Stopping a music-distribution subscription isn’t like cancelling Spotify Premium. Your own music catalogue may be affected. DistroKid operates an annual membership You pay for continued access to the platform and distribution service. DistroKid’s Leave a…
The difference between DistroKid Musician and Musician Plus looks fairly small at first. But for artists trying to run a proper release campaign, it can matter. DistroKid’s US Musician plan currently costs $24.99 per year,…
Yes — for ordinary streaming and music-store revenue, DistroKid says it passes 100% of the earnings allocated to artists, minus banking fees and applicable taxes. That’s a strong offer. But artists need to understand exactly…
For normal streaming and music-store earnings, DistroKid says it does not take a percentage. If Spotify allocates $100 to your recordings, DistroKid’s stated model is to pass through that $100, minus banking fees and applicable…
The simple answer is: For ordinary streaming and download earnings, DistroKid says it takes 0%. Artists receive 100% of what stores allocate to them, minus banking fees and applicable taxes. But that doesn’t mean DistroKid…
DistroKid Bank is where artists can see royalties that have been reported and made available through their DistroKid account. Think of it as the financial dashboard between streaming-platform reporting and your real bank account. What…
DistroKid says artists keep 100% of their ordinary streaming and download royalties. That’s true in terms of DistroKid’s distribution commission. But withdrawing that money can still cost you. Current DistroKid withdrawal fees DistroKid uses Tipalti…
Your distributor balance reaches £20. Should you withdraw it immediately? Maybe. But if each withdrawal has a fixed charge, waiting can dramatically reduce the percentage you lose. The basic maths Imagine a £5 withdrawal fee.…
You have royalties available. Now you need to get them into your bank account. Depending on your distributor, country and payment provider, you might be offered bank transfer, local transfer, wire, PayPal or other payment…
Music distributors love talking about what distribution costs. They talk less about what it costs to get your money out. For independent artists, that can matter. A distributor might advertise a cheap annual subscription or…
