Get Your Music on Apple Music
Apple Music reaches listeners across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and HomePod with high-fidelity streaming and a loyal subscriber base. Banger handles the delivery process so your release lands on Apple Music correctly the first time.
Premium Sound Built Into Apple's Ecosystem
Apple Music streams in lossless and spatial audio at no extra cost to subscribers, and it's built directly into every Apple device. That tight integration means your music is one tap away for a large, engaged listener base.
Apple Music for Artists Shows You the Data
Once your release is live, Apple Music for Artists gives you access to city-level play counts, Shazam data, and playlist adds, along with the ability to pitch unreleased music to Apple's editorial team ahead of your release date.
How to get your music on Apple Music
Create Your Banger Account
Sign up and choose the $24.99/year plan for unlimited releases with no per-song fees.
Upload Your Track, Artwork, and Metadata
Add your audio file, square cover art, and release information including genre and release date.
Banger Delivers to Apple Music
We package and send your release to Apple Music with the correct metadata. Releases typically go live within a few days.
Why distribute to Apple Music with Banger
Unlimited Releases for One Flat Fee
Release as many singles, EPs, and albums as you want for $24.99/year with no per-release charges.
Keep 100% of Your Royalties
Apple Music royalties come straight to you. Banger doesn't take a cut of your earnings.
Flexible Royalty Splits
Split royalties automatically with producers, co-writers, and featured artists on every release.
Real-Time Streaming Analytics
See how your Apple Music release is performing alongside every other store you distribute to.
Apple Music distribution FAQs
How long does it take for my music to appear on Apple Music?
Delivery to Apple Music typically takes a few days once we receive your release. We recommend submitting at least 7 days before your desired release date, especially if you want to pitch for editorial playlist consideration.
How do royalties from Apple Music work?
Apple Music pays out based on your proportional share of total subscriber streams each month. Banger collects those payments and passes 100% of them directly to you.
Do I need a record label to release music on Apple Music?
No. Independent artists can distribute directly to Apple Music through Banger without signing to a label, keeping full ownership of their masters. See our pricing for details.
Can I choose my own release date for Apple Music?
Yes, you can schedule a specific release date, which also allows time for Apple Music for Artists pre-add and editorial pitching before your music goes live.
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- Automatic royalty splits with collaborators.
