DistroKid Setup: From Zero to 150+ Platforms in One Video

Your music needs to be everywhere — Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, TikTok, Amazon, and 150+ more. In this step-by-step tutorial, I show you exactly how to set up distribution using DistroKid in under 10 minutes, for less than $20 a year. Plus what to do immediately after your release goes live to maximize every royalty stream. In this video: 0:00 – Why distribution is your #1 foundation 0:58 – Why this matters for your royalties 1:53 – DistroKid vs TuneCore vs CD Baby (Honest Comparison) 3:07 – How to create your DistroKid account (step by step) 3:55 – How to upload your first track + metadata tips 6:53 – What to do immediately after your release goes live 8:27 – Your 3 action steps for this week LINKS MENTIONED: 📀 DistroKid (get your music everywhere) → https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1697673 🎵 Spotify for Artists → artists.spotify.com 🍎 Apple Music for Artists → artists.apple.com 💰 SoundExchange (claim your royalties) → soundexchange.com 📺 Watch Video 2 — SoundExchange Explained →    • Independent Musicians Miss $1000s Because ...   ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing here constitutes financial, legal, or professional advice. Some links above may be affiliate links — I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Full disclaimer at linktr.ee/hustlebytrade #DistroKid #MusicDistribution #HowToDistributeMusic #GetMusicOnSpotify #IndependentMusician #MusicBusiness2026 #HustleByTrade #SpotifyForArtists #MusicianTips #UploadMusicSpotify Most side hustle channels give you generic advice that doesn't account for who you already are. Hustle by Trade is different. We build specific, actionable income roadmaps for skilled professionals — organized by YOUR occupation. Because a musician's side income looks nothing like a nurse's, and a barber's money moves are completely different from a freelancer's. Here you'll find: ✦ Real income breakdowns — no fake screenshots, no hype ✦ Platform deep dives — BeatStars, DistroKid, Gumroad, and more ✦ Affiliate income stacks — tools that pay you while you sleep ✦ Case studies — how real people in your field are earning more This channel was built for people who are already good at something. We just help you get paid for it. Subscribe. Pick your trade. Start earning more. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing here constitutes financial, legal, or professional advice. Income results shown or discussed are examples only — individual results will vary. Always do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions. Some links below may be affiliate links. See full disclaimer at https://linktr.ee/hustlebytrade. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you click and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and platforms I genuinely believe in, and that are relevant to the content of this video. Affiliate commissions help support this channel and allow me to keep creating free content.