Release music on Apple Music in lossless and Dolby Atmos.
Apple Music is one of the highest-paying streaming services – and accepts music from independent artists exclusively through distributors. With OGRECORDS™, you upload your song once and appear on Apple Music and all other stores. No subscription, with 10% revenue share.
- 10% revenue share, no subscription
- ISRC & UPC included
- you keep your masters
- delivery time after approval
- 1–3 business daysApple Music
- estimated per stream value
- ≈ $0.008≈ $8.00 per 1,000 streams, gross
- our commission
- 10%revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
- master rights
- 100%remain yours – always
How does my song get on Apple Music?
you create your release in the wizard, we assign ISRC and UPC, check audio, cover, and metadata, and deliver on the chosen date. apple usually processes new releases quickly after approval. because apple supports pre-adds, fans can add your song to their library before the release.
Apple Music requires full credits
apple is stricter with metadata than most platforms: for each track, information about the composition (songwriter or lyricist), performers, and production is required. if one of these categories is missing, rejection is imminent. our release wizard checks this before submission and shows you exactly which credit is missing – so your release doesn't get stuck in a correction loop.
Lossless and Dolby Atmos (Spatial Audio)
Apple Music streams in lossless quality. Upload the best possible master – ideally as 24-bit WAV or FLAC. If you have a Dolby Atmos mix, you can also upload it as an ADM-BWF file; it will then appear as a Spatial Audio version. Atmos mixes are delivered to Apple Music, Amazon Music, and TIDAL.
Apple Music for Artists and Shazam
after release, claim your profile in Apple Music for Artists to see plays, listeners, Shazams, and cities. Apple doesn't have an open pitch form like Spotify – editorial submissions go through distributors and labels. if you want to approach this strategically, you can find it under playlist pitching.
In 5 steps: how to get your song on Apple Music
- 01
register for free
create account, digitally sign distribution agreement, confirm identity.
- 02
upload master and cover
WAV, FLAC or AIFF in the highest available quality, cover art 3000 × 3000 pixels or larger. Optionally, a Dolby Atmos mix.
- 03
enter full credits
songwriter, lyricist, performer, and production per track – the wizard highlights what Apple still needs. link your Apple Music profile directly in the artist field.
- 04
choose stores and date
Apple Music is pre-selected. with enough lead time, fans can pre-add your song.
- 05
submit and share
after review, we deliver. share your smartlink with an Apple Music button as soon as the release is submitted.
how much do streams on Apple Music pay?
Apple Music pays significantly more per stream than most services because there is no free, ad-supported offering. the values below are averages – the actual result depends on the country and subscription type of your listeners.
Industry averages, not a guarantee. More on rates and deductions at How much does Spotify pay per stream? and Pricing.
how to get more out of your Apple Music release
link artist ID
in the wizard, select your existing Apple Music profile. without linking, a release could end up on an identically named, unfamiliar artist page.
promote pre-add
communicate the release early and use a smartlink that directs Apple users directly to pre-add.
atmos is worth it if the mix is good
a spatial audio mix makes your release visible in the corresponding Apple category. a bad atmos mix, however, does more harm than none.
keep an eye on Shazam
many Shazams in a city are an early signal for radio and editorial teams. you can find the numbers in Apple Music for Artists.
ready for Apple Music?
account in minutes, release wizard guides you through every step.
frequently asked questions about Apple Music
can I upload music directly to Apple Music?
no. independent artists release on Apple Music through a distributor. with OGRECORDS™, you can do this without a subscription and without a fee per release.
will my song also appear in the iTunes Store?
Apple Music and the iTunes Store are supplied together. you set the download price in the release wizard.
how long does it take for my song to be on Apple Music?
after our review and delivery, Apple usually processes releases within a few business days. for pre-adds and pitching, significantly more lead time is beneficial.
why was my release rejected by Apple Music?
common reasons include missing credits, additions like "feat." or "remix" in the wrong field, generic titles, or cover art with text that doesn't match the release. the wizard checks these points before submission.
can I release Dolby Atmos on Apple Music?
yes. in addition to the stereo master, upload a Dolby Atmos mix as an ADM-BWF file. it will be delivered to Apple Music, Amazon Music, and TIDAL.
how much does it cost to release on Apple Music?
no fixed costs. we keep 10% of your release's earnings, you keep the rest and all rights.
your release doesn't just appear on Apple Music
With the same upload, you deliver to all platforms in the network – here are the instructions for the most important ones.
your song on Apple Music – in the best quality.
lossless, Dolby Atmos, and clean credits from one upload. start for free, 10% only on actual earnings.
Apple Music is a trademark of its respective owner. OGRECORDS™ is an independent music distributor and is not affiliated with Apple Music.