How to choose the BEST music distributor for you Song /Album

With so many music distribution company like Distrokid, CD Baby, TuneCore, and AWAL... how do you decide which song distributor is the best for you?

The perfect distributor will be specific to YOUR SITUATION, that's why I created my "Distributor Assessment Tool" where you can easily compare any distributor while looking at Pricing, Features, Territories, and Add-on Services.

Grab the beautiful PDF version of the Distributor Assessment Tool that I used in this video, plus:

• Music Royalty Collection Checklist
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• Essential Music Contracts You Need (Like a "Work For Hire Agreement")

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Here's the next video you should watch: HOW TO COLLECT YOUR MUSIC ROYALTIES

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[IndieMusicAcademy]

What distributor do you use? What do you like about your distributor and what do you wish was different? I want to know! And if you haven't picked yet, use the "assessment tool" to help you decide if you're still unsure (link in description). Just leave a comment and I'll do my best to reply!

[annedavismusic]

I would love to see a straight up comparison/breakdown listing very specifically the name of the distributor and if they do fill in the blank or not. You mentioned several different options but only mentioned 2-3 times if this distributor or that one does a certain thing or not. It would just be super helpful if see side by sides. Hope that makes sense. Thanks though for all the helpful content you’re putting out!

[allenhayesmusic]

I am literally debating this decision now! I would love if you keep going on this topic. Keep up the good work!

[shining]

I was thinking about using Distrokid, but after this video I change my mind! I really need to reconsider it.

[kaarism.ssj]

Had so much troubles with Distrokid, with Amuse too but now I distribute mu music to GetSoundset and I've never been so happy

[tnrfiso]

I'm so freaking glad i came across this channel. This is amazing, thank you thank you so so much, dude!!

[MelvalinShand]

I find this thoroughly useful and informative..the only knowledge I had prior to listening to this is writing lyrics, copyright, but no idea to get my works off the ground. Thanks for holding my hands to make my first baby step

[adamakone]

A lot of you in the comments are really overlooking landr and I'm kinda shocked service is good for unlimited distribution during for all year. Yhea it's pricier but it's once a year.

You got a lot of options for your plan, you can master, you have credit that you can use to get sample packs, they got distribution

[hbinfinity]

Thanks for this video! Dunno if you're looking for ideas for more videos, but I would LOVE to see how to actually execute a waterfall release using a distributor. There's so much confusing and conflicting information.

[SlyC]

Distrokid deleted all my music with no explanation. Lost all streams stay away

[srproduciones]

Thank you so much for this information. I need so much help. This is a great start!

[rocokorean]

So nice video. Thank you, its really helpful and thoughtful.
And would be even better (imo) if you said list of services in general about territory of the distribution. Like which is largest and etc.
Anyway have a good day 💫

[HitsMix]

Thank you for uploading these videos. I appreciate at it. Cheers

[mariocorrales]

Now that Tunecore incorporated their unlimited plan, would you say it's the best option as of now? (Comparing with other subscription distributors as Ditto or Distrokid)

[danaparsons]

You kinda look like a young Arthur in Peaky Blinders:) thanks for this video:)

[laurosilvestrejr.]

*How about getting my music to be used in TV commercials and in TV shows like if I make a piece of music and its sound would fit best in an advertising commercial for children? Is there a difference in distribution here?

[Ncognitomusic]

Please do what others won’t ; Do a 10hr video; I will promote it like messs!!!

[NametagAlexander]

I highly recommend Believe Digital for distribution.

[Metalpazallteway]

If you're the producer for another artist what is the first steps to take on a final product or single? Where to copyright or do they do that service as well? Does any of the service and for example you mentioned at 5:45 details, which one of these platforms would have the best of these services? How does Landr work?

[kevinconlon]

I have used CD Baby Pro in the past however with recent releases I am seeing a massive delay in registration with BMI. I cannot find out what the issue is from either CD Baby or BMI.