Music Distributor Hidden Fees: The Complete Checklist Before You Sign Up (2026)
The headline price is rarely the price. Across the industry, the charges that actually determine your cost sit outside the pricing page: revenue shares on YouTube Content ID (0-30%), forex on USD billing (2-3.5% per transaction), payout thresholds that…
Music Distribution Renewal Fees: What You Are Actually Paying For Every Year (2026)
Annual renewal fees pay for two different things bundled together: the right to upload new releases, and the right to keep your existing catalogue online. The first is a fair charge for a real service. The second is where the model turns against artists,…