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DistroKid adds ‘Direct’ Merch Sales

Indie D.I.Y. music distributor DistroKid has launched Direct – a new platform that brings direct-to-fan commerce to smaller independent artists. Designed to go beyond traditional distribution, Direct enables artists to create and run on-demand merch stores from within the DistroKid ecosystem.

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DistroKid Union Petition: 4300 Artists Rally for Workers’ Rights

The DistroKid Union has delivered a petition to DistroKid management signed by more than 4,300 artists and record labels calling on the diy music distributor to reverse a decision to lay off 37 union employees.

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DistroKid staff seek Union affiliation via Communications Workers Of America

Staff members at digital music distributor DistroKid have elected to join the National Association of Broadcast Engineers and Technicians (NABET Local 16), a union within the Communication Workers of America…

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Audius adds fan to artist payments + DistroKid, Beatport partnerships

Community-owned decentralized music platform Audius has added two key partnerships with distributors alongside the launch of a music marketplace that enables its 6 million music fans to support their favorite. Continue reading

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DistroKid adds distribution to TikTok Music, CapCut, Commercial Music Library

DistroKid has added TikTok Music, CapCut, and TikTok’s Commercial Music Library to its list of distribution partners. DistroKid is estimated to distribute 30-40% of the tracks uploaded to music streamers. Continue reading

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Inside DistroKid’s Acquisition of Bandzoogle and What’s Next

DistroKid’s recent acquisition of Bandzoogle surprised many in the industry, along with the 60,000 musicians who use the website builder and e-commerce platform. Stacey Bedford, formerly the CEO of Bandzoogle. Continue reading

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DistroKid has acquired Bandzoogle

D.I.Y. digital music distributor DistroKid has acquired the leading music website and commerce platform, Bandzoogle. Founded in 2003, Bandzoogle powers over 60,000 musician websites and commission-free online stores. Founded in. Continue reading

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Proposed class-action lawsuit against Distrokid gets complicated

Distrokid is getting heat regarding an allegedly unlawful takedown notice, but the drama does not stop there, writes Bobby Owsinski. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Just about every streaming. Continue reading

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Are TuneCore, CD Baby, DistroKid & Symphonic blocking AI Music?

Music created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes in almost infinite forms, from light-touch songwriting aids to full-blown “Fake Drake” style deep fake tracks. At a time when AI is the. Continue reading

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DistroKid launches a mobile app

D.I.Y. music distributor DistroKid has added a mobile app. Initially only available for iPhone, it makes DistroKid’s suite of tools available to artists on the go. Users can upload new releases,. Continue reading

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DistroKid adds ‘Mixea’ AI-powered music mastering service

D.I.Y. music distributor DistroKid adds to its growing toolkit with Mixea today, an AI-powered mastering tool designed to make music “radio ready” by optimizing bass, compression, stereo enhancement, eq, limiting,. Continue reading

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