3T1. LANZAMIENTO DISCOGRÁFICO. Distribución DIGITAL.

Módulo 3: Distribución Digital y Derechos Fonográficos en Argentina

Introducción a los Lanzamientos Discográficos

• Maya Vázquez introduce el módulo 3, que se centra en lanzamientos discográficos digitales y derechos fonográficos en Argentina.

• Se diferencia entre lanzamientos físicos tradicionales (discos de vinilo, CD) y lanzamientos digitales.

Funcionamiento de la Distribución Digital

• Explicación del papel de las distribuidoras en el mundo digital, que toman archivos de audio y metadata para realizar lanzamientos digitales.

• Comparación entre tiendas físicas y digitales; ambas requieren un intermediario (distribuidor o agregador).

Flujo Financiero en la Distribución

• El flujo de dinero es crucial: desde el consumidor hasta la tienda, luego a la distribuidora, y finalmente al productor fonográfico.

• Las tiendas recaudan dinero ya sea por compras directas o suscripciones como Spotify Premium.

Tipos de Distribuidoras

• Se mencionan algunas distribuidoras conocidas como Warner, Sony, Universal, que trabajan con artistas grandes.

• Existen distribuidoras abiertas a cualquier productor fonográfico; estas permiten firmar contratos digitales sin ataduras permanentes.

Evaluación de Opciones de Distribución

• La elección del agregador depende del prestigio en el mercado; empresas más grandes suelen adaptarse mejor a nuevas plataformas emergentes.

• Importancia de evaluar características adicionales ofrecidas por cada distribuidora, como soporte técnico y reclamaciones para YouTube.

Tipos de Lanzamientos Digitales

• Los tipos de lanzamientos dependen del paquete elegido; algunos servicios pueden variar según la plataforma utilizada.

Understanding Music Packaging on Spotify

Types of Music Packages

• Spotify categorizes music submissions based on the number of tracks and total duration:

• Singles: 1 to 3 tracks, under 30 minutes.

• EPs: 4 to 6 tracks, under 30 minutes.

• Albums: 7 or more tracks, or any submission over 30 minutes regardless of track count.

Submission Packages and Costs

• Different packages have different costs associated with them:

• A single package for a single track costs $10 plus $5 for a barcode.

• An album package (for multiple singles) costs $29 plus $20 for a barcode.

• If an artist wants to release two singles, they must use the larger album package due to Spotify's classification system.

Handling Multiple Tracks

• Artists can choose to submit individual singles separately but will incur separate fees ($15 each).

• Submitting songs as separate entities means they won't be combined into one release by Spotify.

Metadata and Responsibilities

• Each music package must include proper metadata; this is crucial for tracking ownership and rights.

• A single track can appear in both a single and an album package if the audio and metadata remain unchanged.

Rights Management in Music Production

• Producers have responsibilities similar to record labels regarding artist credits. Missing credits can lead to disputes over royalties.

• When acting as your own label, it’s essential to ensure you either own the rights or have authorization from the original owner before selling music.

Importance of Accurate Metadata

• Properly documenting all contributors (authors, composers, etc.) is vital since platforms like Spotify may not provide comprehensive fields for this information yet.

• Collecting accurate data from global rights management societies is necessary for ensuring that all parties receive their due royalties when music is released.

Licensing Considerations

• For cover songs, obtaining mechanical licenses is mandatory. The process varies by country; some societies manage these licenses directly while others do not.

Understanding Mechanical Licenses for Cover Songs

The Importance of Mechanical Licenses

• Discusses the significance of mechanical licenses when releasing cover songs, emphasizing that they are essential for legal distribution.

• Mentions that if an artist is launching an album, the system will alert them about the need for a mechanical license but allows them to proceed with correct information.

• Highlights potential issues when attempting to submit a cover song without proper licensing, indicating that it may halt the process.

Navigating Licensing Challenges

• Explains what happens if there is no mechanical license available for a cover; artists cannot falsely claim they have one in submission fields.