Unchained Music and the NOISE Foundation announce a partnership to improve transparency, accountability, and clarity in music funding and promotion.
LEICESTER, UK, January 08, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Unchained Music, an independent music distribution platform focused on artist ownership and clarity, today announced a partnership with the NOISE Foundation to develop new infrastructure aimed at improving transparency and accountability across music funding, promotion, and rights management.
The partnership brings together Unchained Music's global distribution platform with the NOISE Foundation's work on structured, auditable campaign support for independent artists. Together, the organizations are addressing long-standing industry challenges such as unclear marketing spend, opaque recoupment arrangements, and limited visibility into how promotional support is structured and measured.
Under the partnership, artists using Unchained Music may have access to optional, clearly defined services including curated marketing campaigns, promotional support, and publishing administration. These services are offered separately from distribution and are designed to give artists greater insight into campaign structure, costs, and outcomes.
"Independent artists often struggle to understand how promotion is funded and how returns are calculated," said Matthew Waters, CEO of Unchained Music. "This partnership is about creating clearer, more accountable systems so artists can make informed decisions about their careers without sacrificing control."
Unchained Music will continue to operate as a standalone distributor. There are no changes to artist ownership, royalty flows, or existing account terms. Participation in any additional services introduced through the partnership is entirely optional, with no automatic enrollment or obligation.
The NOISE Foundation operates as a service and infrastructure organization focused on documenting and managing music campaigns in a transparent, standardized way. Its role is to support artists and partners through clearly scoped agreements, consistent reporting, and long-term stewardship of supported projects.
Additional details on participation and available programs will be announced in the coming months.
About Unchained Music
Unchained Music is an independent music distribution platform providing artists worldwide with access to global streaming services. Built around transparency and independent artist ownership, Unchained Music offers distribution and optional professional services without exclusivity or opaque deal structures.
About the NOISE Foundation
The NOISE Foundation is a music-focused organization developing infrastructure to support transparent, accountable music funding and promotion. The Foundation works with artists and partners to improve visibility into how creative projects are supported and managed.
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About Unchained Music
Unchained Music is an independent global music distribution platform built to give artists clarity, control, and long-term ownership over their work. The platform enables musicians and labels worldwide to release music to major streaming and download services while retaining full rights, transparent royalty flows, and non-exclusive terms.
Unlike traditional distribution and label models, Unchained Music separates distribution from optional professional services. Artists choose if and when they engage in additional support such as marketing, promotion, or publishing administration, with each service clearly defined, scoped, and reported. There are no bundled deals, hidden recoupment structures, or forced upgrades.
At its core, Unchained Music is designed around accountability and informed decision-making. The platform prioritizes accurate reporting, straightforward commercial terms, and systems that reward sustainable careers rather than short-term volume. By combining modern infrastructure with a principled approach to artist support, Unchained Music aims to raise industry standards for how independent artists are funded, promoted, and paid.
Unchained Music operates globally, serving artists across genres and markets, and remains committed to empowering independents with tools and infrastructure that compound over time rather than extract value.
Website: https://www.unchainedmusic.io
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