Can a record label use DistroKid?

Hundreds of record labels rely on DistroKid for fast & easy distribution and accounting. DistroKid makes it easy for labels to upload music for all of their artists. We have plans from 5 artists to 100. Labels can attach their record label name to releases.

Does DistroKid own the rights to your music?

You do! DistroKid does not take any ownership or intellectual property rights from artists. You keep 100\% ownership.

Can you change your record label on DistroKid?

Short Answer: Yes. You can change your artist name on a release by visiting your album page, and clicking “Edit Release”. You can even edit your artist name on all of your relea…

Does DistroKid steal money?

Is DistroKid really trying to steal from you? The short and definitive answer is NO, Distrokid is NOT trying to steal your hard-earned money.

Does DistroKid do physical distribution?

In addition, DistroKid offers automatic splits and easy cover song licensing to its users. However, when it comes to physical distribution, CD Baby is the way to go. They offer worldwide distribution as well as CD and vinyl pressing.

Is DistroKid a distribution agreement?

DistroKid is a digital music distribution service that musicians use to put music into online stores & streaming services.

Can I have two music distributors?

You can use two different music distributors. However you can not distribute a single track or album with different music distributors. For instance you can have a distribute a track through a record label, but you won’t be able to distribute this track through for example an aggregate service.

Can I re release a song on Spotify?

You can re-upload music without losing your play count through a process called track-linking. Make sure the audio and metadata of the old and new versions is the same (including duration, title, and artist name).

Does DistroKid monetize YouTube?

YouTube Content ID is a DistroKid service that gets you paid when other people use your music in their YouTube videos. You can also opt-in a release after it’s been uploaded to DistroKid, if you prefer.

Does DistroKid take commission?

By offering more payout flexibility than any other music distributor, coupled with DistroKid’s unmatched payment-splitting service, we hope to simplify payment flows for the entire industry. As always, DistroKid does not take a percentage. DistroKid artists keep 100\% of earnings from sales & streams.

What is a music distribution deal?

Most people confuse a music distribution deal with license deal. In a distribution deal, the distributor has the duty to get the album or CD to music shops nationwide. The distributors are paid a commission for each sale they make and the Record label is responsible for manufacturing the CD’s and also they handle the promotion.

Why do I need a distributor to upload my music?

Most commercial streaming platforms (like Spotify) do not allow you to upload your music directly. This means that you will need a distributor to upload your music for you. One type of “distribution deal” or “distro deal” is quite simply the agreement between artist and distributor, to allow you access to the relevant streaming platforms.

How to make money as a music distributor?

One of the opportunities anybody can utilise to make money is to become a distributor for music labels. You can get a distributor to become a sole distributor for an album or record label. Most people confuse a music distribution deal with license deal.

How do I get a record deal?

The first step towards landing a record deal is often the “music demo” or “demo tape”. This music demo is a representation of who you are and what you can do, what makes you special and why the record companies need to sign you to a record deal and invest millions of dollars. The music demo is your product.