Thinking about leaving DistroKid and moving your music to RouteNote? Switching music distributors can feel complicated, especially if your songs have already accumulated Spotify streams, playlist placements and listeners. But changing distributors doesn’t necessarily mean…
DistroKid is one of the best-known music distributors for independent artists. It offers unlimited music uploads, annual subscription pricing and access to major streaming platforms. But it’s not the only option. Whether you’re looking to…
Have you received a copyright warning from DistroKid? Has your music been removed because another company or artist claims to own the rights? Copyright disputes can be confusing, especially when you’ve written, produced and released…
You can legally release cover songs through DistroKid, but only when the recording meets the requirements of a cover. The distinction matters. A cover isn’t a remix If you record every instrument and vocal yourself,…
A live EP can give familiar songs a completely different life. It can show: It is also a new recording and should be treated as one. Start with the strongest performances Do not release every…
Finding out that your music has disappeared from Spotify, Apple Music or another streaming service can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you weren’t expecting it. Maybe you’ve spent years building up streams and playlist placements.…
DistroKid currently charges $12 per cover song per year for its cover-song licensing service. For one song, that’s inexpensive. For a large cover catalogue, the economics can change quickly. Example Suppose you release five covers.…
If you’ve spent any time exploring Japanese music on YouTube, Spotify or TikTok, you’ve probably encountered city pop. Known for its smooth basslines, funky guitar riffs, shimmering synthesizers and nostalgic atmosphere, city pop has become…
A great concert disappears quickly. The crowd goes home. The room empties. But if the show is captured properly, the performance can become: Apple Music Hall makes this workflow very visible: its new London venue…
Some anime opening songs are so good that fans never skip them. From the legendary opening of Neon Genesis Evangelion to the explosive energy of Chainsaw Man and the unforgettable melodies of Naruto, anime music…
