More from Metadata
- What Happens If My Release Fails The Quality Check?
- Is My Release's Metadata Public?
- Is My Music Instrumental?
- What's a Publisher?
- Who Owns My Recordings?
- What's a Catalogue Number?
- I Already Have My Own ISRC and EAN/UPC Codes. What's the Procedure?
- I Would Like to Distribute Classical Music. What's the Procedure ?
- Can I Distribute Alternative Versions of The Same Track?
- My Artist Name Is Already Used by Someone Else. Will This Be an Issue?
- What Is Considered As Explicit Content?
- I Would Like My Titles To Appear In Different Languages. Is That Possible?
- Is It Possible to Distribute Collaborative Releases?
- Can I Format The Metadata However I Want?
- Which Credits Are Essential for a Release?
Search
Can’t quite find what you are looking for? Try searching for a solution instead.
Is My Release's Metadata Public?
Metadata includes essential information about your music release, such as the song titles, artist names, ISRCs, contributor credits, etc. Some of this information is displayed on streaming platforms and can be viewed by listeners.
Is the metadata I add on a release displayed on digital music platforms?
Yes, but don’t worry, not all of it is public. Here’s what is typically shown:
- Release, Track Title and Artist Name: Always visible.
- Version of the release / track(s): Will be displayed in different manners depending on the shop.
- Release Date: Always visible.
- Artwork: Always visible.
- Performers: The names of the performers are visible in the track’s credits.
- Contributors: The names of the producers, songwriters, and lyricists are visible in the track's credits.
- Copyright Information: The names of the copyright owner for artwork (©) and recordings (℗) are shown on most platforms.
- Genre: Shown in a simplified way in most shops, but not all.
Private data like ISRCs will not be shown by streaming platforms.
I want to avoid showing my full name in the credits. Is that possible?
Unfortunately we cannot accept pseudonyms or artist names in the Contributors section. Most platforms are now requiring legal names in the metadata because it helps them pay out royalties to songwriters that are registered to PROs.
The world is waiting for your music. Let’s make it happen! Sign up and start distributing now. 🔥 Get started
Couldn’t find an answer?
Get more answers from other independent artists and our team of experts.