Music Distribution

Global Digital Music Distribution

Structured release operations for artists, labels and catalog owners — covering DDEX delivery, DSP availability across global and regional markets, metadata management and multi-territory configuration.

450+

DSP Platforms

100K+

Catalog Tracks

15+

Global Markets

DDEX

Protocol

Distribution infrastructure, end to end

Every component of the release delivery lifecycle — managed through structured operations and platform-compliant workflows.

01

Release Operations

End-to-end release management — from asset ingestion and metadata validation to scheduled delivery and post-release monitoring across platforms.

02

DDEX Delivery

Industry-standard DDEX-compliant workflows ensure releases meet each DSP's technical requirements before they go live, reducing processing errors and delivery delays.

03

DSP Network

Distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Amazon Music, Deezer, Zing MP3 and regional platforms across Southeast Asia and global markets.

04

Metadata Management

Structured metadata operations covering ISRC, UPC, artist credits, genre classification, language tagging and artwork — maintained to platform specifications.

05

Quality Control

Automated and manual QC checks on audio files, artwork and metadata prior to every delivery batch — so releases arrive in the expected state at each DSP.

06

Territory Configuration

Configurable availability by market — restrict or expand presence by region, with scheduling controls to align release timing across time zones.

How release delivery works

A structured, repeatable process from asset preparation to live availability.

01

Asset Ingestion & Metadata Entry

Audio files, artwork and release metadata are submitted and validated against format requirements. ISRC and UPC codes are assigned or confirmed at this stage.

02

Quality Control Review

Each release undergoes automated technical checks and, where required, a manual review of metadata completeness, audio quality standards and artwork specifications.

03

Territory & Schedule Configuration

Release date, time zone and territory availability are configured based on rights holders' instructions and any regional licensing constraints.

04

DDEX Delivery to DSPs

Compliant DDEX delivery packages are sent to each selected platform according to the configured schedule. Delivery status is tracked and confirmed per DSP.

FAQ

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