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Platform guide

The full distribution process for platform guide, split into sections.

About the platform guide

Each platform has its own rules, tools and way of paying. These pages gather what’s worth knowing about each one, with links to the official source. The data was checked in November 2026: it changes often, so confirm it before deciding.

Sections

  1. 11. SpotifySpotify for Artists, pitching, Canvas, Countdown Pages, Discovery Mode, verification, normalization, payment requirements and artificial streams.
  2. 22. Apple Music and ShazamApple Music for Artists, Shazam, lyrics, Dolby Atmos, AI tags and what to keep in mind when delivering.
  3. 33. YouTube and YouTube MusicOfficial Artist Channel, how your music reaches YouTube Music, Content ID, the Partner Program and the requirements changing in 2027.
  4. 44. BandcampSelling directly to your audience: real fees, formats, how to get paid, Bandcamp Fridays, its ban on AI music and when it's worthwhile.
  5. 55. SoundCloudUploading directly and sharing demos, artist plans, royalties based on your own listeners and its AI training policy.
  6. 66. TikTok and InstagramHow your music reaches their libraries, how much distributors take from those earnings, SoundOn and the rules on AI.
  7. 77. Deezer, Tidal, Amazon and othersWhat's particular about the other platforms, especially on AI and royalties, and how to make use of a profile on each.