Make music? Here’s how to get it out there easily and affordably with DistroKid

In partnership with DistroKid

As an artist in the digital age, connecting with potential fans should (in theory) be easier than ever. But these days, it can feel like you’re expected to juggle countless roles and sport an endless number of ever-changing hats – from social media manager to promoter and marketer – often leaving little room to actually create.

But the chances are, you didn’t become an artist so you could fixate on the practical details. You wanted to hone your craft, make music and share it with other people.

It’s why a one-stop shop like DistroKid is more crucial than ever – allowing you to tackle a hefty amount of these essential but tricky tasks in a single, easy-to-use platform.

DistroKid helps to make music distribution affordable and easy, allowing you to get your songs in the ears of potential fans across the world and remain in control of your royalties. They take away the complicated, menial challenges of sharing your songs so you can dedicate more time and resources to what actually counts: making the music.

Here are some of the ways DistroKid can help you simplify the process of getting your music out there…

There’s unlimited opportunity to create

Today, being reactive and dynamic as an artist can help to set you apart from the crowd and keep audiences engaged. After all, responding to new trends or pop culture moments has never been more important (just look at Kendrick Lamar dropping ‘Meet The Grahams’ 20 minutes after Drake’s ‘Family Matters’ diss track).

For this reason, you shouldn’t have to limit yourself or hold back when you’ve made something new. With DistroKid, you can upload an unlimited amount of music to streaming services easily and affordably. It means no waiting around or killing your darlings – as soon as you create a song you love, you can quickly and easily share it with your fanbase.

You’ll enjoy instant access

On that note, DistroKid have eliminated the red tape and waiting times that can make sharing your music feel like a hassle. Upon signing up, they’ll get your music uploaded on platforms like Apple Music, YouTube, and Spotify for Artists quickly. This allows you to access essential features to get your music heard, like pitching to playlists and analysing listener data.

It’s a one-stop shop

Rather than outsourcing 100 different people and platforms (essentially pouring your hard-earned money into a bottomless pit) DistroKid takes the reins, providing everything in one, simple-to-use app.

This includes free promo tools to take the stress out of release day, such as Spotify’s Canvas Generator, which allows you to easily forge a visual world around your songs, or promo cards to hype your new music on socials with custom visuals featuring your artwork.

On the very same platform you can also handle the admin: creating royalty splits and analysing listener data to ensure you’re on top of the business side of things.

These tools allow you to track your performance and identify trends or see where your music is most popular – extremely helpful when planning where your next gig should be.

A global fanbase awaits

Uploading your music to streaming services is a crucial step one when it comes to being heard, but it doesn’t mean the work stops there. There are always more ways to reach out, bridging the gap between you and potential fans. Fortunately, DistroKid had this in mind when creating their platform, and they’re committed to going the extra mile to get your songs in the ears of listeners all over the world.

First of all, they’ll get your music on more than 250 digital stores and streaming platforms worldwide, meaning no stone is left unturned and no potential megafan out of reach. Then, they’ll provide you with tools to promote your tracks effortlessly, including social media integration, email marketing and music video hosting, so everyone knows when your latest track has dropped.

It’s affordable (with no hidden fees)

Sharing your music should be fun and rewarding, and it certainly shouldn’t decimate your entire budget. That’s why DistroKid’s artist-first platform is committed to transparent pricing, with no hidden fees or recurring charges.

Their three plan options also allow you to customise your subscription based on your individual needs, starting at $24.99 a year for independent musicians and going up to only $44.99 for the Musician Plus package. It means whether you’re a budding musician releasing your first single or an experienced artist on album number 10, you can promote your music with ease – and for only the price of a cup of coffee every month.

You’ll love the fast payout process

Speaking of money… if audiences are loving your music, you shouldn’t have to wait months for payment. DistroKid’s fast payout process means that when people are streaming your songs, you’ll see the money in your pocket quickly – expect many “you’ve got money” notifications from your app!

A simple platform

Finally, you’re an artist, not a tech wizard or a coder (unless that happens to be your side-hustle). DistroKid’s platform was created with artists in mind, providing a simple interface to make uploading and distributing your music perhaps the simplest thing you’ll do all day.

Sign up now and start distributing your music today!

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