How to distribute your music for free in 2026

Getting your songs on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and 150+ stores no longer needs a label or an annual fee. This is the complete, honest, step-by-step way to do it for free — while keeping 100% of your rights.

What “music distribution” actually means

Streaming platforms don't let individuals upload directly. A distributor delivers your track, artwork and metadata to each store and collects your royalties back. Mazufa is a free distributor: 0% commission, and you keep your masters and 100% of your earnings.

Before you upload: a quick checklist

• A finished, mastered audio file (WAV is best).
• Square cover art (3000×3000 px, no other brands' logos or blurry images).
• Your exact artist name, track title and any featured artists.
• Songwriter/credits info, and a release date a couple of weeks out (so you can pitch to playlists).

Step by step: release your first song free

1. Create your free Mazufa account.
2. Click “New release”, upload your audio and cover art.
3. Fill in your metadata carefully — names exactly as you want them to appear forever.
4. Choose your stores (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and 150+ more).
5. Set a release date ~2–4 weeks ahead and submit. Delivery is free.
6. Once approved, claim your artist profiles and pitch to playlists.

After release: grow without spending

Use free tools to maximize each release: a smart link that sends fans to every platform, a release card for Instagram and TikTok, an artist hub, and our verification and account-recovery help. Curious about earnings? Try the royalty calculator.

Frequently asked questions