Create Your Artist Account
Your Artist Portal becomes the control center for your releases, sales, downloads, earnings and payouts.
Musicnotch Direct
Your Music.
Your Fans.
Your Sales.
Sell music directly to your fans, connect digital releases to physical products, and give supporters a better way to own your music.
Keep 90% of direct music sales
NFC + QR ready
Built for independent artists
How It Works
From upload to direct sale.
Musicnotch Direct keeps the process simple so you can focus on your music instead of managing multiple platforms.
Add Your Release
Upload cover art, tracks, release details, genre, descriptions and optional extras or bonus content.
Build Your Artist Page
Give fans a polished destination to discover your music, hear previews, learn about you and purchase direct.
Fans Preview
Listeners can hear your music before buying, making the experience feel more like a modern music platform.
Fans Buy or Redeem
Sell online or connect releases to NFC cards, QR codes, CDs, vinyl, merchandise and promotional products.
You Earn
Sales appear in your artist earnings area and your share is calculated automatically.
Artist → Fan
One simple direct-to-fan flow.
You UploadMusic, artwork and release information.
Fans DiscoverThrough NFC, QR, your profile, website or social links.
They ListenPreview tracks and explore the release.
They BuyPurchase directly from the artist experience.
They OwnThe release is added to their Musicnotch Library.
You EarnYour artist share is recorded automatically.
Why Direct?
Give your music more value than a stream.
Streaming is great for discovery. Musicnotch Direct gives your strongest supporters a way to buy, own and directly support your music.
Keep 90% of your sales.
Musicnotch retains a 10% platform fee on Musicnotch Direct music sales. Your artist share is 90%.
Direct Revenue
Turn fan support into a real transaction instead of waiting for thousands of streams.
Fan Relationship
Create a more direct connection between your release and the people who support it.
Fan Library
Purchased and redeemed releases stay connected to the fan's Musicnotch account.
Artist Analytics
See releases, sales, redemptions, downloads, earnings and payout activity in one place.
Physical + Digital
Turn almost anything into a music experience.
Musicnotch Direct bridges physical music products, live events and digital ownership.
NFC Download Cards
Fans tap the card with their phone to open your release or redemption experience.
CDs + Vinyl
Bundle physical albums with a Musicnotch digital redemption code.
QR Codes
Connect flyers, posters, inserts and packaging directly to your music.
Merch + Collectibles
Connect music to shirts, posters, special editions and other fan products.
Shows + Giveaways
Distribute exclusive releases, bonus tracks or promotional downloads at events.
Your Own Website
Embed Musicnotch Direct products into your personal artist website.
Artist Portal
Everything in one place.
Your Artist Portal is your control center.
Manage your catalog and see the activity that matters without jumping between different pages and systems.
ReleasesSalesRedemptionsDownloadsEarningsPayPal Payouts
Direct + Streaming
You don't have to choose.
Use streaming to help people discover your music. Use Musicnotch Direct to create ownership, direct sales and deeper fan relationships.
Streaming
Broad music discovery
Convenient everyday listening
Reach listeners across major platforms
Musicnotch Direct
Direct-to-fan purchases
Digital ownership through My Library
NFC, QR and physical-product integration
90% artist share on direct music sales
Go Direct
Ready to give your music more value?
Upload your release, build your artist presence, connect with fans and start selling directly.
Music should be worth more than a stream.
How Musicnotch Direct Download Cards Work
Musicnotch Direct Download Cards let you give fans a physical card they can tap with their phone to instantly unlock your music. Each card is fully customized with your artwork or design and linked to your release through Musicnotch.
Whether you’re selling at shows, running a promo campaign, or giving VIP fans something special, these cards make your music feel real, collectible, and easy to access.
For Artists: How It Works
1
Order Your Custom NFC Cards
Go to our MN Download Cards collection and choose the quantity you need (100, 250, 500, etc.). Complete your purchase using your Musicnotch account email. Your order unlocks access to the Musicnotch Direct artist upload system.
2
Submit Your Release
Log in to your Musicnotch account and go to Submit Release. Upload your cover art and audio file(s), add your release details, set your price, enter your PayPal email for payouts, and choose how many NFC cards from your balance will be assigned to this release.
3
We Review & Program The Cards
Our team reviews your release, generates unique NFC codes for every card, links those codes to your digital download page, and prepares your artwork for printing on a matte-black CR80 card (credit-card size).
4
You Sell or Distribute Your Cards
Once your cards are printed, you can sell or distribute them at shows, pop-ups, events, online, or hand-to-hand. Every tap that leads to a purchase or download is tied to your product.
5
You Get Paid
For sales made through Musicnotch Direct, you earn 97% of the sale price. Payouts are sent to your PayPal email. You can track your releases and NFC codes from your My Submissions dashboard.
For Fans: What It Looks Like
- A fan gets your Musicnotch Direct NFC card.
- They tap the card on the back of their NFC-enabled smartphone (iPhone or Android).
- Their phone opens a secure page with your release on Musicnotch.
- They can stream, download, or purchase your music (depending on how you set it up).
No apps to install. No long URLs to type. Just tap → open → listen.
What’s Included With Each Card Order
- Custom printed matte-black NFC cards
- Tap-to-download setup for your release
- Unique NFC codes assigned to your product
- Access to your Artist Portal for releases, analytics and payouts
- 90% artist share on Musicnotch Direct music sales
What You Need to Get Started
- A Musicnotch account
- Final audio file(s) (WAV or high-quality MP3)
- Square cover art (2000×2000px or higher recommended)
- A PayPal email to receive payouts
FAQ
Does this work on all phones?
Most modern smartphones (iPhone and Android) have NFC built in. iPhones usually tap at the top/back of the device; many Android phones read NFC in the center or lower back area.
Can fans still access my music if they lose the card?
Yes. You can also share a download or streaming link (or QR code) alongside the card if you’d like. The NFC card is a premium, physical way to access that same experience.
Can I use multiple songs or an entire album?
Yes. You can link your NFC cards to a single, an EP, or a full album — as long as that release is set up as a product in Musicnotch Direct.
Can I reorder more cards for the same release?
Yes. Place another card order and assign the new cards to your existing product through your Artist Portal.
Ready to Put Your Music on NFC Cards?
Turn your next release into a physical experience your fans can tap, keep, and share.