What is FreshTunes?
FreshTunes is a music distribution platform that empowers independent artists to upload unlimited releases and distribute them to dozens of streaming platforms, including TikTok, while retaining 100% of their rights and royalties. Founded in 2015, the service is designed to be accessible to all musicians regardless of their popularity or experience.
The platform offers a free plan with standard review times and payouts, as well as a Pro subscription for $10 per month that provides faster release reviews, faster payouts, lower commission rates on YouTube Content ID, songwriter royalties, and UGC platforms, and priority customer support. Artists can track their performance with daily stats and access features like smart links, ringtone sales, and YouTube ad campaigns.
Features
- Unlimited Distribution: Distribute unlimited releases to dozens of streaming platforms including TikTok.
- 100% Rights and Royalties: Artists retain all rights and keep all earnings from their music.
- Free Plan Available: Start with a free account and upgrade to Pro for additional benefits.
- Pro Subscription: For $10/month, enjoy faster release reviews, faster payouts, lower commissions, and priority support.
- Real-Time Stats: Track performance with daily statistics on streams and earnings.
- Smart Links: Create smart links to share music across multiple platforms.
Use Cases
- Independent artists looking to distribute music to major streaming platforms without losing rights.
- Musicians who want to release music on TikTok and other UGC platforms.
- Artists seeking fast review and payout times for their releases.
- Labels needing a scalable distribution solution for multiple artists.
FAQs
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How does FreshTunes handle royalties?
FreshTunes allows artists to keep 100% of their rights and royalties. For free plan users, there is a 20% commission on YouTube Content ID, songwriter royalties, and UGC platforms. Pro users pay only 10% on these revenue streams. -
What platforms does FreshTunes distribute to?
FreshTunes distributes to dozens of platforms including TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, and others. The list is constantly updated to include new prospects. -
How long does it take for a release to go live?
Standard review time for free users is within 10 days, while Pro users receive fast track review within 3 days. -
Is there a limit on the number of releases?
No, FreshTunes offers unlimited distribution for both free and Pro users.
