LANDR Distribution

What LANDR Distribution is

LANDR Distribution helps independent artists release and monetize music without a record label. LANDR says it delivers music to more than 150 digital stores and streaming platforms worldwide, and allows unlimited releases. Artists keep 100% of their streaming revenue while subscribed to distribution. The service includes a release wizard, royalty splits, earnings metrics, promotion links, and cover song licensing. LANDR also says artists get instant access to Spotify for Artists, where they can customize profiles and pitch releases to playlists. Its mobile app supports distributing releases, checking release statistics, and sharing promotional links. Distribution is available on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. The two listed subscription plans are Distribution Basic at $24 a year and Distribution Pro at $45 a year. Distribution has no free plan or trial, though a free account can take a release to the submission step. The service also includes YouTube Content ID and monthly payouts; publishing administration is not included. LANDR says musicians retain ownership, copyright, and publishing rights to their music. The company launched in 2014 and is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Who it suits

LANDR Distribution suits independent artists who want to release music across a large store network and manage release tasks, earnings, and promotion links. Its unlimited releases and royalty splits may fit artists managing multiple releases or collaborators.

Limits

There is no free plan or trial; the free account only allows building a release up to the submission step. Distribution Basic is $24 a year, while Beatport distribution on Pro requires a qualifying subscription and approval.

Getting started

1. Visit the LANDR Distribution website.
2. Create a free account to build a release up to the submission step.
3. Choose Distribution Basic at $24 a year or Distribution Pro at $45 a year.
4. Use the release wizard to prepare your release and submit it through the service.
5. Use the web service or the LANDR app on iOS or Android to distribute releases, view statistics, and share promotion links.

Verdict

Choose LANDR Distribution if you want unlimited releases, broad store delivery, and release and promotion tools under a subscription. Look elsewhere if you need publishing administration or want to use distribution without paying for a plan.