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How to Get Your Music on Spotify (2026 Guide) | Best Music Distributors for Independent Artists

Updated April 2026 — Choosing a distributor is the first step to getting your music on Spotify. We've fully refreshed this guide with 2026 pricing, new distributors, and what's actually changed since we first published it. How Do You Get Your Music on Spotify? To get your music on Spotify, you need to work with a music distributor. They act as the pipeline between your recordings and streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, and dozens more. Spotify doe

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Blog Posts for Artists

Music Distribution - Flat Fee vs Royalty Model

Music distribution is a crucial step for artists aiming to get their music heard worldwide, but choosing the right distribution model can be tricky. The two main options are the flat-fee model and the royalty (revenue-share) model, each with its own pros, cons, and ideal use cases, depending on your release strategy, budget, and career goals. What A Music Distributor Actually Does A distributor is your gateway to the world’s biggest streaming platforms. Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Am

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Music Distributors

Music Distributors You Should Consider For Your Next Release 2026

So you're ready to show the world your first song, or you're looking to upgrade your distributor? Finding the perfect music distributor will be your next step. Music distributors make music available to the public. Through a system of contracts and payments, distributors grant record stores, online download platforms, and streaming services the rights to purchase and resell an artist's music. Given the number of distribution companies there are in 2024, it can feel overwhelming and dreary. Not

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How To Get A Record Deal

1. Define Your Sound & Brand To stand out in a sea of good music artists, you need a unique identity, signature sound and visually compelling vibe. Think: what makes you you? Record labels want distinctive artists they can market. Solidify your brand before reaching out. 2. Build Your Fanbase Start by performing live local shows, open mics, and touring regionally. Streaming numbers count too. Record labels are often looking for artists who’ve already built some momentum. A growing fanbase sh

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Music Marketing

TikTok Streaming Royalties for Artists | Everything You Need to Know

Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal pay royalties to artists, and now TikTok does too. Most labels and distributors have recently agreed to licensing deals with the app to compensate artists for streams on TikTok. While the payments per stream are small, it's an added bonus for an app that has already proven to be the most effective tool for marketing to young people, worldwide. This article aims to answer all of your questions about how TikTok royalties work and how to maximize your revenue from

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