AWAL DISTRIBUTION - REVIEW & WALKTHROUGH (SWITCHED FROM DISTROKID)

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • AWAL is not like other distributors because they don't let every artist join. After getting banned from Distrokid, I applied for AWAL distribution and got accepted as an AWAL Core artist.
    In this video, I show you what AWAL distribution has to offer as a music distributor and take you inside my back-end portal so you can learn everything that AWAL has to offer independent artists. Since AWAL is run by Kobalt Music Group and Kobalt Publishing, there is a lot of room for upward growth compared to other music distribution services.
    Enjoy my AWAL Distribution review as I walk you through the entire portal and explain why I switched to AWAL from Distrokid.
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Комментарии • 299

  • @ttheone3518
    @ttheone3518 4 года назад +113

    Just three blocks away from my house, there used to live a girl. She has moved away now, but visits sometimes. My dad knows her stepdad, even got some records from him. She got signed to awal. Her name is girl in red.

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +4

      Really cool story. Is this the artist? instagram.com/girlinred/

    • @ttheone3518
      @ttheone3518 4 года назад +13

      Indie Music Academy yes! I don’t know much about her, but she used to live in my town, and went to the same elementary and junior high as me. We’re only about 20000 in the town, so most people know each other

    • @weirdtyler4932
      @weirdtyler4932 4 года назад +3

      Wow.

    • @lilbro5489
      @lilbro5489 3 года назад +1

      Damn

    • @ScartanMusic
      @ScartanMusic 3 года назад +7

      Damn she got that famous from Awal that's crazy

  • @TazGoldstein
    @TazGoldstein 4 года назад +18

    Great intro to Awal. REALLY interested in seeing a video about trajectory! Thanks again for sharing this info!

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +2

      Sure thing! Thanks for letting me know!!!!!

    • @soniccluster9035
      @soniccluster9035 4 года назад

      Indie Music Academy really looking forward for one ☝️
      All the best Ryan ❤️❤️

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  2 года назад

      Hey Taz! Sorry for the late reply! Here is the video here: ruclips.net/video/CoPH28HJV6A/видео.html

    • @TazGoldstein
      @TazGoldstein 2 года назад

      @@IndieMusicAcademy Better late than never! I’ll check it out. THANKS! 🤓

  • @AntonioTonyNewtonMusic
    @AntonioTonyNewtonMusic 4 года назад +5

    Saying they don't just let anyone in is just a sales ploy by them. The question is and the most important is: Do they give you the artist the email addresses of fans and buyers of your music??? Because in the end "Your email List is King" anything less is bs, and "all" for them and "nothing" for you regardless of who or what distributor or company it is! - Thank you so much Ryan!

  • @ChookaParkerTV
    @ChookaParkerTV 3 года назад +11

    Dude, thanks for making it so easy.
    Been trying to wrap my head around this stuff for years. So much chaff to sort through. Really appreciate you putting the time and effort into making it easy for an artist to understand what to do, and also making it fun!
    For me it makes it a lot less intimidating and makes it seem doable so, keep up the great work, and you've earned yourself one more sub!
    Cheers - Fellow musician.

    • @tr3xbaybay724
      @tr3xbaybay724 2 года назад

      Good luck with music bruh

    • @mattwolff2669
      @mattwolff2669 Год назад +1

      Hey, I loved this comment. It's great to see artists like you taking the initiative to understand the intricacies of managing your career. An artist's determination to sift through the noise and find effective strategies is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. I'm doing some research on how to make this process even more streamlined and accessible for musicians. I’d love to buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk more about this!

  • @whoisjinx
    @whoisjinx 4 года назад +17

    Nice informative video! I am actually looking for another distributor right now. I was in Distrokid before but they actually take 30% of your earnings due to withholding tax if you're not based in the US. This is something that they never highlighted when I joined a few years ago. Anyway, I called them out on the fact that they actually returned the money to another distrokid member after he caused a stink about it, only because he had a huge following on RUclips and his video about it spooked them enough to return the money. Unfortunately I don't have that kind of pull online, and the money due to me is miniscule compared to his, so they didn't see a need to entertain my protest.
    I saw in your previous video that Distrokid was unfair to you as well, so I'm glad you're out of that.

    • @smokescreenFromThe6ix
      @smokescreenFromThe6ix 3 года назад +4

      Withholding tax?? Wow this is interesting because I'm in Canada.

    • @snowredsnow666
      @snowredsnow666 Год назад +1

      omg I didn't know this wtf!!!! 30%!!!!! I am in Europe so they steal some of my income too whaaaaaat

    • @mattwolff2669
      @mattwolff2669 Год назад +1

      Hey, I loved this comment. It's so important to understand the details of distribution agreements and the issue of withholding tax is a key one. I’m doing some research on how musicians weigh the pros and cons of different services, and how they respond to unexpected issues like this. I’d love to buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk more about this!

  • @10d4ys
    @10d4ys 4 года назад +35

    Perfect timing I was really curious on them, I got accepted this year after getting denied 2 years ago and I released my recent release with them. They haven’t really helped pushed me yet but I’m sure they will in the future I just gotta keep pushing and releasing content! So excited to be on their major roster one day!

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +8

      Congratulations! In due time my friend. I'm glad you're releasing content, you're on the right track!

    • @avatr7109
      @avatr7109 3 года назад +1

      1 question Once they accept you.......you can release all your future music with them? Or is it just for that 1 song.

    • @FranklinFreshman
      @FranklinFreshman 3 года назад +5

      So they accept you but don't push you ?? Weird

    • @10d4ys
      @10d4ys 3 года назад

      Pickarius release all future

    • @10d4ys
      @10d4ys 3 года назад +2

      Franklin Freshman yeah it is what it is though, the bigger you get on their radar the more priority they place on you as well as other opportunities

  • @BykoOfficial
    @BykoOfficial 3 года назад +4

    That user interface for the statistics and analytics is beautiful

    • @mattwolff2669
      @mattwolff2669 Год назад +1

      Hey, I loved this comment. The importance of user-friendly interfaces and clear analytics is something I’ve been thinking about a lot. I'm doing some research on how these factors influence an artist's choice of distribution service. I’d love to buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk more about this!

  • @DemitheDaredevil
    @DemitheDaredevil Год назад +6

    In my experience, they have taken about $2500 for doing nothing different than other distributors. They do give you an option to submit to their team at the very beginning but that is it. My track with them has about 2.3 million streams, but that is not enough to get their attention. I think? this distributor makes sense if you are a very big artist.

    • @mattwolff2669
      @mattwolff2669 Год назад +2

      Hey, I loved this comment. Choosing the right distribution service is something I’ve been thinking about a lot. Your perspective on needing a high level of popularity to get attention is particularly interesting. I’m doing some research on how musicians weigh the pros and cons of different services tailored to help them. I’d love to buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk more about this!

  • @Joanofthearc3
    @Joanofthearc3 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for the information. I’m YESUWHA’s manager & I appreciate the warning video about Distrokid. I’ll head over and get your free books as well. As a newbie I appreciate this! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @applejaxx
    @applejaxx 4 года назад +20

    What are your top reasons for being ok with AWAL taking 15%? Analytics are super important to me!

    • @jojo8924
      @jojo8924 3 года назад +13

      One reasin is probably because he was removed from distrokid ...so his next best option i guess was awal... I wondered the same thing in another video🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @OVXX666
      @OVXX666 3 года назад +2

      ikr thats pretty much why im here in the first place. 15% is an insane amount if youre bigger

    • @xencrtr3303
      @xencrtr3303 3 года назад

      @@OVXX666 i take it like this if ur not big enough to get 20 dollars for distrokid might aswell let them take it

  • @ListenToGlobal
    @ListenToGlobal 4 года назад +6

    I'm a simple man. I see AWAL in the title, I click.

  • @IndieMusicAcademy
    @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +15

    Edit: Some of you asked how I got accepted into AWAL. So to help you prepare, I made a video guide explaining what you need to do to actually get into AWAL. Most artists get rejected, but I want you to have the best chance possible. Watch the step by step guide to prepare your music career before applying: ruclips.net/video/CoPH28HJV6A/видео.html

    • @sahiljaiswal7526
      @sahiljaiswal7526 4 года назад

      Sir
      I am from India 🇮🇳
      BMI can help me for music licensing issues Internationally? Or it's only for U.S artist

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +5

      You might not be able to complete the BMI registration if you don't have a US address and bank account. So I highly suggest using the Performing Rights Organizations in India.

    • @sahiljaiswal7526
      @sahiljaiswal7526 4 года назад

      @@IndieMusicAcademy thank you for helping 👊 sir

    • @jurassicthunder
      @jurassicthunder 4 года назад +1

      @@IndieMusicAcademy actually he can. theres just bunch of work for getting the taxes out the way with paper work and the rest is easy

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +1

      @@jurassicthunder Good to know that it's possible!

  • @topchartvideo3776
    @topchartvideo3776 3 года назад +6

    The most important question is: Awal pays you when you have a lot of streaming?

  • @prodbypreet
    @prodbypreet 4 года назад +17

    Ok so basically.
    For Music Distribution: Distrokid, Tunecore, Awal, The Orchard.
    For Performance Royalties: ASCAP, BMI...
    For Publishing/Mechanical Royalties: SonyATV, Tunecore Publishing...
    For Non interactive streaming royalties: SoundExchange.
    Am i missing/confused something?

    • @YannBula
      @YannBula 4 года назад +2

      And songtrust for mechanical and overseas performance?

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +5

      Yeah! Let me make a tiny edit and re-paste for you:
      For Music Distribution: Distrokid, Tunecore, AWAL, The Orchard.
      For Performance Royalties: ASCAP, BMI...
      For Publishing/Mechanical Royalties: SongTrust, SonyATV, Tunecore Publishing, CD Baby Pro Publishing
      For Non interactive streaming royalties: SoundExchange.
      And Y4NN is correct that SongTrust handles overseas performance royalties 👍

    • @prodbypreet
      @prodbypreet 4 года назад +2

      Thanks so much, but can I register to all of those services/companies e.g. ASCAP and SoundExchange if I live in Italy (or any other country)?

    • @kyra1888
      @kyra1888 4 года назад +2

      @@prodbypreet for distribution, yes. However, for performance royalties you'll need to find a local PRO in Italy(performance rights organization). The same goes for mechanical royalties. Some work worldwide and some don't. You'll have to research that on your own(google). For non interactive royalties I believe that song exchange does work globally.

    • @prodbypreet
      @prodbypreet 4 года назад

      @@kyra1888 if I register myself to an American PRO what happens? Since these organizations collect Royalties even from other coutries, am i obliged to register myself in a local one? Since here in Italy doesn't work nothing xD. Our PRO (SIAE) are just a pair of thiefs. Even a lot of Italian artists (famous) say that it's shit.

  • @musicwithsagar
    @musicwithsagar 4 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot for this video! I was eagerly waiting for this one. Thanks for the in-depth review!😊

  • @alixnkushog
    @alixnkushog 2 года назад +1

    bro your a god ive only watched 2 videos and you and ive learnt so much

  • @kingalysterianlion5542
    @kingalysterianlion5542 4 года назад +1

    Hey! Great video! It was very informative! A fun fact that you might be interested in is that AWAL uses Chartmetric to provide the analytics in their platform. Just thought you should know. I think that your videos and the finformation that you provide is awesome! Keep up the great work!

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +2

      That explains so much! Thanks for that info my friend :)

  • @willmcmillan1430
    @willmcmillan1430 4 года назад +1

    Yet another useful video. I am looking forward to the one exploring trajectory...

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  3 года назад +1

      Here it is! ruclips.net/video/CoPH28HJV6A/видео.html

  • @trevorbarnes3239
    @trevorbarnes3239 3 года назад +7

    Ryan, how do you know what tier you're in with AWAL Core or AWAL+? We got sent over a portal and a contact for AWAL. Nowhere does it say we're apart of a certain AWAL tier.

    • @iamquietlove
      @iamquietlove 2 года назад +1

      Was also wondering this as I was accepted as well - did you end up finding out?

  • @SioneToki
    @SioneToki 4 года назад +7

    If you’re already on a trajectory to success, it ain’t worth sacrificing 15% of your revenue. It seems like they only want to jump in on your career if you’re about to blow up. Correct me if I’m wrong..

    • @JackTheStrippa
      @JackTheStrippa 4 года назад +3

      Literally this. They want no part in the grind nor do they want to help. They wa nt to pick those type of artist rhat are bubbling and ready to blow.... if you reas their requirements youll realsie at that point you dont even need them because your basically established at that point.

  • @mariedaniqueeustache3800
    @mariedaniqueeustache3800 2 года назад +2

    Please can you make a video on how to distribute music videos on apple and RUclips, VeVo , with awal that will be much appreciated. THANKS🙏

  • @freddylawyer
    @freddylawyer 4 года назад +7

    It’s the same like the labels but online 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @Irokz
    @Irokz 5 месяцев назад +1

    I dont understand the difference between the orchard and awal
    I mean, I have awal, and I can Connect into the orchard, but its the exact same UI, except the logo and colors, thats exactly same workspace parameters etc.. uploading song on awal or on the orchard doesnt change anything and they are both synced
    So, whats the differences ?

    • @JA809_
      @JA809_ 3 месяца назад

      any benefit on awal vs normal indie distribution?

  • @Xenomorph358
    @Xenomorph358 4 года назад +2

    Given up on awal completely i really wanted to get into their stuff. Worked my ass off to get my 19k streams and 15k monthly listeners got a manager and performed before yet im still declined so cba for their shit now

  • @emmapaunil9782
    @emmapaunil9782 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Your videos have helped me out so much!

  • @edub9930
    @edub9930 2 года назад

    AWAL owes u a check for promotion. Never heard about them until you sir 👏

  • @victoriabarralmusic
    @victoriabarralmusic Год назад +1

    Hi, I recently just got into AWAL, and was wondering how to get started in terms of marketing and releasing the first song through AWAL

  • @charlysalazar4724
    @charlysalazar4724 8 месяцев назад

    I’m starting to like AWAL after this video ❤ for music 🎵 distribution thank you and gracias!

  • @RefaatMridhaMusic
    @RefaatMridhaMusic 2 года назад +1

    Brother, I Use AWAL.
    But I Don't How Many Stores Have AWAL?
    Can you Tell Me???

  • @FishingwithSteveD
    @FishingwithSteveD Год назад

    Thank you so much Ryan, great video. I'm just starting out in a gospel christen genre, is that popular in your record label? Some of your lyric's are next level telling a great story and message that sure will inspire. OK yes I will check out all your info below, chat soon my friend, blessings Steve D.

  • @JamericohHigherLevelBrandLLC
    @JamericohHigherLevelBrandLLC 3 года назад +1

    Great Video.. Do One About United Masters.. Im Sign With Them.. !!

  • @michaelkees7303
    @michaelkees7303 2 года назад +3

    I wouldn't advise switching to AWAL a real waste of time and they control what music you can release.

  • @Enraken12
    @Enraken12 Год назад +2

    do they only show some analytics in exchange of the 15% cut?

    • @snowredsnow666
      @snowredsnow666 Год назад

      seems like it unless they decide they see something in you and move you up

  • @RockmannMusic
    @RockmannMusic 4 года назад

    Well done. Good info for artists with promising potential. Looking forward to your next episode

  • @kuku8122
    @kuku8122 Год назад

    Can we get more content like this? I’m keen to learn more bout distributors, maybe a video on ingrooves, ada, believe, orchard and other major distro companies

  • @zachariahsmith6937
    @zachariahsmith6937 Год назад

    You sir have been so valuable to me🙏🏾

  • @jxckonmusic
    @jxckonmusic 11 месяцев назад +1

    amazing video! I just got accepted by awal and put out my first song. Its been about 2 days and it says "submitted" any idea how long it takes to reach stores?

    • @liamdoc6352
      @liamdoc6352 9 месяцев назад

      Within 6 months or 1yr

  • @ClintonGorham
    @ClintonGorham 2 года назад

    And here I was about to switch to DistroKid LOL! I am with Catapult Distribution, but they are way behind with features and analytics.

  • @RimaxMussaq
    @RimaxMussaq 3 года назад +1

    Can you talk about how they collect your royalties ? You still need a PRO, a publisher ?Soundexchange and copyright. ? Or they handle everything for you ?

  • @craigcothren6629
    @craigcothren6629 2 года назад

    Really informative video. Many thanks from the Philippines

  • @kushanmehta7234
    @kushanmehta7234 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much❤️

  • @FisHajdari
    @FisHajdari 8 месяцев назад

    Can you please make a tutorial on how to release or transfer a release regarding the new dashboard that AWAL has updated. It is a bit confusing and it would be greatly appreciated if you could :))

  • @rightwayleftmusic
    @rightwayleftmusic 4 года назад +2

    How would it work if your an artist overseas. Here in Sweden , I'm aware of two organisations that register (Sami) and collect royalties (Stim). Still looking into the copyright at the moment. But just curious since I'm about to release some music, if I should follow the drill as you have- AWAL, BMI, Soundexchange, US copyright etc
    Btw, well consolidated information on your channel. Great job man!

    • @passsacaglia
      @passsacaglia 4 года назад

      Tjena! såg din comment, vad kör du? : ) Tusen tack på förhand! /David Keys

  • @allofuspilgrims
    @allofuspilgrims 3 года назад

    Fantastic video! Thank you very much!
    P.S. I just wonder why only 777 (+myself) people out of almost 21K hit that Like button? I'd understand it the video would be of an average informative/presentation level, but this is definitely not the case.

  • @xmintmusic
    @xmintmusic 3 года назад +2

    Great video. Do you think that I have any chance of getting into AWAL or Symphonic Distribution for a new project (new alias) with no releases (obviously as it is a new project)? Or should I just start with other distros like Distrokid or CD Baby and then apply for those?

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  3 года назад +2

      You have to be an established artist to apply for AWAL, I'm doing final edits on a video covering this topic, I'll be releasing it soon. It's your personal choice on the distro platform you use, whichever one is the best fit for your needs right now. My video will explain things further.

    • @xmintmusic
      @xmintmusic 3 года назад

      @@IndieMusicAcademy Thanks for the reply. I'll check out that video for sure. I'm kind of relieved after watching your video transferring your tracks from Distrokid to AWAL. The possibility of changing whenever I want from one distro to another reduces the amount of pressure :)

  • @leechmasterproject
    @leechmasterproject 4 года назад +6

    I've been with AWAL for more than 10 years now. I got in when they weren't owned by Kobalt and you had to send your music via snail mail. Eventhough I had to apply and send one or two songs for them to decide whether to accept or reject me, I guess it wasn't that hard to be accepted back then since I got in with my debut EP record. I'm not a mainstream or famous artist, but over the years I've seen AWAL get better every year. Compared to other distributors, I feel they excel in many aspects, ranging from the amount of stores my music gets distributed on, to Content ID, Shazam, etc. They also have rules on how you write the titles of your songs and artwork quality. The review these things and I'm sure they even check if audio quality is good in order to distribute the music you release.
    I haven't been with other distributors, but I've always been comfortable with AWAL.

    • @jurassicthunder
      @jurassicthunder 4 года назад +2

      rules for titles?? i am an artist they should let me do whatever i want to name my song

    • @leechmasterproject
      @leechmasterproject 4 года назад

      @@jurassicthunder What I meant is that you should write titles accordingly. For example, not all the title in capital letters. Where they are strict is in the extra information a title carries, for example, where you insert "bonus track" or "live". They do this in order for your releases to be as professional as possible and with no misstypes or mistakes.

    • @SMEL
      @SMEL 4 года назад

      Do they assist in the promotion of your music or music sync licensing in any way?

    • @leechmasterproject
      @leechmasterproject 4 года назад

      @@SMEL If you're in the lower rank of artists, the only thing you can apply for is that the hit song of your album is considered for playlist aggregation. In order to be elegible, you have to fill and send the form 6 weeks prior the release of the album. They don't do sync licensing. You have to work with companies that are focused on that.

    • @SMEL
      @SMEL 4 года назад

      @@leechmasterproject thank you 🙏🏾 very insightful

  • @MCMedina
    @MCMedina 4 года назад +1

    Thank you sooooo much for this!

  • @jigitz
    @jigitz 3 года назад

    this was super helpful! i think i'm going to make the switch :)

    • @mattwolff2669
      @mattwolff2669 Год назад

      Hey, I loved this comment. Choosing the right distribution service is something I’ve been thinking about a lot. It's a big decision and it's great to hear that you found the information helpful. I’m doing some research on how musicians weigh the pros and cons of services tailored to help them. I’d love to buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk more about this!

  • @KyngOJ
    @KyngOJ Год назад

    its high time we dont talk about these distributors but talk about their bad sides and their disadvantages and know what to do from there.

  • @Xenomorph1186
    @Xenomorph1186 2 месяца назад

    Curious. Were you on their core plan in this video? Or were you on a higher tier?

  • @Questary
    @Questary 3 года назад +2

    mate honestly i managed to get to the second level of approval yet they haven't got back to me yet so I am very scared I might get rejected but thats kinda ok

  • @NAIRxtc
    @NAIRxtc 3 года назад +2

    just submitted a req, hope i get in

  • @huntoriginalmusic-wy2rc
    @huntoriginalmusic-wy2rc 10 месяцев назад

    Appreciate your videos. Full of great info. Could you recommend a platform for film music (soundtrack) distribution? I can't seem to find one.

  • @xxxxxxxyyyyyyy
    @xxxxxxxyyyyyyy 2 года назад

    *Thank you for showing us the user interface of this distributor. A lot of them have such an unusable and ugly profile (e.g. CD Baby, etc).*

  • @transforminggravity15626
    @transforminggravity15626 4 года назад

    Awesome work I’ve been looking for something like this

  • @R.J.S
    @R.J.S 4 года назад +2

    Great I have a friend who really wants to get on awal so I sent him the video. Lol

  • @luciens3588
    @luciens3588 11 месяцев назад

    Great video !. However people still need to work on their marketing allthough they can upload endlessly music onto plattforms. This in order to get known by a particular audience or audience in general. Ohterwise they never gonna be heard. The pros of a real record company is that a record company has the big money to invest in for example marketing and merchandise. Nowadays its easy to distribute music, but other topics are left.

  • @godswillotuonye1502
    @godswillotuonye1502 4 года назад

    Thanks for this info. It's an eye opener

  • @Xenomorph358
    @Xenomorph358 4 года назад +2

    I'm tryna get into awal. I got a 16k streamed song on spotify with 11k monthly listeners + a manager and got declined

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  3 года назад +1

      Check out this video on how to get into AWAL: ruclips.net/video/CoPH28HJV6A/видео.html

  • @Kazeno
    @Kazeno 3 года назад +1

    I recently got a contract with Symphonic Distribution. I'm enjoying the services for now

    • @mattwolff2669
      @mattwolff2669 Год назад +1

      Hey, I loved this comment. Hearing about your positive experiences with Symphonic Distribution is really interesting. I've been doing some research on how musicians weigh the pros and cons of different services tailored to help them. I’d love to buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk more about this!

  • @djhousecamera2489
    @djhousecamera2489 3 года назад +1

    Hi im thinking of applying to awal but i have some questions about awal that i cant find the anwser to in ther FAQ . 1. can i release under multible artist names? 2. can i make the release have multible MAIN artists. 3. can i split the revenue with a person i made the song with, without them being "signd" to Awal, and if so how would i go about doing that? Really would appreciate help! thanks in advance!

  • @Pratzapp
    @Pratzapp 4 года назад

    Very informative! Thanks a lot 💖

  • @_m_w_m
    @_m_w_m 4 года назад

    I've been with AWAL for 3 years almost - Nctrnm

  • @akpro918
    @akpro918 3 года назад +1

    Hi Ryan,
    I see that Kobalt, a giant music publishing company works with Awal as well. After you choose Awal for your distribution, is there any chance that you can work with Kobalt for publishing (not just admin publishing, but like complete music publishing)? I also read that both Awal Records and Kobalt Publishing do not own your copyright ownership of masters and composition, when working with them, they only take some percentage of royalty revenue. So that means the songwriter(s) and artist(s) still owns 100% of the work?

    • @ronnie12398
      @ronnie12398 3 года назад +3

      They (AWAL ,Kobalt) have been taken over by Sony Music.

  • @ayushmansotra2661
    @ayushmansotra2661 3 года назад

    Yo. Bro which microphone do you use to record your audio for your songs and videos and which microphone would u recommend for recording rap vocals at home. Ya, and talk about budget microphones

  • @baddyloop
    @baddyloop Год назад +1

    Please do an update

  • @n1ghtm4re66
    @n1ghtm4re66 4 года назад +1

    Bro Review, The Orchard Music,Believe Music, Plz,bro, thank you your videos are great an very helpful.

  • @Figah
    @Figah 4 года назад

    I'd say, AWAL is cool for distribution if you are a small artist and you get accepted but you don't really have much budget because they distribute your music without fees. And even if you make money, if you get to climb up the core, there is way more advantages.

    • @BabyfaceMilan1999
      @BabyfaceMilan1999 4 года назад

      AWAL distribute your music without fees?

    • @Figah
      @Figah 4 года назад

      @@BabyfaceMilan1999 They say that they do not need you to pay to distribute music on their website.

    • @BabyfaceMilan1999
      @BabyfaceMilan1999 4 года назад

      @@Figah oh that would be great if they accept you.

  • @jlownes2179
    @jlownes2179 Год назад

    I can’t find an answer to the following question. If we distributed through reverbnation, do they register the work through our PRO? BMI and ASCAP. If they do then great, if they don’t then I need to register through BMI and then they will ask who the publisher is and what percentage, so is reverbnation the publisher? and do they get 100% of publishing, or do I just give myself the publishing?

  • @vxlmusic
    @vxlmusic 3 года назад +2

    Is Amuse pro is good please help?

  • @user-JM1967
    @user-JM1967 4 года назад +1

    My distributor claims there are no downloads. But there are downloads. Could it be that if I changed distributors would I be able to recover these lost downloads?

  • @mediabass
    @mediabass 3 года назад

    Hi, I made a lot of music 20 years ago, burnt it on cd and took it with my to the pub/disco. Although I never finish anything anymore it's still one of my great hobbies. I saw your video about distrokid and this video. I'm not sure if I will make more finished music, I hope so. But I think I need a distributer who 'accepts anything'. Do you have a third option next to distrokid and awal?

  • @roberttomassetti4642
    @roberttomassetti4642 Год назад

    Here's the problem with AWAL,.. for me, they have been IMPOSSIBLE to make contact with or to 'sign in' with. The username and and password I created did not work. Then, checking 'forgot password' a password email link never came.

  • @nyzarmusic7483
    @nyzarmusic7483 4 года назад +3

    I wonder how long takes Awal to answer, I applied couple weeks ago, friendly waiting for their answer.

    • @vxlmusic
      @vxlmusic 3 года назад

      I'm also waiting to switch to their site😂🤦 still waiting for next release with awal ?.

    • @nyzarmusic7483
      @nyzarmusic7483 3 года назад

      @@vxlmusic not really, they answered after 1 month I wasn’t selected this time, but I’m doing it other ways

    • @vxlmusic
      @vxlmusic 3 года назад

      @@nyzarmusic7483 so bro tell me the another distributor if u can I really need that ! Coz I'm banned from distrokid also need help!

    • @kid_rexx
      @kid_rexx 3 года назад +1

      @@vxlmusic distrokid seems to banning artists...🤔🤔🤔

  • @XSTUDIOS
    @XSTUDIOS 4 года назад

    Greatwork man! Learned a lot from you :)
    I just need a distributor for RUclips content id purpose. Could you please guide me What distributor should i go with?

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +1

      You can always add SongTrust to ANY distributor. SongTrust covers RUclips content ID if your distributor does not.

    • @XSTUDIOS
      @XSTUDIOS 4 года назад

      @@IndieMusicAcademy I'm currently not using any distributor. So should i just go with Songtrust? Or should go with awal which might cover everything ?
      Thankyou :)

    • @Figah
      @Figah 4 года назад

      @@XSTUDIOS Songtrust is not a distributor. You would have to choose with the options like CDBaby, Distrokid (Which I really don't recommend), Tunecore, etc... (even AWAL if you get accepted)

    • @XSTUDIOS
      @XSTUDIOS 4 года назад

      @@Figah thanks man!
      Like I got a lot of tracks to put on RUclips. Wont tunecore would be a bit expensive in that case? Or if you could suggest something, would be a lot of help :)

    • @Figah
      @Figah 4 года назад

      @@XSTUDIOS Tunecore is a great option if your numbers are so high that the sum of all yearly fees per song is less than 15% of your gross earnings.
      If you only have to put your tracks on RUclips and not spotify, apple music etc, you can just upload them to RUclips and then use songtrust as a youtube content id manager

  • @nguyenduydong27
    @nguyenduydong27 3 года назад

    If I post a song on. How early was that band debuted? I want my music released within 2 days of posting? Which distributor can do this?

  • @tonymont72
    @tonymont72 2 года назад

    So if you are a brand new artist with a music to be released for the first time soon, this would not be an option - correct?
    Because they (AWAL) do not have anything to base you from in order to accept you?
    Seems I would need to use a different distributor first, prove growth - and later try to apply with AWAL.
    Am I understanding this correctly? Just want to make sure.

  • @wildsinger8427
    @wildsinger8427 3 года назад

    It is advisable to apply to away if I do not have any fan base or published songs, but I have a marketing plan and the album already created

  • @mesdeep_official
    @mesdeep_official 3 года назад +1

    I have a question, I'm from another country (Philippines) will that be an issue if let's say I was able to grow my fanbase, music, and that kind of stuff. I mean do labels like AWAL sign artists outside of USA?

  • @RefaatMridhaMusic
    @RefaatMridhaMusic 2 года назад

    How Can I Get RUclips Content ID From AWAL????????

  • @ramizaouiproduction2009
    @ramizaouiproduction2009 4 года назад +4

    Hello Ryan, well i represent a label based in algeria, i am a big fan of you and your content, i am strugling with youtube content id programme ( i am using bbtv for distribution ) and i am searching for a distributor that give me the BLOCK option in youtube content id ( like when i upload a music video in my channel no one can re-upload it ), is there any distributor that you find it good and you can suggest it to me ?? thank you again for your hard work 💖

    • @blissiplin
      @blissiplin 4 года назад +2

      AWAL pays you for RUclips playing your song on other people’s channels.

    • @tradinwarstoriez5641
      @tradinwarstoriez5641 4 года назад

      Kerry Furlong does it have a block option?

    • @blissiplin
      @blissiplin 4 года назад +4

      TRADIN’ WAR STORIEZ I don’t know but if AWAL has a block option. But I do think blocking is a bad idea, unless you’re trying to get youtubers to pay up front usage fee directly to you. U get paid on the spins either way.

    • @CaddyOne
      @CaddyOne 3 года назад

      BBTV ARE SCAMMERS! do not use them!

    • @Yunuet
      @Yunuet 3 года назад

      I’d think it twice since the video is using one of your songs, money is going to your account

  • @joey8033
    @joey8033 4 года назад

    Hi Ryan, nice video. But I'd like to ask do I need to have any prior releases before I can join Awal? Or i can just send them an audio file that they'll screen and accept me, or i can just post covers on my social media and they'll accept me?
    I'm asking because I'm the metro boomin type of artist, I'm actually a producer but I'd like to also release work as the main artist and instrumentals too but I'm not ready to join any of those other platforms I'd like my first release to be on Awal . Thanks

    • @Figah
      @Figah 4 года назад

      Maybe you could upload songs on soundcloud just to show them. By any chance maybe your song could also become popular

    • @joey8033
      @joey8033 4 года назад

      @@Figah thanks for your reply 🤝

  • @makhenaten
    @makhenaten 3 года назад

    Ryan does AWAL also work in with Songtrust to collect all royalties globally ?

  • @maadlynksmusic7792
    @maadlynksmusic7792 4 года назад

    thank you bro..👍

  • @lori-annspeed7885
    @lori-annspeed7885 4 года назад

    I have been indecisive about which distributor to go with for months now. Would you recommend AWAL over CDBaby or TuneCore? I am a neo-classical composer featuring piano. I have 7 world class recordings. I am way behind in my home work and getting this distributor job done. My original distributor is Orchard, but I want to get off of Orchard. Each distributor has so many pros and cons and for my genre, I can't quite get clear which path to choose. Thank you so much.

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад

      Hey Lori, Orchard is probably most similar to AWAL (would be interested to know why you want to move away from Orchard). But as you said, there are so many choices. If you list out what you are looking for specifically in a distributor I can help you out (like "no yearly fees," etc). Let me know!

    • @lori-annspeed7885
      @lori-annspeed7885 4 года назад

      Hi Ryan, thanks for your reply. Fees and royalty splits are a concern. CDBaby seems best to me, but I'm not sure if that is simply because so many of my colleagues are on it. I heard since the founder left, that it is just not as good as it used to be. What are your thoughts? Thank you.

  • @alexanderentertainmentllc
    @alexanderentertainmentllc 3 месяца назад

    How many songs do you have to upload to AWAL to have a chance to get chosen?

  • @matteogravante
    @matteogravante 3 года назад

    Hi! :-)
    Is the video "How to show trajectory" ready?
    Many thanks,
    Matteo

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  3 года назад

      Yes!! Just released today! Here it is: ruclips.net/video/CoPH28HJV6A/видео.html

  • @mindovrmatr
    @mindovrmatr 11 месяцев назад

    How come songs songs don't release to instagram ?

  • @juicewrld7756
    @juicewrld7756 3 года назад +1

    how can you get approved to awal

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  3 года назад

      Check out this video on how to get into AWAL: ruclips.net/video/CoPH28HJV6A/видео.html

  • @onestopviewfiles
    @onestopviewfiles 3 года назад

    After getting banned from Distrokid? the hell happened? Im currently sorting out my music as I have got it by a copyright troll and amuse have been rubbing salt in the wound. they have reinstated my account but pulled all my releases. So I can't get any listeners and so can't get over the tenner mark to then be able to withdraw my money. this happened only a year after. distribution companies need to up their game against these kind of trolls.

  • @youngkaiju
    @youngkaiju 3 года назад +1

    Is it difficult to witch from distro to AWAL? I got more than 50 singles 😂

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  3 года назад +1

      50 singles let's goooooo!!! AWAL does have a process of examining your track record as an artist and other standards to see if you will get to join. If you have that many singles, feel free to check out the free work shop we offer on growing your fan base >>>www.indiemusicacademy.com/workshop

  • @1ktraz
    @1ktraz 3 года назад

    why is it with all these endorsement videos or suggestive sales vids do you all always leave out the PRICES?? like that shouldve been in the opening.

  • @ReviewManiac
    @ReviewManiac 3 года назад

    Does AWAL accept artist that makes only beats and background music?

  • @quariusmusic
    @quariusmusic 3 года назад

    Perfect 👍👍

  • @TatePictures
    @TatePictures 3 года назад +2

    is there any chance getting in as complete new artist (first album finsihed but not realesd)

    • @ptare1
      @ptare1 3 года назад

      Hi, I have the same question. Were you able to find out if a new artist can get approved on AWAL ?

  • @killseph
    @killseph Год назад

    Just got accepted to AWAL, anything i need to do different from distrokid?

  • @dreamxd9331
    @dreamxd9331 Год назад

    But what if I am a record label and want just a distribution deal ....and want no interference in my artists work plan or music....just want to distribute through them ..
    And wait they take freaking 15 ℅ of what I made wtf

  • @CRASS2047
    @CRASS2047 3 года назад

    I want to release my first project. So I don’t have any social media accounts with 50+ followers. How can I with no releases? I heard Awal requires at least 50 followers on 2 or more accounts. This makes absolutely no sense because if I had a release already, it would mean I had already registered with another distributor.

  • @AntonioTonyNewtonMusic
    @AntonioTonyNewtonMusic 4 года назад +1

    I have also subscribed to you and your channel and "Never" received a notification regarding anything! What's up with that? And, I am a bonafide and legendary artist

    • @IndieMusicAcademy
      @IndieMusicAcademy  4 года назад +1

      Oh no! Did you click the notification bell button right next to the subscribe button? If not, I'll always share the latest videos via email as well :)

  • @sahiljaiswal7526
    @sahiljaiswal7526 4 года назад

    Thanks sir