DistroKid Links With Audible Magic To Verify Music Authenticity, Launches DistroLock
DistroKid has joined a growing list of music distributors and services using Audible Magic to fight unauthorized content by verifying the authenticity of both tracks and artists before it is. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
On the commentary side of the music industry this week, we heard from YouTube's CEO warning creators about the dangers of Article 13, remembered music philanthropist Paul Allen, and explored. Continue reading
Spotify Invests in DistroKid and We Have Many Questions [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
Spotify recently announced that artists would be able to upload music directly to Spotify at no cost. This week, the streamer revealed a minority investment in DIY music distributor DistroKid . Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we head back for a final dip into a busy week in the music industry we revisit why Spotify's Danial Ek is raking in the cash, explore the concept. Continue reading
Spotify + DistroKid On Road To A Two Sided Marketplace
With news that Spotify had invested in DistroKid and offer it as a distribution conduit to other music services, came speculation as to the music streamer's greater motives. MIDiA analyst. Continue reading
Spotify Announces DistroKid Investment, Integration
Spotify is strengthening ties to DistroKid with an investment and announcement of an integration that allows artists using Spotify For Artists' new free upload service to then seamlessly distribute their. Continue reading
DistroKid Scores ‘Significant Investment’ From Silversmith
Indie music distributor DistroKid has received "a significant investment" from Silversmith Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm. DistroKid currently serves 250,000 independent musicians with digital distribution, as well as, royalty. Continue reading
DistroKid Adds ‘Mastered For iTunes’ Service
The "Mastered For iTunes" label is a badge of sonic approval that you see on most major label tracks and almost none from idie and D.I.Y. artists. A new add-on. Continue reading
Tunecore Founders Link Startup Audiam To DistroKid To Offer Cheaper Music Distribution
Tunecore founders Jeff Price and Peter Wells have added deeply discounted digital music distribution to their recently launched YouTube monetization startup Audiam via Philip Kaplan's DistroKid. Price and Wells were forced. Continue reading
