LANDR has partnered with Sweetwater, an online retailer of musical instruments and pro audio gear. The collaboration brings independent artists a direct and simplified way to distribute their music globally while benefiting from LANDR’s customer support and advanced distribution tools.
For the first time, musicians in Sweetwater’s community can release their tracks to streaming platforms directly through LANDR, with full control over their catalog from both desktop and mobile. The partnership also introduces a catalog migration tool, making it easier for artists to transfer their music from other distributors without interruptions.
A Premium Option for Artists and Labels
As part of the expanded offering, LANDR is rolling out LANDR Distribution Pro, a premium service designed for musicians and labels seeking a streamlined approach to distribution. The plan includes unlimited releases, 100% revenue retention, and a suite of features tailored for professionals managing multiple artists.
Among the standout features:
- Catalog migration tool which provides a quick and hassle-free way to move existing releases.
- Royalty splits that simplifies revenue sharing among collaborators.
- Faster release approval which helps artists get their music live more quickly.
- Premium support with access to live agents for personalised assistance.
- Persistent music availability with releases remaining online even if a subscription is canceled.
- Spotify artist verification with customisation options for artist profiles.
- Advanced analytics and promotion tools with insights and marketing options to expand reach.
- Cover song licensing which is an integrated solution for handling legal requirements.
- Metadata editing that enables changes to live releases without going through customer support.
- Custom label names and scheduled releases with full branding and timing control.
- Regional restrictions and high-quality formats which allow for flexibility in targeting specific markets.
More Access, More Control
With LANDR Distribution Pro, users can manage up to five artists under one account. Labels and multi-artist projects benefit from unlimited releases, customizable branding, and streamlined revenue sharing.
The partnership also marks an exclusive integration with Sweetwater, bridging the gap between purchasing music gear and releasing tracks.
"This partnership with Sweetwater is about empowering independent artists with the tools they need to succeed,” said Pascal Pilon, CEO, LANDR. “By combining Sweetwater’s trusted platform with LANDR’s innovative technology, we’re making music distribution more accessible and seamless than ever before.”
By bringing these tools under one umbrella, the collaboration removes barriers between music production and release, giving independent artists a faster, more efficient way to share their work with a global audience.
