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How to release music without a label
No label. No contract. A simple plan from finished song to getting paid.
In short
- 1You don't need a label.
- 2Upload once. We send it everywhere.
- 3You keep your rights and your money.
6 weeks before: finish it
Finish the song. If you made it with others, agree on paper who gets what share.
5 weeks before: cover and name
Make a square cover. Pick one spelling of your artist name and keep it forever.
4 weeks before: upload
Upload to LUCY and pick your release day. Add everyone's share, and LUCY pays them for you.
3 weeks before: get fans ready
Pitch the song to Spotify's playlists. Share one link where fans can save it early.
Release week: post
Post short videos with the song on TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Email your fans.
After: get paid
See where people listen and post there next. The money comes in every month, and it's all yours.
What it costs
You can release free once a month and keep 70% of the money. Go Pro for £8 a month to release as much as you like and keep 100%.
Questions? Easy answers.
Do I need a label?+
No. A distributor like LUCY puts your music in stores, and you keep your rights.
How much does it cost?+
You can release free once a month and keep 70% of the money. Pro is £8 a month: release as much as you like and keep 100%.
How early should I start?+
4 to 6 weeks before release day.
What if I made the song with other people?+
Agree the shares first. Enter them in LUCY once, and everyone gets paid automatically.
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Get heard. Get paid. Stay independent.
Put your music on 470+ stores and apps. Release free and keep 70%, or go Pro and keep 100%.