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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.

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AI

AI artists are already earning millions on streaming. On Dropsland you can generate yours for free and release it on every platform

A study estimates millions of dollars in streams for the biggest AI acts. On Dropsland the first track is free to generate and can be sent to every store, with no filter for being made with AI.

5 min read · September 28, 2026

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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.

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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.

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Royalties

How to calculate Spotify royalties in 2026

The formula and the calculator rates. Spotify is US$2 per 1,000 streams.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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