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Bro, the real money isn’t in streams—it’s in publishing! Register with a PRO (like ASCAP or BMI) and collect royalties when your music gets played on radio, TV, or even in cafes.

Spotify’s just a resume. The cash is in sync licensing (try Soundrop) and live shows.

Also, DISTROKID’s “Leave a Tip” feature lets fans pay extra.