Uploading your music
Here's some guides on how you can upload your music to Spare Music
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Getting Started
Releasing for the first time? We've got your back!
Checklist for Creating Your First Music ReleaseA simple checklist to help you prepare your first music release and avoid delays or store rejections.
Top 5 Reasons Releases Get RejectedThis guide walks you through each one, explains why it matters, and shows you how to get it right the first time.
Content Distribution Policy & Guidelines at Spare MusicLearn Spare Music’s content guidelines to ensure smooth delivery and compliance with store policies.
Why was my release rejected for bad artwork?Your artwork should of high quality and follow this guide!
Understanding Minimum Release DatesYour minimum release date is the earliest day your music can go live. All release times are calculated in UTC.
Which stores will my music appear on?Here's all of the stores we'll distribute your music to. You can select the specific stores when you submit your release.
How do I set the "Written By" and "Performed By" fields on stores?These roles are referred to as a Song Writer and a Performer. You can set these when you upload your track.
Uploading Dolby Atmos
Providing Complete Contributor CreditsComplete credits now required for new Apple Music releases. Here's how to do it.
Advance Tools
Moving a big catalog or manage thousands of releases? These tools may help!
Bulk Catalog ImportsGot a big catalog to import or transfer? We have the tools ready to go.