{"id":85655,"date":"2021-06-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=85655"},"modified":"2025-01-10T17:14:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T17:14:24","slug":"how-to-know-if-your-music-distributor-is-a-good-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-know-if-your-music-distributor-is-a-good-price\/","title":{"rendered":"How to know if your music distributor is a good price"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want to know how to get your music on streaming services? First you need a digital music distributor. But which distributor is the best value for money? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can’t wait for listeners all over the world to hear the music you’ve been cooking up? Whether you\u2019re an EDM producer,<\/a> in an indie-pop band, or run an independent record label,<\/a> you need a digital music distributor to get your tracks onto streaming platforms like Spotify<\/a> or Apple Music.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing an online distributor<\/a> for your songs can be overwhelming. After all, this is your music we\u2019re talking about \u2013 you\u2019ve sweated over it, put your heart into it, and you want it to be in good hands. Start Googling and lists of companies appear, all seeming to offer the same thing \u2013 and usually asking you to part with cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So which distributor is best for your music? There are several things to consider. How much do they charge upfront per release? Look into which stores they\u2019ve partnered<\/a> with \u2013 is it a truly worldwide reach, or are some territories missing? How many releases are you allowed, and are there hidden fees? You\u2019re trusting<\/a> them with your music \u2013 transparency is key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at some of the different digital music distributors and how they measure up in terms of price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First up: RouteNote. That\u2019s us, by the way. We offer free music distribution that keeps you in total control of your music \u2013 you can upload unlimited tracks<\/a> while keeping 85% of all revenue you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because you\u2019re always in control of your music, you can come and go as you please and switch plans at any time with each new release. For established artists who know for certain they\u2019re going to get a high volume of streams and downloads from their fans, RouteNote also offers Premium distribution,<\/a> letting you keep 100% of your earnings for upfront with yearly recurring costs that beat all competitors on price \u2013 but we\u2019ll get to them in a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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