SONOMUSE is a digital music distributor. You upload a track once and release it on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube Music and 450+ other platforms.

In how many countries will my music be available?

SONOMUSE delivers releases to 450+ digital platforms, available to listeners in more than 200 countries.

Does the artist keep the rights to the music?

Yes. The rights to your tracks stay with you. SONOMUSE does not become a co-owner of your catalog.

How fast does a release go live?

After review, a release can go live in as little as 24 hours. Your account is opened after you sign up on the website, usually within 24 hours.

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SONOMUSE Blog

Practical guides for artists: distribution, streaming, rights and releases.

How to Release Music Independently: Distribution for Independent Artists
Guide · 7 min
A step-by-step plan for independent artists: how to release a track without a label, prepare your files, pick platforms and a release date, and what to do after launch.
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How Music Distribution Works: A Track's Path from Upload to Streaming
Basics · 6 min
Digital music distribution basics explained simply: what happens to a track after upload, how it reaches platforms, and where stats and payouts come from.
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YouTube Content ID for Artists: What It Is and How to Earn from Other People's Videos
YouTube · 6 min
What Content ID is, how it finds your music in YouTube videos, which tracks are eligible, and how to avoid claims on your own channel.
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How to Monetize Music on YouTube: YouTube Music, Shorts and Content ID
Monetization · 7 min
Every way to earn from music on YouTube: YouTube Music streams, Content ID, Shorts, your own channel and an Official Artist Channel.
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Free AI Cover Art for Your Track: Gemini and DALL·E in SONOMUSE
Artwork · 5 min
How to make release artwork in a minute without a designer. In the SONOMUSE dashboard, Gemini and DALL·E cover generation is free for users — or upload your own image.
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How to Release Music on Yandex Music and VK Music in 2026
Guide · 6 min
Step by step: how an independent artist can publish music on Yandex Music, VK Music and Zvuk through a distributor. Requirements, timelines and common mistakes.
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Spotify for Artists: How to Claim Your Artist Profile and Get Verified
Spotify · 5 min
How to claim your artist profile on Spotify, get the verified badge, access audience stats and pitch songs to playlist editors. A step-by-step guide for independent musicians.
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What Are ISRC and UPC Codes and Why Artists Need Them
Basics · 4 min
ISRC and UPC codes explained simply: how they differ, where to get them and why you should keep them when switching distributors.
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How to Get Your Music on Playlists: Spotify, Apple Music and More
Promotion · 6 min
Types of playlists, how pitching to editors works, why algorithmic playlists matter and what to do before release so your track gets noticed.
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Music Distribution in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan: Release Your Track Worldwide
Regions · 5 min
How an artist from Central Asia can release music on Spotify, Apple Music, Yandex Music, YouTube and TikTok, track stats and get paid.
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How to Get Your Music on Spotify and Apple Music in 2026
Guide · 7 min
Step by step: how an independent artist can release a track on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and other platforms through a digital distributor. Timelines, rights and payouts.
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What Is a Digital Music Distributor and Why Artists Need One
Basics · 6 min
In plain words: what a music distributor does, how it differs from a label, and how to choose a reliable service for your releases.
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How to Choose a Music Distributor: 7 Criteria
Comparison · 6 min
What to look for in a music distributor: reach, rights, platforms, release speed, payouts, dashboard and support. A checklist for artists.
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How to Make Money from Your Music on TikTok, Reels and Shorts
Monetization · 6 min
How to monetize tracks in short videos: UGC platforms, distribution, Content ID and what an artist needs for clips to generate income.
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How Much Spotify Pays per Stream and How to Get Paid
Money · 5 min
Where streaming income comes from, why the per-stream amount varies and how an artist can withdraw money to a card through a distributor.
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