Welcome to The Artist Platform. This page takes you from sign-up to your first release in stores, and then to getting paid. Each step links to a full guide if you want more detail.
1. Create your account
Start a 7-day free trial at app.theartistmusic.com. You don't need a card to start. Free trial FAQs
To release music to stores, you need a paid plan. Compare plans and prices in The Artist Platform's subscription plans.
2. Get your release ready
Before you upload, have these ready:
Your final audio and cover art. Check the specs first, so your release isn't sent back. Essential music metadata tips
Your release details: titles, artists and everyone who worked on the music. How to credit artists and contributors
Your UPC and ISRC codes, if you have them. No codes? We create them for you. ISRC, UPC, ISWC and IPI explained
A release date at least 5 weeks away. That leaves time for review, delivery and pitching to playlists. How to choose a release date
Music you have the rights to release. Covers, samples and AI-made music each have their own rules. Content Policy · Covers · Samples · Music made with AI
Moving music from another distributor? Read What to do before you switch distributors first, so you don't lose your streams.
3. Create and submit your release
Open Distribution, click Create new release and follow the five steps: tracks, track details, release details, distribution settings, and review. How to release your music on The Artist Platform
After you submit, our review takes 1–2 business days. Then we deliver your release to the stores you chose. How long until my release is live?
4. Set up your artist profiles
While you wait for release day, claim your profiles and pitch your music:
Spotify: claim Spotify for Artists and pitch your song to the editors. Spotify guide for artists
Apple Music: claim Apple Music for Artists once you're live. Apple Music guide for artists
YouTube: see where your music appears and how to avoid claims on your own videos. YouTube guide for artists
5. Get paid
Add your payout details early, so nothing holds up your first payment. Set up your payout details
Royalties take a few months to reach you, because stores report on their own schedules. How money works on The Artist Platform explains the timeline. If you share earnings with collaborators, set up track splits.
6. Grow your audience
Insights: connect your profiles and see who's listening. Artist Insights
FanHub: reach your fans directly. Artist FanHub
If something goes wrong
What's happening | What to do |
My release was sent back | |
It's past my release date and my music isn't in stores | |
My music is on someone else's artist profile |
Need help?
Message us through the chat in The Artist Platform. We aim to reply within 1 business day. How can I contact you?