How to release using a SECOND artist name with DistroKid

How to use the Musician Plus feature to add a second artist name and release a song, EP or album using DistroKid.
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[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@EmadSaadDrasticMeasuresHipHop]

can the 2nd artist be connected to a verified artist page ect others ?

[@rtimestwo1907]

Great video Pete! Getting closer and closer to creating my own DistroKid account. Definitely use the link you provided. Guess I should get 1 artist name nailed down first! 🤣

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha! Yup. My biggest piece of advice is to make sure you are 110% on your artist name, as Spotify and Apple Music are really cracking down on artist name changes these days, as some people are taking advantage of this and releasing songs multiple times to try and promote them.

[@mathismorais715]

Thanks man I was wondering how you did to release your song with a second artist name, you got me covered 😁

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Aways my friend!! 🤘

[@bruceorr4984]

I’m glad you did this video..because this is something that I’ve been thinking about doing.. and am planning on uploading instrumentals under a different artist name..now that I feel I got this mixing and eq thing down..again thanks to you.. and using a different artist name for full songs including vocals..which I’m doing pretty good with as well..again thanks to you Pete my friend you are my burning bush that lets me know when it’s time to make the next move in home recording..I’ll let you know when I’ve released something

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha!! That’s the good thing about documenting my journey over the past 6 years - I’ve covered pretty much everything that others may be wondering about so folks can jump in and find all the answers to help them along.

[@bruceorr4984]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I swear Pete I didn’t even know what sub bass was 2 months ago..For R&B music I always thought it was just a kick drum LOL.. but now I’m using it adding a little distortion I’m getting things sounding really good.. there is so many good features in GarageBand without a doubt

[@Wxve6]

that's smart. I do what you describe all under the same artist name (Wave6) but i think I'm cool with that. Curious what made you choose 2 names? and any advantages/disadvantages you see for either method? thanks

[@jonispooks]

This was super helpful thank you!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@JackOlderProductions]

Thank you,Amazing video 🙏🎛️🎧

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@JackOlderProductions]

@@PeteJohnsMusic done 🙏👍

[@MsInstrumentalBeatz]

Thank you!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@kirtonk]

Thanks; so helpful since Distrokid doesnt really tell you this!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@izzyduzzit00]

thanks, was just looking on how to do this!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@izzyduzzit00]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks man will do. Quick question. Once you upload a song with a second artist will it automatically use info from your first. Like pic background and stuff on Spotify and iTunes do you just have to do all that over again or how does that work for 2nd artist? Ty

[@jareddow]

thank you!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍 More info here. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@birdy27designs77]

Thanks so much! Very helpful! Loved the walk through. Question: I'll be releasing as a solo artist AND as part of a group. Will this work for this situation? I collaborated with the group members and need to make sure everyone gets their share. (We're doing the splits differently for the composition and sound recording copyrights for the group.) We'll also need a different email for the group than I'm using for my solo project. Will I be able to do this through my 2nd artist name? Thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If you need a completely different login and email address for the DistroKid management you’d need a separate account. You can do al this through the one account and you will get a lot of the Musician Plus benefits from doing this, but it will be slightly more difficult to manage.

[@karadytube]

Thank you sir.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@emiel333]

Wow, that’s cool to release under a different artist name!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah. Now I have to make more “Righty Dokey” music. 😎

[@emiel333]

@@PeteJohnsMusic That’s awesome. I like the sound of this song. 😉

[@IsaacRayMusicChannel]

When changing your artist name on all your current live releases, will it automatically create a new artist page on streaming services? Specifically Spotify and Apple Music? I havent gotten clear info on this. Needed to know if I’m better off creating a new distrokid profile entirely and deleting my current releases from my old name and re-uploading them under my new name.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. This video might as more focused on creating a new and second artist name. It’s generally not advisable to change artist name as Apple Music and Spotify have cracked down on this lately due to to artists attempting to re-promote the same songs multiple times under different names. I wound tech out to DistroKid directly if you need advice and information on this. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@HammerMendoza]

Gracias !!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@sirblaze6918]

Thank you for the insight...it has helped me a great deal...I just want to know this...I have the musician plus subscription and I want to use it for two separate artiste...do both artiste get different accounts to receive their streaming money or would streams for both artistes go to the same account?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Both artist names can be reported on separately but are paid in to the one account which is whoever the owner of the account is. If you want complete separation you’ll need separate accounts.

[@loganweid3163]

Hey Quick question, I manage for different friends and currently have the Musician Plus membership. My one group goes by the name "Forever Yung" and We already have music on all platforms. When I go to add my friend Evanns music on this distro kid and change the name will it mess up anything with my first artists name.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. No it will keep both artists completely separate in all platforms. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@frankiebeagle2775]

Thanks for the great vid and info as always Pete! Now how do I create a second profile on Spotify?This happens after I have submitted to Distrokid?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Just go ahead and sign up to Musician Plus, then you'll be able to enter a second artist name which will be set up on DistroKid separately. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@frankiebeagle2775]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks, I have a Musician Plus on Distro and already have a Spotify artist's profile running. Question is how to best create a second Spotify Profile? Sorry, find all this backend stuff spins my head..

[@josedrive]

Good! Thank you! I got a question. The second artist name goes there completely Independent from the first one? Thanks

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. 100% unconnected. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@siennabentley]

Thanks for this video! When I try to type in my second artist name, Spotify automatically says "You're all set!", I don't get the chance to say that the artist is not already in Spotify, although I haven't released anything under this name before and there doesn't seem to be any artists of the same name when I've searched on Spotify... Is this ok? Will it still create a new artist account, or does it seem to think one already exists?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Yes, if it’s a new name it should just go through and create the new artist. You can always use the “Fixer” tool afterwards if there are any issues.

[@kimberly6729]

thank you so much :) will it then automatically be connected to the personal spotify profile, where the first artist page is already connected with?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It will create a new Spotify Artist profile once you have released multiple songs. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@Guitarmaster7272]

I'm just starting out with a buddy of mine with uploading music to Distrokid. I want my artist name to be B-Dawg, but it is already taken, but I do see more than one B-dawg on Spotify. Are duplicate artist names OK, or will they make me pick a different artist name? I could be "B-Dawgg" instead, which isn't taken

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You can use a duplicate name, it I always recommend to try to pick a unique name, as it prevents issues with songs showing up on the incorrect artist in Spotify, Apple Music etc. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@MultI-Beats]

How does it work under "Special Access" on your official artist channel? Does it give you two different sections to manage?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It’s a good question and unfortunately as I don’t have an artist account I’m actually not sure!

[@PufferBoyzOffcial]

Hi PeteJohnMusic ! I just want to ask could i use slash in our artist name example like this Mac Sacred | JZY | Clear One i just wondering thanks !

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I don’t think so? I think this is considered a multiple artist release or a featuring artist release which has its own requirements. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@habonmusic]

Hey I really need this i’ve been coming to lotta platforms on KZbin that no one really helped me...my question is how do you Connect your toner mic to settings in iPhone because my mike just sounds really harsh quiet is there anyway I can reduce that or do I need to set my microphone in Garage band for iOS not Mac users...

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. I would suggest providing more information over at the GarageBand Users Facebook group as there are a heap of great folks there who may be able to help. studiolivetoday.com/gbu

[@thirdwise]

Great video, and I love the track from what I heard. If I add featured artists to a track, and they don't currently have a Spotify Profile (They haven't released anything yet) how does that work?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Features artists are only part of the track title so will not show on your Artist pages. You can set up splits in DistroKid for sharing revenue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iISwdmCLoaqtnMk

[@thirdwise]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Will it automatically create a Spotify profile for the artist that's featuring?

[@DarkFlameMaster7]

So do you also have to create another ASCAP or BMI as well ? Or it’ll just fall under your first ACC for ASCAP or BMI

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Not related to PROs at all I’m afraid. You manage your performing rights organisations separately.

[@STARGODAT]

Hey there Pete, quick question regarding of making a second artist name. I have uploaded a track for a friend of mine, where it's still in the pre-release process as of now (more than 2 weeks) and was wondering on how to claim the second Spotify Artist Page, due to it telling me I've already claimed an 'Early Access Account' where I wanted to claim his account before the official release. Thank you!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I would suggest reaching out to DistroKid on this. Seems like a complex one. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@sketch2745]

you ever figure it out my guy ???? im having the same problem

[@STARGODAT]

@@sketch2745 Yup! The thing with this situation is that you have to wait until it’s release apparently (which obviously sucks), as my artist didn’t have any songs out making it only possible to have access to Spotify Artist Page when it’s officially out (but then again, I’ll have to look into it a bit more with a future artist that I’m trying to get started, so until then, will let you know then)

[@REAL6]

@@STARGODAT I have this problem now, did you ever figure it out? Because i cant see my second artist name on the artist page or within the app. Just my main artist name.

[@BanaKoolit]

did you figure it out fam?@@REAL6

[@Defensive_Wounds]

But, can it still show up as being my main artist when looking at the song from the secondary artist? Example - Foo Fighters released a metal album last month under the name Dream Widow' so when you search for sobg by that artist nane only this album comes up. But when you play a song it says Dream Widow/name of song/Foo Fighters. Is that an option? This is what I noticed on Spotify.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. I believe it is not possible. In my experience it treats each individual artist as completely separate.

[@thatkush777]

If i released music as a different name prior, but then deleted the music because of how common the name was and then created a new one. Now its time to change it again. do you know if Ill be able to use a second artist name with distrokid considering the first name I registered doesnt have any music released?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You should be able to use the second artist name if you have Musician Plus. If you want to change your origins artist name I believe you would need to ask DistroKid - studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@ESSIofficial]

What if your Artist Band Name Section has a drop down menu instead? My account has 2 artists on on, and I want to release a song with both of them as primary, what do I do?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Your song needs to be one primary artist I’m afraid. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@StephenMp]

Hi Pete, i've released some cover song, now I want to delete and release them as one album, do I need to choose a cover song again or re use ISRC code and find?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You will need to again declare them as a cover song but not sure how this works for having the single and the song on an album. You might need to reach out to DistroKid directly to confirm. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@Djpaulyt]

Question: our band covered a song our singer previously released on his own account. What do we need to do so it allows us to release it without issue?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. So, if it s an already released song then technically it’s a cover and needs to be released as a cover. Since it’s unlikely that they will protect their song and care about royalties, so perhaps you can release as an original?

[@Djpaulyt]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks for the info! Subscribed. Yeah singer won’t care, just wanted to make sure distrokid wouldn’t give us issues with it!

[@TheGeeJ]

Hey, Pete ... how can I claim my second artist name under Distrokid to my Spotify for Artists app/Page?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It will create a second artist page automatically for you. Http://studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@faithalityblog]

My question is: how do you monetize the two artist? Does the money belong to your single account or does each artist name need to have different paypal/bank accounts? (maybe is a stupid question but I want to be sure).

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, all the artists on your account are paid in to your master DistroKid account. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@faithalityblog]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you Pete. I really appreciate what you are doing with this channel. May God bless you, I wish you all the success :D

[@iloveyourodman7023]

thanks so much man, this shit was so easy and so spot on. appreciate it my nigga u GANGSTA

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤘😎

[@chuco.z]

If I released under a different artist name will the release still drop on the same youtube account? Or would it drop on another different youtube account

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Different. Your first release will go to a generic KZbin channel, then on e you have a second release, a new topic channel will be created.

[@GeorgeKam]

The upload in youtube will be on the existing account?how do you connect the New Artist account so it appears on his channel and not on the existing one?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Once you add a second artist name it will create a second account and name.

[@GeorgeKam]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thank you for the answer.have a great day

[@RichardsonHans]

Very nice tutorial. Thanks for the video. Now my question is "Do I have to create another spotify for artist account to claim the second artist name?"

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It gets created for you once you release. It’s part of the release process.

[@RichardsonHans]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks for your reply. So what you mean is, I only need to claim it using my existing spotify account that is already connected to my first artist profile? How should I do that. I hope you can also make a video about it. Thanks again for your amazing tutorial

[@Droppin_Deuces_On_Ya]

I've tried to do a co-release with an artist friend, but when I posted the album, it was uploaded on an identical artist name (Not my friends). How can I specify artist name if there are multiple on Spotify?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Unique names are best. There is a fixer tool on DistroKid if you need to fix things up. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@josedrive]

Thanks! Would know how to "hide" the public numbers of views on the tracks released? Thanks you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

That's a good question? Don't thinks it's possible on most platforms? studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@rocknrollprophetess]

thanks for the video, pretty straight forward. What happens with the profile pic? Does it just show the album/single cover? Can you add a second profile pic for your second name?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You can get a completely separate artist page on most platforms and customise as you would your original.

[@mickeydeeez2736]

hey i have a question about uploading with a band and another primary artist. the band name has an & sign and it auto detects that they are two different people. how can i fix this

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Good question? Short of changing it to the word “and” I’m not sure how you’d flag this? Perhaps check in with DistroKid directly. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@angelostsoutsis]

Hello. All well with the video but what about the official artist channel on youtube ? Do we have the right to open a second official youtube artist channel or does the auto-generated video goes on the first ? Thank you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. So the DistroKid release will go on a “topic” channel. You can then apply through DistroKid to have an artist channel and merge your videos with your music. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@angelostsoutsis]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Yes , but do they give the right to us to have a second official artist channel ?

[@angelostsoutsis]

And by the way your videos are super good ! I watch you for about a year !

[@REAL6]

Now how can you edit the info and avatar for the second artist? It doesnt come up for me on the app or the spotify artist webpage.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It will be automatically created for you once you submit a song with the second artist name.

[@REAL6]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks for the response. That's what I thought but that never pooped up for me. Maybe I'll have to write them.

[@sallyreid151]

Hello, I have a quick question. I just upgraded my plan to musician plus and was charged $35 even though I paid my $20 fee for the basic membership just a few months ago. I won't be charged $55 every year will I?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey Sally. With this within your first year? They will pro-rate your payment in the first year but not in subsequent years. You will only be charged the single yearly amount from now on however.

[@sallyreid151]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Oh okay, no it's my second year. Thank you for responding!

[@stephanhalbinger9965]

Hi Man! Awesome Content 🤙🏻 I have one problem still and i'm not able to find any solution.. i have the + abo, so i can have two artist accounts. I did write a song with a friend of mine and we want to be both main artists for this song on our release, that's why i chose the + abo. but somehow it is not possible to have both accounts for our first co-release-upload.. if we use our names with a "," in-between, then we only get one spotify account access and not two... is there any solution for that or am i on a wrong train of thoughts.. 😩 thanks for your answers and the whole community :) cheers

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Maybe check in with DistroKid directly on this one as I’m not sure. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@zX9-ly4ht]

Hey, I have a question. If you can create 2 accounts, how can you access the 2nd account? I mean, you obviously don't have access to this account, or do you? ​

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You have one account with DistroKid that has the two artist names. Once you release your first song with the second artist name you then have access to select between the two (or more if you have multiple artist names). You’ll also eventually have Spotify for Artiats and Apple Music artist accounts set up once you have multiple releases. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@zX9-ly4ht]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Yes, I know that, but my question is how can you add a second artist profile to Spotify for Artist?

[@abhineetmishra249]

Hey ! I am not able to choose between the 2 artists name, it either allows only artist A or as collab A,B but no option for only B. Please help, is it a bug ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If you have a Musician Plus plan, you can choose to add a new artist if you’ve only release using your first artist name. If you e already released as both you’ll have a drop down selector.

[@lordybelance3410]

Hey, John. Hope all is well. So just to be clear, I release my music using a second artist name by releasing my songs with both my real name and my stage name? Thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You can choose whatever artist name you like but the second artist name would be for a second separate separate project. You can’t release the same song under two artist names. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@lordybelance3410]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I think I get it now. Thanks!

[@MrTutututut]

Hey ! I'm trying to release a song with two other people. The thing is our artists names and songwriter names are the same ! And Distrokid won't let me upload cause it says that they need the real names ! HELP PLEASE ! Thank you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

That’s odd? You should be able to just put your real name in the songwriter field even if it’s the same as the artist name? studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@gouravsarkar7282]

So in musician plus plan i get 2 Spotify verified account for 2 separate artist ?????

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Two separate artists across all platforms.

[@jadenlemus]

Will doing this create a seperate account on Spotify for my second artist? Or will I have to make a whole new account

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It will create a new Spotify for Artists account for you.

[@jadenlemus]

@@PeteJohnsMusic will I lose previous progress on my other account ?

[@SouthsideRecords-oj1zj]

After releasing music where does listeners come from, how do l get on playlist and claim two artist profile

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You’ll need to learn about music promotion. Lots of good resources on KZbin. Second artist name will be created once you release using the Musician Plus plan under a second name.

[@corkineptuna1653]

Hello, do you know how can i add this new artist to my Spotify for artist?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I believe it will set up as a separate artist once you release.

[@jon-d4433]

If I don’t put the their name on the title. Will it still show up on the artist page if I used their name in the credits and used their email for splits?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. The artist name and title are completely separate from the meta data you enter. The stores will just grab the artist name and title directly. If there's a featured artist, or you have splits set up, it won't really do anything on Spotify, Apple Music etc.

[@aymaneelhadad2716]

We have a label plan in distrokid, How can we separate our profiles by using different emails ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

That’s not how it works sorry. There needs to be one overall owner and email address. I would recommend making a “[e-mail]” and all using that. Or just set up separate Musician Plus plans. Http://studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@yuji_butterflyboy]

So, what the difference between these?: Yin & Yang - Balance Yin, Yang - Balance Yin - Balance (ft. Yang) And how do you know when to use them?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

DistroKid have quite good info on this on their web site. I have links here. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@creamsyrup174]

Does Distrokid allow two names to be shown at the same time under the release?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sort of. Check out the bani g conventions and featured artist details. Http://studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@PARASAIL_WZ]

hey can anyone tell me do the 2 arist accounts share the 1 presave because i dont them connected at all i have a house music account and wanna upload rap one and not connect them at all

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It sure what you’re asking sorry? All my DistroKid info is here. Http://studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@yvngalvcard]

When I upload a song as the second artist name "wendigo" will it upload to my original artist KZbin the one I'm using to comment rn? If not do I set up another KZbin channel for my second artist name?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Second channel needed.

[@yvngalvcard]

Thank you so much! Nobody would answer this directly!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤘😎

[@ceedot187]

Does this apply to Spotify and apple as well? Meaning do I have to reclaim this new artist name after releasing under a new name

[@AnmolShelke]

This helps thank you 😊

[@nickyjames1132]

Here’s my problem. I’ve released a friend of mines music, 2nd artist, but now that I want to release a collab with someone else it will not allow me to input any new artist names… it will only allow me to choose my artist name or my friends who I released before. I can’t just type in artist name box, it only lets me click on with my name or my friends who I previously released. So frustrating

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. You’ll need to upgrade of your want a third artist. You can of course add a featured artist in the title. Or set it up to offer the collaborator a split and their own account. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@djespmusic]

i’m unable to claim my spotify for artist account on my second artist alias i recently uploaded a song for. so frustrating

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’ve reached out to DistroKid for help? studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@Mtvaris_Dabneleba]

Thanks for the video !!! But I'm having a problem. I have Musician Plus account and one album under each artist name. Now I when I want to add a single to one of them Distrokid says: "Your current plan only allows 2 artist names. To use more artist names, please upgrade your account." But I am not trying to add an artist name just adding songs to the existing ones. Please maybe you can help. Support is silent as dead. Thank You.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You should just be able to use the drop down to select one or your two artist names. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@Mtvaris_Dabneleba]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I am using the drop down. DK tells me that Spotify, Apple Music and KZbin Music already has 1 artist with this name (One month ago I uploaded an album from the same account). I am choosing "That's me". But in the end: "Your current plan only allows 2 artist names. To use more artist names, please upgrade your account."

[@Invisibletoday]

Hi is there any way to make the second artist name the main one?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I don’t believe so? But I’m not sure it would make any difference?

[@user-nr7kv3gc1s]

I’ve got a question So how do I change the profile of the second artist

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Gnats the profile where sorry? Might be a question for DistroKid. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@Wxve6]

Any way to EDIT and EXISTING RELEASE to add a second artist or it has to be done during the initial upload? Thanks, very thorough and helpful btw.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Generally need to remove and re-release for changes like that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKOmknd-qc6csKM

[@jakobriess9971]

What if I wanna make a collab? How would that work?🤔

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Generally you can simply add a featured artist to the title. Or if it’s a collaboration where you want to split royalties, you can use the Teams feature. All of his is covered over on my DistroKid FAQ - studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@jakobriess9971]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Alright thanks!

[@thandiwethareen345]

Is there a way I can remove the second artist I added on my distrokid?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Good question? If they have no active releases and you want to change to another artist name you might need to get DistroKid to fix this for you. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@ItsShyxe]

can you edit the second artist Spotify. like Spotify for artists?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Once you release, an artist account will be set up for your second artist. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@ItsShyxe]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thank you

[@HalkerVeil]

I wonder if there's anything like this for artists. As in painters.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

That’s a great question! Unfortunately I lm definitely not an expert in this area.

[@AnmolShelke]

Will I get verified on my second account as well on KZbin and Spotify, I just searched tht everywhere but no answers, thank you in advance ☺️

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I’m actually not sure sorry? I’m in the same position as just releases a song using my second artist name, so will definitely make a video once I find out.

[@AnmolShelke]

@@PeteJohnsMusic hey thanks for reply, and one more confusion "what if I upload from another artist name will it be uploaded on first artist KZbin or will it create another channel"

[@offlauretta6074]

@@PeteJohnsMusic did you find this out yet?

[@olenah.5858]

Hi! Does anybody knows how to add a band which name includes “&” sign without the system detecting it as two diffrent artists?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Good question? Maybe ask the DistroKid folks directly. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@mickeydeeez2736]

were you able to solve this?

[@olenah.5858]

@@mickeydeeez2736 hi, we’ve got to ask it to Distrokid everytime we wanted to add the band

[@mickeydeeez2736]

@@olenah.5858 can you share where and how to contact them? its quite difficult to contact them which the only thing u hate abt them

[@olenah.5858]

@@mickeydeeez2736 support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Just contact them here. We used to select “I need help with my music in services” and then “I need to make edits to or delete my release” and describe the problem. Hope it helps:)

[@Dannyp1807]

Hi Pete I was gonna ask because my friend recently dropped a song on spotify, my Spotify name IS "VIVID EVIL" and when he dropped it it didn't go on my account it went onto another account called "VIVID EVIL" the exact name so I don't know what to do but I'd rather get the credit for being a feature instead of a random person 😂

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

DistroKid has a “Fixer” tool that can…. Fix this! You’ll just need to go to your DistroKid account and provide some details.

[@Dannyp1807]

@@PeteJohnsMusicone more thing are u able to remove song after releasing them

[@CesarRosasJr]

Would this be a way to make a second topic channel

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. You’ll get a new topic channel once you release your second song under your second artist name.

[@CesarRosasJr]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thank you! I already have a personal topic page for my own music, but I was thinking of creating a second topic page that includes not only just my music, but along with the music that my team composed altogether. I do have one more question, if my music is already on my personal topic channel, but I also be able to include it on my second topic as well?

[@user-lb6vk8ql3i]

Anyone know how to split two artists off of an account ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

On e you have Musician Plus you just need to change the artist name for a release and your second artist will be created.