FAQ

Most frequently asked questions and answers

General

Questions about general topics related to the service

Use our Playlist Pitching tool to pitch your current songs to our Spotify playlists. You need to be registered at least as a Guest Artist to our collective to be able to do so.

You can register for the service by going to the registration page and filling in the required information.

You can register for our service as a free Guest Artist, but to unlock all features and benefits, you need to have the Distribution or Collective Artist plan.

Badenstock is a Finnish company. It is owned by a group of long-term music professionals. The service is designed for artists and their needs.

We have done everything possible for security and user privacy.

We strictly follow Finnish and European legislation in our operations.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to your dedicated A&R expert. If you are a Distribution customer, you can also send us a message at support@badenstock.com (our avarage reply time is 0-48 hrs).

Badenstock Free Guest Artist as the name suggests, is free and anyone can register for it. You can, for example, pitch your own song to Badenstock’s playlists.

Badenstock Distribution costs 19 USD per year and you can distribute your music to digital distribution platforms under one artist name.

The Badenstock Collective service provides a comprehensive package, including a 50-50% Record Label Deal, integrated label marketing and promotion for your songs, collaboration opportunities, and personalized A&R support for your career.

Collective

Questions about the Collective service

The Badenstock Collective Artist Plan includes everything you need to succeed in your artist’s career:

  • Personal A&R Coach
  • Record & Publishing Deal
  • Distribution
  • Collaborations
  • Promotion & creative tools
  1. Register to our service as a Free Guest Artist
  2. Send your demo to us.
  3. Request Approval

     

    Our global network of A&R experts reviews applications always
    within the next 48 hours

    If your application is rejected, we will refund the fee 100%

Log in when registered as a Collective Artist and go to your account settings to edit your profile. You can upload a profile picture and edit your profile there.

We know that making it as an indie artist on your own can be challenging, which is why we set out to create a new kind of community-driven artist service.

The service is designed by artists and intended for artists worldwide to help them succeed in their music careers.

– By joining the Badenstock Artist Collective, you become part of a group of musicians, producers, DJs, radio hosts, and music industry professionals.

– We offer all our artists a personal A&R expert who will help you succeed in your career!

– We invite you to join our WhatsApp groups, where you can network, get feedback on your music, and arrange new collaborations.

– All Badenstock Collective artists can also release their music through us with a fair 50-50% record deal via the Badenstock distribution system.

– All tracks released through our label receive the full support of our marketing machinery to boost visibility, including access to our playlists, social media promotion, and paid social media ads.

– You don’t have to commit your entire career to us; you retain full freedom. – For example, you can try releasing one track through us and decide afterward if you want to release more! Usually, the results speak for themselves. 🙂

– Collective artists also get access to the Badenstock Music Industry Academy, where they can learn valuable tips and skills for music production and marketing.

Feel free to ask for more information if you want to know anything else about our operation! 🙂 Email us support@badenstock.com

Distribution

Questions about the distribution service

The Badenstock Distribution plan includes everything you need to succeed in your independent artist’s career:

  • Unlimited songs uploads (For 1 Artist)
  • Distribution to all channels
  • Keep 100% royalties & rights
  • Access to Badenstock Music industry tools

Your music will be available on 220+ streaming platforms & stores, including 48 main ones. Check out more details Here

Log in to the Badenstock Distribution Platform and go to the ‘Balance’ tab. There, you can see real-time information about your streaming revenue. To request a payout, use the ‘Request Outpayment‘ button.

Before doing so, please ensure that your PayPal account details are set in your profile settings.

Read more about payments here

You will see our service when royalties accrue to your account. You can request payment on the site, and the payment date is always the last day of the month.

More information about payments here:
https://artists.badenstock.com/payments/

Depending on your choice, either to an IBAN bank account or to a PayPal account. Read more information about payments here.

Unfortunately, money transfers always cost money and we can’t control that. A one-time fee of USD 5.95 + 2% of the payment amount is charged for the withdrawal.

You can request payment if your royalty account balance is more than 25 USD.

See full details here

A good guideline is 3 weeks, so that you can, for example, pitch a song on Spotify’s Artists service.

You must comply with the laws of your own country. In several countries, you are obliged to inform the tax authorities that you have received income from abroad. Ask your country’s tax authorities about it. In any case, you are responsible for the taxes.

You may ask yourself, did you deserve them? Our service is only intended to reach the right audience.

You can publish as much music as you want, even up to 1000 tracks, over the years, as our service is intended for regular use and not for any ambiguous activities, etc., although there’s no limit. Songs can be uploaded limitlessly.

Unfortunately you don’t. We only accept music files.

Distribution plan allows uploads to one artist profile, but if you want to publish music by several artists you can purchase extra artists seats in your profile settings page.

Jobs / artists and repertoire (A&R) opportunities

work with us

You can see more details about the open A&R expert positions and fill out the application here

Absolutely! With us, you have the flexibility to work full-time and give it your all, or part-time, entirely according to your own schedule.

Unfortunately, we do not offer a fixed salary. However, we do provide commission-based, performance-driven pay, which doesn’t limit or set boundaries on your earnings potential.

– Pitch Your Songs To Spotify Playlist
– Submit Demos for record label

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– Record Label Deal 50-50%
– Includes Label marketing &
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– Collaboration opportunities
– Personal A&R for your career

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