Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Rthyms — free music distribution, artist verification, Song DNA, Fan DNA, the Hit Predictor, royalties, and advances.
What is Rthyms?
World's first fully automated music label where artists, influencers, labels, and managers create, collaborate, distribute, perform, market, and monetize music on one platform — from publishing and catalogue buyouts to Song DNA, Fan DNA, and A&R intelligence predicting future hits — all powered by its own AI brain trained on real music data
Is Rthyms free to use?
Yes — Rthyms is completely free to start. Get free music distribution, free music marketing tools, free collaboration features, free Song DNA and Fan DNA analysis, a free Hit Predictor, plus free catalogue valuation and advance offerings.
Who is Rthyms for?
Rthyms supports four types of users: Artists — independent musicians who create, release, and monetize their music; Labels — music labels managing a roster of artists, releases, and campaigns; Influencers and Creators — content creators who earn money by promoting music through reels and social media; and Marketing Agencies — agencies running ad campaigns, managing influencer pipelines, and tracking ROI for music clients.
How does music distribution work on Rthyms?
Rthyms offers free music distribution to 240+ countries. Upload your song once and it goes live on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana, and all major streaming platforms. Rthyms auto-generates ISRC and UPC codes and you keep your royalties with instant payouts & 100% transparency
Can I use Rthyms as a record label platform?
Yes. Rthyms works as a full digital record label platform. Manage multiple artists, distribute their music, run marketing campaigns, track royalties, handle payouts, and coordinate releases — all from one dashboard.
How does artist verification work?
Verification is automatic through Spotify. Add your Spotify artist URL to your profile and Rthyms extracts your artist ID, fetches your discography, and compares your stage name with the name on Spotify — if they match, your profile is marked Verified. Once verified, your entire Spotify catalog — songs, albums, EPs, and singles — is automatically imported into Rthyms. If you don't have a Spotify profile, you can still use the platform; your catalog just won't be auto-imported.
What is Song DNA?
Song DNA breaks a track down into the characteristics that define how it sounds — genre and sub-genre makeup, mood, and a unique sonic signature — so you understand what a song actually is, not just what you hope it is. The same Song DNA feeds Rthyms' A&R intelligence and Hit Predictor, connecting a song's musical traits to how audiences respond.
What is Fan DNA?
Fan DNA builds an audience profile from real listener data — demographic clusters, where fans are, and how they engage — so you know who your music actually reaches instead of guessing. It pairs with Song DNA and Rthyms' marketing tools: understand the audience a track attracts, then reach more of the right people through campaigns run from the same platform.
How does the Hit Predictor work?
The Hit Predictor is Rthyms' A&R intelligence for anticipating which songs are positioned to break out — connecting a track's musical traits to how audiences actually respond, before you commit a release date or a marketing budget. It is built on Song DNA alongside real streaming and audience momentum data, and it is part of the free Rthyms platform.
What AI tools does Rthyms offer?
Rthyms' AI tools assist creators with song creation support, lyric generation, cover art, metadata generation (ISRC, UPC, copyright info, and genres), music video concepts and generation, marketing strategy with budget breakdowns and influencer matching, and AI-powered artist lookup. All AI features are tools to assist creators — they do not replace original creative work.
Is AI-generated music allowed on Rthyms?
No. Rthyms is strictly an original-creator-led platform: all music and lyrics must be your own original work. AI tools are only for assistance with supplementary tasks like artwork, metadata, and marketing — never for generating the core musical content that you release.
How do royalties and payouts work?
Revenue from streams is calculated using per-platform rates, and you can view your total earnings, platform breakdown, and available balance in the Royalties section. Request a payout with your preferred method — UPI or bank transfer — and if you have collaborators, set up royalty splits so each person's earnings are calculated automatically from the agreed percentages.
What is Rthyms Publishing?
Rthyms treats the composition — the song you wrote — as a first-class asset alongside the recording. Publishing builds on the Copyright Registry: register your works, capture songwriter and publisher splits, generate ISRC/ISWC identifiers, and keep your rights metadata in one place. The splits recorded here are the same ones used to track and pay royalties.
How does Catalogue Buying work on Rthyms?
Submit a catalogue and Rthyms analyzes its real streaming history, revenue, and audience momentum — informed by Song DNA, Fan DNA, and A&R intelligence — to produce a data-backed valuation. If you choose to sell, that valuation becomes the basis for a buyout offer. Available to independent artists and labels.
How do advances work on Rthyms?
Get an advance against your catalogue's future earnings, sized from your real streaming and revenue data rather than a generic formula. Advances are recoupable against future earnings — you keep your rights and your catalogue. Rthyms reviews performance and forecasts and, if it fits, presents an offer with clear terms.
Can influencers earn money on Rthyms?
Yes. Influencers and creators use the Reel Marketplace to browse songs, create reels, and earn money promoting music. Track your earnings from promotions and request payouts directly from the creator dashboard.
Which streaming platforms does Rthyms track?
Rthyms tracks streaming data across 8 platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music, TikTok, and Snapchat. When live data is available from a platform, the real numbers are used; otherwise streams are estimated from your Spotify numbers using industry-standard ratios.