DISTROKID VS TUNECORE VS CD BABY VS ASCAP VS BMI VS SOUNDEXCHANGE VS SONGTRUST

[@steelpraud]

I just wanted to make music

[@vjrn9945]

same i realized with this video that making the song wouldn't be the hard part

[@earcake1886]

Keep up the good work

[@Battlebunjee]

😆 😂

[@andreblankenship1031]

Maaan he makes me not even wanna rap nomore 😒

[@Alby-sky]

@@andreblankenship1031 don't feel like that brother. Keep focusing on the music and just come back to this video when you're ready to take it a bit further. Don't do it for the money, just think of how you might reach the heart and soul of people that will relate to your song and change a part of their lives. If it goes somewhere, awesome, if not, at least you made music you love and shared it with a few others.

[@elimorgan3208]

Jesus dude I just wanna make music this shit is sooo overwhelming

[@705tv]

Just look at the comments just below ... If you wanna make music just for yourself keep going but if you got real talent, nothing's free in this world so rewatch the video 5 times if you need because you really should take consideration about learning all the music business side ! It's how you gon get paid bro

[@we_rebel]

literally working on a platform that registers on your behalf at all the royalty collection societies.

[@dallastaylor9640]

been searching the entire internet for this information and this guy answers it all in 10 mins. What a guy

[@TL-uq3hq]

Dallas Taylor big facts lol

[@bluenetmarketing]

Dallas - I tried taking your link to get the free download PDFs, but I ended up in a Typeform funnel and never got anything. What gives? Did you ever get anything?

[@Ryu2o4]

Dallas Taylor I’m guess you smashed the subscription button as well.

[@R-Mc]

So who do you use to distribute your music

[@omarpervaiz]

Word bro!

[@VicSmith]

Don’t be discouraged by the amount of work, it’s worth it and if done properly you can make a lot of music and money without the downsides of fame and popularity. Being in control of your artistry and business is priceless.

[@mosesmoses9017]

Agreed

[@LoneStoneMaalik]

Indeed. The work is well worth the benefits. I'm in the process right now.

[@abdur1914]

Thanks, I appreciate it. 🙏🏽

[@LilDrakeRecords]

How? 😂

[@VicSmith]

@@LilDrakeRecords that’s for you to find out sir. Everybody is different

[@siyab2406]

This is why artists needs to learn music business

[@Rslv_store]

DÈVE Thanks for this, do you reckon you could recommend some of the services left out? Bless

[@Rslv_store]

DÈVE Thanks 🙏🏾 im from the UK

[@s.luciano353]

@@SleepMeditationandAffirmations I wanna start a record label and I’m trying to learn more about music distribution

[@essienm1]

@@SleepMeditationandAffirmations I'd sincerely appreciate this info as well.

[@taviabrissett8057]

Aite

[@TheDesperateArtist]

After watching me dealing with all the DAWs and plugins, My wife laughs at me and tells me I'm not a musician - I'm a Computer Engineer. And now, after watching this video and starting to implement everything - I got an upgrade: I'm a Computer Engineer/Accountant... 😬

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

Ari that's hilarious haha way to wear all the hats! It can be a maze for sure. Hey I wanted to put this on your radar, we offer a free workshop>>>www.indiemusicacademy.com/workshop on building fan base

[@Juliebird03]

Tax accountant here. I know that part of law and how to report the royalties... collecting them is a whole new world. Where's my magic carpet?

[@taviabrissett8057]

Hahaha Go "your wife" I mean and you too keep on too God Bless yall

[@LuciensMusic]

Just when you thought writing and recording something decent was the hard part,,lol

[@mainpage725]

Exactly

[@karlocage]

headache

[@susiejuarez8392]

On god this shihh confusing

[@nagomizik9358]

For real man!! Figuring this whole music business thing is such a labyrinth!!

[@jovic_giftfromgod1297]

Facts😂

[@user-gc1qn5lq6v]

Probably the greatest and clearest intro information on the subject.

[@metal-magazine]

The type of content with value for people. You covered everything without hesitation, without making people wasting their time. On point, plain simple. This is gold.

[@solargamingchannel]

You my friend are a fucking legend. I paid 2000 euros for lessons in music production and even they didn't know the answers you just provided.

[@michealgoves1130]

You paid 2000 WHY? KZbin tells you everything you need just look it up.

[@AlexaGoldSoul]

This was extremely helpful!! The way you explained everything was clear-cut, concise, not a bunch of overwhelming jargon, just information that makes sense for the indie artist. And its cool how you're in the trenches with us so we know you're actually going through the process and can speak from experience. Thanks so much!! Wishing you and all the other indie artists out there a successful journey in music!

[@RABSO4]

You are not selfish, God keep blessing you for this information

[@kekeperez3691]

Amazing. I pray God pours out a blessing over your life for sharing this amazing info.

[@ethos762]

@Enterfly dude, not every distributor is the same you have to find the right one for you.

[@__anthonyt99__]

@@ethos762 Check my music on spotify @Anthony T9 EP DROPPING IN 1 WEEk ALBUM SOON too tell ur friends thank you so much it helps a lot much love to you all stay safe and healthy!

[@Fire-Toolz]

this is god. this is the blessing.

[@willmcmillan1430]

This is hugely helpful. I have registered my first collection of songs with US copyright office, joined ASCAP, read about Sound Exchange, and need to learn more about Song Trust (and decide whether I join them directly or just go with the CD Baby Pro option and give up 9% of the money they track down on my behalf...) I look forward to watching more of your videos. And I watched/listened to one of your original songs, too. Well done!!!

[@dannycasler]

Brother thank you so much. I just had my debut solo album STOLEN after being distributed through Distrokid. A person impersonating a man who died in 2018 stole my music, uploaded it to all those services (by changing song titles) and he even used a video of me playing my songs to my daughter who's a toddler claiming to be him. Super f^&*ed up. Ive been in a nightmare situation trying to get it resolved

[@Wealthybaby]

Wtf 😳

[@Wealthybaby]

Wait how 😟

[@BigBubbs98]

F### that guy

[@Fire-Toolz]

wooooow. i'm so sorry. that is absurd

[@vicherinca]

wow. someone did that kinda thing with my music page on fb. deleted it. no idea who or how...wonder how you found out and how to avoid.

[@Michaelcq]

Thank you Ryan. Your video realy helped me.

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

There needs to be a $ button on static KZbin videos-cuz I for sure would have hit you up with at least a $5ver for this info/.PDF for now though, liked and subscribed. Thanks bro. oh yeah, gonna hit those streams too!

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

Ha! Thanks so much Brian! I'm so glad this channel is bringing huge value to you! Be sure to check out my FREE workshop that has more of these types of videos, you can find it on this page: www.indiemusicacademy.com/store Enjoy and I'll see you around :)

[@Londya]

@@IndieMusicAcademy Hi I asked you a question above. Could you please answer my question? I need some clarity. Thanks.

[@spitjometer]

@@IndieMusicAcademy dude !!! great content but you really need to take a look at broken links on your FREE workshop page and your free guides page

[@workitbeats6297]

Maybe get a Patreon account for this channel?

[@flywittzbeats4008]

For real what’s your Venmo?! Lol

[@candicemoll8386]

I think it's safe to say this video just changed my life. Subscribed, liked, PDF downloaded and shared with all of my muso mates. THANK YOU!

[@MizVanezza]

Thank you so mu h!!!

[@aleethelfa9880]

This is very informative I totally appreciate dat.

[@ryanreeves5618]

Bro how could you give this a thumbs down? This is such quality, knowledgeable content. Good shit Ryan.

[@MarkHallOfFame]

Because people are weirdos. Lol

[@neonkymtrails8354]

Thank you, I’m a inspiring musician and I like to turn my talent into something that’s more than just a hobby. This video helps.

[@JoshSource]

This was the most helpful out of everything I’ve been researching so far. And so succinct! Thank you!

[@xtrol4330]

ive watched this 3 time already and everytime i watch it gain a better understanding of everything he is talking about

[@hellatoasted2897]

Wow, this is so important. I will be sharing this with all of my songwriter & musician friends.

[@Herbsus]

Finally someone who explains this simply to understand step by step no confusing fuzz, differentiated all the different services while explaining each of their uses vs what'll still be missing due to the other services not being covered by just one thank the heavens I'm glad I finally found your video I was tired of scouring the ends of the internet for this simple info you the 🐐💎💪🏾

[@DatAnydex]

What’s with the dislikes? This is a free, helpful and informative video. Just the good content should cause one to be careful on how to submit compositions for the world to access. I give it a 👍🏻 and thanks, Ryan!

[@DatAnydex]

Enterfly On your point of distributor scams, you are quite right about that!

[@DonDadaGND]

Some people don't want other people to learn what they know because they enjoy the feeling of being ahead

[@guntersansara9957]

it`s from distrokid

[@Genolexis]

It's from the Distrokid fanboys 😩

[@DatAnydex]

@@Genolexis Yeah. The video is 2yrs old. I haven't used Distrokid. Things change so fast nowadays. Rules, tax methods, etc,etc. Things remain tricky in the music selling world.

[@badkar-ma]

For many years I tried to comprehend all the entities I needed to register my music with. Even though I registered with all the right ones I still didn't and couldn't understand or explain their roles. Thank you for explaining all this stuff in simple easy language so I can refer others to this video! 👏👍🤗

[@DMDTSIDIOUS]

This was the most helpful out of everything I’ve been researching so far. And so significant ! Thank you!

[@ArmchairRamb0]

This is a fantastic video, even 3 years later. Thank you so much!

[@MoniJohnson]

Great info. I've been out of the game for 14 years and was recently researching this same info. Thanks for posting.

[@jackiejames8575]

Thankyou so much, can see the wood as well as the trees now.

[@larryt689]

Thanks Ryan. Every songwriter needs to watch this video. It's that important.

[@marcuslwashington6515]

2 or 3 times

[@tiradoentertainmentllc.9248]

THANK YOU RYAN!! for making this easier! and sharing your experience!!

[@TeraGreene1]

"Distrokid is dead to me" 😂 I loved the smirk after that, probably because I saw your video about how it all went down. Thanks again! Be well and continued success to you. :-) Oh, and you just got a SUB from me. I don't hand those out to often. Peace!

[@augstsh]

how do you deliberately name your own company "ascap"

[@ZoeyZee]

😂

[@__anthonyt99__]

​@@ZoeyZee Check my music on spotify @Anthony T9 EP DROPPING IN 1 WEEk ALBUM SOON too tell ur friends thank you so much it helps a lot much love to you all stay safe and healthy!

[@odstaples549]

This man right here is incredible for giving out this information for free I just happened upon his videos when I was looking into different publishing options and he made everything a million times clearer needless to say I will be subscribing for future content great job man!

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

Glad to help! Thank you for the kind words and excited to have you along! Click this link if you'd like to get even more content we've created to help artists, this gets you our free workshop resources >>>www.indiemusicacademy.com/workshop

[@shadakazstas8146]

This was so enlightening, as I am new to this and wanted to know more about what I didn't know THANKS : )

[@tengumusic8078]

I’ve been looking into this since I discovered how shady Distrokid is and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Thank you so much for clearing everything up for us, INCREDIBLE value and with a thorough delivery. You’re nothing short of a godsend 🙌

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

You're very welcome!

[@kimbadagr8_]

So what do you recommend using?

[@neka_vsg_fitness6049]

I appreciate this video I been writing for years and now taking these steps is going to be helpful

[@TerreleRose]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH THANK YOU FOR THE HELP. WHAT I WOULD REALLY LOVE TO SEE IS A PART 2 TO THIS VDEO SHOWING US HOW TO UPLOAD A SONG WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE STEP BY STEP! CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR YOUR EMAIL TO ASK HOW TO DO SO IN THE MEANTIME!!!! THANKS AGAIN =)

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

Thanks!

[@vrucewayne]

clicked on this video to learn something but now im just overwhelmed.

[@SoulitaireRecordsOfficiel]

Dude thank you man may God bless you even more for this!!! ive been chekin for distribution for 2 years now and was still not sure how to proceed but the way you broke it down made it crystal clear ill be checking either octiive or awal....thanx again!! subbed!!!

[@cherithbrook6056]

Thank you so much for explaining all of this so clearly and simply. Copyright laws are so tough and ever changing! hopefully you keep making videos about this type of content.

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

Uploading another video today! Stay tuned!

[@allisonstrock]

This was awesome thank you so much! I already started with Distrokid and now Im nervous lol. A bunch of friends recommended though!

[@Ron_shan_musiq]

How long have you been in distrokid

[@JoeAtClaricast]

Thanks, a lot of work went into this I'm sure. A lot of research required for musicians it seems!

[@wtfjohndoe7004]

Tunecore just got sued for copyright infringement first class action lawsuit. So stay far away from tunecore!!!

[@valerieshearmanmusic]

Ooops I’m with TuneCore?

[@liljons6753]

For what?

[@wtfjohndoe7004]

They got sued for not paying people their mechanical royalties

[@__anthonyt99__]

@@DiegoSilvadosSantos1 Check my music on spotify @Anthony T9 EP DROPPING IN 1 WEEk ALBUM SOON too tell ur friends thank you so much it helps a lot much love to you all stay safe and healthy!

[@__anthonyt99__]

@@liljons6753 Check my music on spotify @Anthony T9 EP DROPPING IN 1 WEEk ALBUM SOON too tell ur friends thank you so much it helps a lot much love to you all stay safe and healthy!

[@TreeFarmerMusic22]

Wow...this was EXTREMELY useful to watch!!! Thank you so much, for sharing this information with us! I'm just now taking steps, into becoming aware of the nitty gritty details of steps to take, with music production and releases/distribution, etc...because I plan to start having music ready to release, in the near future. I had no idea about 90% of what you cover here, so this is loads of crucial information, that will help me be truly prepared, for when the time comes, that I release some of my own music, and even any recordings or performances, of cover songs.

[@jennydang3292]

Am I the only nerd who took notes only to learn at the end I didn't have to? LOL

[@MihaiPopean]

did the deed as well, lol :)

[@TreeFarmerMusic22]

Nope. I just took notes of pretty much, literally everything...and then was made aware, that I wasted my time, pausing and rewinding to certain parts hahahahahahahaha

[@vintagerumors]

It is rare to find such a concise, direct and helpful explanation, and finally enlightening, of how commissions and copyrights work. thank you very much

[@lukejbonner]

Damn...thanks, man. I wish we had someone doing this for Australia.

[@DiggyDiamond24]

Definitely dope how you explained it, I tell ppl all the time about all these things when I teach music publishing, I will start sending them to your videos

[@renzoverde5066]

This was great, very impressed and educated. The PDF was just a cherry on top, much love!!

[@zappastail]

Thanks a million Ryan, this relieved a lot of anxiety I was having on these subjects. Watched several videos on the subject and yours just speaks my language.

[@jeanpierremusica]

Super valuable information, thanks Ryan for sharing those amazing tips, time to put it to work now! Please, keep us updated if anything changes or improves about this key subject for us musicians. Great work my friend!

[@LukeTruanMusic]

Wow! This info is right on. I found all this information the hard way - countless hours searching and reading the copyright circulars! Which I recommend reading anyway.

[@rphuntarchive1]

"As far as BMI and ASCAP are concerned, he's the song writer and so he's going to get the performance royalty" Yep, this is a big reason why the Go Go's broke up. Only 2 members, mainly Jane Wiedlin, were getting most of the money, because they were the writers.

[@JeremiahShowtyme]

This is literally the best explanation of everything. Damn 😮. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@KINGRABEATS]

The information that you provide is Awesome! You really cover many aspects of protecting your music, Thank you ...I have watched this video at least 10 times as refresher course to build and protect and also to earn monies from my works, so thank you again. You simply Rock!

[@creatingnearcalvados6069]

This was so helpful. I have searching for months to find all of the answers and you have got it there in one small video.

[@rodrigosolorzano2056]

Thank you for this excellent video! I was specially interested on where you talk about the 5% paid to session musicians and how that's collected and paid by SoundExchange for non interactive streaming platforms. I'm curious to know how do Interactive platforms like Spotify and Apple Music actually pay that to musicians if it's not through SoundExchange. I've been looking for that all over and can't seem to find it. Thanks!

[@yasinradee]

I'm crying. Thank You. This information is so valuable and priceless. It's hard to get all this information in one place. Thank you again. So glad I found this video. And ive watched a million videos. 👑

[@eLLBdotmusic]

Hello. Thanks for sharing. Why sign up with BMI if Songtrust collect the same royalties including international royalties? Does one collect non- interactive and the other doesn't?

[@cheeseasmyweakness]

FINALLY. It's not so confusing where I'm supposed to start now.

[@frankhoeppel2314]

This is the reason they call it the music business. Grateful to have this in one spot. Onward!

[@kubita-thecall8795]

Thanks Leadership 🥰. Watching from Swaziland 🇸🇿✌️💕. I needed this before I released my first project. Be blessed sir.

[@stevenbarry6488]

Thank you Ryan very clearly articulated and right to the point. Although I am familiar with everything you described the way you put it together gives me a reason to forward this video to a few young artists that I don't have time to sit down with. I subscribed and will check out your past and future videos. Stay well. Steven Barry

[@MYZTICTRAVLER]

Very good content: Highly actionable, usable, and pertinent. Plus, the ten minutes flew by. The video was over so fast! Thanks!

[@KidSofoknoEnvy911]

I'm super grateful to you for sharing on what would else be confusing to unobtainable answers I look forward to your future content #subscrided

[@RyanFenson-Hood]

God of translating biz issues to musician, I thank you:) So many youtube vids about this stuff out there that don't actually address the issue of the indy musician, such as, we have no idea of what any of the rights segments are in the first place. I was looking for somebody sharing all the pertinent info meticulously in a way that actally makes sense to the indy musician publisher and you delivered. Thanks again for the clarity and care!

[@PabloPayson]

Distrokid does not pay 100 and they take years to collect you “100% royalties” till the point you never receive them.

[@Elektr0hazard]

A friend of mine used Distrokid to publish a song and he made his first dollar and this was like 2 or 3 months ago, so there's that lol

[@workitbeats6297]

Why do they not pay 100? They say they pay 100 on their website

[@thebckyrd64]

@@workitbeats6297 Not anymore apparently They added some bullshit at the front page of the site if you check now Really fishy

[@justanotherguyful]

@@thebckyrd64 You're talking about the "(after paypal fees and any taxes and whatnot)" part? What taxes are there if you are in the US?

[@nothingnew7273]

justanotherguyful there are no taxes, you handle and pay your own taxes no distributors pay your taxes it’s just a complete scam

[@larrycavallucci3258]

Ryan, by the way, I took Steve Leslie's Songwriting Course that was on your website. BOTH the course and Steve were Excellent!

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

Edit: Some of you asked why I was banned from Distrokid so I made a new video explaining the whole tragic sequence of events: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4q4nKGerMlkj5o ...You'll be shocked 🤯 Who's life has been changed by this ultimate guide? I really tried to break it down for you guys so there is absolutely no confusion as to what you need to do. Let me know if you have any questions, I'll be answering questions for the next 3 hours! Ask away!

[@FiendlyDevil]

I was frying my brain yesterday trying to figure this all out--and here we are, the next morning, you uploaded THIS. THANK YOU. The timing is an epic synchronicity. Liked, Subbed, 'Bell'd'. Thank you, brother.

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

That's what I LOVE to hear! Thank you for the great comment!

[@dylanmiller4851]

This was the most helpful and descriptive video I’ve found for this topic. Thank you so much!

[@antoniosvidakis]

Registering level: *"Just when I thought I was out they pull me back in"*

[@Its_I_Ziggyman]

lol

[@brookthorn4211]

I've been in publishing since 1990 and just learned something I didn't know!! Nice job dude.

[@KeithSpinneyMusic]

I have CDbaby pro. The cool thing about it is they register my songs with Soundexchange and BMI. Takes a lot of my work off my shoulders. Worth checking into to. I have an account with Distrokid too. Just learning the ins and outs. Not really impressed with them.

[@annmarie3573]

I was just wondering this. Thanks!

[@SWIFTY_WINS]

Bro, wow!... Thank you so much for enlightening all of us with such gems of knowledge here! I hugely appreciate what you're doing for all of us in the independent artist/music community, sharing your wisdom, knowledge, and personal experiences out of the kindness of your heart for free on KZbin here just to help the next man to maybe succeed on his own... It's empowering stuff my guy, so just know that it's really appreciated and you're really appreciated. Thank you so much for stuff like this, and keep it coming!!

[@G9K1]

About the copyright part: What if I am not a US citizen? Do I still write it under the US copyright office? Or is there like a different office for every country and I should write it there? Does it matter? Thanks :)

[@gfmcorp6161]

@Camilo Ortega There are countries that doesn't have any. Like you are living in the usa on legal status and you are an artist, you can't register your song to copyright office in the usa?

[@danielradians3708]

I love the tone and clarity. Thank you.

[@themusicianslounge8562]

I am a long time musician and I own a recording studio and all the information that you just gave me is awesome. I did release one album with LANDR DISTRIBUTION And it didn't do well. But now I am going back to tune core. All the steps you mentioned in your video helped me out a lot thank you so much.

[@LivingstonGina]

I’m a long time songwriter recording artist thank you for this great video!

[@ayearetee3342]

This is PERFECT! I love how he's sour about distrokid but he's still honest. Gives everyone the benefit of the doubt. Good qualities brotha 👍 liked/subscribed !!

[@theastroproject3025]

Wow, an actually effective video in 2022 KZbin 👏🏼👏🏼 Good Job Sir, Thank you!

[@juandiegovillacis2151]

What's the lowest amount of $$$ needed for ALL that?

[@janickagrayston1168]

Wow. You rocked this overview. And a PDF to boot! Thank you so much!

[@CreativeIsolation]

This was extremely helpful! Quick question, what about acquiring a mechanical license for a cover you’ve written? Which organization handles mechanical licenses? And sync licensing?

[@URIM7Band]

Everything I was looking for in one easy video....thank you Ryan

[@BrothaNeo]

O.M.G!!! Why does the music industry have to be SOOOOOO ridiculously DIFFICULT lol! Sad that we can't just make music and get paid. Thank you for this video though.

[@earlkeith4135]

Anytime Money is Involved You Better Believe the Greedy sobs will Be Finding ways to get their Greedy Hands in It! Not like the Good Ole Days at Sun Label or Others that were just about Music! You Have Big Music Executives that Don't even Like Music Getting Rich!

[@valerieshearmanmusic]

So right but norm only do we love performing But now we have to become our own record company and it’s hard to promote yourself is it not? Thanks for the tip!

[@willievaughn6474]

You are appreciated and Superfantastic. I really appreciate your humility. God bless you

[@sisekeloshawn]

Ok, he has it for Distrokid!😂

[@ItsBurnahMan]

Awesome video. I just finished a music business program in Canada, but it's great to hear these things from an American perspective.

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

That's awesome! Glad you were able to get both!

[@jebatman756]

Oh, my god...so in addition to a distributor, i need to sign up for like 5 more services?? Geez

[@Yerotik]

@Enterfly elaborate bro!

[@Yerotik]

@Enterfly oh yeah that's super facts ya ll have an alternative tho? I have so much music everytime I go to pick a distributor i get discouraged it's like picking a pimp lol

[@Yerotik]

@Enterfly thanks yeah that would be dope but I think spotify and tidal, I know tidal doesnt let you directly upload without one of those distributors

[@BLVJeezy]

@Enterfly how can you be your own distributor?

[@taylorcliff6609]

@Enterfly there is a difference between a promoter and a distributor. sad thing is music distribution still costs and is fairly hard to do your self. slapping your song on youtube doesnt make you a distributor. you cant just put your song on spotify, the best playlists on there are basically invite only and the others cost.

[@larrylovejr82]

You answered all of my questions in this video 📹. Thank you 😊 🙏🏽

[@ThomasJakobMusic]

URGENT question: Is it smart to apply for BMI when you're outside the US?

[@heyguntur]

up

[@ThomasJakobMusic]

@@heyguntur dying to know hehe

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

You might have trouble with the application process if you don't have US documentation/bank account/ etc. I suggest affiliating with the PRO of the country you reside first before establishing an overseas PRO.

[@heyguntur]

@@IndieMusicAcademy have u any videos talking about the steps to properly when the artist release songs? I'm still confused

[@mbusoguma5504]

Just about the most valuable resource I've ever come across on YT. Thanks a ton, bro

[@sirrichter5336]

Serious Question: So once i upload my music, i have to pay an annual fee to keep it online? Is there anyway to just do a single fee to have it permanently up?

[@meldmagic]

🦉 That's Distrokid that you pay $20 annually but you can release as many tracks as you like. If you decide to stop paying yearly, DistroKid gives artists the option to pay $29.99 USD per single or $49.99 USD per album to keep your songs on the streaming platforms indefinitely. If you release a lot of songs DistroKid may be a good choice. CDBaby's fees are higher but there's no annual fee. It may be the better deal for fewer releases. If you just want to have your music publicly available without selling it, consider mp3 hosting sites like SoundCloud or KZbin, hosting them on your own website, or peer-to-peer file sharing (BitTorrent, Napster, Limewire).

[@thisduckisgoingtokillme]

Bandcamp is also a really good place to upload your music free of charge, and you can have it on the platform for as long as you want.

[@eidanlopez3554]

I paid distro kid 20 about 2 years ago and never paid again and all my music is still up and they won't take it down seems fishy to me

[@sirrichter5336]

@@eidanlopez3554 do u own ur masters?

[@eidanlopez3554]

@@sirrichter5336 yea

[@danielstratman1]

You're a gifted teacher. Thanks!!

[@klevdavful]

6:12 let me get this straight. I have a song that I wrote you can hear it and go performanc it somewhere and get 45% of the royalties? U don't have to consult my permission at all? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@baselsettlements3214]

That's because when you register with a performance rights organization that gives them the authority to license your music through agencies like Harry Fox you don't need a performance rights be your own publishing company get your own barcode and your own isrc

[@PoppaMagiViewsNovember]

@@baselsettlements3214 What are all the requirements to be a music publisher and can you obtain 100% royalties of your own music world wide doing so without performance rights organizations? Also...do you need to apply for digital distribution services...or as a music publisher will be granted access to such independently separate from them?

[@donita4754]

Wow you just made clear the things that has been confusing all the while in this video.... thank you so much...