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.

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.

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.