Rumblefish is a web-based company that connects artists and labels to companies looking to license music. Last week I had a great conversation with Paul Anthony, CEO of Rumblefish. Today and tomorrow we are covering the company and sharing Paul’s tips for licensing success.
Rumblefish Licensing Contract Details
- All licenses are non-exclusive
- By submitting music you are agreeing to a 1-year term
- There are no submission or membership fees
- You retain 100% ownership of your rights
- You retain 100% of back-end performance royalties
- You receive 50% of net licensing fees
- They pay out quarterly
How Artists License Music with Rumblefish
- You submit music to Rumblefish with a completed application and tax forms
- Your music is approved (hopefully)
- Your music is added to the Rumblefish catalog
- People and companies that need music find your tracks on Rumblefish and pay a licensing fee based on what they’re going to use it for
- Rumblefish splits the licensing fee with you
- You move out of your cardboard box and onto a friend’s couch
- Repeat these steps, until you own your own couch
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