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Life & fun · May 28, 2013

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Today I launched DistroKid to help musicians upload to Spotify, iTunes

Today I launched DistroKid to help musicians upload to Spotify, iTunes launched on May 28, 2013 with 11 votes, #123 of 587 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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DistroKid is a music distribution platform that enables musicians to upload their songs to major streaming services including Spotify and iTunes. Launched in 2013, the service simplifies the process of getting independent music onto digital platforms. It is designed for independent artists and musicians who want to distribute their work without going through traditional record labels. The platform handles the technical requirements of uploading to multiple music stores simultaneously.

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