Uploading your music with Rebel Music Distribution is simple, free, and designed for independent artists releasing music worldwide.
This guide explains how to prepare your release, upload your audio and artwork, enter the correct metadata, and submit your music for Quality Control before delivery to digital streaming platforms.
Step 1 – Create Your Release
Log in to your Rebel Music Distribution dashboard and start a new release.
You will be asked to provide the basic information about your release, including:
- Artist name
- Release title
- Release type (Single, EP, Album)
- Genre and language
- Release date
Make sure all information is accurate before submitting your release.
Step 2 – Upload Your Audio
Upload your audio files in the required format.
Recommended specifications:
- Format: WAV
- Sample rate: 44.1 kHz
- Bit depth: 16-bit or 24-bit
Upload the final mastered version of each track in the highest quality available.
Step 3 – Upload Cover Artwork
Each release must include a cover image that meets the platform requirements.
Artwork guidelines:
- Minimum size: 3000 × 3000 pixels
- Format: JPG or PNG
- No copyrighted images without permission
- No blurry or low-resolution artwork
The artwork must represent the release and follow store guidelines.
Step 4 – Add Metadata
During the upload process you will need to enter release metadata, including:
- Track titles
- Songwriters and composers
- Producer information (if applicable)
- Language of the title
- Explicit content information
Please review your metadata carefully before submitting your release.
Incorrect metadata may result in rejection during the review process.
Step 5 – Submit for Review
After completing all required fields, submit your release for Quality Control review.
Your release will go through Rebel Music’s Quality Control process to verify that the audio, artwork, metadata and release information meet the applicable distribution requirements.
If the release is approved, it will be delivered to digital platforms and will go live on the release date you selected during the upload process.
If there are any issues with the release, you will receive a notification explaining what needs to be corrected.
Release Removal & Metadata Changes
Release Removal from Digital Stores
If you need to remove a release that has already been delivered to digital streaming platforms and stores, please note that this process requires a manual takedown request within the distribution system.
Once a release has been processed and delivered to platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital stores, it cannot be removed automatically. In these cases, the removal must be handled through a technical takedown procedure within the distribution network.
Because this process requires manual handling, a 5 € removal processing fee applies for releases that have already been delivered to stores.
This fee covers the administrative and technical handling required to submit the takedown request through the distribution platform.
How to Request a Release Removal
To request a release removal, please contact our support team with the following information:
- Artist Name
- Release Title
- UPC (if available)
After receiving your request, our team will provide the payment invoice.
For invoice requests please contact:
invoices@rebelmusicdistribution.com
Once the payment is confirmed, the takedown request will be submitted.
Metadata Changes
If metadata changes are required after a release has already been delivered to stores, these changes may require manual processing within the distribution system.
Our support team will provide instructions depending on the type of change requested.
Important Notes
- Releases that have not yet been delivered to stores may still be cancelled without a removal fee.
- Once a release has been delivered to digital stores, removal must be processed through the distribution system.
- Removal from streaming platforms may take some time depending on each platform’s processing schedule.
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