SonicTribe Help

Question: Where is the SonicTribe based?
Answer: The SonicTribe grew out of a need to connect two brothers, musicians, one in New York and the other in San Francisco. Due to distance they stopped playing music together. Fortunate... read more

Question: By independent do you mean without record label?
Answer: Independent music is music created by musicians because THEY dig the sound; and that final sound is completely independent from everything but the artist's hard work and dedication... read more

Question: What does the SonicTribe offer that Myspace can't?
Answer: This is a very good question! Myspace.com is certainly one way to reach your market and to hear music. But it is not the most effective or efficient. The reason for this is that My... read more

Question: Is there a style of music you focus on or is it open to all independent music?
Answer: Because the SonicTribe is community based some groups and styles might get more attention than others from time to time. However, we are dedicated to continually developing the web... read more

Question: What does it cost to join?
Answer: Listener membership is FREE. Musicians, Producers and Venues are currently paying an annual promotional fee of $45.00 USD.... read more

Question: As a member of the SonicTribe how much do I get paid when I sell my music?
Answer: You get paid 91% of the net revenue SonicTribe receives from the sale of your CD or digitally distributed tracks. Want to know more about CD and Digital Distribution? Click here.... read more

Question: What is ASCAP?
Answer: ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) is the company that collects royalty payments related to the performance or use of its member's works. They also t... read more

Question: What is BMI?
Answer: BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is a company that collects license fees for its member songwriters, composers and music publishers, distributing these as royalties.... read more

Question: Can SonicTribe distribute my CD for me?
Answer: Absolutely! There are three ways we can help you distribute your CD: 1. Digital Distribution: (Digital Distribution) We will sell the entire CD directly from your SonicTribe pro... read more

Question: How does SonicTribe produce and distribute my CD?
Answer: We take an exact copy of your CD and CD case. Once an order comes in for your CD we press an exact copy of your CD and put it into a copy of your CD case. Because we want to mak... read more

Question: If I use Physical Distribution by SonicTribe what file types should I use for my CD artwork?
Answer: You should use either jpg or gif images of your CD artwork. HINT: When it comes to CD jewel cases, size matters! So, follow these directions for best results: CD ARTWORK INS... read more

Question: What is an ISO file?/How do I make an ISO file?
Answer: What is an ISO file? To avoid confusion, an ISO file is more properly called an "ISO image" or "ISO image file." “An ISO image is an archive file (also known as a disc image... read more

Question: What file type should I use for my song samples?
Answer: MP3... read more

Question: Can I sell my version of someone else's song, a cover song, on SonicTribe?
Answer: Absolutely! However, there are very strick laws about using someone else's music. If you decide to post OR sell your version of another artist's music you must follow these laws. B... read more