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⚠️ Common Mistakes When Releasing Music (and How to Avoid Them)

Review this list of common mistakes when uploading and distributing your music, and learn how to prevent them before submitting your release for review. ✅

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Written by Ivan Parrales
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1. 🧾 What are the most common errors in metadata?
Some of the most frequent are:

  • Artist names spelled differently on each release.

  • Titles with spelling errors or excessive symbols.

  • Misassigned roles (feat., remixer, producer).

Reviewing everything carefully before saving avoids many rejections.


2. 📂 What problems commonly occur with audio files?

  • Files of poor quality or with noise/cuts.

  • Mixes that clip or distort.

  • Same songs with different ISRCs without needing to be.

Always check the final master and make sure you upload the correct version.


3. 🌎 What mistakes happen with the territories?

  • Releases configured only for some countries unintentionally.

  • Confusion between “including” and “excluding” territories.

If you notice that your music is not appearing in certain countries, check the territory settings or write to us with the UPC .


4. 🖼️ What problems occur with the covers?

  • Blurry or low-resolution images.

  • Brand logos or promotional messages.

  • Use of photos without rights or permission.

These errors can cause crashes, so it's worth checking it in detail.


5. 📣 What's the most common promotional mistake?
The most common is announcing the date before the launch is properly scheduled .
The best thing to do is:

  1. Upload and schedule the launch.

  2. Confirm that everything is correct.

  3. Then announce dates and links on social media.

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