Word Collections Unveils Songwriter Collections: New Royalty Service Promises Faster Global Streaming Payouts

Word Collections Unveils Songwriter Collections: New Royalty Service Promises Faster Global Streaming Payouts

By Marcus Bennett

March 18, 2025 at 02:32 AM

Word Collections has launched 'Songwriter Collections,' a new royalty service designed to streamline digital music payments and reduce fraud. The service maintains direct partnerships with major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

The service offers several key benefits for songwriters and publishers:

  • 100% of earned royalties from global digital streaming
  • Faster payments (up to one year quicker than traditional services)
  • No intermediary deductions
  • Internal handling of licensing, admin, collections, auditing, and payments
  • Ability to track royalties for originals, covers, remixes, and rereleases

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Greta Van Fleet band performing live

Notable features of Songwriter Collections include:

  • Recovery of U.S. royalties dating back to 2002
  • International royalty recovery for content 1.5-2 years old
  • No upfront fees
  • Six-month terms with 30-day termination notice
  • Flexibility to manage specific songs or markets
  • Compatibility with third-party publishing admin agreements

The company currently represents major artists and publishers including Metallica, Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style, Richard Marx, and Greta Van Fleet.

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Businessman checking phone with charts

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