What is Amazon Music and how to upload your music free?
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Get your music on Amazon’s huge music streaming platforms to reach millions of listeners and boost your music career across the globe.
E-commerce giant Amazon has a few different music streaming models targeted at different audiences. We hope to help you get your head around everything Amazon Music and even teach you how to upload your own music to Amazon Music for free.
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How to upload to Amazon Music
Uploading your own music to streaming services, stores and social media platforms is easy with RouteNote. This is no different on Amazon Music. Selecting Amazon Music when distributing through RouteNote will send your music to Amazon Music, as well as Amazon’s Digital Music store. Where some music distributors like UnitedMasters charge additional fees to send to Amazon Music, RouteNote can send your music to all major streaming services for free.
To get started, sign up for a free RouteNote account here, head to the Distribution tab and select Create New Release. Here you’ll enter the metadata, and upload the tracks and artwork of your release. Be sure to select Amazon Music in the Manage Stores section.
Once you’ve finished your release, you can choose whether to distribute using our Free or Premium models. RouteNote Free has absolutely zero fees, while the artist keeps 85% of the revenue. RouteNote Premium costs a small fee and annual cost, while the artist keeps 100% of the revenue. Changing tiers at any time is as easy as clicking a switch. Features and stores are the same on both tiers, plus RouteNote artists always keep 100% of the rights to their music.
Your music will then be sent to our moderation team. They should check, fix and approve your release within the week. Statistics, earnings reports and payments are made to your RouteNote account every month. Statistics and earnings reports breakdown exactly how much each track has made in every store/country. Payments can be securely deposited to a PayPal or bank account.
RouteNote is great for artists and independent labels alike, with powerful tools like the split tool, making label management or royalty payments to collaborators super easy.
Why upload to Amazon Music?
Amazon Music is one of the fastest-growing platforms, especially among Prime subscribers. Its vast and diverse user base offers significant exposure for your music. By choosing Amazon Music, you tap into a network of millions of subscribers who have access to Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music. This vast reach can be instrumental in gaining new listeners and expanding your audience.
Moreover, Amazon Music integrates effortlessly with Alexa and other smart home devices. This feature allows your music to be accessed easily through voice commands, offering unique discovery opportunities in a household setting.
Prepare your music release for Amazon Music
Before uploading, ensure your music files meet Amazon Music and RouteNote’s specification. You can upload track files in MP3 or for a high-quality format, choose FLAC to maintain audio integrity.
It’s crucial that your metadata – like track titles and artist names – are accurately formatted. Additionally, your album art should be 3000×3000 pixels and less than 25MB in size. You cannot upload any artwork containing the following:
- Web addresses
- Contact information of any kind (including social media tags)
- Pornographic images
- Pricing information
- Copyrighted images
- Scans of CD’s
- Blurry or pixelated images
- Barcodes or anything else that suggests it’s a physical copy
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Can artists upload remixes or covers on Amazon Music, and what is required?
Absolutely, artists can share their remixes and cover songs on Amazon Music. To do so, they must secure the necessary licenses, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Here’s What You Need:
- Mechanical License: Essential for covers, this license grants permission to reproduce and distribute the song’s composition.
- Synchronization License: If your remix or cover is paired with a video, you’ll need this license to combine your music with visual elements.
- Permission for Sampling: Should your remix feature samples from other songs, ensure you have explicit authorization to use those components.
Importance of Proper Licensing
Why are these licenses so crucial? Without them, you risk facing legal challenges, including takedowns or fines. They ensure that original creators receive their due recognition and compensation.
Steps to Obtain Licenses
- Contact Rights Holders: Reach out to the original songwriters or publishers for permission.
- Use Licensing Agencies: Platforms like Affordable Song Licensing can streamline the process for obtaining mechanical licenses.
By securing the appropriate licenses, you safeguard your work and can share it confidently on Amazon Music, expanding your audience without the risk of legal complications.
Common mistakes to avoid when uploading music to Amazon Music
Ensure Accurate Metadata
A frequent pitfall is submitting music with incomplete or incorrect metadata. This includes items like track titles, artist names, and other song details. Accurate metadata is crucial for easy discoverability and correct appearance on Amazon Music.
But why is this step so crucial? Proper metadata is the backbone of your music’s presence on Amazon Music.
- Accuracy Matters: Incomplete or incorrect metadata, like missing track titles or artist names, can result in your music being misrepresented or hard to find. This affects how your music appears to listeners and can undermine your professional image.
- Enhancing Discoverability: Accurate metadata is essential for listeners to easily find your tracks. By ensuring every detail is correctly filled out, you make it easier for fans and potential new listeners to discover and enjoy your music.
- Get Your Music Uploaded On Time: If our moderation finds issues with your metadata then we will flag it up so that you can fix it. However, this adds time to your release upload schedule and could mean missing your release date.
In short, taking the time to meticulously enter metadata not only enhances your music’s visibility but also ensures a smooth and efficient upload process.
Check out our formatting guidelines to ensure you get it right here.
Maintain High-Quality Audio
Avoid releasing tracks with substandard audio files. Low-quality sound can tarnish your professional image and disappoint listeners. Opt for high-resolution audio formats like FLAC to deliver an optimal listening experience. Amazon Music allows listeners to stream in lossless and ultra high-definition, meaning you can present your audio at its best.
Active Promotion is Key
Uploading music is just one part of the process. Many artists fall short by not actively promoting their releases, leading to missed streaming opportunities. Use channels like social media platforms, email newsletters, and direct fan engagement strategies to increase visibility and draw attention to your latest tracks.
Optimize for Voice Search
Overlooking voice search optimization can limit your music’s reach. As voice-activated tech like Alexa becomes more prevalent, encouraging listeners to use voice commands such as, “Alexa, play [song name] by [artist name],” can significantly boost your discoverability and stream count.
How artists can utilise Alexa for music promotion
Voice assistants have revolutionized the way audiences discover and interact with music. For artists looking to boost their music promotion, leveraging voice-activated technology like Amazon’s Alexa offers an innovative solution.
Engage Fans with Voice Commands
Encourage your audience to listen to your tracks by using simple voice commands. Invite fans to say phrases like, “Alexa, play [your song title] by [your name],” enabling hands-free access to your music. This approach can smooth the listening experience, making your songs instantly available with just a spoken request. It might be worth considering how easy your artist name and track titles are for voice assistants to find, and optimising titles for easy discovery and play.
Promotions and Updates
Consider crafting promotions or releases that are unique to smart device users. Tease new singles or albums by encouraging fans to ask Alexa for updates about your music. This strategy not only engages them but keeps your audience informed and eagerly anticipating your next move.
Diversify Listening Platforms
By making your music available through voice assistants, you’re diversifying how and where your fans can listen to your tracks. Your tracks become more accessible across a range of environments, from homes to vehicles equipped with smart technology. This broader accessibility could lead to increased plays and potentially a larger fan base. This diversification ensures that your music fits seamlessly into the daily routines of listeners, whether during a busy morning or a relaxed evening at home.
Boost your music discoverability with voice search optimisation
As an artist, optimising your tracks for voice search is crucial. Here’s how you can ensure your music is accessible through voice-activated devices:
1. Fine-Tune Your Metadata
- Track Titles: Ensure your song titles are clear and accurate. Avoid unusual spellings or characters that might confuse voice recognition systems.
- Artist Name: Use consistent spelling and formatting of your artist name across all platforms.
- Genre Tags: Carefully select genre tags that reflect your music style to appear in relevant searches.
2. Educate Your Audience
- Encourage your fans to use voice commands like, “Play [song title] by [artist name].”
- Share tips on social media about using voice search, enhancing user engagement with your music.
3. Collaborate with Technology Platforms
- Keep your music up-to-date on major streaming services that integrate with voice-activated devices.
- Participate in promotions or playlists that increase your music’s visibility on these platforms.
4. Update Regularly
- Regularly update your discography across all streaming services to ensure new releases are immediately available.
- Correct any discrepancies or errors in metadata to maintain accuracy for voice search.
5. Analyze and Adapt
- Monitor which songs are most popular through voice search and adjust your strategies to focus on these tracks.
- Use available analytics to understand what users are searching for to better tailor your optimization efforts.
By incorporating these strategies, you can effectively enhance your music’s presence on voice-activated devices, ensuring a broader reach and increased listener engagement.
What is Amazon Music?
Amazon MP3, Amazon Music, Amazon Music Free, Amazon Music Prime, Amazon Music Unlimited… it’s easy to get lost in all of the different tiers of Amazon Music, but we hope to help you get your head around it.
How did Amazon Music start?
Amazon launched their digital music store Amazon MP3 in the US in 2008 with contracts from all major labels such as EMI, Universal, Warner and Sony BMG, plus many independents. Over the next few years, the store expanded across much of Europe, the Americas, and parts of Asia.
In 2014, Amazon started offering a limited catalog for streaming to Amazon Prime subscribers at no extra cost. In 2016, Amazon launched Amazon Music Unlimited. Music Unlimited offers their full-catalog of music as a stand-alone tier, though is discounted for Prime members. Both tiers are available today and music can still be purchased on Amazon.com or the Amazon Music app on some devices.
Today, Amazon Music is available in 47 countries around the world, but offerings (Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon Music Prime or both) vary between markets. As of January 2020, Amazon Music had more than 55 million customers, which puts them behind leaders Spotify and Apple Music, and ahead of other Western streaming services like YouTube Music and Deezer.
Going forward Amazon may focus on live audio, as platforms like Clubhouse and Spotify Live gain attention.
The basic features of Amazon Music
The layout of the Amazon Music mobile app is similar to most other major music streaming services. Each page can be filtered by MUSIC or PODCASTS.
The HOME screen compiles both personalized and top stations (with DJ Mode), albums, songs, playlists, video playlists (with music videos and documentaries) and podcasts. Find out how to create a playlist on Amazon Music. Find the most-followed playlists here.
The FIND tab includes a search bar at the top, followed by music genres and other buttons to filter music and podcasts.
Any music and podcasts saved, as well as MP3, CD and vinyl (using AutoRip) purchases from Amazon.com will appear in the LIBRARY tab. Unfortunately, you can’t upload your own music purchased outside of Amazon.com, as you can on services like Apple Music and YouTube Music. Music and podcasts here can be filtered and sorted to find exactly what you’re after.
The final option in the navigation bar is ALEXA. Amazon’s voice assistant is tightly woven into the Amazon Music experience, understanding context, and back and forth conversations. Tap ALEXA to summon the voice assistant or enable Hands free with Alexa to summon her from anywhere in the app, by simply saying “Alexa…”.
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In 2019, Amazon Music launched Amazon Music HD. This gives listeners access to the full catalog available in HD lossless CD quality (16-bit/44.1 kHz), and many songs in Ultra HD (up to 24-bit/192 kHz), as well as exclusive Ultra HD remastered albums, plus curated HD and Ultra HD playlists.
Much like competitors TIDAL, the lossless quality option was initially priced above regular subscriptions. In May 2021, on the same day Apple Music launched lossless audio at no extra cost, Amazon dropped the price and offered HD/Ultra HD to regular Amazon Music subscribers.
Alongside HD music, Amazon also introduced spatial audio. Using just left and right channels in any headphones or select smart speakers, spatial audio can provide an immersive, three-dimensional experience to thousands of songs mixed in Dolby Atmos or Sony’s 360 Reality Audio.
Lyrics are available on Amazon Music provided by LyricFind and MusixMatch. Here’s how to upload your own lyrics to your music on all major streaming services. Dive deeper into your favorite songs with the X-Ray feature. This shows fun facts around tens of millions of songs.
Amazon Music subscription types
As mentioned earlier, subscription types and prices vary between markets, so it’s best to see what tiers are available to you from Amazon. We’ll cover the most common subscription types available and prices in US dollars for Prime and non-Prime members.
Amazon Music Free
Amazon Music Free is an ad-supported free streaming tier. The free tier grants users access to Amazon’s full music catalog, plus thousands of stations, playlists and millions of podcast episodes including Amazon Originals, across devices. Additional features like ad-free playback, on-demand music, HD music, spatial audio and offline playback are not available without a subscription.
Users don’t need to be Prime subscribers or even have a credit card linked to their account for Amazon Music Free.
Amazon Music Prime
Included at no additional cost to Amazon Prime memberships, Amazon Music Prime sits somewhere between Music Free and Music Unlimited. The biggest addition over Amazon Music Free is ad-free playback, while the biggest omission over Amazon Music Unlimited is the catalog. Music Prime offers listeners 2 million songs on-demand, whereas Music Unlimited offers 90 million songs. Offline playback is available, streaming quality is limited to 320 kbps, and there’s no spatial audio. Downloading music for playback offline is great for saving mobile data. Those with T-Mobile’s Music Freedom plan can stream without counting towards their monthly limits.
Amazon Prime is free for the first month, then $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Discounts are available for students and those on government benefits, with prices at $7.49 per month and $6.99 per month respectively. Prime also offers subscribers faster delivery, Prime Video, Prime Gaming, Prime Reading, Amazon Photos, Prime Try Before You Buy and exclusive deals.
Amazon Music Unlimited
For the full music streaming experience, and something similar to Spotify Premium and Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited offers 90 million songs, ad-free and on-demand. Like Amazon Music Prime, playback is available offline and unlike Music Prime, all 90 million songs are available in HD quality, with over 7 million available in Ultra HD.
Amazon Music Unlimited recently received a price hike in the US, bringing the cost up to $8.99 per month for Prime members, after the one month free trial. Non-Prime subscribers can subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited for $9.99 per month. Amazon Music Unlimited for Students is also available to those already subscribed to Prime at an additional $0.99 per month. Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan provides the full Music Unlimited experience, with six profiles, each with personalized recommendations and individual libraries, for $14.99 per month. Prime members can subscribe to the annual plan at $149 per year. There’s also an Amazon Music Unlimited Single Device Plan. Much like Apple Music Voice Plan, it’ll give you the full Amazon Music Unlimited experience, but only on one Echo device or Fire TV. This subscription also received a one dollar price hike, making it $4.99 per month.
All Amazon Music tiers compared
That’s a lot of tiers! Here’s a handy list to help get your head around the different options.
- Amazon Music Free – ad-supported: free (no subscription)
- Amazon Music Prime – limited catalog and features: free with Prime
- Amazon Music Unlimited – full catalog and features: $8.99/month with Prime, $9.99/month without Prime
- Amazon Music Unlimited for Students – full catalog and features: $0.99/month with Prime
- Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan – six individual profiles: $14.99/month, $149/year with Prime
- Amazon Music Unlimited Single Device Plan – full catalog on one Echo/Fire device: $4.99 per month
How to decide between Amazon Music Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited
When choosing between Amazon Music Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited, you should consider your current Amazon Prime membership status, your individual music listening needs, the number of users, and the types of devices you intend to use for streaming.
Amazon Prime Members
If you are already an Amazon Prime member, leveraging your complimentary access to Amazon Music Prime could be cost-effective. It offers a decent music listening experience despite having fewer features compared to Amazon Music Unlimited.
Subscribers to Amazon Prime get access to their entire music catalogue, containing over 100 million tracks. What’s the catch? You can’t listen to on-demand music, instead having to listen through music in shuffle mode. Thankfully there’s a trick to listen to the music you want as a Prime subscriber. It allows you to listen to between 15-50 songs of your choice at a time without the intrusion of any random, shuffle-based songs.
Prime Music listeners have access to 15 All-Access playlists, playlists largely created by Amazon’s curators. However, one of these All-Access playlists is available based on one your own, eligible playlists. Amazon will automatically pick an eligible playlist from your library to be your All-Access playlist. If you don’t have one then you will be given the option to create one, adding 15 to 50 songs of your choice.”
Non-Prime Members
If you aren’t an Amazon Prime member, Amazon Music Unlimited is the better choice. It offers more comprehensive music offerings without the need for an existing Prime membership.
Individual Plan: Suitable if you want a subscription solely for yourself, granting access to a larger library and more features than Amazon Music Prime.
Family Plan: Ideal if you’re looking to provide access to multiple people. This plan is cost-effective in the long run and provides greater flexibility in terms of multiple users.
Device-Specific Needs
If your primary usage revolves around an Echo or Fire TV device, and you do not require offline playback, the Amazon Music Unlimited Single-Device Plan is a potential fit. This plan is tailored for a specific device usage, making it a budget-friendly option for users with specific needs.
Ultimately, your choice should align with your usage habits, device preferences, and whether or not the benefits of a Prime membership outside of music streaming align with your general consumption patterns. This approach ensures you select the most suitable plan based on functionality and overall value.
How to stream Amazon Music
Amazon Music is available on web, Mac/PC apps, iOS, Android, Fire tablets, smart TVs, game consoles, smart watches, The Mighty some cars, and Alexa-enabled devices like Echo, Sonos and Bose smart speakers. Find out how to authorize a device here. The mobile apps also feature Car Mode, which simplifies the interface for driving. Android devices support SD card downloads.
While device support is fairly comprehensive, notable exceptions are some devices that are direct competitors to Amazon such as Google Nest devices and Apple HomePods.
How does Amazon Music compare with the competition?
The majority of basic features on paid music streaming services, like Spotify Premium and Amazon Music Unlimited, are the same, however there are subtle differences that are worth considering before parting with your cash.
Pros:
- Sizeable music catalog
- Integrates with music purchases from Amazon.com
- HD and spatial audio
- Podcasts
- Plenty of pricing options including free
- Discounts for Prime members
Cons:
- No uploading personal music purchased outside of Amazon
- Poor support for rival smart speakers
If you want to give Amazon Music a go, use these instructions to import your library from rival services.
Artists
How can Amazon Music help me as an artist?
What is Amazon Music for Artists?
Much like Spotify for Artists and Apple Music for Artists, Amazon Music for Artists is where you go for insights and customization over your artist profile on the streaming service. Once you’ve claimed your profile, you can assign different users various levels of access between Owner, Admin and Viewer.
You can view detailed reports of your statistics with the latest number of streams, location insights and Alexa data.
Amazon Music for Artists also lets you update your artist profile image, to ensure your branding is identifiable across social media and streaming platforms.
If you sell merch on Amazon, you can list it on your artist page to shoppers in the US. “Contact us with your Seller ID and sellable ASINs at artist-merch-shop@amazon.com.”
Once your new music is available on Amazon Music, you can pitch your release for playlist consideration. Find out how to pitch here.
One of Amazon Music’s latest features is Spotlight. With Spotlight, artists can connect with fans by recording a personal voice message to be played on their artist profile. This feature is available to artists with at least 3,000 fans.
With Twitch being owned by Amazon too, you can even link your Twitch channel, so that live streams appear on your artist page.
The glaring flaw in Amazon Music for Artists is artist bios. Amazon Music lacks bios and they know this is a feature loved by artists.
You can access Amazon Music for Artists on the web, or via the iOS and Android apps.
How much does Amazon Music pay-per-stream?
As streaming services pay artists on a pro-rata basis, it’s inaccurate to give the pay rate of a stream for any platform. This model collects all of the revenue earned on services from advertisements and subscription fees, then splits it based on the number of streams earned in a month.
Several sites have calculated a rough average of how much streaming services payout each month. Most sites estimate a stream on Amazon Music to be worth around $0.004.
This figure is around the same as Spotify. As Amazon Music has a free model and advertisements generally pay out far less than subscription fees, it scores significantly lower than rivals like Apple Music and Napster.
How to market your music with PUSH.fm
Our friends over at PUSH.fm help artists and online creators market their music for free.
One of the campaign tools available is Smart Links. Fully customizable, Smart Links are a single landing page that links to all of the stores and social pages that your music lives on.
As your fans open your Smart Links and click through to the various stores/social platforms, PUSH.fm will record this data and present it to you. Being able to see where fans are heading is essential in targeting specific audiences for future releases.
Why active promotion of your music on Amazon Music matters
Publishing your tracks on Amazon Music is just the first step; it’s crucial to engage in active promotion. Why? Because simply being available on a platform doesn’t guarantee that your music will be heard.
1. Stand Out in a Crowded Market
The music scene is saturated with new releases daily. Actively promoting your music helps it rise above the noise and reach the ears of potential fans. Utilizing social media platforms allows you to directly connect with your audience and create a buzz around your latest tracks.
2. Drive More Streams
Without adequate promotion, even the best tracks can go unnoticed. By actively marketing your music, you increase the number of people who listen, which can lead to more streams. This exposure can help in climbing music charts and gaining wider recognition.
3. Build a Loyal Fanbase
Engagement is key to developing a dedicated fanbase. When you interact with fans through email lists or personalized messages, you create a loyal community. This community not only listens and shares your music but also supports future projects.
4. Enhance Music Discoverability
A well-executed promotional strategy increases the likelihood of your music being discovered by listeners looking for something new. Effective promotion can improve your visibility, making your music more likely to be recommended by algorithms within the platform.
5. Increase Revenue Opportunities
More streams translate into more revenue. By actively promoting your music, you also open doors to monetization opportunities, whether through increased streaming income or live performance engagements resulting from newfound popularity.
In summary, actively promoting your music amplifies your reach, securing the attention your hard work deserves. Don’t just upload and hope for the best—take charge of your music’s journey and watch your audience grow.
How to achieve success on Amazon Music
Reaching success on Amazon Music involves strategic planning and smart use of available tools. Here’s how you can enhance your presence and grow your listener base on the platform:
Consistent Content Release: Regularly updating your music catalog is crucial. By consistently releasing new tracks or albums, you keep your audience engaged and signify to the platform’s algorithms that your artist profile is vibrant and active. This practice can increase your chances of appearing in recommendations and curated playlists.
Leveraging Analytics: Amazon Music for Artists offers invaluable insights into your audience’s listening habits. Dive into the data to monitor your streams, audience demographics, and popular tracks. This information helps you refine your content strategy and pinpoint what resonates most with your audience. Utilizing these insights allows you to tweak your approach and maximize your impact.
Enhancing Listener Engagement: Encourage fans to discover and play your music through voice commands with Alexa. Highlighting the convenience of hands-free listening via smart devices can significantly boost your visibility and streaming numbers, as more listeners access your music effortlessly.
Collaborations and Networking: Building relationships with other artists and playlist curators is a powerful method to expand your reach. Engage in collaborations or guest appearances to tap into different fan communities. Partnering with playlist curators can also improve your chances of featuring on popular playlists, thus elevating your profile within the Amazon Music ecosystem.
Leverage Social Media for Promotion: Harness the power of your social media platforms to boost your visibility on Amazon Music. Share direct links to your tracks and encourage your followers to stream your latest releases. By prompting your audience to share your music with their networks, you can significantly amplify your reach and increase your streams.
With Twitch being owned by Amazon too, you can even link your Twitch channel so that live streams appear on your artist page. This integration can deepen engagement and offer fans a more interactive experience.
By following these best practices, you’ll be well-positioned to grow your fan base and increase your streaming success on Amazon Music.
Why use high-quality audio files for Amazon Music?
Amazon Music allows listeners to stream music in lossless and high-definition or ultra high-definition formats. RouteNote allows you to upload in both MP3 and FLAC formats, so upload your FLAC audio files to ensure the best possible experience for your listeners.
Ensuring exceptional sound quality isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for maintaining a professional image and delivering a seamless listening experience. Here’s why high-quality audio files are crucial for Amazon Music:
- Professional Image: Presenting your music in high resolution reinforces your reputation as a dedicated artist. High-quality formats like WAV and FLAC showcase your attention to detail.
- Enhanced Listener Experience: Listeners expect perfection in every beat and note. By using superior audio files, you provide an immersive experience that captures the full depth and richness of your music.
- Optimal Platform Performance: Platforms like Amazon Music are designed to deliver the highest sound quality possible. Low-quality uploads simply don’t do justice to the sophisticated playback features these platforms offer.
- Broad Reach and Retention: Engaging sound quality can lead to higher listener retention and greater reach. Quality audio files keep your audience tuned in and coming back for more.
In summary, leveraging high-quality audio files ensures that your music is heard exactly as you intended, providing a rich and satisfying experience for your audience.
How can artists collaborate with others to boost their visibility on Amazon Music?
Collaborations are a powerful avenue for artists seeking to expand their reach and engage with new audiences. Here’s how artists can leverage partnerships effectively to boost their profile on Amazon Music:
- Partner with Fellow Musicians: By working alongside other musicians, you can share your unique styles and fan bases. Joint projects, like duets or group performances, enable you to reach listeners who might not discover your music otherwise.
- Engage with Playlist Curators: Connect with playlist curators to have your tracks included in popular playlists. These playlists are often frequented by music enthusiasts looking for fresh tunes, significantly enhancing your exposure.
- Create Cross-Promotions: Collaborate on social media campaigns or joint releases with fellow artists to maximize your reach. Cross-promotions allow you to tap into different fan groups, increasing both visibility and follower count.
- Host Guest Features: Allow other artists to feature in your songs or vice versa. Guest features introduce a diverse audience to your music, expanding your reach across varied listener demographics.
By strategically choosing partners and diversifying collaboration types, artists can significantly increase their visibility on platforms like Amazon Music.
How to maximise your earnings on Amazon Music
To boost your earnings, leverage Amazon Music for Artists to understand which of your tracks perform best. By analyzing listener demographics and streaming trends, you can optimize your release strategy effectively.
Additionally, engage with your fanbase consistently. Encourage them to stream your music on Amazon Music Unlimited, which can lead to higher payouts. This direct engagement and strategic use of platform features help artists maximize their revenue potential.
You can also explore revenue streams from your fans that go beyond music. Integrate merchandise with your artist page to earn more money from fans who want to represent your music. From Amazon Music for Artists, users can add merch to artist profiles that they have access to so listeners can easily convert to buyers.
By combining these insights and proactive strategies, you can not only enhance your profile but also significantly increase your earnings through Amazon Music.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to the most common questions about Amazon Music.
How do I cancel my Amazon Music Unlimited subscription?
To cancel your Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, start by visiting music.amazon.com. Once there, navigate to the upper right hand corner and click on the settings icon, usually represented by a cogwheel. From the dropdown menu, select “Your Amazon Music Settings.” This action will take you to a new page where you’ll see the option for Amazon Music Unlimited. Look for the “Subscription Renewal” section, and there you’ll find a button or link to cancel your subscription. Click on it and confirm your decision to cancel.
Why am I being charged for Amazon Music despite having an Amazon Prime subscription?
The reason you are seeing charges for Amazon Music despite having an Amazon Prime subscription could be due to your enrollment in Amazon Music Unlimited. This service is separate from the Prime membership and offers an expanded music library. If you started a free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited and did not cancel it before the trial period ended, your subscription would automatically convert into a paid subscription, thus incurring charges.
Can I use Amazon Music for free even without an Amazon Prime account?
Using Amazon Music without a Prime account is possible, though it comes with several constraints. A free Amazon Music plan includes frequent advertisements that can interrupt your listening experience. When playing albums or playlists, the only option available is shuffle mode, which plays the tracks in a random order rather than sequentially.
While you have access to a wide array of playlists, internet radio stations, and podcasts, there are a few more restrictions to consider. For instance, you can only stream music on one device at a time, and there’s a cap on how many songs you can play. Additionally, it’s important to note that free users cannot download songs for offline listening, meaning you need to be connected to the internet to enjoy your music.
Which devices support both Amazon Music Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited?
Both Amazon Music Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited support a variety of devices. These include computers, such as Macs and desktop PCs, as well as mobile devices like Android smartphones and iPhones. They are also compatible with iPads, Amazon Echo smart speakers, Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, Amazon Fire tablets, and can be accessed through Google Chrome and various other web browsers.
How much does Amazon Music pay-per-stream?
As streaming services pay artists on a pro-rata basis, it’s inaccurate to give the pay rate of a stream for any platform. This model collects all of the revenue earned on services from advertisements and subscription fees, then splits it based on the number of streams earned in a month.
Amazon Music pays artists based on streams through its two main services: Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music. Each stream generates royalties, and the payout rates can vary depending on whether the listener is a Prime member or a Music Unlimited subscriber. While specific rates fluctuate, artists earn revenue from each stream, similar to other major streaming platforms.
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