Who Owns Your Music? Distribution Agreements Explained for Independent Artists (2026)
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With a legitimate distributor, you own everything: the master recording, the composition, and every right attached to them. The distributor is a service provider delivering your files to platforms and collecting money on your behalf, not a rights holder.…
Can You Leave Your Music Distributor Tomorrow? Exit Clauses Explained (2026)
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With a good distributor, yes: you own 100% of your masters, there is no exclusivity period, takedowns are free and immediate, and you can move to another service whenever you like. With others, leaving is slower and more expensive than signing up was.…