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1<section class="relative h-screen bg-black overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-black via-transparent to-black/50 pointer-events-none"></div><div class="relative z-10 h-full flex flex-col justify-end pb-20 md:pb-32 px-6 md:px-16 lg:px-24"><p class="text-[10px] font-medium tracking-[0.35em] uppercase text-white/30 mb-6" style="opacity:0">The platform for independent labels</p><div class="max-w-5xl"><h1 class="sr-only" aria-label="Music Distribution and Catalog Protection Platform for Independent Labels">Music Distribution and Catalog Protection Platform for Independent Labels</h1><div class="overflow-hidden" aria-hidden="true"><span class="block text-[clamp(3rem,12vw,13rem)] font-semibold leading-[0.85] tracking-[-0.03em] text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(80px)">Distribute.</span></div><div class="overflow-hidden" aria-hidden="true"><span class="block text-[clamp(3rem,12vw,13rem)] font-semibold leading-[0.85] tracking-[-0.04em] text-white/30 whitespace-nowrap" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(80px)">Protect.</span></div><div class="h-px bg-white/30 mt-6 md:mt-8 origin-left" style="transform:scaleX(0)"></div><div class="overflow-hidden"><p class="text-white/60 text-sm md:text-[clamp(1rem,2.2vw,1.5rem)] font-normal mt-5 md:mt-8 tracking-[-0.01em] max-w-lg leading-relaxed" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px)">
1Music distribution, analytics, contracts, payouts, and anti-piracy protection. One platform to run your entire label.</p></div><div class="flex items-center gap-4 mt-8 md:mt-10" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)"><a class="px-7 py-3.5 bg-white text-black text-sm font-medium rounded-full hover:bg-white/90 transition-colors duration-200" href="/en/lets-talk">Request a demo</a><a class="px-6 py-4 text-white/50 text-[11px] font-medium uppercase tracking-[0.12em] hover:text-white transition-colors duration-200" href="/en/about-us">Learn more</a></div></div><div class="absolute bottom-8 right-8 md:right-16 hidden md:flex flex-col items-center gap-3" style="opacity:0"><span class="text-[10px] font-medium tracking-[0.3em] uppercase text-white/30 [writing-mode:vertical-lr]">Scroll</span><div class="w-px h-12 bg-gradient-to-b from-white/40 to-transparent"></div></div></div></section><section class="relative h-[700vh] bg-[#0a0a0a]"><div class="sticky top-0 h-screen flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute inset-0 flex items-center 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bg-white/[0.08]"></div></div><div class="flex-1 max-w-xs mx-auto"><div class="bg-white/[0.04] rounded-md px-3 py-1"><span class="text-[10px] text-white/20 font-medium">fwdmusic.com</span></div></div></div><div class="relative"><div class="relative" style="opacity:0"><video class="w-full" src="/dashboard/one_platform.mov" muted="" loop="" playsInline="" preload="auto" aria-label="One platform." aria-hidden="true"></video></div><div class="absolute inset-0" style="opacity:0"><video class="w-full" src="/dashboard/real_time_performance.m4v" muted="" loop="" playsInline="" preload="none" aria-label="Real-time performance" aria-hidden="true"></video></div><div class="absolute inset-0" style="opacity:0"><video class="w-full" src="/dashboard/artist_wallet_payout.m4v" muted="" loop="" playsInline="" preload="none" aria-label="Artist wallets" aria-hidden="true"></video></div><div class="absolute inset-0" style="opacity:0"><video class="w-full" src="/dashboard/create_manage.m4v" muted="" loop="" 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catalog.</span></h3></div></div><div class="absolute bottom-20 md:bottom-28 left-0 right-0 px-6 md:px-12 z-20" style="opacity:0"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto"><h3 class="text-[clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem)] font-medium text-white leading-tight tracking-[-0.02em]">Artist wallets<br/><span class="text-white/30">and payout approval built in.</span></h3></div></div><div class="absolute bottom-20 md:bottom-28 left-0 right-0 px-6 md:px-12 z-20" style="opacity:0"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto"><h3 class="text-[clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem)] font-medium text-white leading-tight tracking-[-0.02em]">Create, manage, distribute<br/><span class="text-white/30">releases from one place.</span></h3></div></div><div class="absolute bottom-20 md:bottom-28 left-0 right-0 px-6 md:px-12 z-20" style="opacity:0"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto"><h3 class="text-[clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem)] font-medium text-white leading-tight tracking-[-0.02em]">Distribution and protection<br/><span class="text-white/30">connected.</span></h3></div></div><div class="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center z-30" style="opacity:0"><div class="text-center px-6"><h3 class="text-[clamp(2rem,6vw,4.5rem)] font-semibold leading-[0.95] tracking-[-0.03em] text-white mb-4">Forward runs<br/><span class="text-white/20">your entire label.</span></h3><p class="text-white/30 text-base md:text-lg font-normal max-w-md mx-auto">
1Music distribution. Analytics. Contracts. Payouts. Protection.</p></div></div></div></section><section class="relative bg-black overflow-hidden"><div class="relative z-10 max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 md:px-16 pt-20 md:pt-44 pb-16 md:pb-28" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(60px)"><p class="text-[10px] font-medium tracking-[0.4em] uppercase text-white/20 mb-4 md:mb-5">Catalog protection</p><h2 class="text-[clamp(2rem,6vw,5rem)] font-semibold leading-[0.92] tracking-[-0.03em] text-white">Other music distributors<br/>deliver your music.<br/><span class="text-white/20">We also protect it.</span></h2></div><div class="relative min-h-[80vh] md:min-h-screen flex flex-col justify-center py-12 md:py-20"><canvas class="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full pointer-events-none" role="img" aria-label="Audio waveform visualization for authio AI detection"></canvas><div class="relative z-10 max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 md:px-16 w-full"><div style="opacity:0"><svg class="w-28 md:w-45 h-auto mb-10 md:mb-20" viewBox="80 430 1160 390" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-label="authio - AI Audio Detection Platform"><path fill="#3661c8" d="M 934.666687 460.599976 C 925.866638 463.799988 914.400024 475.666687 911.200012 485 C 904.400024 505.266663 913.06665 526.733337 932 536.06665 C 941.200012 540.599976 956.799988 540.200012 966.93335 535.266663 C 991.733337 523.133362 996.799988 489.666687 976.799988 469.666687 C 972.266663 465.133362 967.733337 462.06665 963.466675 460.599976 C 955.333313 457.799988 942.666687 457.799988 934.666687 460.599976 Z"></path><path fill="#ffffff" d="M 681.333313 617 L 681.333313 774.333313 L 712.666687 774.333313 L 744 774.333313 L 744 711.266663 C 744 674.599976 744.666687 645.93335 745.333313 642.599976 C 750.400024 620.733337 765.333313 608.599976 787.333313 608.599976 C 804.666687 608.466675 818.133362 616.200012 824.93335 630.06665 L 828.666687 637.666687 L 829.06665 705.93335 L 829.466675 774.333313 L 860.799988 774.333313 L 892 774.333313 L 892 700.466675 C 892 638.866638 891.599976 624.733337 889.866638 615.533325 C 882.533325 576.599976 852.266663 553 809.866638 553 C 786.533325 553 765.599976 560.466675 750.93335 574.06665 L 744 580.466675 L 744 520.06665 L 744 459.666687 L 712.666687 459.666687 L 681.333313 459.666687 L 681.333313 617 Z"></path><path fill="#ffffff" d="M 547.06665 611.93335 C 547.466675 736.466675 547.200012 731.799988 554.799988 746.866638 C 558.666687 754.599976 570.666687 766.333313 579.466675 770.733337 C 591.733337 777 600.799988 778.866638 617.333313 778.866638 C 633.06665 778.866638 642.93335 777 655.333313 771.666687 L 661.333313 769.133362 L 661.333313 743.133362 L 661.333313 717.266663 L 656.400024 719.666687 C 648.93335 723.266663 636.400024 725.400024 629.06665 724.466675 C 619.06665 723.133362 613.733337 719.93335 610.666687 713.666687 C 608.133362 708.466675 608 705.400024 608 659.93335 L 608 611.666687 L 634.666687 611.666687 L 661.333313 611.666687 L 661.333313 586.333313 L 661.333313 561 L 634.666687 561 L 608 561 L 608 529 L 608 497 L 577.333313 497 L 546.533325 497 L 547.06665 611.93335 Z"></path><path fill="#ffffff" d="M 193.199997 555.133362 C 142.933334 564.200012 109.466667 609.266663 109.333336 667.799988 C 109.333336 695 115.599998 716.466675 129.600006 737.666687 C 144.133331 759.400024 163.733337 772.733337 189.333328 778.466675 C 203.866669 781.666687 214 781.666687 227.866669 778.333313 C 241.46666 775 252.800003 769.266663 262.133331 760.733337 C 265.866669 757.133362 269.466675 754.333313 269.866669 754.333313 C 270.266663 754.333313 270.666656 758.866638 270.666656 764.333313 L 270.666656 774.333313 L 298.666656 774.333313 L 326.666656 774.333313 L 326.666656 667 L 326.666656 559.666687 L 298.666656 559.666687 L 270.799988 559.666687 L 270.399994 569.133362 L 270 578.599976 L 264 573 C 254.800003 564.599976 238.933334 557.533325 224.133331 555 C 209.333328 552.599976 206.666672 552.599976 193.199997 555.133362 Z M 236.133331 611.133362 C 249.333328 614.866638 261.466675 625.400024 268.399994 639.133362 C 269.600006 641.400024 271.466675 648.06665 272.666656 654.200012 C 278.533325 683 264.933319 712.200012 241.333328 721.133362 C 206.399994 734.466675 170.53334 710.200012 168.266663 671.666687 C 167.866669 664.466675 168.266663 657.266663 169.333328 652.866638 C 176.666672 621.666687 206.933334 602.733337 236.133331 611.133362 Z"></path><path fill="#ffffff" d="M 1087.333374 555.799988 C 1046.133301 560.333313 1015.466675 584.599976 1002.799988 623 C 993.733337 650.599976 993.733337 682.733337 1002.799988 711 C 1008 727.266663 1014.666687 738.333313 1026.666626 750.466675 C 1034.800049 758.599976 1039.199951 761.799988 1049.333374 766.866638 C 1068.800049 776.333313 1075.333374 777.666687 1102.666626 777.666687 C 1128.533325 777.666687 1135.733276 776.333313 1152.666626 768.466675 C 1184.93335 753.400024 1204 723.266663 1208 681.266663 C 1212.93335 628.733337 1192.266724 584.866638 1154 566.333313 C 1135.333374 557.266663 1110.266724 553.266663 1087.333374 555.799988 Z M 111
15.733276 601.666687 C 1125.599976 604.599976 1135.733276 614.333313 1141.199951 626.333313 C 1154.533325 655.133362 1150.93335 700.599976 1133.733276 719.666687 C 1126 728.200012 1117.06665 732.866638 1106.133301 733.93335 C 1078.400024 736.466675 1059.199951 715.533325 1056.133301 679 C 1053.466675 647.133362 1061.333374 619.93335 1076.666626 608.200012 C 1087.06665 600.333313 1102.400024 597.799988 1115.733276 601.666687 Z"></path><path fill="#ffffff" d="M 348.399994 638.599976 C 348.933319 714.200012 348.933319 716.599976 351.866669 726.333313 C 355.466675 738.333313 359.866669 746.200012 367.733337 754.733337 C 378.933319 766.599976 396.799988 775 417.733337 778.333313 C 430.666656 780.466675 460.266663 779.400024 471.333344 776.333313 C 492.799988 770.599976 510.666656 756.200012 519.333313 738.06665 C 528.799988 718.333313 528.400024 721.666687 528.93335 637.266663 L 529.466675 561 L 501.466675 561 L 473.466675 561 L 473.066681 630.733337 L 472.666656 700.466675 L 468.666656 708.466675 C 465.200012 715.266663 463.600006 716.866638 456.933319 720.200012 C 443.466675 727.133362 424.799988 725.266663 414.666656 716.200012 C 405.333344 707.666687 405.333344 707.799988 405.333344 630.06665 L 405.333344 561 L 376.533325 561 L 347.733337 561 L 348.399994 638.599976 Z"></path><path fill="#ffffff" d="M 920 667.666687 L 920 774.333313 L 949.333313 774.333313 L 978.666687 774.333313 L 978.666687 667.666687 L 978.666687 561 L 949.333313 561 L 920 561 L 920 667.666687 Z"></path></svg></div><p class="text-white/40 text-base md:text-xl leading-relaxed max-w-xl mb-10 md:mb-24" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)">AI-powered audio fingerprinting that identifies whether content is authentic human-created music or AI-generated. Every track verified before distribution.</p><div class="flex items-baseline" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)"><span class="text-[clamp(4rem,15vw,14rem)] font-semibold leading-none tracking-[-0.04em] text-white">99.42</span><span class="text-[clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem)] font-semibold text-white/15 ml-2">%</span></div><p class="text-white/20 text-xs font-medium tracking-[0.3em] uppercase mt-4" style="opacity:0">Content identification accuracy</p></div></div><div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 md:px-16"><div class="h-px bg-white/5"></div></div><div class="relative min-h-[80vh] md:min-h-screen flex flex-col justify-center py-12 md:py-20"><canvas class="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full pointer-events-none" role="img" aria-label="Radar visualization for Shield anti-piracy monitoring"></canvas><div class="relative z-10 max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 md:px-16 w-full"><div class="mb-10 md:mb-20" style="opacity:0"><p class="text-[clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem)] font-semibold tracking-[-0.02em] text-white">Shield</p></div><p class="text-white/40 text-base md:text-xl leading-relaxed max-w-xl mb-10 md:mb-24" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)">Continuous web scanning that detects unauthorized distribution of your catalog and automatically issues DMCA takedowns to protect your revenue.</p><div class="flex items-baseline" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)"><span class="text-[clamp(4rem,15vw,14rem)] font-semibold leading-none tracking-[-0.04em] text-white">24/7</span></div><p class="text-white/20 text-xs font-medium tracking-[0.3em] uppercase mt-4" style="opacity:0">Anti-piracy monitoring</p></div></div></section><section class="relative h-[200vh] bg-[#0a0a0a]"><div class="sticky top-0 h-screen overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center"></div><div class="absolute top-20 md:top-24 left-6 md:left-16 z-20" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)"><p class="text-[10px] font-medium tracking-[0.4em] uppercase text-white/25 mb-4">Distribution</p><h2 class="text-[clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem)] font-semibold leading-[0.92] tracking-[-0.03em]"><span class="text-white">Release once.</span><br/><span class="text-white/25">Reach everywhere.</span></h2></div><div class="absolute bottom-8 md:bottom-24 left-6 md:left-16 z-20" style="opacity:0"><span class="text-3xl md:text-[clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4.5rem)] font-semibold text-white leading-none tracking-[-0.03em]">Every</span>
1<p class="text-white/20 text-xs md:text-sm font-medium tracking-[0.15em] uppercase mt-2">major platform. worldwide.</p></div></div></section><section class="relative bg-[#111] py-16 md:py-44"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto px-6 md:px-12"><div class="mb-12 md:mb-32" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)"><p class="text-[10px] font-medium tracking-[0.35em] uppercase text-white/40 mb-5">Platform</p><h2 class="text-[clamp(2.5rem,7vw,4.5rem)] font-semibold leading-[0.9] tracking-[-0.04em] text-white" style="text-wrap:balance">Music distribution platform<br/><span class="text-white/35">for your entire label.</span></h2><p class="text-white/60 text-base md:text-lg mt-6 max-w-lg">No more juggling 5 different tools. Music distribution, analytics, contracts, payouts, and promotion in one place.</p></div><div class="relative"><div class="absolute left-0 top-0 bottom-0 w-px bg-white/10 hidden md:block"><div class="w-full bg-white origin-top" style="height:0%"></div></div><div class="md:pl-16"><div class="group relative py-10 md:py-20 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0" style="opacity:0"><div class="absolute -left-16 top-20 hidden md:flex items-center justify-center"><div class="rounded-full transition-colors duration-500"></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] gap-4 md:gap-16 items-start"><div><span class="text-[9px] font-semibold tracking-[0.4em] uppercase text-white/40 block mb-3 md:mb-6" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)">Distribution</span><div class="flex items-baseline gap-2 overflow-hidden"><span class="text-4xl md:text-[clamp(3rem,8vw,5rem)] font-semibold leading-none tracking-[-0.04em] text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px)">All</span><span class="text-lg text-white/30 font-normal" style="opacity:0">platforms</span></div></div><div class="md:pt-8"><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Digital music distribution to every major streaming platform</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Centralized catalog management</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Release scheduling and metadata control</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Auto-generation of releases from signed contracts</p><div class="pt-4" style="opacity:0"><a class="group inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm text-white/30 hover:text-white transition-colors duration-250" href="/en/services/digital-music-distribution">Distribution<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right w-3.5 h-3.5 group-hover:translate-x-0.5 transition-transform duration-250" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></a></div></div></div></div><div class="group relative py-10 md:py-20 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0" style="opacity:0"><div class="absolute -left-16 top-20 hidden md:flex items-center justify-center"><div class="rounded-full transition-colors duration-500"></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] gap-4 md:gap-16 items-start"><div><span class="text-[9px] font-semibold tracking-[0.4em] uppercase text-white/40 block mb-3 md:mb-6" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)">Label Management</span><div class="flex items-baseline gap-2 overflow-hidden"><span class="text-4xl md:text-[clamp(3rem,8vw,5rem)] font-semibold leading-none tracking-[-0.04em] text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px)">One</span><span class="text-lg text-white/30 font-normal" style="opacity:0">dashboard</span></div></div><div class="md:pt-8"><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Unified label dashboard for your entire operation</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Individual artist accounts with their own login</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Artist wallet system with balance tracking</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Digital contracts with e-signature workflow</p><div class="pt-4" style="opacity:0"><a class="group inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm text-white/30 hover:text-white transition-colors duration-250" href="/en/services/independent-label-distribution">Label Management<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right w-3.5 h-3.5 group-hover:translate-x-0.5 transition-transform duration-250" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></a></div></div></div></div><div class="group relative py-10 md:py-20 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0" style="opacity:0"><div class="absolute -left-16 top-20 hidden md:flex items-center justify-center"><div class="rounded-full transition-colors duration-500"></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] gap-4 md:gap-16 items-start"><div><span class="text-[9px] font-semibold tracking-[0.4em] uppercase text-white/40 block mb-3 md:mb-6" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)">Analytics</span><div class="flex items-baseline gap-2 overflow-hidden"><span class="text-4xl md:text-[clamp(3rem,8vw,5rem)] font-semibold leading-none tracking-[-0.04em] text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px)">Daily</span><span class="text-lg text-white/30 font-normal" style="opacity:0">updates</span></div></div><div class="md:pt-8"><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Real-time daily streaming stats</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Breakdowns by release, artist, territory, and store</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Stream and revenue reporting</p><div class="pt-4" style="opacity:0"><a class="group inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm text-white/30 hover:text-white transition-colors duration-250" href="/en/services/music-analytics">Analytics<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right w-3.5 h-3.5 group-hover:translate-x-0.5 transition-transform duration-250" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></a></div></div></div></div><div class="group relative py-10 md:py-20 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0" style="opacity:0"><div class="absolute -left-16 top-20 hidden md:flex items-center justify-center"><div class="rounded-full transition-colors duration-500"></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] gap-4 md:gap-16 items-start"><div><span class="text-[9px] font-semibold tracking-[0.4em] uppercase text-white/40 block mb-3 md:mb-6" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)">Financial</span><div class="flex items-baseline gap-2 overflow-hidden"><span class="text-4xl md:text-[clamp(3rem,8vw,5rem)] font-semibold leading-none tracking-[-0.04em] text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px)">100%</span><span class="text-lg text-white/30 font-normal" style="opacity:0">automated</span></div></div><div class="md:pt-8"><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Payout request and approval workflow</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Split payment automation across collaborators</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">PayPal and Wise integration for artist payouts</p><div class="pt-4" style="opacity:0"><a class="group inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm text-white/30 hover:text-white transition-colors duration-250" href="/en/services/artist-payouts">Financial<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right w-3.5 h-3.5 group-hover:translate-x-0.5 transition-transform duration-250" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></a></div></div></div></div><div class="group relative py-10 md:py-20 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0" style="opacity:0"><div class="absolute -left-16 top-20 hidden md:flex items-center justify-center"><div class="rounded-full transition-colors duration-500"></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] gap-4 md:gap-16 items-start"><div><span class="text-[9px] font-semibold tracking-[0.4em] uppercase text-white/40 block mb-3 md:mb-6" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)">Promotion</span><div class="flex items-baseline gap-2 overflow-hidden"><span class="text-4xl md:text-[clamp(3rem,8vw,5rem)] font-semibold leading-none tracking-[-0.04em] text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px)">Direct</span><span class="text-lg text-white/30 font-normal" style="opacity:0">to curators</span></div></div><div class="md:pt-8"><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Geo-targeted promo pool for DJs and curators</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Campaign tracking with feedback collection</p><p class="text-base md:text-xl text-white/60 leading-relaxed tracking-[-0.01em] py-2.5 md:py-3 border-b border-white/6 last:border-0 transition-colors duration-300 hover:text-white" style="opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)">Video generator for promotional content</p></div></div></div></div></div><p class="mt-10 md:mt-20 text-white/40 text-sm" style="opacity:0">All music distribution features included. No per-release charges. 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1,\"support\":{\"h1\":\"Music Distribution Support and Help Center\",\"eyebrow\":\"Support\",\"title\":\"Support\",\"description\":\"We are here to help you\"},\"yourDistro\":{\"title\":\"As your music distributor we are here to support you all the way.\",\"description\":\"Forward is here to help at every stage of your release journey. It is our job to provide you with the information you need to make it as a successful record label. Can't find the answer on our FAQ? Our team of knowledgeable Artist Support Specialists are there to make things easy for you. Contact us here and we will respond as fast as we can and hey! We are fast!\"},\"faq\":{\"eyebrow\":\"FAQ\",\"title\":\"Frequently Asked Questions\",\"question01\":\"What is Forward?\",\"answer01\":\"Forward is a digital music distribution platform for independent record labels of any size. We distribute your music to all major streaming platforms worldwide, and provide enterprise-grade tools for analytics, royalty management, anti-piracy protection, and AI content detection.\",\"question02\":\"How does digital music distribution work?\",\"answer02\":\"You upload your releases through our dashboard - tracks, artwork, metadata, and credits. After our content review process, we deliver your music to platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal, and 35+ more. You track performance and earnings in real time from your account.\",\"question03\":\"How much does Forward cost?\",\"answer03\":\"Pricing is customized per label based on catalog size, distribution needs, and the services included. Contact our team to discuss a plan tailored to your label.\",\"question04\":\"How do I get paid for my music?\",\"answer04\":\"Earnings from every platform are consolidated in your wallet inside the dashboard. You can withdraw via bank transfer or PayPal once you reach the minimum threshold of €50. Detailed statements break down earnings by release, platform, and territory.\",\"question05\":\"What is Shield?\",\"answer05\":\"Shield is our integrated anti-piracy system. It continuously scans the web for unauthorized copies of your music, automatically sends DMCA takedown notices, and tracks every infringement case. You can monitor scan results, takedown progress, and resolution status directly from your dashboard.\",\"question06\":\"What is Authio?\",\"answer06\":\"Authio is our proprietary AI content detection engine with 99.42% accuracy. It analyzes audio to determine whether content is human-made or AI-generated, using an ensemble of 12 specialized detection models. This technology helps protect the integrity of your catalog and the wider music ecosystem.\",\"question07\":\"What is the Promo Pool?\",\"answer07\":\"The Promo Pool is a curated feedback system where labels can submit releases to vetted DJs, curators, and tastemakers before or after release. Recipients rate and provide feedback on tracks, giving you valuable insights and potential playlist placements.\",\"question08\":\"How do Smart Links and Pre-saves work?\",\"answer08\":\"Smart Links generate a single URL that directs fans to your release on their preferred streaming platform. Pre-save campaigns let fans save your upcoming release to their library before launch day, maximizing first-day streams and algorithmic visibility.\",\"question09\":\"How do contracts work on Forward?\",\"answer09\":\"Our contracts system lets you create agreements between your label and artists, specifying revenue splits per track. Collaborators receive an email invitation to review and sign digitally. All contract history is stored as an immutable audit trail.\",\"question10\":\"Can I switch to Forward from another distributor?\",\"answer10\":\"Yes, it's a straightforward process. Upload your catalog to our platform and we'll deliver it to all digital services. Your existing streaming numbers and listener data remain intact.\",\"question11\":\"How long does it take for my releases to reach stores?\",\"answer11\":\"We recommend uploading content 3-4 weeks before your target release date. Our content review process takes 1-2 business days, after which your release is delivered to stores.\",\"question12\":\"What is the Content Review process?\",\"answer12\":\"Every release goes through a quality check covering audio quality, metadata accuracy, artwork specifications, and compliance with store guidelines. This ensures your music meets the standards required by all major platforms.\",\"question13\":\"What kind of analytics does Forward provide?\",\"answer13\":\"Our Daily Stats dashboard shows streams, revenue, and trends broken down by platform, territory, release, and artist. Role-based access ensures label owners see their full catalog while artists see only their own releases, including collaborations.\",\"question14\":\"How does artist management work?\",\"answer14\":\"Labels can add and manage artists from the dashboard, assign them to releases, set up revenue splits, and manage their profiles. Artists get their own login with access to their releases, earnings, and contract history.\",\"question15\":\"Can I run promotional campaigns?\",\"answer15\":\"Yes. Our Campaigns tool lets you create and send targeted email campaigns to promote new releases, announce tours, or share updates with your audience - all from within the dashboard.\",\"question16\":\"What if my release is rejected?\",\"answer16\":\"You'll receive an email notification explaining the reason for rejection. You can make the necessary corrections and resubmit directly from your dashboard. Common reasons include incorrect metadata, low-quality artwork, or audio issues.\",\"question17\":\"Is Forward's service open to individual artists?\",\"answer17\":\"Our platform is designed primarily for record labels, but individual artists can also use it by creating a label name for their releases. This label name will appear on all digital stores and streaming services.\",\"question18\":\"What if I want to terminate my distribution agreement?\",\"answer18\":\"If you decide to leave, we'll remove your catalog from our service and all digital partners within 90 days. You can also choose to remove specific releases or territories without terminating your entire agreement.\"},\"royaltiesCalculator\":{\"hero\":{\"h1\":\"Streaming Royalties Calculator for Music Distribution\",\"eyebrow\":\"Tools\",\"header01\":\"Streaming\",\"header02\":\"Royalties\",\"header03\":\"Calculator\"},\"calculate\":{\"title\":\"Calculate your streaming royalties with our online calculator.\"},\"calculatorForm\":{\"eyebrow\":\"Calculator\",\"title\":\"Estimated number of streams\",\"placeholder\":\"Number of streams\",\"button\":\"Calculate\",\"thisTool\":\"This tool should be used as a guide only. These figures are an estimate and do not guarantee earnings. \",\"warning\":\"Warning: Using estimated conversion rate. Actual earnings may vary.\"},\"aboutCalculator\":{\"eyebrow\":\"Learn\",\"overviewLabel\":\"Overview\",\"conclusionLabel\":\"Conclusion\",\"about\":{\"title\":\"About the Streaming Royalty Calculator\",\"description01\":\"The music industry is no longer what it used to be. The digital era that began with iTunes in 2003, followed by the subsequent launch of Spotify in 2006, forever changed the way
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These platforms operate much like a radio station, playing songs to listeners randomly, without the ability to select specific tracks.\",\"description04\":\"Music royalties are, as expected, much higher for on-demand services than for non-interactive platforms.\"},\"whatAreStreamingRoyalties\":{\"title\":\"What are streaming royalties?\",\"description01\":\"Streaming royalties are fees paid to rights holders (e.g. artists, record labels, songwriters, publishers, etc.) every time a song is played on music streaming services such as Spotify, Amazon, Youtube and Apple Music. These fees are a vital source of revenue for songwriters and artists. However, it's not as simple as it may seem..\",\"description02\":\"Let's start at the beginning with some music publishing basics. When a song is composed, its author owns the copyright to it. That song can be recorded and performed by the author or given to another artist or group to record and perform. Whatever the result, the songwriter always has the publishing rights, while the recording artist has the copyright. If the songwriter or artist signs with a publisher or a record label, they may also be considered the rights holder.\",\"description03\":\"Once the song is recorded and uploaded to streaming platforms such as Spotify or Apple Music, fans can listen to the song at their leisure. The songwriter is then paid through performing rights organizations and mechanical rights organizations. The artist, on the other hand, is paid through the record label or the distributor.\"},\"howMuchRecordLabelsEarn\":{\"title\":\"How much Record Labels earn from streaming?\",\"description01\":\"Music streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, and Amazon do not have a fixed \\\"pay-per-stream\\\" rate when it comes to paying royalties to artists.\",\"description02\":\"There are many factors that affect how much money a stream is worth in royalties. Some of the main factors are:\",\"factors\":[\"The country and location of the listener.\",\"Whether the listener has a paid subscription or a free account.\",\"The royalty rate of the artist in question.\",\"The relative price and currency in different regions.\"],\"description03\":\"This complicates things when it comes to predicting what will be earned in streaming royalties. It is virtual.\"},\"spotify\":{\"title\":\"Spotify\",\"description01\":\"You're all wondering by now if Spotify is the biggest streaming platform of all, how much money is made from streams on Spotify?\",\"description02\":\"Spotify pays an estimated 0.00342 EUR per stream. That means an artist would need approximately 366,000 streams of a song just to earn minimum wage. That's insane.\"},\"appleMusic\":{\"title\":\"Apple Music\",\"description01\":\"Apple Music pays approximately 0.00510 EUR per stream. That's more than Spotify and this is probably due to the fact that Apple Music doesn't offer a free subscription, unlike Spotify therefore allowing them to pay artists more money.\",\"description02\":\"However, Apple Music has a considerably lower subscription rate than Spotify, with just over 60 million people. You may receive more money for streams on Apple Music, but that may be dwarfed by the volume of streams you can receive from Spotify.\"},\"deezer\":{\"title\":\"Deezer\",\"description01\":\"Deezer pays an approximate 0.00600 EUR per stream, which is slightly more than Spotify but still less than what Apple Music pays. The platform is one of the few that helps musicians generate revenue for their music easily through distributors. The platform has more than 73 million songs, 100 million playlists, and 17 million monthly active users. Independent artists and record labels can upload an unlimited number of songs.\"},\"soundcloud\":{\"title\":\"SoundCloud\",\"description01\":\"Although it is not the largest streaming platform in comparison to Apple Music or even YouTube, SoundCloud is still a strong player when it comes to music royalty revenue.\",\"description02\":\"With an approximate payout of 0.00798 EUR per stream, SoundCloud ranks very low on the comparison chart. That said, this platform has its place in the streaming world, being very popular among independent artists and beat makers.\"},\"youtube\":{\"title\":\"YouTube\",\"description01\":\"YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world. It's amazing to think about, especially when its content is based exclusively on video. No doubt people of all ages use this platform to consume music and other forms of media on a daily basis. 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