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Journal, page 2.

42 guides from the WBBT Records team on releasing music, royalties, rights, labels and AI tools, written for independent artists and labels. How we write them.

Guides, page 2 of 4

AI-generated illustration: record, cassette and plain merchandise on a creative desk, as the cover for “White-Label Music Distribution for Labels”Labels, white-label and API

White-Label Music Distribution for Labels

White-label music distribution lets a label run a branded artist workspace. See what it covers, what stays with you and how WBBT early access works.

· 10 min read
AI-generated illustration: vinyl shelves, album sleeves and packages in a label office, as the cover for “How to Release Music Under Your Own Label Name”Labels, white-label and API

How to Release Music Under Your Own Label Name

Release music under your own label name: choose and check a name, set the label and copyright lines, and see what each WBBT plan lets you customise.

· 9 min read
AI-generated illustration: calculator, notebook and headphones on a royalty-accounting desk, as the cover for “Music Royalty Splits and How Payouts Work”Royalties, splits and payouts

Music Royalty Splits and How Payouts Work

Music royalty splits and payouts explained: how store income reaches you, how to agree splits with collaborators and how withdrawals work with a distributor.

· 8 min read
AI-generated illustration: vinyl record, headphones and a mixer on a recording-studio desk, as the cover for “ISRC and UPC Codes Explained for Artists”Release-ready audio, metadata and artwork

ISRC and UPC Codes Explained for Artists

ISRC and UPC codes explained: what each one identifies, who issues them, when you need a new one and how to keep them consistent when you release or switch.

· 9 min read
AI-generated illustration: video camera and microphone in a performance shoot setup, as the cover for “YouTube Content ID for Independent Artists”Rights, Content ID and PPL

YouTube Content ID for Independent Artists

How YouTube Content ID works for independent artists: what it does, which recordings qualify, how to request it with a distributor and how claims are handled.

· 8 min read
AI-generated illustration: abstract audio waveform with translucent geometric connections, as the cover for “How to Distribute AI Music from Suno or Udio”AI music and AI release tools

How to Distribute AI Music from Suno or Udio

Can you distribute AI music made with Suno or Udio? Learn the rights checks, the AI declaration, documents and store rules before you release a track.

· 9 min read
AI-generated illustration: glass globe beside a vinyl record and headphones, as the cover for “How to Distribute Music to Spotify (7 Steps)”Getting your release live

How to Distribute Music to Spotify (7 Steps)

Distribute music to Spotify and Apple Music in seven steps: files, metadata, release date, review, delivery and going live. A practical guide for artists.

· 11 min read
AI-generated illustration: laptop with abstract audio waveforms between studio speakersRelease promotion and Spotify tools

Artificial Streams on Spotify: What to Do

What Spotify says about artificial streams, the warning signs in your data, red flags in promoters who guarantee streams, and what to send WBBT support.

· 9 min read
AI-generated illustration: vinyl record, headphones and a mixer on a recording-studio desk, as the cover for “Waterfall Release: Singles Into an EP”Catalogue moves and re-releases

Waterfall Release: Singles Into an EP

Waterfall release explained: keep each single’s master and ISRC, give the EP a new UPC, and plan dates around the Free plan’s 14-day minimum lead time.

· 14 min read
AI-generated illustration: video camera and microphone in a performance shoot setup, as the cover for “Sync Licensing: Get Your Music Ready”Rights, Content ID and PPL

Sync Licensing: Get Your Music Ready

What sync licensing needs from an independent artist: both permissions, a rights sheet, a pitch package and the snags to avoid, with no promise of placements.

· 11 min read
AI-generated illustration: a chat window with message bubbles beside a release draft card with completed checks and a cursor on its Distribute buttonAI music and AI release tools

Can ChatGPT or Claude Upload Music to Spotify?

ChatGPT and Claude cannot send music to Spotify on their own. See what an assistant can prepare through WBBT MCP and which release steps stay with you.

· 5 min read
AI-generated illustration: analog synthesizer, patch cables and keyboardBeatport, Atmos and motion artwork

Electronic Music Release Checklist

A checklist for electronic releases: Beatport approval and exclusives, Dolby Atmos masters and Apple Music motion artwork, with an example timeline and sources.

· 15 min read