Multiple sources tell Hypebot that these combined developments sent shockwaves through many competing distributors.  Several refused to comment for this story.

But beyond a significant public relations hit, what does all of this really mean for Tunecore, Ditto, ONErpm, RouteNote, Symphonic, Repost and the dozens of other small and large distributors competing for the business?

Spotify’s DistroKid announcement was perhaps not as damaging for the four other companies that have Spotify "preferred distributor" status.  While Distrokid gets top billing, CD Baby and Glasgow based EmuBands are also listed as "Preferred Artist Distributors."  The Orchard and digital music distribution technology provider FUGA are listed as Preferred "Label Distributors."

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