In this special episode of The Journey: Untold, we dive deep into the world of music distribution – from the most expensive services like CD Baby and TuneCore, to free platforms like RouteNote and UnitedMasters.

If you’re an independent artist trying to get your music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok or Instagram, this crash course will help you choose the right distribution method. We also explain what “music publishing” really is, why it’s often misunderstood, and how to collect all the royalties you deserve.

We cover:
– Pros and cons of free music distribution (RouteNote, Soundrop, UnitedMasters)
– Paid options like DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Ditto, Amuse
– How to handle publishing as an independent artist
– What kind of royalties you might be missing if you’re not registered properly
– What we personally use, and why