Music distribution (& more) for independent record labels

Make distributing, promoting and protecting your artists’ music simple.
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We’re partnered with the world’s biggest (and best) music streaming platforms.

Industry-leading support, fast

No chatbots, no unanswered questions, no being left ‘on read’. Our friendly team is here to partner with your record label to make your work easier, more efficient and more effective. With an average response time of under 2 minutes, our live chat is available to answer any question, big or small.

Manage catalogue, easily

Whether you’re transferring catalogue from an artist’s previous label or managing simultaneous new releases, our music distribution dashboard makes managing your artists’ work simple. Our Client Management team takes the admin off your hands so you can get back to running your label.

Maximise artist & label earnings, now

Manage track splits, dive deep into artist streaming analytics, and take advantage of our Music Promotion support to help your artists grow their careers - and maximise your record label earnings. We’re invested in your success and partner with you to hit your growth goals easily.

Global Reach

Distribute music to over 80 global platforms

Reach millions of listeners with simple, stress-free music distribution to over 80 global platforms. From the major platforms, like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music, to others, like Qobuz, Pandora and genre-specific ROKK, release your artists’ music worldwide in a single click.

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Promote Artists

Maximise your artists’ reach

Editorial playlist pitching, fully-managed Spotify Discovery Mode, social media support and more - our independent record labels benefit from access to an in-house team of music marketing experts to help your artists (and you) grow.

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Professional Support

Human support whenever you need it

Receive priority support from our industry-leading Client Management team. Whether it’s distribution support, questions about marketing, or digital rights infringements, we’re on-hand to help - with an average response time of under 2 minutes.

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Analyse Data

Analytics, reporting & informed growth

See streaming trends, revenue reports, and advanced analytics in your label dashboard, so you can harness the power of data to grow your label. Easily see artist-by-artist performance, top releases, and manage label-artist revenue splits in a few clicks.

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Hassle-Free

Publishing Administration handled for you

Earn publishing royalties without the headache of managing the administration. We register your label assets, directly liaise with collection societies to claim publishing royalties, and payout those royalties to your record label. Simple and hassle-free.

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Fair Pricing

No hidden fees, extra charges or unexpected bills

No upload limits, no per-artist charges, no restrictive processes. At Identity Music, we believe in being fully transparent and providing record labels with services that help you grow, without charging any extra. We’re your partner in growth.

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After scouring the industry for a home for my new releases, Identity came forward with facts, figures and a team that were keen to help which has given me much confidence that I have made the correct decision to work alongside them. I had an issue late at night and Liane responded at 3am to put my worries to rest! What a legend.
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Working with you has been an absolute pleasure — professional, smooth, and always supportive. It’s been a great ride so far, and we're excited for what’s ahead!
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Identity Music are a wonderful partner in the distribution, promotion, and royalty collection space. As an artist and label owner, I've worked with a large number of distributors over the past 10+ years and none come close to the positive, collaborative and artist-friendly experience I've had with Identity. Highly recommended!
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I've worked with Identity Music for 3 years now and never been disappointed. Their team is amazing, always responding and their work is so professional. I'm always happy to release more music with them as I know songs will get the audience they deserve.
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Identity have been amazing to work with. The number of streams on our recent releases have surpassed our expectations and we know a lot of that is down to Identity working away behind the scenes.
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Identity provides the absolute best customer service on the market, I feel secure knowing I have a personal contact with my distribution that helps solve issues in real time. Identity's dashboard is also state-of-the-art and the best I've used so far.
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It has been a year since we began working with Identity Music for distribution services, and we are very pleased with our decision. Throughout this time, we have received attentive care from their A&R management and support teams. The support team is highly responsive, and there is no question that they go above and beyond to meet their clients' needs. Their genuine, personal approach to support and assistance is truly invaluable and greatly appreciated.
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We absolutely love working with Identity Music. Their platform is incredibly easy to use, their support is always on point, and most importantly — it truly feels like our music is in safe hands. We've worked with a number of different distributors over the years, but we've never felt more supported or secure than we do with Identity Music. They just get what artists and labels need."
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Identity Music really gets what independent artists need. With them, I feel supported and truly heard by a team of experts who always recommend what's best for me. 10/10!
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IDM has played a vital role in my music career. As an independent artist, I can fully focus on the production aspect, knowing that my tracks and royalties are being taken care of.
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In April, 2020 I signed with Identity Music and instantly recognized that my music is now in the hands of people that take the time to care about the direction of my career.
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Identity Music delivers.
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Working with Identity Music has been an excellent experience. Communication is clear, direct, and they’re always available to address any concerns. You can tell they genuinely care about the artist, and that makes all the difference. Everything flows in a professional and efficient way.
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Identity Music support system is just unbelievable. They get back to you as soon as you raise a query, not something other distributors provide. The guys working there are all such dedicated people and the conversations are all professional and comfortable at the same time. It feels like you are talking to a friend!!!
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Being with Identity Music has been one of my best career decisions. Knowing that you can reach out and contact a real human, who is on your side and has your back cannot be understated as independent artists! Plus, they just love good music and I'm so happy to be a part of the art and incredible artists they represent!
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One of the best things about Identity Music is how easy it is to reach their customer support and how quickly they solve problems. There’s always someone available to help, and they’re incredibly kind. They truly do their best to support you in any way they can.
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I was looking for a reliable distributor with human support who would stay on the artists' side, and I found that ally in Identity Music, which replaced all the other distributors I'd accumulated over the years.
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With a small, professional team and vested interest in your music and success, Identity Music treats you like an artist and not just another cog in a machine.
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Identity Music is not just a distribution company, they are the kindest and warmest people I encountered through my music journey. Everything is easier and working with them is never stressful.
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I See
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Whispers in Static
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Horizon de Lumière
Mike Beating
In The Mood For Love
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touch me
Ex Habit
Old Style
Estas Tonne
States of Humanity
Center of Attention
After the Storm
Domy Castellano
Memoria
Yuforia
Planted
King Konye
From Babylon With Love
Cvlt Ov the Svn
Show Me
Beneld
Finding Myself
Prithvi
Elementum
Anita Tatlow
YAŞASIN
Cotard
Vol de nuit
Le Code
Redshift
Blake Ewing
Strawberry Sundae
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We honestly love working with Identity Music. Being an independent label isn’t always easy, but they really make things feel smooth and manageable. It’s such a relief knowing our music’s in good hands. And the quick support? Total gamechanger. No other distributor we’ve worked with has come close. They get what artists and labels need.
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I appreciate Identity Music's support for labels, both in terms of innovative solutions (such as pitching to streaming platforms or royalty sharing) and the incredibly fast and human support. We feel they're on our side, and we feel supported.
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Our label has been with Identity Music for a number of years and can honestly say that they are by far the best distributor we've worked with, and we have experience with many! Their platform is straightforward and easy to use, and (crucially) their customer service is second-to-none. I have no hesitation in recommending their services if you are an indie label looking for a trustworthy distribution - and marketing - partner, or an independent artist looking to take the next step beyond DIY distributors.
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What truly sets Identity Music apart is their personalized support - they understand the unique challenges indie labels face and provide guidance that feels like having an experienced team member on staff. Identity Music truly feels like a partner, and not a service provider. We see them more as an extension of our Globetrotting Music family, one that truly cares and has our success and best interests at heart. We couldn’t be happier with the choice we made to go with Identity Music as our distributor, and we are excited about what the future holds for both of us.
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Dreamhop Music cultivates a community of passionate artists working hand-in-hand to create the best chill vibes. Dreamhop is built on support and gives artists the necessary care and help to encourage growth and build a collective community around music.
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As purveyors of the finest freshly roasted beats, The Jazz Hop Café serve cosy, cafe-style vibes to wherever you are in the world. Their heavily themed compilations, mixes and playlists will create the right atmosphere for any chill setting - whether you're relaxing in a restaurant, studying in your dorm, or driving down a quiet street in the early hours of the morning.
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Soothe is a label whose mindset is to help artists grow in a more independent way. It was created by producers and artists that are very familiar with the genre, have multiple years of experience, connections in the market and promotion tactics for this style of music.
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How it works:

Record Label Services

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Apply to our A&R team to get started. We’d love to see your artists, your catalogue and hear about your goals for your record label!

Agree

If our A&R team believes we can support your label’s growth, we’ll reach out to offer you a record label services agreement with a tailored royalties share to suit your needs.

Grow

Now, it’s time to grow! We’ll onboard you, introduce you to your Account Manager and support teams, and help you get started. Simple.

Music distribution (& more) for independent record labels
Music distribution (& more) for independent record labels

We’re a music distributor 
- and so much more…

Our independent record labels benefit from a whole lot more than music distribution.

We understand how much time, effort and resource goes into managing a successful record label - and we’re here to take some of that stress off your hands.

Whether you’re looking for a self-service distribution platform that you handle in-house or a fully-supported distribution, promotion and publishing experience, we’re invested in your success and here to help.

Music Distribution

Digital Rights Management

Publishing Administration

Music Promotion

Learn more about:

Identity Music’s record label services

Is there a limit on the number of artists or releases we can have in an Identity Music dashboard?

No! The more the merrier!

Unlike some other music distributors, we don’t place any upload limits on our distribution process. There are no extra fees for singles, EPs or albums and an unlimited number of releases you can distribute with us.

As your catalogue of artists grows, your Identity Music dashboard can handle whatever you upload.

How can our artists transfer their release catalogue from another distributor?

When you sign a new artist who is bringing back catalogue releases over to your label, handling the transfer can be a headache.

For our record labels, though, it’s a breeze.

Your artist will need to provide details of their catalogue, the release UPCs, any track splits, and where the assets were originally distributed, then our support team will be able to advise on the best method of bringing those releases into your label dashboard at Identity Music.

The admin will be handled by us - all you need to do is arrange takedowns with any previous distributors after a 6-week track linking period.

How do you help with managing Spotify’s Discovery Mode for our artists?

Just like for our independent artists, we’ll manage Discovery Mode performance for your record label artists.

If your artists’ releases are eligible for Discovery Mode, we’ll opt them in each month - and we’ll assess their performance at the end of each month, before either opting them in again or removing them from the next month’s submissions.

This ensures that any tracks opted into Discovery Mode are receiving an uplift in performance that balances out the increased revenue cut that Spotify keeps for Discovery Mode streams. We’re pros at spotting trends in the data so we can mitigate any potential issues before they affect your label revenue.

You can find out more about Spotify’s Discovery Mode here.

Do you support our artists with playlist pitching?

Absolutely! Landing editorial playlist placements for your artists is one of our specialties.

Our editorial playlist pitching is available to every artist releasing through your record label. Simply submit a pitching request to our team and we’ll handle the rest for you.

Can you help with rights management issues and copyright infringement?

Yes! Digital Rights Management is included in all our record label music distribution agreements, so we monitor any unauthorised usage of your artists’ assets across rights management platforms.

We utilise YouTube’s Content ID and Meta’s Rights Manager tools to track usage of your artists’ releases. When usage of a track is detected, we can monitor, safelist or monetise that asset on your behalf so that you and your artists are claiming all the revenue you deserve.

How does Publishing Administration for record labels work?

Similarly to our Publishing Administration for independent artists, we offer a fully-managed approach to registering your artists’ assets, collecting royalties, and paying out those royalties to the correct parties.

As a record label, you’re able to sign a Publishing Administration agreement with us that covers all or some of your artists’ assets. We register those assets with the relevant publishing bodies and collect any royalties due.

To get started, our Publishing Administration team will need a comprehensive list of assets, artist agreements that assign publishing collection rights to your record label, and your artists will need to complete ID verification checks.

Wondering if we can help your record label?
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