DistroKid

DistroKid is a music distribution service that enables independent musicians and labels to upload music and release it to streaming platforms and digital stores. The platform handles the distribution process to major services and provides accompanying metadata, track identifiers, and other standard release information as part of the package.

DistroKid was founded in 2013 by Philip Kaplan and is based in New York City, United States. The company uses a subscription-based model that charges an annual fee per artist or per label, allowing unlimited song and album uploads. The company markets that artists retain 100% of their royalties from streams and sales after platform distributions and any applicable fees.

The service distributes to a broad roster of platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and iTunes, among others, with the intention of getting releases live quickly. It also provides tools such as revenue-splits for collaborations and a label-management option for handling multiple artists under a single account, along with basic analytics and reporting.

DistroKid is one of the leading players in digital music distribution for independent artists, favored for its low cost and straightforward workflow. It competes with other distribution services such as TuneCore and CD Baby, and it has expanded over time with additional features targeted at creators who operate as a solo artist or as a small label.