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MUSIC DISTRIBUTION

Deliver Music to Every Major Platform

Music distribution is the process of delivering your recordings and metadata to digital service providers (DSPs) so people can stream, download or buy them. LabelGrid distributes to all major DSPs worldwide from one dashboard, with DDEX-compliant delivery, Dolby Atmos, Apple Motion Artworks, lyrics, advanced release scheduling, and real-time delivery tracking. It is built for labels and serious artists, not just single uploads.

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GLOBAL REACH

Which platforms does LabelGrid distribute to?

LabelGrid delivers to all major DSPs worldwide: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Deezer, and Tidal, plus regional specialists like Anghami in the Middle East, Boomplay in Africa, JioSaavn in India, and KKBOX in Asia. One upload reaches streaming, download, video, social, fitness, and music-recognition services. LabelGrid is a Spotify Preferred Provider and a Merlin Network member.

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INDUSTRY STANDARD

Does LabelGrid deliver to DSPs using DDEX?

Yes. Every release is delivered as a DDEX ERN feed, the same metadata standard major labels and DSPs run on. LabelGrid supports ERN 3.8.2, 4.3.0, 4.3.1, and 4.3.2 for both delivery and catalog import, with automated ISRC handling, territory controls, pricing tiers, and commercial-model configuration. No manual corrections, no rejected deliveries.

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HOW IT WORKS

How does music distribution work on LabelGrid?

Upload

Upload audio, metadata, cover artwork and lyrics through the dashboard or API. Automated quality checks, ISRC assignment, and artwork validation.

Review

Automated validation of metadata, artwork specs, contributor credits, and territory settings. DDEX feeds generated automatically, no manual corrections needed.

Deliver

Track delivery status in real time across every platform. Most DSPs go live within days of passing review. Full visibility from upload to release.

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AUDIO & VISUAL DELIVERY

What audio and visual formats can you deliver?

LabelGrid delivers high-end audio and visual formats alongside standard stereo: Dolby Atmos spatial audio, Apple Motion Artworks, hi-res and lossless masters, and synced lyrics.

Dolby Atmos: Deliver spatial audio masters in ADM BWF format to Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal. Separate Dolby ISRC per track, binaural rendering, and strict quality validation.

Apple Motion Artworks: Animated album art in square (1:1) and tall (3:4) formats. Both formats required when uploading. Delivered alongside standard cover art.

Hi-Res & Lossless: 24-bit audio up to 192kHz. Apple Digital Masters certification support. FLAC and ALAC delivery for Spotify HiFi and Apple Lossless.

Lyrics: Deliver time-synced or static lyrics alongside audio. Formatting rules enforced per DSP. Clean and explicit version handling.

Layered format stack beyond stereo: hi-res, lossless, Dolby Atmos spatial, motion artwork and synced lyrics, validated
Distribution pipeline rail: upload, automated checks and ISRC, DDEX feed generated, then delivered live to every platform

RELEASE MANAGEMENT

How do I schedule releases and control territories?

LabelGrid gives you timezone-precise release dates, per-track date overrides for waterfall strategies, per-territory availability, pre-orders and pre-saves, and Content ID claiming, all from the release editor.

Advanced Release Scheduling: Set release dates with timezone precision. Override dates at the individual track level for waterfall release strategies. Same ISRC across single and album for automatic stream consolidation on Spotify.

Territory Management: Configure per-territory release dates, availability restrictions, and commercial terms. Support for worldwide, regional or country-level controls via DDEX territory codes.

Pre-order & Pre-save: Spotify pre-saves with Countdown Pages, Apple Music Pre-Add with instant gratification tracks. Pre-release campaigns that build momentum before release day.

Content ID & Rights Claiming: YouTube Content ID, Facebook Rights Manager, and audio fingerprinting via ACRCloud and Audible Magic. Automated claim management and UGC monetization.

Artist ID Deliveries: Metadata delivered to DSPs for automatic artist profile linking on streaming platforms.

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Royalty Accounting

Process royalty statements, automate payouts, and give artists earnings visibility.

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Catalog Management

Manage your entire catalog from one dashboard: releases, tracks, artwork, metadata.

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Promotion

Promo tools, private sharing links, teaser generation, and playlist pitching built into the platform.

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White Label & API

Run your own branded distribution platform with LabelGrid's white-label infrastructure and REST API.

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Control panel: AI-training delivery off by default with per-label and per-release switches, delivered only where you choose

CONTENT PROTECTION

Is my music protected from AI training?

Yes. LabelGrid addresses AI head-on in its Terms of Service. AI DSP delivery, any platform that uses content for AI training or synthetic media, is opt-in and off by default, with per-label and per-release controls. Your distribution license covers delivering your content to the DSPs you choose. Nothing more.

AI DISCLOSURE

Can I distribute AI-generated music?

Yes. LabelGrid accepts AI-assisted and AI-generated music with built-in disclosure tools that keep you compliant across every platform.

Per-track and per-release AI disclosure. Declare AI involvement at both levels: artwork (release) and audio (track). Three options: no AI used, AI-assisted, or AI-generated. This data gets sent to all DSPs automatically.

Works with every platform’s requirements. Apple Music Transparency Tags, Spotify’s DDEX standard, YouTube’s disclosure policies. LabelGrid’s disclosure fields map to all of them.

Clear rules, no surprises. Original synthetic voices and AI production tools are welcome. Deepfakes, impersonation of real artists and mass-produced AI spam are not. Read our full AI content guide.

AI disclosure loop: declare no-AI, assisted or generated, tag artwork and audio, sent compliant to every platform

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

How many platforms does LabelGrid distribute to?
LabelGrid distributes to all major streaming platforms worldwide, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Deezer, Tidal, and many more. We also deliver to regional platforms: Anghami, Boomplay, JioSaavn, KKBOX. Download stores, video platforms, social platforms and recognition services are covered too. See the full list on our platforms page.

Does LabelGrid support DDEX delivery?
Yes. Every release is delivered as a DDEX ERN feed, the same standard used by major labels and DSPs. LabelGrid supports ERN 3.8.2, 4.3.0, 4.3.1, and 4.3.2 for both delivery and catalog import. This ensures proper ISRC handling, territory controls, pricing tiers, and commercial model configuration with zero manual corrections. See the dedicated DDEX delivery page for the full feed pipeline.

Does LabelGrid support Dolby Atmos?
Yes. Upload Dolby Atmos masters in ADM BWF format alongside your stereo files. LabelGrid delivers them to Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal with separate Dolby ISRCs, binaural rendering support, and strict quality validation including loudness and duration sync checks. See our Dolby Atmos & Hi-Res Audio page for full specs and platform support.

Can I deliver Apple Motion Artworks?
Yes. LabelGrid supports animated album art delivery to Apple Music in both square (1:1) and tall (3:4) formats. Both formats are required when uploading. The animation must be based on the album cover art and meet Apple's technical specifications.

How does waterfall release scheduling work?
LabelGrid supports track-level date overrides, allowing you to release individual tracks from an album on different dates. Using the same ISRC across both the single and album version ensures automatic stream consolidation on Spotify. You can configure per-territory dates with timezone precision.

Does LabelGrid deliver lyrics to DSPs?
Yes. You can deliver both time-synced and static lyrics alongside your audio. LabelGrid enforces per-DSP formatting rules and handles clean versus explicit version variants automatically.

What audio formats does LabelGrid accept?
LabelGrid accepts WAV and FLAC files. Standard delivery is 16-bit/44.1kHz minimum, with support for 24-bit audio up to 192kHz for hi-res and lossless platforms. Apple Digital Masters certification is supported for the highest quality tier.

Is LabelGrid a Spotify Preferred Provider?
Yes. LabelGrid is an official Spotify Preferred Provider, ensuring fast delivery, priority support, and access to Spotify's latest features and tools for artists and labels.

Does LabelGrid protect my content from AI training?
Yes. Our Terms of Service define 'AI DSP' as a separate category: any platform that uses content for AI training, model development, or synthetic media generation. AI DSP delivery is off by default and opt-in only, with controls at both label and release level. Even if you enable auto-delivery for new DSPs, AI platforms are still excluded. Your distribution license covers delivering content to the DSPs you choose. Nothing else.

How does LabelGrid handle AI disclosure for streaming platforms?
LabelGrid has built-in AI disclosure fields at both release and track level. When you upload, you declare whether AI was used for artwork and audio. This data gets sent automatically to DSPs including Apple Music (Transparency Tags), Spotify (DDEX standard), and others. Your disclosure stays consistent across all platforms.

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