In 2025, independent musicians face a competitive industry where getting heard is both easier and more challenging than ever. Distribution is the key to reaching global audiences, but traditional paid services can be costly and complicated. Freecords takes a different path by making distribution free for artists while keeping full creative control in their hands.
What is free music distribution?
Music distribution is not free to operate. Only Freecords makes it free for the artists. We cover delivery and operational costs through our broader ecosystem and partnerships, not by charging release fees, annual renewals, or taking a cut of your royalties. In short, we take the fiscal damage of distribution while you keep 100% of your rights and earnings.
Why independent artists choose Freecords in 2025?
· Zero fees, full royalties - no upfront or ongoing costs
· Wide platform reach - Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube Music, Deezer, TIDAL, and more
· Artist-centric control - you own your rights and manage your catalogue on your terms
· Transparent and simple - clear terms, no fine print
· Fast and easy uploads - user-friendly workflow and reliable delivery
· No hidden licenses, no rights grabs, and no use of your music for AI training without explicit permission.
Quality standard
Freecords champions artists who bring their best work. Deliver professional audio, compliant artwork, and accurate metadata. We curate for quality and legality to protect artists and listeners alike.
Tips for maximizing your distribution success
· Prepare quality masters: clean mixes and proper loudness targets
· Optimize metadata - accurate artist names, titles, and genres improve discovery
· Engage your audience - social, email, and community channels drive growth
· Release consistently - steady output trains both fans and algorithms
Bonus tip: you can uncheck “distribute” at the end of the Upload process, and use Freecords as your music repository, or if you want to stream exclusively on Freecords. Streaming can be monetised on Freecords via the “paywall” function in your Profile → Catalogue.
A free and fair future of music distribution
Freecords is here to remove financial barriers and simplify delivery so musicians can focus on creating great music.