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Comment on Online Digital Distribution & Aggregators options & comparison by Marc Urselli

Marc Urselli — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:58:37 +0000

I didn’t mention RouteNote because I didn’t know of it, so thanks for the plug, since it makes the list more extensive.
Do you operate only in the uk?

Comment on Online Digital Distribution & Aggregators options & comparison by Steven Finch

Steven Finch — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:07:06 +0000

Im really surprised you didnt mention RouteNote as we are the leading digital music distributor in the UK.

RouteNote has both Free and Premium options for artists. Free option has no upfront fees and artists keep 85% on the backend. Premium option artists pay a small fee and keep 100% royalties.

Comment on Online Digital Distribution & Aggregators options & comparison by ReverbNation

ReverbNation — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:18:05 +0000

Hi Marc,

The current cost for Digital Distribution subscriptions are $34.95 for the Essentials Package or $59.95 for the Pro Package. Our distributor charges a takedown fee of $30 for the Essentials Package or $50 for the Pro Package to remove your release from the retailers upon cancellation of the service. ReverbNation keeps none of the takedown fee; 100% of the fee is paid to our distributor ( http://www.reverbnation.com/controller/artist/distro_faq#e1 ). This information is included in the Terms & Conditions of the service that were agreed to upon submission of your releases. Withdrawals from the ReverbNation Bank are handled through PayPal and are subject to standard PayPal withdrawal fees. PayPal receives this fee; ReverbNation does not.

With regards to your Available Balance issue, we have recently added security measures which do not allow for label accounts to withdraw funds from artist accounts; they can only withdraw from their own bank. If you would like to withdraw funds from the artist’s bank, you must log in to their actual account. Doing so will allow you to click the ‘Pay Me’ button and withdraw funds.

I hope this addresses your concerns! I know that you have our support email address as we have corresponded about all of the above information on a few occasions, so feel free to let us know if you have further questions!

Thanks,
ReverbNation Staff

Comment on Online Digital Distribution & Aggregators options & comparison by S2e

S2e — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:22:23 +0000

And, after a year and a few months, I have figured out that Reverbnation is a bit of a scam. The fee listed here is wrong because its almost double that amount or 60 bucks annually…however, they not only charge a $50 take down (making your so called one time payment, 50 dollars more than that initial amount spent), there are also fees taken for every transfer of money to your paypal account. Therefore, no matter what at Reverbation, you are spending $110 to set and take down each release. Its not reflected in any of the sign up document and they added it on to the FAQ a few months after I initially signed up…But I was not happy with that system. Forget about the fees, they hardly got our product anywhere that cant be done at any other aggregator and/or distributor. They have great marketing tools but this where and how they scam money from artists. Which sucks because obviously as a young artist, trying to grow in this industry, every penny counts. And, its hard to read thousands of lines of fine print like they have in their FAQ section. The fees they take are very easy to overlook even now…I was honestly shocked a company with so much going them, acts that way towards young bands….as if its not hard enough to break into the marketplace, you have look over your shoulders at your own partner because Reverbnation is not at all forthcoming about these fees….not even remotely…they hide it….and that sucks because I could have gone to every other company, that would and does not act this way towards artists. Most companies do not take advantage of young artists, but this company is a nightmare with regard to digital distribution. I am telling you its a nightmare to deal with their digital services. Its very hard. Let alone you will not get paid on time. Its now 8/11 and I have had money due to me since 8/5. And, they refuse to deal and/or answer to it. Its very hard…and I know they are scheming some way to keep that money…which is incredible to do to young artists in this industry today….

Comment on Pictures of Lou Reed 2011 European Summer Tour by Jess

Jess — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:23:55 +0000

Not bad with a phone or a camera! Plus you had a great vantage point for some of them by being at FOH. I esp like the wides i.e. Lyon.

Comment on Pictures of Lou Reed 2011 European Summer Tour by Marc Urselli

Marc Urselli — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:13:12 +0000

not bad for iphone pictures, but the iphone still has a long way to go!

Comment on Pictures of Lou Reed 2011 European Summer Tour by Jess

Jess — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:10:55 +0000

Great shots Marc!

Comment on can a frustrated musician turn into a crazy fucking lunatic? by franzbiely

franzbiely — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:45:06 +0000

this looks a virus to me. if a chatter won’t answer some questions, then it’s a virus.

Comment on Makigami Koichi’s Hikashu live and in the studio by Thomas Andrews

Thomas Andrews — Sat, 14 May 2011 08:10:18 +0000

Marc,I Cant wait to hear the end product too. Remain distinctive.

Comment on I hate TSA airport security by davide anastasia

davide anastasia — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:12:11 +0000

The way airport checks are made is a joke. I’ve seen every sort of potential dangerous item going through the security without anyone even notice! Absolutely useless!