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Free Music Distribution on Spotify, Apple and more!

FREE MUSIC DISTRIBUTION ON SPOTIFY, APPLE AND MORE!

Distribute Your Music for Free on Spotify, Apple Music & More!

If you’re an independent artist looking to release your music on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon, TikTok, and Instagram without paying distribution fees, there’s a solution I personally use and recommend: RouteNote.

It’s a digital music distribution platform that offers a 100% free plan, while letting you keep full rights to your music.

What You Get with RouteNote (Free Plan):

  • Distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook (and more) and even monetize your SoundCloud plays!

  • No upload fees and no monthly charges

  • You keep all rights to your music

  • Earn 85% of the revenue (or 100% with the optional paid plan)

  • Release unlimited singles, EPs, or albums

⚠️ Heads up: Whether you’re on the free plan or you’ve paid upfront for the Premium option, releases can still take up to 3-4 weeks to be reviewed and go live, so make sure to upload well in advance if you’re aiming for a specific launch date.

 

Why I Recommend RouteNote:

I’ve tested many platforms over the years – including CD Baby, TuneCore, DistroKid, and even SoundCloud’s own distribution system – but RouteNote is the one I keep coming back to, and here’s why I love it: 

  • It’s transparent and easy to use

  • You’re never forced to pay – you choose what works for you

  • Works with all music genres and levels of experience

  • Helps you reach your audience on every major platform

 

Ready to try it? Start here:


Click here to distribute your music for free with RouteNote

Note: RouteNote is a great option if you’re looking for a completely free way to distribute your music and monetize platforms like SoundCloud. But if you need guaranteed release dates, faster approval times, or more hands-on support, you might want to consider paid services like CD Baby, TuneCore, DistroKid, Amuse Pro, or Ditto.

Want to Release Cover Songs Legally? Here’s the Easiest Way.

If you’re planning to release a cover song on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, or YouTube Music, you must secure the right licenses. Soundrop handles this for you – automatically.

It’s one of the easiest and cheapest ways to distribute cover versions legally. For just $0.99 per track, Soundrop will:

  • Secure the required mechanical licenses (US only)

  • Distribute your music to major platforms

  • Let you keep 85% of the revenue

  • Offer tools for royalty splits and smart links

Why I Recommend Soundrop (Especially for Covers):

  • No annual fees
  • Unlimited releases
  • Ideal for independent artists who record covers

If your song uses lyrics or melodies from another artist, platforms like RouteNote or DistroKid require you to handle the licensing yourself. With Soundrop, you don’t have to worry – they make it legal and simple.

Start here if you’re releasing a cover track:


Click here to distribute your music with Soundrop

Note: Soundrop works best for artists based in or releasing to the US market, due to how mechanical licenses are handled.

Hope this guide helps you choose your music distributor wisely.

Tudor, Moving Elements