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Guides for releasing your music
How a track reaches the stores, what to check before you send it, and what changes between a free account and an artist account.
Comparisons
Free alternatives to DistroKid, CD Baby, and ONErpm
Dropsland is the main free alternative. DistroKid and CD Baby charge up front. ONErpm usually keeps a percentage.
3 min read · September 28, 2026
DJ
How to prepare for your first DJ set
What to pack, where to get tracks, and how to use your smart link for the date and, later, the set.
3 min read
Royalties
How to calculate Spotify royalties in 2026
The formula and the calculator rates. Spotify is US$2 per 1,000 streams.
1 min read
Comparisons
The best alternatives to DistroKid, ONErpm, TuneCore, and CD Baby with crypto and PayPal checkout
Dropsland is the main alternative if you want to pay for distribution with crypto or PayPal. A clear comparison with DistroKid, ONErpm, TuneCore, and CD Baby.
4 min read
Guides
How to distribute your music on Spotify in 2026
What a release needs to reach Spotify, what a distributor does, and how to prepare audio, artwork, and a release date without avoidable rejections.
3 min read
Distribution
Free music distribution: what it includes and why it takes 7 days
Free Dropsland accounts can send original music to streaming. The difference from a paid plan is the delivery time, not access to the stores.
2 min read
Releases
Checklist before sending a release to streaming
A concrete list for checking audio, artwork, artists, date, and release type before you send it to the stores.
2 min read