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The Royalty Registration Playbook Every Independent Artist Needs | George Macias, Lumoza
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Uploading your song to Spotify is not the same as registering it, and that gap is costing artists real money. Every stream actually generates three separate royalties, but most artists only ever collect one.
In this episode, Sarah sits down with George Macias, founder of Lumoza and a music industry veteran from EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Group, to break down what a royalty actually is, why your song has two halves (composition and sound recording) that both need separate registration, and what happens to royalty money that never gets claimed.
What you’ll learn:
* The three royalty streams one stream can generate, and why distributors only cover one
* What "registering" a song actually means
* How long you have to claim unclaimed royalty money before it’s gone for good
* The exact checklist: a PRO (ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC), the MLC, and SoundExchange
* How Lumoza automates the whole process
Lumoza is a music rights platform that automatically registers your songs with the right organizations so you get paid everything you’re owed. Register your first song for free at lumoza.io/bsom
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La diferencia entre la MLC y la HFA.
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Cómo llegué aquí…
0–21: Músico, productor, guitarrista y cantautor (+10,000 oyentes mensuales en Spotify).
22: Graduado con Altos Honores en Economía (UPRM).
24: Trabajé con jueces (federal y estatal) y firmas de litigio corporativo.
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26: Renuncié a una de las top 3 firmas de Puerto Rico para lanzar Xiola.
27: Facturé mis primeros $100,000.
28: Fundé Seed Academy, escuela de music business en español.
29: Escribí un best seller en Amazon (De Artista a Empresario Musical) y superé $400K en revenue.
30: Me mudé a EE.UU., levanté $250,000 con Techstars + Warner + VC, y lancé Flou, software de contratos musicales ($50,000 en ventas).
31: Comencé a dar charlas internacionales.
32: Seguí el consejo de mi mentor, Alex Hormozi. Cerré Seed Academy y Flou. Me enfoqué en Xiola y hemos facturado más de $1M.
Hoy: Nuestros abogados son de Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos. Trabajamos de manera 100% remota. Y cobramos de dos maneras: tarifa fija y comisión. Así es como hacemos nuestro dinero. No vendemos cursos.
La industria musical es dura. Pero si naciste para esto, lo sabes:
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Why Talent Isn’t Enough: Insider A&R Advice for a Lasting Career
The Hard Truth: Talent is Just the Starting Line In a recent episode of MUBUTV’s podcast, veteran A&R executive Ralph Torrefranca of Angry Mob Music dropped a truth bomb that every indie artist needs to hear: talent alone won’t sustain a music career. With nearly 20 years in artist development, publishing, and management, Ralph has … Read more
Why Talent Isn’t Enough: Insider A&R Advice for a Lasting Career
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Why Talent Isn’t Enough: Insider A&R Advice for a Lasting Career
Discover what separates rising stars from cautionary tales in this value-packed episode featuring veteran A&R executive Ralph Torrefranca (Angry Mob Music)! With nearly 20 years in the trenches of artist development, publishing, and management, Ralph shares what it really takes for independent artists, songwriters, and producers to stand out—and sustain. Hear about red flags that instantly disqualify talent, the crucial role of community, why work ethic is non-negotiable, and how his diversity-focused New Normal Writing Camp is breaking boundaries. Whether you’re grinding toward a record deal, pitching songs, or building your buzz, this episode is loaded with actionable insights, music industry wisdom, and honest conversation with Ritch Esra and Eric Knight. #AandR #ArtistDevelopment #MusicBusiness #IndieMusic
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⏰ TIMECODES ⏰
0:00 Intro
1:08 Welcome & Episode Preview: What Sets Artists Apart
4:27 Meet Independent Artist Stefano
5:19 Why Work Ethic and Self-Drive Aren’t Optional
6:46 The Shift: Talent Alone Isn’t Enough Anymore
7:26 Embracing Failure & Building Resilience in the Music Industry
9:25 Interview Begins – Ralph on Longevity, Red Flags, and Persistence
10:49 Inside the A&R Process: Balancing Authenticity with Commercial Viability
12:07 What a Real A&R Relationship Looks Like
15:24 Moving from Artist/Manager to the Empathic A&R Perspective
16:48 How Ralph Finds New Talent—and What Instantly Disqualifies You
17:43 Why a No-Ego, No-Asshole Policy is Vital in 2026
18:45 The Top 3 Non-Creative Qualities A&Rs Look For
20:37 Community, Loyalty & The Power of Your Inner Circle
22:29 Inside the New Normal Writing Camp: A Diversity Movement
25:05 How Filmmaking Revolutionized Ralph’s Approach to A&R
28:03 What’s REALLY Holding Artists Back (And How to Beat It)
29:20 Books & Documentaries that Shape an Industry Pro
31:02 The Outdated Music Industry Myths You Need to Ignore
34:16 Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaways
38:08 Connect & Next Steps
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd
Learn directly from top A&R insiders what matters most in artist and songwriter development. This episode breaks down the essential habits and character traits beyond pure creative talent—like organization, humility, resilience, and true commitment—to help you unlock the next step in your music career. Hear how to build real relationships with A&R execs, avoid the most common dealbreakers, and leverage community instead of competition in today’s music business. Don’t just dream about music—make it your life and career with the actionable insights shared in this episode.
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