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DistroKid

Logo: DistroKid, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

American independent digital music service

DistroKid, formerly Fandalism, is an American independent digital music distribution service based in New York, United States. Launched at the start of 2012, it enables musicians and rights holders to distribute and monetize music through online platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube Music while retaining full rights and royalties.² It was founded by Philip Kaplan.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

May 2018Founded¹

Websitedistrokid.com

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DistroKid, formerly Fandalism, is an American independent digital music distribution service based in New York, United States. Launched at the start of 2012, it enables musicians and rights holders to distribute and monetize music through online platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube Music while retaining full rights and royalties.²

The story

Founded by Philip Kaplan on May 2018.¹

Leadership

Who has led DistroKid, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderPhilip Kaplan¹

Timeline

May 2018Founded Founded¹

Links

Websitedistrokid.com¹
X (Twitter)x.com/distrokid¹
Instagramwww.instagram.com/distrokid¹
YouTubewww.youtube.com/channel/UCKO5OftY0Ool0DwTVfabUpg¹
LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/company/distrokid¹
WikipediaDistroKid
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ29097055

Sources

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WikidataDistroKid on Wikidata
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WikipediaDistroKid on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsDistroKid logo by DistroKid, Public domain