If you wish to distribute your music, Songtradr offers distribution to over 200+ streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and more.
Note: Distribution is included in our Songtradr Pro package. Upgrade Now >
HERE'S HOW:
- Login to your account
- Click Distribution on the left navigation bar
- Click Create new Album/EP Release
- Type in the Release Title of your Album or EP
- Click Create Release
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HOW TO ENTER DETAILS:
- Select Release Title Language
- Select Country of Origin
- If applicable, enter Version e.g. 25th Anniversary Edition
- If applicable, enter Record Label
- If applicable, enter Catalog Number
- Click + Create New Artist to enter your artist information or select a previously inputted artist from the dropdown
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If there are no prior release artists, the Main Artist: box will allow you to create one by clicking on Create Artist
This will bring up a new dialog box where you can:
- Enter your Band Name (or Artist Name) and your Last and First name
- Click Create Artist when you are done
- Repeat steps for Contributing Artist(s) or Featured Artist(s) (if applicable)
- Click Save & Continue when you are done
NOTE: Create an artist here if you have any features or contributors who are on the majority of tracks on your release. Otherwise, add them on a song-by-song basis.
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HOW TO EDIT YOUR ARTWORK:
Click on the Edit Artwork or on the empty image to open the Artwork Editor
An image will automatically populate the Artwork box.
To change the image:
- Choose an image from Unsplash
or
- Click Upload your own to choose from your files
Note: Your Release title will automatically populate in the search bar, but you can type any query to populate different photos.
- Click on your Release Title ("The Life of Stumpy Joe") and your Artist Name (e.g. Stumpy Joe) to edit
From here you can:
- Choose Font Size & Color
- Edit Shadow Distance & Color
- Toggle between Bold, Italic, Uppercase, and lowercase
- Click Save Artwork when you are done
- Click Save & Continue when you are done
More tutorials on Artwork Editor >
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COMPLETING SONG DETAILS:
- Click on Empty Spot - Click to Add Song to upload and edit
- Type in the New Song Title or Select a song from your existing catalog
If you choose to select a song from your existing catalog, your catalog will open up.
- Click Select on the song you want to distribute
- Click Done when you are finished
This will bring up the Song Editor window.
From here you can:
- Add any contributing or featuring artists
- Select Genre
- Click Drag File here to upload and select your song (if you select from My Songs the audio will already be loaded)
- Mark if your track is explicit
- Mark if your track is a cover
- Enter previously acquired ISRC's (if you don't have one we will assign you one)
- Enter Copyright Holders (C Line) and Record Label/Master Owners (P Line)
- Click Save Song when you are done
Repeat process with rest of the songs on your Album/EP
- Click Save & Continue when you are done
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ORGANIZING YOUR SCHEDULE:
- Keep the toggle ON (BLUE) to Release as soon as possible
- Switch toggle to OFF (GRAY) and schedule your release for a specific date
If your single has been released previously:
- Switch the toggle to ON (BLUE)
- Enter original release date
- Enter UPC/EAN Code
- Click Save & Continue when you are done
NOTE: Please allow up to 14 days for release.
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You're almost there!
FINALIZING YOUR RELEASE DETAILS:
- Check all the boxes or select the individual stores you wish to have your music released to for distribution
- Select your Download Pricing
- Select your Territory
- Select whether you want your music to automatically be distributed to any stores added in the future
- Click Save & Continue when you are done
Note: Click Learn More to view all streaming platforms we distribute to.
Note: You can return to any previous windows by clicking any of the steps in the progress bar e.g. Artwork
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Final step!
DISTRIBUTE!
- Select if your music has been distributed before via a separate service
- Check to see if your plan covers your release
- Click Distribute
Congratulations, you have just distributed your release!