An update from the previous post dealing with online music distribution. Things to think about when choosing a digital distribution service:
- be sure it is a non-exclusive agreement
- be sure you are not signing your rights to your music away (when in doubt ask/find a lawyer)
- how much it costs (be sure to look at startup fees and commission percentages)
- see where your music will be available (iTunes, Zune, Amazon, Rhapsody, etc. . .)
TuneCore
- $9.99/single
- $9.99/ringtone
- $49.99/album
- 0% commission
Reverb Nation
- $59.95/yr
- $34.95/yr (limited membership)
- 0% commission
CD Baby
- $9.95/single
- $39/album
Band Camp
- Free signup
- they take 15% "revenue share" off the top for the first $5,000 and 10% after that
- on purchases over $100, revenue share is 0% for everything over the $100 mark
Catapult
- $25/album setup fee
- $9.99/single setup fee
- 5%-9% commission fee