Distribution

DistroKid's majority sale to CVC Capital Partners sparked discussion across the music industry. Here's what it actually means for artists, investors, competition, transparency, and the future of digital music distribution.

Spotify doesn't remove songs for streaming fraud—distributors do. Here's why Spotify fines distributors, why artists get banned, and why major labels are treated differently.

Thinking about using LANDR for music distribution? We break down every plan, hidden costs, YouTube Content ID fees, mastering features, support, and who each subscription is actually worth paying for.

Is Ditto Music worth using in 2026? We break down the Great, Good, Bad, and Ugly of Ditto Music Distribution, including pricing, playlists, publishing admin, support, sync opportunities, and hidden drawbacks.

Our 404 Distribution review breaks down REVOLT’s discovery-focused distribution model, revenue share pricing, approval-based promotion, and the risks artists should consider before signing up.

A detailed iMusician review covering pricing, features, real costs, and how it compares to DistroKid and TuneCore. See if it’s actually worth it.

RocNation Distribution’s Terms grant exclusive, irrevocable rights that survive termination. Learn why artists may lose royalties and control of their catalog.

Let's talk about Real-Time royalty payouts with United Masters and why advances are becoming a core feature for distribution companies. First, we're going to talk about United Masters and their new feature, and then we're going to get into the more expansive topic of advances being offered by digital distribution companies in general.

A detailed DistroKid review covering pricing, add-ons, real costs, and whether unlimited distribution is actually worth it.