Direct Artist-Platform Deals
Direct Artist-Platform Deals represent a growing trend in the music industry where artists engage directly with digital platforms for music distribution, marketing, and fan engagement, often bypassing traditional record labels and intermediaries. This model empowers artists with greater control over their music and revenue streams, utilizing services like DistroKid, SoundOn, and ONErpm for direct uploads and analytics¹.
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Jun 20, 2025
Direct Artist-Platform Deals
Direct Artist-Platform Deals represent a growing trend in the music industry where artists engage directly with digital platforms for music distribution, marketing, and fan engagement, often bypassing traditional record labels and intermediaries. This model empowers artists with greater control over their music and revenue streams, utilizing services like DistroKid, SoundOn, and ONErpm for direct uploads and analytics¹.
Sources
Updated:
Jun 20, 2025
Direct Artist-Platform Deals
Direct Artist-Platform Deals represent a growing trend in the music industry where artists engage directly with digital platforms for music distribution, marketing, and fan engagement, often bypassing traditional record labels and intermediaries. This model empowers artists with greater control over their music and revenue streams, utilizing services like DistroKid, SoundOn, and ONErpm for direct uploads and analytics¹.
Sources
Updated:
Jun 20, 2025
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