How To Switch Music Distributors

[@CharlesCleyn]

What music distributor are you switching from? Any why? Tell us in a comment ↓

[@SnapDibz]

Reverbnation to cd baby…. Reverb charges an annual fee!

[@adinacurtaz]

I don't have any distributor yet, but I'm still wondering if CDBaby or DistroKid is better for me...I'm still a student and it scares me to think that I'll have to keep paying these fees every year just to keep my songs online...this leave a legacy thing is so expensive if you have 100 songs one day...I'm so lost Idk what to do

[@nizoforexacademy]

Ditto to distrokid

[@jacobb.2837]

Don't pay $35/year just to choose your own release date and record label. Use Anti-Joy for only $7.99 per year for unlimited uploads! - You keep all your money unlike with DK.

[@therealdextris]

United masters to distrokid, reason being is more in my price range and a lot more and better benefits for an artist like myself!

[@JonMorlow]

Thank you for this video. I didn't think it would be this easy to do switches. It's straightforward, simple, concise, clear, and very helpful. Subscribed. More power to your channel!

[@Ruthermusic]

Thanks for this! Now I can switch from distrokid to another distributor, I find it so stressful releasing songs using distrokid but I don't wanna lose my stream counts when I switch. This helped me a lot🤝

[@goodvibezinChrist]

I haven’t used distro and I’m thinking to switch from Reverb to another distributor but I don’t know which is the best one to use. I’m switching because I’m charged annually for each single and project, but I would like to know what stresses you out about Distrokid?

[@Ruthermusic]

@@goodvibezinChrist the "leave a legacy" thing, basically when your subscription expires your music gets removed, also other things like yt id etc that requires extra fees which makes it too pricy per release. but im using amuse right now, so far im doing great and the prices are friendly

[@inhousekillaproductions]

@@goodvibezinChrist what's wrong with reverb I was thinking about using it I just signed up with the free version of amuse but was debating on getting the pro in amuse or going with label in distrokid but I'm doing research because this is my first time doing this so I'm researching so I know what's best to go with price and protection wise. Like copyright and LLC in sound protection

[@noisedeckofficial]

@@Ruthermusicye fair but why you want to wait 2 weeks for the release bro its insanely slow

[@margaret-gospel9381]

Thank you very much. It's not easy to be an independent artist. There are a whole lot of frustrations involved. We ought to pray for the right distributors to avoid all these hurdles.

[@goodvibezinChrist]

Hallelujah! Prayer is very powerful, even in Jesus name. Thanks for reminding me to pray, I need to pray for others as well in this matter

[@BiddleYT]

I'm looking to switch to distrokid from routenote since now I have had about 2 years of experience making music and I am really beginning to take it seriously and invest in it. I worried since I am going to transfer my entire catalog of music. Thanks for this video! 🖤

[@samkitt]

Watch a distrokid price breakdown, its the most expensive by far. You're talking needing 5million+ streams to just breakeven over a few releases

[@jacklock955]

Thank you because I’m going to switch after my next single

[@witness_note]

Thanks! Trying to switch from Landr to Songflowr. This was super helpful.

[@QuisTube]

Good job. Short n sweet

[@shawnthesage2419]

Just starting to release music and I swear your videos always help with my most pressing questions. Thank you for your work

[@thomascraymer8712]

Am considering switching from Distrokid to CD Baby, the reason being that I want my music to stay up indefinitely, but don't want to pay $50 per album for "Leave a Legacy", it actually might work out far cheaper for me to move those songs to CD Baby, and I won't need to pay a yearly fee anymore. I have a couple of questions though: 1) As far as I know, CD Baby has a requirement that all the songs must be 16 bit wav/flac files. I am sure I used 24 bit flac files for at least half of my songs. Will there be any problem transferring these? 2) Several songs were released twice (once as a single and once on an album/EP, but with the same ISRC for both). If possible, I'd only like to move the albums and EPs over. Will I keep the full play count, or only those plays that came from the album? Also, will these songs stay on playlists (if the single version was the one added to a playlist, but the album version is the one I'm moving)? Would be very grateful if someone could answer these! Not 100% sure yet about moving the songs, just considering it

[@hbkrevenge888]

Thank you because I’m going to switch after my next single

[@cyandohofficial]

I swear

[@evoj.]

Great video and info Charles. Thank you!

[@arongubbe]

Thank you for the simple explanation.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Appreciate the info 🎸

[@CharlesCleyn]

you’re welcome!

[@thembekanimncwabe4670]

Great video, Thank you so much bro 🙏

[@natashashayenne]

Very helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@AnastasiaKhomenko]

Thank you so much for the helpful information 🙏 I'm wondering if it's possible to release new tracks with another distributor, but in such way that they are published on my existing profiles on Spotify, Apple Music etc., so another distributor doesn't create another artist card?

[@DaChrissy]

Yeah just make sure that on that distributor site your original Artist Account is connected to it

[@DystopianTofuTV]

Thanks for the very helpful info. One question, what if you don`t have the original artwork on your hardrive anymore?

[@sujitmone3436]

It was helpful thanks.

[@三鷹豊]

Thank you sir 😉

[@JoshuaGapsiso]

Thank you for this

[@bhigbaze]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@Mattscarlet]

Great video! Thank you so much!!!!

[@CharlesCleyn]

You’re very welcome!

[@bogus1940]

crazy video, ur saving lifes thank you :)

[@just_dimi3]

Thanks for tips ❤🙏

[@nlvassassin]

Thank you soo much

[@CharlesCleyn]

You’re very welcome

[@Supr3moShawn]

Thks

[@camdelg1]

this was very hepful!

[@TreyBeSpittin]

Do I need to add the wav. file or will they pull it from the IRSC code I provided? I feel like this is a very important question because I don't wanna skip it then my track is released with no music.

[@johnskyfield]

Helpful dude! Bonus: Unintentional ASMR here haha

[@Audrey-David]

Thank u

[@CharlesCleyn]

you're welcome

[@brownsrvlifecampground9322]

If you switch distributor do you still get paid from the old Spotify plays also will the new distributor get paid for the old plays ?

[@flint4332]

Charles, thank for the informative video. We are with ONErpm and super unhappy. For example, they won't allow me to have a Spotify for Artists account.... I have no control over my spotify account at all....

[@Footastiquuer]

Thanks a lot! But what if the artwork is the same but the file is a different copy of the same one? And is it fine if the audio is not the same but is a copy or redownload of a same on?

[@goodvibezinChrist]

I heard from another KZbinr that everything has to be the same, even the exact original file that was uploaded and not a newer version of the original. But I’m not sure how verifiable that is

[@gabriellehailstone]

I am trying to switch from TunCore to DistroKid. I'm unsure if I changed my audio file names when i originally uploaded them on TuneCore. Do the file names of the audio have to be exactly the same too? Thanks

[@lofialumnimusic]

I am strongly considering moving distribution soon. One thing you didn't mention in this video, do you need to keep the release date the same?

[@Jeremymanalo11]

Everything needs to be the same, which includes the release date

[@laureingyselinck1676]

Hey! Great vid! Little question tho! What about the earnings? Do they switch automatically? Atm ive got some earnings in the bank of Distrokid. Im gonna change to AWAL and im curious if this process goes smoothly or requires some special adjustments? Would be stupid to lose money over changing distributors?

[@shirtsss]

what happend for you im also wondering about htis lmk.

[@Lilbeefroast]

what if we don't have original audio? I have changed titles of the songs and artwork since release date. do i need the original artwork and title or keep it the same that's showing on current distributor?

[@PurujitKG-j8t]

Even after switching the song to a new distributor, can we take out the payment from previous distributor for that song?

[@ENERGYEMPIRE_]

What your song has already been taken down in your previous distributor..buh want to have the same streams.. when you release with another distributor?

[@lyrikiletrife]

How long should I wait until I upload all my music again to the new distributor after my music gets removed from all stores by the old distributor

[@luiselugo9713]

I released a new song using another distributor and it created a new artist channel, if I transfer my songs from my previous distributor to the new one will they appear on the old channel or will they be on the new channel?

[@AggressiveGold]

Can I just start uploading on another distributor from now on, and let the old stuff on the old distributor? And keep the same artist profile and numbers

[@MCRVEVO]

What if I just want to switch distributors but not move my music cant I just upload new music with a different distribution company but it be uploaded to my same Apple Music profile ?

[@acmoney715]

Hey what if my music was taken down can I still use all the upcs for the album and keep everything still ?

[@cmarcandy]

What if the distribution service shutdown and theres no way to call them or take your music down?

[@michaelgraham8295]

Question. If I want to carry my songs over from another distributor but I don't have the audio files is there a way I can transfer the audio files from distributer to distributer still? Or download them exact version online and resubmit them to be the same audio file? Please help 🙏

[@bullydanny]

What if I want my new project on a different music distributor? My first two projects are on cdbaby , this new one I plan to have a different distributor. will the new music distributor create another new artist page on Spotify and Apple Music or keep the same one on those music platforms?

[@topheavy1952]

Will I need the original sound files as well or will they be able to pull that from what’s already been released?

[@benjaminjoelmusic]

if I want to upload one song on one distributer to my Spotify channel but already have music uploaded to that channel on a differnent distributer do I need to move my songs over or can I just leave them where they are

[@AwesomeYoutube889]

Is it possible to keep a release you already uploaded with distrokid stay up and then upload another release with another distributor? Or will this mess things up

[@hawkieyosores4663]

I wan't to switch my releases from RouteNote to Magroove for Artists. Is it work? Please reply my comment. Thank you! 😊😊😊

[@astraldescent]

Will this work if I copy the same info but put a re-mastered audio file in there? I'm switching from distrokid to repost by soundcloud

[@Sandeep.Dhoundiyal]

Sir my already released songs of last one year on distrokid are removed from one of the music store ,can you please guide me what can I do to get them back on that particular store

[@wavydane]

do stores and producers and language have to be the same?

[@KeSupreme]

Thank you for this amazing video! I have a question, I know you said to wait a few days for the transfer to complete , which I’ve done. So how do you know if the streams actually fully transferred in the stores, for example I’m helping my friend transfer from distrokid to United masters, on United masters the streams haven’t sent yet , is that because I haven’t taken the music down in distrokid yet? And it’s been about 3/4 days since I’ve done this transfer with all the ISRC code etc

[@zackkiiree8357]

Don't they usually send you notifications through email if it live on Spotify and so on?? or maybe you can wait for a week to be sure.

[@KeSupreme]

@@zackkiiree8357 yes they usually do, but I’m wondering if the streams will show up on United Masters once the transfer is complete. I’m going to test it by deleting one project and see if the stream count goes over. I just don’t want my friend to lose the count is all

[@zackkiiree8357]

@@KeSupreme That would be the best option so far,

[@supastylez]

Do you set previous released? Or do you add a new release date? Can you explain what to do with the release date

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes, you can say it was previously released.

[@supastylez]

@@CharlesCleyn ok

[@nuelxkuro]

Can you change distributors without re uploading?

[@jovetofficial]

question, an overlap means that there will be two profiles of the same artist? or that the album will be duplicated? can you give me more info on what an overlap is?

[@goaaaat1282]

What if you didn’t let it overlaps

[@darcwizard8749]

What do I do for the release date? Do I put the previous release date or a new one? Because I don't want it to change if I look on Spotify

[@stellar_tapes1]

Yeah I do have same question🙌

[@doc_ghg5200]

here is a previous comment : supastylez: Do you set previous released? Or do you add a new release date? Can you explain what to do with the release date Answer by: Charles Cleyn: Yes, you can say it was previously released.

[@MrKendy]

Will the royal in my wallet be transferred as well? or it will be kept in the wallet

[@Rupeephonemusictelugu]

Pls help me how can to change my music tunecore to others distribution

[@robertohoyos1734]

Do you need to reupload all the files to the new distribution platform?

[@FrankTerzo]

I'm scared to try but I will attempt this today. Can you do this if Tune Core has a Copyright Claim noted on KZbin?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes you should be good to go!

[@CharlesCleyn]

You could also request the take down of the claim

[@FrankTerzo]

Thank you Charles. Appreciate your channel.

[@Spinosaurus4ever]

Anyone know how to remove music off OneRPM?

[@RussColumbia]

I have a question that a couple people have asked but didn't receive a response. Will I need to resubmit the exact original sound file and artwork to the new distributor - in this case, DistroKid or is that unnecessary? Thanks for your help!

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes, definitely. It’s also mentioned in the video.

[@xvxinurison]

Hey man, really appreciate this my guy, it was very helpful, on my side I just have only one question. Say for example am changing from Distrokid to Ditto music and I had already payed the $19.99 on distrokid and distributed 3 song's, there and now I just decided to switch to Ditto music, do I need to repay the $19.99 on Ditto music so I can be able to move my 3 single's there or it all fall's under the $19.99 I payed on distrokid which mean's when I move, the other distributor consider's the $19.99 I payed on the previous distributor????

[@CarloTheImmortal]

yeah you'll have to pay new people for their services

[@johanneseckestrom6566]

When switching distributor, can I miss 1 or 2 songs from the album? Keeping the rest of data identical

[@beatsbynextacy]

No

[@johanneseckestrom6566]

@beatsbynextacy done it what no

[@nengijones6941]

Hi everyone, I’m using a distributing company that is been shady. They don’t let me see the backend or provide metadata on the streams. They just come and say this is the amount for this month but they don’t provide any analysis to verify this and the whole thing isn’t adding up. Pls help anyone. What can I do, I’m been ripped off.

[@jessegraham1905]

Hey Charles, I have a question. If I wanna stay with Distrokid but I wanna change my artist name, is putting in the codes a similar process? Do I make another distrokid account to do that or do I keep the same account, change my name on that account and then rerelease the songs on that new name using those codes. I’m a bit confused. Would it be smart to change over to TuneCore if they can change the name for me without needing to make a whole new account? Thank you!

[@CharlesCleyn]

hey Jesse, good question, im not totally sure though, but I believe putting in the codes would be a similar process.

[@neilchouofficial]

I've release a song on distrokid, and I switch from distrokid to tunecore, everything I copy to tunecore is the same, it turns out tunecore ban me to release my song until I update to profession plan 49$/year, what's the matter ? Does anybody know what reason ?

[@audiescafe]

When i uploaded it today (moving from CD baby to distrokid), I put the correct ISRC code but it never asked for a UPC code...hoping that doesn't affect anything! I checked over and over on distrokid but there was nowhere to enter one when uploading

[@CharlesCleyn]

iSRC is the more important code to have transferred over so you should be good

[@rgognaa]

I just want to confirm one thing. Like if i want to transfer song from Tunecore to distro. Will it will delete all video (Reels) which made by audience on my song on insta music library? Or it will remain same?

[@CharlesCleyn]

That's a great question, I don't believe so because if you transfer over the ISRC code correctly than everything should remain consistent. I'm 95% sure on this. Can anyone else chime in? Also, I think you would find a lot of value in this: www.charlescleyn.com/learn-with-me I show you the best ways to produce and release music in today's world.

[@ttssfu]

so once ive done this im safe ?

[@pedromateus1011]

Can’t I put another artist name?

[@jxshwh]

what if i release my next song on a different distributor Without switching the distributor of my first song?

[@BroAdel]

how to solve invalid UPC? i copied UC from my 1st distributor but when i paste it, i got a message "invalid UPC", how to fix that?😢

[@AIdealsuniversal]

How to upload new song for same artist profile w different distributor!!

[@ryde2012]

Quick question. When puting the details on the new distributor does the release date have to be the same as well?

[@hescjay]

Yes from what I hear. Everything should be the same

[@jmo3y_477]

Hello , can i ask u ? my account takedown from distrokid and he deleted my catalogue and my all music , QUESTION : Do they pay me? Old royalties that were before deletion ??

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes they should.

[@bigcurvemusic]

can you change label name?

[@DubzCo]

Thank you especially for isrc search ❤️

[@Neesager]

Is it Possible to have old songs at distributor A and upload new songs from distributor B on the same streaming page?

[@nancymanetmusic]

Did you get an answer to this question? I have the same one.

[@Neesager]

@@nancymanetmusic It is possible, but you have to be careful and organize your artist pages. We had plenty of mistakes such as second pages, uploads to the wrong artist pages and so on. It requires some administration but is possible.

[@tellez6054]

Heyyy! Is it possible to use two different distributors with the same artist profile??

[@darcwizard8749]

Yes, I use distrokid and CD Baby for my profile. Distributors upload songs to a profile, they don't handle the profile, so you can have two different releases under the two distributors

[@AwesomeYoutube889]

@@darcwizard8749will this get me banned from distrokid or have any issues with them? I want to do this but I’m just worried since I have an artist on distrokid I really don’t want deleted since I have a high stream count

[@AwesomeYoutube889]

I’m also switching an artist to cdbaby

[@ninorulah]

Can I switch from UnitedMasters to Distrokid and upload to the same Apple Music profile and Spotify profile?

[@LeTITKill]

Thats exactly what it meaned to be bro

[@horrorvillain]

Yes you can I’m doing the same. Just gonna wait til next year when my year is up. My next release for next month I turned in through DK. UM is stressful and they don’t really seem to care about extra factors or resources for artists.

[@andrewdarbyofficial]

thanks, im being forced to switch after my distributor accused me of fake streams because i was scammed by a promotion agency

[@acmoney715]

Same thing happened to me did you find a solution?

[@andrewdarbyofficial]

@@acmoney715 just changed to distrokid and reuploaded everything, hopefully it works out its a nightmare

[@acmoney715]

Anyone find a solution for this

[@biggreenbeats1312]

what if i just want to upload a new song on a new distrubuter but keep all the old songs on the old distrubutrer? Will that then fuck the other songs ive got out or what?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Not at all. You’re good to go.

[@suyog805]

how many times we can switch music distributors?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Good question, I don't think three is a limit :)

[@ibnkofi]

What if I don’t have the same artwork file

[@CharlesCleyn]

Could you download it from your original distributor maybe?

[@Shaanproductions]

Is it possible to move from routenote to distro kid?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes, it is :)

[@Shaanproductions]

So i just have to do what you did in this video? If so then just heart this! Thank you😊🙏

[@xbudgie1239]

Switching from united masters to distro kid???

[@_zeyofficial]

I’m switching from OneRpm because they really suck.

[@richlyndnumberzero5065]

Plz let this help me, i have a catelog of over 700 songs

[@richlyndnumberzero5065]

This fuckin shit take 4eva. Im gonna fuckin break. I take me 30 minutes to upload ea album and i have over 40.

[@DonTheking]

I did this and I still got 0 streams

[@CharlesCleyn]

a distributor won't help you get streams though, what did you do?

[@CarlosKingElMaestroDeLalirica]

💪💯✌️🔥🔥

[@Sabao01204]

Can you help me?

[@CharlesCleyn]

whatsup man?

[@Sabao01204]

@@CharlesCleyn Onerpm blocked my account and I have funds there is it possible to withdraw my funds! can you help me?

[@illy1music]

im trying to switch to distrokid but they dont ask for my ISRC code, should I just go ahead with it?

[@illy1music]

I mean UPC* code sorry

[@BoiBlew]

none of this works the same with ditto

[@hnstlywhtevr]

Paying $10 a track with tunecore... just makes no sense.

[@hescjay]

Tunecore no longer charges per single but rather a yearly fee just as Distrokid does. Tunecore has updated their pricing structure and is now considered to have one of the best pricing in the game.

[@roccomusic]

@charlescleyn Wait so anyone can just switch a song to their distro account and start collecting royalties?