Streaming built for independent artists
Upload eligible original music and build an artist profile fans can follow.
Artist onboarding
Independent Artist Resources + Music Coast Artist Access
Protect your catalog, understand your royalty paths, and learn how to bring your music to Music Coast.
Music Coast is an indie-first music streaming app built for artists who want streaming, discovery, artist profiles, media coverage, fan support, and clearer monetization tools in one place.
1. Request access
Artists, managers, labels, and authorized representatives can start the review process here.
2. Verify rights
Music Coast may request proof of master, artwork, publishing, metadata, and third-party material permissions.
3. Build your profile
Connect streaming, artist storytelling, media coverage, booking links, shop links, and fan support tools.
4. Prepare for monetization
Review royalty paths, eligible ad-supported monetization, and coins/tokens disclosures before launch.
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Download Music Coast
Available on iOS and Android.
Artists can create a listener account first, explore the app, and then request artist access so their music and profile can be reviewed.
Why join
Why Artists Join Music Coast
Music Coast connects the app, artist profiles, coverage, discovery, monetization education, and fan support into one artist-forward experience.
Artist-first monetization
Music Coast’s ad-supported monetization is designed around direct attribution, not a broad pooled streaming model.
Fan support tools
Coins/tokens are artist-support tools that give listeners another way to support artists directly where enabled.
Media + discovery
Music Coast connects streaming with interviews, articles, festival coverage, photo galleries, playlists, and artist storytelling.
Booking + shop links
Artists can connect fans to booking, merch, shop, and social links directly from their profile.
Licensed/reporting-focused
Music Coast is being built around proper rights, royalty reporting, and transparent artist education.
Trust + coverage
Music Coast Licensing & Royalty Reporting Coverage
Music Coast is built around proper rights, reporting, and artist transparency.
United States
Music Coast has U.S. licensing/reporting coverage through The MLC for eligible digital audio mechanical royalties, along with U.S. performance licensing coverage through ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR.
Selected international territories
Music Coast has ICE coverage for selected international territories and covered repertoire/rights.
Artist-uploaded masters
Artists, labels, or authorized representatives must have the rights to upload and license the master recording, artwork, publishing permissions, metadata, and any other materials they provide to Music Coast.
Important note:
Royalty flows depend on the right, territory, repertoire, metadata, and rights-holder registration. Artists should still make sure their works are registered with their PRO, The MLC where applicable, publishers/admins, SoundExchange where applicable, and any relevant collection societies. Music Coast describes this as licensing/reporting coverage in the U.S. and selected international territories.
Monetization
How Music Coast Artist Monetization Works
Music Coast monetization has multiple parts. Eligibility, deductions, reporting timing, and payout rules can vary by program, territory, rights, metadata, and platform rules.
Royalty reporting
Music Coast reports eligible usage through the applicable licensing/reporting channels based on territory, rights, repertoire, metadata, and usage type.
Direct ad-supported monetization
For eligible ad-supported monetization, Music Coast’s model is an 80/20 split on net ad revenue attributed to an artist’s music, artist page, or eligible monetized placement. 80% goes to the artist/rightsholder and 20% is retained by Music Coast.
Fan support through coins/tokens
Coins/tokens are designed as artist-support tools where enabled. They are separate from royalties and may be subject to platform fees, taxes, refunds, chargebacks, and payout eligibility rules.
What “net ad revenue” means:
“Net ad revenue” means ad revenue received after applicable deductions such as ad network fees, invalid traffic, refunds, chargebacks, taxes, payment processing fees, platform fees, and other required deductions.
You Keep Ownership of Your Music
Uploading to Music Coast does not transfer ownership of your songs, recordings, artwork, or brand to Music Coast.
Artists keep ownership of their music and grant Music Coast a non-exclusive license only so the platform can host, stream, cache, display, promote, and operate the music inside the Music Coast service.
Artist onboarding
How to Get Your Music on Music Coast
Use this path to prepare your catalog, confirm rights, and move from artist outreach to artist review.
Request artist access
Tell us who you are, your artist name, and whether you are the artist, label, manager, or authorized representative.
Confirm your rights
You must own or control the master recording, artwork, metadata, publishing permissions, and upload rights for the territories where your music will be available.
Prepare your release information
Have your artist name, track titles, artwork, ISRCs, UPC if available, writer credits, publisher/admin information, explicit tags, featured artists, split information, and release details ready.
Submit your music
Once approved, you can provide your release files and metadata for review.
Build your artist presence
Use Music Coast to build your profile, share music, connect booking/shop links, promote interviews/articles, and participate in eligible monetization opportunities.
Release prep
Artist Upload Checklist
Have these items ready before submitting music for artist review or monetization eligibility.
Artist name
Legal/rightsholder name
Contact email
Manager/label contact if applicable
Audio files
Cover artwork
Track titles
ISRCs
UPC if available
Release date
Explicit/clean tags
Featured artists
Producer credits
Writer credits
Publisher/admin information
Master owner
Publishing split information
PRO affiliation
The MLC registration status, if applicable
SoundExchange registration status, if applicable
Proof of rights for samples, covers, remixes, or third-party material
Payment/tax information when monetization is enabled
Rights warning:
Covers, remixes, mashups, DJ mixes, and sampled works may require additional proof of rights and may not be accepted unless permissions are verified.
Rights Verification Matters
Music Coast is an opt-in platform for artists, labels, and authorized representatives. Uploaders may be asked to verify that they control the rights to the master recording, artwork, metadata, and any third-party materials included in their release.
Music Coast may reject, remove, restrict, or pause monetization for content if rights cannot be verified or if a dispute is received.
Special rights
Covers, Remixes, Samples, and DJ Mixes
Some types of music require additional permissions before they can be accepted.
Cover songs, remixes, mashups, DJ mixes, sampled tracks, and tracks using third-party beats or loops may require proof of rights, licenses, or written permissions before upload or monetization.
If rights cannot be verified, Music Coast may reject the submission or limit availability.
Royalty education
Understanding the Different Royalty Paths
A stream can involve more than one right. This overview helps artists separate master rights, publishing, collective royalties, and Music Coast direct monetization.
Master recording
The master recording is usually controlled by the artist, label, or recording owner.
Musical work / composition
The musical work is usually controlled by songwriters, publishers, or publishing administrators.
Performance royalties
Performance royalties are handled through PROs and collection societies depending on territory and usage.
Mechanical royalties
For eligible U.S. digital audio uses, The MLC administers the blanket mechanical license for musical works.
Sound recording digital performance royalties
SoundExchange is mainly connected to non-interactive digital streaming and digital radio, not every on-demand interactive stream.
Music Coast direct monetization
Music Coast direct monetization is separate from statutory or collective royalties. Eligible artists/rightsholders may receive platform monetization from attributed ad revenue, fan support tools, or other eligible monetized placements.
Policies
Artist Policies & Disclosures
Review the policies that support upload rights, monetization, coins/tokens, privacy, terms, and copyright handling on Music Coast.
Artist walkthroughs
Music Coast-hosted walkthroughs
Step-by-step release, metadata, playlist-promo, and ad setup guides written for artists who want the process explained clearly before they pay someone else to do it.
Release setup
Release & Metadata Checklist
A practical release-prep walkthrough for artist names, song titles, credits, identifiers, artwork, lyrics, explicit tags, and delivery timing in United States of America.
Read guide →Before release day
Splits, Credits & Ownership Basics
A plain-language guide to writing down who owns what, who should be credited, and which details artists should collect before releasing music in United States of America.
Read guide →DIY playlist promotion
Playlist Landing Page Promo Guide
A clean workflow for sending fans to one focused playlist, video, or release destination from Instagram, Meta, Google, YouTube, newsletters, and Linktree-style pages.
Read guide →Meta + Instagram
Meta & Instagram Ads Starter Guide
A starter workflow for matching the campaign objective, creative, audience, destination, and reporting before artists spend real money on Meta or Instagram ads.
Read guide →Google + YouTube
Google & YouTube Campaign Basics
A practical guide for testing search, YouTube, and landing-page campaigns without confusing impressions, views, clicks, and real fan behavior.
Read guide →FAQ
Artist FAQ
Short answers for artists, managers, labels, and authorized representatives before they request access.
Is Music Coast a distributor?
Music Coast is a streaming platform, not a traditional distributor. Artists should still use their distributor, publisher/admin, PRO, and royalty collection registrations where applicable.
Do I keep ownership of my music?
Yes. Uploading to Music Coast does not transfer ownership. Artists grant Music Coast a non-exclusive license to host, stream, display, promote, and operate the music within the service.
Who can upload music?
Artists, labels, managers, distributors, or authorized representatives may request access when they control or have permission for the rights involved.
What rights do I need before uploading?
You need rights or permissions for the master recording, artwork, metadata, publishing/composition use, samples, featured artists, and any third-party material.
Can labels or managers upload for artists?
Yes, if they are authorized to act for the artist or rights owner and can provide verification if Music Coast requests it.
Can I upload cover songs?
Cover songs may require additional licensing or proof of permissions before they can be accepted or monetized.
Can I upload remixes, DJ mixes, or samples?
Only if you can verify the required permissions for the third-party material. If rights cannot be verified, Music Coast may reject or restrict the submission.
How does Music Coast’s 80/20 ad monetization work?
For eligible ad-supported monetization, artists receive 80% of net ad revenue attributed to eligible artist content, and Music Coast retains 20%.
What does “net ad revenue” mean?
Net ad revenue means ad revenue received after applicable deductions such as ad network fees, invalid traffic, refunds, chargebacks, taxes, payment processing fees, platform fees, and other required deductions.
Are coins/tokens the same as royalties?
No. Coins/tokens are fan-support tools where enabled and are separate from royalty reporting.
Do I need to be registered with a PRO?
Songwriters and publishers should review PRO or collection society registration based on their territory, catalog, and professional needs.
Do I need to register with The MLC?
For eligible U.S. digital audio mechanical royalties, songwriters and publishers should review The MLC registration where applicable.
Does SoundExchange apply to Music Coast streams?
SoundExchange is mainly connected to non-interactive digital streaming and digital radio. Artists should review whether SoundExchange applies to their catalog and uses.
Which countries/territories does Music Coast currently support?
Music Coast describes its active licensing/reporting position as coverage in the U.S. and selected international territories. Availability can depend on rights, repertoire, metadata, territory, and platform rules.
When are artist payouts made?
Payout timing can depend on eligibility, valid activity, thresholds, reporting cycles, payment method, tax information, disputes, refunds, and platform rules.
What payment methods are available?
Available payout methods may vary by country, account status, and monetization program. Music Coast may request payment and tax information before payouts are enabled.
What happens if there is a copyright dispute?
Music Coast may remove, restrict, hold, or pause monetization for disputed content while rights are reviewed.
Can I remove my music from Music Coast?
Artists or authorized representatives can request removal according to Music Coast policies, rights obligations, and operational timelines.
Can I add booking, merch, shop, and social links?
Yes. Artist profiles are designed to connect fans to booking, merch, shop, and social links where available.
Can Music Coast interview or feature artists on the platform?
Music Coast may feature artists through interviews, articles, festival coverage, playlists, social clips, or other editorial opportunities, subject to editorial review and availability.
Artist access
Request Artist Access
Tell Music Coast who you represent, what rights you control, and how our team can review your artist profile or release submission.
Resource directory
Country/Territory Resource Directory
This directory helps artists find royalty, licensing, wellness, and release resources by territory. It does not mean every listed territory is currently included in Music Coast’s active streaming licensing coverage.
Rights & Registration
5U.S. Copyright Office
Register musical works and sound recordings, learn what copyright protects, and keep official records for your catalog.
Musical Works vs. Sound Recordings
Understand the difference between a song/composition and a master recording before registering or splitting ownership.
USPTO Artist / Band Name Trademarks
Research whether your artist name, band name, or brand name should be protected as a trademark before you scale.
US ISRC / Recording Identifiers
ISRCs uniquely identify individual sound recordings and music videos so platforms and royalty systems can track usage.
ISNI Artist Identifiers
ISNI helps identify public names for artists, writers, performers, publishers, and organizations across data systems.
Royalties & Licensing
8United States of America
United States selected. Use these resources to understand registration, royalty, release, promotion, crisis, and wellness paths that may apply to your catalog.
ASCAP
One U.S. PRO option for songwriters, composers, and publishers collecting public performance royalties.
BMI
One U.S. PRO option for songwriters, composers, and publishers collecting public performance royalties.
SESAC
A U.S. performing rights organization that represents affiliated songwriters, composers, and publishers.
Global Music Rights (GMR)
A public performance rights organization and licensing option representing selected songwriter and publisher catalogs.
The Mechanical Licensing Collective
Register, claim, and manage musical works data so eligible U.S. digital audio mechanical royalties can be matched and paid.
SoundExchange
Register as a featured artist or rights owner to collect eligible U.S. digital performance royalties for sound recordings.
Songfile / HFA
License cover songs and other mechanical uses for physical and digital formats when you need permission to use another composition.
Music Reports
Rights holders can use Music Reports tools and direct licenses to keep catalog data accurate for royalty processing.
Release & Metadata
2Split Sheet Checklist
Before release day, document writers, publishers, ownership percentages, producers, master owners, and contact details.
Release Metadata Checklist
Keep artist names, song titles, credits, ISRCs, UPCs, explicit tags, artwork, lyrics, and contributor roles consistent everywhere.
Promotion & Advertising
5DIY artist promotion · United States of America
You do not need to pay for basic setup knowledge. Start with official ad-platform guides, one measurable playlist/release landing page, clean UTMs, and honest fan targeting before increasing spend.
Set one goal
Use one landing page
Track clicks
Test small budgets
Use Music Coast apps
Meta / Instagram ad objectives
Use Meta's free objective guidance before spending. Match the campaign goal to the job: awareness, traffic to a playlist landing page, engagement, leads, app promotion, or sales.
Instagram traffic to profiles or links
Learn when a traffic campaign should send fans to a website, app, Instagram profile, Messenger, WhatsApp, or call destination instead of paying for vague promo promises.
Google Ads landing-page performance
Track the pages receiving paid traffic, compare landing-page results, and avoid judging a campaign only by impressions or cheap clicks.
YouTube ad metrics
Review views, engagement, clicks, audience, and related video-campaign metrics so music-video promotion is measured by real behavior, not vanity claims.
Playlist landing pages and embeds
You can build a simple page with a playlist or track embed, then send Meta, Instagram, Google, YouTube, email, and Linktree traffic to one measurable destination.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
3988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone around you is in emotional distress or crisis in the U.S., call or text 988 for immediate support.
Backline
Mental health and wellness support created for the music industry, including artists, crew, managers, and families.
MusiCares
Support for music professionals, including mental health, recovery, disaster relief, and emergency financial assistance.
Recovery & Wellness
2SAMHSA National Helpline
A confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance-use support in the U.S.
FindTreatment.gov
Search for mental health and substance-use treatment facilities by location, care type, and payment options.
Next step
Ready to Bring Your Music to Music Coast?
Request artist access, review the upload checklist, and start building your artist presence on Music Coast.