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How long is the RouteNote approval process?

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According to their website, it takes 24-72 hours to be approved.

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Can I release an EP as a teenager?

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You can release music at any age. However, the T&C's of distributors, e.g. DistroKid, are a minimum of 18. Since a distributor is required to get music on Spotify this can prevent a minor from uploading their music to the platform. However, an adult can sign the agreement on a minor's behalf.

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Can someone download the music you upload on Spotify?

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Premium Spotify users can download music to 3 devices. However, the music is only playable while the user has an account. The downloaded music can only be played with the Spotify app. It is against the Spotify T&C's, and illegal in most countries, to 'rip' music from Spotify and download it outside of the service.

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How do you make money from putting a song on Spotify?

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Spotify pays a small royalty each time your music is played. This is paid to your distributor, e.g. Distrokid. You collect any earned royalties via your distributor.

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What distributors do it for free?

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BBN Music (bbn.one) and Amuse (amuse.io) are the only completely free ones. However, both of them take some of your royalties. BBN Music takes less of your money than Amuse does.

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Which music distributors are free?

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BBN Music (bbn.one) and Amuse (amuse.io) are basically the only completely free ones. However, both of them take some of your royalties (BBN Music takes less of your money than Amuse does in this case).

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