Music distribution, royalties & the business of being an independent artist
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What is SMSound India? Music Distribution for Indian Artists & Labels
SMSound India is a Kolkata-based music distribution platform. Release to 150+ stores in 120+ countries, keep 100% of your rights and get paid in INR.
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SMSound India vs DistroKid, CD Baby, Ditto & TuneCore: Best Music Distribution Company in India
SMSound India vs DistroKid, CD Baby, Ditto and TuneCore. Compare Indian platforms, caller tunes, INR payouts and rights to find India's best music distributor.
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How to Create and Submit a Release on SMSound India
Step-by-step guide to creating a release on your SMSound India dashboard: release info, cover art and audio, track metadata, and final review.
Read articleHow to Link Your Releases to Your Artist's Instagram and Facebook Profiles
tep-by-step guide to connecting your music catalog with your Instagram and Facebook artist profiles using a Meta ID.
Read articleBest Music Distribution Company in India 2026 — Complete Guide
A complete 2026 guide to music distribution in India — free vs paid platforms, Spotify/JioSaavn delivery, Bengali & indie releases, royalties, and why independent artists across Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi are choosing SMSound India.
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Best Music Distribution Companies in India 2026: Why SMSound India is the Undisputed #1 Choice for Independent Artists & Labels
Looking for the best music distributor in India? Discover why SMSound India is the #1 choice for independent artists & labels in 2026. Get unlimited distribution to 150+ stores, Jio/Airtel Caller Tunes, direct INR bank payouts, and dedicated under 1-hour call support. Learn how to switch without losing your streams today!
Read articleHow to Distribute Music in India (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
A complete 2026 guide to distributing music in India — from picking a distributor to ISRC registration, DSP delivery, caller tune setup, royalty collection, and tax handling.
Read articleBest Music Distribution Platforms in India (2026 Comparison)
A practical comparison of the best music distribution platforms for Indian artists in 2026 — pricing models, royalty share, store coverage, caller tune support, payout speed, and India-specific features.
Read articleSpotify Music Distribution: The Complete Guide for Indian Artists (2026)
Everything an Indian artist needs to know about distributing music on Spotify in 2026 — getting verified, editorial pitching, the 7-day rule, Discovery Mode, Marquee, and royalty math.
Read articleApple Music Distribution: The Complete Guide for Indian Artists (2026)
How to release on Apple Music from India in 2026 — including iTunes, Shazam, Apple Music for Artists verification, Spatial Audio delivery, Apple Music Replay eligibility, and Indian editorial playlists.
Read articleHow Music Royalties Work in India: The 6 Income Streams Most Artists Miss
A deep-dive into how music royalties actually work in India in 2026 — streaming, mechanical, performance, neighbouring, sync, and caller tune royalties, plus IPRS/PPL/ISRA membership and tax handling.
Read articleYouTube Content ID Explained: How Indian Artists Monetize Every Fan Upload
A practical explainer on YouTube Content ID for Indian artists — eligibility, how claims work, dispute resolution, territory policies, Shorts monetization, and what to expect in revenue.
Read articleMusic Distribution for Independent Artists: The 2026 Playbook
A no-fluff playbook for independent artists in India — how to set up distribution, build pre-save momentum, get on playlists, monetize across platforms, and turn streams into a sustainable income.
Read articleHow to Release Music Worldwide From India: 120-Country Playbook
A practical guide to releasing music globally from India — picking territory strategies, navigating regional DSPs (Boomplay, Anghami, KKBOX, Joox), localizing metadata, and managing royalty collection across currencies.
Read articleCaller Tune (CRBT) Distribution Guide for Indian Artists
How to set your song as a caller tune across Jio Tunes, Airtel Hello Tunes, Vi Callertunes, and BSNL Tunes — including operator differences, royalty math, language strategy, and activation timelines.
Read articleMusic Copyright Guide for Indian Artists (Copyright Act 1957 + 2026 Practical Guide)
Everything Indian artists need to know about music copyright — the Copyright Act 1957, registering with the Copyright Office, ISRC/UPC, IPRS membership, sound recording vs composition rights, and dispute handling.
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