Distribute Music Independently Online

How to Distribute Your Music Independently Online

Introduction on how to distribute music independently online

1. Get Your Music Ready

• Finalize recordings (mixing/mastering)

• Prepare cover art, metadata (song titles, credits, genre)

• Format your files properly (WAV vs. MP3)

2. Choose a Digital Distributor to distribute music independently online

• Overview of popular distributors; RhythmX, TuneCore, CD Baby, Ditto, etc.

• Comparison: pricing models, features (e.g., royalty splits, analytics, sync licensing)

• How to choose the right one for your goals, you look out for priority support, 24/7 customer service, access to quick withdrawals when your royalties are ready. these are a few things to look out for when choosing a digital distributor.  RhythmX gives you access to all of the above-mentioned things to look out for when choosing a digital distributor.

3. Register for Royalties

• Sign up with a Performing Rights Organization (e.g., ASCAP, BMI)

• Register with a Mechanical Rights Organization (e.g., The MLC in the U.S.)

4. Upload and Distribute

• Step-by-step: uploading your tracks, metadata, cover art, setting release dates

• Pre-save campaigns and setting up release windows

• login to https://rhythmdistro.com/

5. Promote Your Release

• Social media strategy (teasers, countdowns, live Q&As)

• Playlist pitching (Spotify for Artists, Audiomack creator’s app, etc.)

• Press kits and reaching out to blogs, YouTubers, and influencers

6. Track Performance and Monetize

• Use analytics tools from Spotify for Artists, Apple Music, etc.

• Adjust promotion strategy based on what’s working

• Look into additional revenue: sync licensing, Bandcamp, Patreon, YouTube Content ID