Digital music distribution can feel like a labyrinth for independent artists. Between navigating complex distribution channels, managing intricate metadata, and keeping track of ever-changing royalties, it's easy to feel lost in the process. The dream of sharing your music with the world can quickly become a logistical nightmare.
But what if there was a way to streamline music distribution, leaving you free to focus on what truly matters: creating music? This is where iMusician steps in by simplifying the journey, offering a user-friendly platform with a focus on transparency and flexibility.
Find out how iMusician can streamline your music distribution process, maximize your reach, and empower you to build your audience.
To ease musicians' fears during the release process, iMusician has developed a super simple, 4-step upload flow that allows them to upload their release quickly and frustration-free. The music industry is often believed to be complicated and intimidating, and one of iMusician’s ultimate goals is to show musicians otherwise and make them comfortable releasing their music.
The upload form in the dashboard is easy and intuitive, and only asks what’s really required. To suit different release strategies, you can choose between pay-per-release options or one of three subscription plans tailored specifically to meet the needs of independent artists. Once you sign up, you automatically end up on iMusician’s free Starter plan and become a member of the iMusician Community.
If you’re looking to level up as a solo artist, you can upgrade to AMPLIFY or AMPLIFY+ to access additional distribution benefits, such as unlimited releases, along with extra promotional and monetization tools, including unlimited YouTube Content ID. For multi-artist projects, such as bands, labels, or collectives, AMPLIFY Pro offers advanced features, including unlimited artists, express delivery, and video consultations with the iMusician team to help optimize your release strategy and growth.
Almost every single step of the upload process is accompanied by pointers and explanations to avoid any second-guessing. You start by selecting your release’s genre, the delivery stores, and your release date, then move on to filling out the release details and metadata and uploading your audio.
Unlike many other distributors, iMusician supports a wide range of music genres and provides access to one of the most extensive networks of streaming and download platforms in the industry, including specialized electronic and classical music shops. This extensive distribution ecosystem enables DIY artists to better reach their target audiences, potentially generating more streams and expanding their fan base.
While iMusician is best known as a distributor, it goes far beyond delivering your music to platforms. It’s dedicated to supporting artists throughout their entire music journey with a comprehensive 360° package that combines distribution with promotional tools, playlist pitching, mastering services, music analytics, and more.
You can promote your releases effectively with built-in tools like Artist Pages to create a professional online presence, and Release Pages to generate smartlinks and pre-save campaigns for upcoming drops. Track your performance in real time with Music Analytics to gain clear insights into streams, audience behavior, and revenue trends. With unlimited YouTube Content ID included in all subscriptions, you can also claim and monetize your music on YouTube without additional barriers.
If you're looking for an efficient and affordable way to master your tracks to meet industry and genre standards, iMusician’s Instant Mastering provides a fast online solution for polished, release-ready sound. For those ready to invest a bit more, their partnership with JP Mastering offers high-quality, professional mastering results.
Truly unlimited in every way.
Pay once, and your music stays online – FOREVER. No annual renewal fees to keep your music online! You don’t need to pay more to distribute your music with collaborators or with your other projects, no matter what subscription you’re on!
Simple and flexible.
With iMusician, everything is as easy and convenient as possible. Choose the exact tools and features you need to advance your career – no wasted money on features you won’t use! Need to switch to the free plan? You can do it at any time, for as long as you need to.
The widest range of shops and genres worldwide, including classical and electronic music.
Unlike other digital distributors, iMusician distributes every possible genre, including electronic and classical music.
A Swiss business partner you can trust.
As a Swiss company and a stable financial business trusted by half a million DIY artists, iMusician doesn’t charge withholding tax. Or any other hidden fees.