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Distribution FAQs

Releasing Music on EngineEars Frequently Asked Questions 

 

There are no additional charges for ISRC codes, YouTube Content ID, or related delivery items.

  • Unlimited distribution

  • ISRC codes

  • YouTube Content ID

  • Standard delivery to all supported DSPs

How does YouTube Content ID work?

YouTube Content ID will automatically flag anyone who attempts to upload or distribute your copyrighted music without authorization. This feature is included in your subscription.

Do you use artist content to train AI?

No. We do not train AI using catalog works and we do not use any artist content for AI purposes.

Do you accept cover songs?

Yes, we accept cover songs as long as you have secured the proper mechanical license.

Mechanical licenses are handled outside of EngineEars.

If you have not signed up with The Mechanical Licensing Collective, we strongly recommend doing so to collect mechanical royalties within the United States.

Do you support Apple Motion Artwork?

Yes. We accept Apple Motion artwork.

Please submit a support ticket including:

  • Project name

  • UPC

  • Apple Motion Art file

The file must meet Apple’s official specifications.

Will YouTube merge views if I re-upload a song?

No. YouTube does not merge views on re-uploads.

Can you guarantee placement on Delta Airlines?

All products delivered to Delta Airlines are subject to the final editorial discretion of Delta’s curation team. Placement is not guaranteed.

How do I create a waterfall release?

For a waterfall release:

  1. Create a new release.

  2. Add both the previously released track and the new track.

  3. Use the original ISRC for the previously released track.

At the album level, you can title the project however you’d like. Common formats include:

  • “Song A / Song B”

  • “Song A or Song B”

  • Or another custom title

Can I claim my artist profiles before my first release goes live?

Yes.

If this is your first release and you'd like to claim your artist profiles ahead of time, submit a support ticket with:

  • Project name

  • UPC

We can provide the profile URLs so you can claim them in advance.

How do I fix my Amazon Music artist profile?

Amazon requires remappings to be completed directly by the artist through Amazon Music for Artists.

You can sign up here: https://artists.amazon.com/

Do you distribute to Mainland China?

Yes. We distribute to Mainland China and can accommodate Chinese characters in metadata.

Can you request an Official Artist Channel (OAC) on YouTube?

Yes. We can request an Official Artist Channel (OAC) on your behalf and merge it with your existing YouTube channel.

Please provide:

  • Topic Channel URL

  • Personally operated Channel URL

How do I get time-synced lyrics on Spotify, Apple Music, and Instagram?

Time-synced lyrics are available through Musixmatch.

Create an account with Musixmatch to upload and sync your lyrics. Once approved, they can appear on platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Instagram, and others.

Will my music appear in the TikTok Music Library?

Yes. Your music will automatically appear in your TikTok music tab if you are already registered as an artist on TikTok.

If you are not signed up, you must complete TikTok’s artist certification process here (mobile only):
https://www.tiktok.com/m-c/music_artist_certification_h5/index.html?enter_from=ops_one_one

Once certified, your distributed music will populate in your TikTok artist profile.