FAQ's
Are there any fees I need to pay to get setup with Total Indie Distribution?
There are NO setup fees at all. We will provide you with free help and advice and do not expect any payment for this until your music is selling in the stores. We only take the agreed commission rate from your sales as and when they happen.
Are there any other costs I will need to pay?
There are no additional or hidden costs that you will need to pay. We only take the agreed commission rate from your sales as set out in your Total Indie Distribution agreement.
What Stores & Services will my music be available for sale on?
A complete list of the stores and services that Total Indie Distribution is connected with can be found HERE. However, this does not mean that your music will be available on every store & service in the list. Many niche stores specialize in specific genres or have vetting policies so your music may not be suitable for them. Total Indie Distribution will endeavor to get your music on as many platforms as possible and we will provide help and advice to ensure that your label meets specific stores requirements. We are adding new stores and services every month to our network. If you feel we are missing any stores or services than please don't hesitate to get in touch.
How long does it take to get my music available on the stores?
Total Indie Distribution checks all releases that come through our system for errors and omissions. This happens daily (Mon-Fri). Once your release has been approved for distribution deliveries to stores will start immediately and are usually complete within 24 hours.
Is my contract with Total Indie Distribution exclusive?
Total Indie Distribution builds bespoke deals for each of our clients. These can be both exclusive and non-exclusive. Speak to one of our Account Managers to discuss your specific requirements and we will build a deal that suits your exact requirements.
If I work with Total Indie Distribution do I still own my music?
You always own your music. Your rights and the ownership of your copyright is not affected. Your contract with Total Indie Distribution will just give us permission to distribute and sell your music on your behalf, for the duration of the contract
Do I need to have my own ISRC and EAN / UPC numbers?
Total Indie Distribution will issue both ISRC and EAN / UPC barcode numbers to all your Albums, Singles and Tracks if you do not have your own. We do this FREE of charge to you. We do however recommend that all record companies’ signup for a free ISRC prefix and generate your own ISRC codes. If you enter your ISRC prefix into our system, we will generate your ISRC code for you.
What payment methods do you have for sending royalties to labels?
Total Indie Distribution can pay your royalties via PayPal, International Bank Transfer, You choose which payment method you would like us to use when you we approve your contract. PayPal is by far the quickest and easiest way for us to send you money but this is not available in every country. You can view a list of countries PayPal is available in here - https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/country-worldwide - All countries and markets - PayPal. For international customers that can't accept PayPal payments we can send SWIFT transfers.
What do I need to do to transfer my distribution to Total Indie Distribution?
Most importantly you must check with your previous distributor (if you have one) that transferring to another partner is permitted. If your contract with them has expired, it will not be an issue. Some distributors will let you move early even if you are still in contract so it's always worth asking. If you are planning on moving to Total Indie Distribution then we recommend getting setup with us prior to your move date. We can then ensure that everything is setup and ready to go before we can go live with distribution. To action the move is very straight forward, you just need to sign up with Total Indie Distribution. We will then guide you through the switch process and help you move your catalog to our system.
Are there any charges to deliver my Albums and Singles to stores?
If Total Indie Distribution is distributing your music, we feel our commission is ample payment so we do not take any fees to deliver your content to stores and other services. Are there any charges to takedown my releases at stores? Total Indie Distribution does not charge you to takedown your music from stores. You simply email us and we will manage the takedown for you.