Unchained Music is a digital music distribution and artist services platform built for independent musicians, producers, and labels. The platform distributes music to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, TikTok, YouTube, Deezer, Tidal, and over 220 streaming platforms and stores globally. Artists keep 100 percent of their royalties while accessing a full suite of label services including AI mixing and mastering, royalty advances, playlist pitching, marketing support, release strategy consulting, and physical vinyl pressing. Unchained Music serves a diverse artist roster from emerging talents to globally recognized names with millions of streams including Markus Schulz, Daryl Hall, Dave Stewart, Punk Rock Factory, and others.
Core Services
- Unlimited Music Distribution: Distribute unlimited music to 220-plus streaming platforms and stores worldwide with no per-release fees. Artists retain full ownership and 100 percent of royalties. A free tier is available for verified artists through an application-based A and R review process.
- AI Mixing and Mastering: Prepare music for release with AI-powered audio mastering and mixing tools integrated directly into the platform, providing professional-quality sound without expensive studio sessions.
- Royalty Advances: Access streaming income upfront through royalty advances, providing funding for the next release or project while maintaining artistic independence.
- Royalty Forecasting: Accurately predict streaming income for music catalogs, designed for labels and publishers who need revenue projections for planning and investment decisions.
- Playlist Pitching: Get music in front of new audiences through both official editorial playlist consideration and third-party playlist placement, increasing discovery and streaming growth.
- Physical Distribution: Press music on vinyl and manage physical distribution alongside digital releases, bridging the gap between streaming and tangible music products.
- DIY Marketing Toolkit: Automate advertising campaigns and access marketing tools to promote releases without requiring a dedicated marketing team or agency budget.
Artist Community and Education
Unchained Music provides an Artist Academy with resources covering the music business, songwriting, production, NFTs, and web3 topics. The platform maintains an active artist community that connects emerging musicians with industry veterans for collaboration, mentorship, and networking. Partner offers provide exclusive deals and discounts on music-related products and services for platform members.
Pricing
Unchained Music operates on a base subscription model with artists keeping 100 percent of royalties. A free tier is available for verified artists through a selective A and R application process designed to combat streaming fraud and maintain catalog quality. Custom deals are available for artist and label services including marketing campaigns, radio promotion, and sync licensing opportunities.
Who Uses Unchained Music
- Independent Artists: Distribute music across all major platforms while keeping full ownership and royalties, with access to professional services including mastering, playlist pitching, and marketing that were traditionally only available through record labels.
- Independent Record Labels: Manage entire catalogs with royalty forecasting, catalog management, and physical distribution including vinyl pressing, plus access to sync licensing and radio campaign services.
- Producers and Electronic Artists: Distribute electronic music across streaming platforms with specialized services for the electronic music community, from house and techno to hip hop and experimental genres.
- Established Artists Seeking Independence: Artists with existing audiences who want to move away from traditional label deals can access label-grade services while retaining full creative and financial control.
Anti-Fraud Commitment
Unchained Music actively combats streaming fraud through a selective verification process for free-tier artists. Every application is reviewed by an A and R team to ensure platform integrity, promote ethical practices in the music industry, and maintain catalog quality across all distributed music.
Unchained Music has distributed music for artists generating hundreds of millions of combined streams including Punk Rock Factory with 40 million streams, Markus Schulz with over 33 million, and Bars and Melody with over 810 million streams across platforms.
