Which Distributor Is Best For Musicians Today? DISTROKID, TUNECORE, CD BABY, AMUSE, TOO LOST, VENICE



With Spotify booting musicians every day and so many scams targeting musicians, music marketer Jesse Cannon navigates what is best for musicians today.

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Videos You Should Probably Watch:
Venus Theory on Predatory Spotify Traps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plleJ0Zv0Ww&pp=ygUMdmVudXMgdGhlb3J5
Karra on her experience with Spotify Bot Claims: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_qvmAXFCOg&pp=ygUFa2FycmE%3D
Top Music Attorney covers the contracts with distributors: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLel4vdb39aDZl_A4emafyj6OHb_1-o_mC

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00:00 Introduction: The Problem with Music Distributors
00:46 Addressing Trust Issues and Personal Integrity
01:40 Overview of the Distribution Ecosystem
02:30 Self-Serve Distributors: The Basics
03:07 Indie Distributors: A Step Up
04:00 Hybrid Models: Blurring the Lines
04:33 Major Labels: The Top Tier
05:36 The Real Issue: Customer Service
07:19 Choosing the Right Distributor for You
10:17 Contract Concerns and Legal Advice
13:15 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
15:19 Conclusion: Stay Updated and Informed

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28 thoughts on “Which Distributor Is Best For Musicians Today? DISTROKID, TUNECORE, CD BABY, AMUSE, TOO LOST, VENICE”

  1. Jesse is the best consultant in the game because he is honest and wise. I highly recommend joining his membership through Youtube. In becoming a member of his channel for just $5 a month, it is the best money I spend all month.

  2. This was great, Jesse, super clear breakdown (and the sandwich bit cracked me up). So, where do we order the legendary Bacon Cannon? 🥓😂 Also, shoutout to co-star Laszlo for stealing scenes like a pro. 🐶💼

  3. Can’t believe no one is talking about Emu Bands —they literally saved me from a nightmare situation this past year. They’re not super expensive, don’t take a percentage of my royalties and I’m able to FaceTime with my own personal rep about anything I need . I promise I’m not sponsored by them —I just literally am so grateful and feel like they deserve a shoutout for all they do for artists

  4. Hey, thanks man. I have found this video Very helpful.
    I think with most everything in society nowadays we are navigating a path of harm reduction. I plan on releasing something eventually and there seems to be no easy choices.
    The show must go on.

  5. not trying to be negative but this was a video that could have been two mins long and was stretched out to 15. the algo, i get it. but it could be such a more powerful vid without all the filler

  6. Here's a question/scenario that's deep in the weeds. Maybe you can help. SO, Distrokid has launched the whole process of making your YouTube your official YouTube. I accidentally picked the wrong one, now they are saying it can't be undone>?! How the hell? It's making me want to switch distros just cause of that. Awful customer service on this. Do you know which distro would be willing to help?

  7. Jessie, Thanks for this. Did you know, Tunecore's offices are in DUMBO? I made friends with some of the execs there. I moved some music and am paying for top tier. Only problem is now I have half my catalog on CDBaby and the other half on TuneCore. I'm not sure what I want or should do about that. – Ulises

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