If you’ve previously released your music through another distributor but are considering switching to Deliver My Tune, the good news is that you can re-distribute your music with us. Whether you’re seeking a better service, broader reach, or more features, Deliver My Tune offers an efficient and artist-friendly way to manage your music distribution. However, there are important steps to follow to ensure a smooth transition.
1. Verify Your Rights and Ownership:
Before making any changes, it’s crucial to confirm that you have full rights and ownership over your music. This includes ensuring that your music is not under any exclusive agreements with your current distributor. If you’re tied to an exclusive contract, you’ll need to wait until it expires or negotiate a release before switching to Deliver My Tune. Ensuring you have these rights will prevent legal complications and smooth the transition process.
2. Taking Down Your Music from the Previous Distributor:
A critical step in the process is to remove your music from the platforms managed by your previous distributor. This step is necessary to avoid issues such as duplicate listings, which can confuse your listeners and lead to potential revenue losses. Here’s how you can go about it:
- Contact Your Current Distributor: Reach out to your current distributor and request that your music be taken down from all digital platforms. Most distributors have a process for this, but it may take some time, so plan accordingly.
- Wait for Confirmation: Ensure that you receive confirmation that your music has been fully removed from all platforms before proceeding with Deliver My Tune. Some platforms may take a few days to reflect these changes.
- Monitor Your Music’s Removal: Check major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others to confirm that your tracks are no longer available through the old distributor. This will prevent any overlap and ensure your music is ready for re-release.
3. Re-Release Your Music with Deliver My Tune:
Once your music has been successfully taken down from the previous distributor, you can proceed with re-releasing it through Deliver My Tune. The process is straightforward:
- Upload Your Music: Submit your tracks to Deliver My Tune, along with all necessary details like track titles, artist names, and cover art. Ensure that all metadata is consistent with your previous release to maintain continuity.
- Select Your Distribution Channels: Deliver My Tune provides you with options to distribute your music across multiple platforms, including global music stores and streaming services. Choose the platforms that best align with your audience.
- Review and Confirm: Double-check all the information you’ve provided before confirming the re-release. This ensures that everything is accurate and that your music will be properly distributed.
4. Managing Metadata for Consistency:
Metadata plays a critical role in how your music is identified and categorized across platforms. When switching distributors, keeping your metadata consistent is key to ensuring that your listeners can easily find your music. Deliver My Tune offers tools to help you manage and update your metadata, including:
- Track Titles and Artist Names: Ensure these remain unchanged unless you intend to rebrand or release a new version of your music.
- ISRC Codes: If possible, use the same ISRC codes as your previous release to maintain streaming data continuity. If this is not possible, Deliver My Tune can generate new codes, but this might affect the tracking of your music’s history.
- Artwork and Descriptions: Keep your album artwork and descriptions consistent to avoid confusing your audience.
5. Explore Deliver My Tune’s Exclusive Features:
By choosing Deliver My Tune as your new distributor, you gain access to a suite of features designed to elevate your music career:
- AI Mastering: Enhance the quality of your tracks with our state-of-the-art AI mastering service, ensuring your music sounds its best on all platforms.
- Social Media Management: Our social media management tools help you maintain an active presence online, engage with fans, and promote your music effectively.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor how your tracks are performing across different platforms with our detailed analytics tools, allowing you to make informed decisions about your music career.
6. Affordable and Flexible Plans:
Deliver My Tune offers a variety of pricing plans that cater to artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re an independent artist just starting out or part of an established band, you’ll find a plan that fits your needs and budget. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and support necessary to grow your career without breaking the bank.
7. Dedicated Support Every Step of the Way:
Switching distributors can be a daunting process, but Deliver My Tune’s dedicated support team is here to help. Whether you have questions about the re-release process or need assistance with technical aspects, our team is available to guide you. We’re committed to making your transition as smooth as possible so that you can focus on what matters most—creating great music.
Switching to Deliver My Tune after releasing your music with another distributor is not only possible but also beneficial. Remember to follow the necessary steps, such as taking down your music from the previous distributor and ensuring your metadata is consistent. With Deliver My Tune’s comprehensive services and artist-focused approach, you can be confident that your music will continue to reach fans around the globe, now with even more support and features to help you succeed.
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