The Kinjari Blog

Stay up to date with the latest music industry insights, distribution tips, and Kinjari news. Everything you need to know to succeed as an independent artist.

Kinjari Signs Direct Deal with MassiveMusic

Kinjari's new MassiveMusic partnership brings your music to 10 additional platforms including Musixmatch, SoundHound, and OpenWav. Faster distribution, better royalty tracking.

5 Metadata Mistakes Killing Your Streaming Numbers (and Costing You Royalties)

Poor metadata costs artists $2.5 billion in unclaimed royalties. Learn the 5 simple mistakes killing your streams and how to fix them in seconds.

What Is Music Distribution? Your Complete Guide to Getting Your Music Heard in 2026

Want to get your music on Spotify, Apple Music and more? Discover what music distribution is and how Kinjari helps you release tracks worldwide for $3/month!

What Is a Featured Artist and How Does It Differ from a Main Artist?

Confused about featured vs main artists? Learn the key differences, why credits matter, and how Kinjari can help your tracks stand out and get paid!

What Is This UPC Thing? A Musician's Guide to Universal Product Codes

Confused by UPCs? Discover how these barcodes track your album sales globally, beat ISRC mix-ups, and boost retail distribution for musicians.

How Streaming Royalties Actually Work

Streaming royalties aren't fixed per stream. Find out how the pro-rata model works, why geography matters, and what's actually cutting into independent artists' earnings.