You might be wondering why we take 10% of your royalties alongside our $3 monthly fee when you could potentially keep more elsewhere. I get it. On the surface, keeping every penny sounds better. But here's the thing: after working with hundreds of independent artists and seeing how this industry really works, I can tell you that our commission model isn't just fair. It is designed to help you succeed in ways that other pricing structures simply can't match.
We're Genuinely Invested in Your Success
Here's the big difference with our approach: we only succeed when you do. That 10% means we're right there with you, cheering for every stream, every download, every new fan. When your music takes off, we're motivated to keep improving the platform, offering better tools, and helping you reach even more listeners. It's not just about collecting a fee. It's about us becoming a part of your journey alongside you.
The economic nerds amongst us will refer to this as "aligned incentives". Basically, we win when you win. Unlike other models where companies get paid regardless of your success, our revenue grows with yours, which means we're always working to help you earn more.
Your Music Gets Real Support
The $3 monthly subscription covers our basic operational costs – servers, payment processing, customer support, and platform maintenance. But that 10% commission? That's where our interests become perfectly aligned with yours. When your music performs well, we have more resources to improve our platform, expand to new territories, connect with additional stores, and enhance our promotional tools.
Complete Transparency, No Hidden Surprises
One thing we're really proud of: transparency. You know exactly what you're paying – $3 monthly plus 10% of what you earn, batteries included. No sneaky deductions, no confusing "admin" charges, no weird tiered pricing that changes based on mysterious factors. Just a clear, simple model that grows with you.
The music industry has long struggled with transparency issues around streaming deals and royalty flows. Many artists and managers have called for more clarity around how deals are structured and how payments are calculated. Our straightforward approach eliminates that confusion entirely.
Sustainable Business Models Benefit Everyone
Here's where it gets interesting: our hybrid model creates a sustainable business that can consistently invest in better services for artists. When your music performs well, we have predictable revenue streams that allow us to improve our platform continuously, expand to new territories, enhance promotional tools, and provide premium customer support.
The music streaming industry has faced significant sustainability challenges, with many questioning whether current models adequately support creators. By combining a modest subscription with commission-based revenue sharing, we ensure long-term sustainability whilst keeping costs affordable for emerging artists.
The More You Earn, the More We Can Do
The commission structure means we're always working to help you maximise your earnings. If you do well, so do we, which creates a cycle where your success fuels our ability to invest in even better tools and services. This partnership approach has proven successful across various creative industries.
Whether you're just starting out or you've already built a solid fanbase, this model adapts to your needs. If you're earning modest amounts, your costs stay reasonable. If you're generating significant revenue, you're getting even more value from our enhanced services and support.
Professional Support When You Need It
Because we're financially invested in your success, we can afford to provide genuine human support rather than automated responses. When you encounter issues with releases or need technical assistance, we respond quickly because helping you earn more directly benefits us too.
Many artists report frustration with customer service quality across the industry, particularly when dealing with technical issues or account problems. Our commission model allows us to maintain responsive, knowledgeable support teams because better service for you means better outcomes for both of us.
Future-Proofing Your Music Career
The music industry evolves rapidly, and distribution services need resources to adapt to new platforms, changing royalty structures, and emerging revenue streams. Our hybrid model provides sustainable funding to stay ahead of industry changes and ensure your music remains competitive across all platforms.
Streaming platforms continue implementing new policies and minimum thresholds that affect how artists get paid. Having a distribution partner that's financially invested in navigating these changes alongside you provides significant advantages over services operating on fixed-fee models.
Industry Context Matters
Revenue sharing has always been fundamental to the music business, and there's good reason for that. Streaming platforms typically distribute around 70% of their revenue to rights holders, with various intermediaries taking their share along the way. At 10%, we're taking significantly less than traditional industry players (such as record labels, which often take upwards of 50% or more! Even for distribution only deals!) whilst providing comprehensive distribution and support services.
The shift towards commission-based models reflects broader industry recognition that sustainable partnerships require aligned interests. This approach has proven effective across creative industries, from art galleries to publishing, because it ensures service providers remain invested in their clients' long-term success.
The Bottom Line
Yes, we charge $3 monthly plus take 10% of your royalties, but we're also invested in maximising those royalties alongside you. We're not just a passive service provider. We're your business partner with a genuine interest in your success.
When you're choosing between keeping 100% of a smaller pie versus 90% of a much larger pie, the maths becomes quite clear. Our hybrid model ensures we have the resources, incentives, and sustainability to help you build a lasting music career rather than just processing your uploads and hoping for the best.
That's not just better business. It's better for artists, better for the industry, and better for music fans who get to discover amazing independent music in more places than ever before. Music that might otherwise never reach them. Isn't that special?
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