Digital distribution
Can I publish my music only to China?
Question: I already have my music distributed worldwide with another distributor. Can I still use Musicinfo to distribute only to China? Answer: Yes you can. Most distributors do distribute to China but only to Netease and Tencent. We can still ...
New Spotify and Apple IDs, what are they?
We aren’t automatically notified when the artist ids are created, you can find them from the URL of the artist page on Spotify and Apple, after your music is published.
Public Domain Content
If a song's music & lyrics were published before January 1, 1928, then the song is considered in the Public Domain in the US. Please visit pdinfo.com to learn more about Public Domain works and see a list of songs that qualify. It's important to know ...
How to search for your music on the streaming platforms in South Korea
You can search through the Korean streaming website. Use google translate to choose your language of preference. Distribution to these services can take from 1 to 2 months. Melon https://www.melon.com/search/album/index.htm Bugs ! ...
How to Add Stores to My Distribution?
Please go to the distribution platform, under "Music" tab, choose "My Releases" tab. Click on "Detailed Information" on the release. Click in "ADD/VIEW STORES." Choose the Stores, either "Distribution (China)", "Distribution (Other)", or "Sync ...
How to Choose Distribution Services?
When you publish your release you must choose the stores (services) you would like to publish to. For a new release you have the choices of publishing to China, Worldwide and/or Sync-licensing. You may choose one or all three. For releases that have ...
How do I find my Artist Id on Spotify and Apple Music?
Your Artist Ids on Spotify and Apple music are the string of numbers and letters at the end of your profile URL: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HtD8SjUM1lm2jP7jAeXu2 https://music.apple.com/fi/artist/warmland/376150162 Go to your artist profile on ...
Store Selection info not accurate?
For distributed releases, it might be that the information on Store Selection page is not exactly accurate. This applies mostly to Chinese distribution services and/or sync licensing services. This might happen because we are updating our store ...
Why Musicinfo do not provide the links of my music from all the DSPs?
Regarding the DSPs, there are major streaming services like QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music, Qianqian Music, NetEase Music etc.. Since QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music are from same company, once your music is on QQ Music, then the music is also ...
How to Sync?
If you want to sync your music with Musicinfo, you need to purchase our distribution services. Once you have submitted and published your albums via Musicinfo Distribution Platform, you can choose if you want to sync the album. If you want to sync ...
I would like to upgrade my account. How do I do it?
If you are looking to upgrade your account, please submit a ticket with a message letting us know what plan you would like to upgrade to. If you upgrade to a larger distribution package, you will only have to pay the difference in pricing between the ...
I already have music in China. Can I still use your distribution services to distribute my music?
We can still distribute your music if you already have your music on Tencent (TME): QQ, Kuwo, Kugou and/or Netease. Because of our exclusivity with Mainland China, we cannot distribute music that is already on Chinese platforms, with the exception of ...
If I distribute music through Musicinfo, can I select or exclude specific platforms that I want to distribute to?
If you choose to distribute music through Musicinfo, but your music is already on some of the Chinese streaming services like QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and/or NetEase Music, we can exclude those services and continue the distribution to the ...
I want to use your distribution services, but I currently distribute with a Major Distribution platform...What should I do?
We can distribute your music to China even if your music is already on Tencent (TME): QQ, Kuwo, and Kugou and/or Netease. Most major Western platforms also distribute to some Chinese platforms. If you do have music on on Chinese platforms, and you ...
I don't have the lyrics to my song. Can I still distribute my music?
Lyrics are a major requirement for the Chinese Distribution Service Providers (DSP's). Given that China is a high-context culture, lyrics are required for each and every song distributed through our platform. No music will be accepted without lyrics. ...
What information is required for audio distribution?
Album name, artist name, track name(s) ISRC Code (if you do not have, we will provide you for free) UPC Code (if you do not have, we will provide you for free) Release Date Genre and sub-genre Album language Lyric Lyricist Lyrics copyright ownership ...
Are there any track restrictions?
The only limitation is that the track file must be a 44kbit/s 16bit WAV files with maximum file size of 750MB. There are no restrictions to the duration of the track.
Why does it takes so long for my music to appear online?
The distribution process in China can be really slow as not all DSPs use the same data format, e.g., DDEX, thus, to process all the information for each DSP takes manual work and time. For more information, please read: When will my music be online
How will my music be found by Chinese audiences?
ThoughOur service cannot guarantee the streaming numbers for each track however the streaming services in China work differently than western ones. The services in China are more social-oriented; users like to comment and share music, which makes the ...
Will I be notified when my music has been distributed?
Your music is in the process to be distributed the moment you publish your release from your distribution platform. We are not notified once the music is live, however It typically takes 5-6 weeks to become live on Chinese platforms. Given this ...
How do I register and distribute?
Here is how our process works: Step 1 :Use our China Search App -Find out if you have music on Chinese streaming services if it is in China consult with your current distributor to get the details of your music's situation in China. We cannot ...
Can I distribute a remix or mixtape via Musicinfo?
You can distribute a remix and mixtape via Musicinfo ONLY IF you have permission from the copyright holder of the original work which you used to create your remix and mixtape.
How many tracks/songs can I upload to one release?
One release can be a single, EP or full album, and it can contain up to 50 tracks/songs.
How long will it take to remove my music from DSPs?
After we receive the notification to remove your music from distribution, we will process it within 5 business days, and afterwards, you are free to distribute and license your music to the same DSPs we distribute to. However, it might take up to 3 ...
How long will it take for Musicinfo to send my music to the streaming services?
There is a 10 day leeway period for distribution to the global stores, that we can process and publish the releases once you publish from the distribution platform. For stores like spotify it can be live within one day, other stores have their own ...
Will Musicinfo inform me when my music has reached the distribution phase?
Musicinfo is not able to inform you when your music is out for distribution, as the service providers do not notify Musicinfo when your music has been launched online. If you have distributed your music and don't know if your music is online in China ...
How can I delete my music from my account?
If you want to delete a certain track or album from your account you can send us an email with the name of the specific track(s) with ISRC code or album with UPC code you want deleted and we will delete it for you. It is not possible for you to ...
Does Musicinfo distribute physical releases?
No, Musicinfo does not distribute physical releases, we only distribute digital ones.
What are the supported formats and sizes for album covers?
The album cover size should be at least 3000x3000px. Accepted image formats are JPG and PNG. JPG files are recommended - PNG files will be automatically converted to JPG which may induce minor effects on the file quality.
What are the supported audio file types?
We accept at least 44,1 khz 16bit WAV files with maximum file size of 750MB. The WAV file is a high quality audio format and is required on our partner channels.
What is an ISRC code?
The ISRC is an international standard code for uniquely identifying sound recordings and music video recordings. If you already have an ISRC code, you should fill it in when you distribute your music through us. If you do not have ISRC codes for your ...