Getting your music onto Spotify is only part of releasing music professionally. Independent artists today want their songs available across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and other major streaming services without manually uploading the same release to every platform. Fortunately, you usually do not need separate accounts with every streaming service. The normal route is... Continue Reading →
Music Distribution Without an Annual Fee: A Guide for Independent Artists in 2026
Releasing music should not automatically mean adding another yearly bill to your expenses. For some independent artists, an annual music distribution subscription makes perfect sense. If you release frequently, generate reliable streaming income and use the distributor's additional tools, a recurring fee may be relatively small compared with the value you receive. But that model... Continue Reading →
How to Switch Music Distributors Without Losing Streams, Playlists or ISRCs (2026 Guide)
Changing music distributors can feel risky when your songs are already live. You may have thousands of Spotify streams, playlist placements, saves, followers and years of release history connected to your catalog. The last thing you want is to switch distributors and accidentally make your music disappear or start again from zero. The good news... Continue Reading →
🎶 Spotify Announces Higher Royalties for Artists in 2025
Spotify has officially announced that starting in 2025, independent artists and labels will see an increase in royalties across multiple regions. This marks one of the biggest changes in digital music distribution in recent years and could have a major impact on how artists earn from streaming. What Will Change? According to Spotify, the new... Continue Reading →
