Users questions 

Can you distribute your own music?

Joe Ford

Can you distribute your own music?

Distributing your music on CD is a little more challenging, as most distribution companies will only deal with labels as opposed to individual artists, which means you will need to set up your own label. A useful guide on ‘How to Start a Record Label’ can be found on the Association of Independent Music (AIM) website.

How do you release music independently?

How to release music independently, the checklist:

  1. Get your artist profiles setup!
  2. Get set up with a music distributor that suits your needs.
  3. Sign up to PRS to collect all your royalties from radio play etc.
  4. Make sure you’re happy with your final mix & master.
  5. Devise a marketing plan that captivates and creates hype.

How do I get my song heard?

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  1. Promote your email list.
  2. Send your music to a radio station.
  3. Reach out to a music blog for a review.
  4. Post on social media.
  5. Comment on something that interest you.
  6. Write a blog post.
  7. Reach out to a playlist curator.
  8. Look at your analytics.

Should I release an album or singles?

If you’ve never released music before, you have to start with a single song. Artists at the major label level usually put out a single first, unless they’re dropping one of those “secret” overnight albums. The lead single rallies the fans, gets press talking, and builds energy for playlists or radio.

Do labels pay artists?

Record labels pay two royalties: one to artists, and another to composers & publishers. Artists can receive 10% – 15% of suggested album retail minus packaging costs. A 360 deal is sort of the standard operating understanding in most labels, when you’re talking about a major label.

Do record labels actually listen to demos?

Your Demo Will Be Listened To Rest assured, however, that most labels that accept demos make a point of listening to everything they get eventually. Labels with small staffs often take longer getting to demos, simply because they’re busy working for the artists they already have, so more patience is required for them.

What record label is Billie Eilish signed to?

Interscope Records