Western Beats

What Western Beats is

Western Beats is a web-based music distribution service with additional artist services including event management, talent management, audio production, video direction, and analytics. It says it distributes releases to more than 150 platforms, including JioSaavn, Gaana, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Deezer. The company says approved music can go live within 72 hours.

Submissions include audio, square cover artwork at least 3000×3000 pixels, and release details; the service accepts WAV or high-quality MP3 audio. Western Beats says it generates ISRC codes for tracks and UPC codes for releases at no extra cost. Its analytics include streaming data, audience demographics, playlist tracking, revenue reports, and breakdowns by platform and territory. Artists retain ownership of their masters, compositions, and artwork, while revenue sharing is subject to the service’s terms. The company describes itself as backed by a Warner Music India Partnership, which it associates with priority processing and placement on Indian platforms. The free plan has no annual subscription or per-release fee; revenue share applies when artists earn. Payments go to artists’ registered Indian bank accounts. Reports are monthly, with YouTube reporting after two months and OTT reporting quarterly; payment follows within 30 days after the artist raises an invoice.

Who it suits

It suits artists seeking music distribution alongside production, management, or analytics services. Artists should be prepared to submit the specified audio and artwork and to receive payments through a registered Indian bank account.

Limits

The free plan charges no annual subscription or per-release fee, but revenue share applies when artists earn. Royalties go to the artist’s registered Indian bank account; YouTube reports come after two months, OTT reports are quarterly, and payment follows within 30 days after an invoice is raised.

Getting started

1. Open the Western Beats website in a web browser.
2. Prepare audio in WAV or high-quality MP3 format.
3. Prepare square cover artwork measuring at least 3000×3000 pixels and release details.
4. Submit the release for approval.
5. Use the listed WhatsApp or email support for account or service enquiries.

Verdict

Western Beats combines distribution with several artist services and detailed release analytics. Review its revenue share terms and India-based payment process before submitting music.