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Mind-blowing music facts you never knew: Elvis, Queen, Jimi Hendrix, and more. Perfect for your next conversation.
Read more →Just upload and hope? That's not enough. Learn how to properly plan your next release and make it a success.
Read more →Use Pre-Save to promote your music before release and generate maximum streams on release day. Here's how.
Read more →Understand the benefits of non-exclusive music distribution: full control, no lock-in, and 100% ownership of your masters.
Read more →Spotify Discovery Mode promises more reach for your music. But what compromises do you make and when is it useful?
Read more →Earn money by having your music used in films, series, commercials, or video games. Learn how sync licensing works and how you, as an indie artist, can benefit.
Read more →Don't just release. Plan your release with a system and take off. This is how you get everything out of it.
Read more →Switch your music distributor and retain all streams, playlists, and identifiers. Here's how to migrate your catalog without downtime.
Read more →Release your music on Apple Music: Step-by-step guide on requirements and why a distributor is essential.
Read more →Understand how Pre-Saves work on Spotify, why they are important, and how to effectively use them for your release. Maximize your Day 1 streams.
Read more →A UPC is crucial for your release. We explain what it is, its difference from ISRC, and how OGRECORDS™ handles it for you.
Read more →Discover how to get your music on Spotify playlists. From editorial pitching to Discovery Mode – we show you the way.
Read more →Release your music globally without a label. Learn how to retain 100% of your rights as an independent artist and control your career.
Read more →Understand the actual earnings per stream on Spotify. We explain the factors influencing your payout and how OGRECORDS™ supports you.
Read more →Royalty splits are crucial for fair collaborations. Learn how to set them up correctly and what options you have.
Read more →The ISRC is crucial for your music. Learn why you need it and how OGRECORDS™ automatically assigns it for you.
Read more →One feature, one beat, one co-writer — and you're splitting income. How to set up royalty splits cleanly before the track goes live.
Read more →The subscription model pays off at low stream counts — and gets expensive as you grow. When a revenue-share distributor is the better call.
Read more →You can't upload to Spotify directly — you need a distributor. Here's how to get your track onto Spotify and 38+ more platforms cleanly.
Read more →Browse every topic and category on the OGRECORDS™ blog — from distribution and royalties to release marketing.
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