A distribution pipeline built by artists, for artists.

Release smarter.
Track every dollar.
Own your career.

Distribution, rights intelligence, analytics and release strategy in one artist command center.

The platform

Everything you need between the studio and the bank.

Transparent distribution

Send your music to every major DSP with full visibility into every step.

Royalty visibility

Know where every dollar goes — gross, fees, net, by platform and track.

Artist profile claiming

Track Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube, Pandora and TIDAL claims in one place.

Unified analytics

Streams, listeners, saves, cities and revenue across every platform.

Release health score

We grade your release before it ships so nothing is left on the table.

Rights registration assistant

PRO, MLC, SoundExchange, Content ID — guided, organized, never missed.

AI release strategy

Best release window, rollout plan and city targeting based on your data.

Human + AI support

Real answers, fast — backed by an AI assistant trained on the music industry.

Revenue recovery

Calculate Your Streaming Royalty Leak

Traditional distributors leave publishing, mechanical, and neighboring rights revenue on the table. See what you're losing.

150,000
10K5M

Estimates use blended industry per-stream rates. Actuals vary by territory and platform mix.

Estimated unclaimed publishing & mechanical leak

$1,944/ year

Publishing, mechanical and neighboring rights royalties generated by 1,800,000 annual streams that most distributors never collect on your behalf.

Artist Aligned flat cost vs. your current cost + hidden fees

Artist Aligned
$25
flat / year ($25–$75)
DistroKid
$1,967
fees + uncollected royalties
You save
up to 88%
no revenue share, ever

Why Artist Aligned is different

We won't hide where your money went.

Most distributors stop at delivery. We go further — surfacing the publishing, mechanical and neighboring rights revenue that's leaking from your career today.

  • Built for independent artists, labels, producers and teams
  • Fix missing royalty information before it costs you money
  • Know your strongest cities before you book a tour
  • Get paid faster with transparent split agreements

Sample insight

"Your audience is strongest in Atlanta, Houston, and Orlando."

42k
Atlanta
36k
Houston
28k
Orlando

Based on listener activity over the last 30 days.

Testimonials

Artists and listeners on Artist Aligned

Transparent royalties, complete rights coverage, and a listening experience built around the people making the music.

I found $1,840 in publishing royalties I never knew existed. The rights checklist caught what my old distributor never mentioned.

Devin Rayce, Hip-Hop Artist
Devin Rayce
Hip-Hop Artist
artist

Gross, fees, net — per platform, per track. It's the first time I've actually understood where my money goes.

Mariela Cruz, Singer-Songwriter
Mariela Cruz
Singer-Songwriter
artist

The release health score flagged missing ISRC and songwriter credits before I shipped. Saved me a takedown and a month of delay.

Owen Hartley, Indie Rock Artist
Owen Hartley
Indie Rock Artist
artist

AI release-window intelligence told me to drop Thursday night. Best first-week numbers I've ever had.

Jia Lin, Electronic Producer
Jia Lin
Electronic Producer
artist

Running a five-artist roster used to take a spreadsheet graveyard. Now approvals, splits and payouts live in one place.

Yvonne Abara, Label Manager
Yvonne Abara
Label Manager
artist

I found $1,840 in publishing royalties I never knew existed. The rights checklist caught what my old distributor never mentioned.

Devin Rayce, Hip-Hop Artist
Devin Rayce
Hip-Hop Artist
artist

Gross, fees, net — per platform, per track. It's the first time I've actually understood where my money goes.

Mariela Cruz, Singer-Songwriter
Mariela Cruz
Singer-Songwriter
artist

The release health score flagged missing ISRC and songwriter credits before I shipped. Saved me a takedown and a month of delay.

Owen Hartley, Indie Rock Artist
Owen Hartley
Indie Rock Artist
artist

AI release-window intelligence told me to drop Thursday night. Best first-week numbers I've ever had.

Jia Lin, Electronic Producer
Jia Lin
Electronic Producer
artist

Running a five-artist roster used to take a spreadsheet graveyard. Now approvals, splits and payouts live in one place.

Yvonne Abara, Label Manager
Yvonne Abara
Label Manager
artist

Following artists here actually means something — I get the drop the moment it's live instead of three weeks later.

Hannah Pike, Listener
Hannah Pike
Listener
listener

Clean, fast, no algorithm shoving the same ten songs at me. I've discovered more independent artists in a month than all last year.

Rohan Mehta, Listener
Rohan Mehta
Listener
listener

As a DJ I need clean vs. explicit, BPM and instrumental versions up front. Every track page has it. Huge time saver.

Carlos Duarte, DJ & Listener
Carlos Duarte
DJ & Listener
listener

Split sheets that collaborators actually sign, and everyone gets paid without a group chat argument. Life-changing.

Simone Iverson, R&B Vocalist
Simone Iverson
R&B Vocalist
artist

For sync searches, being able to filter human-created vs. AI-assisted with rights already verified is exactly what my clients demand.

Gerald Vance, Music Supervisor
Gerald Vance
Music Supervisor
listener

Following artists here actually means something — I get the drop the moment it's live instead of three weeks later.

Hannah Pike, Listener
Hannah Pike
Listener
listener

Clean, fast, no algorithm shoving the same ten songs at me. I've discovered more independent artists in a month than all last year.

Rohan Mehta, Listener
Rohan Mehta
Listener
listener

As a DJ I need clean vs. explicit, BPM and instrumental versions up front. Every track page has it. Huge time saver.

Carlos Duarte, DJ & Listener
Carlos Duarte
DJ & Listener
listener

Split sheets that collaborators actually sign, and everyone gets paid without a group chat argument. Life-changing.

Simone Iverson, R&B Vocalist
Simone Iverson
R&B Vocalist
artist

For sync searches, being able to filter human-created vs. AI-assisted with rights already verified is exactly what my clients demand.

Gerald Vance, Music Supervisor
Gerald Vance
Music Supervisor
listener

Pre-flight

Test Your Track's Release Health Score

This runs the exact validation engine Artist Aligned uses at upload — your file never leaves this browser.

Release health score

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Add a file and metadata, then run the scan.

Findings

No scan yet.

Pricing

Start free. Scale when you're ready.

Simple annual pricing. No revenue share. Cancel anytime.

Starter

Free

1 artist

Release your first songs. Own your career from day one.

  • 2 single releases / yr
  • Distribution to all major DSPs
  • Rights checklist
  • Basic streams & listeners analytics
  • Release health score (basic)
Get started

Pro Artist

$25/yr

1 artist

For working artists who release on a schedule.

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Unlimited releases
  • Full royalty visibility (gross / fees / net)
  • Advanced per-platform analytics
  • Artist profile claiming (Spotify, Apple, etc.)
  • Release Window Intelligence (AI)
Get started

Plus

$50/yr

Up to 2 artists

For artists who collaborate and want pro-grade rights tools.

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • Split management + collaborator invites
  • Rights registration assistant (PRO / MLC / SoundExchange / Content ID)
  • City-level analytics
  • AI release strategy & rollout planner
  • Priority support
Get started

Catalog

$75/yr

Up to 5 artists

Manage a full roster with team workflows and label-grade tools.

Everything in Plus, plus:

  • Multi-artist roster management
  • Team roles & permissions
  • Bulk uploads
  • AI A&R advisor
  • Catalog-wide analytics
  • Dedicated success manager
  • Early access to Sync & Songwriting network
Get started

Need more than 5 artists? Add more for $15/yr each.

À la carte

Build your release. Pay only for what you need.

One-off add-ons available on any plan — no upgrade required.

Your total custom release cost

$0.00

No add-ons selected yet.

    Flat rate. No recurring traps. You keep 100% of your master rights.
    Start this release

    Coming soon

    Sync licensing & songwriting partnerships

    We're partnering with sync agencies and songwriting camps so independent artists get the same opportunities major-label writers do. No other distributor offers this.

    Join the waitlist

    FAQ

    Who is Artist Aligned for?

    Independent artists, labels, producers, and creative teams who want transparent distribution and complete rights coverage.

    How is this different from other distributors?

    We unify distribution, rights intelligence, royalty transparency, claiming and analytics — and we never hide where your money goes.

    Do I keep my masters?

    Always. You own 100% of your masters and your rights. Always.

    What does it cost?

    Starter is free. Pro is $25/yr, Plus is $50/yr, Catalog is $75/yr (up to 5 artists, +$15/yr per extra artist). Need something specific — sync submissions, rush release, cover license? Buy à la carte per release. No revenue share on any plan.