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Metadata & Release Requirements

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Content Style Guide: Metadata, Formatting, and Release Requirements

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The complete InterSpace content style guide for formatting releases, artist names, album and track titles, artwork, and metadata. Follow these standards to avoid rejections and get your music live faster.

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Why Is Metadata Important When Releasing Music?

Metadata is the information attached to your music release — including artist name, song title, genre, and collaborators. Accurate metadata ensures your music is correctly identified, distributed, and attributed across all platforms.

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Artwork Requirements: Size, Format and Content Rules

Your cover artwork must meet specific size, format, and content rules to be accepted by all streaming platforms.

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What Are ISRC and UPC Codes?

ISRC and UPC codes are unique identifiers used to track your music across streaming platforms and collect royalties. InterSpace assigns them automatically.

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What Happens If Metadata Is Incorrect?

Incorrect metadata can cause delayed distribution, misplaced releases, and royalty attribution errors. Learn what to do if you spot a metadata mistake before or after submission.

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What If My Music Appears on the Wrong Artist Profile?

Your music shows on the wrong artist page when a platform (like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, or YouTube) matched your release to the wrong artist profile.

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How Should Artists Format Their Artist Name and Song Titles?

Consistent, correctly formatted metadata ensures your music appears under the right artist profile on all platforms. Learn the formatting rules for artist names, song titles, and featured artist credits.

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