Managing your releases

Stay on top of your music once it's out. These articles help you track performance, make updates, and keep your releases organized across platforms.

Updating an existing release (post delivery)
Updating an existing release (post delivery): yes, it's possible!
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What are YouTube Topic channels?
Are you confused about the YouTube Topic channel that was created for your music? We got you covered. After reading this guide, you'll know everything about YouTube Topic channels and what you can do with them.
— 2 min
How to takedown your release
How to takedown and delete your release from stores and from your Make Waves catalogue.
— 2 min
How to change your artist name
It can happen that you want to change your artist name, for whatever reason. Learn how you can action this yourself for Spotify and Apple in your own Make Waves account.
— 6 min
How to add and sync lyrics in Musixmatch
Adding lyrics is free and easy to do. Follow our steps to get them linked to your songs!
— 3 min
Other categories
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Using Make Waves — 2 guides

Step-by-step guidance on how to use Make Waves features — from uploading and scheduling releases to promoting your music and tracking results.

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Preparing your music for release — 8 guides

Make sure your tracks are ready for the spotlight. Learn how to finalize your recordings, choose the right release strategy, and get all the details sorted before you hit "publish."

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Promoting your music — 7 guides

Get your music heard. From building a marketing plan to growing your fanbase, these guides cover everything you need to share your sound with the world and get it in front of the right ears.

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Copyright and royalties — 3 guides

Navigate the complex world of music rights, copyrights and royalty management.

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