The Royalty Scam That's Killing Independent Artists

Описание: In this clip, I sit down with Milana Lewis (CEO & Co-Founder of Stem) to unpack one of the biggest problems in the music business: royalty accounting.

Milana shares how Stem set out to “unf*** the industry” by making payments clear, transparent, and timely, giving artists and managers real visibility into what they own and when they’ll get paid.

We also dive into the evolution of music distribution, the early challenges faced by YouTube stars, and the legal hurdles that sparked the creation of Tone. This conversation shows how accurate accounting and smarter contracts aren’t just admin, they can change the trajectory of an artist’s career.

A conversation like this doesn't come cheap.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Root of the Problem in the Music Business
00:29 The Genesis of STEM: Solving the Admin Problem
03:27 Challenges in Building the App
05:12 Becoming a Distribution Company
08:32 The Evolution to Tone
12:06 The Complexity of Royalty Accounting

The opinions shared by our guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or The Manager’s Playbook.

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Host: Mauricio Ruiz
Executive Producer: Mauricio Ruiz
Director of Photography: Austin Bourdages
On Location Sound: Jesse Lopez
Editors: Max Carmona & Madison Lair
Co-Editor: Mauricio Ruiz
Colourists: Max Carmona & Madison Lair
Sound Engineer: Madeline Currie
Project Manager: Erica Kongvongxay
Marketing Coordinator: Melanie Letra-Frade
Production Company: 8 Til Faint

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