Preparing your music for release

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."

Claiming your artist profile(s)
Confused on how to claim your artist profiles? Read this guide!
— 5 min
Requesting a YouTube Official Artist Channel
Get verified and get access to tools such as Analytics for Artists.
— 2 min
How to reuse tracks on multiple releases
Sometimes you want to reuse certain tracks on multiple releases. Here is how you set this up correctly in Make Waves.
— 3 min
How to generate your own AI artwork
No resources to create your artwork? Try a free AI model to create a unique image for your release!
— 4 min
What makes good artwork
Artwork is an important visual element that can say more about an artist and their music. But what makes good artwork? Find out more about the relevant spec and some of our do’s and don’ts in this article.
— 3 min
How to add a Spotify Canvas to your release
Give your release something extra
— 3 min
How to get verified on Instagram and Facebook, TikTok and Twitter
Get the famous checkmark
— 5 min
How to get set up on Bandcamp
All about setting up on Bandcamp
— 2 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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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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Managing your releases — 5 guides

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.

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Copyright and royalties — 3 guides

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

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