How to Upload Music to Apple Music

Apple Music accepts releases through a distribution partner. The artist does not upload files directly to Apple Music.

The release should be prepared with the correct metadata, valid artwork, and a chosen release date. The partner then delivers the release to Apple Music on or after that date.

The most important check is that the metadata matches the credits and the artwork is valid. Apple Music, like the other services, indexes releases based on the metadata and the master file.

After deployment, the artist reviews the Apple Music dashboard to see where the release is, and whether the reporting is correct.