Ari Herstand knows what he’s talking about. Author of “How to Make It in the New Music Business” and CEO and founder of music business education and artist advocacy company, Ari’s Take, Ari breaks down the top distributors of digital music and offers recommendations based on his research and artist feedback. If you’re not familiar with this space, this is a great place to jump in with both feet. I highly recommend you watch the video which is chock-full of things you should consider when choosing a digital music distributor, then head over to the website to view the comparison chart.
- There are tons of digital distribution companies
- Distributors get your music on DSPs – Digital Service Providers
- Record labels and distributors are not the same.
- Distributors provide a service, they do not own the music
- Some distributors charge upfront, others charge a commission, others offer a mixture of both
- Check out the comparison chart here.
Music distribution is not one size fits all. Ari claims to have the best, most comprehensive review of all of the distribution companies, and I can’t help but agree. So, review this information, ask your friends and colleagues about their experiences, and make an informed decision on which distributor is right for you.
Please visit Ari’s Take to view the full article by Ari Herstand.
