--- title: How to distribute a new release? description: This guide walks you through distributing a new release on EngineEars, from entering your release details to adding songs, setting up royalty splits, and submitting. --- [Skip to content](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/how-to-distribute-a-new-release#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact Us](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![header-logo.dfd0f01451fc4201cdeb6bea513c8257.svg\]](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/header-logo.dfd0f01451fc4201cdeb6bea513c8257.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact Us](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/kb-tickets/new) - [Back to EngineEars](https://engineears.com/) [Back to EngineEars](https://engineears.com/) Hi, how can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[Releases & Distributed Songs](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/releases-distributed-songs?hsLang=en) # How to distribute a new release? ## This guide walks you through distributing a new release on EngineEars, from entering your release details to adding songs, setting up royalty splits, and submitting. ### **Before you start** ### Have these ready to make the process faster: - ### Your final audio files, or a completed mix or master on EngineEars - ### Your release artwork - ### Your Spotify and Apple Music artist profile URLs (if you've released music before) - ### Names and email addresses for any contributors receiving a royalty split ### **Start a new release** ### Make sure you're on your **Dashboard**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-01.png) ### Click **Distribute Music**. ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-02.png) ### Click **Distribute Only**. ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-03.png) ### Click **Next**. ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-04.png) ### Click **New Release**. ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-05.png) ### Click **Next**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-06.png)Enter your release details ### Fill in the **Main Artist** name.**Note:** Make sure the spelling and capitalization match your artist name exactly as it appears on DSPs. ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-07.png) ### Click **Enter Spotify and Apple Artist Profile URL**.**Note:** This helps DSPs map your release to your existing artist profiles. If this is your first release, select **No** and submit a support ticket letting our team know you'll need new artist profiles created across all major platforms. ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-08.png) ### Select your **Release Type**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-09.png) ### Enter your **Release Title**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-10.png) ### Skip the **UPC** field. EngineEars will generate a new UPC for this release. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-11.png) ### Upload your **artwork**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-12.png) ### Select a **Primary Genre** and an optional **Secondary Genre**.**Note:** Not seeing the genre you prefer? Submit the release, then submit a support ticket with the UPC and your genre of choice. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-13.png) ### Select the **Language** for the release. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-14.png) ### Click **Select Parental Advisory** and choose the option that applies. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-15.png) ### Enter your **Record Label** name (optional). ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-16.png) ### Select your **Streaming Release Dates**.**Note:** Choose **Release as soon as possible** if you don't need a specific release date. Your release will go live based on each DSP's processing timeline, which may be as soon as 24 hours for some platforms and up to 7 days for others. ### If you want your release to go live on a specific date, choose **Schedule the release** and select a date at least 7 days in advance. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-17.png) ### Only enable this toggle if you want EngineEars to collect publishing for the artist uploading the release. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-18.png) ### Click **Next**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-19.png) ### Next, add your songs. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-20.png) ### Click **Add Songs**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-21.png) ### Click **Drag & drop files here** to upload a file, or select a mix or master that was completed through the platform. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-22.png) ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-23.png) ### Wait for the file to upload.![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-24.png) ### Click **Playback** to make sure it's the right version. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-25.png) ### Click **Save Song**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-26.png) ### Start filling out the song's details. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-27.png) ### If your release is a single, the song title must match the **Release Title** you entered earlier. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-28.png) ### Skip the **ISRC** field. EngineEars will generate an ISRC for this song automatically. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-29.png) ### Update the **Genre** if necessary. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-30.png) ### Select a **Song Version**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-31.png) ### Select **Parental Advisory**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-32.png) ### Enter the **lyrics** for this song (optional). ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-33.png) ### Click **Track Release Date** (time zone: America/Los Angeles).**Note:** Only select a date here if you want this specific song to release earlier or later than the full project. Leave it blank if you want the song to release on the same date as the full project. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-34.png) ### If there's a featured artist on this song, click **Select Artist Type**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-35.png) ### Add **Song Credits**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-36.png) ### Add as many roles as needed for any single contributor. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-37.png) ### If you're collecting publishing for this contributor, click **Publishing & Mechanical Royalties**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-38.png) ### Click **Add another credit** to add more contributors. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-39.png) ### Click **Save Song**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-40.png) ### If your song shows **Verified**, you can add more songs or move on to the next step.**Note:** If you see a **Copyright Risk** flag, don't worry. You can still continue and submit your release. Our team will review it and reach out if any additional information or documentation is needed to clear the flag. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-41.png) ### Click **Next**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-42.png) ### Read the confirmation message. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-43.png) ### Click **Confirm**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-44.png) ### Now it's time to set up your **Streaming Royalty Splits**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-45.png) ### If you've assigned this contributor a split before, click **Choose a payee**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-46.png) ### If you've never assigned a split to this contributor, click **Create New**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-47.png) ### Enter the contributor's first and last name and their percentage for this song. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-48.png) ### Enter a valid email address for this contributor. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-49.png) ### Click **Add**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-50.png) ### Click **Send Invite**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-51.png) ### Update the percentages so they total **100%**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-52.png) ### Confirm you see **Splits add up to 100%**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-53.png) ### Click **Next**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-54.png) ### Accept the terms and submit ### Check every box to accept the terms. All must be selected. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-55.png) ### Click **Accept**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-56.png) ### You're done! Your release has been submitted. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-57.png) ### Click **Go to your Release**. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-58.png) ### Review your release details. ### ![](https://20049731.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20049731/distribute-new-release/step-59.png) ### Need help? ### If you have questions about your release or run into any issues, [submit a support ticket](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) and our team will get back to you. - [Getting Started](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Studio Onboarding](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/getting-started?hsLang=en#studio-onboarding) - [Record Label Onboarding](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/getting-started?hsLang=en#record-label-onboarding) - [Account and Profile Setup](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/account-and-profile-setup?hsLang=en) - [Hosting Services](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/hosting-services?hsLang=en) - [Releases & Distributed Songs](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/releases-distributed-songs?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Music Video Distribution](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/releases-distributed-songs?hsLang=en#music-video-distribution) - [How to Setup a New Release?](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/releases-distributed-songs?hsLang=en#how-to-setup-a-new-release) - [EngineEars Publishing](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/releases-distributed-songs?hsLang=en#engineears-publishing) - [Booking Services](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/booking-services?hsLang=en) - [Project Management](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/project-management?hsLang=en) - [Session Management](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/session-management?hsLang=en) - [Payments and Payout](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/payments-and-payout?hsLang=en) - [Verification](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/verification?hsLang=en) - [Certification](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/certification?hsLang=en) - [Subscription](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/subscription?hsLang=en) - [Marketing](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/marketing?hsLang=en) - [Product Purchases](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/product-purchases?hsLang=en) - [Sweepstakes](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/sweepstakes?hsLang=en) - [Educational Courses](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/educational-courses?hsLang=en) - [Music & Content Purchases](https://support.engineears.com/en/knowledge-base/music-content-purchases?hsLang=en) # EngineEars, Inc engineears.com Help Center Copyright © 2026, EngineEars, Inc