Clarx, an independent electronic dance music producer based in Poland, had been releasing music for several years through traditional distribution channels
Clarx, an independent electronic dance music producer based in Poland, had been releasing music for several years through traditional distribution channels. While he had built a modest following, he struggled with several aspects of his music business: slow payouts, manual royalty calculations for collaborations, and difficulty converting casual listeners into dedicated fans. After hearing about Releese from a friend, he decided to give the platform a try.
Before switching to Releese, Clarx faced several key challenges:
Clarx began using Releese to distribute his tracks across all major streaming platforms. The intuitive interface allowed him to upload, tag, and schedule releases more efficiently than his previous distributor.
For his EP "Carnival," Clarx utilized Releese's advanced pre-save functionality. He created a custom pre-save campaign that offered fans exclusive behind-the-scenes content in exchange for pre-saving the EP. Additionally, he implemented Releese's pre-save subscription feature, allowing fans to automatically pre-save all his future releases.
When Clarx collaborated with CHAO5 on "Hyperdrive," he used Releese's royalty splitting tool to set up an automatic split. The platform handled all calculations and payments, eliminating the need for manual tracking and transfers.
Clarx invested in high-quality sound design samples and hired a mixing engineer for his "Secrets I Keep" single. Using Releese, he logged these expenses directly in the platform, which automatically recouped them from the track's earnings before distributing the remaining profits.
Releese's wire transfer system provided Clarx with significantly faster access to his earnings. For transfers initiated before the daily cutoff period, funds were available instantly—a dramatic improvement over the 30-60 day wait times with his previous distributor.
After one year with Releese, Clarx experienced substantial improvements:
By leveraging Releese's comprehensive suite of tools, Clarx transformed his independent music career from a strong project into an efficient business. The combination of fan-building features, financial tools, and fast payouts allowed him to focus more on creating music while building a stronger connection with his audience.
"Before Releese, I spent too much time on spreadsheets and not enough in the studio," Clarx explains. "Now I can focus on what matters—making music and connecting with fans—while knowing the business side is running smoothly in the background."
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