RECORD UNION – THE MUSICIAN´S DEMOCRACY

Finally it´s up:

Innovative New Music Service Record Union Sets Out to Use the Power of the Internet to Liberate Music

Stockholm based start-up Record Union is an example of how new innovative businesses are taking advantage of a changing music industry.

Record Union makes it possible for all musicians, signed or unsigned, to sell their tunes on major online music stores and services around the word. The service provides a way for musicians to sell their music in a global marketplace while still retaining all the ownership rights, and removes the importance of a record deal in obtaining worldwide distribution.

“Record Union aims to democratize the digital music industry by enabling all artists to have their music distributed and sold worldwide,” says Daniel Nilsson, CEO of Record Union.  “We are confident that our concept of fair music distribution will lead to a new future in how music is accessed online, and how the stars of tomorrow are discovered,” continued Nilsson.

By giving all artists the possibility to get their music out to millions of paying music consumers, Record Union also makes it possible for listeners to discover new and potentially great music which they did not have access to previously. The double role of providing all artists with global distribution and the possibility to earn a living from their music is the essence of the democratization Record Union wished to support within the music industry.

Record Union´s offer to artists is unique as they do not ask for any money upfront. Record Union only asks for the first $5 from each track or album generates once it begins to sell on their partners. Artists just need to upload their music on the Record Union website, and Record Union will publish their music on a comprehensive set of online retailers.

Record Union´s retail partners include online stores, streaming services, mobile services and media delivery services catering to a global consumer base. Currently Record Union has over 25 partners, with a combined total of over 140 online retail outlets. Among these services are: Spotify, iTunes, emusic, Amazon MP3, Rhapsody, Beatport and Napster. In total, Record Union covers approximately 95% of the global digital market.

So check it out directly here: http://www.recordunion.com/