Where do you sell your music?
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 14943 posts since 26 Jun, 2006 from San Francisco Bay Area
Normally music is either a hobby, or something I do for a client or employer. However, I wrote a children’s book and I set it to music. Mostly as a soundtrack to a video that I intend to use as a promo piece, but I thought I’d also sell the track for those who don’t want the book. I guess I’ll also put it on YouTube and try to see if it generates some ad revenue. I’ve had some initial success with the book, so why not, eh?
Tips? This isn’t something that big music fans will want. Think parents buying it for their kids. I imagine that having to register at a site to get it would be a bridge too far for most. It probably should be ubiquitous like iTunes or Spotify.
Tips? This isn’t something that big music fans will want. Think parents buying it for their kids. I imagine that having to register at a site to get it would be a bridge too far for most. It probably should be ubiquitous like iTunes or Spotify.
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- KVRAF
- 7624 posts since 21 Dec, 2002 from MD USA
bandcamp might work for you.
my music: http://www.alexcooperusa.com
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
- KVRAF
- 35098 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
I use Bandcamp too. There are lots of online companies will register your stuff on iTunes, Spotify, etc if that's preferable. Cant think of any names atm ...
[edit] a friend of mine uses a distribution company called The Orchard.
[edit] a friend of mine uses a distribution company called The Orchard.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 14943 posts since 26 Jun, 2006 from San Francisco Bay Area
Thanks.
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- KVRAF
- 2772 posts since 22 May, 2017
Through my record label (who mostly sells through iTunes and Amazon) and before that Bandcamp.
- KVRian
- 643 posts since 17 Aug, 2015 from Finland
I'll third Bandcamp. I have nothing but good things to say about the service.
Also, adding to thecontrolcentre's reply, DistroKid is a seemingly popular and acclaimed distribution service. Doesn't cost much either - it's only $20 a year. Haven't used it myself, though, but I've heard good things about it.
Also, adding to thecontrolcentre's reply, DistroKid is a seemingly popular and acclaimed distribution service. Doesn't cost much either - it's only $20 a year. Haven't used it myself, though, but I've heard good things about it.
My solo projects:
Hekkräiser (experimental) | MFG38 (electronic/soundtrack) | The Santtu Pesonen Project (metal/prog)
Hekkräiser (experimental) | MFG38 (electronic/soundtrack) | The Santtu Pesonen Project (metal/prog)
- KVRAF
- 40138 posts since 11 Aug, 2008 from clown world
This is only a user experience but I think it's relevant. After reading an interesting article, I did a Google search for EBM Music. Found a Band I really like via YouTube. Listened to a few Tunes. Went to their linked Bandcamp page and purchased a download. I'm not in the habit of purchasing music on-line but found this experience to be very good. For five euro (PayPal or CC), I was provided with various download formats. Eight in all. Formats suitable for all my devices and some I didn't need. While I was at the Band page I joined their Facebook group as well.
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- KVRist
- 317 posts since 5 Jul, 2002 from Sydney
Some of the artists I follow have a Patreon page where you can pledge a certain amount per month and certain tiers allow you access to media files. Patreon takes 10%. I haven't actually Patreoned anyone yet, I tend to purchase off iTunes or cdbaby. Mainly iTunes for the convenience factor--all my devices will automatically download my latest purchases. I don't bother with streaming sites like Spotify since it's probably available on YouTube anyway.
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- KVRian
- 513 posts since 26 Nov, 2009
There are various "music libraries" that will probably generate more money than something like bandcamp, if your music is good and you don't have big names to promote you.
- KVRAF
- 8814 posts since 6 Jan, 2017 from Outer Space
If you feed Djs, Beatport?