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"As most musicians have no safety net, the recent crisis has hit bands and artists especially hard. Fortunately, there are some resources available on the national, state, and even city level to help ease the pain. The following is only a partial list from that only covers national organizations offering COVID-19 help, there is an additional link in the article for State level support. "

"Ongoing event cancellations and business closures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have thrust artists, music companies and behind-the-scenes entertainment workers into an unprecedented state of financial uncertainty. Click read more for some resources where businesses and workers can apply for emergency financial assistance on the local and federal level, contribute to data-collection and advocacy efforts and establish an interim foundation for generating recurring revenue online. "

"Musicians have always lived on the edge unless you’re part of the 1%, and even then you’d be surprised how tight things can be. It’s easy to fall into a hole of depression, especially when you’re isolated (believe me, I know), but there’s also a lot of help available on a National, State, and even city basis that you may be able to tap into. The following is a partial list that covers national organizations offering help. "

"The coronavirus pandemic has left countless members of the music community facing an uncertain future, as festivals and tours are canceled, studio sessions are called off and business travel is restricted. To help music professionals and their loved ones navigate the crisis, Billboard has compiled a list of resources at both the national and state levels, including more than four dozen relief funds. "

"The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), the trade group that represents more than 600 indie labels, is exploring federal relief for smaller labels that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, while music finance firm Sound Royalties has announced a $20 million fund to assist musicians, producers and songwriters."

"Musicians will be able to obtain advances from the $20m pot over the next 30 days, through April 16, or until the money is depleted. Sound Royalties says that songwriters, performing artists, producers and others with royalty income can apply for zero-interest cash advances on a one-year repayment schedule with “no fees or costs of any kind”."

"Alex Heiche of Sound Royalties joins Music Biz Weekly podcast co-hosts Micahel Brandvold and Jay Gilbert, where they talk about all things Sound Royalties, what sets us apart, and how it works."

"'50 Income Streams Music Creatives Should Know About, And Where to Find Them' details the growing number of music royalty and revenue sources for creators, with direct links to industry resources."

"Tsilimparis, along with GRAMMY-winning artists such as Wyclef Jean, DJ Khaled, and Lil Wayne, has partnered with Sound Royalties expressly because the company does not take possession of a client’s copyrights under any circumstance…"

"Sound Royalties operates differently than a bank model in that we are not making loans. We also don’t take ownership of the underlying collateral such as a car in a car loan, a house in a mortgage, or in our case, copyrights. Our pricing selection offers an alternative to traditional banking options and is also available to those who may present a higher risk."

"Carnival World Music Group’s Wyclef Jean will sign songwriters and producers in Africa, the Caribbean, and other developing regions, with financial support from Sound Royalties. Read More"

"Wyclef Jean teams up with the leading finance firm Sound Royalties, to finance music publishing services in Africa and developing countries. Read More"

"Sound Royalties announced their partnership with Wyclef Jean that will support his new publishing and distribution company, Carnival World Music Group (CWMG). The artist, songwriter, producer, actor and activist is using financing from Sound Royalties to back his music publishing and distribution company focused on creative talent in Africa and …"

"Wyclef Jean has secured backing for his Africa-focused music publishing and distribution company Carnival World Music Group, with support from Sound Royalties. Read More"

"Sound Royalties is pleased to announce their joint participation with GRAMMY Award winning artist, Wyclef Jean, for a Production Masterclass at Midem 2020 in Cannes, France. In this masterclass, Wyclef will cover both the essentials of music production and explore exactly how to monetize music, with added guidance and expertise …"

"Sound Royalties founder and CEO Alex Heiche was among executives from Warner Bros., Empire, Revolt TV, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Viacom, Microsoft, and other corporations, along with leading U.S. entertainment and sports law firms, presenting to attendees at the 39th Annual Black Entertainment & Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) Conference at …"

"Artist-friendly finance specialists Sound Royalties is pioneering a new way for musicians – d.i.y, indie and major label – to finance their projects. Sound Royalties advances funding based on the music and its royalty streams, not the person, and never buys or takes possession of a client’s copyrights, even in …"

"Find out how hip-hop artist, Mesa, used Sound Royalties’ funding services to create new music and watch his streaming numbers skyrocket. Read More"

"The star-studded event hosted by Lindsay Guion honored 3x Grammy-winning producer Focus, 5x Grammy-nominated producer Reggie Calloway, Grammy-winning musicians Avila Brothers, and Dr. VP of Rostrum Records Nicole Plantin. Read More"

"Sound Royalties, an entertainment industry finance firm serving songwriters, producers, performers and other creatives in music, today announced new collaborative relationships with three artists. Pop/R&B artist Brenda K. Starr, jazz and gospel artist Ben Tankard, and hip-hop artist D. Lynch have entered into new agreements with Sound Royalties to help …"