Sell Direct. Distribute Globally

Sell exclusive pre-releases directly to your fans, and distribute your music to Spotify, Apple, YouTube and other streaming platforms.

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Upstream is the all-in-one solution for indie artists who want full control over their direct-to-consumer music sales and music distribution.

Sell Directly to Your Fans

Set Your Own Prices – Keep more of what you earn by selling your music directly from your Artist profile.

Exclusive Drops & Limited Releases – Give your superfans and biggest supporters early access to new music before it hits streaming services.

Sell My Music

Distribute Your Music Worldwide

Get on All Major Platforms – One upload gets your music released onto Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and more.

Fast, Seamless Distribution – Release your music on your schedule, with no delays or hidden fees.

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Upstream puts independent artists first. Whether you’re selling directly to fans or distributing worldwide, you maintain control of your music, catalog, pricing, and profits.

Empower your audio artistry with Upstream—where your music meets the world.

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Frequently asked questions

What is UpStream?

UpStream is a brand-new service developed by EngineEars.com, purposely built for independent artists to simplify the way you promote and earn money from your music. Whether it’s getting your music released to digital stores and streaming platforms around the globe, or selling your songs directly to your fans, you can do both in a single tool.

Do I need to sign up for an account to use UpStream?

Yes, you’ll need to sign up to create an account on EngineEars.com to use UpStream. If you already have an EngineEars.com account, you will have access to UpStream

What payment methods are accepted?

Your fans can directly purchase your music on UpStream by using the following supported payment methods: Credit Card, Bank Debit Card, Cash app, or Klarna (installments).

Can I upload my catalog to sell directly to my fans on UpStream?

Yes! UpStream offers indie artists the freedom and ability to sell my music online directly to my fans. Just create a release on UpStream, upload your songs, set your price and then sell your music to fans.

Can I use UpStream to release my songs to Spotify?

Yes! UpStream provides music distribution for independent artists so you can seamlessly release your songs to Spotify and other major streaming platforms around the world including Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and many more.

Can I use UpStream to release my music to Apple Music?

Yes, absolutely. UpStream provides music distribution for independent artists so you can easily release your music to Apple Music and other major streaming platforms globally including Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and many more.

Can I use UpStream to distribute my music to YouTube?

Yes, definitely. UpStream provides music distribution for independent artists so you can quickly distribute your music to YouTube and other platforms and streaming services globally including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and many more.

Can I use UpStream to distribute my songs to Instagram and to Facebook?

Yes, of course. UpStream provides music distribution for independent artists so you can simply distribute your songs to Facebook and to Instagram, as well as other online streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, TikTok and many more.

Can I use UpStream to release a song to TikTok?

Yes you can. UpStream provides music distribution for independent artists so you can conveniently release your songs to TikTok, plus many other streaming platforms around the globe including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, Instagram, Facebook and many more.

Does UpStream offer mastering services to prepare my songs for release?

Yes! UpStream is powered by EngineEars, the leading platform for hiring trusted, professional mixing and mastering engineers. Unlike other services, we don’t just run your song through an AI or presets to master it. You can hire a mastering engineer and collaborate with a seasoned professional to take your song to the next level before release.

Do I have to use UpStream for both releasing and selling my music, or can I use it for just one?

UpStream was specifically built to simplify the numerous tools an independent artist needs to use to cost-effectively monetize and promote their music releases. That’s why UpStream was designed to offer both direct-to-fan music sales and music release distribution capabilities together. While you can choose to use just one capability or the other based on your needs, you will likely benefit by not having the headache of managing separate tools and their fees. You have full independence and control to decide how best to leverage UpStream. 

How do artists benefit from releasing on UpStream?

UpStream is the only solution that allows artists to both release their music and sell direct-to-fans. 
On UpStream, Artists are able to: 
- Release their music to streaming platforms and digital stores around the world
- Define their own prices (fixed or flexible) for selling their music digitally
- Control fan access to their music based on purchase permissions
- Get paid instantly after each completed sale transaction.
- Withdraw earnings collected from both completed sales and streaming royalties
- Apply earnings as credits to pay for future music projects so you can hire recording, mixing, mastering services on EngineEars.com