Misc Distribution Tech FAQ’s
Does Apollo provide access to unique codes (ie: Apple track ID's, Spotify URI)?
For all DSPs that provide a method to obtain a URI or a weblink, we can retrieve those for you. Once your release has been distributed, ISRC and UPC codes will be available to you through the portal
UPC: Go to catalogue>releases
ISRC:Go to catalogue>tracks
What DSPs does Apollo distribute to?
For a comprehensive list of all current DSPs, go to the portal>catalogue>distribution. We are always looking to add more DSPs to our roster, so this list is constantly growing.
You can pick and choose which DSPs you want to deliver to during the distribution stage of releasing.
Does Apollo provide a way to set up pre-orders?
Yes, you can do this as a part of the distribution process. You can select the pre-order date under step 4: Distribution Details, Pre-Order Option
Does Apollo provide a way to set up pre-saves?
Yes, pre-saves are free for you to create on the portal, via Feature fm. With an Apollo+ Membership has access to Linkfire Pro pre-saves, which include analytic data and captured fan emails.
Please note that Feature.fm is an external integration we’ve made to make it easier for you to create pre-save links; however we cannot access your account for you. You should’ve received an email from feature.fm to access your account. When you log in, you should be able to edit your pre-save links.
Why is it live on Shazam before the release date?
This is just how Shazam works: they don’t respect release dates. But you can’t play the song yet. If you do not want it to appear at all before the release date, do not send it to Shazam before that date.
Why does it show live on the UI when it is not live yet on YT, Yandex, iMusica, Nuuday, and Shazam?
Live on the UI for the following DSPs YouTube, Yandex, iMusica, Nuuday and Shazam simply means that they have confirmed ingestion.
What happens to my chart history/rankings, playlist placement, etc when transferring distribution to Apollo? When migrating catalogs these days, the only major DSPs that lose some historical data/rankings are:
- iTunes: if the UPC-ISRCs are all the same, the merge should be complete and chart history & popularity should be retained while ratings & reviews will be lost.
- YouTube Music: view/stream counts will be reset to 0.
For other DSPs, your new instance should replace your old instance as long as you avoid changing certain metadata fields until after your migration. Please see this article for the list of fields not to change during/before your migration.
What is the turnaround time of delivery for new releases?
Delivery time to most major DSPs is within a few hours / same day, after being approved by Apollo. Please see this article (Delivery Times) for more detail
Can you make our music available on YouTube and do you have a copyright claim management system?
Yes, we deliver to YouTube Content ID. We don't provide a UI for direct claim management. We will reach out to you in the event of an issue with your content.