SOCAN
* In order to receive royalties within Canada, you need to register your works with SOCAN. If you haven't already signed up, then you can do so at www.socan.ca. It's free to sign up online, otherwise the paper route costs $25. You can contact SOCAN online or toll free at 1-800-557-6226.
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Broadcast Data Services
* To get paid royalties, from SOCAN, ASCAP, BMI, etc, you need to register/submit your song(s) with Broadcast Data Services (BDS). This internationally renowned service monitors the frequency with which a song is played on commercial and campus stations that report to the service.
It's a free service. They can be reached in Canada at 416-979-4614 or ptuch@bdscanada.com or online at www.bdsonline.com . Online, go to 'Submit Music', and follow the instructions to submit your radio single or album. You can submit songs online using their BDS Virtual Encode software.
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Gracenote CDDB
* Gracenote CDDB contains a database of cd album names and song titles. This allows for an automatic looked up of CD information a cd player when you insert a music CD in your computer. A full listing of players that use CDDB is located here. They include iTunes, WinAmp and many more. You can use any of those players to submit your CD information. Keep in mind that it takes 24-48 hours before the information you submit is available to anyone.
If you are from a record label, it may be of interest to join the 'Content Partner Program'
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SoundScan
* If you have distribution, you should register with SoundScan so they can track your album's sales. This may assist in receiving grants from FACTOR, VideoFACT or PromoFACT. Information is available at: www.soundscan.com . You may contact Client Services in the U.S. by email at clientservices@soundscan.com or contact the Canadian office at 416-979-4614 or pkirton(at)soundscan.on.ca.
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Legal Deposit
* Pursuant to the National Library Act and the National Library Book Deposit Regulations (1995), Canadian editors of sound recordings are required to send copies of their publications to the National Library the week following market launching. The Secretariat expects the recipient to take part in the legal deposit program. To find out the terms and conditions of participation, please contact the National Library of Canada by telephone at (819) 953-8509 or by E-mail at depot.legal(at)nlc-bnc.ca.
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ANR (All New Releases) Lounge
* An innovative online service to help recording artists reach Canadian radio. The ANR Lounge allows users to create a virtual promotional kit for their new release, including sound clips and images, for distribution to radio. All you have to do is register online. www.mincanada.com.
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