LiveOne
Yes — LabelGrid delivers your releases to LiveOne. Distribution is included on every distribution plan, for record labels, distributors, and independent artists alike.
LIVEONE AT A GLANCE
- Typical go-live: timing varies by platform — submit at least 2 weeks ahead.
- Audio accepted: a lossless master — WAV (16-, 24- or 32-bit) or 16-bit FLAC, per LabelGrid’s upload rules.
- Streaming model: membership-based streaming through LiveOne’s Slacker Radio service, with Plus and Premium tiers.
- Territory: United States / North America.
- Metadata: ISRC per track and a release barcode (UPC-A or EAN-13 — LabelGrid assigns one if you don’t have it), with full contributor credits.
- Royalties: tracked in LabelGrid’s royalty accounting with automated splits from the Basic plan up.
DEEP DIVE
What You Should Know About LiveOne
Overview
LiveOne (formerly LiveXLive) is a Los Angeles-based music and entertainment company, listed on NASDAQ as LVO, that operates the Slacker Radio streaming service. Slacker offers music on demand alongside curated stations, playlists and live content, with paid Plus and Premium memberships.
Market / Platform Focus
LiveOne’s music streaming is centred on the United States and North America. It combines on-demand listening with curated, radio-style stations; in the US, radio-style plays fall under the Section 114 statutory licence that SoundExchange administers.
Slacker Radio and LiveOne
LiveXLive renamed itself LiveOne in 2021. Its music-streaming arm is Slacker Radio, which pairs on-demand listening with curated stations, playlists and live content. LiveOne also runs podcasting and live and virtual events.
Requirements
LiveOne delivery specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio formats accepted | Lossless master: WAV (16-, 24- or 32-bit) or 16-bit FLAC, 44.1 kHz or higher — LabelGrid’s upload rules |
| Lossless / Hi-Res support | Verify current LiveOne support |
| Spatial audio / Dolby Atmos | Verify current LiveOne support |
| Artwork requirements | Square (1:1) cover art, at least 3000×3000 px — LabelGrid’s upload requirement |
| Metadata required | ISRC per track, a release barcode (UPC-A or EAN-13 — LabelGrid assigns one if you don’t have it), full contributor credits |
| Territory / availability | United States / North America |
| Monetization model | Membership-based streaming (Plus and Premium tiers); royalties tracked in LabelGrid accounting with automated splits from the Basic plan up |
| Artist-profile linking | LiveOne documents no artist portal; manage your artist details through LabelGrid |
| Pre-add / pre-order | Verify current LiveOne support |
| Typical go-live after submission | Timing varies by platform — submit at least 2 weeks ahead |
| Delivery method | Delivered by LabelGrid |
Requirements can change — confirm current details with LiveOne.
LABELGRID
Delivery and timing
LabelGrid Integration
LabelGrid delivers your music to LiveOne’s streaming catalog, where listeners can play it on demand. Every release goes through LabelGrid’s review against our specifications before it is delivered.
Getting Started
To make your music available on LiveOne via LabelGrid, prepare your audio, artwork, and metadata according to our specifications. Select LiveOne when scheduling your release, and LabelGrid reviews it and handles delivery.
How long until my release is live on LiveOne?
Timing varies by platform, so submit at least 2 weeks ahead. LabelGrid reviews your release and delivers it to LiveOne, which then ingests and publishes it on its own schedule.
LabelGrid provides the tools you need beyond distribution: catalog management for your metadata and releases, royalty accounting with artist statements from the Basic plan up, and promotion tools including smart links and Spotify pre-saves.
WHY LIVEONE
Playlists and promotion
Artist Benefits
Distributing to LiveOne puts your catalog on a US streaming service that combines on-demand listening with curated stations, playlists and live content.
Key Features
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US music and entertainment platform (NASDAQ: LVO)
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Curated stations and playlists
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On-demand listening alongside live content
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Offline listening, no ads and unlimited skips on paid plans
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Plus and Premium membership tiers
Royalties
Radio-Style Streaming and Royalties
In the US, radio-style (non-interactive) streaming falls under the Section 114 statutory licence, which SoundExchange administers. Registering with SoundExchange is how artists and labels collect the performance royalties from those plays.
Tips and resources
Tips for Success
- Make sure you are registered with SoundExchange to collect US performance royalties from radio-style plays
- LiveOne documents no artist portal, so get your artist details right in LabelGrid before delivery
- Include ISRCs and full contributor credits so plays are matched to the right recordings
COMMON QUESTIONS