The UK Music Metadata Agreement: What Independent Labels Need to Know
Industry Analysis

The UK Music Metadata Agreement: What Independent Labels Need to Know

The UK Government has set a new standard for music streaming metadata. Here is what it means for labels, publishers and catalogue owners operating in the United Kingdom.

rightsHUBMay 2, 2026
How to Audit Your Music Catalogue: The Complete Checklist for Labels and Publishers
Industry Analysis

How to Audit Your Music Catalogue: The Complete Checklist for Labels and Publishers

Whether you are preparing for a sale, seeking investment, switching distributors or simply want to know exactly what you own, a thorough catalogue audit is the starting point. This guide walks through contracts, rights, metadata, assets and delivery.

rightsHUBApr 24, 2026
Music Metadata Requirements: What Every Label Needs to Get Right in 2026
Technology

Music Metadata Requirements: What Every Label Needs to Get Right in 2026

Distributors reject incomplete deliveries. Collection societies cannot match usage without correct identifiers. AI disclosure is entering delivery workflows. This guide covers the core metadata requirements labels and publishers need to meet today.

rightsHUBApr 14, 2026
The Right(s) Frequency: Signal 001
Newsletter

The Right(s) Frequency: Signal 001

The global music industry is now worth $31.7 billion. Catalogues are becoming financial instruments. AI licensing is rewriting deal documents. And Sir Paul McCartney just got banned from Reddit. Your Easter week signal.

rightsHUBApril 7, 2026
Introducing rightsDROP: The Smartest Way to Collect Music Data and Assets
Product Update

Introducing rightsDROP: The Smartest Way to Collect Music Data and Assets

rightsHUB has unveiled its latest feature for labels and publishers. rightsDROP enables labels and publishers to create customisable templates for artists and managers to submit metadata and assets for new releases.

rightsHUBOctober 22, 2025
Is the Virgin / Downtown Deal Really the End for Indies?
Industry Analysis

Is the Virgin / Downtown Deal Really the End for Indies?

The proposed acquisition of Downtown by Virgin has sparked widespread debate across the music industry but is it really all doom and gloom for independents? We explore the bigger picture.

Lee MorrisonApril 16, 2025
Sustainable Touring in Electronic Music: Leading the Charge for a Greener Future
Sustainability

Sustainable Touring in Electronic Music: Leading the Charge for a Greener Future

The electronic music industry thrives on live experiences: club nights, festivals and global tours. Yet these events come with a significant environmental cost.

rightsHUBMarch 20, 2025
Why rightsHUB Makes Managing Music Rights Sexy Again
Platform

Why rightsHUB Makes Managing Music Rights Sexy Again

Managing music rights has never been the most glamorous part of the music industry. rightsHUB is here to change all that with sleek design, simplified processes and cutting-edge features.

rightsHUBAugust 2, 2024
Empowering the Future of Music Asset and Catalogue Management
Platform

Empowering the Future of Music Asset and Catalogue Management

In the fast paced and ever evolving world of music, managing contracts, assets, data and licences can be daunting. rightsHUB simplifies the complex and future-proofs your business.

rightsHUBAugust 2, 2024
Welcome to rightsHUB: Your Partner in Music Asset Administration
Company

Welcome to rightsHUB: Your Partner in Music Asset Administration

In the fast-evolving world of music, managing contracts, assets and licences can be daunting. rightsHUB offers a smarter way to save time, reduce costs and future-proof your business.

rightsHUBAugust 2, 2024
rightsHUB x Music Ally
Press

rightsHUB x Music Ally

We sat down with Music Ally to have a chat about rightsHUB, present and future plans. See the full feature covering how the platform works, metadata, DataDoktor and more.

Music AllyJuly 25, 2021
Music Recognition Technology: The Hidden Superpower Behind the World's Leading Music Companies
Technology

Music Recognition Technology: The Hidden Superpower Behind the World's Leading Music Companies

A deep dive into the world of MRT, looking at what it is, how it works, the key players and how rightsHUB is working with rightsholders and MRT companies.

rightsHUBJuly 12, 2021

Ready to Streamline Your Catalogue?

Discover how rightsHUB helps labels, publishers and catalogue owners manage their music assets with confidence.