Music Business
Releasing, distributing, promoting and monetizing your music — distribution, royalties, selling beats, playlists and sync licensing.
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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…
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DistroKid vs TuneCore
DistroKid vs TuneCore compared for independent artists — pricing models, royalties, publishing admin and features — so you can pick…
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The Best Music Distribution Services
Compare the best music distribution services for independent artists — DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Amuse and Ditto — and pick…
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How to Release a Song Independently
Learn how to release a song independently, step by step — pick a distributor, get your ISRC and UPC, prep…