What is Labelcaster?
Labelcaster provides complete label distribution services. We automate much of the tedious and time-consuming administrative tasks of running a music label business. Through our browser interface on desktop or mobile, record labels can: We take care of all the time-sinking tasks of administration, so you can focus on the vital elements of your label’s growth—like artist […]
How is Labelcaster different from an aggregator like DistroKid or CDBaby?
Distrokid and CD Baby serve as aggregators concentrating on independent artist who want to self publish. They are great at that. Labelcaster focuses on supporting independent labels’ business needs, particularly the back office services of administration, contracts, reporting, automated payments and so forth. If you are an independent artist you should check out Distrokid and […]
I already have a label, can I use Labelcaster?
You bet! You can transfer any existing catalogue(s) to our system, free of charge, and we will help you to manage a seamless transition. If you want to try Labelcaster out, you can add just a few releases to start and see how it goes, then transfer later if you want (or not). Or, maybe […]
Why do I need to apply for invite? Can’t I just sign up and get going?
We screen applications to make sure sure the account info is real, and the owner has the rights to distribute music in their catalogs. Since our focus is on record labels and businesses, we do not accept applications from unsolicited artists. [If you are an artist, check our Distrokid or CDBaby] We do love new […]
Can anyone get an account?
Anyone who runs or is starting a record label can apply for an account with us. Because we provide B2B label distribution services, we do not sign artists or accept applications from unsolicited artists.We screen every application, and if we think you’re a good fit, we’ll approve the application and welcome you aboard the platform! […]
Does Labelcaster distribute music?
Yes, for record labels, but not for individual artists. We provide B2B label distribution services, distributing globally to all the major streaming services (also known as DSPs) such as Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Pandora, Tidal, Deezer, SoundCloud, TikTok, Facebook/Instagram, Audiomack, Snap, and many more—now over 40 services supported in over 230 territories. […]
What does Labelcaster cost? What is your pricing?
Our pricing model is straightforward. We take a 10% commission fee on all music royalties going through the Labelcaster system. That fee includes all the services we offer—music distribution to all DSPs, contracts handling and archival, reporting, split handling and payments. You pay nothing additional to distribute music. There are no upfront account costs. We […]
Do you have an app?
The Labelcaster service works as an app in any web browser on any platform, desktop or mobile. If you have an account you can login here Your can bookmark and add the Labelcaster app to your mobile phone’s screen to have it work like an app. Click the links below to learn how:
Can I sign artists?
Of course! We have used the best legal expertise around to create label/artist contract templates. The templates are designed to cover the mechanical royalties for each release and the split between each party of the agreement is saved in the Labelcaster system. When the royalties are paid out from the streaming services, our system pays […]