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DistroKid
FormerlyFandalism
Type of site
Owner
FounderPhilip J. Kaplan
IndustryMusic
URLdistrokid.com Edit this at Wikidata
LaunchedJanuary 2012; 14 years ago (2012-01)
Current statusActive

DistroKid, formerly titled Fandalism,[3] is an American independent digital music distribution service, founded in early 2012 by entrepreneur Philip Kaplan. DistroKid principally offers musicians and other rights-holders the opportunity to distribute and sell or stream their music through online retailers such as Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube Music, among others. Originally known as Fandalism, it was originally a social media website for musicians before going into its current name while also becoming a music distributor over a year later in mid-2013.

History

Originally a side-feature of Kaplan's social media music platform, DistroKid was first developed and launched in early 2012 as Fandalism, before going into its current name a year later in mid-2013, while the original Fandalism service was split out into its own company in 2015.[3][4][5][6]

In July 2015, a DistroKid release by musical act Jack & Jack went to number one worldwide on the iTunes charts.[7][8] This was particularly notable because DistroKid does not take a commission or royalties, making this the first time a number-one charting artist was able to keep 100% of their earnings.[3]

In May 2016, DistroKid launched a feature called "Teams" that makes it possible for royalties to be automatically sent to collaborators and shareholders.[9][10] In 2018, DistroKid reached an agreement with Spotify to support cross-platform uploads for Spotify artists who upload directly or have direct licensing deals with the company.[11][12][13] In 2021, the company launched an initiative allowing record labels to mine its data in search of new artists. It receives a finder's fee from record labels each time a label signs a new artist by way of the platform. The first label to take part in the initiative was Republic Records.[14]

In the summer of 2022, DistroKid launched DistroVid to let both members and non-members upload music videos with a subscription.[15]

On June 7, 2023, DistroKid was sued by the indie label Doeman Music Group Media for allegedly mishandling a copyright takedown. In January 2021, DistroKid notified Damien Wilson that his 2020 EP was removed from all streaming platforms because of a takedown notice from Raquella George, who contributed to the song "Scary Movie". The lawsuit alleges that DistroKid did not allow Wilson to dispute the takedown.[16][17]

In September 2023, it was announced DistroKid has acquired the music distribution and website hosting platform, Bandzoogle.[18]

In October 2024, DistroKid laid off 37 American employees who were represented by National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians. The move was influenced by the company’s private equity investors and came during a time when outsourcing to the Philippines was being embraced. [19][20][21][22]

References

  1. ^ Perez, Sarah (October 17, 2018). "Spotify takes a stake in DistroKid, will support cross-platform music uploads in Spotify for Artists". TechCrunch. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "DistroKid Receives Investment from Leading Software Investor Insight Partners Valuing the Company at $1.3 Billion". Insight Partners. August 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Herstand, Ari (July 24, 2015). "The Artist Who Has The #1 Album On iTunes Is Getting 100% Of The Royalties". Digital Music News.
  4. ^ "DistroKid Launches Much Cheaper TuneCore Alternative". Hypebot. Bandsintown. May 29, 2013.
  5. ^ Biggs, John (October 10, 2013). "Philip Kaplan Officially Launches DistroKid, A Cheap, Efficient Way To Distribute Lots Of Music". TechCrunch.
  6. ^ "SF MusicTech Summit XIII – SF MusicTech Summit". Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  7. ^ Robehmed, Natalie (July 24, 2015). "How These Independent Artists Reached No. 1 On The iTunes Chart". Forbes.
  8. ^ Biggs, John (August 6, 2015). "The DistroKid Music Distribution Service Has Launched An Indie Artist To The Top Of The Charts". TechCrunch.
  9. ^ Biggs, John (May 19, 2016). "DistroKid's music payment system now lets you send cash to everyone on a track". TechCrunch.
  10. ^ Herstand, Ari (May 19, 2016). "DistroKid Will Now Pay Everyone Who Worked On Your Song". Digital Music News.
  11. ^ Perez, Sarah (October 17, 2018). "Spotify takes a stake in DistroKid, will support cross-platform music uploads in Spotify for Artists". TechCrunch. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  12. ^ Sisario, Ben (September 6, 2018). "A New Spotify Initiative Makes the Big Record Labels Nervous". New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  13. ^ Deahl, Dani (September 20, 2018). "Spotify will now let artists directly upload their music to the platform". The Verge. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  14. ^ Stassen, Murray (January 28, 2021). "DistroKid launches 'matchmaking service' to help labels find unsigned artists; Republic Records named first partner". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  15. ^ Stassen, Murray (June 28, 2022). "DistroKid Officially Rolls Out DistroVid Music Video Distribution Service". Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  16. ^ "DistroKid Faces Potential Class-Action Lawsuit Over How It Handles Takedown Request". MusicBusiness Worldwide. June 8, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  17. ^ "DistroKid Faces Potential Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged DMCA Takedown Mishandling". Digital Music News. June 9, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  18. ^ "DistroKid acquires website builder Bandzoogle in effort to "empower artists"". MusicTech. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  19. ^ Stassen, Murray (October 29, 2024). "DistroKid to lay off 37 union workers". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  20. ^ Robinson, Kristin (October 28, 2024). "Distrokid Places 37 Union Employees on 'Administrative Leave'". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  21. ^ Dredge, Stuart (March 3, 2025). "DistroKid staff union criticises company over recent layoffs". Music Ally. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  22. ^ "DistroKid Lays Off 37 Union Employees An Hour Ahead Of Contract Negotiations". Metal Injection. October 28, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
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