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How to Publish Music on Spotify for Artists

Discover the complete guide to publishing your music on Spotify and 150+ global streaming platforms. Learn the step-by-step process, requirements, and costs while keeping 100% ownership of your work. Whether you're releasing your first single or building a catalog, we'll show you how to distribute professionally, reach millions of listeners worldwide, and maximize your streaming revenue.

Artist uploading music to Spotify through digital distribution platform

Our Spotify Distribution Services

Everything you need to publish, promote, and monetize your music on Spotify and beyond.

Global Music Distribution

Upload singles, EPs, and albums to Spotify and 150+ streaming platforms including Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music while retaining 100% ownership and creative control of your masters.

Editorial Playlist Pitching

Professional playlist submission support that positions your tracks for Spotify's editorial playlists, significantly boosting discoverability and stream counts through curated placement strategies.

Pre-Save Campaigns & Smart Links

Build buzz before release with customizable pre-save campaigns and smart links that drive early engagement, improve algorithmic visibility, and maximize first-week streaming performance on Spotify.

Analytics Dashboard

Track streaming metrics, earnings breakdowns, listener demographics, and geographic data with comprehensive insights that inform your marketing strategy and fan engagement optimization.

Royalty Tracking & Management

Monitor real-time earnings per platform, understand revenue sources, and manage finances efficiently with transparent royalty tracking that empowers smarter financial planning.

YouTube Content ID Monetization

Monetize music usage across YouTube videos by claiming and collecting revenue from user-generated content, expanding your income beyond Spotify streaming to include ad revenue opportunities.

Service Process

Our 5-Step Publishing Process

Prepare Your Music Files & Metadata

Gather your finalized audio files in high-quality WAV or FLAC format, along with essential metadata including track titles, artist names, album artwork (3000x3000 pixels minimum), release date, genre, and songwriter credits. Our AI Quality Control instantly validates your uploads for technical compliance.

Choose Your Distribution Plan

Upload & Configure Your Release

Submit for Playlist Consideration

Launch with Pre-Save & Promotional Tools

Trusted By Artists Worldwide

Success Stories

Join thousands of independent artists who've successfully published their music on Spotify through Madverse.

"Had an amazing experience with Madverse. Great folks doing top notch distribution."

Sushant Kalia
Sushant Kalia

"MADverse has been extremely smooth functioning for us. I am glad that we have representatives to take us through each step & even help us understand our progress. Sometimes numbers are confusing for artists, it is always nice to have teams who handhold."

Aanchal Shrivastava
Aanchal Shrivastava

"Best music distribution service. Artist call support is the best. Music release process was smooth as butter."

Ravi Roshan
Ravi Roshan

"i would say madverse can be trusted as a early stage independent artist. it's one of the best music platform.👍👍"

apoorva sharma
apoorva sharma

"Very smooth experience on madverse everything worked properly and I had no issues at all"

Sumit
Sumit

"Madverse made releasing my first song super easy. I didn’t know anything about distribution, but they handled everything and my track was live everywhere fast!"

Ankit Chandra
Ankit Chandra

"Just wanted to drop a quick review about my experience with Madverse. As an independent artist, finding a reliable distribution platform was always a struggle until I started using them. The way they show my streaming data and earnings is straight up transparent - no funny business. What really sold..."

ankit raj sahu
ankit raj sahu

"I have tried out many distribution services out there looking for the one that will give me the kind of service and customer support I need. In this search, I decided to give MADverse a try. Many other artists in my circle had recommended for me to shift and that..."

Rohh
Rohh

"Easy to use platform and provides more features than competitors. Got my release out on time. Overall good experience."

Saurabh kumar
Saurabh kumar

"Nice customer service and music team"

Mehak Dureja
Mehak Dureja

"One of the best distribution platforms out there, easy to navigate and fast customer support thanks madverse"

Eshika Billore
Eshika Billore

"I don't think I've ever had a smoother experience releasing a song. I literally had to worry about nothing. That experience got me to stay"

Rohh.wav
Rohh.wav

"Had an amazing experience with Madverse. Great folks doing top notch distribution."

Sushant Kalia
Sushant Kalia

"Nice customer service and music team"

Mehak Dureja
Mehak Dureja

"Had an amazing experience with Madverse. Great folks doing top notch distribution."

Sushant Kalia
Sushant Kalia

"MADverse has been extremely smooth functioning for us. I am glad that we have representatives to take us through each step & even help us understand our progress. Sometimes numbers are confusing for artists, it is always nice to have teams who handhold."

Aanchal Shrivastava
Aanchal Shrivastava

"Best music distribution service. Artist call support is the best. Music release process was smooth as butter."

Ravi Roshan
Ravi Roshan

"i would say madverse can be trusted as a early stage independent artist. it's one of the best music platform.👍👍"

apoorva sharma
apoorva sharma

"Very smooth experience on madverse everything worked properly and I had no issues at all"

Sumit
Sumit

"Madverse made releasing my first song super easy. I didn’t know anything about distribution, but they handled everything and my track was live everywhere fast!"

Ankit Chandra
Ankit Chandra

"Just wanted to drop a quick review about my experience with Madverse. As an independent artist, finding a reliable distribution platform was always a struggle until I started using them. The way they show my streaming data and earnings is straight up transparent - no funny business. What really sold..."

ankit raj sahu
ankit raj sahu

"I have tried out many distribution services out there looking for the one that will give me the kind of service and customer support I need. In this search, I decided to give MADverse a try. Many other artists in my circle had recommended for me to shift and that..."

Rohh
Rohh

"Easy to use platform and provides more features than competitors. Got my release out on time. Overall good experience."

Saurabh kumar
Saurabh kumar

"Nice customer service and music team"

Mehak Dureja
Mehak Dureja

"One of the best distribution platforms out there, easy to navigate and fast customer support thanks madverse"

Eshika Billore
Eshika Billore

"I don't think I've ever had a smoother experience releasing a song. I literally had to worry about nothing. That experience got me to stay"

Rohh.wav
Rohh.wav

"Had an amazing experience with Madverse. Great folks doing top notch distribution."

Sushant Kalia
Sushant Kalia

"Nice customer service and music team"

Mehak Dureja
Mehak Dureja

"Had an amazing experience with Madverse. Great folks doing top notch distribution."

Sushant Kalia
Sushant Kalia

"MADverse has been extremely smooth functioning for us. I am glad that we have representatives to take us through each step & even help us understand our progress. Sometimes numbers are confusing for artists, it is always nice to have teams who handhold."

Aanchal Shrivastava
Aanchal Shrivastava

"Best music distribution service. Artist call support is the best. Music release process was smooth as butter."

Ravi Roshan
Ravi Roshan

"i would say madverse can be trusted as a early stage independent artist. it's one of the best music platform.👍👍"

apoorva sharma
apoorva sharma

"Very smooth experience on madverse everything worked properly and I had no issues at all"

Sumit
Sumit

"Madverse made releasing my first song super easy. I didn’t know anything about distribution, but they handled everything and my track was live everywhere fast!"

Ankit Chandra
Ankit Chandra

"Just wanted to drop a quick review about my experience with Madverse. As an independent artist, finding a reliable distribution platform was always a struggle until I started using them. The way they show my streaming data and earnings is straight up transparent - no funny business. What really sold..."

ankit raj sahu
ankit raj sahu

"I have tried out many distribution services out there looking for the one that will give me the kind of service and customer support I need. In this search, I decided to give MADverse a try. Many other artists in my circle had recommended for me to shift and that..."

Rohh
Rohh

"Easy to use platform and provides more features than competitors. Got my release out on time. Overall good experience."

Saurabh kumar
Saurabh kumar

"Nice customer service and music team"

Mehak Dureja
Mehak Dureja

"One of the best distribution platforms out there, easy to navigate and fast customer support thanks madverse"

Eshika Billore
Eshika Billore

"I don't think I've ever had a smoother experience releasing a song. I literally had to worry about nothing. That experience got me to stay"

Rohh.wav
Rohh.wav

"Had an amazing experience with Madverse. Great folks doing top notch distribution."

Sushant Kalia
Sushant Kalia

"Nice customer service and music team"

Mehak Dureja
Mehak Dureja
The Madverse Difference

Why Choose Madverse for Spotify Distribution?

We empower artists with professional-grade tools while maximizing your royalties and creative freedom.

Keep 95% Royalties

Earn more from every stream with industry-leading royalty rates up to 95%, ensuring maximum revenue flows directly to you.

100% Ownership

Retain complete rights to your music and creative decisions—never transfer or share ownership like traditional models require.

Global Reach

Distribute simultaneously to Spotify and 150+ platforms worldwide, reaching listeners across every major streaming service and territory.

AI-Powered Tools

Access cutting-edge AI features including instant quality control, automated mastering, cover art generation, and Express Ads smart targeting.

About Madverse

Empowering independent artists to succeed globally

Madverse Music has revolutionized independent music distribution by creating a comprehensive platform that puts artists first. We've built our reputation on empowering musicians to retain complete ownership and creative control while accessing professional-grade distribution, marketing, and monetization tools previously available only to major label artists. Our milestone achievement of syncing the first-ever South Asian track in The Kardashians demonstrates our commitment to breaking boundaries and creating unprecedented opportunities for diverse voices in the global music industry. Today, we serve independent artists, emerging talents, established musicians, labels, and music collectives worldwide—providing the infrastructure and support needed to compete at the highest level. Our vision centers on democratizing music distribution and ensuring every artist, regardless of background or resources, can reach global audiences, earn fair royalties, and build sustainable careers. With features like royalty splits at source, YouTube Content ID monetization, Dolby Atmos distribution, and our AI assistant Auxy providing guidance in multiple languages, we're setting the new standard for artist-centric label services.

95% RoyaltiesIndustry-leading payout
100% OwnershipYou keep all rights
150+ PlatformsGlobal distribution reach

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you publish your own music to Spotify?

To publish music on Spotify, you need a music distribution service like Madverse. Upload your finalized tracks with metadata (artwork, credits, release date), choose your distribution plan, and our platform delivers your music to Spotify and 150+ other streaming services while you retain 100% ownership.

What are the requirements to put a song on Spotify?

How much does it cost to distribute to Spotify?

How long does it take for music to appear on Spotify?

Can I split royalties with collaborators automatically?

Will I get my music on Spotify playlists?

Do I need a record label to publish on Spotify?

How do I track my Spotify streams and earnings?

Still Have Questions About Publishing on Spotify?

Talk to our music distribution experts for personalized guidance and support.

Award-Winning Platform

Awards and Recognition

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Best App 2024

Rated the best app on AppStore of 2024

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Industry Innovation

First South Asian track synced in The Kardashians

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Artist-Trusted

Rated 3.9/5 by independent artists worldwide

Ready to Publish Your Music on Spotify?

Get started with Madverse today and join thousands of artists reaching global audiences. Our team is here to guide you through every step of the publishing process.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at You can also send us a quick email at support@madverse.co