A specific master.
Consistent track metadata and ISRCs help connect usage reports to the right sound recording.
Neighbouring rights · SoundExchange
Your recording. Another path to royalties.
Include Neighbouring Rights in your release workflow. Select SoundExchange in Delivery Options, and Allot Lines automatically enables the service for that release.
One destination choice. Built into your distribution process.
01 Beyond on-demand distribution
The performance has value, too.
Neighbouring rights concern the people and rights holders behind a recording. They sit alongside the songwriter’s rights in the composition.
SoundExchange’s core digital performance service collects royalties for recording rights owners and featured artists from eligible non-interactive digital uses. With Allot Lines, the release service is enabled by selecting SoundExchange during distribution.
The people on the record.
Performer interests and recording ownership are distinct. Keep artist credits and rights information accurate.
Eligible digital play.
Non-interactive digital radio and related services can generate a separate recording performance royalty pathway.
About the royalty pathway: SoundExchange — what it does
02 Built into Delivery Options
Choose SoundExchange. The service switches on.
Create your release in Center, open Delivery Options and select SoundExchange. Neighbouring Rights is automatically enabled for that release. Keep it selected as you complete and submit the release — no separate Allot Lines activation form is needed.
Walkthrough · Demo
Delivery Options
Not selected in this demo. Select SoundExchange above to preview automatic activation.
Neighbouring Rights automatically enabled. For your actual release, keep SoundExchange selected in Center and complete the release submission.
This walkthrough does not change your account. Activation is separate from completed delivery and royalty collection.
03 Understand your role
One recording. Different rights interests.
Tell us about existing representation before introducing an overlapping rights mandate. Choosing SoundExchange does not by itself complete every performer’s personal registration or claim.
Recording rights owner
Prepare evidence that you own or are authorised to represent the master recording, with accurate rights territories and agreement details.
- Master ownership or representation authority
- Track metadata and ISRCs
- Existing administrators and rights territories
Featured artist
Keep performer identity and credits accurate. A featured artist interest is separate from ownership of the recording. Confirm any personal registration and representation requirements.
- Accurate performer names and roles
- Relevant performer agreements
- Existing SoundExchange registration or representation
Artist and recording owner
Prepare both sets of information. Even when the same person performs and owns the master, the interests and related claims remain distinct.
- Recording ownership and territories
- Performer identity and agreements
- Existing claims and collection mandates
Related
Music Publishing
Focuses on the musical composition and songwriter interests. Selecting SoundExchange is not a composition publishing registration.
ExploreRelated
Digital Rights Management
Supported matching and rights tools for online uses. Content ID and SoundExchange serve different purposes.
Explore04 Follow one recording
From Delivery Options to the reporting pathway.
Five steps, from a clean master to the reports that follow.
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01Recording
Start with accurate credits.
Prepare the final master, track title, artist names, ISRC and sound recording ownership details. Make sure you have the authority to deliver the recording and represent the rights you provide.
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02SoundExchange
Make the choice in Delivery Options.
When creating your release in Allot Lines Center, open Delivery Options and select SoundExchange. Neighbouring Rights is automatically enabled through this selection — no separate activation application.
Delivery Options → SoundExchange → Neighbouring Rights enabled
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03Submit
Continue the distribution process.
Keep SoundExchange selected and complete the release submission. The release still follows the normal review and delivery process. Selecting a destination is different from a completed delivery or an accepted rights claim.
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04Rights
Resolve questions with context.
Retain recording ownership, performer details, territories and any existing collection arrangements. If another party already represents the same rights, disclose it to avoid conflicting claims.
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05Reports
Let the reporting tell the story.
Eligible usage must be reported and matched before royalties can be allocated. Review reports in Center when Allot Lines receives the relevant data. Activation does not guarantee usage, a payment date or a particular royalty amount.
05 Your recording toolkit
Clear records. A cleaner starting point.
0 of 6 items prepared
No information is submitted by this checklist.
Already released your music?
- Edit your release in Center
- Open Delivery Options and select SoundExchange
- Save & Submit the updated release
- Email Support with the release title and UPC
Already represented elsewhere?
Include your current administrator, territories and agreement scope so our team can check for conflicting representation.
06 Neighbouring Rights FAQ
Curious? Start here.
From selection to reporting. Further reading: SoundExchange for artists and recording owners.
How do I enable Neighbouring Rights with Allot Lines?
When creating a release in Center, go to Delivery Options and select SoundExchange. Neighbouring Rights is automatically enabled for that release through the SoundExchange selection. Keep it selected and complete your release submission.
Do I need a separate Allot Lines application?
No separate Allot Lines activation application is required for this workflow. Select SoundExchange in Delivery Options. Normal release review, rights information and any relevant third-party requirements still apply.
What happens if I do not select SoundExchange?
This automatic Neighbouring Rights activation route is not enabled for that release. Select SoundExchange in Delivery Options before submitting if you want to include it.
Is SoundExchange a listening store?
SoundExchange is a digital performance royalty organisation rather than a consumer listening app. Allot Lines lists it as a selectable destination in Delivery Options so you can include the related rights service in your distribution choices.
What kinds of use does SoundExchange cover?
SoundExchange collects digital performance royalties for sound recordings used by eligible non-interactive digital services. This is distinct from ordinary on-demand store distribution income and from songwriter publishing royalties.
Does selection cover every performer’s personal royalty claim?
Enabling the Allot Lines release service does not by itself confirm that every performer’s individual SoundExchange registration or claim is complete. Performer and sound recording owner interests are separate. Contact Support to confirm the representation applicable to your situation.
Can I use this if I already have an administrator?
Disclose any existing SoundExchange or neighbouring-rights representation and check the rights, territories and dates covered. Avoid assigning the same rights to overlapping administrators. Contact Support if the scope is unclear.
Can I add SoundExchange to a release that is already live?
Edit the release, open Delivery Options, select SoundExchange, then Save & Submit. After that, email [email protected] with the release title and UPC so Support can arrange the additional delivery.
Will I receive royalties immediately?
No. Delivery, rights processing, reported usage, matching and payment are different stages. Earnings depend on eligible activity and the relevant reporting process; automatic activation does not guarantee revenue.
Is this the same as Music Publishing or Content ID?
No. Music Publishing focuses on the composition. Content ID concerns matching and managing supported online uses. Neighbouring Rights concerns recording and performer rights; the Allot Lines activation route described here uses SoundExchange.
Your next release
Remember one destination. SoundExchange.
Select SoundExchange in Delivery Options to automatically enable Neighbouring Rights for your release, then complete your distribution submission.