Independent Distribution Collective

Top shelf disty pros,
From the Bay across the World,
Get your music out.

For those who aren’t directly involved in the music industry, it may be difficult to understand what’s happened in the past few years. But let me boil it down to one simple word:
iTunes
The flourishing of digital music has been a great thing for the consumer and the major-​label record owner (ignore overblown claims about piracy) but no so much for the independent musician. Think of it like an ecosystem. A new big fish comes in and eats up all the food. Suddenly, the whole ecosystem collapses, affecting not just the medium fish but the small fish and microorganisms, too.
It’s in this context one can understand why Independent Distribution Collective is so outstanding and worthy of 5 stars. As traditional physical distributors, they’ve survived! And they haven’t just survived, they’ve thrived!
In fact, Steffen Franz was nominated 2009 Best Traditional Distribution Executive by the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP). This is out of the whole music industry!
So if you’re an independent artist looking to get your music heard, to get your CD into stores, IDC are your guys. They get it done. Period.
But more than that, this is the place to go get solid advice about where to promote and how, what merchandise to create, what shows to book, and all those other details that build a career. Steffen and his team are well-​versed in the music industry, and Steffen himself has a wealth of knowledge at his disposal as not just a distribution exec but a tour manager, producer, and musician. You can even ask him for recording tips.
Try getting that same level of service from a bigger distribution outlet. In fact, try getting them to return your calls once the deal is signed.
The difference with IDC is that they care about their clients’ success. They’re a small company of great, smart guys. And in true San Francisco spirit, they’re in it for the music.
So your disc is pressed and you’re ready for success. How are you gonna get your sounds out there? As you do your research, give these guys a call. You won’t regret it.