Tyler Brown, founder of London-based music company Funfair, is making the case that songwriters should take a stake in master income rather than relying solely on publishing royalties. In a new interview, Brown argues that aligning songwriters’ interests with a record’s overall commercial success benefits both sides of the business.
Brown also discussed the value of chasing hits over volume, saying he would prefer a small percentage of a successful record than full ownership of one that fails to connect. He framed the approach as part of a broader philosophy on loyalty and long-term partnerships in songwriting and artist development.
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