Meta pays $0.00000587 per stream, Facebook pays $0.0000695. See real rates for 100+ countries and learn why Meta is worth more for discovery than royalties.
Instagram Reels is one of the most effective free tools independent artists have for reaching new listeners. This guide covers what actually works in 2026, how the algorithm ranks music Reels, and how to build a repeatable content system around your releases.
Grow your music career on Instagram with proven Reels strategies, Story engagement tactics, bio optimization tips, and collaboration approaches. A practical guide for musicians who want to turn followers into fans and streams.
Creating original content for every platform separately is unsustainable. This guide shows you how to take one piece of content and systematically adapt it for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, and more without starting from scratch each time.
Threads has matured into a genuine platform for conversation-driven music promotion. Here is how independent artists are using it to build community, drive engagement, and reach listeners who are done with Instagram's algorithm.
A content calendar is the difference between posting with purpose and posting out of anxiety. This guide shows you how to build one that fits a real music career, keeps your releases organized, and makes consistent promotion manageable.
TuneCore is a digital music distributor owned by Believe, offering unlimited distribution to 150+ stores starting at $24.99/year with 100% streaming royalty retention. Known for strong publishing administration and granular analytics. Based in the United States, founded in 2005. Keeps 20% of social platform revenue (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook).
dig dis! is a German music distributor founded in 2006, focused on labels rather than individual artists. Offers free registration with three different plans available as monthly or yearly subscriptions. Has direct contracts with iTunes, Apple Music, Beatport, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Amazon, Traxsource, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and more. Provides the free digdis.app for label management with tools for release creation, promotion campaigns, sales analytics, financial statements, real-time chart tracking, revenue splits, and smart links. ISRC codes cost 0.75 EUR each, EAN/UPC codes cost 1.00 EUR each. Gives 365 days of full control. WARNING: charges a 30 EUR fee per release if you leave their service. Best for labels that want a dedicated label-focused distributor with integrated management tools.
Distromono is a Spain-based digital music distributor operated by Indiemono, a playlist curation platform active since 2010. Charges a flat 20 EUR/year for unlimited uploads with 100% royalty retention and 0% commission. Distributes to 30+ stores including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Instagram, and regional platforms. Non-exclusive. Built by playlist curators who consider submitted music for their Spotify playlists. Free split-pay accounts for collaborators.
