What’s TuneCore All About?
We believe that an artist’s success is not defined by a label. Independence is the new music industry. Our goal is to provide artists equal access to digital music distribution and global publishing administration. No barriers should prevent you from getting your music heard and available to buy, and you shouldn’t have to give up your rights or royalties along the way.
TuneCore Music Distribution puts your music in over 80 of the most popular digital stores around the world, like iTunes, Amazon MP3, Spotify and more. When your music is sold or streamed, you receive 100% of your distribution sales revenue, and we’ll provide detailed sales reports so you can see exactly where that money came from.
You keep 100% of your rights – We’ll also help you out along the way with promotional tips and ideas to get your music out there. With TuneCore Publishing Adminstration we claim and collect the money from your publishing royalties across the globe. We register your songs with hundreds of societies digital stores worldwide around the world and help you collect the songwriting money owed to you. It’s our job to help you get your music into the world so your fans can discover and buy it, and we’ll make sure you get all the money your music earns.
We are TuneCore because there is no catch. Get heard. Get paid.
How do I get started selling my music through TuneCore? We make it easy to sell your music and collect revenue! To get started:
- Enter your album, single, or ringtone information
- Upload your music files
- Choose your music stores
- Include a method of payment
TuneCore is the premier digital music distribution company with one of the largest music catalogs in the world. We believe in leveling the playing field for all artists, from emerging to established; that’s why we provide an affordable and straightforward pricing model that allows you to keep 100% of your rights and sales revenue. Artists have the opportunity to collect even more revenue through TuneCore Music Publishing Administration. We’re proud of our artist community and invite you to be a part of its continuing success.
Music Stores
iTunes – The largest music store on planet Earth is now available in over 100 countries to anyone with a computer, iPad or iPhone. TuneCore is a Preferred iTunes Music Aggregator. Strength: Ubiquity. You can reach over a hundred million people.
Spotify – The on-demand streaming service everyone’s talking about. Spotify is available in over 20 countries with big plans to expand.
Strength: Reach. Your tracks join a catalog of millions of songs, available for a rapidly growing user base.
Amazon MP3 – The biggest retailer on planet Earth also sells your music via downloads and streams in all major music markets. Strength: Ubiquity. You can reach over 80 million people.
Google Play – Google’s entry into digital music covers downloads and streaming subscriptions.
Strength: Platform. Three words – Google, YouTube, Android.
Rhapsody – A key player in the U.S., Rhapsody bought Napster and is expanding the Napster brand across Europe. Strength: Music focus. Rhapsody and Napster are pure music brands.