DistroKid Debuts Artist-to-Fan Merch Platform

DistroKid Debuts Artist-to-Fan Merch Platform

October 31, 2025

by ROSTR

DistroKid launches Direct, a new on-demand merch platform letting indie artists turn their artwork into merch, set prices and keep 100% of earnings.

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