Uploading

Common questions regarding the uploading process to Boost Collective.

Can I Specify a Future Release Date?
Yep! You can specify a release date in the future to your heart's content. We recommend you choose a release date on a Friday or Monday. You can...
Mon, 31 Oct, 2022 at 12:16 PM
Will It Cause Problems If There's Another Artist with the Same Name as Me?
For obvious reasons, you should use an artist/band name that doesn't already exist in streaming services. Having several artists with the same name just...
Sat, 19 Mar, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Can I Upload a Single Before My Album, and then Include that Single on My Album?
Yep! Just upload the single first, and then upload the entire album (including the single) as a separate release. Once the full release is in streaming ser...
Wed, 13 Apr, 2022 at 6:10 PM
Can I Add Producer, Songwriter, Credits, Liner Notes, and Metadata to My Songs?
Yes! All of the following can be done in the upload form where you upload your release for distribution.
Tue, 22 Mar, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Can I Add Lyrics to My Release?
As of right now, this is not a feature we have. Stay tuned - it's in the works!
Tue, 22 Mar, 2022 at 5:32 PM
How Can I Pick a Faster Release Date?
By default, you'll see the earliest possible release date being 4 weeks from the current date. This is because it's a best practice to have time to ...
Mon, 31 Oct, 2022 at 12:16 PM
What do I Put in The 'Publishers Section' When I Upload a Release?
The publisher section is something that's easy to get confused about. Don't worry, it's easy! If you are using publishing services, you can ...
Fri, 1 Apr, 2022 at 5:41 PM
What do I Put in The 'Contributors' Section?
When uploading a release, you'll see a place where you input Contributors on the track level. You must put a first name and last name for all contri...
Wed, 6 Apr, 2022 at 12:17 AM
What is my Release Status? Explaining Them All
You may have noticed that your releases have a status column that shows different statuses for releases. The Statuses move in this order: Offline ->...
Wed, 6 Apr, 2022 at 12:38 AM
My Label Status is Not Approved. What Should I Do?
When you create a new label, you will see this status appear: You can completely ignore the status - it has no function. You will be able to imm...
Tue, 19 Apr, 2022 at 4:50 PM