Checklist items
- Artist names and roles
- Track titles and versions
- ISRC and UPC when available
- Release date, genre, language, and explicit status
- Artwork and copyright details
Checklist
Music metadata checklist
Clean metadata helps releases move through distribution, credits, royalties, pitching, and promotion with fewer corrections.
Before pitching
- Confirm release date
- Review spelling and capitalization
- Collect clean links and assets
- Make sure campaign copy matches the final metadata
FAQs
Common questions
What metadata is needed for a music release?
Common metadata includes artist names, track titles, release title, contributors, ISRC, UPC, genre, language, explicit status, release date, and copyright details.
Why check metadata before promotion?
Promotion materials often reuse metadata. Errors can spread quickly across press releases, pitches, posts, and partner communications.