DistroKid Is Selling... That's A Bad Sign

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:18:40 +0000

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle breaks down why the biggest independent music distributor in the world might be on the verge of a major sale and why it matters for independent artists. Millions of musicians rely on this platform to get their music out to Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, and the next shift could affect royalties, rights, and control over your catalog.

With leadership changes, massive subscription revenue, and industry consolidation happening behind the scenes all throughout the industry. This is something artists need to pay attention to.

0:00 Introduction
00:15 DistroKid Selling
00:30 DistroKid's Business Plan
00:49 How Much Money Is DistroKid Make?
01:16 DistroKid Valuation
01:30 DistroKid's Leadership
01:56 DistroKid vs. Other Distributors
02:17 DistroKid's Tiers
03:05 Music Distributor Add-Ons
03:38 DistroKid Making $100 Million
03:49 Music Businesses Cashing Out
04:20 What Does This Means For Artists Using DistrKid
04:50 Will DistroKid Update Their Terms Of Service?
05:12 What New Terms Will You Be Forced To Agree To?
05:52 Conclusion

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