Yes.
Artists retain full ownership of:
First Verse does not take ownership of your music.
No.
First Verse is an artist development and support platform focused on helping emerging independent musicians build strong foundations through:
We operate through a partnership structure rather than a traditional label model.
No.
There are no upfront fees for accepted artists.
First Verse operates on a partnership basis in exchange for a percentage of received music royalties during the active agreement period.
First Verse receives 20% of received music royalties generated from music released during the partnership agreement.
Full details are explained clearly before any agreement is signed.
Generally, this includes revenue received from:
Specific royalty definitions are outlined within the partnership agreement.
No.
Artists retain ownership of their publishing unless otherwise agreed separately in writing.
During the active partnership, releases are distributed and managed through First Verse distribution infrastructure.
This allows us to:
Ownership always remains with the artist.
Ownership of your music remains with you at all times.
At the end of the agreement:
No.
We primarily work with emerging artists, including musicians with little or no existing online presence.
We focus more on:
than current follower counts or streaming numbers.
We look for artists who are:
No.
We do not guarantee:
Artist growth depends on many factors including consistency, audience connection, music quality, and market response.
Yes.
While First Verse provides editing, strategy, and support, artists are expected to actively participate in content creation and audience development.
The strongest artist growth usually comes from consistency and involvement.
Services may include:
Specific deliverables may vary depending on the partnership.
Standard agreements run for 12 months.
Renewal options may be discussed if both parties wish to continue working together.
Termination terms are explained clearly within the agreement.
These may include:
Artists can apply through the Apply page.
Applications are reviewed individually.
Applications go through several stages:
Not every artist will be the right fit for the partnership model.
Rejection does not necessarily reflect music quality.
Applications are also evaluated based on:
Artists are welcome to apply again in the future.
Yes.
Music and information submitted through the application process are reviewed privately and handled professionally.
Submitting material does not transfer ownership or grant First Verse public usage rights outside of application review purposes.
We believe strong artist foundations are easier to build early.
Working with artists from the beginning allows us to help establish:
before bad habits or inconsistent branding become difficult to correct.