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Can I Format The Metadata However I Want?

When submitting your music, you may encounter issues if you do not format your metadata correctly. Most streaming platforms enforce stylistic rules and they can automatically adjust titles to conform to their standards. To avoid your release being rejected and to ensure your music is displayed correctly, please follow these metadata formatting guidelines 👇

1. Formatting Track and Release Titles

Music platforms expect uniformity in how your titles are presented. Here’s what you need to know to meet the most common expectations:

Standard Title Casing for English Tracks: Titles in English must follow Standard Title Casing. This means capitalizing the first letter of each word, except for short articles, prepositions, and conjunctions (e.g., "Man, I Feel Like a Woman"). Avoid using all uppercase or all lowercase letters, as these will typically be rejected.
Sentence Casing for Other Languages: For titles in languages like French, Italian, and others, you must use Sentence Casing. This means only the first letter of the first word is capitalized, and the rest of the title is in lowercase (e.g., "Pour que tu m’aimes encore", "Impressioni di settembre").
Consistent Formatting for Single-Track Releases: If your release consists of a single track, make sure the track and release title match exactly in spelling and capitalization. This consistency is essential to avoid conflicts during distribution.

Remember, it’s crucial to follow these guidelines!

2. Artist Name Guidelines

Creative artist name formatting, such as stylized casing, can be appealing but doesn’t always align with platform guidelines. If you already have profiles on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music, it’s crucial to maintain consistency in how your artist name is spelled across all releases. Inconsistent naming can lead to issues in distribution. To prevent this, link your profiles to your artist name in your Library and ensure the spelling matches across platforms.

3. Contributors and Performers Name Guidelines

Most streaming platforms now require collaborators to be credited by their legal names only in order to assign their royalties properly. This applies to contributors and performers details. No pseudonyms or artist names are allowed in these fields, so please make sure to include only full legal names.

4. Avoid Non-Standard Characters

Streaming platforms have strict rules against using non-standard characters in artist names, track titles, or album titles. Avoid using emojis, special fonts, or symbols in your metadata. These characters can disrupt distribution and may not appear correctly across all platforms. To ensure smooth processing, stick to standard keyboard characters.

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