Services
The 3 Tier System
We’re thrilled to offer our three-tier system to elevate your music career, whether you’re starting out or aiming for the next level. Each plan is designed with your unique needs in mind.
Tier 1: Global Distribution & Playlist Support
Tier 1 offers full administrative support, ensuring that your music reaches audiences worldwide while you retain complete ownership of your work.
Global Music and Video Distribution: Distribute your music and videos across all major platforms. No Fees
Publishing Administration: Handles registering your songs and collecting performance, mechanical, and sync royalties
Ownership: You retain 100% ownership of your masters and publishing rights.
Client Portal: Access to a dedicated portal for managing your releases and tracking performance.
Playlisting Efforts: We’ll work to secure placements on key playlists to boost your streams.
Tier 2: Publishing & Sync Licensing
Building on the foundation of Tier 1, Tier 2 adds creative services to help expand your reach and opportunities.
Creative Pitching: We pitch your compositions for various opportunities, including film, TV, and advertising.
Sync Licensing Access: Gain access to our network of sync licensing partners and internal sync briefs.
College Radio Promo: Increase exposure through targeted college radio campaigns.
Release and Content Strategies: Receive expert guidance on release strategies and content creation to maximize impact.
Tier 3: Comprehensive Record Deal
Tier 3 is offered to artists whom the label believes are ready for the next level. This comprehensive tier includes all benefits from previous tiers plus additional funding and creative support.
Funding: Financial support to produce and promote your music.
Creative Support: Access to top producers, songwriters, and creative teams.
Enhanced Sync and Playlisting Efforts: Dedicated teams working to maximize exposure.
Comprehensive Radio Campaigns: Extensive efforts to secure airplay on major radio stations.
Digital Campaigns: Tailored online marketing strategies.
Brand Collaborations: Explore brand partnership opportunities and cross-promotional ventures.
Visual Production: Access top-tier visual production services to enhance your music videos and promotional content.
If offered a record deal or funding, we’ll tailor an agreement to fit your unique needs, including a higher percentage and a recoupable balance from project earnings. You’ll retain budget control and flexibility for your next steps after the campaign.
Artist Services Breakdown
Audio Video Supply Chain
From one convenient platform, effectively package and deliver both your audio and visual content to meet partner specifications. No addition distributor needed.
Global Distribution Simplified
Access over 200 partners around the world. Monetize your music videos, sound recordings, and compositions from one platform.
Advanced Rights Management
Manage complex ownership splits between stakeholders and set ownership by territory and/or asset type. Set your policies and see your UGC claims via mobile or desktop.
Royalty Payments
Let The Upstate Sound be your royalty payment solution. Our Royalty Center will allow you to keep an eye on your bottom line by designating royalty splits for every contributor and paying stakeholders directly from the platform.
Data Analytics
Be in the know and on the go. Monitor your top audio and video content on social media and digital service providers. Direct access to performance and revenue analytics anytime, anywhere.
Music Publishing Administration
Effortlessly manage your music publishing. We handle song registration, royalty collection, and licensing, ensuring your compositions earn from every performance, broadcast, and sync.
Artist and Label Funding
Fuel your creative projects with tailored financial support. We provide flexible funding options to help artists and labels produce, promote, and distribute their music.
Release & Content Strategy
Maximize your releases with a custom strategy. We create tailored plans for content, timelines, and distribution to ensure your music reaches the right audience.
Marketing & Public Relation
Boost your brand with targeted marketing and PR. We design campaigns, secure press, and connect you with fans to amplify your presence in the industry.