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UnitedMasters

Independent Distributor
Company Score 6.8/10
Our Rating 5.5/10

UnitedMasters review: Independent music distribution platform with paid DEBUT+ and SELECT distribution tiers, plus brand partnerships and sync opportunities for selected artists.

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BME Recordings

Record Label
Company Score 6.5/10
Our Rating 5.5/10

BME Recordings review: a crunk-focused record label operating through joint-venture deals with major-label partners and handling recording, A&R, and artist management functions.

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Amuse

Music Distributor
Company Score 6.5/10
Our Rating 5.4/10

Amuse review: Swedish digital music distributor founded 2015, transitioned from free model to paid subscriptions in 2024.

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GYROstream

Independent Distributor
Company Score 5.8/10
Our Rating 5.2/10

GYROstream review: Australian music distributor serving tens of thousands of artists with human-centered support and 40+ platform distribution.

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Label Engine

Independent Distributor
Company Score 6.5/10
Our Rating 5.2/10

Label Engine review: B2B music distribution platform serving 75,000+ artists with commission-based model and quality gatekeeping.

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Stem

Independent Distributor
Company Score 6.8/10
Our Rating 5.2/10

Stem review: Invite-only music distribution platform targeting established independent artists with financial services and curated support.

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TuneCore

Music Distributor
Company Score 6.7/10
Our Rating 5.1/10

TuneCore review: Established DIY music distributor with 150+ platform coverage facing systematic payment processing and customer support challenges.

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Broadjam

Sync licensing
Company Score 5.5/10
Our Rating 5/10

Broadjam review: Hybrid sync licensing marketplace combining submission-based opportunities with artist community services and professional music reviews.

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Horus Music Limited

Independent Distributor
Company Score 6.4/10
Our Rating 5/10

Horus Music Limited review: UK-based distributor with strong Asian market access but systemic payment discrepancies affecting majority of revenue-earning artists.

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CD Baby

Independent Distributor
Company Score 6.5/10
Our Rating 5/10

CD Baby review: Veteran music distributor founded 1998 with $1B+ in artist royalties paid but facing documented payment delays, account terminations, and support response times exceeding six months.

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Unchained Music

Music Distributor
Company Score 6.1/10
Our Rating 4.9/10

Unchained Music review: annual-plan music distributor offering 220+ DSP delivery, 100% royalties, and add-on marketing tools.

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Music Gateway

Music Distributor
Company Score 6.5/10
Our Rating 4.8/10

Music Gateway review: UK-based all-in-one platform combining distribution, sync licensing, and artist services with documented billing and support concerns.