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Cover every base before your song drops. Tap a step to check it off — sign in to save your progress across all your devices.
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Sign a split sheet · Join a PRO (ASCAP, BMI or SESAC) · Register the song with your PRO · Register with The MLC · Register with SoundExchange · Register with the U.S. Copyright Office · Set up publishing administration
Upload to a distributor · Get ISRC & UPC codes · Final artwork (3000×3000 px) · Pitch on Spotify for Artists · Claim Apple Music for Artists · Set up YouTube Official Artist Channel & Content ID · Submit lyrics · Create a pre-save / smart link · Update EPK, bio & socials
Clear all samples & interpolations · Sign a producer agreement · Confirm your writer share is in the PRO registration · Send SoundExchange Letter of Direction · Submit credits to databases · Deliver stems & session files
Final mix approved in writing · Master delivered (WAV 24-bit / 44.1kHz+) · Export alternate versions · Embed metadata & ISRC · Request SoundExchange Letter of Direction · Confirm your credit · Back up all sessions
Every person on the record completes these before release.
Sign a split sheet
Agree on writer & publishing percentages for every contributor, signed by all. Submit your signed THE HVDDLE INC PDF to the Admin area.
THE HVDDLE INC split sheet
Sign in to fill out or upload a split sheetJoin a PRO (ASCAP, BMI or SESAC)
Writers collect public performance royalties through a Performing Rights Organization. Join one as a writer — ASCAP or BMI.
Register the song with your PRO
Add the title, writers, splits and publishers to your PRO catalog. BMI members: sign in to Online Services and select Register New Works.
Register with SoundExchange
Collects digital performance royalties for featured artists & sound recording owners (Pandora, SiriusXM, web radio).
Register with the U.S. Copyright Office
File the musical work (PA) and sound recording (SR) — use Form SR to cover both if owners match.
Set up publishing administration
Collect global publishing royalties you'd otherwise miss.