Digital Distribution
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Here at Atomic Disc we have used several of the major digital distributors and after much consideration we concluded that DistroKid is the best option.
So without further ado, we would like to offer you a 7% discount on DistroKids's digital distribution to get your music on all major streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Tidal, etc.
FAQs about Digital Distribution
How much does it cost?
Only $24.99 per year for unlimited songs.
DistroKid has three plans: Musician, Musician Plus and Ultimate.
The Musician plan gets you unlimited song uploads for one artist, Mobile app access and the ability to create royalty splits.
The Musician Plus plan is $39.99 per year and gets you unlimited song uploads for 2 artists and the ability to customize your label name, release date, preorder date and customize iTunes pricing.
The Ultimate plan is $89.99 per year and allows you to upload up to 100 artists' unlimited songs, contact info for thousands of playlists and 1TB of instant file sharing.
Do I still own the rights to my music?
Yes. You will still have 100% ownership in your music. DistroKid does not take any ownership or intellectual property rights.
Can I digitally release cover songs?
Yes. Make sure to click "Another artist wrote it" on DistroKid's upload form, in the "Songwrite" section. It costs $12 per year, per cover song for DistroKid to manage cover songs for you.
DistroKid will then:
- Obtain the required compulsory mechanical license for you.
- Automatically deduct the legally-mandated fee of 9.1¢ per song sold in the U.S. from your earnings and pay it to the original songwriter. You'll get 100% of the rest.
- Keep up to date on copyright laws that affect your music.
What is YouTube Music?
YouTube Music is YouTube’s streaming service. As an artist, you get paid for each monetized play. A monetized play is each time your song plays and YouTube shows an ad, or when a paying subscriber plays your song.
What is Social Media Pack?
Social Media Pack is a service that notifies you if someone else use your song in their video on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Should I use the same UPC for my physical and my digital release?
No. Nielsen Soundscan wants you to have a different UPC for each type of release. DistroKid will automatically assign you a UPC for your digital release.
Do I have to pay extra for ISRCs?
No, DistroKid will apply ISRCs to all your tracks automatically, at no additional charge.
What audio formats can I submit?
Acceptable audio file types are: WAV, MP3, AIFF, CDDA, MP4 (m4a), Windows Media (WMA), or FLAC.
If you're sending a WAV, we accept up to 24-bit, 96 kHz, or less. 16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV is the most common.
What are the artwork requirements?
Artwork should be a square RGB image in .jpg format. The ideal pixel size is 3000 x 3000.
Digital stores have certain restrictions for what your image can contain. The following is not allowed:
- A website address (URL)
- Twitter name
- The terms 'Exclusive' or 'Limited Edition'
- Any image that's blurry, pixelated, rotated, or poor quality
- Unlicensed/stock photography
- Prices
- Store logos (such as iTunes or Spotify)
- Nudity
- Gross stuff
- References to physical media (example: "CD" or "Compact Disc")