What We Do Best

From the outset, our philosophy has been rooted in openness and a genuine commitment to improvement. Unlike many in the industry, we don’t just listen – we act. We genuinely value feedback and encourage all our users to share their thoughts and experiences with us. Each message sent to our support is read meticulously, and we always consider potential enhancements to our platform based on this feedback.

In addition to our user-centric approach, several other factors set Drop Day Distro apart:

• Transparent Operations: We pride ourselves on our transparent operations, ensuring artists always know where they stand, from distribution stages to payment details.
• Quick Turnaround: Understanding the pace of the music industry, we’ve streamlined our processes to guarantee swift review and payment times, allowing artists to focus on what they do best – making music.
• Custom Solutions: Recognizing that no two artists are the same, we offer bespoke distribution solutions tailored to individual needs, ensuring optimal reach and engagement.
• Marketing Experience: We believe in empowering our artists, not just by providing a platform but also by equipping them with knowledge. Our vast experience in marketing offers a unique advantage, connecting artists to a network that can provide solutions to any challenge.
• Future-Driven: With new features and services always being added, we’re always looking ahead, ensuring our artists have the tools they need to succeed in an ever-evolving industry.

We’re driven by a desire to serve artists better, and every feature, every policy, and every partnership at Drop Day Distro is a testament to that ambition.

DropDay welcomes all music enthusiasts, from budding artists to established names in the industry. If you have a song or an album that you wish to share with the world, you can use our platform. The only requirement is that you must hold the copyrights to the music you’re distributing. This ensures both protection for artists and integrity within our platform. Whether you’ve just finished your first track or have a vast catalog waiting to be released, as long as you own the rights, DropDay is here to help you distribute it.

7Digital, ACRCloud, AliGenie, Amazon Music, Anghami, Apple Music & iTunes, Audible Magic, AWA, Boomplay, Claro música, Deezer, Facebook & Instagram, Flo, Gracenote, iHeart, Jaxsta, JioSaavn, JOOX, Kanjian, KDigital, Kkbox, Kuaishou, LyricFind, MixCloud, MonkingMe, Napster/Rhapsody, NetEase, Pandora, Peloton, Qobuz, Resso, Shazam, SoundCloud, Soundexchange, Spotify, Supernatural, Taobao, Tencent (TME), Tidal, TikTok, Trebel, Tuned Global, Volumo, YouTube Music

And the following sub-stores:

3HK, 3MO, Acer, Alfa, Artistxite, Asia Pacific Telecom Co, Au, Audible Magic, Audiojungle, Bandcamp, B612, Bilibili, Bleep, Broadtime.com, CCA, CDON, CHT, CMHK, Canva, Capcut, Changba, China Unicom (Wo Music), Coolvox, CTS Eventim AG, Cyworld, Dalkom, Dance All Day, Daum, Digital, Digitally Imported, Docomo, Douban Music, Douyin, Dragonfly FM, Electric JukeBox / ROXi, Exlibris, Facebook Messenger, Fan Label, Findspire, Flipagram, FNAC, Forest Incentives, Friday Music (Omusic), FUHU, Global Radio, Grandpad, Gismart, Hardstyle.com, High Res Audio, Himalayan FM, HGC, HMV, hmv PLAY (Soliton), Huawei Music, Huawei Music – Hi res, Huawei Middle East, Huawei South Africa, IGTV, J:Com Service, JPay, Jazzed, Jeou Tai, Jinli Music, Kanjian Music, Keefe Group, Koala FM, Kobo, KuGou, Kuwo, Kuaishou, Kuyin Ringtone, Lasso, La Musica, Last FM, Lenovo Music, Lenovo Sound, Lequ Music, Lizhi FM, Love Music (China Telecom), Mach by Mariposa, Maxis, Media Markt, Medion, Me2u Music, MicDrop, Migu Music, Mi Tracks, MixCloud, Mixette, Mixpixie, Mixup Digital, Moi Mir, Moodagent, MOOV, MQA, MusixMatch, MusicQubed, MyMelo, MyMusic, nMusic, NEC, Oculus, Odnoklassniki, Onkyo, Open Live, Overmax, Portal, Prodigium/ Infogo, Psonar, Pubbles, Pulselocker, QQMusic, QNX CAR, Raku, Reward the World, ROK Mobile, Sainsburys, Saturn, Singtel, Sirius XM, Smartone, SnapChat, Softbank, Soundhound, Soundmouse, Soundtrack your brand, SparkAR, Starhub, Stellar, Styngr, Taiwan Star Telecom, TaiHua, Technics Tracks, The HMV Music Service (Japan), The Overflow, TingTing FM, Touch, Triplay, Tunewiki, Turnkey Corrections, Tuzhan, UTAPASS Service, ViaPath (formerly GTL), Vibe, VUE, Walkgame, Wasu TV, We Sing, Weibo Music, Weltbild DE, WeSing, WEYV, Xiaomi Music, Xiaoying, Xiumi, Xiutang, Yiqixiu, YouTube Creator music, YouTube Shorts

New platforms are added regularly.

At DropDay, we aim to ensure the highest quality audio distribution for our artists. As such, we accept the following music formats:

• WAV: Preferred for its lossless audio quality. Ensure it’s 16-bit (or higher) and 44.1 kHz.
• FLAC: Another lossless audio format, often chosen for its compression benefits without sacrificing quality.
• AIFF: Similar to WAV in quality but with metadata support.
• MP3: While it’s a lossy format, ensure it’s encoded at 320 kbps for the best audio quality.
• AAC: A lossy format, often used for streaming. Like MP3, the higher the bitrate, the better the audio quality.
• ALAC: Apple’s lossless audio codec.

It’s essential to upload the highest quality source file possible. Doing so ensures that your listeners get the best experience, regardless of which platform or service they use to stream or download your music.

Before uploading, please check any specific guidelines provided by DropDay for optimal results.

Once you’ve uploaded your music to DropDay, we begin the process of distributing it to various streaming platforms and music stores. The time it takes for your music to appear on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others can vary:

• Review Process: After you submit your music, DropDay conducts a review to ensure everything meets our quality and content guidelines.
• Distribution to Platforms: After approval, we send your music to the selected platforms. Depending on the platform, it might take:
  Spotify: 1-3 business days.
  Apple Music: 2-6 business days.
  Other Platforms: Timeframes can vary between 1-10 business days.
• Release Date: If you’ve specified a future release date, platforms will hold your music until that date.
• Delays: While rare, there might be occasional delays due to high submission volumes, public holidays, or platform-specific backlogs.

To ensure timely distribution, we recommend uploading your music well in advance of your desired release date. This gives you ample time for potential corrections, marketing preparations, and peace of mind knowing your music will be available to fans on the date you’ve chosen.

Absolutely! With DropDay, you have the flexibility to set your preferred release date for your music. This is especially useful for artists who are planning promotional activities, album launches, or coordinated releases with other forms of media.

How to Set a Release Date:

• Upload Your Music: Start by uploading your tracks and filling in the necessary metadata as you normally would.
• Select Release Date Option: During the upload process, you’ll find an option to choose a release date. Click on it.
• Pick Your Date: Using the calendar tool provided, select the desired date you wish for your music to go live on streaming platforms and stores.
• Review & Submit: After setting the date, complete any other necessary steps and finalize your music submission.
• Wait for the Big Day: Once submitted, DropDay will handle the distribution, ensuring that your tracks go live on the selected date across all chosen platforms.

Remember, if you’re planning a major release or promotional campaign, it’s advisable to set your release date well in advance. This gives you ample time for preparation and helps ensure that your music goes live exactly when you intend.

No, unlike most distributors, we don’t take a percentage of anything. You keep 100% of all your royalties, masters, and publishing. DropDay was created for the independent artist. We don’t believe in skimming royalties like the major distributors.  It’s already hard enough in this ever-changing industry.

Once your track is published and distributed to streaming platforms and music stores, making modifications can be a bit more complex. However, at DropDay, we strive to offer flexibility to our artists. Here’s what you need to know:

• Metadata Changes: Minor updates, such as tweaking the track title, adjusting genre tags, or updating album art, can usually be done without removing the track from platforms. Navigate to the track in your dashboard and make the necessary changes. Keep in mind, it may take a few days for changes to reflect across all platforms.
• Audio File Modifications: If you wish to change the actual audio file – for example, uploading a remastered version – this is more involved. Most platforms require the track to be re-uploaded as a new release. This means the original version might need to be taken down, and the updated track would have a new release date and might lose its accumulated streams or metrics.
• Track Removal: If you decide to completely remove a track, you can do so from your DropDay dashboard. Remember that removing a track means it will no longer be available for streaming or purchase. Even after removing tracks, the associated streaming data and metrics will remain accessible in your DropDay Dashboard.
• Potential Delays: Any changes or updates sent to streaming platforms and stores might have processing times. It’s advisable to plan updates in advance, especially if coordinating with promotional activities.

While DropDay provides tools and options for post-release modifications, it’s always a good practice to thoroughly review and finalize tracks before the initial publication to minimize post-release changes.

This will depend on which plan you decide to purchase.  If you are going with a Pay-Per-Release plan for a single or album, the one-time fee will keep your release up on the streaming platforms and stores for a lifetime unless you choose to move it to a different distributor at a later date.

If you are on a Membership Plan, although you are allowed unlimited releases, you will need to pay the recurring subscription fee annually to keep all of your releases up and online.

There may come a time when you decide to remove your music from certain platforms or entirely from all digital stores and streaming services. With DropDay, you have control over your content’s distribution:

• Removing Specific Tracks or Albums: To remove a particular track or album, navigate to your artist dashboard, locate the desired track or album, and select the “Takedown”option.
• Full Removal: If you wish to remove all your music from every platform, you can do so by selecting the “Takedown All” option from your dashboard. However, proceed with caution, as this action will make all your tracks unavailable for streaming or purchase.
• Processing Time: Once you’ve initiated the removal process, it may take a few days for the changes to reflect across all platforms. Some platforms might process removal requests faster than others.
• Metrics & Data: Even after removing tracks, the associated streaming data and metrics will remain accessible in your DropDay Dashboard. This historic information provides valuable insights and can help guide your future music endeavors.
• Royalties & Payments: Any earned royalties from the removed tracks up to the removal date will still be paid out according to DropDay’s payment schedule. However, no further earnings will be generated from those tracks post-removal.
• Re-Publishing: Should you decide to make your music available again in the future, you can re-upload and distribute your tracks via DropDay. However, they may be treated as new releases, and previous metrics may not carry over.

Remember, it’s essential to think through your decision before removing music. If you’re unsure or need guidance, consider reaching out to DropDay’s support team for assistance.

Drop Day Distro is a music distribution platform that also provides sync licensing placement opportunities for independent artists, producers, composers, and labels. We actively pitch our artist’s music for opportunities that we think would be a good fit. However, if you would like to submit and pitch your music directly to music supervisors and A&Rs yourself for specific project opportunities, then you are in luck.

DropDay Sync is our other platform that helps artists, producers, composrers songwriters, and labels secure sync licenses for their music in film, television, commercials, video games, and other media. This includes identifying and securing placement opportunities, brokering deals, and collecting payments on behalf of the artists.

DropDay Sync also works DIRECTLY with brands and music supervisors to find the right music for their projects. Check out our look at our Sync Licensing Portal here.

Yes, you keep 100% of all rights. At DropDay, our primary mission is to help artists distribute their music globally, but the rights to the music always remain with the artist. Here’s what you need to know:

• Ownership: When you distribute your tracks through Drop Day Distro, you are only granting us permission to distribute and promote your music on your behalf. You retain full ownership of your songs, lyrics, and any related intellectual property.
• Royalties: Our clients keep 100% of all royalties.
• Control: You maintain complete control over your masters. Whether it’s deciding where to distribute, setting a release date, or removing your tracks from platforms, you make the decisions.
• Licensing and Sync: If there are opportunities for your music to be used in films, commercials, or other media, you have the freedom to engage in any licensing deals or agreements, without any interference from DropDay.
• Transparency: Our agreement is clear and straightforward. We don’t have hidden clauses or lock you into lengthy contracts. We operate on a foundation of trust and transparency with our artists.
• Switching or Leaving: Should you ever decide to switch to another distributor or withdraw from digital platforms altogether, there are no strings attached. Your music and its rights remain yours, always.

In summary, your music is your creation, your voice, and your property. DropDay is just a platform to help share that voice with the world, while ensuring your rights remain uncompromised and rewarding you fairly for your work.

Receiving your earnings from your music distribution is straightforward with DropDay. Here’s how it works:

• Earnings Dashboard: Once you’ve logged into your DropDay account, navigate to the ‘Dashboard’. Here, you can view a comprehensive breakdown of your earnings, categorized by song, platform, and region.
• Payment Threshold: Before a payout can be initiated, your earnings need to reach a minimum threshold of $25 USD. This is set to ensure that the transfer fees don’t consume a significant portion of your earnings.
• Payment Frequency: DropDay processes payments to artists on a monthly basis. However, it’s essential to note that there might be a delay from streaming platforms in reporting plays. Typically, streaming services report plays with a lag of 3 months and more. So, your January plays, for example, might not reflect until your April earnings.
• Payment Method: Currently, we offer payouts exclusively through PayPal or bank transfer.
• Taxes: DropDay doesn’t withhold any taxes on your earnings. However, it’s crucial for you to be aware of and comply with the tax obligations in your country regarding your income.
• Statements & Reports: Every month, you’ll receive a detailed statement outlining your earnings, the tracks that generated income, and the platforms they were played on. This transparency helps you understand which songs and platforms are the most profitable for you.

Always ensure that your payment details are up-to-date in your profile to avoid any delays or issues in receiving your hard-earned money. DropDay is dedicated to ensuring artists get paid fairly and timely for their creativity and hard work.

At DropDay, transparency is one of our core values, and we believe in clear communication with our clients regarding financial matters.

• Upfront Costs: The prices for our packages are clearly outlined. There are no additional charges beyond what’s specified for each package.
• Transaction Fees: When receiving payments via PayPal or Bank transfer, PayPal and Banks might impose their own transaction fees. It’s essential to familiarize yourself with their fee structure for receiving money.
• No Hidden Fees: We do not have any hidden costs or additional fees that are not mentioned in our pricing structure. What you see is what you get.
• Annual Renewals: If you opt for a yearly membership for the Unlimited package, remember that there will be an annual fee. However, this fee is clearly mentioned in our pricing and not a hidden cost.
• Cancellation: There are no additional fees for canceling your account or membership. However, if you have ongoing commitments, like scheduled releases, they may be affected by the cancellation.

We always encourage our artists to reach out with any questions or concerns about fees or costs. Our commitment is to ensure you understand every aspect of the financial side of your music distribution with Drop Day Distro.

We support the following payment methods:

• Credit Cards: We accept all major credit cards, ensuring a quick and secure transaction.
• PayPal: A widely-used and trusted online payment system, you can also use your PayPal account for transactions with us.

Ensure your payment details are up-to-date and accurate to avoid any interruptions or issues with our service. If you encounter any problems during the payment process, please reach out to our customer support for assistance.

We understand the value of an artist’s work and the importance of ensuring they receive their due earnings. Here’s how we handle the management and distribution of royalties:

• Collection from Platforms: Once your music is distributed and starts getting streams or purchases on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others, these platforms will send the royalties owed to DropDay.
• Calculation: 100% of royalties are then passed onto the artist in their account balance in the dashboard.
• Dashboard Overview: All the data regarding streams, downloads, and the corresponding royalties are available in the DropDay Dashboard. Here, you can monitor your earnings in real-time and see a breakdown by platform, region, track, etc.
• Monthly Payouts: Earnings are paid out monthly. The exact day might vary.
• Payout Methods: Currently, we support payout payments via PayPal and bank transfer.
• Withholding Taxes: DropDay does not withhold any taxes from your royalties. It’s the client’s responsibility to declare their income and pay any relevant taxes in their jurisdiction.
• Statements & Reports: Detailed monthly statements are provided, allowing you to see a breakdown of your earnings, deductions (if any), and net payout. This transparency ensures you always know where your money comes from and how much you’re receiving.

Using copyrighted samples in your music without the appropriate permissions can lead to legal complications and potential disputes. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering using samples in your tracks:

• Need for Permission: If you wish to use a sample from an existing copyrighted song or sound recording, you must obtain the necessary licenses or permissions from the copyright holders. This typically means getting permission from both the owner of the composition (songwriter or publisher) and the owner of the sound recording (usually the record label).
• Risk of Infringement: Distributing music with unlicensed samples can lead to copyright infringement claims. Such actions might result in your music being removed from platforms, you being liable for damages, and potential legal action taken against you.
• Clearance Companies: There are companies that specialize in sample clearance, which can assist you in obtaining the necessary permissions. While they charge a fee, they can simplify the process and reduce the risk of potential legal complications.
• Royalty-Free Samples: There are numerous platforms and libraries where you can purchase or download royalty-free samples. Using these ensures you won’t run into copyright issues, as they are created for the express purpose of being used in new works without the need for additional licensing.
• DropDay’s Policy: At DropDay, we require that any music you distribute through our platform is free of copyright disputes. If you’re using samples, you must ensure that you have the necessary permissions to use them. Distributing music containing unlicensed samples can lead to your music being taken down from platforms and potential suspension of your account. Remember: we have to police what we distribute. If you get in trouble, we get in trouble.
• Recommendation: Always err on the side of caution. If you’re unsure about the copyright status of a sample, consider seeking legal advice or opting for a royalty-free alternative.

Remember, while sampling is a rich tradition in music production and can result in unique and innovative tracks, it’s crucial to navigate the legal landscape responsibly to protect yourself and your work.

Drop Day Distro is available worldwide. No matter where you’re located, what country you are in, you are more than welcome to use our platform to distribute your music. We welcome and encourage artists from any country and all genres to sign up.