DEDICATED TO INDEPENDENT ARTISTS. SUBMIT YOUR DEMO. WE DELIVER YOUR MUSIC GLOBALLY TO SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, AND OVER 150 OTHER PLATFORMS.
Free to apply · No upfront fees · Keep 100% rights
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Founded in 2024 and headquartered in London, UK, Artist Musical was built by musicians, for musicians. We grew frustrated watching talented independent artists lose their rights under exploitative label contracts that paid out pennies on the dollar.
Today we partner with over 1,500 independent artists across 60+ countries, delivering music to 150+ streaming platforms — without taking a single dollar upfront. Every dollar you earn, you keep 80–85% of.
Every track deserves to be heard. Our job is to make sure the world can find yours.
We don't own your masters. You keep 100% of your copyrights and royalties.
Deliver your tracks to over 150 digital stores and streaming platforms worldwide.
Direct feedback and playlist pitching support from real humans, not algorithms.
Automatically route royalties payment to your collaborators seamlessly.
Dedicated team targeting major editorial and independent playlists.
Protect and monetize your music automatically on YouTube & Tiktok.
Real-time dashboard tracking streams and listener retention data.
Track your streams, royalties, and audience growth in real-time. Every metric you need, at your fingertips.
THE NIGHT CITY
MINUS ZERO
GHOST SIGNAL
STATIC WEST
DARK MATTER
HOLLOW PINE
PRISM FACE
CHROME SUNSET
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THE NIGHT CITY
MINUS ZERO
GHOST SIGNAL
STATIC WEST
DARK MATTER
HOLLOW PINE
PRISM FACE
CHROME SUNSET
NERVOUS SYSTEM
★★★★★"Artist Musical is the only label I trust with my masters. Flawless execution and consistent payouts every single month."
★★★★★"True 1-on-1 A&R support. You simply don't find this on any automated platform. They actually listened to my demo."
★★★★★"Got my track on a Spotify editorial playlist within 3 weeks of release. The pitching team is legitimately world-class."
★★★★★"The auto-split feature alone saved me hours of chasing payments from collaborators. This is how music distribution should work."
Send us your private link using our secure transmission form below.
Our A&R team listens to every submission and replies within 48 hours.
Once approved, your music is distributed worldwide with zero upfront fees.
No lock-in contracts. Cancel anytime. 100% ownership of your masters.
| Feature | Artist Musical | DistroKid | TuneCore | CD Baby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront fee | $0 | $22.99/yr | $14.99/release | $9.95/single |
| Commission | 15–20% | 0% (fee-based) | 20% | 9–15% |
| Human A&R review | ✓ Every submission | ✗ Automated | ✗ Automated | Partial |
| Playlist pitching | ✓ Active pitching | Self-serve only | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| Response time | 48 hours | No review | No review | 7–10 days |
| Royalty splits | ✓ Auto (Pro) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Masters ownership | ✓ 100% | ✓ 100% | ✓ 100% | ✓ 100% |
Applying is completely free. If accepted, we offer two plans: Standard (15% distribution fee on royalties) and Pro (12%). No hidden costs, no annual subscriptions.
Yes — in fact, we specialize in unsigned, independent artists. You do not need a record deal or prior releases. We evaluate your demo purely on musical merit.
Usually within 3–5 business days after approval. For time-sensitive releases (album drops, campaigns), we offer expedited delivery on the Pro plan.
Royalties are collected from all platforms and paid out monthly, directly to your registered bank account or via PayPal. You can view real-time earnings on your dashboard.
Yes. You retain full ownership of your masters and can request a takedown at any time with 30 days notice. We do not lock artists into long-term contracts.
No. We currently only accept 100% original compositions. Cover songs require additional mechanical licensing that we do not currently facilitate.
We distribute globally — all territories where Spotify, Apple Music, and our partner platforms operate. This includes North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa.