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The HITS Act Explained: How Immediate Write-Offs Fix a Cash-Flow Problem Artists Have Always Had
The HITS Act Explained: How Immediate Write-Offs Fix a Cash-Flow Problem Artists Have Always Had

The HITS Act explained for independent musicians, including recording cost deductions, tax timing, and real-world financial impact.

Dec 28, 2025
How to Go 100% Independent as an Artist — Own Your Website, Links, and Revenue
Direct 2 Fan / Websites Guide / How-to
How to Go 100% Independent as an Artist — Own Your Website, Links, and Revenue

Learn how to achieve total digital independence as an artist — from securing your domain and hosting to building your own bio links, tracking system, and monetization streams without relying on Spotify, YouTube, or third-party platforms.

Aug 15, 2025
United Masters Same Day Payouts & The Rise of Music Distributor Advances - What You NEED to Know
Distribution News / Update
United Masters Same Day Payouts & The Rise of Music Distributor Advances - What You NEED to Know

Let's talk about Real-Time royalty payouts with United Masters and why advances are becoming a core feature for distribution companies. First, we're going to talk about United Masters and their new feature, and then we're going to get into the more expansive topic of advances being offered by digital distribution companies in general.

Jun 6, 2025