Independent label and distributor survey Less is more

Olivia Jones and Tatiana Cirisano

January 2026

Key data and insights:

Longitudinal comparison of record label attitudes towards A&R, marketing, streaming, and AI
Top distributors used by independent labels, domestically and overseas
Average 2024 independent label and distributor revenue and distribution
Share of annual streaming revenue by DSP
Top business priorities for independent labels and distributors

This report sources data from:

MIDiA Research Independent Label & Distributor Survey 2025 (09/25), fielded globally, n = 144
MIDiA Research Independent Label and Distributor Survey 2024 (06/24), global, n = 198
MIDiA Research Independent Label Survey (05/23), global, n = 142
MIDiA Research Music Forecasts (6/25)

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