Merlin Music Distribution Platform for Merlin Network Members
LabelGrid provides Merlin Network members with a distribution platform to deliver directly to DSPs using their Merlin licensing agreements. We handle compliant ingestion, metadata/asset QA, and automated royalty reporting, with optional white-label and API. Merlin is the rights agency negotiating the DSP deals; LabelGrid is the delivery and operations layer for members.
What Is the Merlin Network?
Independent digital licensing collective
Merlin Network is a global digital rights agency that negotiates music licensing deals on behalf of hundreds of independent labels, distributors, and rights holders. Representing around 15% of the global recorded music market, the Merlin Network provides access to top DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Deezer, and more.
As a Merlin Network member, you benefit from premium licensing terms — and with LabelGrid, you can distribute your catalog using your Merlin deals, manage metadata, and automate royalties through a streamlined and scalable platform.
Deliver to All DSPs via Your Merlin Deals — Fast & Seamless
Distribute with your own Merlin deals
LabelGrid powers Merlin Network music distribution by enabling direct delivery to DSPs using your own Merlin agreements. From Spotify and Apple Music to TikTok and Boomplay, we ensure fast and compliant ingestion across the entire Merlin ecosystem.
We act as your trusted Merlin distributor platform, and where a DSP isn’t covered by your Merlin license, our own distribution network fills the gap — ensuring complete global reach.
Automated Royalty Reporting for Merlin Labels
Import statements, split earnings, pay artists
Our platform ingests your Merlin Network royalty statements and automates earnings splits and payments across multiple currencies and accounts. Designed for Merlin network members, LabelGrid supports detailed, transparent reporting at label and artist levels.
Use our royalty engine to reduce manual effort, eliminate accounting errors, and ensure compliant Merlin music distribution royalty reporting for your clients or partners.
White‑Label Merlin Music Distribution Platform & API
Your own branded Merlin platform
LabelGrid enables Merlin Network members to launch a fully branded, white-label distribution portal connected to their Merlin DSP deals. With our developer-friendly API and flexible interface, you can manage catalog ingestion, deliveries, and statements under your own brand.
Offer a complete Merlin distributor experience to your clients — without building your own infrastructure.
Expert Onboarding & Ongoing Support for Merlin Members
We guide your setup and operations
Our onboarding team specializes in Merlin Network distribution workflows. We help you configure your delivery strategy, ensure metadata compliance, and manage ingestion into all Merlin-affiliated DSPs.
We also provide long-term operational support — resolving delivery issues, aligning your reporting with Merlin’s standards, and assisting with catalog growth.
Spotify Preferred Delivery Platform for Merlin Distribution
Trusted by Spotify. Built for Merlin.
LabelGrid is officially recognized as a Spotify Preferred Provider under the Delivery Platform category — one of only a few worldwide. We ensure high delivery accuracy, fast ingestion, and rich metadata validation across all Spotify releases.
This distinction reinforces our reliability as a technology partner for Merlin network members and confirms our leadership in Merlin music distribution.
Data Integrity, Metadata & Compliance for Merlin
Merlin-specific delivery standards
LabelGrid enforces strict metadata validation and compliance protocols aligned with Merlin Network DSP delivery standards. We verify ISRCs, UPCs, artist roles, territories, and licensing details to reduce ingestion errors and rejection rates.
Whether you manage a single Merlin label or a larger catalog, we help ensure every delivery meets the high standards expected by Merlin’s DSP partners.
