Music Business
Turn your music into a business. Releasing, distribution, promotion, royalties and monetizing your work as an independent artist or producer.Start here: The Best Music Distribution Services · The Best Websites to Sell Beats · Music Publishing Explained · Mechanical Royalties Explained.
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How to Set Up a Spotify Pre-Save
A Spotify pre-save lets fans save your song before release so it lands in their library on day one. Here…
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What Is a UPC Code for Music?
A UPC code for music is the unique barcode that identifies a whole release. Learn what a UPC code in…
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What Is an ISRC Code?
An ISRC code is the unique fingerprint for every recording you release. Learn what an ISRC code is, how to…
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How to Plan a Music Release
Learn how to plan a music release with a clear timeline — set goals, pick a date, build a promo…
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The Complete Music Release Checklist
A complete music release checklist for independent artists — every step from finished master to release day, covering distribution, metadata,…
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How to Release an EP
Learn how to release an EP independently — how many tracks, mastering, choosing a distributor, ISRC and UPC codes, artwork,…
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How to Release an Album Independently
Learn how to release an album independently — sequencing, mastering, distribution, ISRC and UPC codes, artwork, release timeline and a…
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How to Get Your Music on Spotify
Learn how to get music on Spotify as an independent artist — choose a distributor, prep your track and artwork,…
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What Is a Music Distributor?
What is a music distributor? Learn how a music distributor gets your songs onto Spotify and Apple Music, collects royalties,…
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DistroKid vs CD Baby
DistroKid vs CD Baby compared — annual subscription vs one-time per-release pricing, royalties, publishing and extras — so you pick…