How To Release Your Music On All Platforms In 2024

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If you're making music then you might know how to release your music on spotify, apple music, instagram, tiktok, and all the other music platforms and streaming services but if you're just starting out and you don't know yet how to release your music or get it on these streaming platforms, don't worry! I will show you exactly how to upload your music to spotify and everywhere else my two favourite music distributors. It's not very expensive and in a matter of days you'll have your music ready to go all the platforms!

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Some common questions about how to upload music to streaming services? ↓

🙋🏼‍♀️ Why can you not release music directly to Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram, and TikTok?
This is a common question I get. It would be nice if we were able to upload our music directly to these streaming services but unfortunately it's not possible. However, on tiktok, youtube, and soundcloud you can upload your music for free, no problem! BUT if you want your music to be available on streaming services then we need to use a music distributor. These music distributors, like Tunecore and DistroKid, help control the quality and information provided from the songwriters so everything looks good. Also, the music distributor you go with will collect your royalties for you and pay you money you make from Spotify, Apple Music, etc.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Do I have to pay to upload music to Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Deezer, etc?
Yes and No. Most traditionally, you pay a fixed fee to a music distributor and they will get your music uploaded. In return, they collect your royalties and give you 100% of them. The fees can vary from $10.00 a single to $20.00 a year. Look into the music distributor of your choice. They will have a pricing page that lays out all this information. In the last few years there have been more music distributors that are offering free music distributor. Yes, free. That means they'll take your song and get it uploaded and in return you don't pay anything. Nada. However, what's the catch you ask? Well, when you start making money from the song. As an example, these distributors will take 5% to 15% of your royalties you make from the song. So if you make $100.00. You keep $85 to $95.00 bucks and the distributor pockets the rest. Is that a good deal? Yes, it could be if you're not getting many streams on your music. But it also could be very expensive if you are getting a lot of streams on spotify, apple music, etc.

🙋🏼‍♂️ How long does it take for a music distributor to upload my song to Spotify and other platforms?
It usually takes between 5-10 days for distributors to get everything in order and then get your song uploaded online. However, every distributor is different. The big ones like Spotify and Apple Music are quite fast but I've noticed the wait times for Deezer, Amazon Music, and Tidal take a few days longer. What I would recommend is to plan your release date. For example, upload your song to your distributor about 4 weeks in advance. This will give them time to get your song uploaded and sent to the streaming platforms. Then you can rest assure that your song will be available on the day of your release. On the other hand, this prepares you from a music marketing perspective as well. You can tell your fans that you have a new song and the exact date it will be out, where they can find it, and what platforms it will be on where they can listen to it.

🙋🏾‍♂️ What are the music distributors to get your song uploaded?
This will really depend on what your needs are. For instance, if you're looking for a simple and no fuss music distributor then I would recommend DistroKid as it's super easy and simple to use. On the other hand, if you're looking for a distributor that have robust features, like admin publishing, then I would recommend TuneCore. If you're looking for free music distribution then I would recommend someone like Amuse or UnitedMasters. Take a few moments and just browse the features and cost from each. At the core, every distributor will get your music uploaded to spotify, apple music, youtube, tiktok, instagram and hundreds of other places but they vary in terms of their cost and features so take a few moments to find out what is best for you.

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[CharlesCleyn]

Any questions on how to get your music uploaded? Let me know in a comment 🙋🏻↓

[skdfche]

How tf this video is meant to be see by 2024 and this guy posted it in 3 years ago

[blueblueyt]

Hi Charles, I'm just about to watch the video, but because it's one of yours, I know I'll like it. You don't use bad language and you are calm and knowledgeable. To me, a true professional.

[Why_women_live_longer_than_men]

The description was so spot-on that I got sidetracked from actually watching the video. May God bless you!

[itsmeShannyofficial]

Why your voice is already sounds soothing and music to my ears 😍❤️✨

[just_dimi]

Thanks for the tutorials ❤🙏
Please make tutorial about free music distributors without payment

[antmydude]

$10 a year, not bad at all. Will your music be found organically or do you have to have an audience to promote the music?

[AImaniaX]

Honestly I rather do it myself the music distributors are robbing people blind. I just dont trust them. There has to be an alternative way of doing this.

[andrewjohntodd]

You are a legend, I won't forget this. Subbed and noti on.

[StayHomeEatGreat]

Great video. Just what I was looking for!

[qmmwjsp]

On whose account will the music be on TikTok and IG, and how do I get to know when my music has accrued some royalties?

[BuddyBearCreator]

also... you didn't mention ASCAP or BMI Can you do a video on that subject please ? thanks !

[LullabiesandLearning]

i have a very basic question ... what actually goes on the song title that you download? Just the name of the song or do I add the author? date? thanks

[OfficialMonzy]

Hey I have setup all my accounts on every platform would it release my music on those accounts or in different ones

[LNCGG]

When it uploads to YouTube music does it also mean normal YouTube

[elias.cardozo]

Hey Charles! Great video. How do you make sure that the lyrics are live on Apple Music (that they move according to the song). I noticed that some of your lyrics on the platform move, but some don’t. Does that change with the distributor? Keep up the good work!

[jessicaturner]

Thank you for this video...I just signed up with Tunecore. When I go to add my single, it tries to connect me to an account on spotify. I don't have one yet, and am struggling figuring out how to set up an artist account. Will my song only be distributed to social and streaming platforms where I have artist accounts set up? TIA

[davidb]

Sir, what distributor would you recommend for a live comedy tape -- (equivalent to a single -- 15 minutes -- not an album)? Also, which distributors will pay royalties MONTHLY to PayPal?

[hybridsoldier]

When I make a tunecore account, can I upload for multiple projects. For example I have a few solo projects with different project names and genres. Is the account for an artist? Or is it just a personal account that I can upload different projects from?

[AFRICANwaterHIM]

How come the picture thing doesn’t work