Musicinfo

Musicinfo is a Finland-based music distributor founded in 2012 and headquartered in Jyvaskyla, Central Finland. The company specializes in distribution to China and South Korea, offering access to 56+ Chinese and South Korean platforms, the most of any distributor for these regions. Musicinfo also offers global distribution to 70+ platforms. The company uses a pay-per-release model starting at approximately $32 per release with 15% commission. Musicinfo's exclusive partnership with Taihe Music Group provides unprecedented access to Chinese audiences, and the platform includes sync opportunities to China at no additional cost after purchasing distribution. The company employs 16 people across Finland, the United States, Poland, and Turkey.

Pricing and Plans

Musicinfo uses a pay-per-release model with tiered distribution options and promotional bundles:

Distribution Tiers

• Star Distribution (approximately $32 per release): Basic distribution to Chinese, South Korean, and global platforms with 15% commission.
• Bronze, Silver, Gold Distribution: Higher tiers with more features and broader platform coverage. Prices increase with tier level.

Bundle Pro Packages (Distribution + Promotion)

• Indie Power Pack ($54): 1 Star Distribution, 1 Social Media Promotion.
• Artist Pack ($174): 1 Bronze Distribution, 2 Social Media Promotions, 1 Video Distribution.
• Celebrity Pack ($433): 1 Gold Distribution, 5 Social Media Promotions, 3 Video Distributions.

Promotion Pro Bundles (Promotion Only)

• Spotlight ($490): 3 Playlist placements, 3 Social Media Promotions, 1 Video Sharing.
• Top Chart ($650): 6 Playlist placements.
• Superstar ($1030): 6 Playlist placements, 4 Social Media Promotions, 5 Video Sharings.

The pay-per-release model with 15% commission is more expensive than subscription-based distributors for frequent releasers. However, for artists specifically targeting the Chinese market, Musicinfo offers access to platforms that no other distributor can match.

What Sets Musicinfo Apart

1. 56+ Chinese and South Korean platforms: Musicinfo distributes to more Chinese and South Korean platforms than any other distributor. This includes Tencent Music Entertainment DSPs (QQ Music, Kugou, Kuwo), Netease, Douyin (Chinese TikTok), Bilibili, Huawei Music, Alibaba Short Video Platform, Ximalaya FM, Changba Karaoke App, and many more.
2. Exclusive partnership with Taihe Music Group: Musicinfo has an exclusive partnership with Taihe Music Group, one of China's largest music companies. This provides unprecedented access and opportunity to get artists' music heard and monetized in China. No other distributor has achieved this level of relationship with Chinese audiences.
3. Sync opportunities to China at no additional cost: Musicinfo includes sync opportunities to China at no additional cost after purchasing music distribution. This is a unique feature no other distributor offers for the Chinese market.
4. Promotion on Chinese social media: Musicinfo promotes digital music in China through the most popular Chinese social media and video platforms, including Weibo, Red (Xiaohongshu), and video sharing platforms.
5. Playlist placement in China: Musicinfo offers playlist placement on influential Chinese playlists. The Top Chart and Superstar bundles include 6 playlist placements each.
6. Copyright protection in China: Musicinfo secures music copyright and collects royalties from 20+ DSPs in China. This is important because copyright enforcement in China is complex and requires local expertise.
7. Non-exclusive distribution: Musicinfo operates on a non-exclusive basis. You can continue using your current distributor for the rest of the world and use Musicinfo only for China. Many customers distribute their music with another distributor to the rest of the world except China by opting out of the territory of China in their other distribution service.
8. Global distribution to 70+ platforms: In addition to China and South Korea, Musicinfo distributes to 70+ global platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Deezer, Tidal, Napster, YouTube, and more.
9. 90+ total music and media services: Musicinfo reaches 90+ total music and media streaming and internet services across China, South Korea, and the world.
10. Finland-based with EU jurisdiction: Musicinfo is based in Finland, operating under EU jurisdiction. This means no US tax withholding for international artists.

Submission and Upload Process

1. Create a Musicinfo account.
2. Choose a distribution tier (Star, Bronze, Silver, or Gold) or a Bundle Pro package.
3. Upload your audio files, artwork, and metadata.
4. Musicinfo distributes to 56+ Chinese and South Korean platforms plus 70+ global platforms.
5. For promotion: Add social media promotion, video distribution, and playlist placement bundles.
6. Musicinfo secures copyright and collects royalties from Chinese DSPs.
7. Track performance and receive royalties through the platform.

Important Note on Chinese Distribution

Musicinfo can distribute your music even if you have already distributed to Tencent (TME: QQ Music, Kuwo, and Kugou) and/or Netease through another distributor. Many distributors now deliver to one or both of these Chinese streaming services. Musicinfo offers 20+ additional services in China from which you can collect royalties.

With the exception of TME and/or Netease, ensure your music is NOT already distributed to China with another distributor before using Musicinfo. If your music has already been distributed in China by another service, contact Musicinfo to learn about your options.

Drawbacks and Things to Consider

• 15% commission is high. Musicinfo takes 15% of your royalties on all distribution tiers. Compare this to DistroKid (0%), Too Lost (0%), or CD Baby (9%). At $10,000/year in revenue, Musicinfo takes $1,500.
• Pay-per-release is expensive for frequent releasers. At $32 per release with 15% commission, releasing 12 singles per year costs $384 plus 15% of all royalties. DistroKid costs $24.99/year for unlimited releases with 0% commission.
• No global distribution to all major DSPs. While Musicinfo offers global distribution to 70+ platforms, its primary focus is China and South Korea. If you want maximum global reach, use a distributor with 150+ to 450+ stores (DistroKid, Too Lost, DistroVibe).
• No publishing administration. Musicinfo does not provide publishing admin. You need separate PRO and MLC registration.
• No YouTube Content ID as a standalone service. YouTube Content ID is included with global distribution but not prominently featured as a standalone service.
• No royalty splits. Not prominently featured. If you need automated collaborator splitting, use DistroKid, Too Lost, or Stem.
• Promotional bundles are expensive. The Superstar promotion bundle costs $1030 for a one-time campaign. This is a significant investment for independent artists.
• Limited information on delivery speed. Musicinfo does not prominently publish delivery timelines. Delivery to Chinese platforms may take longer due to copyright verification processes.
• Niche focus limits appeal. Musicinfo is specifically designed for artists targeting the Chinese and South Korean markets. If you have no interest in these markets, there is no reason to use Musicinfo over a general distributor.
• Small company. Musicinfo has 16 employees, which is small. Support capacity may be limited.
• Complex Chinese distribution rules. Distributing to China involves navigating complex copyright laws, platform requirements, and government regulations. Musicinfo handles this, but the process may be slower and more complicated than distributing to Western platforms.
• May require a second distributor for global reach. Many Musicinfo customers use a second distributor for the rest of the world and Musicinfo only for China. This means managing two distributor relationships, two sets of metadata, and two royalty streams.

Who Musicinfo Is Best For

Musicinfo is best for artists who specifically want to reach the Chinese and South Korean music markets. If your music has potential appeal in China (pop, hip-hop, electronic, K-pop influenced, or crossover genres), Musicinfo provides access to 56+ platforms that no other distributor can match. The exclusive partnership with Taihe Music Group and the inclusion of sync opportunities to China make Musicinfo the clear leader for Chinese market entry.

Musicinfo is less ideal for artists who want general global distribution (use DistroKid, Too Lost, or DistroVibe for 150+ to 450+ stores), artists who want 0% commission (nearly every other distributor offers better royalty rates), artists who need publishing admin or sync licensing for Western markets (use TuneCore, Songtradr, or Ditto), or artists on a tight budget (the pay-per-release model with 15% commission is expensive). If you have no specific interest in the Chinese market, there is no reason to choose Musicinfo over a general distributor.

Related Resources

• Music Distribution Services Compared - Broader distributor comparison
• Streaming Royalty Calculator - Project your earnings
• Musicinfo Official Website - Current pricing and sign-up