From Rolling Stone · Jonathan Zavaleta · · 1m
Independent Artists Sell Merch Online Easily
DistroKid Direct helps indie artists sell merch without upfront costs.
In brief
DistroKid Direct helps indie artists sell merch without upfront costs. Independent artists can sell merchandise online using DistroKid Direct to avoid inventory costs and set their own prices. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Touring Economics Challenge
Independent artists face tough touring economics with slim margins, relying on merchandise sales to stay profitable.
Merch as Touring Revenue
Merch booths sell T-shirts, totes, vinyl, and CDs to make touring viable and profitable for musicians.
Online Merch Solutions
Online tools help indie artists sell merchandise without hiring designers or studios, using existing album art for T-shirts and mugs.
DistroKid Direct
DistroKid Direct lets artists upload album art to create T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and tote bags without upfront costs.
On-Demand Merch
On-demand merch prevents unsold stock by printing items only when orders are placed, reducing inventory headaches for indie artists.
Artists Set Their Prices
Artists set their own prices with DistroKid Direct, which only deducts production costs after orders are placed.
In short
Independent artists can sell merchandise online using DistroKid Direct to avoid inventory costs and set their own prices.
