How To Upload Music To Qobuz

Learn how to get your music on Qobuz in a few simple steps. Share your tracks with a dedicated audience and let fans experience your music in top quality.

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Upload Music To Qobuz

The music you create deserves to be experienced in the best quality possible. That’s the mission Qobuz is built on.

With its exclusive focus on music, high-quality audio formats, and curated editorial content, Qobuz gives you the opportunity to reach a dedicated audience, all while benefiting from higher payouts.

If you’re looking to get your music on Qobuz, you’re in the right place. With iMusician, you can easily upload your tracks and make them available to thousands of listeners in just a few steps.

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Qobuz: Upload Music with iMusician in 5 Steps

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Start a Release

Open the iMusician Dashboard. Click on ‘Start a Release’ to choose the single, EP, or album you would like to get on Qobuz.

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Upload Your Files

Upload your music files and cover artwork.

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Add All Data

Type in all relevant information about your release.

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Submit Your Project

Submit your project and lean back. Our Quality & Assurance team will check your release and let you know if anything’s missing. Once approved, your music will become available on Qobuz on your desired release date.

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Why Use iMusician to Upload Music to Qobuz

Release Your Music Globally

With iMusician, you can get your music on 200+ platforms, from major services to niche shops. Reach fans where they listen in just a few steps.

Endless Releases, Zero Commission

We offer a comprehensive package, from music releases to promotional content, with zero commission on your streaming and download revenue.

Forever Online Distribution

Once you’ve released your music, it will remain online forever, even if the status of your plan changes. No need to worry about annual fees.

Full Control Over Your Music

We offer numerous tools to manage your music in one place. Enjoy music distribution with full flexibility and control over your music.

Your Sound, Your Rights

With iMusician, your music and money are securely protected at all times. We’re just here to help you share it with the world.

Get Your Music on Playlists

Let your music speak for itself. Submit your tracks, let our team pitch them to editorial playlists, and get the chance to reach a wider audience.

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Why iMusician?

What is Qobuz?

Qobuz is a music streaming and download platform founded in 2007 in France. Since its launch, it has gradually expanded to over 25 markets across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Oceania.

Qobuz aims to deliver pristine sound quality while giving listeners access to a vast catalog of music. It was the first service to offer its entire catalog for both streaming and download in CD quality (16-bit/44.1 kHz). Today, Qobuz offers streaming in formats including CD-quality lossless, high-resolution lossless, DSD (Direct Stream Digital), and DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition). MP3 is also available for those who prefer to save storage space.

In an interview with Can’t Get Much Higher, Qobuz managing director Dan Macta explained what sets the platform apart:

“Audio quality is the big one. We were the first service to introduce high fidelity steaming (...) In general, we think of Qobuz as a high-end music boutique. We don’t have podcasts and audiobooks. It’s just music. And there’s a ton of editorial curation for that music, with a particular focus on albums, interviews, and reviews. It’s not a service designed to turn on and be left running in the background. Our users are very active. (...) We’re just music, all music, all the time.”

With its focus on high-fidelity sound, and rich editorial content, Qobuz stands out as a platform that appeals to both passionate listeners and artists dedicated to their craft.

+ 100 M
Available Tracks
+ 200 K
Users
~ 5340
Streams to Earn $100

What Are the Benefits of Qobuz for Artists?

As an artist, making your music available on a wide range of platforms, including Qobuz, helps you reach fans wherever they listen. But Qobuz offers more than just visibility. Unlike many larger services, Qobuz is a relatively small company that remains committed to its artists, its users, and its core values.

This dedication is reflected in its emphasis on human curation, rich editorial content, and in-depth artist interviews. For instance, Qobuz’s in-house editorial team offers strong support by selecting and featuring artists in curated playlists, reviews, and interviews.

Another key advantage of the platform is its focus on audio quality and support for lossless and high-resolution streaming, allowing listeners to experience your music in the best possible sound.

Qobuz also places importance on fairer payouts for musicians. The platform states that it pays approximately $0.01873 per stream. This means 1,000 streams can generate around $18.73, which are first sent to distributors or rights holders and then passed on to artists based on their contract terms.

And while the platform’s user base may be smaller, it consists of dedicated listeners who care about depth and are more likely to connect with you and your music on a level that goes beyond passive listening.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. As an independent artist or label, you can only upload your music to Qobuz through a distributor.

Music distributors act as intermediaries between artists and streaming platforms. They handle the technical, legal, and administrative aspects of getting your music online to make sure your tracks meet platform requirements and comply with copyright and metadata standards.

Moreover, royalties can only be collected from music that has been delivered through an official distributor like iMusician. Once your music is confirmed to be eligible for monetization, it's registered properly and tracked for royalty reporting. Your payouts are then sent from the platforms to us, and from us to you.

With payouts of $0.01873 per stream, Qobuz is among the highest paying streaming platforms on the market, although how much you make can vary depending on factors like your distributor’s terms and where your listeners are located.

At that rate, you'd need roughly:

53 streams to earn $1
534 streams to earn $10
5.340 streams to earn $100

If you're new to iMusician and require guidance on selecting a plan or starting with us, simply reach out to us via our Community. Our moderators and members are here to address your questions quickly. Learn more about how to get in touch.

No. With iMusician, you won't encounter any hidden fees down the line. You keep 100% of your earnings from over 200 streaming and download shops, and 80% from social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Since we’re Swiss, we also don’t keep any withholding taxes.