Music Distribution in India: The Complete Guide (2026)
What music distribution is, how it works, what it costs in India, and how to choose a distributor in 2026 — a plain-English guide for independent artists.
How to Release Your Song on Spotify from India: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A step-by-step guide to releasing your song on Spotify from India in 2026 — upload, metadata, cover art, splits and scheduling, explained for beginners.
ISRC Codes in India: What They Are and How to Get One (2026)
An ISRC code is the unique ID for your recording. Here's what it is, how the code is structured, and the three ways to get one in India in 2026 — ranked by effort.
How to Release a Song on Apple Music from India (2026)
To release a song on Apple Music from India, upload it to a distributor with your art and details and pick a date. Here's the full step-by-step for 2026.
How to Get Your Music on JioSaavn (2026 Guide for Indian Artists)
To get your music on JioSaavn, distribute it through an aggregator — JioSaavn doesn't take direct uploads. Here's how Indian artists get on JioSaavn in 2026.
UPC Codes for Music, Explained for Indian Artists (2026)
A UPC is the unique barcode that identifies your release (single, EP, or album). Here's what it is, how it differs from an ISRC, and how to get one in India.
Audio File Specs for Music Distribution: WAV, Sample Rate and LUFS (2026)
Distribute your music as a WAV file (16/24-bit, 44.1kHz+) mastered around -14 LUFS. Here's the full audio spec checklist before you upload in 2026.
Cover Art Guidelines for Spotify and Apple Music (2026)
Streaming cover art must be a 3000×3000px square, RGB, with no URLs or logos. Here's the full cover-art spec and rules to avoid rejection in 2026.
Music Metadata Best Practices for Releases (2026)
Metadata is the song info — title, artist, credits, language — that powers discovery and royalties. Here's how to get your release metadata right in 2026.
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