FAQ

What is DIYstro?

DIYstro is an online distribution system for bands and labels. You upload your own mp3s and we provide you with tools to help sell your music almost anywhere online. And selling your music on your website is as simple as copying and pasting some simple text.

Bands and labels that have some HTML and CSS experience can customize the way DIYstro looks.

How much does DIYstro cost?

Nothing. No sign up fees, no monthly or yearly fees, and no per-album upload fees. For bands we pay you 75% of your retail price. Our commission helps keep the servers running and our card processing fees. If you are a label please contact us for a custom commission rate. info@diystro.com

When do I get paid?

Once a month.

Can I use DIYstro on my own website or blog? What about Twitter and Facebook?

Absolutely. We have special widgets for websites, blogs, we have a URL shortener for Twitter, and we will be releasing a Facebook app very soon.

Can labels sign up for DIYstro?

Absolutely. We built DIYstro with both bands and labels in mind. You can upload as many albums as you have in your catalog.

My label has 50 releases we want to add to DIYstro - do we really need to upload them all?

No. If you are overwhelmed by the amount of music you need to add to DIYstro, email us at info@diystro.com and we will give you instructions on how to ship your CDs to us and we will add them to your account for you.

Who are you guys?

DIYstro is run by Matthew Terich and Daniel Pirone. We started the company in early 2010 to solve a problem we needed for ourselves: easy, online music distribution.

Our depth of experience includes software architecture, user experience and visual design, music production and engineering, software engineering, management, and yes, we’ve put touring miles on the van.

We hold degrees in computer science and music, and have built interfaces and scalable systems for Amazon.com, Speakeasy.net, Whitepages.com, Social Gold, major telcos, non-profits, and countless startups in the Seattle area.

I have more questions!

Ok! Send them to info@diystro.com and we'll answer them for you!