Why Multi-Million Stream Artists Must Register Their Music for Publishing

If you’re an artist pulling in millions of streams, you’ve already climbed a mountain that most musicians never even get close to. Your music is resonating. Fans are showing up. Playlists are spotlighting you.
But even with all that momentum, there’s one crucial move that too many artists still overlook: registering their music for publishing.

Here’s why making sure your songs are properly registered is non-negotiable:

1. You’re Missing Out on Global Royalties

Every time your track gets streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube, there are two sides of the money: the master side (what most artists get from their distributor) and the publishing side.
If you haven't registered your songs with a publishing administrator, you're leaving the second paycheck — the publishing royalties — sitting on the table. These royalties include mechanical, performance, and sync royalties from around the world.

Bottom line: You could be owed serious money — money that’s yours — and you won’t see it unless your publishing is handled correctly. Publishing royalties are different than the checks your distributor pays out.

2. Protect Your Ownership (and Your Future)

Your songs are your intellectual property. Registering them isn't just about getting paid today — it’s about locking in your ownership forever.
When you properly register, you create a legal record that proves the songs are yours. That protection matters not just now, but if your catalog is ever sampled, synced, or sold down the road.

Think long term: Your catalog is one of your biggest assets. Protect it.

3. Set Yourself Up for Sync Opportunities

Your music is already connecting with listeners. Brands, TV shows, and movie studios are always hunting for the next big sound to feature.
But if your publishing rights aren’t clear and registered, your music will never even make it to the final shortlist. Sync deals (and the huge checks that come with them) usually only happen for artists who have their paperwork tight. If your publishing is right, you're ready for the next opportunity that comes knocking.

4. Publishing = Passive Income for Life

The best thing about music publishing? It doesn’t stop.
Even when a song cools down on the charts, publishing royalties keep flowing in — often for decades. Every stream, every play, every performance generates money. But only if you’ve set up your registrations correctly.

Imagine: Waking up years from now and still getting paid for a song you dropped today — all because you handled your business.

Why Multi-Million Stream Artists Should Partner with Elizabeth Music Group

When you’re scaling up your career, you need a publishing partner that can move at your speed. Elizabeth Music Group specializes in helping artists with major momentum collect every penny they’re owed — across every country, every platform, and every format.

Here’s why top-tier artists are trusting Elizabeth Music Group:

• Global reach: They register your tracks in every important market — not just the U.S.

• Maximum earnings: They stay on top of every licensing and royalty opportunity so nothing slips through the cracks.

• Artist-first philosophy: Founded by TheZachMichael — a successful artist and producer — Elizabeth Music Group is built for creators who want control and transparency over their music.

• Exclusive perks: Every client gets access to an advanced royalty portal, a personal team for song registrations, and an exclusive Discord community for sync placements, beat packs, demo opportunities, and direct artist connections.

Elizabeth Music Group allows artists to maintain full ownership of their compositions through their global publishing administration agreement.

Additionally your master royalties paid out by your distributor will completely remain yours.

Bottom Line

If you’re an artist with millions of streams, registering your publishing isn’t just "smart" — it's essential. You’ve done the hard part by making music the world loves. Now make sure you’re getting everything you deserve.

Let Elizabeth Music Group help you collect every publishing royalty, maximize every opportunity, and build a legacy that lasts a lifetime.