Distribution F.A.Q

How to get started
Can I set my own pricing for my music on different platforms?
Updated
9.30.2025
Catalog Transfer
Is there a way to bulk-import my catalog from another distributor?
Updated
9.30.2025
Will transferring my catalog to Unchained Music affect my existing streaming numbers, playlist placements, and followers?
Updated
9.30.2025
How long does it take to transfer a catalog?
Updated
9.30.2025
How do I transfer my music from a previous distributor to Unchained Music?
Updated
9.30.2025
Store Artist Profiles
How can I claim a YouTube Official Artist Channel through Unchained Music?
Updated
4.2.26
How do I find my Spotify URI or Apple Artist ID?
Updated
23.11.23
How can I claim my official artist channels on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer, and Anghami?
Updated
2.11.23
High Quality Formats
No FAQ found !
Cover Songs, Remixes and Mashups
What information do I need to provide in my licenses?
Updated
9.30.2025
When do I need to provide licenses for my music?
Updated
9.30.2025
Can I distribute mashups through Unchained Music?
Updated
9.30.2025
How do I distribute remixes?
Updated
9.30.2025
Can I distribute sped-up or slowed-down versions of songs?
Updated
9.30.2025
Royalty Reporting and Tax Information
When will I receive streaming royalty reports?
Updated
9.29.2025
How often are analytics updated?
Updated
9.29.2025
Do you provide detailed analytics and reporting for streams and downloads?
Updated
9.29.2025
How can I monitor the performance of my music on Unchained Music?
Updated
9.29.2025
How To Submit a Release
What do the release statuses mean?
Updated
6.12.26
How can I distribute music from a movie, game, soundtrack, or TV Series?
Updated
2.4.26
I can't find my music in Apple Music. What's going on?
Updated
2.4.26
How can I takedown or remove my release?
Updated
2.4.26
Can I choose specific release dates for my tracks or albums?
Updated
9.30.25
Can I use royalty-free samples and loops from platforms like SoundTrap for my music?
Updated
9.30.25
What happens if my track is flagged for unlicensed use?
Updated
9.30.25
How does Unchained Music handle explicit content?
Updated
9.30.25
How can I edit the data associated with my release?
Updated
9.30.25
How can I distribute lyrics for my tracks through Unchained Music?
Updated
9.30.25
What genres do you support?
Updated
9.30.25
Which countries/regions do you release to?
Updated
9.30.25
I don't see the track or album price I want to list my music at. Why?
Updated
9.30.25
How can I add version info to my release's title?
Updated
9.30.25
How can I add an additional primary artist to my release?
Updated
9.30.25
What languages do you support for releases?
Updated
9.30.25
How do I upload a single before an album?
Updated
9.30.25
What kind of 'version info' is acceptable?
Updated
9.30.25
When do I need a license for my samples, cover songs, and remixes?
Updated
9.30.25
What are the audio file requirements for my music?
Updated
6.11.26
What's the difference between a Primary Artist and a Featured Artist?
Updated
11.20.23
What information can/cannot be included in track titles?
Updated
11.2.23
List of Stores and their Requirements
What is a reference overlap on Meta?
Updated
2.4.26
What are the qualifications for UGC platforms such as TikTok, Meta, and Snap?
Updated
9.29.25
What are the cover art requirements for my release?
Updated
6.11.26
Can I sell my music in other places?
Updated
11.2.23
Which streaming services and stores does Unchained Music Distribute to?
Updated
12.8.25
YouTube Content I.D.
What is a YouTube Content ID reference overlap?
Last Updated on
February 4, 2026
What are the qualifications for YouTube Content ID?
Last Updated on
February 4, 2026
Generic Content
Do you allow AI-generated music to be uploaded?
Last Updated on
September 30, 2025
How can I avoid being flagged for generic music?
Last Updated on
September 30, 2025
How can I avoid being flagged for generic cover art?
Last Updated on
September 30, 2025
What is generic content?
Last Updated on
November 24, 2025
Takedowns
No FAQ found !
Help
Why is my music not appearing on a specific streaming service?
Last Updated on
November 24, 2025

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