Start without paying a distribution fee upfront.
Share distributable royalties when your music earns: artists retain 70%, while record labels retain 60%.
Built in Africa. Open to the world.
Take Your Music Global.
Global music distribution for independent artists and record labels, with a no-upfront option and worldwide platform delivery.
Already distributing with us? Open Artist Platform ↗
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Now distributingWorldwide
Artist share70%of distributable royalties
No upfront feesUnlimited releasesGlobal store deliveryTransparent revenue share
Worldwide music distribution
150+ Global Music Destinations
Distribute your music to leading streaming platforms, regional services and digital music destinations worldwide.
And many more. Featured names are examples, not the complete network.
Choose how you distribute
Two clear commercial models.
Your choice.
Start with no upfront fees or choose an annual distribution plan.
Keep 100% of your distributable royalties.
Pay an annual distribution subscription. This plan does not imply guaranteed earnings or that one model suits everyone.
Independent artists
Build your audience.
Keep your independence.
- No upfront distribution fees
- Unlimited catalogue tracks
- 5-year plan term
- Indigenous Tunes receives 30%
Record labels
Scale your roster.
Reach more listeners.
- No upfront distribution fees
- Unlimited artists and catalogue tracks
- 5-year plan term
- Indigenous Tunes receives 40%
“Distributable royalties” means amounts received and available for allocation after applicable store, tax, banking, withholding, adjustment and other permitted deductions under your agreement.
Artist and label journeys
From your studio to listeners everywhere.
Indigenous Tunes helps independent artists and record labels deliver music to leading digital platforms, manage releases and grow across borders.
Worldwidedigital reach
Unlimitedtracks on free plans
Noupfront distribution fees
One homefor artists and labels
Independent artists
Already using another distributor?Bring Your Catalogue to Indigenous Tunes.Explore Catalogue Transfer →
Compare Free and Pro.
Choose one artist, unlimited catalogue tracks and the commercial model that fits your release strategy.
Explore Artist Distribution →Record labelsBuild around your roster.
Compare no-upfront, Professional and Premium paths for catalogues managing multiple artists.
Explore Label Distribution →How distribution works
Release with confidence in four clear steps.
Create your account
Choose the artist or label plan that fits your needs.
Upload your music
Submit Singles, EPs, Albums or Compilation Albums.
Deliver worldwide
Eligible releases are reviewed and delivered to leading platforms.
Manage your catalogue
Manage releases and distribution through the Artist Platform.
Built in Africa → the world
Why Indigenous Tunes
Flexible routes.
Global reach.
Built in Africa for independent music worldwide, with clear distribution options and supporting industry knowledge.
01Flexible distribution modelsStart without an upfront fee or choose an annual plan.
02Artist & label optionsDistinct pathways for creators and music businesses.
03Rights & industry knowledgePublishing, licensing and rights support where available.
04Connected music ecosystemRecording, radio, label, streaming and development initiatives.
AI music. Distributed responsibly.
New tools.
Real rights.
We accept eligible AI-generated and AI-assisted music when the creator holds the necessary commercial rights. Platform-specific rules may apply.
Explore AI Music Distribution →Publishing & rights
Protect the Rights
Behind Your Music.
Support for publishing, rights administration and licensing, with current publishing capability focused primarily on South Africa.
Publishing Administration
Support for the underlying composition, writers, works and publishing documentation where applicable.
Explore publishing →Rights Administration
Understand composition, master, performance and related rights in practical terms.
Explore rights support →Sync Licensing
Music for film, TV and media—prepared for licensing opportunities with no promise of placement.
Explore sync licensing →Music Licensing
Clear pathways for eligible music users and rights holders to discuss defined uses.
Explore music licensing →Submission does not guarantee a sync placement, licensing outcome or acceptance. Publishing scope and availability vary by work and territory.
More Than Distribution
Support around
the music journey.
Selected creative, promotional and career-support services for eligible artists and music businesses.
01
Music Recording
Professional project-based recording support.
02Mixing & Mastering
Post-production for recorded music.
03Radio Promotion
Eligible submissions with airplay decided by stations.
04Telecom Distribution
Territory and network-dependent opportunities.
05Artist Development
Practical career and release support.
The Indigenous Tunes ecosystem
Distribution at the centre. More ways to move music forward.
A wider music environment spanning selected label activity, streaming and discovery, and online radio programming.
Record labelIDT
Mmino
In2unes
IDT
Records.
The selected record-label operation within the Indigenous Tunes ecosystem.
Explore profile → Streaming & discoveryMmino
Factory.
A music streaming, discovery and audience-engagement platform.
Explore profile → Online radioIn2unes
Radio.
An online radio and music-programming platform.
Explore profile →Industry memberships
Connected to the organisations that shape different music rights.
Participation in the South African recorded-music and rights landscape supports informed service pathways. Membership does not imply endorsement.
RiSASouth African recorded-music industry
SAMROPerformance rights ecosystem
CAPASSOMechanical and digital rights
SAMPRANeedletime and related rights
Resources
Learn. Release.
Grow.
Practical knowledge for independent artists, record labels and music businesses preparing their next step.
Clear expectations
Trust starts with transparent terms.
Plan terms, royalty structures, rights responsibilities and service limitations are explained before you choose a pathway.
What we make clear
No invented outcomes.
- DistributionDSP review and delivery do not guarantee acceptance or earnings.
- RoyaltiesRevenue-share and annual-plan structures are stated in the plan details.
- RightsCustomers must hold the permissions required for submitted content.
- Promotion & licensingRadio airplay and sync placements are never guaranteed.
Your next release starts here
Ready to take your
music global?
Start with no upfront distribution fees. Upload unlimited tracks and grow with a partner rooted in Africa and open to the world.