The Music Distribution Thread

[worra]

I'm looking to release some music on some streaming services like Apple Music / Spotify / whatever.

Who here uses a distribution service, and are you happy with it? I'm talking about stuff like TuneCore, CD Baby, LANDR, DistroKid, etc.

Let's hear about your experiences!

[nogodsnobedtimes]

My last band used LANDR, no complaints. Seemed easy enough. I think the others are still using it for their new project as well.

[worra]

My last band used LANDR, no complaints. Seemed easy enough. I think the others are still using it for their new project as well.

Seems like the easiest/most modern solution but I'm a little turned off by the yearly subscription model? CD baby you pay-per-release, which seems like a better deal. Also note that I don't need any mastering services.

[JonnyAngle]

I use distrokid. Love it

Pro tip:
go to the website and start to sign up. Don't finish.

You'll get a 35% discount email a day later

Don't do it

Then you'll get a 40% off coupon email

Then I signed up.

[worra]

I use distrokid. Love it

Pro tip:
go to the website and start to sign up. Don't finish.

You'll get a 35% discount email a day later

Don't do it

Then you'll get a 40% off coupon email

Then I signed up.

Hot tips right here

[PeteeBee]

I use distrokid. Love it

Pro tip:
go to the website and start to sign up. Don't finish.

You'll get a 35% discount email a day later

Don't do it

Then you'll get a 40% off coupon email

Then I signed up.

What if you just keep waiting? When does it end?

[JonnyAngle]

What if you just keep waiting? When does it end?

I'm not sure

[worra]

Got my 35% coupon. I shall continue to wait.

[manymanyhaha]

Distrokid alternatives? I'm fed up with them.

Want something that is a one-time payment and not a subscription or rolling charges.

[Blackened Soul]

CD baby does that.. like everything else they have their annoying quirks…

[manymanyhaha]

Which annoying quirks are you referring to? Just curious because this might be the option I'm going with.

[BitchPudding]

I use distrokid. Love it

Pro tip:
go to the website and start to sign up. Don't finish.

You'll get a 35% discount email a day later

Don't do it

Then you'll get a 40% off coupon email

Then I signed up.

+1. Exactly what I did when I started to up my distribution game.

[Olin]

Distrokid alternatives? I'm fed up with them.

Want something that is a one-time payment and not a subscription or rolling charges.

Can't recommend anyone to you but I can recommend not using Landr. They really botched the last three releases of mine in a row, were weirdly picky about stuff and had some of the most incompetent, unhelpful customer service I've dealt with. Offered me a paltry $5 discount for completely fucking up a release I scheduled 95 days in advance lol. Hope there's someone better out there.