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DistroKid Launches Publishing Service with Kobalt
DistroKid partners with Kobalt to help indie songwriters collect publishing royalties with one click.
In brief
DistroKid partners with Kobalt to help indie songwriters collect publishing royalties with one click. DistroKid launched DistroKid Publishing, a service letting indie songwriters collect 80% of publishing royalties through Kobalt. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
DistroKid Launches Publishing Service
DistroKid has launched DistroKid Publishing, a publishing administration service for independent songwriters in partnership with Kobalt.
Eligibility Requirements
Songwriters need at least one release on DistroKid and over $50 in streaming revenue from the past 12 months to qualify.
Royalty Structure
Songwriters pay a one-time setup fee of $75 and receive 80% of publishing royalties collected on their behalf.
Exclusions
Covers, remixes, mash-ups, and fully AI-generated tracks are excluded from the service.
Kobalt Partnership
Kobalt, described as the world’s largest independent music publisher, powers the service for DistroKid.
Phil Bauer's Statement
Phil Bauer, DistroKid President, said the service makes it easier for songwriters to collect royalties with few clicks.
UMG Lawsuit
DistroKid is currently sued by Universal Music Group over alleged AI-generated music flooding platforms.
What matters most
DistroKid launched DistroKid Publishing, a service letting indie songwriters collect 80% of publishing royalties through Kobalt.
