MUSIC DISTRIBUTION

Music Distribution Channels 1. Digital Music Distribution - Online music stores: iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music - Streaming services: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer - Social media platforms: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram 2. Physical Music Distribution - Retail stores: CD, vinyl, and cassette sales - Wholesale distribution: shipping physical products to retailers 3. Direct-to-Consumer Sales - Artist websites and online stores - Live events and merchandise sales Global Music Distribution Networks 1. Major Record Labels - Universal Music Group - Sony Music Entertainment - Warner Music Group 2. Independent Record Labels - Smaller, specialized labels - Often genre-specific or region-focused 3. Distributors and Aggregators - Companies like DistroKid, CD Baby, and Tunecore - Help artists and labels reach global audiences 4. Local and Regional Distributors - Companies with expertise in specific markets or regions etc..