
Steve Taylor
Helping Independent Artists Launch and Monetize Their Music Legally
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Experiencia laboral
Lead Catalog Admin & Metadata Auditor
Nexus Marketing Agency • Trabajador autónomo
Jan 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 8 mos
Perform strict pre-release metadata and artwork audits to satisfy rigorous 2026 DSP formatting guidelines, successfully mitigating artificial streaming fraud red flags and reducing platform ingestion rejections to zero. Direct complex catalog onboarding pipelines across primary distributors including LANDR, TuneCore, and automated pro-tier engines. Execute precise rights administration by drafting accurate split sheets and executing flawless registrations with global collection societies including ASCAP, BMI, SoundExchange, and The MLC.
Artist Infrastructure & Royalty Consultant
Independent • Freelance
Sep 2021 - Dec 2023 • 2 yrs 3 mos
Provided technical and structural consultancy for emerging acts looking to establish independent record label systems. Audited historical distribution metadata to locate and recover uncollected songwriting and mechanical royalties trapped inside industry "black boxes". Formulated comprehensive global royalty blueprints matching ISRC, ISWC, and IPI numbers across international databases to unlock streaming and digital radio revenue streams. Designed and launched mobile-friendly artist websites and electronic press kits (EPKs) optimized for streaming, direct-to-fan subscription monetization, and booking agent acquisition utilizing Bandzoogle and Wix platforms.
Digital Release Coordinator
audiohub – Professional and affordable Royalty-Free Music • Tiempo completo
Feb 2019 - Aug 2021 • 2 yrs 6 mos
Managed asset collection, audio QC tracking, and copyright onboarding workflows for independent musicians and music producers. Guided creators through complex legal setups involving copyright protection, publisher splits, and platform verification protocols. Built direct-to-fan web hubs configured to capture fan email metrics and drive high-margin digital download sales. Structured clean metadata sheets for multi-artist collaborations to avoid downstream payment disputes and streaming profile mapping errors on DSPs. Provided targeted support for charting compliance, ensuring backend submission configurations met required thresholds for tracking engines like Luminate.