# KOSIGN > KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. KOSIGN (kosignmusic.com) is a music publishing administration platform **powered by Kobalt**. It helps independent artists, songwriters, and producers collect global publishing royalties with real‑time visibility, transparent pricing, and flexible terms. ## Pages - [KOSIGN | Music Publishing Platform | Powered By Kobalt](/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. - [KOSIGN for Managers — Collect more for your roster](/manager/): KOSIGN publishing administration for managers and their artist rosters. - [How it works](/how-it-works/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. - [Roster](/roster/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. - [Privacy Policy](/legal/privacy-policy/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. - [Terms of Use](/legal/terms-of-use/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. - [Publishing Terms of Service](/legal/terms-of-service/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. - [Publishing explained](/editorial/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. - [News](/news/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. - [Apply Creator](/apply-creator/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. - [Apply Manager](/apply-manager/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed. ## Editorial Articles - [Admin Deals vs. Co-Publishing vs. Full Deals: Which is Right for You?](/editorial/admin-deals-vs-co-publishing-vs-full-deals-which-is-right-for-you/): The music industry is notorious for its complex contracts, and publishing deals are often the most confusing of them all. For independent artists and songwriters, understanding the nuances of these ag... - [What Makes KOSIGN and Industry Leader in Music Publishing?](/editorial/how-kosign-stands-out-from-all-other-self-serve-music-publishing-platforms/): For too long, artists have had to choose between rigid publishing deals or low-quality admin services. KOSIGN eliminates that tradeoff, offering best-in-class publishing administration with total flex... - [Mechanical Royalities Explained: How Songwriters Get Paid](/editorial/mechanical-royalties-explained-how-music-creators-get-paid/): Mechanical royalties are essential payments to songwriters and publishers whenever a musical composition is reproduced (streamed, downloaded, or physically sold), and are often unclaimed if songs are... - [KOSIGN vs Soundexchange: Understanding the Differences in Music Publishing](/editorial/kosign-vs-soundexchange-understanding-the-differences-in-music-royalties/): In today's music industry, knowing where your royalties come from and who's actually responsible for collecting them is essential. If you're a songwriter, producer, or artist, you've likely come acros... - [Music Royalites Explained in 2026](/editorial/mastering-music-royalties-how-artists-can-track-collect-and-maximize/): If you're a songwriter, recording artist, or producer earning real money from your music, you deserve to collect every cent of your royalty income. But in the modern music business, tracking all the r... - [What Makes KOSIGN's Technology the Most Trusted Platform for Songwriters?](/editorial/what-makes-kosign-technology-the-most-trusted-platform-for-songwriters/): Kobalt’s industry-leading publishing platform, which powers KOSIGN, has long been the trusted choice for some of the world’s most legendary artists and songwriters. With its efficient royalty collecti... - [Why is KOSIGN's Contract the Most Flexible in Music Publishing?](/editorial/everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-kosign-contract/): KOSIGN’s admin agreement is built for maximum flexibility and simplicity, making it the ideal solution for artists seeking top-tier global publishing admin without long-term commitments. KOSIGN member... - [Why Music Publishing is Essential for Artists: How to Protect Songs and Earn Royalties](/editorial/why-music-publishing-is-essential-for-artists-how-to-protect-songs-and-earn-royalties/): Music publishing is the foundation of how songwriters, artists, and composers earn revenue from their songs. Whether through streaming, radio play, television, or sync licensing, music publishers ensu... - [What is Music Publishing, Explained: Part 3](/editorial/what-is-music-publishing-explained-3/): Publishing royalties come from three sources: performance, mechanical, and sync. A distributor only handles the recording side, not these. A music publisher or publishing administrator registers your... - [What is Music Publishing, Explained: Part 1](/editorial/what-is-music-publishing-explained/): Publishing royalties come from three sources: performance, mechanical, and sync. A distributor only handles the recording side, not these. A music publisher or publishing administrator registers your... - [What is Music Publishing, Explained: Part 2](/editorial/what-is-music-publishing-explained-2/): Publishing royalties come from three sources: performance, mechanical, and sync. A distributor only handles the recording side, not these. A music publisher or publishing administrator registers your... - [What is Music Publishing Administration? A Complete Guide](/editorial/what-is-music-publishing-administration-a-complete-guide/): The music industry is notorious for its complexity, and perhaps no area is more misunderstood than music publishing. For independent artists and songwriters, navigating the labyrinth of rights, royalt... - [Performance Royalties: How Songwriters Earn from Public Plays](/editorial/performance-royalties-how-songwriters-earn-from-public-plays/): In the complicated world of music royalties, every note, lyric, and beat you create has the potential to generate income. For songwriters, understanding performance royalties is not just about knowing... - [How Songwriters Earn Royalties When Their Music Goes Viral on Instagram](/editorial/how-songwriters-earn-royalties-when-their-music-goes-viral-on-instagram/): When a song takes off on Instagram, it generates two separate royalty streams that most independent creators only half-collect: master recording royalties, paid out of Instagram's negotiated licensing... - [What is a PRO? Performing Rights Organizations Explained](/editorial/what-is-a-pro-performing-rights-organizations-explained/): Empowering Independent Artists in the Complex World of Music Royalties In the dynamic and often intricate landscape of the music industry, understanding how your creative work generates income is para... - [Sync Licensing Explained: How Songwriters Get Paid for TV and Film](/editorial/sync-licensing-explained-how-songwriters-get-paid-for-tv-and-film/): In the world of music, independent artists and songwriters are constantly seeking avenues to monetize their craft and expand their reach. Among the most lucrative and impactful opportunities is sync l... - [International Royalties Explained: How to Collect Publishing Income Worldwide](/editorial/international-royalties-explained-how-to-collect-publishing-income-worldwide/): In the dynamic world of music, your creative work knows no borders. From a viral hit on TikTok to a track licensed for a European commercial, your music has the potential to generate income across the... - [Why Your Distributor Isn't Collecting Your Publishing Royalties](/editorial/why-your-distributor-isn-t-collecting-your-publishing-royalties/): You just released a new track. You uploaded the audio file to your distributor, set your release date, and pitched it to playlists. A few weeks later, the streams start rolling in. You check your dist... - [How to Keep 100% Ownership of Your Songs](/editorial/how-to-keep-100-ownership-of-your-songs/): Introduction In the dynamic and often complex world of music, song ownership is the bedrock of an artist's career. It determines who controls the creative work, who profits from its success, and who u... ## News News Articles - [The Only Music Publishing Video You'll Ever Need](/news/the-only-music-publishing-video-youll-ever-need-ft-jacob-paul/): KOSIGN finds and collects your publishing income, everywhere it's owed.