Distribution

How Long Does It Take for My Release to Be Available in Streaming Services?
Boost Collective has some of the fastest distribution you’ll find anywhere. Even so, it takes time for the streaming platforms to review and upload your...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 7:15 PM
Can I Use Royalty Free Samples?
It's totally fine to use royalty free samples from sample library services such as Splice, Sounds, LoopCloud etc. It is also fine to use royalty free sa...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 7:16 PM
Can I Upload DJ Mixes or Remixes With Boost Collective?
Quick answer: No.  Unless you have permission from all concerned parties, it is not possible to upload songs with uncleared samples. If you don’t, your ...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 7:17 PM
Can I Upload Cover Songs?
We do not currently support cover songs.  If you upload a cover song, your Boost Collective account may be shut down (and all your releases removed). Pl...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 7:17 PM
Can I Upload a Sound-a-like?
No, sorry.  Sound-a-likes--or cover versions, or tribute songs that sound verrry similar to the original--aren’t accepted by streaming services. Str...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 7:18 PM
What Countries Will My Music Be Available In?
Most uploads appear worldwide in every country that the different streaming services support. Some releases may not be distributed to all countries base...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 7:18 PM
Is Boost Collective Exclusive? Can I Still Use Other Distributors?
Boost Collective is non-exclusive.  If you'd like to distribute some (or all) of your works with a different company in addition to, or instead of, ...
Tue, 15 Mar, 2022 at 7:21 PM
Can I Upload Songs That Are in the Public Domain?
Any Song or Musical Work Published in 1922 or earlier is in the Public Domain in the USA. As long as there is no current copyright on the original work, it&...
Sat, 19 Mar, 2022 at 5:01 PM
Can I Give Away My Music for Free?
There is no way to sell a song for free in the online stores and streaming services, such as iTunes. If you see a song available for free download in iTunes...
Sat, 19 Mar, 2022 at 5:07 PM
Can I Upload a Podcast?
No, we only distribute music. You’ll need to use an aggregator that specializes in podcasts if you want to upload one to streaming services.
Sat, 19 Mar, 2022 at 5:08 PM