Frekul is a service that solves a common problem for DTM producers: getting many people to hear their songs. With this platform, you can distribute your songs for free to more than 23 streaming services, including Apple Music and Spotify, and earn money from them. It also offers a wealth of promotional tools, such as Lumit distribution and a newsletter function, letting artists expand their audience worldwide without tedious paperwork. A major advantage is that it provides an environment where everyone from beginners to professionals can release and promote songs efficiently while focusing on making music.
However, in reality many run into problems such as "I don't know how to distribute my music" and "my plays don't go up even after I release a song."
That's the current situation.
There is a very handy site called "Frekul" that solves these problems, so this time we'll introduce how to register and use it.
How to Register
First, you need to create an account, so select "Artist Registration" at the upper right of Frekul's top page (https://frekul.com/).
In the "New Registration" tab, set your
- Account ID
- Email address
- Password
.
Set up your profile and images.
Allowing use of your songs lets you promote them and earn money from them, so unless you have a specific reason not to, check "Allow."
When you have entered everything, select "Save and Continue."
Next, upload your songs, enter the titles and save.
(You can also upload multiple songs at once.)
Registration is now complete.
Now let's look at specific ways to use it.
Distributing Your Songs
Basically, all of Frekul's services can be used for free.
The highlight among them is undoubtedly the "music distribution service."
As of March 2017, you can distribute your songs for free to a total of 23 sites, including Apple Music, LINE MUSIC and Spotify, which lets you earn money from them.
Once distribution starts on the iTunes Store and elsewhere, listeners can buy your songs and enjoy them on streaming services exactly as they would with professional artists, and the revenue from sales is paid back to you through Frekul.
Points to note are
- It takes around one month before distribution begins
- Artists receive 60% of the amount remaining after the distributor's fees are deducted
.
Frekul also takes care of all the detailed settings, such as pricing.
Another appeal is the care taken throughout to let artists focus on their music as much as possible.
Now let's go through the specific steps for distribution.
Select "Manage Songs" from the menu on the right to display the songs you uploaded.
If a "Missing information" mark appears, you need to add song information, so click it and fill in the details.
When you have entered everything, click "Distribute to services."
This completes the distribution procedure.
Promoting Your Songs
Simply completing the distribution procedure won't get your play counts up very much.
That's why Frekul provides a number of ways to promote your music.
Among them, we'd like to introduce the following two features, which we found especially handy and easy to use:
- Lumit distribution
- Newsletter function
.
Distributing Songs on Lumit
Lumit (http://lumit.me/) is a service available on PC, Android and iOS that automatically selects songs to match your mood of the day so you can listen to them.
Basically, when you upload a song and allow its use, it is automatically registered for Lumit distribution.
From "Lumit Info" in the left menu, you can check the songs currently being distributed and information such as play counts and ratings.
If your songs aren't shown here, or if you want to distribute a new one, try clicking "Add songs here."
Lumit is a service built around the concept of "discovering music you don't know."
In other words, by registering here,
someone will play your songs without you having to go out of your way to promote them.
The number of users is growing every day, so your chances of being heard by many people increase.
Lumit also has an interesting mechanism: the more "likes" a song gets, the more likely it is to be played.
The more your songs are appreciated, the more opportunities you have to be heard by many people, so it might be interesting to upload lots of songs and study which ones tend to be liked.
Sending a Newsletter
Frekul has a "newsletter function" as one of its features for connecting with artists.
Artists can regularly announce new releases and event information, and listeners can easily receive that information.
Now let's look at how to send it.
Select "Newsletter" in the left menu to switch to the email settings screen.
Here you can enter the body text and configure detailed settings.
By using "Step Mail Settings," you can also send emails at timings you set up in advance.
This completes the newsletter procedure.
Getting More Out of Frekul
There is still much more you can do with Frekul, but it's hard to learn and master everything.
There's a feature that helps cover these areas well, so we'll introduce it last.
Click the speech bubble icon at the upper left of the page to display a chat screen.
Here it recommends ways to make the most of the service, such as introducing features you haven't used yet and notifying you when your songs have been played.
It also notifies you when distribution of a song has started or when income comes in.
To use the service more conveniently and efficiently, it's a good idea to check it frequently.
What did you think of Frekul, which lets you release your work to the whole world for free and takes care of promotion and tedious paperwork for you?
Releasing songs you worked hard on can boost your motivation and lead to income.
Be sure to master it and enjoy a wonderful music life.
About the Author
momo (Mamoru Tanoue)
Born in 1995. Digital Performer user. Moved from Fukuoka to Tokyo as a composer after graduating from music school.
Debuted as a writer in August 2017, composing and arranging for Tsukicula's "STARDUST."
With the motto "songs that pierce the heart," momo is a multi-player who handles everything from lyrics, composition and arrangement to recording.
Also active as the composer and arranger of the art unit "Shiro."
Twitter ID: @momo_tanoue
"Shiro" Website: https://www.shiro.space/
"Shiro" Twitter ID: @shiro_unit
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How much does Frekul cost?
All of Frekul's basic features are free to use. There are no fees for the main features, such as music distribution, promotional features and newsletters. When revenue is generated, artists receive 60% of the amount remaining after the distributor's fees are deducted.
Q2. How long does it take before distribution starts?
It takes around one month from uploading a song until it appears on each distribution service. Frekul gives an estimate of when distribution will start, so you can plan ahead.
Q3. What exactly is Lumit distribution?
Lumit is a platform built around the concept of "discovering music you don't know." Registered songs are distributed automatically, increasing the chances that users will discover them. The more "likes" a song gets, the more likely it is to be played.
Q4. Can I upload multiple songs at the same time?
Yes, Frekul lets you upload multiple songs at the same time. You can register them together when creating your account, so you can manage your work efficiently.
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