I want to start releasing my own music and have no interest in the corporate streaming platforms. I have only a basic conceptual understanding of torrenting but it seems to me like a nice way of sharing my music with people directly.

What do I need to do and consider in order to make a music release freely available in this way?

Currently my knowledge and experience is limited to using an application on my computer to search for and download files from others but I'm willing to learn.

Any advice or signposting much appreciated :)

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[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I release music. I use a low cost platform for distribution. There are free ones. I understand your position because I feel similarly.

I never expect to make money or get recognized, but I think my music is good enough to share. To do that, you need a distributor and to be on the major platforms.

Look into Soundrop. You can also put your stuff on bandcamp for free, but at least get it out as widely as you can.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Pdxd1oiWnNZK8NktgL7V3

[–] Churbleyimyam@lemm.ee 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Is Soundrop the distributor you use? I'll have a look.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Yes. It's like $9 for a perpetual release. I used Amuse.io before, but they suck you in and hit you with fake fees after you're on their service.

[–] Churbleyimyam@lemm.ee 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Ok, thanks for the info 👍 I was looking at their site and it said $1 per release - are there different tiers?

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 hour ago

Maybe I'm being dumb and forgot that I paid $9 for the 9 songs on the album. You're right.