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.

How to Get Your Music on Apple Music

Learn how to get your music on Apple Music the right way — choose a distributor, prep your files and…
How to Upload Your Music to Spotify

Learn how to upload music to Spotify the right way: pick a distributor, prep your files and artwork, set a…
How to Release an Album

Learn how to release an album the right way — master your tracks, pick a distributor, set a date, plan…
How to Release a Single

Learn how to release a single the right way: pick a distributor, master and prep your files, set a release…
Single vs EP vs Album: Which to Release

Single vs EP vs album: compare release formats, cost, streaming momentum and promo strategy so independent artists pick the right…
How Much Do Artists Make Per Stream?

How much per stream do artists really make? A plain-English guide to streaming payouts, why the numbers vary so much,…
How Music Royalties Work (Explained)

A plain-English guide to how music royalties work — the main royalty types, who pays them, who collects them, and…
The Best Music Promotion Services

Compare the best music promotion services for independent artists — playlist pitching, radio, PR and paid ads — plus how…
How to Promote Your Music for Free

Learn how to promote your music for free with proven, low-cost tactics — playlists, social clips, email, SEO and PR…
How to Make Money From Your Music

Want to make money from your music? This guide covers streaming royalties, sync licensing, distribution, merch, live shows and direct…