The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections:
1. Publications, Review Websites and Music Blogs that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations, Shows and Podcasts that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors, Distributors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Websites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3s or videos
5. Helpful Resources for recording artists
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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
The H.Y.P.E. Magazine
www.thehypemagazine.com
Operates as a web portal with limited edition print issues and a monthly mixtape magazine. H.Y.P.E. stands for "How You Perceive Everything." It is designed to provide its patrons with relevant entertainment, music news, eye-catching consumer ads, and music reviews of their favorite established entertainers; while spotlighting independent artists seeking to gain greater exposure.
I Think I Love It
Katie O'Halloran
ithinkiloveitblog@gmail.com
www.ithinkiloveit.com
A&R blog covering ready-to-break artists, songwriters, producers and DJs. Our mission is to introduce you to your new favorite act.
Skope Magazine
PH: 339-293-7957
Michael Friedman
mfriedman@skopemagazine.com
www.skopemag.com
Covers and engages an audience of music enthusiasts with diverse music coverage for the digital age.
Music Zeitgeist
www.musiczeitgeist.com
A Los Angeles based music blog featuring the best independent music reviews, exclusive artist interviews and profiles, free streaming music and video, and the latest industry news and insider commentary. We are totally independent and do this because we love music and sometimes commenting on it for the sake of getting people to listen to it. To submit, please use our ONLINE FORM. Note that this is the ONLY way to make a submission. Not all acts are selected, however, all submissions are reviewed thoroughly and all have equal weight in consideration. Additionally, we often feature artists we did not select for Indie Artist of the Month, so this is the best way to introduce us to your catalog.
SECTION TWO: RADIO STATIONS, SHOWS AND PROMOTERS
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
The Flower Power Hour - KMUD
PO Box 135, 1144 Redway Dr. Redway, CA 95560-0135
BeTh isBell
TheFlowerPowerHour@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/theflowerpowerhour
A Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic Folk and Neo-Psychedelia radio show, airing every week on Friday mornings to the entire North Coast of California & Southern Oregon on KMUD 91.1FM (Redway, CA), KMUE 88.1FM (Eureka, CA), KLAI 90.3FM (Laytonville, CA) & 99.5FM (Shelter Cove, CA). Submit your band's Psychedelic song MP3s and band bio/epk info by e-mail or to our physical address.
Light Without Heat
Stuffer White
stuffer412@yahoo.com
www.lightwithoutheat.info
Progressive Music for the Progressive Mind ... The format is basically Progressive Rock / Jazz Fusion. While we do play SOME nationally known acts we concentrate HIGHLY on independent artists and bands and try to expose our listeners to all the best new music we can. When I play music from an independent project during the broadcast, I try to announce as much information about them as possible including personnel, history, website and of course, where people can buy the album! I started this show because I love this genre of "musician's music" and more importantly because there are FAR too many talented artists out there getting grossly overlooked and buried by the never ending cesspool of "mainstream" music heard on FM radio... ESPECIALLY in the Prog genre. Radio airplay is virtually non-existent. We try to help get these people heard provided their material is somewhat professionally recorded and it fits the musical format of the show.
NewcomerRadio Deutschland
Hellmut-Hoffmann Str. 14, 64720 Michelstadt, Germany
PH: 06061-967-1346
Jochen Ringl
redaktion@newcomerradio-deutschland.de
www.newcomerradio-deutschland.de
An interactive radio and media portal for bands and artists. Our program format is currently broadcast in 32 countries worldwide. Genres include Rock, Hardrock, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Gothic and Metal.
Vaytus
www.vaytus.com
A new Urban music streaming platform that's dedicated 100% to independent music. We focus on connecting high quality indie artists with listeners who love "better music." As a listener, it can be quite difficult to know what's hot on the indie scene at all times. New artists and new music hit the internet almost every week, from all corners of the country. Vaytus takes care of that for you by curating the best indie music nationwide. And when it comes to artists, who have been told by streaming services to accept that their music is now worth nothing, we pay fair rates for the great music they create. This is because we don't deal with middle men and share revenue directly with artists.
The Machine
PO Box 409239, Chicago, IL 60640
PH: 312-685-2109
Nicholas Young
talk@originalmachine.com
www.machine.fm
There are stories waiting to be told, and millions will never reach the airwaves, even with the deluge of content online. The countless podcasts covering technology represent the nature of most online media: it's shallow, and only fills a specific, time-sensitive need. Everything is fragmented into interest groups, and education is lost. The Machine is altogether different. We're a small, passionate network of independent media creators all dedicated to improving the world through education and unfettered dialogue. Once, you could turn on the radio and learn a new skill ??? not just experience the latest pop hit. This is how radio was, and in our mind, should remain. Listen to any of our programs, and you leave knowing more about yourself, chasing opportunities for self-improvement, and prepared to drink in the world around you.
Take 2 Radio Music
www.take2radiomusic.com
We bring you the best of the best of indie music and interviews with indie artists in a relaxed, up close and personal way. You will love our informal and fun interview style and interaction with the guests. If you would like airplay please use our ONLINE FORM to submit your music.
IndependentRadio.Rocks
music@independentradio.rocks
www.independentradio.rocks
Indie Rock / Alternative / Folk Rock internet station. As a huge music fan I always look forward to discovering a new song or band. I decided to start IndependentRadio.Rocks as a way to share this music. I will be uploading a playlist each week that will include a mix of current hits and unsigned/independent label bands. The main goal this station is to give those unsigned bands a chance to have their music heard along with today's most popular bands. My station is hosted through Live365. Live365 is an officially licensed ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and SoundExchange site. This means that broadcasting on Live365 is 100% legal. Whenever a listener hears your song on my station, Live365 pays royalties. Please complete the ONLINE FORM and then e-mail your MP3 to me.
Fuego Beats Radio
Fuego
info@fuegobeats.com
www.fuegobeats.com
Broadcasts a distinctive blend of talk radio interviews with a mix of Hip Hop, Pop and R&B music from emerging musicians. Topics range from celebrity gossip to controversial issues relevant to a modern society, as well as pop culture. Submit your music via our ONLINE FORM. Send us an e-mail if you would like to be considered for an interview. @WFBS981
New Driven Radio
Sherry Sabine
NewDriven@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/NewDrivenRadio
The NEW DRIVEN shows bring the hottest professional level independent rock to syndicated radio. Our weekly shows feature the best in emerging Soft Rock, Hard Rock, Alt Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Folk Rock, Punk & Melodic Metal. NEW DRIVEN also produces a weekly talk show that focuses on professional independent artists and a live show with call-in interviews and guest co-hosts. Artists on our shows are full-time musicians, (or nearing that step) with a rigorous touring schedule We spin newer release original music. @NewDriven
2.2 RADIO PROMOTERS
CIMG, LLC
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357
Tony Bates
contact@cimgllc.com
www.cimgllc.com
Our Radio Promotion work focuses on relevant radio stations (terrestrial and online), especially college radio stations, in the U.S., Canada and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Our staff works daily to build relationships with radio stations, regional promoters, music/entertainment publications and websites, and media outlets throughout North America as well as in eastern and central Europe. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc
Howard Rosen Promotion
521 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #15, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
PH: 805-382-2200 FX: 805-201-7816
info@howiewood.com
www.howiewood.com
Since 1985 We have been helping artists reach their goals of obtaining radio airplay, expanding their fan base, and creating awareness throughout the industry. @Howiewoodpromo
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Indie Impact
www.indieimpact.com
Provides a wide range of services for Christian independent artists including showcases held in Nashville, TN. Marketing, promotion, press releases, radio servicing, booking and a la carte management services.
Locomotive Artist Services
PO Box 17208, Nashville, TN 37217
PH: 615-730-7916
Ted Drozdowski and Laurie Hoffma
info@locomotiveartistservices.com
www.locomotiveartistservices.com
Provide direct services, sourcing and expertise to help artists meet goals - project management, market targeting, music production, bios and more.
Original Machine
PO Box 409239, Chicago, IL 60640
PH: 312-685-2109
Nicholas Young
talk@originalmachine.com
www.originalmachine.com
We're not a media production house, nor a photographic, web, or design agency. We are storytellers. Careful listening, and gentle coaching are our tools. Through our mastery of multiple media types, we draft a cohesive narrative that represents your unique vision. Build your dreams, and we'll help communicate them. We work on the web and create stunning images and film productions ??? but no creative endeavor is an island. Our specialty is communicating your vision across multiple media types. It's just an e-mail or phone call, we don't bite. We're here to discuss your project, event, or business goals. Tell us what you're up to, and we'll propose a clear way to improve your bottom line. If you're an artist looking for publicity, feel free to send demos to our physical address. I try to listen to any submitted recordings, but can't guarantee a response. If you're a good fit for Original Machine's artist roster, I'll contact you.
Katrell PR Group
6271 Madeline St., San Diego, CA 92115
Kate Jones
info@katrellpr.com
www.katrellpr.com
A boutique PR company based out of San Diego, specializing in music, tech and brands. If you're looking for a PR firm that can take your idea, brand, artist or small business into the public eye, e-mail us for more information.
Miles High Productions
PO Box 93157, Hollywood, CA 90093
PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829
mhpmanagement@mileshighproductions.com
www.mileshighproductions.com
Created to bridge the gap of companies working directly with music artists and entertainment based projects who are in need of additional marketing support. MHP also focuses on non-music ventures such as corporate brand building, cosmetics, gaming, sports and other industries. MHP's goal is to elevate your product or artist to a higher ground in an expedient timeframe by exposing them to new and existing online audiences. MHP also focuses on taking our campaigns one step further by cross-promoting all traditional methods of marketing with online opportunities for further outreach. @MilesHigh
CIMG, LLC
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357
Tony Bates
contact@cimgllc.com
www.cimgllc.com
We provide Social Media Marketing and Social Commerce Solutions for our clients, in addition to Artist Management and Record Label Services. We work with artists, record labels, agencies, events, and brands of all kinds that want to effectively engage their supporters and fans via social media. Considering the global marketplace and international appeal, we offer our services in several languages as well, when appropriate to meet your goals. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc
Serge Media Group
PO Box 5147, Canton, GA 30114
PH: 678-880-8207
Sandy Serge sergeent@aol.com
www.sergemediagroup.com
Social media, networking and publicity solutions for musicians backed by a trustworthy and diligent work ethic.
3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS
INDIEHEAVEN
www.indieheaven.com
Provides a comprehensive set of tools for bands, singers, songwriters, musicians to promote, market and distribute their music and display their content on a safe, professional and established website. Contact us via our ONLINE FORM.
HighVolMusic
PO Box 632, Forest Hill, MD 21050
PH: 818-308-5822
www.highvolmusic.com
A premier Hard Rock & Metal independent music company recruiting talented Rock and Roll artists. Let's face it, the music industry is nothing like it used to be even 10 years ago. Our belief is that from the top down no one knows how to right side up the industry. Truth be told we feel the fan base is ever shrinking. With no real record stores, dissolving shelf space in the brick and mortar stores, deep declines in overall physical sales and low influx of new loyal fans combined with piracy and theft, how does a once thriving industry continue to stand? Answer: The independent market. HighVolMusic will only sign artists who have the drive and determination to help build their own career. We form a partnership and help design a business plan before any paperwork might be signed. We do not work with those that do not have a grip on reality, or know the current status of things related to the music industry. More importantly we despise artists who sit back and expect everyone else to make their dreams happen at the expense of our checkbook. For submissions, send us an e-mail introducing yourself and/or band. Please include a LINK to your.com website along with the answers to the 5 questions we have posted on our website.
Circus City Records
Ryan or Shaun
info@circus-city.co.uk
www.circus-city.co.uk
A record company, live events promotion operating from the heart of Bristol, UK. We aim to bring fantastic new artists to the masses. Our simple mission is to find the best in new music and bring it directly to the ears of the fans. We work with artists in the Indie, Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter and Folk genres. We are always looking for new artists to join the roster. For all enquires send us an e-mail.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Revohloo
PO Box 20727, Las Vegas, NV 89122-2727
PH: 702-475-0124
support@revohloo.com
www.revohloo.com
A premium consumer music video platform to help recording artists and labels create a superior end-user experience for fans. We are focused on increasing the total number of engagement of any artists music video and premium content. Our technology allows fans to create 256 versions of a single music video. Revohloo creates a new and needed revenue stream to monetize music video entertainment.
1000TRACKS.COM
contact@1000tracks.com
www.1000tracks.com
We represent and advertise your music for you on a non-exclusive basis through our online catalog and/or by pitching individual compositions to our clients. We handle all contracts and paperwork for you. If and when our clients use your material, you get paid. Authors and composers keep 100% of their writer's shares, while the non-exclusive publishing gets assigned to 1000TRACKS.COM and the synch fees, when available, are split 50-50 with the artist, publisher, company or person listed by you on our agreement. We are constantly updating our music database by accepting new music submissions. You must control 100% of the rights to your material including the rights to the master recordings. Shall we approve your music submission(s), we will e-mail you our non-exclusive agreement for you to review and fill out. Once we get it back, we will upload your music into our website and start the process of advertising it. Our clients will then download and use your music as needed.
JukeBoxAlive
311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
PH: 828-232-0016
Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com
jukeboxalive.com
Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off.
SECTION FIVE: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Pinterest
www.pinterest.com
Lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. With millions of new pins added every week, Pinterest is connecting people all over the world based on shared tastes and interests.
SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
The 180 Day Music Licensing Challenge
Aaron Davison
aaron@howtolicenseyourmusic.com
www.180daymusiclicensingchallenge.com
The 180 Day Challenge is open to songwriters of all backgrounds who want to learn more about how the music licensing business works and actively seek licensing opportunities. Ideally, you should have at least a few tracks ready to pitch to potential opportunities. But even if you don't, the program is designed in such a way that you can go through the course, learn more about how the business works and submit your music when you're ready. With the exception of the private coaching, the entire course is structured in a way that you can go through the training and submit your music at your convenience.
Rocket Fuel
PH: +44 (0) 114-327-2474
hey@rocketfuelhq.com
www.rocketfuelhq.com
Through Rocket Fuel, you can wave goodbye to short-term thinking and the cash-flow crises that mean so many artists struggle. You can allow your fanbase to inject the fuel you need for the journey ahead. By offering your fans a variety of specific Rewards you can benefit from ongoing monthly subscriptions. Through your individual profile, you can articulate your Mission and the goals for each project. As you edge closer to the financial target for each project, the next step is always in focus for you and your supporters. This makes your journey much more exciting than just making one product...it keeps you on course for the duration. Fans will celebrate with you as you reach your goals and can enjoy the bonuses of a new album, shinier website and exclusive merchandise. Rocket Fuel is for serious artists who have ambition.
The New York Rock Exchange
PH: 925-297-5333
artists@newyorkrockexchange.com
www.newyorkrockexchange.com
We thought it would be cool if you could own a share of a song. It turns out you can't. So we invented one. We partner with artists to sell shares of their songs (we call them Songshares). Owning a songshare makes you a shareholder???and gets you inside access and exclusive rewards. There's no better way to own your music.
Festival Network Online
PO Box 18839, Asheville, NC 28814
PH: 828-658-2779 FX: 828-645-3374
Julie Cochrane
julie@festivalnet.com
www.festivalnet.com
Lists more than 10,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. @_festivalnet
6.2 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
Help for Bands
Graeme Woodcock
graeme.woodcock@helpforbands.co.uk
www.helpforbands.co.uk
Here to give free and impartial help and advice to anyone who performs or sells their music. We cover all areas of the music industry. Help for bands delivers news, advice and tutorials to musicians, bands, artists and labels alike. Our goals are to educate our readers in an empirical and objective way.
The 180 Day Music Licensing Challenge
Aaron Davison
aaron@howtolicenseyourmusic.com
www.180daymusiclicensingchallenge.com
The 180 Day Challenge is open to songwriters of all backgrounds who want to learn more about how the music licensing business works and actively seek licensing opportunities. Ideally, you should have at least a few tracks ready to pitch to potential opportunities. But even if you don't, the program is designed in such a way that you can go through the course, learn more about how the business works and submit your music when you're ready. With the exception of the private coaching, the entire course is structured in a way that you can go through the training and submit your music at your convenience.
Music Marketing Manifesto Blog
John Oszajca
john@musicmarketingmanifesto.com
www.MusicMarketingManifesto.com
Advanced strategies, secrets, tactics and tips on selling your music online. @JohnOszajca
6.3 RESOURCES - TOOLS
International Country Calling Codes and World Time Zones
www.countrycallingcodes.com
Find the international dialing code or time zone for any country. Online tool will instantly show you ALL telephone prefixes needed to call from one area code to another.
QR Codes
staff@Qrickit.com
www.QRickit.com
A QR Code (a.k.a. QRickit) is a small, square barcode that can be scanned by mobile phones using the built-in camera. QRickits are the most widely used barcode with mobile phones in the world. Everyday millions of people see and use QRickits. Bands can display QRickits on their website, Bandcamp, press kits, CD packaging, t-shirts and more.
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
6.4 RESOURCES - AUDIO
Peerless Mastering
1085 Commonwealth Ave. #322, Boston, MA 02215
PH: 617-527-2200
info@peerlessmastering.com
www.peerlessmastering.com
Dedicated to providing the highest quality restoration. We offer the highest quality stereo and 5.1 pre-mastering, CD, CD Enhanced, and DVD-A authoring and full audio restoration. Our staff is exceptional at giving our clients the best quality and service, guiding them through the final phase of their sonic process with ease and expertise. We are uniquely equipped to provide the highest quality mastering available anywhere. We have the expertise, equipment, and skills to achieve the full sound potential of your album. As more and more artists are choosing to record in project and home studios, high-quality professional mastering in an acoustically accurate room has never been more important. Working at Peerless' state-of-the-art studios with our highly trained engineers, you can realize your sonic vision and make your recording sound as full, warm, punchy, and clear as possible. We will guide you through every step of this final phase of your project, and you will be truly amazed when you hear how incredible your music can sound. @PeerlessMaster
6.5 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS
International Music and Entertainment Association
PO Box 352, Cave Spring, GA 30124
PH: 615-530-1203
Colt D. Chambers
info@IMEAOnline.com
www.imeaonline.com
Dedicated to promoting and serving as an advocate to individuals and organizations within the performing arts and entertainment industries. While supporting the arts, IMEA is one of the fastest growing organizations in the industry. Our goal is to promote and recognize new and established artists, bands, musicians, actors, directors, producers, playwrights, composers, songwriters, and filmmakers through performances, showcases, workshops, competitions, conferences, and an annual awards program.
SECTION SEVEN: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
A MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO STREAMING: THE PROS & CONS OF SPOTIFY, BANDCAMP, SOUNDCLOUD & MORE
by Joe Youorski, Paste Magazine
© 2017 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
Where to put your music as a beginning artist can be a daunting question. Every online service has pros and cons, and different programs work better for different genres, artists and scenes. Finding the right distribution method can be tough, and the industry is still going through growing pains when it comes to royalty payments.
Knowing the ins and outs of each distribution service is vital as an artist, so here's a look at six prominent mediums and what they have to offer.
Bandcamp
Bandcamp is frequently used by smaller bands and labels to distribute music cheaply and efficiently. The structure of the site allows for easy downloads as well as streaming, and Bandcamp allows bands to name any price for a download. Customers are also able to buy physical releases and merch from a band, listed underneath the digital option.
Bandcamp's payment program is simple: the company takes 10 percent of merch sales and 15 percent of downloads. After a seller reaches a $5,000 profit, then the Bandcamp cut drops to 10 percent of digital profit. Revenue is linked to a seller's PayPal account, so that $5,000 can come from any number of releases and artists directed to the same PayPal account.
For $10 a month, an artist can upgrade to a Bandcamp Pro account, allowing the seller to send out discount codes, use private streaming options and access in depth analytics.
Bandcamp has been lauded for its artist-friendly business and design, making it a good choice for indie musicians. The only downside is that no revenue is generated from album streams, so if you like an artist and want them to make some money from Bandcamp, make sure to buy an album once in a while.
Soundcloud
Whereas Bandcamp allows artists to put music up for free and then takes a revenue cut, Soundcloud goes the opposite direction. Free accounts are allowed only two hours of upload time, so to really get the most out of Soundcloud, you're going to have shell out some money up front.
A Pro account costs $6 a month or $55 a year and allows for four hours worth of uploads. An Unlimited account costs $15 a month or $135 a year, and you'd expect, allows for unlimited uploads, though users are only allowed to add 30 hours of music each week.
The extended accounts allow for more downloads, analytics and let a user spotlight five songs at the top of his or her profile. Pro and Unlimited users can also turn on Quiet Mode, making comments and statistics private.
However, Soundcloud does not directly pay royalties for streams. If you're looking to get paid for streams, you'll have to partner up with non-profit SoundExchange and license your music, making Soundcloud more of a tool for sharing rather than selling. Links to iTunes can be included as a Buy button, however.
YouTube
How much YouTube pays songwriters for featuring songs on its service is hard to find out, as Google has artists sign a non-disclosure agreement. It doesn't appear to be much, however.
According to a piece by The Guardian, an anonymous songwriter reported a profit of $80 for nine million plays. YouTube also does not have performance rights agreements in every country with the service, so some views do not actually count toward royalties at all, but still bring in advertising money for YouTube.
Even in the U.K., where YouTube does have a deal with the Performance Rights Society, the video streaming company pays a lump sum for licensing, which is then distributed among songwriters. This model means that the popularity of a song makes little difference for royalties.
The best bet for generating a profit at YouTube is by generating enough views to become a a premium partner and earning money through advertising. While YouTube is very useful for sharing music and especially live performances, don't go into it expecting to generate a significant profit.
Spotify
Spotify often catches a lot of flack for its royalty payments which range between $.006 and $.0084 per stream. The company claims that a small indie band makes about $3,300 a month off an album, while a highly successful indie band makes $76,000, but several artists like Zo?? Keating have claimed to received only $808 from more than 200,000 streams on the service.
While it does not directly cost to put music on Spotify, the service only uploads music from labels and distributors. If you don't have a label, then you'll have to go through an artist aggregator. Some services like Tunecore charge a yearly fee for distribution, while others such as CDBaby take a small cut of net earnings.
Spotify does allow artists to put merchandise up for free on their profiles, and no cut is taken for merch sales. However, only three items can be listed at a time.
Pandora
According to Pandora, one million plays results in about $1,370. That money is then divided among the label, songwriters and performers, which makes for a very small sum of money awarded to each musician.
However, it is worth noting that while it's hard to make money on Internet radio like Pandora, it's even harder to make money off terrestrial radio. AM/FM stations only have to pay a songwriter's royalties, not performers.
So while Internet radio services such as Pandora may not pay much, having your music on there is still a bit more lucrative than traditional radio. Getting your music on Pandora requires that your music already be on a service such as iTunes or Bandcamp, and similar to Spotify, royalties can be collected through a label or SoundExchange.
iTunes
iTunes has long been a dominant distribution medium for music-relying on downloads more than streaming-and getting music on the program is fairly streamlined. However, for smaller artists, the costs can sometimes trump the benefits.
Most artists have to use an aggregator to get music posted, meaning that a payment plan with the aggregator will have to be used. iTunes then takes around 30 percent of sales from music. While this is a bit more costly than other services, the popularity of iTunes does make it an appealing service. Downloads from iTunes also easily go onto an iPod or other device, which makes music more readily accessible for fans.
Other Options
Rdio, Beats Music, Rhapsody, Napster and Google Play Music, work on a similar model to Spotify, but the latter four don't have a freemium model, meaning royalty payments are typically higher (an accounting from an anonymous indie label shows Google Play paying nine times what Spotify pays-even Rdio shows a significant per-stream increase from Spotify). Deezer also works similarly to Spotify and is available in nearly 200 countries-just not the U.S. Slacker Rdio and Samsung's new Milk Music operate more like Pandora. Using a service like SoundExchange can earn royalties from the likes iHeartRadio and SiriusXM, as well as Pandora. Xbox Music, while relatively small compared to the other services on this list, has become known for paying much higher royalties than its peers.
Some musicians like Camper Van Beethoven/Cracker frontman David Lowery, have argued that no streaming service pays enough to sustain musicians, and it may not even be enough to sustain companies like Spotify that rely on the freemium model. There's still a lot of shaking out to happen in the music-streaming industry.
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Joe Youorski is a freelance writer whose articles have appears in Pop Matters and Paste Magazine. You can follow Joe @jyouorski
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