MCARTHUR
RECORDS
Global Music Infrastructure
Everything you need to know about Mcarthur Records, distribution, publishing, and how we power the music economy.
Mcarthur Records is a global music company operating as a record label, distributor, and publisher. We empower independent artists, labels, and distributors with a full‑stack music infrastructure — from distribution to 100+ DSPs, publishing administration, video distribution, and advanced analytics.
We deliver your music to over 100 digital service providers (DSPs) including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, and more. You upload your audio, metadata, and artwork via our portal, API, or FTP, and we handle the encoding, delivery, and reporting. Your royalties are collected and paid out to you directly.
Typically, we deliver your release to DSPs within 24–48 hours of submission. However, we recommend allowing at least 2–4 weeks for playlisting and promotional campaigns. For physical distribution, timelines vary by territory.
We distribute to all major streaming and download platforms, including:
We collect royalties from DSPs and pay you monthly (subject to minimum thresholds). You can track your earnings in real‑time through our analytics dashboard. Payments are made via PayPal, bank transfer, or cheque, depending on your preference.
Artist Plans are designed for independent artists and include unlimited releases, video distribution, AI tools, and promotional features. Label Plans add multi‑artist portals, sub‑label management, and advanced analytics. Distributor Plans are built for high‑volume catalogs with bulk upload, API access, white‑label support, and enterprise‑level reporting.
Yes. Mcarthur Records does not take ownership of your masters or publishing rights. We operate on a non‑exclusive basis, meaning you are free to work with other partners. You keep 100% of your rights and royalties, minus our distribution and service fees.
VEVO is a premium music video platform that showcases official artist videos. We offer VEVO channel creation and video distribution as an add‑on service. Discounts are available depending on your plan. With Distributor Ultimate, VEVO is included for free.
Yes. Mcarthur Records provides global publishing administration, including royalty collection from PROs, mechanical licensing, sync licensing, and copyright management. We work with songwriters and publishers to maximise their income and protect their works.
You can apply directly via our Partnership Application page. We review submissions within 3–5 business days. For urgent inquiries, you can also contact our partnerships team through the contact page.
For subscription plans, there is no long‑term commitment — you can cancel anytime. Partnership agreements are typically annual, with flexible terms tailored to your needs. All contracts are non‑exclusive.
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