[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_color=”#1a1844″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”top right” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|#000000 45%” background_color_gradient_start=”#2b3ea0″ background_color_gradient_end=”#1a1844″ background_color_gradient_end_position=”45%” background_image=”https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/podcast-01.png” parallax=”on” custom_margin=”-1.3vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”3vw||0vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” background_size__hover=”cover” background_size__hover_enabled=”cover”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,24,68,0) 0%|#000000 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,24,68,0)” background_color_gradient_end=”#1a1844″ background_image=”https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/podcast-02-1.png” background_position=”top_center” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”|10%||10%||true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Lato|900|||||||” header_font_size=”82px” header_letter_spacing=”1px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”Raleway|||on|||||” header_4_font_size=”22px” header_4_letter_spacing=”4px” header_4_line_height=”1.6em” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_font_size_tablet=”62px” header_font_size_phone=”38px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_color=”#000000″ background_image=”https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/podcast-03.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”top_left” custom_margin=”||-74px|||” custom_padding=”14px||27px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” padding_top_bottom_link_2=”true” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”|600|||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em” link_font=”||||||||” link_text_color=”#fe4943″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#00b22d” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”-7px|||||” header_3_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Distributing your music online as an independent artist allows you to retain more control over your music and career, as well as potentially generating additional revenue streams, compared to signing with a record label which may have more control over your music and career and take a larger percentage of your earnings despite the eventual visibility and help that they might offer within their contract.<\/p>\n
Of course, distributing your music yourself implies additional work and to be aware of various things. We’ve made a general guide of the main things you should know:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” link_font=”||||||||” link_text_color=”#fe4943″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#00b22d” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ header_3_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
There are many platforms that allow independent artists to distribute their music online, be it for streaming or downloads. Each platform has its own features and pricing, so it’s important to research and compare them before making a decision.<\/p>\n
Here are a few suggestions:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Before uploading your music to your chosen aggregator, make sure it is properly encoded and that it’ll translate optimally on most platforms and sound systems with a\u00a0professional mastering<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Most distribution platforms will require you to create an account before you can start uploading your music. Follow the platform’s instructions to create an account and set up your artist profile.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Once your music is available for streaming and sale, it’s important to promote it to your fans and potential listeners. There are many ways to spread the word about your music, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n Ultimately, the key is to be creative and persistent in your efforts to promote your music<\/strong>, and to always be looking for new ways to connect with fans and gain exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n Keep track of your sales and streams<\/span><\/p>\n Most distribution platforms will provide you with sales and streams reports, which can help you track your performance and see how your music is doing. Use this information to adjust your marketing efforts and improve your overall strategy over time.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n As an independent artist, monetizing your music is important in order to support your career and generate revenue streams.<\/strong> There are a number of ways to monetize your music, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#007f1f” divider_weight=”5px” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”120px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” link_font=”||||||||” link_text_color=”#fe4943″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#00b22d” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ header_3_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In conclusion, distributing your music online as an independent artist can be a great way to retain control over your music and career, while also generating additional revenue streams. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Choosing the right distribution platform, preparing your music, creating an account, uploading your music, and promoting your music are all important steps to take<\/strong>. <\/span>Additionally, it’s important to monetize your music through various channels<\/strong>, such as selling merchandise, concert tickets, digital products, streaming royalties, NFTs, sponsorships and brand deals.<\/p>\n By following these guidelines and being persistent and creative in your efforts, you can increase your visibility and reach new listeners. Remember, it’s important to have a diversified revenue stream and be strategic on where to invest your money. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_shop type=”product_category” posts_number=”3″ include_categories=”17″ orderby=”popularity” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|600||on|||||” title_text_color=”#00b22d” price_font=”|600|||||||” price_text_color=”#007f1f” price_font_size=”16px” rating_text_align=”center” rating_text_color=”#e09900″ rating_font_size=”12px” rating_letter_spacing=”2px” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”50px|||||” border_radii_image=”on|125px|125px|125px|125px” border_width_all_image=”3px” border_color_all_image=”#007f1f” box_shadow_style_image=”preset2″ box_shadow_blur_image=”22px” box_shadow_spread_image=”1px” box_shadow_color_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0.46)” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_shop][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/smartdsp.pro” button_text=”See All Services” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_wc_reviews show_avatar=”off” show_count=”off” product=”42″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#ffffff” meta_text_color=”#ffffff” body_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”48px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_wc_reviews][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/elliottsebag.com\/reviews\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”More Reviews” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider color=”#007f1f” divider_weight=”5px” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”120px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_font=”|||on|||||” header_4_text_align=”center” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_font_size=”28px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Browse more articles below<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_slider include_categories=”220″ more_text=”See Article” use_manual_excerpt=”off” show_meta=”off” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#00B22D” body_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#00B22D” background_color=”rgba(0,127,31,0.45)” child_filter_brightness=”27%” child_filter_contrast=”54%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Distribuer sa musique en ligne en tant qu'artiste ind\u00e9pendant pr\u00e9sente divers avantages. Cela implique \u00e9galement un travail suppl\u00e9mentaire. Nous avons r\u00e9alis\u00e9 un guide pour t'aider \u00e0 y voir plus clair !<\/p>","protected":false},"author":392,"featured_media":3048,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"2880","footnotes":""},"categories":[220,403],"tags":[663,669,667,661,357,670,687,665,662,671,276,241,436,672,676,302,682,678,677,681,675,666,236,686,685,673,664,651,683,674,668],"class_list":["post-3047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-guide","tag-aggregator","tag-amazon-music","tag-apple-music","tag-article","tag-artist","tag-beatport","tag-career","tag-deezer","tag-distribute-music","tag-distrokid","tag-guide","tag-how-to","tag-label","tag-labelworx","tag-marketing","tag-music-distribution","tag-musician","tag-pitch","tag-playlist","tag-press","tag-promotion","tag-quobuzz","tag-release","tag-revenues","tag-sales","tag-songtradr","tag-spotify","tag-streaming","tag-streams","tag-tunecore","tag-youtube"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/392"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3047"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3047\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartdsp.pro\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
This includes, among other things, ensuring that the audio is well balanced in terms of tonality, dynamics, panoramic; that it doesn’t have any unwanted clicks, pops, clips or else, that the metadata is accurate, and that the track sequencing is how you want it to be in case of an EP or Album. You’ll also have to consider your artwork(s) if not already done at this stage.
Read more about: What is mastering?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nCreate an account<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Upload your music<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Promote your music<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Monetize your music<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Our piece of advice<\/h3>\n
This will help you to build a sustainable career as an independent artist.<\/strong><\/p>\nLearn More!<\/h4>\n