Getting your music out there: Distribution and label services

It’s 2020 and the game has changed. Gone are the days of artists making millions from selling physical CDs and big record label advances. In are Spotify, Apple Music and all the DSPs (Digital Services Providers). Music has become digital and it’s generally never been a better time to be an independent artist. There are many challenges, but digital music distribution has levelled the playing field globally for new artists, composers and creatives.

1. Music distributors

2. Additional services: What to go and what not go for

However, you’ve got to earn that place. Label service packages are only really available to those artists who are building up some steam and progressing well. This means a strong presence on social media and some releases that have picked up press attention or with a wider team onboard, for example management and/or a booking agent.

When it comes to online and digital music distribution, the world is your oyster as an independent artist. You have control – don’t let it scare you! Read up, ask questions and make your mark.