How Do I Upload Music to Hydistro?

Uploading music to Hydistro allows you to prepare, review, and distribute releases across selected stores from a single workflow.

Whether you are releasing a single, EP, or album, the upload process is designed to guide you through each stage before submission and review.

Hydistro uses an 8-step release workflow.

You can save progress at any time and continue later.

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Before You Start

Prepare the following before creating your release:

• Final audio files
• Release title
• Artist information
• Cover artwork
• Release metadata
• Track information
• Store preferences
• Release schedule

Artwork requirements:

• PNG or JPG
• Minimum size: 3000 × 3000 px
• Maximum file size: 34 MB

You must select at least one store before submission.

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Open The Release Wizard

From your dashboard:

Open:

Distribute → Release Music

This opens the release creation flow.

Your release can be saved manually at any time.

Hydistro also automatically saves progress while working.

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Step 1 — Select Release Type

Begin by selecting the release format.

Available release types:

Single

For one main release.

EP

For short multi-track projects.

Album

For larger releases.

Your selection affects later release configuration.

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Step 2 — Add Artist Information

Next, configure artist information.

Start by selecting your:

Primary Artist

The Primary Artist is the main artist attached to the release.

See:

How Do Primary Artists Work?

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Various Artist

If your release includes another main artist structure, you may configure Various Artist where applicable.

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Additional Artists

Additional artists can be added with roles.

Examples:

• Producer
• DJ
• Contributor
• Other supported roles

See:

How Do Additional Artists and Roles Work?

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Same Artist For All Tracks

For multi-track releases, you may enable:

Same Artist For All Tracks

This applies the artist setup across every track.

If tracks require different artist configurations, leave this disabled.

See:

How Does the Same Artist for All Tracks Option Work?

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Step 3 — Complete Release Details

Configure release-level information.

Examples include:

• Release title
• Genre
• Language
• Record label
• Contributors

Catalogue numbers are automatically generated.

See:

How Are Catalogue Numbers Generated?

Contributors may also be configured.

See:

How Do Contributors Work?

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Step 4 — Upload Tracks and Track Metadata

Upload your audio files.

Hydistro supports uploading multiple tracks at once.

Track setup includes:

• Track title
• Track metadata
• Track-specific information
• Preview time

For Singles:

Track details should normally match release information.

Track configuration controls how stores display your music.

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Step 5 — Upload Artwork

Upload your release artwork.

Supported formats:

• PNG
• JPG

Requirements:

• Minimum: 3000 × 3000 px
• Maximum: 34 MB

Artwork should be final before submission.

See:

What Cover Artwork Requirements Should I Follow?

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Step 6 — Select Stores and Add-ons

Choose where your release should appear.

At least one store must be selected.

Optional add-ons may also be available.

Examples may include:

• Instant Release
• Additional release services

Instant Release requires an additional payment.

Standard scheduling remains available.

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Step 7 — Schedule Your Release

Choose when your release should become available.

Options may include:

• Standard release timing
• Custom release date
• Release time selection
• Instant Release (if selected)

Scheduling affects availability and planning.

See:

How Long Does a Release Take to Go Live?

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Step 8 — Review and Submit

Review everything carefully.

Recommended checks:

• Artist information
• Track details
• Metadata
• Artwork
• Stores
• Schedule

When ready:

Submit your release.

Hydistro reviews submissions before delivery to stores.

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What Happens After Submission?

After submission:

1. Release enters review
2. Review completes
3. Approved releases are delivered
4. Release status updates become available

You will receive updates as your release progresses.

See:

How Do Release Reviews Work?

See:

How Do Release Status Updates Work?

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Can I Edit My Release After Submission?

Yes.

If your release is still under review:

You can edit and resubmit.

After approval:

Editing restrictions may apply.

Free accounts may have editing limitations after approval.

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What Happens If My Release Is Rejected?

Rejected releases move into:

Rejected

You can review issues and prepare corrections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I save progress?

Yes. Drafts can be saved manually and are also automatically saved.

Can I upload multiple tracks at once?

Yes.

Is artwork required?

Yes.

Can I publish instantly?

Yes, using Instant Release as an add-on.

Can I edit after submission?

Yes, while still under review.

Are catalogue numbers generated automatically?

Yes.

See:

How Are Catalogue Numbers Generated?

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Once approved, your release begins its journey to selected stores.