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Quirento Music : The best music distribution service for independent musicians
Music distribution is about getting your songs in front of the most people possible. That’s why over 2 million independent creators from around the world use Quirento Music to release their music across all major digital streaming platforms like Spotify, TikTok and YouTube Music. With Quirento Music, you upload your tunes for free and we’ll take care of the rest, so you can focus on the things dreams are made of, like making money and growing your fan-base.
Table of contents:
- What are music distribution services?
- How do I get my music distributed?
- How much does it cost to distribute my music?
- What platforms should I distribute my music on?
- How to distribute your music (with quirentomusic) in 3 steps
- Things to consider before distributing your music
- What you should do once you distribute your music
- Common mistakes to avoid in music distribution
- Music distribution FAQs
What are music distribution services?
In short, music distribution services help you get your recordings out there. Artists have a lot of responsibilities between writing, recording, booking shows, networking and interacting with fans on social media. Music distribution services like Quirento Music do the work of getting your music into the world, in front of fans, onto streaming and ecommerce platforms. We help get your music to audiences around the globe, and provide you with the tools to successfully promote your music. At Quirento Music, we work with more than 250 digital distribution partners to make it happen, including all of the most popular streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Pandora, Tidal, TikTok, as well as SoundCloud.
How do I get my music distributed?
Quirento Music is an affordable way to get global digital music distribution today. The whole signup process can take a matter of minutes. Upload your music and basic details like track information, then a real human inspects your audio and visual files and delivers your songs right to the major digital music platforms like Spotify. Claim your artist profile on streaming platforms and make sure your music is appearing in the correct artist discography. We even help you get set up on the platforms faster, like fast-tracking instant artist verification.
How much does it cost?
Quirento Music makes releasing music affordable— all our distribution services for free. This includes albums and singles. And whenever we add a new retail partner, your music will be delivered free of charge. Many music distributors claim to offer free music distribution but charge per-retailer fees, yearly fees, cancellation fees, and all kinds of hidden add-ons and upsells for additional services. Quirento Music has no recurring subscription fees, so you don’t have to worry about us taking down your music if you miss a payment (there are no payments!)
What platforms should I distribute my music on?
You’ll need to get your music on all of the popular download and streaming sites, as that’s where most people spend their time listening to music. This includes the big players like Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, and Shazam. Many artists make the mistake of thinking all their fans are on one platform, but the truth is, listening is more fractured than ever. A look at your data will probably show your audience is spread across Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Deezer, Amazon, Pandora, and more. At quirentomusic, we have digital distribution partnerships with all of the big music sites and add more all the time, so we do a lot of the work for you. Let our connections and partnerships help you. We’re a preferred Apple content provider, which means we can get your music on Apple Music within a few days after you give your final approval for distribution.
How to distribute your music
(with QMG) in 3 steps:
STEP 1
Sign up and upload your music
Sign up for an account and choose between releasing an album (collection of songs) or a single (one) song. QMG’s Startup Guide can help guide you through the sign up journey and what information to include, like metadata, release date, digital distribution options, barcodes, and uploading artwork and audio files.
STEP 2
Submit your music to us, and we’ll send it to the world
Submit your information and we’ll take it from there. We inspect all submissions and files before sending them out to our 250+ digital distribution partners. Although QMG can deliver your music to platforms quickly, many DSPs — including Spotify — tout the benefits of delivering music well in advance of your release date, to take full advantage of their on-platform promotional and pitching tools.
STEP 3
See who’s listening and market your music
Once QMG has distributed your music and your work is out in the world, use your QMG dashboard as a home base to manage your music business. You can track sales and generate sales reports to understand your audience, access promotion tools, set up or optimize artist profiles and channels, and explore many more artist and royalty resources.
Things to consider before distributing your music
There’s a lot to do before you release your music. The first (and most important) step is to ensure you’re happy with the quality of your recordings and the mastering. You’ll also need to make sure you have the proper rights and copyright basics covered. The last thing you want is to release your music and have people download it, then have to pull it back because of a legal issue.
Next, create a comprehensive launch plan, with deadlines to keep you on track. QMG’s Release Plan Generator instantly creates a downloadable, custom timeline and pre-album release checklist to guide you through the process, whether it’s your first release or your tenth. Get step-by-step instructions and reminders for file sizes, profile updates, account activations, messaging, PR and promotions, as well as a recommended release date. Key dates are displayed at a glance and you can download and save a copy of your release plan right on your phone or computer.
What you should do once you distribute your music
The work doesn’t stop once you’ve released your music into the world. Now is when you need to get creative and start promoting it. Your QMG dashboard has dozens of promotional tools and artist resources to help you pitch your music to playlists, get radio play, and establish a more effective web presence. Be sure to add visuals to your platform profiles, such as Spotify Canvas (the looping video that plays along with the track), and add your lyrics. These steps will help keep listeners engaged.
Preparing for your music release
Promote any upcoming shows or new information, ensure your bio and promotional photos are up-to-date, and get creative with fan extras like behind-the-scenes content. This is also a good time to pitch your music to editorial playlists and Spotify’s Release Radar. Check out this list of 10 Things You Should Do as Soon as You Sign Up for Music Distribution, for pitch links and more information.
Common mistakes to avoid in music distribution
Distribution strategies have changed a lot over the years. It’s important to think about digital distribution first but don’t ignore the power of physical products. You no longer have to press thousands of vinyl or discs in order to make it affordable. With QMG’s Vinyl pressing and CD duplication service, you only need to press as many as you want so it’s super affordable with no waste.
Another common mistake is when artists seek out free music distribution services, without doing their homework. You pay for what you get — and “free” will cost you. There can be hidden or monthly costs associated with some of these services, and missed payments could result in your music being taken down from sites. Be sure to read through terms and fine print, and turn to trusted, established music distribution companies like QMG, so you know your music is in good hands.
Music Distribution FAQs
QMG is the best music distribution service for independent artists and labels because we’ve been in the business for 6 years and have partnerships with all of the major digital distribution platforms. We’ve been paying artists on a weekly basis since 2018 — most labels still only pay out quarterly. As the oldest and most trusted independent distributor, we are the best music distributor and can help you sell your music online faster than anyone else.
