UnitedMasters - Music distribution & analytics

Distribute your music, perfect your audio tracks, discover popular beats, and expand your fanbase - all while retaining complete ownership of your masters.

Market your music online and distribute your tracks across more than 50 streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and YouTube Music. Monitor your progress with our sophisticated analytics and gain access to exclusive partnership opportunities to enhance your music career.

FEATURES

DEBUT+ - Yearly Subscription

- Retain 100% of your earnings

- Share songs and albums on over 50 platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram

- Release unlimited tracks

- Withdraw funds at any time

- Comprehensive streaming analytics

- ArtistPages website to foster your brand

- Shareable MasterLinks to increase streams

- Priority support for customers

- Educational materials available through Blueprint

SELECT - Yearly Subscription

- Retain 100% of your earnings

- Access exclusive branding and synchronization deals

- Release unlimited tracks

- Share songs and albums on over 50 platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram

- Comprehensive streaming analytics

- ArtistPages website to foster your brand

- Shareable MasterLinks to increase streams

- Priority support for customers

- Premium educational materials available through Blueprint

PARTNER - Invitation-Only Access

- Financial support

- Tailored marketing and launch strategy

- Playlist pitching for editorial selections

- Release unlimited tracks

- Exceptional music distribution services

- Detailed music streaming analytics

- Monetization via YouTube Content ID

- Shareable MasterLinks to increase streams

- Brand promotion and sync pitching

- Dedicated support for artist relations

- Mentorship from our in-house team

DEBUT - Complimentary Registration

- Retain 90% of your earnings

- Release music monthly

- Distribute songs and albums to a select number of streaming platforms

- ArtistPages website to foster your brand

Join UnitedMasters today to transform your passion into a profession.

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FAQS

WHAT IS UNITEDMASTERS?

As a traditional label alternative for independent artists, UnitedMasters provides premium music distribution services and facilitates unique partnerships between artists and the world’s biggest brands. UnitedMasters also provides data analytics, marketing and promotion tools, and creative services to help artists grow their fan base at any stage of their career. Unlike traditional record labels, UnitedMasters enables artists to retain full ownership of their careers and the master recording rights to their music. UnitedMasters has attracted major investors and a diverse roster of independent artists.

HOW DO YOU RELEASE MUSIC ON UNITEDMASTERS?

Distributing your music as an independent artist is easier than ever. To distribute your music digitally, follow these steps:

1. Create a UnitedMasters account: Sign up for UnitedMasters and create an Artist profile. Choose between distributing to an existing Spotify and Apple Music page, or releasing on new profiles. Join UnitedMasters SELECT or DEBUT+ to distribute your music to more platforms.

2. Upload your music: Upload your music files and metadata such as track titles, album artwork, and collaborators. Digitally master your songs with Mastering through our platform.

3. Confirm the details: Enter the release details and add collaborators to share royalties.

4. Review and submit: Submit it for approval by UnitedMasters. SELECT and DEBUT+ artists can choose their release dates to better plan their promotional strategies.

5. Release your music: Your music will be distributed to the platforms available to your plan. With UnitedMasters SELECT, you can release in as little as 2 business days. With UnitedMasters DEBUT+, you can release in as little as 5 business days.

DOES UNITEDMASTERS COPYRIGHT YOUR MUSIC?

UnitedMasters does not copyright music. UnitedMasters provides an automatic copyright notice for releases streamed through our platform. We use the “Label” information you provide during the submission process. If no “Label” information is provided, we will use the name in your Artist profile. If you prefer, you can include a copyright notice on album covers or other appropriate places. For musical work, a copyright notice can be as simple as: © Year of first publication and the copyright owner’s name. For legal advice, consult a licensed professional.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE UNITEDMASTERS TO APPROVE A SONG?

Distributing your music as an independent artist is easier than ever. To distribute your music digitally, follow these steps:

UnitedMasters DEBUT+ and SELECT artists can choose an available release date for song releases. Release dates as soon as 2-5 business days after submission are available. Exact release dates within 7 calendar days of submission are not guaranteed. Once a song or music is approved, it should be live in music streaming services within 5 business days. You can track progress and control your catalog through the UnitedMasters platform. You can track progress and control your catalog through the UnitedMasters platform.>

IS UNITEDMASTERS A RECORD LABEL?

UnitedMasters is not a record label, although it may make artists feel like one. UnitedMasters provides premium music distribution services and facilitates unique partnerships between artists and the world’s biggest brands. Independent artists can distribute tracks and access advanced analytics through UnitedMasters to learn more about their fan base. It’s like having a record label in your pocket – and you stay in control of when you get paid.

HOW MUCH DOES UNITEDMASTERS PAY PER STREAM?

Royalties are deposited to your UnitedMasters Wallet, but can vary depending on the streaming service or music store. Your Wallet will reflect the available balance that you can cash out. DEBUT+ and SELECT members can cash out at any time as long as their balance is enough to cover processing fees. To cash out your UnitedMasters Wallet, you will need to complete the Wallet setup, including an account to deposit the funds.

HOW DO YOU EDIT A RELEASE ON UNITEDMASTERS?

Submitted or live releases can be edited on UnitedMasters. For music that’s live on music stores or streaming services, submit a takedown request through UnitedMasters. Make the edits to the release and resubmit the revised track in the correct order. To preserve streaming data, ensure you submit the revised release with the same metadata for each track.