Helping musicians navigate today’s independent landscape, rebuild opportunity, and create new paths to earn.
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Lodgings at SodaPop House
What You Need to Know Travel — whether for a few hours or an extended period of time —can be exhausting. At SodaPop House we provide a welcoming environment for traveling musicians that — as much as possible —can feel a little but like home. Guests enjoy the comfort of their own private space in the…
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New Single Checklist for SYNC Dollars
SYNC income is one of the few revenue streams where recorded music can generate meaningful, scalable money—especially for independent artists who understand how to package and position their work. What “SYNC” actually means SYNC (short for synchronization) is when your music is paired with visual media—and someone pays for the right to do that. Think: Any time music…
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Looking for a Few Good Players
We’re looking for a few good players with a great work ethic, zero ego, and an honest desire to record music that makes an impact. We’ll pay you to record songs. Dollars up front. Points on the backend. Work from home. Work in your PJs. Work in our studio. Bring your dog. Do YOU have…
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Access the Player Portal
A private online hub for the SodaPop community—players, crew, friends, and family. Inside, you’ll find access to mixes, financial and tax information, upcoming project details, and instructions for booking a stay at SodaPop House—along with additional resources. Secure, password-protected access only. Code In, Please.
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What Impact Did the 1996 Telecommunications Act Have on Local Musicians?
How did the telecommunications act of 1996 turn off the flow of dollars to local musicians? It didn’t just “turn off” the flow of dollars—it quietly changed the entire game they were playing. 📜 Telecommunications Act of 1996 — What It Did The law relaxed ownership rules so a few big companies could buy up hundreds (even thousands) of…
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SodaPop Musician Recording Agreement (sample)
SODAPOP, LLC. MUSICIAN RECORDING AGREEMENT (WORK-FOR-HIRE WITH BACKEND PARTICIPATION) This Musician Recording Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of __________ (“Effective Date”) by and between SodaPop Records, LLC (“Company”) and __________________________ (“Musician”). 1. Engagement Company engages Musician to perform instrumental and/or vocal services (“Services”) in connection with the recording of one or more sound recordings (“Masters”) for…