Release Your Music
Distribution services and practical release tools for getting music onto platforms without turning the release process into a second job.
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Choose a distributor around your release workflow
Pricing models and included services change, so compare the current plan against how often you actually release.
DistroKid
A streamlined distribution option widely used by independent artists releasing regularly.
✓ Simple release workflow
✓ Useful for recurring releases
✓ Check current extras and plan details before choosing
TuneCore
A distribution platform with additional artist and publishing-related tools.
✓ Broad release tools
✓ Useful if you want more than basic delivery
✓ Compare the current plan with your release frequency
CD Baby
A long-running distribution service with a different workflow and pricing structure from subscription-first options.
✓ Worth comparing for less frequent releases
✓ Established distribution service
✓ Check current fees and included services
The distributor is only one part of the release
Artwork, metadata, masters, credits and timelines are easier when they are prepared before upload day.
Prepare the release before the release form.
Keep final masters, artwork, metadata and credits organised so distribution becomes an execution step rather than a scramble.
Give listeners one clear place to go
Smart links and release landing pages can reduce friction when you are promoting the same track across multiple platforms.
Feature.fm
Smart links and music marketing pages designed around releases and artist campaigns.
✓ Useful for release links
✓ Can support pre-save and campaign workflows
✓ Use only the tracking you will actually act on
Linkfire
A music-focused smart-link and campaign-routing platform.
✓ Useful across streaming platforms
✓ Campaign and link tracking options
✓ Best when links are part of a repeatable workflow
MailerLite
An email platform for building an owned audience beyond social feeds.
✓ Useful for direct fan communication
✓ Landing pages and forms
✓ Keep the list useful instead of emailing for the sake of emailing