Release Registration Kit · DIY guide for indie artists & producers

Stay organized on every release with the Release Registration Kit, $29.

A one-time, do-it-yourself guide that keeps your songs, splits, co-writer details and registrations in one place, so you know what's registered, where, and what's still missing.

$29one time · no subscription · no commission
Get the kit for $29 What's inside

This is a guide. You do the registrations yourself.

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Why you need a system

One checklist, every release

Your distributor pays you for the recording. The songwriting side needs its own registrations, unless you've signed up for a separate publishing-admin service:

  • Your PRO (BMI, ASCAP or SESAC) for performance royalties
  • The MLC for US digital mechanicals
  • SoundExchange for digital radio play of your recordings, like satellite and web radio

Each one asks for slightly different details. Your titles, spellings, splits, IPI numbers and codes have to match across all of them. You have to do it on every release, and you need your co-writers' details to do it. The Release Registration Kit turns that into one checklist you can run every time.

Who it's for

Built for self-administered indies

  • Independent rappers, singers, producers and beatmakers in the US who release through a distributor and write or co-write their own songs
  • Artists with features and producers whose details you have to collect
  • Small indie label owners or managers handling a few artists without a publishing administrator

Not for: writers signed to a publisher, or catalogs big enough to need a paid admin service.

What's inside

Seven pieces, one system

Format: Digital download. Works in free Google Sheets, Forms and Docs, with .xlsx and PDF versions.

  1. Master Catalog(Google Sheets / .xlsx): songs, recordings, ISRC/ISWC, splits, and registration status at your PRO, The MLC, SoundExchange and your distributor, all in one sheet.
  2. Co-Writer Intake Form(Google Form + PDF backup): co-writers fill in their legal name, PRO, IPI, publisher, split % and contact, so you're not chasing details through DMs.
  3. Split Sheet Template(fillable in Word or Google Docs, plus a printable PDF): get every split agreed and signed before you register.
  4. Release Checklista step-by-step list from 14 days before release to 90 days after.
  5. Quarterly Registration Audita checklist routine for checking that your registrations show up in public searches.
  6. Co-Writer Chase Scriptsa first ask, a reminder and a final ask, each as a text and an email.
  7. Start Here Guidewhat to gather, what order to do it in, and the full disclaimer.
What you get for $29

Get the Release Registration Kit for $29.

One payment of $29 gets you the full system you run on every release: the Release Checklist from T-14 to T+90, the Co-Writer Intake Form for collecting registration details, the Split Sheet Template, the Quarterly Registration Audit, and the Co-Writer Chase Scripts. It all works together with the Master Catalog and the Start Here guide, and you can use it on every song you put out.

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This is a guide, not a registration service. We don't register works, file anything, or collect money on your behalf. You do the registrations yourself.

This kit is an educational do-it-yourself guide. It is not legal, publishing, or accounting advice. Da Ville Radio (Emerson's Inc) is not your publisher or administrator, and we don't guarantee any royalties. You are responsible for your own registrations. Because this is a digital download, all sales are final once the download is delivered. If your download is broken or never arrives, contact us at promo@davilleradio.com within 30 days of purchase and we'll send a working copy or refund you.

FAQ

Questions

Do you register my songs for me?
No. This is a guide, not a registration service. We don't register anything, file anything, or collect money for you. You do every registration yourself, and the kit shows you how to stay organized while you do it.
Will this kit get me paid?
We can't promise that, and nobody honest can. Registering doesn't guarantee any payment. Whether you get paid, and how much, depends on your agreements, how your music is used, and each organization's rules. The kit helps you stay organized and keep track of what you've registered, where.
Is this a publishing deal? Do you take a cut?
No. You pay $29 one time. We don't become your publisher or administrator, and we never take a percentage of anything you earn.
What do I need to use it?
A Google account for the Google Sheets, Forms and Docs versions, or a spreadsheet app for the .xlsx version. You'll also want your distributor login, your song titles and ISRCs, and your co-writers' contact info.
I'm not with a PRO yet and don't have an IPI number. Can I still use it?
Yes. The Master Catalog and Intake Form have fields for both, so you can fill them in once you have them. To join a PRO, go to that organization's official website.
Does it work outside the US?
The kit covers US organizations. If you're outside the US, check with your local society.
How do I get it after I pay?
After PayPal confirms your payment, you'll get an email from promo@davilleradio.com with your private download link. The link also shows on the thank-you page in the browser you bought from. It works for 72 hours and allows up to 5 downloads. If anything goes wrong, email promo@davilleradio.com with your order number and we'll help.
Can I get a refund?
Because this is a digital download, all sales are final once the download is delivered. If your download is broken or never arrives, contact us at promo@davilleradio.com within 30 days of purchase and we'll send a working copy or refund you.