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# UPDATE: Believe Digital Acquires TuneCore
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/tunecore-merges-with-believe-digital/
- Published: 2015-04-16T10:55:00.000Z
- Updated: 2015-04-16T10:55:00.000Z
- Description: UPDATE: Believe Digital has confirmed that they have acquired D.I.Y. digital distributor TuneCore in a move that truly reshuffles the indie music distribution deck.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Tech, Startups & Funding, 8tracks Radio, independent music, iTunes, Kanye West, Kevin Cornell, Spotify, Streaming media, Tunecore, Watch Me (Bella Thorne and Zendaya song), YouTube, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:28

[![believe + Tunecore](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb081e5859970d-150wi "believe + Tunecore")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb081e5859970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)

UPDATE: **Believe Digital has confirmed that they have acquired D.I.Y. digital** **distributor** **TuneCore** in a move that truly reshuffles the indie music distribution deck."Today, TuneCore, the powerhouse digital music distribution and music publishing administration company which has earned Independent Artists over $504 million to date, announced it will be joining with Independent label services company, Believe Digital," read the press release. A sources with knowledge of the deal tells Hypebot that's the partnership is more of an acquisition or merger with Believe Digital the senior partner. **Believe Digital has now confirmed that it has acquired TuneCore.** The two companies will retain their own operations and staffing.French based Believe Digital is a leading independent digital distributor representing 8 million tracks with offices in 29 countries and a staff of 250\. “There is a tremendous opportunity for TuneCore & Believe to champion independent artists and their entrepreneurship, and together our focus will be to provide the best comprehensive services to a wider range of musicians around the world."The deal will provide TuneCore Artists with an opportunity to tap into Believe Digital’s global services. Artists will now have access to a wider digital distribution network and a bigger tool kit. "Artists will continue to have full control over which products and services you choose to fit your individual needs," promised TuneCore CEO Scott Ackerman in a [letter](http://www.tunecore.com/index/message?ref=hypebot.com) to TuneCore artists.Here's what TuneCore and Believe Digital see has their combined strengths:

· [![image from www.hypebot.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d103f4cf970c-150wi "image from www.hypebot.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d103f4cf970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)TuneCore plus Believe Digital worldwide distribution and feature opportunities with iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and other key digital partners

· TuneCore worldwide revenue collection. Artists keep 100% of sales revenue and rights.

· TuneCore worldwide royalty collection with Music Publishing Administration. TuneCore will continue to register, license and pitch your songs in over 60 countries.

· TuneCore & Believe global support with offices in key markets worldwide.

· Believe Digital’s experienced team of music industry and digital marketing experts and video channel managers will continue to provide best in class label services to meet artists’ needs.

· Artist services and products to meet the needs of musician-entrepreneurs.

· Detailed reporting and knowledgeable customer service to help you manage and grow your business.

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