Make Waves vs BlockStage

Release your music with Make Waves. The music distribution and promotion platform for independent artists and labels releasing good music. Better platform, deal & support for your music. Make Waves is the easy-to-use platform for independent artists and labels releasing great music. Upload to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and 150+ streaming and download services, then build your audience, spot trends, and get paid so you can keep creating. Track streams, monitor releases, and keep tabs on your royalties right from your phone. Log in with your Make Waves account or sign up to start releasing today.

BlockStage is the all-in-one platform built for independent artists and record labels. Distribute your music, collect your royalties, and grow your career — without giving up a percentage of what you earn. MUSIC DISTRIBUTION Release your music to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, and 150+ streaming platforms worldwide. Keep 100% of your royalties. No annual fees per release. PUBLISHING & ROYALTY MANAGEMENT Register your compositions and collect publishing royalties from performing rights organizations worldwide. Track every stream, sync, and performance from one dashboard. ANALYTICS & CAREER INSIGHTS Connect your streaming profiles and get AI-powered insights across 18+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more. Understand what's working and where to grow. SMART LINKS & DIRECT-TO-FAN Create smart links for your releases and sell music, merchandise, and exclusive content directly to your fans. Accept payments and deliver downloads — no middleman. COVER & SYNC LICENSING License your music for sync placements and cover recordings. Manage licensing requests and track usage from a single dashboard. AI CREATIVE TOOLS Generate artwork, promotional visuals, and creative assets using AI. Extract lyrics automatically and build your press kit — all without leaving the app. BUILT FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS — 100% royalty retention — Music distribution to 150+ platforms — Publishing royalty collection — AI-powered career analytics — Smart links & fan monetization — Cover and sync licensing — Royalty wallet & payout management — AI image generation & creative tools Whether you're an emerging artist dropping your first single or an established independent label managing a full roster, BlockStage gives you the tools to run your music career like a business. Join thousands of independent artists & labels already using BlockStage.