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Go beyond music distribution.

Unlimited Uploads. Keep 100% of your earnings.

Get your music on streaming platforms:

Access 20+ tools and extras to help enhance your release.

HyperFollow

Make pages that showcase your music, videos, social media links, and more.

Cover Song Licensing

Upload cover songs with ease. We take care of all the legal stuff.

Discovery Pack

Includes Siri, as well as some music discovery-based platforms including ACRCloud, Jaxsta, Gracenote, and MRC.

Access Spotify & Apple Music for Artists

Manage your artist profiles and learn about your listeners.

Synced Lyrics

Get time-synced lyrics for Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music and more.

Store Maximizer

We will automatically deliver this single to new online stores and streaming services as we add them.

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Frequently asked questions

What features are available with each plan?

All DistroKid members: get unlimited uploads, keep 100% of their streaming royalties, and get access to 21 free artist tools.

You can release music under 2 artist names with a Musician Plus plan, and up to 100 artists with an Ultimate Plan. Learn more here.

How does DistroKid help me promote my music?

DistroKid members get access to a range of free tools that are useful for things like creating social media blasts and link sharing.

So, you can do stuff like: Use Promo Cards to make song announcements look legit on Instagram. Set up a free HyperFollow page with links to music, videos, socials, etc. Use Spotify Canvas Generator to create short looping videos that play alongside your tracks on Spotify and can increase engagement.

Check out all the DistroKid extras here.

Can I add things like lyrics, credits, and liner notes to my releases?

Sure can. Here’s how:

1.) Log in to DistroKid.
2.) Click the Goodies Menu in the top right corner.
3.) Select “Enhance your music”.
4.) Choose Lyrics or Credits and fill ‘em in.

Your credits and lyrics will be delivered to all streaming services who currently accept them.

Can I upload a cover song?

Yeah (with some exceptions). DistroKid members can release cover songs with licenses for $12/yr per song. We'll take care of the legal stuff for you.

How do I get verified on Spotify?

It’s easy. Just log in to DistroKid and click the dropdown Goodies Menu in the top right. Next, select “Special access”, then “Spotify for Artists”. Once verified, you can access Spotify for Artists and do stuff like personalize your artist page and pitch your releases to Spotify’s playlist curators.

Can I set a custom release date?

Yup. You can set up a custom, future release date if you have a DistroKid Musician Plus or Ultimate plan.

Can I split royalties with a collaborator?

Absolutely, with DistroKid Splits. You can automatically route any percentage of earnings, from any track, to anyone. It’s free for all DistroKid members (with zero commission).

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