Artist resources

To release music independently, you need a music distributor. A distributor gets your song or album on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, as well as platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Some distributors only work with record labels. Others, like DistroKid, make it easy for independent artists to upload their music to major platforms, keep 100% of their streaming royalties, and stay in control of their releases.

To release a song, upload your finished track through a distributor. You’ll add details like your song title and collaborator credits, and select the platforms where you want it available, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and TikTok.

Once submitted, your distributor delivers your song to platforms and collects your streaming royalties.

To release an album, upload all of your tracks through a distributor, then enter your album details, including track titles, artwork, and collaborator credits.

Once everything is submitted, your album will be delivered to streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

You don’t need a record label to release music on streaming platforms. Independent artists can upload songs or albums directly through a distributor.

With a distributor like DistroKid, you choose where you want to send your music. You also keep 100% of your streaming royalties, which you can access and collect through your DistroKid Bank.

To release a song or album, you’ll need your audio file(s), cover artwork, and release details, including title, genre, and collaborator credits. Learn more here.