Beatport Distribution Service for Electronic Music Labels
Get your electronic music on Beatport, Traxsource, Juno Download, and all specialist DJ stores. Chart pitching, pre-orders, and exclusives for electronic labels.
Beatport specialists
Built for electronic music
Beatport is the world's leading DJ and electronic music platform. Getting your releases on Beatport requires a distributor that understands the electronic music ecosystem. Forward delivers your tracks with DJ-optimized metadata, proper genre classification, and the technical specifications that Beatport requires. We handle everything from initial delivery to chart tracking.
Beatport Chart Pitching
Submit releases for Beatport chart consideration and genre-specific editorial features. Maximize visibility in Beatport's competitive marketplace.
Pre-Order Campaigns
Set up Beatport pre-orders to build anticipation and early chart momentum. Pre-order sales count toward first-week chart positions.
DJ-Optimized Metadata
Proper BPM, key detection, genre classification, and remix credits formatted exactly how DJs and Beatport's catalog system require.
Exclusive Windows
Release exclusively on Beatport before wider distribution. Beatport exclusives receive additional promotional consideration and chart weighting.
Beyond Beatport
Every electronic music store
Your electronic catalog reaches beyond Beatport. We distribute to Traxsource, Juno Download, Bandcamp, and every platform where DJs and electronic music fans discover new music. Each store has different requirements for metadata, audio formats, and artwork. We handle the technical details so you can focus on signing great music.
Forward Digital is a Beatport-approved music distributor specializing in electronic music distribution. We deliver your tracks to Beatport, Traxsource, Juno Download, Bandcamp, and all specialist DJ platforms with proper electronic music metadata including BPM, key detection, and genre classification. Our Beatport distribution service includes chart pitching, pre-order campaign management, exclusive release windows, and DJ promo pool distribution. Forward serves techno labels, house labels, trance labels, drum and bass labels, and electronic imprints of every genre. As a music distributor with deep roots in the electronic music industry, we understand the specific requirements of DJ-focused platforms and ensure your releases reach the right audience.
FAQ
Sign up with Forward, upload your release with proper electronic music metadata (BPM, key, genre), and select Beatport as a distribution target. We handle the delivery, formatting, and compliance with Beatport's technical requirements. Forward also delivers to Traxsource, Juno Download and the rest of its 110+ stores.
Yes. You can set an exclusive release window on Beatport before distributing to other platforms. Beatport exclusives often receive additional promotional support and chart consideration.
Beatport typically processes new releases within 5-7 business days after our content review. We recommend scheduling releases at least 4 weeks in advance for optimal promotional planning.
Forward submits eligible releases for Beatport editorial consideration and chart pitching. Chart performance depends on sales velocity, but proper metadata and timely submission significantly improve visibility.