Music Distribution is Changing (5 things to look for)

[@jasonengberg1583]

Thank you for this well paced insightful and easy to understand review. Clearly you are Landr leaning and likely will be what I choose.

[@gothjim325]

Great episode.. it reinspired to check my CDBaby account, which they now call a 'Legacy Account'. - The lack of a human with phone support really kills it, it's tough trying to be inspired anymore.

[@elainelucia]

I've been emailing CDBaby for almost two months now trying to straighten out my "Legacy Account!" it's insane how many emails it took to get a clear, concise solution to the issue. That's why I am watching this video....I think I may be done with CD Baby (which is a bummer because Ive been with them for many years).

[@ReeceRyans]

I use LANDR and find it absolutely excellent. The mastering is exceptionally good and distribution is easy and fair.

[@surya-of8yd]

🎵 Distributing music has never been easier-thank you, SecretStar! 🌟

[@CarloPontevolpe_Music]

11:03 this is enough to go for LANDR, unfortunately I subscribed to Distrokid cause I was not aware, but that "Leave a Legacy" fee is outrageous so I will immediately switch to LANDR, luckily I'm just starting releasing my music. Thanks!

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

I have buyer's remorse with Distrokid too. The worst customer service on the planet.

[@uzidiagonal]

the distrokid extras are optional though, i don’t click on any of those nowadays

[@larrygiles8556]

A lot of artists have been having problems with Tunecore.

[@SvenDoes]

Yep, I had those too. Tried to cancel my plan with them for days, but their customer service s*cks. Only when I directly e-mailed one of there people saying they where scamming me, that they actually anwsered me. In the end they did cancel it for me, but the overall experience was so demoralizing.

[@simplyb.8959]

Like what kind?

[@SvenDoes]

@@simplyb.8959 Trying to cancel is a hell. Their website in general is a pain to work with. Costumer service is awfull, getting to talk to a real person is next to impossible. And much more. I released my music through TuneCore for a while and these problems only got worse over time..

[@fiikuri]

Yes, I experienced it. My problem is with the artist's name, where my artist's name is always rejected on the grounds that the name is already indicated on the label. I always send emails to them to get the best solution, but it doesn't produce any results. The only way I would have to buy additional artists by paying them, but I don't want to. when the music has been released in stores, my music does not appear in some stores.

[@music-lf4vj]

@@simplyb.8959 its usually customer service with distributors nowadays. There's a few good indies and some new upcoming ones like BlinkDistro which seems to be making a strong stance on supporting independent music

[@gdown3]

Would like to see a detailed dedicated video for LANDR when you have a chance. By the way you did a great job, appreciate your works 👍

[@wo-and-lo-yinz]

i just read bad reviews about most of these.

[@prodsirsiah]

Don't worry about the bad reviews. For the most part that's just unhappy and underachieving customers but for the most part only the unhappy ones will ever leave a review. Decide what you want distribution or label services or a full label deal and pursue what’s best for you.

[@hazexo1131]

@@prodsirsiah not true at all, you obviously haven’t look into all the scam stories of TuneCore

[@DonTheking]

@@prodsirsiahI wouldn’t take the negative reviews with a grain of salt because if so many people have negative experiences with the platform and barely any positive reviews, you will mostly likely have the same experience. It’s best to take warnings from the people that have been there and can’t say they never warned you

[@BDWN.64]

Dedicated video of landr PLEASE I know if they stay on track with what they’re doing they’ll b the #1 distributors

[@mwillmusicsoul]

I'm team CD Baby. The whole one time payment thing for everything is just what makes the most sense to me. And it's not even close.

[@studiomacleod]

This feels like a Landr advertisement

[@hazexo1131]

I mean objectively it seems like the best option

[@bououdenahmed779]

It does

[@davidkifasi]

Maybe it's just that good, a lot of people speak highly of Landr

[@kellanklav]

it is

[@MatthJenks]

It's because Tunecore and Distrokid have been around long enough to have high-profile cases of screwing over their artists, including taking down music from paid-up "leave a legacy" users. Give it another year or 2 and I'm sure Landr will get bought out and become just as corrupt as Tunecore and Distrokid.

[@dragonboymusic2752]

Do a complete Landr

[@NoDaysOff-oz2zl]

You should look at the Trust Pilot reviews of these companies. All are mostly negative. And go through the Terms of Service like how Miss Krystle, the Top Music Attorney does.

[@DonTheking]

For real

[@dudeskidude8376]

I like her videos. Really opens ones eyes to the realities of distributors and how they try to scam money from the little guys.

[@GianpaoloGallianOfficial]

If you made a dedicated video on CDBaby, you would be very welcome. Thank you so much, Ryan! ❤

[@mamasabrinaherlittlerascal2819]

Why do you choose AWAL? Also please do a video comparing Lander and CD baby.

[@omagno305]

Thank u so much, i made my decision, and you help me found was i was looking for

[@LiantsoaFinaritraRANAIVOARIMAN]

Ouahh...it's great to hear it❤ thanks

[@foxburroughs9149]

Fair assessments!

[@joetorres1161]

Definitely would like to see a video dedicated to Landr. I'm gonna release my music soon and was originally going to use CD Baby, but Landr seems appealing

[@iamJoyStix]

Hey man, im thinking the same… did you get it?

[@victorsmith6429]

@@iamJoyStixwhich one u went ?

[@iamJoyStix]

@@victorsmith6429 I went for LANDR distribution pack.. the UI made it super easy for me so it's the best deal 😀

[@IamELJohnson]

Great info in this vid, thank you

[@Profartiste]

Very well explained... great analysis !

[@larrygiles8556]

I'd like to see a video about LandR. I'm looking to replace Distrokid and what are your thoughts on Priam Digital?

[@strangnet]

Almost 15 minutes and no mention of some of the questionable practices by Tunecore and Distrokid? You just quickly mentioned being banned from Distrokid, and yet you affiliate link them!?!?

[@theminotaurs]

Distrokid led/founded by fast-takling marketing type, "take the money and run", as evidenced by the upsell BS the reviewer pointed out....upsells are so deceptive, manipulate buyers by using the sunk-cost fallacy... dishonest.

[@GuillermoCuellarTrovAutor]

I f you are a long term musician, mostly composer and has a consistent song catalog of your own, CD Baby is the choice. I am CD Baby huge fan before the pandemia and still now. They are not paying me for telling you these. Is my honest opinion I share for good.

[@altermoremusic]

I switched to LANDR after CD Baby. At least im trying something new and cheaper. I'm buying subscription on Distribution Pro pack. And I'm releases couple releases through them. Now its a month past and some tracks atill not available on KZbin and TikTok 😤 Half of my questions to support team just ignored. And one thing you should know, its actualy FUGA do all the distribution, not the LANDR directly and like I see now thats may be a real problem cause if FUGA don't do something for any reason, so LANDR can't do nothing. I'm so disappointed because of this just at start of cooperation with LANDR 😤

[@Nalpha]

Fantastic vid

[@anaheimbrv]

wow wow this guy is good really good I feel he is natural in explaining things master at it that makes me want to go and check his other videos good good job very happy

[@KenDonMusicYT]

I'm already paying LANDR for the production side of things, I'll probably start using their distrobution services and ditch distrokid's fees

[@victorsmith6429]

How it’s going so far ?

[@KenDonMusicYT]

@@victorsmith6429 Their production stuff is great. I've gotten a lot of mileage out of the plugins, samples and mastering. I'll probably use their distribution in a month or two for my next singles

[@afrodabs]

Can you do symphonic deep dive please

[@victorsmith6429]

facts

[@borisvillar]

I use Distrokid but I decided to give LANDR a try hopefully it works out

[@kwarrenmusik]

How is it going so far? I'm looking for a new distributor and never considered LANDR until now.

[@redanm3609]

@@kwarrenmusikSame

[@J-Pi]

how is it going so far @borisvillar ? i got distrokid right now, but i hear about many people who got banned from there or tunecore

[@PersieDoxMuszic]

Make a dedicated video about lander distribution👍🏾.

[@music-lf4vj]

BlinkDistro is the only one that seems to be prioritising independent artists... i'm going to be very interested to see what its like when they launch

[@countuppodcast]

Not every artist on the free tiers, for these distribution platforms are utilizing bots for promotion. That is a false assumption, and a disrespect to the thousands of artists who are getting started, and or utilizing this type of distribution.

[@ObscurelyTitled]

sounds like cdbaby vs landr win

[@AlanLopesEnter]

Went for Landr. Nice support, nice pricing

[@barkings.]

Is LANDR worth it? I have 3 musical projects and going thru a nightmare with Distrokid - but it's impossible to solve, and impossible to get in touch with anyone to help

[@Neil.oneHaley]

Its bad that they dont have Paypal

[@Neil.oneHaley]

cause now i dont know how i do the payment. i only have paypal.

[@AlanLopesEnter]

Really? I'm not aware about it.

[@Neil.oneHaley]

@@AlanLopesEnter yeah. so i can use it. but i want to use LANDR. Can you help with that?

[@nigerianprincess777]

Cn you do a dedicated video comparing cd baby to awal and landr about services and pricing overtime?

[@satyakisengupta1381]

Awesome Review 🔥👾ThankYou💌

[@samtay4360]

I recommend DraikoTune Music; they upload very quickly, their customer support is very responsive, and it's free to use. 👋

[@paulgrooveside2803]

Please can you do in-depth videos on Landr, Distrokid and CD Baby?

[@mr-gentalfreakadem6959]

HEY I LIKE YOUR VIDEO MAY I ASK WHY YOU DIDNT PUT DITTO IN IT ? GREETINGS BLESS

[@cobusprinsloo]

Thank you very much for this useful information. What about Ditto? I thought they were quite big.Can someone what a “cover song license” is? Also, a “custom label name”?

[@vigilant545]

Landr looks the best. Will use them this year. Thanks for this important information!

[@Erajamesmusic]

We want Landr

[@martinsquare]

It is just scam because most artists don't even make $12 per month of royalty & they know it.

[@TheFayVillain]

Distrokid has no support anymore. Been locked out of my account for 6 months and looks like I'm going to Landr.

[@MimiGuha-uz2rn]

Useful..thanks

[@hlqa7938]

Thank u chief! Please cover Ditto Music and Level?!?!

[@gregoryamadeus2235]

Looks like you got a nice check from Landr to promote them.

[@Sureboysiki]

Symphonic

[@wccorona]

Why should you have to upload your music without an agreement? There is no accountability that you will be paid royalties for your music,and that's wrong!

[@LuckyFilmsEntertainment]

How to Get Awal Distributor Dashboard Please help me

[@veras0900]

Can you do cd baby and cd baby boost also Landr, I was leaning towards cd baby but now Landr is giving me good vibes

[@donnaanderson5669]

I signed with CD baby

[@MelodyCrowson]

hey man love the videos, so helpful & informative. im not clear on one thing tho: if i select for my distribtor to handle the youtube content id collection, do i still use songtrust to collect royalties from youtube (since distributor & songtrust collect different types of royalties) or do i need to have songtrust not collect? and what happens if i already selected them both to collect from youtube thinking i was doing the right thing??:/

[@ulfricstudiosofficial]

Be very cautious with Symphonic Distribution

[@LilSniiper]

The are good. I'm a partner.

[@ulfricstudiosofficial]

@@LilSniiper Experience varies

[@GlennGutierrez]

No oneRPM or INgrooves/Virgin? We just left the latter after many years and many layoffs, but I'd love to see someone tear into them.

[@ValeCardonaH]

Hey Ryan, I got a question for you. Is it still worth to release music to Spotify I've been very disappointed everyone saying is not anymore. Have a nice day.

[@theminotaurs]

Not real knowledgeable but I read 100,000 streams gets you $400. Pretty much hopeless for making a meaningful amount of money unless you are a genius, spectacularly gorgeous, or very, very lucky. I have a niche indie repertoire I doubt will ever make me significant money, and only am trying to get on streaming platforms to get gigs that will draw maybe 30-70 people .

[@joseromero9933]

Thanks for sharing new sub

[@larrygiles8556]

Hey Ryan, do you know anything about Priam Digital? There's not a lot of information about them online. If you know anything, can you make a video about them?

[@cloudbloodmusic]

What about priam digital?

[@elxarproductions]

I would love you to look at "Too Lost", even if you did not mention it in this video.

[@DonTheking]

Stay far away from them

[@TakeOneRecordsOfficial]

nobody should promote tunecore, those guys are going down soon - LANDR seems like a great idea

[@samtay4360]

I recommend DraikoTune Music; they upload very quickly, their customer support is very responsive, and it's free to use.

[@jorgaridya7085]

Distrokid flag me for no reason. I requested Distrokid to remove all my music catalog.

[@sonythabeast]

You forgot SoundCloud distributor

[@ItsBrookLive]

its way too expensive and they take a lot of your royalties I've been using it for the past 2 years and now I would love to change distributors its $150 per year

[@fusion8379]

@@ItsBrookLive yeah they take 20% and then they took MY 80% and locked me out lol

[@dudeskidude8376]

@@fusion8379bruh wtf

[@retrothepharoah]

distrokid banned me for no reason!

[@lilelvinjmusic]

That's too bad 😕😔

[@thegamingasteroid3141]

Same

[@scotteepunk]

Ryan, do you like Priam Digital for music distribution?

[@SvenDoes]

Now make a video about the reviews...

[@LukeVanGeest]

Never heard of LANDR before. Is the standard price $12/month and Studio Pro $16?

[@karmaone27]

I just recorded my first song and signed up for unchained music distributor. Are they a good company or should I cancel and get another distributor?

[@rishikoriginal]

Please do a detailed video on CD Baby i'll really appreciate it btw love your content ❤️🙌

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

Thank you! Here is the CD Baby video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqu7qmp5bdKdrs0

[@rishikoriginal]

@@IndieMusicAcademy on payment methods and payment withdrawal and also the album uploading process also please

[@johnnorthtribe]

How is Ditto Music? They are cheap compared to many, but how do they hold up compare to the others?

[@SonOfUnagi]

search their common issues and weigh the risks. A lot of people feel slighted by them

[@vengeful_beemoe8655]

DISTROKID HAS NO CUSTOMER SERVICE

[@jeygam1s766]

where do I go then

[@theminotaurs]

Yup; once they got my money, and I needed tech support.... I got.... crickets...The crickets didn't seem to know what was going on either. ;-)

[@bell_tracks2006]

They suck😢

[@music-lf4vj]

most of them don't nowadays unfortunately have you heard anything about blinkdistro?

[@infinityangel22]

Can anyone tell me what distribution is best when I just want to sing Cover Songs legally ? I don’t care about getting paid

[@sanjaysharma4655]

📈 Smooth distribution and monthly payments-what more could you ask for? 🎵

[@fxandmeow]

I'm looking for someone that will sync my music. i have been to cd baby and distrokid already. maby i need a sync company in addition?

[@AntonioTonyNewtonMusic]

Is CD Baby the only one that handles "Publishing"? Thanks so much!

[@AnonymousPerspective33]

Can you review Toolost distribution?

[@victorsmith6429]

right u went with them ?

[@tonymarcelst.clairball8455]

LANDR

[@MissJnet]

Can you distribute a cover on landr without a subscription?

[@MAustinN]

Music Distributors seem like scam artists. Why have a middleman between artists and platforms??

[@Yuki-rh1ie]

because the platforms decided so. all beginning with itunes way back in the day

[@AS_Benton]

Check out Distro by Benton.

[@GeeMafiette]

How could I not follow you as an independent artist

[@mikey002]

Thoughts on antijoy?

[@souljamarx]

Distrokid won’t let me change my email on my account

[@Kaliph876]

Can you do a video on symphonic please

[@jcmacmusic]

What happens if you get signed to a lable and your music is up on Landr as a indie artist?

[@samtay4360]

I recommend DraikoTune Music; they upload very quickly, their customer support is very responsive, and it's free to use. ❤

[@Jeffsguitargroove]

Does DistroKid have sync licensing offers?

[@robertmellang6998]

What is Session Studio?

[@fenrir7436]

What about RouteNote?

[@FirdausYuna]

Where can distribute music ai?

[@pranoymk123]

More landr

[@Azwad]

Artists that use free services don't automatically would use bot as well.

[@kpopbutlofi]

lol no, there is no reason to pay a monthly fee. Your video is simply an ads and there is no such thing as a fine

[@jacquiejoycomposer]

Great video! I'm specifically looking for a distributor (apart from CDBaby who failed to deliver to spotify and after 6 weeks i had to pull release) who can help me re-release a soundtrack album with 18 songs of mine on it and one 'bonus' song from a totally different artist on it as track 19. I need this release to be listed under my name (not as a various release with 'appears on') and i cant have my artist track on his track- his artist name only on that one. I have tried about 5 of the subscription model distributors and this format doesn't seem possible (?) so i think only option is CD baby. Would love to hear if you have any thoughts/other options! Thanks

[@IndieMusicAcademy]

I know for sure that AWAL can do this. Have you tried Landr yet? I'm going to try them on my next release.

[@jacquiejoycomposer]

@@IndieMusicAcademy Hey thanks for reply- Great i'll have to check out AWAL... I did try Landr but no luck setting the album up in that format... (but it sounds like a great distributor for most releases)

[@uzidiagonal]

is this just a landr commercial?

[@maikvanrossum]

Why? What’s missing or stated wrongly?

[@theminotaurs]

The presenter sounds honest, thorough, and pretty knowledgeable to me.

[@LaZIOFilms]

Always 3 distro .. you gonna see why

[@realpcpayne5847]

Who has the BEST Customer SERVICE with the BEST Commissions???

[@ktanagrl]

landr

[@rodverse]

My former distributor is refusing to take down my songs can I redistribute my songs?

[@dudeskidude8376]

which distributor so i know what to avoid?

[@rodverse]

@@dudeskidude8376 gotchscape distribution

[@donnaanderson5669]

I didn’t get any money from distro kid they claim it went to another account so I don’t really trust distro kid

[@cbro444]

so landr is gas?

[@KiddFlyp]

Draikotune is incredibly fast for uploading, and best of all, it's free! Highly recommended!

[@irfanhassan1540]

symphonic vs awal

[@ashavari]

Wait but isn’t it better to pay a 1 time fee to leave songs up? Instead of them taking royalties ??? Like if someone gets a lot of royalties.. that’s way more money to the distributor than the one fee right?

[@marvelousg]

if the song blows, 100% which is why I do like Distrokid model for that, however they do lack in other areas . . . I feel like if you were an established artists they would be great as you wouldn't shelf out much, but they do have a lot of fees depending