Step 3 of 5
Confirm You Own What You're Submitting
Before submitting to FlowSoundz Radio or any platform, you need to be clear on who owns the song. Work through the checklists below — then you're ready to move on to visuals and submission.
Rights & clearances
0/5Confirm you actually control what you're submitting — this is what keeps the station (and you) safe.
Goal: confirm ownership and rights before your track goes anywhere.
Not Legal Advice
FlowSoundz can help organize your release information, but nothing on this page is legal advice. For serious releases, publishing deals, licensing, or disputes — speak with a music attorney or rights professional.
Ownership Checklist
Ownership Checklist
Check each item you can confirm. You should be able to check all of these before distributing or submitting.
Understanding Your Rights
Publishing / Songwriter Royalties
Organizations like ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR are Performing Rights Organizations (PROs). They collect public performance royalties for the composition and songwriting side of your music — when your song is played on radio, TV, streaming, or live. If you are actively releasing music, registering with a PRO is one of the first steps toward collecting what you are owed.
Sound Recording Royalties
SoundExchange collects digital performance royalties for sound recordings — specifically for non-interactive digital radio-style streaming (like internet radio, Pandora, and similar services). If you own your master recording and your music is being played on those platforms, registering with SoundExchange ensures you collect those royalties.
Mechanical / Publishing Administration
Mechanical royalties are generated when your composition is reproduced (streams, downloads, physical copies). The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) handles mechanical royalty collection in the US for on-demand streaming. Publishing administrators like Songtrust can register your songs internationally and collect royalties across multiple territories.
FlowSoundz Submission Confirmation
Confirm Before Submitting
These confirmations are required when you submit your track to FlowSoundz Radio. Review them now so you are prepared.