What is TuneCore?
TuneCore provides comprehensive digital music distribution services for independent artists, enabling them to upload and sell their music across 150+ global platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, and Tidal. The platform offers unlimited distribution plans starting at $24.99 per year, allowing musicians to release unlimited tracks while retaining full ownership of their music and copyrights.
Beyond distribution, TuneCore offers music publishing administration services to help artists collect royalties from streaming platforms, radio plays, and live performances worldwide. The platform features advanced tools like Accelerator for audience development, detailed sales analytics, cover art creation, and royalty splits for collaborators, all designed to help independent musicians build sustainable careers without traditional label constraints.
Features
- Global Distribution: Distribute music to 150+ digital stores and streaming platforms worldwide
- Unlimited Releases: Release unlimited music tracks with annual subscription plans
- 100% Ownership: Artists retain full ownership and copyright of their music
- Publishing Administration: Collect publishing royalties from streaming, radio, and performances globally
- Detailed Analytics: Access comprehensive sales data and streaming analytics
- Royalty Splits: Split streaming and download royalties among collaborators with no commission fees
- Cover Art Creator: Design and customize album artwork during the upload process
- Accelerator Program: Exclusive audience development tools to increase streams and reach
Use Cases
- Distributing independent music to global streaming platforms
- Collecting publishing royalties from multiple revenue sources
- Managing music releases without traditional label involvement
- Splitting royalties among multiple collaborators on tracks
- Creating professional album artwork for music releases
- Analyzing streaming data to inform music marketing strategies
- Verifying artist profiles on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music
FAQs
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What digital stores and platforms does TuneCore distribute to?
TuneCore distributes music to 150+ digital stores and streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, Tidal, Tencent, and many others worldwide. -
How much does TuneCore cost for music distribution?
TuneCore offers unlimited distribution plans starting at $24.99/year for the Rising Artist plan, $44.99/year for Breakout Artist, and $54.99/year for Professional. Pay-per-release options are also available at $24.99/year for singles and $44.99/year for albums. -
Can I upgrade or downgrade my TuneCore plan?
Yes, TuneCore artists can upgrade or downgrade their distribution plans at any time, subject to eligibility. Upgrades can be done from the account dashboard, while downgrades require contacting Artist Support. -
What is TuneCore Accelerator?
TuneCore Accelerator is an exclusive audience development program that uses in-house tools to help artists increase their streams and reach more fans. In the first half of 2024 alone, it generated 10 billion streams for opted-in artists. -
How does TuneCore help with music publishing?
TuneCore's publishing administration service helps artists collect royalties from streaming platforms like Spotify, video creation on TikTok, views on YouTube, radio spins, and live performances worldwide while allowing them to keep 100% of their copyrights.
