Nothing is more frustrating than having your release rejected by Spotify or Apple Music. Understanding their quality guidelines beforehand can save you days of delay.
1. Text on Cover Art
Spotify and Apple Music allow text on your cover art only if it matches your artist name and release title exactly. Adding website URLs, social media handles, or sponsor logos will result in immediate rejection.
2. Incorrect Metadata
Do not list featured artists in the track title field; use the designated contributor fields. Ensure spelling is correct and capitalization matches streaming guidelines (Title Case is standard).
3. Audio Issues
Ensure your audio files contain no silent tracks, clicks, or digital distortion. Uploading files in lossy formats like MP3 can lead to quality check failures; always use high-quality WAV files.
Ensure a flawless upload process with the validation checks of Arinas Music.