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ASCAP vs BMI in 2027: What do independent artists need to know before registering music and collecting publishing royalties? In this video, I’m answering the 10 most common ASCAP and BMI questions from my YouTube audience in 2026, including whether you need both performing rights organizations, how writer and publisher IPI numbers work, when to register your music, whether you need an LLC or separate publishing company, how international performance royalties are collected, when ASCAP and BMI pay royalties, how to register co-writer splits, and what artists need to understand about samples, pseudonyms, and AI-generated music. If you’re an independent artist, songwriter, producer, or record label owner, these answers will help you understand your publishing setup and avoid potentially costly mistakes in 2027. Set up your record label and publishing company with the 60-Day Record Label System at https://www.musicmoneymakeover.com/60-day-record-label-course
00:00 – ASCAP vs BMI: Top 10 Questions
00:17 – Can I Use My Writer IPI for Publishing?
01:15 – Do I Need Both ASCAP and BMI?
02:13 – Register With a PRO Before Releasing Music?
03:13 – Do I Need Separate Record Label and Publishing LLCs?
04:36 – Do I Need an International PRO?
05:34 – Do I Need an LLC to Join ASCAP or BMI?
07:24 – When Does ASCAP or BMI Pay Royalties?
08:33 – How Do I Register Song Splits and Samples?
10:26 – How Do I Add an Artist Alias or Update My Account?
11:45 – Can I Register AI Music With ASCAP or BMI?
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