Encore Journalhttps://encoreroyalties.com/blogPractical music royalty and catalogue guides from Encore Royalties.en-gbPPL vs PRS for Music: which part of your music do they cover?https://encoreroyalties.com/blog/ppl-vs-prs-for-musichttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/ppl-vs-prs-for-musicUnderstand the difference between recording and songwriting royalties, and make a practical map of the organisations involved in your catalogue.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTChanged your artist name? Build a record of your old aliases.https://encoreroyalties.com/blog/old-artist-names-royalty-checklisthttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/old-artist-names-royalty-checklistA practical artist-alias worksheet for checking old releases, collaborations and catalogue records without assuming a name mismatch means unpaid royalties.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTWhat is an ISRC—and does having one prove royalties are owed?https://encoreroyalties.com/blog/what-is-an-isrchttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/what-is-an-isrcLearn what an ISRC identifies, how to organise recording codes and why a matching code is not proof of ownership, registration or unpaid royalties.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTUnclaimed royalties: what a search result does—and does not—provehttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/unclaimed-royalties-search-resultshttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/unclaimed-royalties-search-resultsHow to distinguish a catalogue match, an unclaimed-royalties lead and a verified entitlement before treating a search result as money owed.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTA catalogue checklist for your older music releaseshttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/older-release-catalogue-checklisthttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/older-release-catalogue-checklistOrganise older recordings, credits, aliases and source documents into a useful review list, without treating incomplete metadata as a confirmed royalty claim.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTSession musician or backing vocalist? Check your performer records.https://encoreroyalties.com/blog/session-musician-performer-creditshttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/session-musician-performer-creditsA practical starting point for musicians checking credited performances, PPL repertoire links and supporting evidence for specific recordings.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTWhat to prepare for a music royalty reviewhttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/prepare-for-a-music-royalty-reviewhttps://encoreroyalties.com/blog/prepare-for-a-music-royalty-reviewPrepare a focused catalogue review with artist names, music links, relevant records and clear questions—without sharing passwords or assuming money is owed.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT