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How independent artists from India, UK, Canada and beyond grew their streams and royalties with Western Beats.

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🇮🇳Case Study · India

From 0 to 1M Streams: How an Independent Hindi Artist Went Global

A Delhi-based indie artist used Western Beats to reach listeners in 47 countries with zero upfront cost.

1M+

Streams in 6 months

6 min read
🇬🇧Case Study · UK + India

British Indian Artist Cracks Both Markets: Spotify UK + JioSaavn India

A London-based South Asian artist's blueprint for releasing music in two markets simultaneously — one submission, for free.

2 Markets

One submission

7 min read
🇨🇦Case Study · Canada

Punjabi Artist in Canada: Reaching India, UK & North America Simultaneously

How a Toronto-based Punjabi artist distributed to 3 countries in one submission — without paying DistroKid's annual fee.

3 Countries

Zero annual fee

5 min read
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Original Data · Cited by Artists & Labels

Research Reports

Data-backed analysis of the Indian and global music streaming market — written for artists, managers and labels.

Research Report
2026

State of Indian Music Streaming 2026: Royalties, Platforms & Global Reach

Original data on per-stream royalty rates across 8 platforms, market share, and diaspora audience sizes across UK, USA, Canada, UAE and Australia.

JioSaavn vs Spotify royalty ratesDiaspora market sizing8 platforms compared

150+ Data Points

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12 min read
Research Report
2026

The $2.4B Indian Diaspora Music Market: Where Artists Are Leaving Money Behind

Data analysis of 30M+ South Asian diaspora listeners in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and UAE — and the royalty opportunity independent artists are missing.

5 diaspora markets10–30x royalty multiplierCountry-by-country breakdown

$2.4B

Diaspora market size

10 min read
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Free Ebooks & Guides

Comprehensive playbooks for distributing your music — whether you're in India or anywhere in the world.

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62 Pages·Free PDF guide

The Complete Guide to Music Distribution in India 2026

62-page definitive guide: platforms, royalties, ISRC codes, cover art specs, metadata, playlist pitching and global strategy — completely free.

Choosing your distributor
ISRC & rights
Metadata & cover art
Release strategy
Reading royalty statements
Going global
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45 Pages·Free PDF guide

NRI Artist Playbook: Distributing Indian Music from UK, USA & Canada

45-page step-by-step playbook for South Asian artists abroad — reach both your local diaspora audience and India simultaneously.

Understanding your dual audience
Right distributor from abroad
Bilingual metadata
Territory editorial pitching
International royalties
Building press for two markets
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Infographics

Visual guides on royalties, platform comparisons and the Indian music market — built for artists and managers.

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Royalty ComparisonShareable · Updated 2026

How Much Do Streaming Platforms Pay in India? [2026 Royalty Rates]

Visual breakdown of per-stream royalty rates on JioSaavn, Spotify India, Apple Music, Gaana, Wynk and YouTube Music — side by side.

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2026
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Distributor ComparisonShareable · Updated July 2026

Western Beats vs DistroKid vs TuneCore vs CD Baby [India 2026]

The definitive visual comparison — fees, JioSaavn coverage, royalty splits, platform count and India support for every major distributor.

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Platforms, royalties, distribution strategy and the business of music — explained clearly for independent artists.

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DistroKid vs TuneCore vs Western Beats India 2026

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Free Music Distribution With No Fees India 2026

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How to Get an ISRC Code Free in India

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YouTube Music Royalties India 2026: Full Breakdown

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Music Distribution for NRI Artists: UK, USA & Canada

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