The Kinjari Blog

8 Ways to Maximise Your Streaming Royalties as an Independent Artist

How independent artists earn more from streaming: distributor traps, publishing royalties, algorithm signals, and building a catalogue that pays long-term.

How to Release Music Independently: 10 Things Every New Artist Needs to Know

Everything first-time artists need to know about releasing music: distributors, artwork specs, ISRCs, PROs, and how to actually get streams in 2026.

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? Definition and How It Differs from 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.

ISRC Codes 101: What They Are and How to Use Them as an Artist

What's an ISRC? Find out how this unique identifier tracks your recordings, protects your earnings, and keeps your catalogue organised across streaming platforms.

Protecting Your Music: How Kinjari's Integration with ACRCloud Keeps Artists in Control

Kinjari’s ACRCloud integration protects artists by stopping music theft, preventing unauthorized releases, and ensuring creators receive credit.

How to Choose the Right Music Distribution Service

Independent musicians are taking over, but you need a distributor to do that. Here's the best way to figure out which one you should choose.

How to Get the Instagram Verified Checkmark: The Artist's Complete Guide to Standing Out in 2025

Unlock the secrets to Instagram verification for artists in 2025, boost your credibility, reach wider audiences, and grow your music career fast!

Kinjari's New Integration with Volumo: A Win-Win for Electronic Artists

Kinjari's new Volumo partnership puts your tracks directly in front of the DJ community that matters most.

Juno Download Is Now Available for Kinjari Members

Kinjari Members Get FREE Juno Download Access! Electronic artists now reach pro DJs & earn more from digital sales. All included in your $3/month plan.

What EP Means in Music: Your Complete Guide

Uncover what 'EP' means in the music world! Learn all about Extended Plays and how they fit into your favorite tunes.

Why Our 10% Commission Model Is Actually Brilliant for Artists

$3/month plus 10% of royalties means our platform succeeds with you. We offer real support, aligned incentives, and a partnership built for artist growth.

Why Every Musician Needs Biolinks in 2025 (And How Kinjari Just Made It Better)

Kinjari Biolinks: Music biolinks + worldwide distribution for $3/month. Built for musicians. Four great templates, unlimited links, analytics.

The Complete Guide to Getting Your Music on Spotify in 2025

Learn how independent artists can get music on Spotify in 2025, from mastering and metadata to choosing a distributor and boosting streams post-release.