Releasing your music into the ears of millions is now an achievable aim for every self-releasing artist, but securing your rights as the legal creator of said music is a vital step. In today's world of rapid uploading to streaming and social platforms, and immediate listener response, getting those official copyright ducks in a row is all too often overlooked. Sometimes, it's not until a fight over ownership/usage erupts, that artists even think of it.
Legally speaking, it's the only way to make sure that people don’t start using your music without your permission, and - worse than that - claiming that they themselves created it.
