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Songdex: Music Rights Database and Registration

Songdex: Music Rights Database and Registration

Update: 2025-09-23
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The provided transcript excerpt from a YouTube video offers a detailed explanation of Songdex, which is described as the largest database for music rights and related business information, launched in 2016 by Music Reports. Publishers and songwriters are the primary audience, as Songdex allows them to search for and claim unmatched tracks, register new musical works, and review existing titles within the database. The video outlines the process for creating an account, searching the database using filters such as title, writer, or performer, and the options available within the account, including manual or bulk registration. It is noted that while Songdex facilitates these actions, a separate Music Reports account is required to receive royalties, and users are warned against creating duplicate entries by registering songs in both Songdex and Music Reports.

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Songdex: Music Rights Database and Registration

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