MUSIC / COMPOSERS
Musicians and Composers
Your financial future in perfect rhythm
“Ground Control tracks the full catalog and every revenue source feeding it, so income is accounted for whether it comes from a stadium tour or a six-second sync placement. ”
WHY MUSICIANS AND COMPOSERS CHOOSE GROUND CONTROL
Royalties tracked to the source, every time
We track the timing and collection of publishing, master royalties, touring, licensing, and multi-rights agreements.
Structure for unpredictable income
We manage cash flow and tax exposure so that strong periods support the leaner ones.
The catalog matters as much as the check
Your catalog and IP are tracked and accounted for as carefully as the checks that come from it.
Alignment around one plan
Coordination with attorneys, managers, agents, and other advisors — all moving in the same direction.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
Touring & Live Performance Financials
- Tour budgeting, advance/settlement reconciliation, and per-city expense oversight
- In-house tour accounting support embedded with the touring team
- Insurance and vendor contract review specific to live performance risk
Publishing, Songwriting & Royalty Administration
- Tracking mechanical, performance, and streaming royalties by source and by song
- Reviewing publisher and PRO statements for accuracy
- Overseeing sync licensing placements and related revenue
- Managing producer points, splits, and contractual payout structures across collaborators
Tax Strategy Across Tours & Territories
- Managing multi-state and international tax filings tied to touring and performance income
- Coordinating withholding on foreign performances and royalty payments
- Structuring entities around royalty and touring income for tax efficiency
- Quarterly and year-end proactive tax planning
Cash Flow & Lifestyle Management
- Structuring cash flow, expense management, bill payment, and vendor oversight across studio, road, and label-facing costs
- Financial planning for the gaps between active touring or release cycles
Catalog, Rights & Ownership Protection
- Maintaining organized records of ownership across masters, publishing, and IP
- Reviewing licensing and rights-reversion terms to protect long-term catalog value
- Coordinating with attorneys on catalog sales, partial-rights deals, or third-party licensing offers