Streaming services keep appearing. That creates a problem for artists. If you released a song five years ago, how do you make sure it automatically reaches platforms that didn’t exist when the song was originally…
Tag: distrokid
DistroKid’s Social Media Pack is designed to help artists monetise uses of their music in user-generated videos. That sounds appealing. But it’s worth looking closely at the economics. What does it cost? DistroKid currently charges:…
DistroKid has introduced a music publishing administration service, giving independent songwriters another way to collect royalties generated by the compositions they write. The new service was formally announced on 5 October 2026. That makes it…
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,…
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.…
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…
