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.…
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Cover songs are a popular way for artists to reach new listeners. But releasing a cover involves rights you don’t own. That’s why the process is different from distributing an original composition. What counts as…
Yes, DistroKid can provide UPC information for releases distributed through its platform. But what exactly is a UPC and why should artists care? UPC vs ISRC These two codes are often confused. ISRC identifies an…
DistroKid and Ditto Music have very similar headline propositions. Pay annually. Release unlimited music. Keep 100% of normal streaming royalties. So how do they differ? Pricing DistroKid currently starts at $24.99 per year in the…
LANDR started life primarily as an online mastering platform. Today it also offers full music distribution. That makes DistroKid vs LANDR an interesting comparison because LANDR’s wider ecosystem extends much further into music creation. Pricing…
Your ISRC is one of the most important pieces of metadata attached to a released recording. If you’re moving away from DistroKid, organising licensing or simply building better catalogue records, you may need it. What…
Yes. If you’re transferring the exact same recording from DistroKid to another distributor, you should generally retain the existing ISRC. What is an ISRC? ISRC stands for International Standard Recording Code. It identifies a particular…
DistroKid and Amuse both target independent artists, but their product structures differ in some interesting ways. Pricing DistroKid currently starts at $24.99 per year in the US. Amuse currently charges $23.99 per year for Artist,…
Can you move a song away from DistroKid without losing its Spotify streams? Often, yes. The key is making it easy for Spotify to identify the new delivery as the same recording. Use your original…
A pre-save allows a fan to connect with your upcoming release before it’s available. DistroKid offers this through HyperFollow. What happens when someone pre-saves? The exact functionality varies by music service, but the broad idea…
