How do I release music on TIDAL?

Through a distributor like OGRECORDS™. TIDAL doesn't offer artists a direct upload.

What audio quality do I need for TIDAL?

At least an uncompressed file in CD quality (16 bit, 44.1 kHz) as WAV, FLAC or AIFF. A 24-bit master is better.

Can I release Dolby Atmos on TIDAL?

Yes. Upload a Dolby Atmos mix as an ADM BWF file as well. It is delivered to TIDAL, Apple Music and Amazon Music.

How long does it take for my song to appear on TIDAL?

After our review and delivery, TIDAL usually processes new releases in a few business days. Plan at least one week ahead.

What does it cost to release on TIDAL?

No fixed costs. We keep 10% of your TIDAL earnings, as with every other platform, and your rights stay with you.

TIDAL · RELEASE MUSIC

Release music on TIDAL for listeners who pay attention.

TIDAL stands for lossless sound and for listeners who read credits. The platform pays above average per stream and accepts music from independent artists through distributors. With OGRECORDS^™ your release goes out to TIDAL and every other store from one upload.

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10% revenue share, no subscription
ISRC & UPC included
You keep your masters

Delivery time after approval: 2–5 business days
TIDAL
Estimate per stream: ≈ $0.01
≈ $10.00 per 1,000 streams, gross
Our commission: 10%
Revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
Master rights: 100%
always stay with you

How does my song get on TIDAL?

You create your release in the wizard, we assign an ISRC and UPC, check audio and metadata and deliver on your 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 shows here. A master converted from a lossy file or heavily compressed stands out, on the other hand. You can also upload a Dolby Atmos mix.

Credits are visible on TIDAL

TIDAL shows in detail who worked on a song: songwriters, producers, engineers and musicians. Listeners click through to other work by the same people. So fill in songwriting, production, mixing and mastering completely. On TIDAL that doubles as promotion for your whole team.

TIDAL Artist Home

With TIDAL Artist Home you claim your profile, see streams and listeners and manage your artist page. We show you the way there in your catalog right after release.

STEP BY STEP

5 steps to get your song on TIDAL

01
Sign up for free
Create an account, sign the distribution agreement online, verify your identity. You claim your TIDAL profile only after delivery.
02
Upload a hi-res master
WAV or FLAC in the highest resolution you have, plus artwork from 3000 × 3000 pixels. Optionally a Dolby Atmos mix.
03
Fill in all credits
Songwriters, producers, mixing and mastering engineers. TIDAL shows all of them.
04
Pick stores and date
TIDAL is preselected along with every other store. If you uploaded an Atmos mix, it goes to TIDAL, Apple Music and Amazon Music. The release date has to be at least five business days out.
05
Submit and claim your profile
After delivery you claim your profile in TIDAL Artist Home.

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EARNINGS

How much do streams on TIDAL pay?

TIDAL is one of the services with the highest pay per stream because it runs almost entirely on subscriptions. The figures below are averages and vary with your listeners' countries and subscriptions.

Streams	Estimate (gross)
1,000	≈ $10.00
10,000	≈ $100.00
100,000	≈ $1,000.00
1,000,000	≈ $10,000.00

Industry averages, not a guarantee. More on rates and deductions at How much does Spotify pay per stream? and Pricing.

GET MORE OUT OF IT

How to get more out of TIDAL

Credits as a network

Every credited contributor links to your song on TIDAL. Complete credits bring in listeners from the circle of your producers and features.

Don't squash the master

On a hi-fi platform, dynamics are a mark of quality. More on loudness under LUFS.

Use Atmos where it fits

A good Dolby Atmos mix plays on TIDAL, Apple Music and Amazon Music at the same time.

Keep your profile up to date

Keep your photo and bio in TIDAL Artist Home current. TIDAL listeners like to discover music through artist pages.

Ready for TIDAL?

Your account is set up in a few minutes, then the release wizard walks you through every step.

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FAQ

Common questions about TIDAL

How do I release music on TIDAL?: Through a distributor like OGRECORDS^™. TIDAL doesn't offer artists a direct upload.
What audio quality do I need for TIDAL?: At least an uncompressed file in CD quality (16 bit, 44.1 kHz) as WAV, FLAC or AIFF. A 24-bit master is better.
Can I release Dolby Atmos on TIDAL?: Yes. Upload a Dolby Atmos mix as an ADM BWF file as well. It is delivered to TIDAL, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
How long does it take for my song to appear on TIDAL?: After our review and delivery, TIDAL usually processes new releases in a few business days. Plan at least one week ahead.
What does it cost to release on TIDAL?: No fixed costs. We keep 10% of your TIDAL earnings, as with every other platform, and your rights stay with you.

ONE UPLOAD, ALL STORES

Besides TIDAL, your release lands in every other store

The same upload delivers to every platform in the network. Here are the guides for the most important ones.

All platforms in the network →

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TIDAL is a trademark of its respective owner. OGRECORDS™ is an independent music distributor and is not affiliated with TIDAL.