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Digital Music Distribution 2021 Invested in YOUR success
Digital Music Distribution 2021Invested in YOUR success
Digital Music Distribution 2021Invested in YOUR success
We are changing the Digital Music Industry together, and this is only the beginning.One track at a time, our distribution solutions shape the future of musicfor the new generation of artists.
- Daniel Warren Managing Director
03 The Vision
04 Our Promise
05 Client’s Thoughts
06 Distribution Service
07 Distribution Partners
09 The Process
11 Our Dashboard
13 Additional Services
14 Royalty Agreement
15 Digital Music in 2019/20
16 How To Get Started
17 Contact Us
18 Forecast
CONTENTS
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Founded with a flare of creative anarchy and a desire to bring access to the industry, Identity Music brings power to it’s artists…
Created in 2019, Identity Music brings creative freedom and client-focused services to an antiquated music industry. The industry has become overpopulated, full of large distributors taking advantage of musicians and placing support on the backburner. We don’t think that’s right. Here at Identity Music, our clients and their success is our number one priority.
We want to tear down the limits of the old music industry and build a better one for the artists of tomorrow. We are committed to the freedom of expression and thought. Our creative approach encourages us to challenge convention, experiment and continuously develop. The artists of this industry need better and that’s what our team is dedicated to bringing…
Independent DistributionNo two artists are ever the same and neither are their music career needs.
Our service is built around your needs, to ensure you get the best results.
You will be assigned an account manager from the start to help you with building your music career.
Our Promisethe vision
You will always be our priority.
03 The Vision
04 Our Promise
05 Client’s Thoughts
06 Distribution Service
07 Distribution Partners
09 The Process
11 Our Dashboard
13 Additional Services
14 Royalty Agreement
15 Digital Music in 2019/20
16 How To Get Started
17 Contact Us
18 Forecast
We aim to bring creative solutions to creative minds, enabling the next generation of musicians to thrive on their own terms and redefine their journey. We aren’t like other distributors out there.
We believe in providing support to aspiring musicians, not cashing cheques and leaving them out in the cold.
Invested InYouWe prioritise your success from day one. We work closely with all of our clients, on a royalties share basis, meaning we only earn if you do!
We are continuously improving all of our music services, from ensuring all of the latest platforms are available to you as well as providing you with new & improved promotional support opportunities.
Transparent ServiceWhen you distribute with Identity Music, you will know exactly what to expect right from the beginning.
We will never blindside our clients with any unexpected fees or break the bank with upfront costs.
Personal SupportWe support artists finding success in the true name of music independence.
With Identity Music, your music content will always remain yours.
We never take any rights away from our clients and we will fight to protect your music from being copied without your consent.
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Founded with a flare of creative anarchy and a desire to bring access to the industry, Identity Music brings power to it’s artists…
Created in 2019, Identity Music brings creative freedom and client-focused services to an antiquated music industry. The industry has become overpopulated, full of large distributors taking advantage of musicians and placing support on the backburner. We don’t think that’s right. Here at Identity Music, our clients and their success is our number one priority.
We want to tear down the limits of the old music industry and build a better one for the artists of tomorrow. We are committed to the freedom of expression and thought. Our creative approach encourages us to challenge convention, experiment and continuously develop. The artists of this industry need better and that’s what our team is dedicated to bringing…
client’s thoughts Our music distribution service is a simple yet powerful way that you can share
your music with the world. With our established network of partnerships your music will be uploaded online, all over the world, reaching your fans no matter where they are.
Reaching a broad audience is the key to building your career in the music industry. Using our distribution services, independent artists and record labels will have the best access to fans everywhere. No matter where you are in the world, our services can get your music to fans all over the globe. We currently distribute to more than 100 countries and more than 50 of the biggest digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and more…
Here at Identity Music, our focus is bringing accessible and effective reach to artists everywhere. Whilst many other distributors charge fees, fees and more fees, we don’t think that’s fair. When you distribute with Identity Music, you won’t be charged per-track fees, album fees or subscription fees. The first person to make money should be you, and with Identity Music it always will be.
Greek Beats LLC @greekbeatsofficial“Identity Music ...they are much more hands on than any other distributor. I have an account manager who works with me 24 hours a day. They are above the bar.”
ROSHIN @roshinbbrc“I was with a mass Distributer before Identity, and lord the contrast. I have a engaged, talented team over here who are supportive of me being an artist that doesn’t have to stick to one box. I shared a small percentage of music and got a team back I can lean on.”
Danny Clayton @iamtrady“My first release has been a complete success and I encourage anyone to work with them. I’ve been so lucky and privileged to have them come to me with nothing and want to help me, so if you’re looking to get your music out there you now know where to go!"
WITH IDENTITY MUSIC, THERE ARE
NO LIMITS TO YOUR CAREER.
Complete Flexibility
You stay in control. Your music is completely yours and you have the power to control exactly when and where your music is released.
No Limitations
The first person to make money from your music will always be you! We are invested in your success from day one and won’t earn unless you do!
Worldwide Distribution
With Identity Music’s partnerships you can get your music on more than 50 of the world’s biggest music platforms, covering the whole globe!
Artist Services
From music promotion support to digital rights management, Identity Music’s got you covered. Our mission is to help you succeed.
Distribution serviceTIm north @timnorthmusic“After only a few months, it’s very notable what a positive difference it makes to work with Alex and the team - a group of people in the music industry with such attention to detail and support on a personal scale is hard to come by! Working with Identity has truly been a collaborative experience, and as a creative I feel like that type of relationship is ideal across the board. These guys understand musicians.”Dead Fish @deadfishofficial
“Everything is nice, quick, and easy. The live chat support is always there to help, the promotion feature is also incredibly helpful for a young, small artist such as myself to grow my fanbase and get my music out there for everyone to listen! I love the website and I love the staff and I’m definitely going to use it now for all of my releases!”
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Distribution Partners
and many more available with more on the way!
At Identity Music, we strive to give you the best reach and keep your music at the top of your fan’s playlists. We are partnered with more than 50 of the biggest digital music platforms in the world, giving you access to more than 100 countries and billions of potential fans. Click here to see them all.
286 million users130 million Premium subscribers
14 million usersPopular with French and European listeners
800 million usersOver 1 billion views per day
2.7 billion usersReaches 60% of all internet users
2 billion usersThe 2nd most visited site in the world
Tencent owns WeChat, a popular Chinese Social media.1.2 billion users
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the ProcessYour Success Is Our No.1 PriorityThis is how we work with you to build a personalised distribution service that works for you.
We pride ourselves on our personal interaction with our artists and labels. Unlike our competitors, we work alongside our artists to ensure we are providing the bestpossible service. We are always looking for ways to improve our service for both artists and labels, whether that is new distribution platforms to get your music heard or ways to get your payments to you faster.
Distribution Agreement & On-BoardingFollowing your consultation, you would be offered a distribution agreement tailored to your needs. You can review this and receive legal consultation on it, and your account manager would be on hand to answer any questions you might have during your review.
Once we receive the signed contract, you will be ready to go! Our team will get you set up on our client portal, giving you access to our industry leading distribution dashboard.
Concept ConsultationWe are keen to ensure that our service is tailored to suit every artists needs. In order to do this, we need to understand your music, your vision and your journey. No two artists are the same, so their needs aren’t either. We will talk you through your distribution options from platforms to frequency, allowing us to generate a unique distribution plan for your music. You can decide when and where your music goes!
Asset & Music ReviewTo start the process we offer a free review and consultation for all prospective artists and labels. This review will take place with your personal account manager and our artists team. During this we will review your music assets, current audience and potential for growth with Identity Music. We want to ensure that we are helping prospective artists to grow, maximising their impact and increasing their revenue through our distribution services
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Earn Royalties & Make MoneyWith Identity Music, every time someone streams or downloads your song, you’ll be making money. When it comes to earning potential, the sky’s the limit! You can get your music out to more than 50 platforms to build your audience and pull in the big bucks.
You can see how much money your royalty revenue is bringing in, thanks to the advanced revenue reporting features on our distribution dashboard.Time to buy the champagne!
Results VisualisedYour personal profile on our client dashboard is designed to show you all of the analytics you need for your distributed music. Your analytics panel will tell you how many people are listening to your music, where they are and what platforms. Using this, you will know how your music is growing and in which way you can keep stepping up your promotion strategies.
Upload & DistributeUploading your sounds to our client dashboard could not be easier! Once they are uploaded, you can sit back and relax as we already know where you want your music.
Our review process takes up to three working days and then we will send it off to your selected digital platforms for release.
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our DashboardOur industry leading software provides you all the tools you need to stay in control of your music. Using our dashboard you can manage all of your assets, payees and distribution.
Daily DownloadsSee which of your tracks are being downloaded the most with daily statistics to keep you in the loop.
Daily TerritoryTrack where your music is being listened to most using our territory trends feedback.
Payees Spilt your royalties between all creators, producers and managers easily with our dashboard at no charge.
ReleasesSchedule your new releases to ensure your fans hear your music when they need it the most.
MetaData Update your track details within our dashboard to ensure consistency for your fans.
Support Speak to your account manager directly through our dashboard for instant messaging and fast replies.
DistributionChoose your release dates and platform, upload audio, artwork and meta-data information. Then distribute your music worldwide!
Manage Your AssetsView, manage and control your albums and tracks at a glance with our one stop solution dashboard.
Data and AnalyticsData is more important than ever. Using the data on our platforms you can evaluate everything and discover who your audience are.
Quarterly Data GraphsUse this instant dashboard to track quarterly statistics and see how much your earnings are progressing every month.
Monthly Royalty StatementsKeep track of exactly how much you’ve earnt and what you can expect with our monthly royalty statements.
Daily Streaming TrendsMonitor your streaming trends with daily updates for all your released tracks with Identity Music.
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additional services royalty agreementNo Sign Up Fees, No Release Fees!At Identity Music, we are strong believers that no music distribution company should benefit from your music before you! That's why when you choose to distribute your music with us, the first person to make money will always be you.
So many mass distributors charge fees when you sign up, when you release a track, on an annual basis and sometimes just for releasing on “premium” platforms! There are no upfront fees at Identity Music!
We are invested in our artists success, not our own! We support artists and labels to reach their full potential, working on a royalty split basis from the tracks distributed from us. We only earn if you do, and you always keep the lion’s share of your royalties.
Promoting with usOnce your music is out there, you need to make sure it gets heard! With Identity Music you’ll have access to exclusive promotional opportunities included in your distribution agreement.
This is the age of digital. With more time spent on social media platforms and streaming services, they’ve become more essential than ever before. Strong music promotion on and around these platforms is key to an artist’s success.
We can help you increase your music reach with our music promotion support service. We are a trusted music provider who can pitch your tracks for playlisting on Spotify and more, bringing 1000s of weekly streams in. We can support your social media presence and give you useful tools to help spread your reach further.
No Recurring FeesWhy should you pay for your tracks to stay up year after year? We don’t think that’s fair. There are no recurring fees and no subscription charges at Identity Music.
No Hidden CostsUnlike so many other distributors we don’t charge for UPCs, ISRCs, or for you to upload to more platforms. These should be included in your distribution, and with us, they are!
Low Cost DistributionOur simple royalties share means you don’t need to pay a fortune out before your tracks go live. You’ll have a distributor who is invested in your success, not charging you the world and then dodging your calls.
No Upload LimitationsMany distributors will charge you for every single track you release. If you release a couple of singles in one year you could be paying hundreds in fees. We don’t think that’s right. The more tracks you have live, the more you can earn! Upload as many as you like, to as many platforms as you choose!
Rights ManagementWe do more than just get your sound out to the world! We believe in supporting independent artists in controlling their own music. To do this we also protect your music all around the globe!
We are here to ensure you are credited for your creations and we are committed to protecting your music, imagery and videos online.
Our dedicated team works hard to ensure that your music is safeguarded from any infringements and continues to benefit you. We believe that your music journey should be one which is fair and transparent. With our integrated approach you are able to keep all of your music under one roof and benefit from the best support for your career.
Our promotion support and digital rights services are only available to artists who distribute their music with us. We provide these services as part of our package in order to support our clients grow their music.
Album Set Up Fee:Identity Music £0.00 CD Baby $29.00TuneCore £39.99
Single Set Up Fee:Identity Music £0.00 TuneCore £7.49CD Baby $9.95
Yearly Subscription:Identity Music £0.00Ditto £19.00DistroKid $19.99
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Social Media Coverage
Playlist Pitching
Fanlink Creation
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How to get started
Rights ManagementWe do more than just get your sound out to the world! We believe in supporting independent artists in controlling their own music. To do this we also protect your music all around the globe!
We are here to ensure you are credited for your creations and we are committed to protecting your music, imagery and videos online.
Our dedicated team works hard to ensure that your music is safeguarded from any infringements and continues to benefit you. We believe that your music journey should be one which is fair and transparent. With our integrated approach you are able to keep all of your music under one roof and benefit from the best support for your career.
02 Send Us A Link To Your Music!We believe in being fair and transparent with our clients. We are invested in your success. We are an invite only music distribution company working with artists who we believe our services would aid growth in. We offer a free music review where we will review your music assets, current audience position and your potential for growth with Identity Music, to see if we would be the best team to support you.
01 Contact Us!Get in touch with us by phone, email, web chat or social media. We are keen to ensure our service is tailored to your needs so we want to hear about your music, your vision and your journey.
03Set up your distribution!If we believe we can support you, we will talk you through all of your options for distribution, allowing us to generate a unique distribution plan for you and your music. After you’ve reviewed our plan and signed the contract, we’ll get you set up on our dashboard and you are ready to start distributing!
Your first step on the journey to
success in the music industry!
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DIGITAL MUSIC IN 2019/20
Classic RockWas the most popular genre of music, with Pop in a close second.
blinding lights- the weekndNamed biggest single of 2020
$2,700,000,000Global Digital Music Revenue
54%Say they love or are fanatical about music
89%of people listen to their music through on-demand streaming.
75%of people listen to music in the car
62%of people listen while at the gym
45%of people listen while cleaning
The average person listened to music...
25hours
36 minutesPer week!
was the most popular streaming service of 2020By 2022 the number of streaming users is projected to increase by... 168
million 23%stream or rip music from illegal sites
and always rising!
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Here is a little message fromour A&R Manager Alex."A bit about myself! My name is Alex Thomas. I am the A&R Manager at Identity Music. I have been at the heart of Identity Music since the very beginning. Working within Identity Music is an absolute pleasure. Seeing our artists journey to success is what makes this the most for filling a job in the world. We provide such a bespoke service here at Identity Music that every Artist or Label has the tools that they need to push their music around the world and build their fan base. Our Artist's beliefs and integrity is at the core and foundations of every employee.
I can say with a promise. At Identity Music you will not just be a number on a long list of clients. We are constantly improving our services to benefit you. Check out our forecast for the coming year to see what we have planned. The comoany and I are here to support you in every way possible!"
forecast
Thank you for reading
our brochure.
contact usPlease contact us with any questions you may have, we will be happy to help!
Want some tips and advice on how to find
success in the music industry?
Don’t forget to check out our blog at
blog.identitymusic.com
July 2021
>> Publishing and Sync Licensing for our Artists and Labels.
Dec 2021
>> Identity Music Record Label to invest in our Artists Inhouse.
Dec 2022
>> Open an Identity Music Recording Studio.
These are just a few of Identity Music's future plans.
We are always expanding to help our clients grow. If you are interested in distributing your music with us, get in touch today to see how we can help. We can't wait to hear what you bring to the table with Identity Music on your side.
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Identity Music Ltd 2021Please contact us with any questions you may have
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