Access to the Core tier at Unchained Music is granted at the discretion of our A&R team and is intended for serious, early-stage artists who demonstrate clear creative potential and professionalism. To be approved, artists must complete identity verification (KYC) and show that they have a real and active presence as a creator. This includes links to active DSP profiles like Spotify or Apple Music, or social platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube that reflect ongoing artistic activity.

Music submitted through the Core tier must meet professional audio and content standards. This means it must be original, well-produced, structurally sound, and clearly the result of human creative input. Content that relies on drag-and-drop loops, is repetitive or algorithmically driven, or appears to exploit keyword-based SEO strategies will be rejected.

Artists are also expected to show signs of some artistic traction, whether through past releases, audience engagement, or visible momentum in their creative journey. If an account was downgraded from a paid plan to Core, the existing catalog will be re-evaluated under these standards. Music that does not meet the current Core requirements may be removed at Unchained Music’s discretion.

To apply for the Core Subscription, please apply to our A&R Team here.

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