Line Music

Line Music is one of Japan’s leading music streaming platforms, offering a rich catalogue of domestic and international songs integrated seamlessly with the popular Line messaging ecosystem. Launched in 2015, the service leverages Line's massive user base to create a socially connected listening experience, allowing users to share tracks, set music as profile backgrounds, and discover new artists through their friends’ activity. Line Music is known for its strong focus on J-Pop, anime soundtracks, and emerging regional talent, while also providing access to global hits across every major genre. Built with an intuitive interface and advanced personalization features, the platform delivers curated playlists, mood-based selections, and algorithm-driven recommendations tailored to individual taste. Its deep integration with Line's communication tools makes music a natural part of everyday interaction, enhancing both discovery and fan engagement. With millions of active subscribers, Line Music has become a central player in Japan’s digital music landscape, bridging social connectivity with high-quality streaming.

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Line Music

1.) Sign up for Unchained and create an artist profile to start distributing your music
2.) For extra promotion, select your music marketing package or contact our team for more options.
3.) Set your release date and additional primary and featured artists.
4.) Collect the streaming royalties for your music across every streaming service we support.

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FAQ

How does music get delivered to Line Music for streaming in Japan?

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Line Music ingests releases through approved distributors who submit audio files, artwork, and metadata following Japanese localization and technical requirements. Once processed, tracks become available to listeners across Line Music’s mobile and social-integrated platforms.

What metadata does Line Music require for accurate catalogue placement?

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Line Music needs fully localized metadata including Japanese titles, artist names, composer and lyricist credits, genre classifications, and rights information. Proper metadata ensures visibility in Line Music’s search, charts, and editorial sections.

How does Line Music promote new songs to its audience?

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Line Music highlights releases through curated playlists, editorial recommendations, Line-app notifications, social sharing features, and real-time popularity charts. Music that resonates with Line users can gain additional viral exposure.

Can artists access performance analytics for Line Music streams?

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Line Music does not offer a global artist-facing dashboard, but distributors provide analytics such as streams, playlist adds, and user demographics based on Line Music’s reporting data.

How are royalties generated from streams on Line Music?

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Royalties depend on listener activity, subscription tiers, and Line Music’s licensing agreements with rights holders. The platform reports usage to distributors, who then allocate payments to artists or labels during their normal pay-out cycles.

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