Also note this is already a saturated market. There are companies that specialize in distribution (such as The Orchard and Isolation Network), and some of the

Also note this is already a saturated market. There are companies that specialize in distribution (such as The Orchard and Isolation Network), and some of the big players like Sony and Warner have divisions within them that operate semi-autonomously, and even do distribution for smaller labels. A good example of this is BMG, who recently signed with Warner ADA[1]. Distribution is a solved problem. The value adds are really in the surrounding services, such as dashboards that show sales trends etc. These BI applications aren't traditionally startup friendly. I'd be very surprised if any startup were able to not only disrupt this industry, but make money doing it. [1]: http://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-signs-bmg-deal-for-exclusive-worldwide-distribution/ http://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-signs-bmg-deal-...