Distribution

Yes, you can re-distribute tracks that you released previously. There are some important to keep in mind though!

The time it takes to deliver your music to the different stores depends on several factors. This includes mostly the delivery method you select and the accuracy of your metadata when you submit the release to our team.

Releasing your music online involves several steps and requires careful planning to ensure everything runs smoothly. Here’s what you need to know to set yourself up for a successful launch!

Artworks are crucial when you distribute music! They act as a visual representation of your music and at the same time, they serve as part of your artistic and visual brand. In order to have your artwork approved by the different stores, there are a few requirements to keep in mind.

After you've paid and submitted your order, it’s still possible to make some slight modifications!

Yes of course, and sometimes it’s even necessary! While we proceed by default with a worldwide distribution, there are some cases where we may need you to carefully select the list of territories for your music.

We do support a wide variety of genres for distribution, but there are still a few exceptions and guidelines to keep in mind!

Yes, you can choose to distribute your music everywhere or you can make a custom selection, as you prefer. Keep in mind though that streaming platforms have specific conditions and requirements, so there are some things to keep in mind whenever you’re distributing your music to multiple shops.

A music label is the company or brand that produces, promotes, and markets your recordings. Whether you’re already signed with a label or not, in order to distribute your music need to fill in a label name whenever you create a new release. Don’t worry though, this doesn’t mean that you must get a record label deal in order to distribute your music! We provide some options to suit your needs.

Yes, of course. The whole release timeline is determined by the date you select, so it’s a crucial step!

When you're preparing your tracks for digital distribution, it’s crucial to use the correct audio format to ensure high-quality sound across platforms. Let's go through the essentials to double-check before submitting your audio files to our team.

Once you’ve placed your order, there are a few essential steps before it becomes available on major streaming platforms. Let's go through what you can expect after submitting your release to our team!

If your release doesn't meet the quality standards during our Quality Check, don’t worry! Our Quality Assurance team will notify you on what needs to be fixed!

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 publicly by the streaming platforms and can be viewed by your listeners.

In music, an instrumental refers to a piece or section of music that is performed entirely by instruments, without any vocals. An instrumental track focuses solely on the musical instruments.

In the music industry, a publisher is generally an entity that handles an artist's songwriting catalogue (i.e. composition and lyrics). For example when artists record cover songs, the publishers are the ones making sure that the original songwriters are compensated properly.

Ideally, you do, but it depends on how your recordings were created!

A catalogue number is an identification number used generally by labels to identify a specific release within a certain discography. If you have catalogue numbers for your releases, you can add this information when you’re creating a release.

If you already have your ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) and EAN/UPC (European Article Number/Universal Product Code), that’s great! It means you’ll be able to retrieve your streams and playlist placements. Be sure to include them when you’re recreating your releases.

Classical music distribution is available for Rockstar, AMPLIFY, AMPLIFY+ and AMPLIFY Pro users. It requires strict metadata formatting, which is unique to this genre. If you're ready to share your classical tracks, here's a step-by-step guide to ensure your release meets all the requirements 🎻

Yes, you can distribute different versions of the same track. There are just a couple of industry standards and platform guidelines to keep in mind!

Yes, 100%. Choosing a unique artist name is essential in order to establish your identity within the industry. If the name you choose is already being used by other people, that will cause some issues down the line whe you start distributing your music!

Explicit content refers to lyrics or themes that may be offensive or unsuitable for children. It’s a requirement to label this correctly when you place your order.

Yes. Most platforms support localized titles, which allows your songs and artist name to appear in different languages depending on the listener’s localization.

Yes of course! Whether you’re a solo artist teaming up with other artists, a producer working with vocalists, or a group of musicians coming together for a special project, collaborative releases can create unique and exciting music 🎶

Unfortunately, no. When you're distributing music, it's very important that you pay attention to how your metadata is formatted. Most streaming platforms enforce their own formatting rules and they may reject your music in case of non-compliance.

If you see this error message, it means that unfortunately your audio file does not meet the required specifications.