EmuBands

EmuBands: digital music distribution from Glasgow

EmuBands is a digital music distribution service aimed at artists and record labels. The company was formed in 2005 with the aim of providing an efficient, affordable and easy-to-use tool for releasing music on the leading digital platforms and selling it online. It is based in Glasgow, a city recognised by UNESCO as a City of Music.

The service allows users to distribute their releases to the world's leading digital retailers, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, as well as other platforms. The company presents itself as the trusted partner of thousands of artists, labels and managers across the world, and states that it has worked with thousands of artists and labels across many genres and at various stages in their careers since it was founded.

Pricing models and royalty control

EmuBands offers two main payment options. The first is a one-time set-up fee per release, after which the release stays live on digital platforms indefinitely with no further costs. The second is a Premium subscription that allows unlimited distribution; if the user cancels the subscription, they have the option to pay a one-time fee to keep their releases live.

The company highlights that artists keep 100% of their royalties and retain control of their copyright. Royalty access is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and users can request payment at any time with no minimum threshold. In addition, no takedown fees are charged.

Control over distribution and platforms

Users can select the digital retail outlets where they want their music to appear. Depending on the model chosen, a release stays on those platforms until the user requests its removal, or it can become a forever release if the Premium subscription is cancelled and the one-time fee option is chosen. The company stresses that it does not charge for removing content.

Team profile and service approach

The EmuBands team comes from many different backgrounds: some members have previously worked in the music industry and others are musicians themselves. The company describes its approach as personal and transparent, focused on making the release process easier for the independent community. It states that it does not cut corners and that it aims to offer an efficient service for artists and labels, regardless of the stage of their careers.

Recent activity and partnerships

The site features recent news and posts. These include that on 23rd September 2026 Spotify launched Fresh Finds Forward for emerging independent artists, and that on 15th September 2026 EmuBands partnered with Laylo to help artists turn listeners into fans. It also includes an article from 19th August 2026 on consistency as a release tool, focused on the artist Alice Faye.