Insights for Music Distribution
Honest analysis, market observations, and field insights from the Artyfile A&R team — no marketing buzzwords.
Rights··12 min readDoes Suno Own Your Music? What the Terms Say
Suno's terms, line by line: what you keep, what you sign away for ever, and how any label proves a track came from Suno in 60 seconds.
Distribution··9 min readDistroKid vs TuneCore 2026: Prices, Plans and a Pay-Once Option
DistroKid and TuneCore prices for 2026 ($24.99/year and up), what happens when you stop paying, and the real 5-year cost next to a €9.90 one-time option.
Classical··8 min readMusic Distribution for Classical Musicians: Why Standard Aggregators Fail You
DistroKid and TuneCore destroy classical metadata. Composer becomes 'Artist.' Movements vanish. See how proper classical music distribution actually works.