KVZ Music is a
direct partner and
digital aggregator
for iTunes/Apple
Why should I offer my music digitally as well as via traditional media?
Because today almost 50% of music industry sales come from digital downloads of tracks, albums and ringtones. And that proportion grows every year...
Why should I distribute my music with KVZ?
Because we take care of our clients. We do our best to answer every email within 48 hours and we make every effort to push the music from our labels to as many online shops as possible through our vast worldwide distribution network. We list your catalogue with SoundScan for free, so you'll be eligible for charting on the basis of digital and physical sales. You'll get all the codes you need - UPC/EAN or ISRC codes - for free. When our clients are happy, we're happy!
Does KVZ require exclusive rights?
No - we work on non–exclusive terms with all our clients, but clients have to guarantee KVZ that for the duration of our business relationship, they will not distribute releases, either themselves or via a third distributor, to online shops where KVZ has already distributed them. If a label's or artist's contract with KVZ is cancelled, that label or artist may resume distribution of their audio tracks to shops where KVZ previously distributed them under the contract. No digital distributor in the world will agree to distribute audio content or albums to iTunes, Amazon, eMusic etc. if the tracks in question have already been placed there by another distributor, and KVZ is no exception. That doesn't mean we work on exclusive terms with you - as long as we haven't distributed audio content to a given online shop, artists may do so themselves after informing us by email that they intend to do so. Artists may also sell physical CDs by whatever means they choose.
What exactly are KVZ's contractual terms and conditions?
Since KVZ does not support online user subscriptions, we can only email you our detailed terms and conditions if you are interested in distribution with KVZ. We always listen to audio material from new labels applying for distribution. If it's good enough, we'll send you the digital distribution agreement by email. You can review the agreement in detail and, after signing it and returning it to KVZ, you'll be given access to KVZ Dashboard, where you can start uploading your audio content for distribution with KVZ. A binding contract between KVZ and a label or an artist exists only when the label has signed our digital distribution agreement and returned it to us. In order to apply for distribution, contact us at artists@kvzmusic.com.
How often will I be paid?
We pay royalties to labels and artists quarterly, 45 days after the end of each quarter.
What kind of music does KVZ distribute?
All kinds of music and all genres – as long as the audio production is of good quality. We always listen to music from new artists and labels before signing it for distribution.
I already distribute my music to some online shops. May I use KVZ for the rest?
Yes - if you are a Premium or Extended customer (see the Distribution section on our website), you may choose from the online shops we work with. We will then send your music only to those shops and you can distribute it to the ones you want to handle yourself.
What's my share of the sales?
Depending on which distribution option you choose, your share will be 60%, 70% or 80%. We are totally flexible and will try to match your needs and situation. Please see the Distribution section on our website.
Do you charge any upfront fees?
No, not if you choose the Standard or Extended options. If you choose Premium, you will pay a one-time (not annual) processing fee for your release, but then you will always receive 80% from your sales. It pays to do this if you have strong online promotion for the releases you distribute to online shops.
Still have questions?
Send them to artists@kvzmusic.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
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