release music on TIDAL for listeners who truly listen.
TIDAL stands for lossless sound quality and for listeners who read credits. the platform pays above average per stream and accepts music from independent artists via distributors. with OGRECORDS™, your release appears on TIDAL and all other stores from one upload.
- 10% revenue share, no subscription
- ISRC & UPC included
- you keep your masters
- delivery time after approval
- 2–5 business daysTIDAL
- estimated per stream value
- ≈ $0.01≈ $10.00 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 TIDAL?
you create your release in the wizard, we assign ISRC and UPC, check audio and metadata, and deliver on the chosen date. TIDAL usually processes new releases within a few business days after approval.
sound quality: deliver your best master
TIDAL streams lossless up to high resolutions. a 24-bit master as WAV or FLAC really shines here – a lossily converted or overly compressed master, however, stands out negatively. you can also upload a Dolby Atmos mix.
credits are visible on TIDAL
TIDAL shows in detail who contributed to a song: songwriters, producers, engineers, and musicians. listeners can click through to other works by the same people. therefore, enter songwriters, production, mixing, and mastering completely – on TIDAL, this is also promotion for your entire team.
TIDAL Artist Home
through TIDAL Artist Home, you claim your profile, see streams and listeners, and maintain your artist page. we'll show you how to get there directly in your catalog after the release.
in 5 steps: how your song gets on TIDAL
- 01
register for free
create account, digitally sign distribution agreement, confirm identity.
- 02
upload hi-res master
WAV or FLAC in the highest resolution you have, plus cover art from 3000 × 3000 pixels. optionally, a Dolby Atmos mix.
- 03
enter full credits
songwriters, producers, mixing and mastering engineers – TIDAL displays them all.
- 04
choose stores and date
TIDAL is pre-selected with all stores. the release date is at least five business days in the future.
- 05
submit and claim profile
after delivery, claim your profile in TIDAL Artist Home.
how much do streams on TIDAL pay?
TIDAL is among the services with the highest per-stream royalty because it is almost exclusively subscription-based. The values below are averages and vary depending on the country and subscription 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 from TIDAL
credits as a network
every registered contributor links to your song on TIDAL. complete credits bring listeners from the circles of your producers and features.
don't crush the master
on a hi-fi platform, dynamics are a quality feature. learn more about loudness at LUFS.
use atmos strategically
a good Dolby Atmos mix is played simultaneously on TIDAL, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
maintain profile
keep your image and bio up-to-date in TIDAL Artist Home – TIDAL listeners like to discover music through artist pages.
ready for TIDAL?
account in minutes, release wizard guides you through every step.
frequently asked questions about TIDAL
how do i release music on TIDAL?
through a distributor like OGRECORDS™. TIDAL does not offer direct upload for artists.
what audio quality do i need for TIDAL?
at least an uncompressed CD-quality file (16 bit, 44.1 kHz) as WAV, FLAC, or AIFF. a 24-bit master is better.
can i release Dolby Atmos on TIDAL?
yes. additionally upload a Dolby Atmos mix as an ADM-BWF file; it will be delivered to TIDAL, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
how long does it take for my song to be on TIDAL?
after our review and delivery, usually a few business days. plan at least one week in advance.
what does it cost to release on TIDAL?
no fixed costs. we keep 10% of the revenue, your rights remain with you.
your release doesn't just appear on TIDAL
With the same upload, you deliver to all platforms in the network – here are the instructions for the most important ones.
your song on TIDAL – in full quality.
hi-res master, Dolby Atmos, and complete credits from one upload. start for free.
TIDAL is a trademark of its respective owner. OGRECORDS™ is an independent music distributor and is not affiliated with TIDAL.