Distrokid

I signed up for DistroKid expecting a simple, transparent way to distribute my music. What I got instead was a confusing billing mess, multiple unexplained charges, and a system that makes it nearly impossible to understand what you’re actually paying for.

Despite being charged for an “Ultimate – 5 artists” plan, I was never clearly shown how to properly add or manage multiple artists. Even worse, my credit card was charged more than once, including amounts that don’t fully appear inside my DistroKid account receipts. One charge shows up on my bank statement, but not in DistroKid’s billing history at all—leaving me with no invoice, no explanation, and no accountability.

This post documents exactly what happened, with screenshots, dates, and amounts. If you’re an independent artist trusting automated platforms with your money, this is the kind of experience you need to see before clicking “subscribe.”