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# Which Digital Distributor Will Work Best For You?
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/which-digital-distributor-will-work-best-for-you/
- Published: 2016-02-12T10:28:07.000Z
- Updated: 2016-02-12T10:28:07.000Z
- Description: While there are certainly a variety of different ways to launch your music so that it ends of up on services like iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon, whether you choose to release said music yourself. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/02/which-digital-distributor-will-work-best-for-you
- Author: admin
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Tech, Music Think Tank, Songwriting & Music Publishing, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:22

[![1 (1)](https://a1.typepad.com/6a01b7c7aa2d2b970b01bb08b94bc1970d-200wi "1 (1)")](http://a1.typepad.com/6a01b7c7aa2d2b970b01bb08b94bc1970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)While there are certainly a **variety of different ways** to launch your music so that it ends of up on services like **iTunes**, **Spotify**, and **Amazon**, whether you choose to **release said music yourself** or to **outsource it,** as well as **which digital distributor you use** is a decision which should be made carefully.

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In this recent how-to article for [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com), **Alex Cowles** walks us through the different distribution options which artists should consider when choosing to release their music to the public, taking into account factors such as whether or not use a third party aggregator, what sort of stores you want your music to end up in and, of course, the ultimate bottom line.

*"Even if you’re a solo artist, releasing just your own work, a token label name and setup would be worthwhile. Once set up – you could approach a digital distribution company and sign a contract with them for a year or so, working with them to figure out the best distribution options for each release, and entrusting them to handle the setup and aggregation."*

[*\[Continue Reading\]*](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-distributor-for-you.html?SSScrollPosition=0&ref=hypebot.com)

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