Soulspazm is a full-service digital music distribution company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 1999. With a team of 4 employees across the United States and South Korea, Soulspazm builds on more than 20 years of independent record label experience to offer digital distribution, video distribution, press, and marketing services. The company also operates Soulspazm Records as a label. Unlike open-signup distributors that accept anyone who pays a fee, Soulspazm is selective about its clients and focuses on high quality music for labels and artists who want unwavering attention and a long-term partnership.
Pricing and Plans
Soulspazm does not publish pricing. The company operates on a custom deal model, negotiating terms with each client based on the scope of services required, roster size, and the nature of the partnership. This is common among full-service distributors that provide hands-on support rather than self-service tools.
If you are comparing costs against self-service distributors, note that custom deals can vary widely. Some full-service distributors take a percentage of revenue in exchange for no upfront fees, while others charge retainer-style fees. Soulspazm's model is best understood by contacting them directly and discussing your catalog and goals. Use our streaming royalty calculator to project your earnings before entering negotiations, so you have a clear baseline for evaluating any revenue-share offer.
What Sets Soulspazm Apart
- 20+ years of label experience: Founded in 1999, Soulspazm predates most digital distributors. The company's roots as an independent record label inform its approach to distribution, marketing, and artist development.
- Selective roster: Soulspazm does not accept open signups. This means clients get more attention and the company can focus on quality over volume. If you are accepted, you are not competing with thousands of self-service uploads for attention.
- Full-service offering: Beyond distribution, Soulspazm provides video distribution, press, and marketing. This makes it a one-stop shop for labels and artists who want coordinated campaigns rather than piecing together multiple vendors.
- Soulspazm Records: The company operates its own label, giving it firsthand understanding of what labels need from a distribution partner.
- US and South Korea presence: With staff in both countries, Soulspazm has reach into Asian markets that many US-based distributors do not prioritize.
- Small, focused team: A 4-person team means you work directly with decision-makers rather than rotating support agents.
Submission and Upload Process
Because Soulspazm is not an open-signup service, the process differs from self-service distributors:
- Visit soulspazm.com and reach out through their contact form or email.
- Provide information about your catalog, label or artist background, and what services you need.
- Soulspazm reviews your submission and determines whether your music fits their roster.
- If accepted, you negotiate a custom deal covering distribution, marketing, and other services.
- Soulspazm handles delivery to digital service providers and manages your campaign.
There is no self-service upload portal for the general public. The onboarding process is personal and conversational.
Drawbacks and Things to Consider
- No public pricing. You cannot compare Soulspazm's costs against competitors without contacting them first. If you want transparent pricing for budgeting, self-service distributors like DistroKid, CD Baby, or TuneCore publish their rates openly.
- Selective, not open-signup. If you are a new artist with no track record, you may not be accepted. Soulspazm focuses on established labels and artists with high quality catalogs.
- Small team. A 4-person team means personalized attention but also limited bandwidth. During busy periods, response times may be slower than larger distributors with dedicated support departments.
- No publishing administration. Soulspazm does not offer publishing admin as a standalone service. You need separate PRO and MLC registration. Read our guide to mechanical royalties to understand what you are missing.
- No sync licensing marketplace. Soulspazm does not have a built-in sync licensing platform. If you want your music in film, TV, or ads, you need a separate sync licensing company. Browse our sync licensing directory for options.
- Limited public information. Store count, delivery speed, Content ID policy, and AI music policy are not publicly documented. You must ask during the onboarding conversation.
- No free tier. There is no free or trial option for testing the service.
Who Soulspazm Is Best For
Soulspazm is best for established independent labels and artists who want a full-service distribution partner with hands-on attention, marketing support, and a selective roster approach. If you have a quality catalog and want a distributor that treats you as a partner rather than a self-service account number, Soulspazm is worth considering. The company's experience as a label itself gives it a perspective that pure technology platforms lack.
Soulspazm is less ideal for new artists who want to upload their first single quickly, artists who need transparent pricing for budgeting, or artists who want self-service tools and a dashboard they can manage themselves. If you want open-signup distribution with published pricing, look at DistroKid, CD Baby, or TuneCore. If you want a full-service distributor with a larger team and broader public documentation, consider Downtown Artist & Label Services or Kontor New Media. For a broader comparison, see our music distribution services comparison.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Soulspazm | The Orchard | Downtown Artist & Label Services | AWAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Custom (negotiated per client) | Custom (negotiated per client) | Custom (negotiated per client) | Custom (application required) |
| Royalty retention | Custom (negotiated per deal) | Custom (negotiated per deal) | Custom (negotiated per deal) | 80% to 100% (tier-based) |
| Store count | Not publicly stated (major DSPs) | 100+ DSPs | 100+ DSPs | 100+ DSPs |
| Delivery speed | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated | Standard (not stated) |
| Publishing admin | No (not standalone) | Yes (included) | Yes (included) | Yes (included) |
| YouTube Content ID | Not publicly stated | Yes (included) | Yes (included) | Yes (included) |
| Sync licensing | No built-in marketplace | Yes (included) | Yes (included) | Yes (included) |
| Royalty splits | Not publicly stated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Release protection | Not publicly stated | Custom | Custom | Yes (while active) |
| AI music policy | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated |
Soulspazm differs from The Orchard and Downtown Artist & Label Services in that it does not publicly offer publishing administration or sync licensing as standalone services. The Orchard and Downtown both bundle these into their full-service deals. AWAL operates on a tier-based royalty model (80% to 100%) while Soulspazm negotiates custom terms. Soulspazm's 4-person team is smaller than all three competitors, which means more direct access to decision-makers but less bandwidth for large catalogs.
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Similar Distributors
- The Orchard - Full-service distribution and marketing for established labels
- Downtown Artist & Label Services - Custom label services with publishing and sync
- AWAL - Application-based distributor with tiered royalty rates
- Kontor New Media - Full-service distribution with publishing admin and sync licensing
Related Resources
- Music Distribution Services Compared - Broader distributor comparison
- Streaming Royalty Calculator - Project your earnings across platforms
- Soulspazm Official Website - Contact and inquiries
