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Quality Control, Best Practices, and Scorecard

Learn about 1M Music's Quality Control scorecard system, penalties for QA and DSP issues, and how to keep your account healthy and compliant.

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Distribution

What Is Music Metadata and Why Does It Matter?

What music metadata actually is, the 4 types that exist, how each platform uses it, and why incomplete metadata costs creators real money.

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Monetization

Tax Withholding Information (W-8BEN / W-9) for Non-US Resident Artists

Learn about U.S. withholding tax rules, the importance of submitting Form W-8BEN for international artists, and how to protect your digital distribution royalties.

1M Music 2 min read

Tutorials

How to Link Your Instagram Account with Your Facebook Artist Page

Step-by-step tutorial to connect your Instagram account with your Facebook artist page to share content and run integrated ad campaigns.

1M Music 2 min read

Platforms

What is Spotify Discovery Mode and How Does It Work?

Learn how Spotify Discovery Mode algorithmically boosts your streams in Radio and Autoplay, and how commission payment works.

1M Music 2 min read

Platforms

How Does Spotify Count Streams?

Learn the official criteria Spotify uses to count streams, including the 30-second rule, offline listening, and credit requirements.

1M Music 2 min read

Distribution

Spotify Delivery Times: Service Level Guideline

Understand Spotify's minimum delivery times (Service Level Guideline) for new releases, updates, and takedowns.

1M Music 1 min read

Platforms

Apple Music: Album Motion Artwork Guide

Everything you need to know about Apple Music's Album Motion Artwork: technical specs, guidelines, and how to add it to your release.

1M Music 1 min read

Platforms

How Do I Pitch a Song to Amazon Music Playlists?

Learn how to submit and pitch your upcoming releases to the Amazon Music for Artists editorial team.

1M Music 1 min read

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Quality Control, Best Practices, and Scorecard

What Is Music Metadata and Why Does It Matter?

Tax Withholding Information (W-8BEN / W-9) for Non-US Resident Artists

How to Link Your Instagram Account with Your Facebook Artist Page

What is Spotify Discovery Mode and How Does It Work?

How Does Spotify Count Streams?

Spotify Delivery Times: Service Level Guideline

Apple Music: Album Motion Artwork Guide

How Do I Pitch a Song to Amazon Music Playlists?

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