{"id":83787,"date":"2026-06-04T15:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=83787"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:41:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:41:52","slug":"how-to-distribute-your-own-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-distribute-your-own-music\/","title":{"rendered":"How to distribute your own music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">Getting your music on services such as Spotify and Apple Music is free, and easier than you think, when you use RouteNote for distribution.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to distribute your music on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and other leading platforms? With <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/\">RouteNote<\/a>, independent artists can distribute music worldwide from a single upload, making it easier than ever to reach new listeners without a record label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Upload your music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routenote.com\/rn\/signup_page\/design\"><strong>get started<\/strong><\/a>, create a release, upload your audio and artwork, add your release information, and choose where you want your music to be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RouteNote distributes music to streaming services, download stores, social media platforms and content recognition services, helping independent artists reach listeners around the world from a single upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Choose Free or Premium distribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring flexibility for artists at all stages of their career, RouteNote offers two distribution options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Free Distribution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>No upfront costs<\/li><li>No annual renewal fees<\/li><li>Keep 85% of your royalties<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4>Premium distribution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Keep 100% of your royalties<\/li><li>Pay a small upfront fee per release<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re releasing your first single or managing an established catalogue, you can choose the option that best suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Release review and delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your music is delivered to stores and streaming services, every release is reviewed by the RouteNote moderation team to help ensure it meets platform requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.routenote.com\/kb-article\/how-long-will-i-be-waiting-for-my-release-to-go-live\/\"><strong>Review times can vary depending on submission volumes, so we recommend checking the latest moderation updates and submitting your music well ahead of your planned release date.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Promote your music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distributing your music is only the first step. 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