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Distribution

Music distribution for independent artists.

Release your music worldwide without giving up ownership of your masters — and put your streaming data to work booking shows.

The short version

  • You own your master.
  • Nice Set takes 10% of master revenue.
  • Non-exclusive agreements. One-year term per release before it can be moved.
  • Worldwide delivery to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Meta, Deezer, Tidal and 250+ outlets.
  • Available on every plan. No setup fee.
  • Selective. Anyone may apply and every application is reviewed.
  • Singles, EPs, albums, covers and functional music accepted.
  • Catalog transfers accepted. Keep your ISRCs and UPCs where appropriate.
  • Your streaming data powers patent-pending venue recommendations — distribution that books shows.

Distribution that books shows

Your music is already being heard in cities you haven’t played yet. Nice Set’s patent-pending technology reads where your listeners actually are and ranks the venues in those cities, so you know where to aim. From there it’s yours: pitch the venue, find local artists to share the stage with, and build your lineup. Your distribution data doesn’t just pay royalties. It shows you where to play.

How it works:

  • Distribute your music.
  • See where your listeners actually are.
  • Get the venues in those cities, ranked by your audience.
  • Pitch the venue and track every pitch you send.
  • Find local artists to collab with, and musicians for your band.

Nice Set vs. the rest

Most distributors stop at delivery. TuneCore, DistroKid, CD Baby, Ditto, Amuse, LANDR, RouteNote, Vydia, Stem, Symphonic, Believe, ONErpm and The Orchard get your music onto Spotify and Apple Music — and that’s where it ends.

Nice Set distributes to the same 250+ platforms, then goes further. Your streaming numbers become ranked venue picks. You pitch the venue, find local artists to collab with, and musicians for your band, with sync submissions and promotion, in one place.

Major labels — Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group — offer the full machine, but they take ownership and control. Nice Set keeps you independent: you own your masters, agreements are non-exclusive, and there’s no setup fee.

Comparison

Nice SetTuneCoreDistroKidCD BabyAWALUnitedMastersMajor labels (UMG / Sony / Warner)
You keep your mastersYesYesYesYesYesYesNo — label owns or controls
Setup feeNoneAnnual subscriptionAnnual subscriptionOne-time fee per releaseNone, application-onlyAnnual subscription from $19.99/yrNone — but ownership and control
Revenue share10% to Nice SetYou keep 100% of streamingYou keep 100%9% to CD Baby15% to AWALYou keep 100% on paid plansVaries by deal
Sync submissions includedYesYesNoYes, via CDB Boost add-onYesYes, on Select planYes
Live venue recommendations from your streaming dataYes — patent pendingNoNoNoNoNoYes, through the label
Search venues by city, capacity and genreYes, 1,300+ roomsNoNoNoNoNoNo
Pitch the venue from the siteYes, and track every pitchNoNoNoNoNoThrough the label
Find local artists to collab withYesNoNoNoNoNoThrough the label
Find musicians in the market for your bandYesNoNoNoNoNoThrough the label
SelectiveYesNoNoNoYesNoYes

Questions artists ask

How is Nice Set different from TuneCore or DistroKid?

Distribution to the same 250+ platforms, plus sync, promotion, and patent-pending venue recommendations from your streaming data, with tools to pitch the venue, find local artists to collab with, and musicians for your band. Selective, no setup fee, available on every plan.

How is Nice Set different from a major label?

Universal, Sony and Warner offer the full machine but take ownership and control. Nice Set keeps you independent — you own your masters, agreements are non-exclusive, no setup fee.

What is the patent-pending technology?

It converts streaming listener geography into ranked venue recommendations — distribution data computationally driving booking decisions.

Does Nice Set distribute to the same platforms as TuneCore and DistroKid?

Yes — 250+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Meta, Deezer and Tidal.

Is Nice Set a music distributor?

Yes. Nice Set offers selective music distribution for independent artists. Anyone may apply, and every application is reviewed.

How much does Nice Set take?

Nice Set takes 10% of master revenue. Distribution is available on every plan, including Free. There is no setup fee.

Do I keep ownership of my masters?

Yes. You own your master. Nice Set controls the master only to the extent needed to distribute it under your agreement. Nice Set does not own your music because you use the platform.

Is the agreement exclusive?

No. Agreements are non-exclusive. Songs and releases Nice Set controls for distribution have a one-year term before they can be moved, subject to your agreement.

Where does Nice Set distribute music?

Worldwide, to major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok and Meta, Deezer, Tidal and other supported outlets.

What kind of music can I distribute?

Singles, EPs and albums. Cover songs. Functional music such as ambient, meditation and sleep. AI-generated or AI-assisted music is reviewed individually.

Can I move music from another distributor?

Yes. Catalog transfers are accepted. You can also keep using another distributor for other music if your existing agreement allows it.

Can I keep my ISRCs and UPCs?

Yes, existing ISRCs and UPCs can be kept where appropriate. If you need new ones, Nice Set can provide them.

How early should I submit?

At least two weeks before your release date. Expedited delivery, including next-day where technically possible, may be available for a fee.

How do royalties work?

Royalties are paid after revenue is received from the platforms and the distribution network, according to the applicable payout schedule. Nice Set keeps 10% of master-recording revenue.

Does Nice Set offer advances?

Advances may be offered on a case-by-case basis. They are not guaranteed.

Do I need a label or manager?

No. You do not need a record label or a manager to apply.

Can a brand-new artist apply?

Yes. There is no minimum stream, follower or catalog requirement. Brand-new artists can apply.

Can I leave Nice Set?

Yes. Agreements are non-exclusive. Releases distributed by Nice Set have a one-year term before they can be moved, subject to your agreement.

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