A distribution deal is not just about getting your music onto Spotify. It is about who controls your catalog, for how long, and what happens when you want to leave. Read the fine print before you sign.
Bandcamp has changed ownership twice since 2022 and lost much of its editorial staff. This guide examines the current state of the platform, what it still does well, and whether it belongs in your release strategy in 2026.
Free music distribution is almost gone. Here is why the economics stopped working, what the holdouts still offer, and how to decide what to pay for in 2026.
A recurring music subscription turns your most dedicated listeners into a reliable monthly income stream. This guide covers how to set up tiers, what to offer at each price point, and how to price your subscription for real results.
Every song has two copyrights. A record label controls one. A music publisher controls the other. If you do not know which one your deal covers, you are either leaving money uncollected or giving up rights you do not know how to manage.
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X5 Music Group is a Stockholm-based music licensing company founded in 2003 and acquired by Warner Music Group. The company specializes in licensing and curating deep catalog music to create digital compilation albums and playlists for streaming platforms. Its portfolio contains over 400,000 recordings and 11,000+ digital albums across classical, jazz, blues, pop, and rock genres, distributed globally through iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and other major platforms.
Evolution Media Music is a UK-based production music label headquartered in London, with operations in London and Manchester. Founded in 2007, the company delivers high-end production music and bespoke scoring for film, TV, and advertising, with global distribution through sub-publishers and representation by BMG in the UK and US. The company has released over 432 albums through its BMG partnership.
Music Gateway is a UK-based all-in-one platform for independent artists founded in 2013 by Jon Skinner. Originally built as a sync licensing marketplace, now offers distribution, playlist promotion, mastering, royalty collection, and sync brief pitching. Freemium model with Premium at $9.99/month and Pro at $19.99/month. Trustpilot rating of 4.5 across 4,000+ reviews as of April 2026.
