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The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:14 pm
by worra
I'm looking to release some music on some streaming services like Apple Music / Spotify / whatever.
Who here uses a distribution service, and are you happy with it? I'm talking about stuff like TuneCore, CD Baby, LANDR, DistroKid, etc.
Let's hear about your experiences!
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 3:52 pm
by nogodsnobedtimes
My last band used LANDR, no complaints. Seemed easy enough. I think the others are still using it for their new project as well.
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:19 pm
by worra
Aghartha wrote:My last band used LANDR, no complaints. Seemed easy enough. I think the others are still using it for their new project as well.
Seems like the easiest/most modern solution but I'm a little turned off by the yearly subscription model? CD baby you pay-per-release, which seems like a better deal. Also note that I don't need any mastering services.
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:51 pm
by JonnyAngle
I use distrokid. Love it
Pro tip:
go to the website and start to sign up. Don't finish.
You'll get a 35% discount email a day later
Don't do it
Then you'll get a 40% off coupon email
Then I signed up.
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:20 pm
by worra
JonnyAngle wrote:I use distrokid. Love it
Pro tip:
go to the website and start to sign up. Don't finish.
You'll get a 35% discount email a day later
Don't do it
Then you'll get a 40% off coupon email
Then I signed up.
Hot tips right here
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:58 pm
by PeteeBee
JonnyAngle wrote:I use distrokid. Love it
Pro tip:
go to the website and start to sign up. Don't finish.
You'll get a 35% discount email a day later
Don't do it
Then you'll get a 40% off coupon email
Then I signed up.
What if you just keep waiting? When does it end?
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:29 pm
by JonnyAngle
PeteeBee wrote:
What if you just keep waiting? When does it end?
I'm not sure
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:11 pm
by worra
Got my 35% coupon. I shall continue to wait.
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:56 pm
by manymanyhaha
Distrokid alternatives? I'm fed up with them.
Want something that is a one-time payment and not a subscription or rolling charges.
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:10 pm
by Blackened Soul
CD baby does that.. like everything else they have their annoying quirks…
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:48 pm
by manymanyhaha
Which annoying quirks are you referring to? Just curious because this might be the option I'm going with.
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 4:43 pm
by BitchPudding
JonnyAngle wrote:I use distrokid. Love it
Pro tip:
go to the website and start to sign up. Don't finish.
You'll get a 35% discount email a day later
Don't do it
Then you'll get a 40% off coupon email
Then I signed up.
+1. Exactly what I did when I started to up my distribution game.
Re: The Music Distribution Thread
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:33 am
by Olin
manymanyhaha wrote:Distrokid alternatives? I'm fed up with them.
Want something that is a one-time payment and not a subscription or rolling charges.
Can't recommend anyone to you but I can recommend not using Landr. They really botched the last three releases of mine in a row, were weirdly picky about stuff and had some of the most incompetent, unhelpful customer service I've dealt with. Offered me a paltry $5 discount for completely fucking up a release I scheduled 95 days in advance lol. Hope there's someone better out there.