What Is Digital Music Distribution and How Does It Work?

Learn what digital distribution actually is, what a distributor does behind the scenes, and how your music reaches platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

Audio File Technical Requirements

WAV format, sample rate, bit depth, and silence rules.

Cover Art Technical Requirements

3000x3000 pixels, JPG/PNG, and prohibited content rules.

Featured Artist Metadata Rules

How to correctly add collaborator artists to metadata fields.

Release Moderation Process

SOOLY Music moderation stages and approval timelines.

Release Rejected: How to Fix It

Understanding rejection reasons and fix steps.

Release Day Go-Live Times

What time does your track go live on platforms on release day?

Remix Upload Rules

Permissions and metadata rules for releasing remixes.

Catalog Transfer Guide

Preserving ISRC and UPC when moving your catalog to SOOLY Music.

Duplicate Distribution Policy

Rules and risks of publishing the same release on two distributors.

Single, EP, and Album Guide

Release type selection: single, EP, and album rules.

How to Set a Release Date: A Timing Guide

Choosing the right release date directly affects your playlist chances and stream count. Here are the timelines and strategies you need to know.

Pre-Order Releases

Setting up pre-order and pre-save campaigns before release.

Lyrics Distribution

Delivering synced and static lyrics to platforms.

Multi-Language Metadata

Entering artist name, title, and metadata in different languages.

Platform Selection Guide

Which DSP and social platforms should you distribute to?

Holiday Release Timing

Release strategy during New Year, holidays, and vacation periods.

Compilation Album Guide

Rules for releasing multi-artist compilation albums.

Instrumental and Acapella Rules

Publishing instrumental and acapella versions.

Post-Release Edit Rules

Rules for metadata and content changes after release.

What Is Metadata? Best Practices for Accurate Data Entry

Incorrect metadata can get releases rejected or split your artist profile in two. Practical rules for entering the right artist name, genre, and language data.

Explicit Content Tagging: When and How to Use It

Tagging songs that contain profanity, violence, or sexual content correctly prevents your release from being rejected. Here are the rules and platform differences.

DSP Delivery Times: How Long Does Each Platform Take?

Why do delivery times to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and other platforms differ? A look at average timelines and common causes of delay.

The Song Takedown Process Explained

What happens when you want to remove a release from platforms, how long does it take, and is it reversible? All the details here.

The Duplicate Release Problem and How to Fix It

The same song appearing multiple times on a platform can split your streaming data. Causes of duplicate releases and how to prevent them.

Why Artist Name Consistency Matters So Much

Spelling your artist name differently on every release can split your profiles and delay your verified badge.

What Is Geo-Blocking (Regional Access Restriction)?

Why can some songs not be played in certain countries? Causes of geo-blocking, rights limitations, and choosing the right territories.