This is less of an issue now as competitors such as Ditto and Tunecore have caught up and offer similar times. Otherwise, Distrokid may not be able to get it to stores on time.ĭistrokid is known for being the fastest distribution service for releasing music on streaming services (they are on Spotify's preferred distributor list). You should allow at least 2 weeks before your scheduled release date in order for your release to be considered for curated playlists. It should take 2-5 days for your music to be uploaded to streaming services through Distrokid. As well as streaming services, they'll let you know about Instagram music, TikTok, and even extras like Shazam. A small number of uploads will go through manual review, lengthening the upload wait time by 1-2 weeks.ĭistrokid does a good job of keeping you updated on the progress of your upload via email alerts. If you are uploading to a social media platform such as Tiktok or Instagram, it takes slightly longer ranging between 1-3 weeks. It should take no longer than a week for your upload to be complete. Here's how long does Distrokid take to upload your music to individual stores: Spotify We have found this from personal experience, and your release may take longer. Please, if you have a release date, make sure you upload it on time because you can't rely on this number exactly. If you're strapped for time and need a quick release, you can rely on Distrokid comfortably to get it to Spotify in 3-5 days. It is important to have a release date in mind, uploading the song at least two weeks before in order for your release, to be considered for curated playlists on DSPs such as Spotify or Apple Music. In my own experience, I have had songs processed in as little as 48 hours. This may take longer if you don't ensure your track description, artwork and audio meet Distrokid's requirements and your track may be flagged for manual review, which can take 1-2 weeks.

It takes 2-5 days to get your music uploaded to streaming services using Distrokid.

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