Music Distribution Guides
Practical writing on music distribution software, catalog management, and running a distribution business in Bangladesh and India — from Yeasin Arafat.
What Makes a Good Music Distribution Platform
A lot of products call themselves a music distribution platform without agreeing on what that actually means — here's what the term should mean for a label evaluating one.
One-Click DDEX Delivery: How Video Reaches VEVO and Audio Reaches PDL
Inside the automated delivery pipeline that sends video releases to VEVO as DDEX XML and audio releases to PDL, both with a single click.
ISRC and UPC Management: Why It Matters for Distribution Software
Why unique, correctly-managed ISRC and UPC codes matter for any music distribution operation, and how software should handle them.
Running a Music Distribution Business in Kolkata and West Bengal
What music companies in Kolkata and West Bengal need from distribution management software as catalogs grow.
What Is Music Distribution Management Software? A Practical Guide
A plain-language explanation of what music distribution management software actually does, for label owners evaluating one.
Rent vs. Build: The Real Cost of a Music Distribution Dashboard
Comparing the cost and time of building distribution management software from scratch versus renting a ready-made dashboard.
Music Distribution Dashboard for Indian Labels: Catalog, Reports, and Control
What a music distribution dashboard changes for record labels and distributors managing catalogs across India.
Music Distribution Software in Bangladesh: What Labels Should Actually Look For
A practical look at what music distribution management software should do for labels and distributors operating in Bangladesh.