The Problem with Music Distributors

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Music distributors are like the new record labels. Here's some things you need to know before distributing your music.
There's a lot of problems with music distributors-I'm gonna highlight some of them and hopefully help you navigate the craziness. I'll also show you a few alternatives to music distributors. It's totally doable to release your music without them.
If you do decide to go with a music distributor, just know what you're getting into. It'll prevent frustration later on.
0:00 intro
1:15 the problems
4:02 free alternatives
4:47 conclusion

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27 июл 2024

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@adamchairly 2 года назад

You are making amazing, informative content for artist, keep up the good work!

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

thank you Adam! will do!

@sisternebo Год назад

Great information Thankyou for helping artists to take their power back! keep up the good work! knowledge is power

@Caged_Monuments-x6p 5 дней назад

So basically there are gate keepers keeping broke artist off of iTunes, spotify and amazon?

@djlistic Год назад

Gud info thanks alot

@wqnd Год назад

i got back doored into the believe system... it sucked tbh... but my streams were not very high

@palkiss Год назад

Man. This is the most informative, honest and inspiring video on this topic I've found. I didn't even expect inspiration :D Thank you for your advice and transparency on all of this mess that is releasing music. It's very much appreciated.

@freshlysunlit Год назад

For sure mate! Thank you for the kind words ✌

@venkosta2945 Год назад

Great information.Thank you.I am distributing with Tunecore but after an year creating music and distributing with them I have almost zero results .It is not about money,but having streams means your music has been heard,something I dont have with them.I do confess I am not very good with promoting myself.I am an artist,not manager.All these playlists adds I see from time to time seems not easy to trust...So your video was helpful indeed.Thanks I will have to think about what to do with my next song which expect to be ready in about week may be.Somehow dont trust Tunecore will bring me some good luck.I wish you from my heart good luck and may the music be with you!

@dj_aljnmusic 2 года назад

Currently using Symphonic and Label Engine

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

How do you like em? Is it difficult to get accepted?

@dj_aljnmusic 2 года назад

@@freshlysunlit After I have used Onerpm, I decided to join symphonic, which is way better than them in so many ways, just recently tried label engine

@dj_aljnmusic 2 года назад

@@freshlysunlit I easily got accepted to symphonic after I have applied, I guess they would need to review your submission first. With label engine I think they mainly focus on labels, but they do with independent artist as well

@jjharmon8075 Год назад

I'm currently on music gateway and had nothing but delays and none of my music on any music platforms . I'm just very frustrated right because they have my money each month but none of my music is not on a music platform. Bandcamp has the worst reviews , I know, I looked it up.

@AutoWorldone 2 года назад

HolaTune is game changer, includes free plan , Release in 2 days, what do you think about HolaTune?

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

My initial impression is positive. Seem like a decent company offering competitive services. They're a new kid on the block so there aren't any reviews so there's a bit of a risk with using them since they're unproven. Also they're based in Georgia (the country) so have to note that for tech support.

@kartikkunwar20 2 года назад

Thank u brother 😇🙏 , i am your subscriber 😇

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

Right on! Cheers mate

@boyboss6144 2 года назад

Hey!! Can you make a free distributor vid?

@tekaru5625 2 года назад

Hey, I am kinda hopeless, so I gotta ask even here... Do you have any idea where to contact SoundCloud repost to get my old music deleted? I can't find it anywhere.

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

When you uploaded it you entered into a 1 year contract, you have to email them at support@repostnetwork.com within at least 60 days from the contract renewal date and request your music to be deleted. You can also just cancel your subscription and all your music will be deleted.

@tekaru5625 2 года назад

@@freshlysunlit Thank you so much! I have canceled my subscription like 4 months ago and it is still there... I went and messaged Spotify instead and they removed it for me. Thank you, though, I felt like it's almost impossible to find any contact.

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

@@tekaru5625 I'm sure these companies would prefer to never be contacted. Glad you got it worked out!

@arabianmusicbeats 2 года назад

What do you think of Landr?

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

It's a bit overpriced distribution, and if you want some solid AI mastering just get iZotope Ozone.

@arabianmusicbeats 2 года назад

@@freshlysunlit I don't think it's that much overpriced if you choose the distribution unlimited package

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

@@arabianmusicbeats that package does seem reasonable. It's def worth it if you're releasing multiple artists

@brysonmercury 2 года назад

Whate are your thoughts on Amuse?

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

They seem like a solid free option, and they also have decent reviews. I haven't used them personally but I'd consider them.

@brysonmercury 2 года назад

@@freshlysunlit They also have a paid plan around 20 something $ a year with even more and better features than the free option + faster release times. I was about to switch to Repost by SoundCloud but after the PewDiePie incident it does not seem very trustworthy anymore 😅

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

@@brysonmercuryYeah, that incident made me question them as well. The Amuse premium plan does look pretty nice. Doesn't hurt to give em a try! Always good to find the Terms of Service and what kind of contract your entering into first. Like with Repost by Soundcloud I found out it's a year contract with every release so you can't even change distributors unless you notify them to not renew your contract.

@silveramateur571 2 года назад

Just wondering do you still working with SoundCloud platforms for mainstream?

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

Hey, could you clarify your question?

@silveramateur571 2 года назад

@@freshlysunlit if you still using repost by SoundCloud as your distributor ? Im with tune core right now but I what a cheaper one, Distrokid is not an option whas my first one and they have a bad customer service.

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

@@silveramateur571 Yes, I'm currently still using them. I also have an album on CD Baby, and I'm considering migrating my all my releases to CD Baby. They have no annual fees so it's more expensive upfront, but cheaper in the long term.

@silveramateur571 2 года назад

@@freshlysunlit cdbaby sound better than tunecore im tired of paying every single anual, But im going to start for the moment with Repost then i will migrate to cdbaby

@freshlysunlit 2 года назад

@@silveramateur571 Yeah, the annual fees are annoying. One thing to note about Repost by SoundCloud is you enter into a 1 year contact with each release where you can't move your music to another distributor, and you have to notify them at least 60 days before the end of that contract to terminate it and make your music available to migrate to another platform.