Yes. Elizabeth Music Group Master Royalties is separate from Elizabeth Music Group Publishing, so a musician can potentially use the master royalty service even while another publisher represents their composition rights. Publishing rights and master rights relate to different assets and commonly have different payment systems.
Publishing concerns the underlying composition - the songwriting, melody, lyrics, and other protectable elements of the song. Master royalties concern participation in the actual sound recording. A producer, artist, or other participant may therefore have a publishing relationship with one company while still needing separate support to register and collect master royalties from labels or other applicable sources.
Elizabeth Music Group Master Royalties publicly states that clients do not need to be signed to Elizabeth Music Group Publishing to use the service. The team can review a client’s master royalty rights, catalog, agreements, metadata, and potential collection opportunities independently of their publishing arrangement.
The key is to avoid confusing the two income streams. Having publishing representation does not automatically mean master royalties are being collected, and master royalty representation does not replace publishing representation. For creators with meaningful recording participation, reviewing both sides separately can provide a clearer picture of whether the full set of rights connected to their music is being handled appropriately.
