Important Update: VeriFactu System Implementation

We are currently implementing the new VeriFactu invoicing system required in Spain.
To comply with these regulations, we must update our billing system with the correct Tax ID information for all users.

Mandatory Requirement

Companies must provide their official company Tax ID.

New clients (companies or individuals) must submit a valid Tax ID before we can generate invoices or process payouts.

This applies to all users, including those outside Spain, because VeriFactu requires accurate taxpayer identification for every invoice issued through our system.

Thank you for your cooperation as we update our platform to meet the new legal standards. If you have questions about which Tax ID you should provide, our support team is here to help.

 

Verifactu

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Meta Content Policies for Music Delivery

Introduction

This article explains Meta’s content policies and delivery requirements for music made available on Facebook and Instagram. It outlines the eligibility criteria for rights holders, describes Meta’s two key delivery feeds, and lists content types that are not accepted.

Overview of Meta Delivery Channels

Music distributed to Meta platforms is delivered through two distinct feeds:

Facebook Fingerprinting Feed – Supplies reference files used for automatic audio matching against user-generated content (UGC) uploaded by platform users.

Facebook Audio Library Feed – Supplies music tracks that are discoverable and directly usable within Meta’s suite of products, including Reels, Stories, and other in-app media tools.

For content to be accessible across all Meta products and features, delivery to both feeds is required.

Rights Eligibility Requirements

To deliver content to Meta, rights holders must meet these conditions:

Exclusive Rights Ownership: You must own and/or control exclusive rights to the sound recordings in all applicable territories.

Clearance for All Uses: All delivered content must be cleared for both UGC fingerprinting and detection (Fingerprinting Feed), and

End-user availability (Audio Library Feed).

Submissions that don’t meet these requirements may be rejected.

Ineligible Content Types

Meta will block delivery attempts containing any of the following:

Sound effects (SFX)

Spoken word or speech (including poetry, monologues, dialogues)

Podcasts, radio shows, or album commentary

Sound-a-likes (imitations without proper licenses)

Illegitimate or fraudulently sourced tracks

Unauthorized DJ or continuous mixes

Production library music (catalogues for sync or scoring)

Public domain works

Insufficiently distinct recordings (white noise, static, indistinguishable loops)

Ambient, meditation, yoga, or sleep music

Karaoke recordings

Meta may update this list or its evaluation criteria without notice. Rights holders should monitor delivery status and review policy updates regularly.

Key Notes

Accurate Metadata: Ensure all content metadata matches rights ownership details. Inconsistencies can result in rejection or takedown.

Zero-Tolerance for Misrepresentation: Repeated violations can lead to wider delivery restrictions.

Next Steps for Artists & Labels

Confirm your catalog qualifies under Meta’s rights and content policies.

Prepare and submit only music where you hold exclusive rights.

For questions or support, contact Deugene Music and we’ll help ensure your releases meet Meta’s standards.

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Lossless Listening is Here: What Spotify HiFi Means for Your Music

Prepare your audio for a richer, more detailed listening experience on Spotify Premium.

The future of music streaming is clearer than ever. Spotify has officially begun rolling out lossless audio to its Premium subscribers, marking a monumental shift towards higher-quality music consumption. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a transformation in how fans will experience your art.

For artists, producers, and labels, this move to a “richer, more detailed listening experience” means your music now has the potential to shine exactly as you intended in the studio. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Lossless Audio?
In simple terms, lossless audio is a file format that preserves 100% of the original data from a recording. Unlike standard compressed formats (like MP3 or Spotify’s current Ogg Vorbis), which remove some data to reduce file size, lossless audio (such as FLAC or ALAC) delivers the complete, pristine sonic picture.

For listeners, this means:

Exceptional Clarity: Hear every subtle nuance, from the breath of a vocalist to the decay of a cymbal.

Greater Depth: Experience a wider dynamic range and a more immersive soundstage.

Pure Fidelity: The playback is bit-perfect, identical to the original studio master.

Why This is a Game-Changer for Artists
Your Creative Intent is Preserved: All the careful work you and your mixing/mastering engineers put into the track—the subtle textures, the layered harmonies, the powerful low-end—can now be heard by your most engaged fans. Your music is no longer constrained by the limitations of lossy compression.

Engage Your Superfans: Listeners who seek out high-fidelity audio are often the most passionate and dedicated. Providing them with a lossless experience deepens their connection to your music, encouraging more immersive listening sessions and strengthening fan loyalty.

Competitive Parity: With platforms like Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal already offering lossless tiers, Spotify’s adoption brings your music to the largest streaming audience without compromising on quality. Every fan, regardless of platform, can hear your music at its best.

How to Ensure Your Music is Ready for Lossless on Spotify
The key to leveraging this new feature lies in your source audio. You can’t enhance what isn’t there. Here’s a quick checklist:

Deliver High-Resolution Masters: When distributing your music through us, always provide the highest quality master files available. We recommend 24-bit depth and a sample rate of 44.1 kHz or higher (48 kHz, 96 kHz). This gives Spotify the pristine source it needs to offer a true lossless experience.

Focus on Your Mixes: With listeners able to hear more detail, the quality of your mixes is more important than ever. Ensure they are clean, balanced, and translate well on high-end equipment.

Avoid the “Loudness War”: Master for dynamic range and clarity, not just maximum volume. Lossless audio rewards tracks that breathe and have room for all elements to shine.

Delivering Lossless Audio Through Deugene Music 
At Deugene Music, we’ve always supported the delivery of high-resolution audio files to all major streaming services, including Spotify. When you upload your music, we ensure your WAV or FLAC files are delivered to the platform without any unnecessary transcoding, preserving their quality all the way to the listener’s ears.

Already have music live on Spotify? If you originally uploaded a high-quality file (like a 24-bit WAV), you are already set! Spotify will use that file as the source for their new lossless tier.

Uploading new music? Continue to send us your best possible masters. We’ll handle the rest, ensuring your music is optimized for every listening experience, from standard streaming to lossless hi-fi.

The Bottom Line
Spotify’s embrace of lossless audio is a win for everyone who cares about music. It elevates the listening experience, respects the artist’s craftsmanship, and bridges the gap between the studio and the speaker.

This is your moment to be heard in all your detail.

Ready to deliver your music in stunning lossless quality?

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What Exactly is a Music Distributor?

Think of a music distributor as a crucial middleman between you (the artist) and the digital streaming platforms (DSPs) like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal.

These major platforms don’t accept music directly from millions of individual artists. It would be logistically impossible. Instead, they work with a limited number of approved distribution companies that aggregate and deliver music on a massive scale.

A distributor’s job is to:

Deliver your audio files and metadata (song title, artist name, genre, etc.) to all the DSPs.

Collect the royalties you earn from streams and downloads.

Pay you your share of those royalties.

Why Can’t I Just Upload My Music Myself?
You can! But only to a very limited number of places.

SoundCloud and Bandcamp allow direct uploads. They are fantastic platforms for community building and direct-to-fan sales.

YouTube allows you to upload videos directly.

However, to get on the “big four”—Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer—you must use a distributor. This also includes getting your music into TikTok and Instagram Reels, which are now essential tools for music discovery.

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Ever wondered what happens after you hit “distribute”?

Here’s a simplified look at the journey your music takes:

Upload & QC: You upload your audio, artwork, and metadata. Our system checks for errors.

Delivery: We securely deliver your release to our network of digital streaming platforms (DSPs).

Processing: Each DSP (like Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) processes and approves your release on their end. This can take 1-3 weeks.

Go-Live: Your music goes live on the store’s release date!

Reporting: We collect royalties from all stores and report them to you in your monthly statements.

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Important Update: Delivery Changes Due to Manual Review Process

 

Due to recent issues with metadata and asset compliance, all new content deliveries via Deugene Music are now subject to a mandatory 10-day manual review period by their team. This means:

Delays are expected: Plan releases at least 10–14 days in advance to account for review.

No instant approvals: Even minor errors (typos, artwork specs, missing fields) will trigger rejections.

Zero tolerance for repeats: Further infractions may result in account termination.

Why This Happened
We flagged inconsistencies in our catalog (e.g., incorrect metadata, missing assets, or policy violations).

What You Must Do Now
Pre-Check Everything

Use DSP Guidelines (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music) before submitting.

Validate ISRCs, artist names, and cover art (3000x3000px, no blurry text).

Submit Early

Need a release live by a specific date? Submit 10+ days prior to the review deadline—not the go-live date.

Monitor Rejections

We will email reasons for rejection. Fix and resubmit immediately.

Key Reminder
Accuracy > Speed. A rejected delivery wastes more time than waiting 10 days. Double-check:

℗ & © copyright fields in audio/files

Featured artist spellings (e.g., “feat.” vs. “ft.”)

Explicit tags ([E] vs. [Clean])

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Marge Topic Channel With OAC

Unlock Your Music’s Potential with a Marge Topic Channel + OAC! 

We’re excited to announce our new Marge Topic Channel integration with OAC (One-Audio Content)—a powerful way to amplify your music’s reach and streamline distribution!

What’s a Marge Topic Channel?
A curated digital channel that groups your music under a branded topic (e.g., “Chill Vibes 2024”), making it easily discoverable on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and more.

Why OAC?
With One-Audio Content, your tracks are efficiently distributed across all major platforms while maintaining metadata consistency—saving you time and maximizing visibility.

BEST PART? This isn’t exclusive! We can set up Marge Topic Channels with OAC for ALL our clients. Whether you’re an artist, label, or curator, let’s supercharge your digital strategy together.

Interested? Let’s get started!

 

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How Money & KYC Work in Music Distribution — What Every Artist & Label Should Know

As the music industry continues to shift toward digital platforms, artists and labels are asking the same questions: “How do I get paid from streams?” and “Why do I need to complete KYC?”

Every time your music is streamed, downloaded, or used in content, you earn royalties. But getting that money to your account involves multiple steps:

Music gets streamed (Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)

Platforms report earnings to your distributor

Your distributor collects the royalties

Royalties are split and paid out to you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why KYC is Required Before You Get Paid
KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a standard security process required by financial institutions and payment providers. It protects against fraud, money laundering, and ensures legal compliance.

KYC verification is:

Simple: Upload a valid ID and proof of address

Secure: We use encrypted systems that follow GDPR and international compliance laws

Fast: Most verifications are done within 24 hours

⚠️ Without completing KYC, royalty payouts cannot be processed — regardless of how much you’ve earned.

Final Thoughts: Get Paid, Stay Compliant
Whether you’re an indie artist or managing a catalog of 500 songs, understanding how money and KYC work in music distribution is essential for long-term success. We make sure your earnings are paid out fast, securely, and with full transparency.

Want help with KYC? Contact our support team — we’re here to help you grow.

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New Track-Level Credit Requirements

Which credits are required?
The following roles must be included at the track level:

  • Main Artist (already required)

  • Songwriter, or Composer + Lyricist (use Songwriter or Composer for instrumental tracks)

  • Performer

  • A valid Additional Contributor (or Remixer)

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AI Music Delivered to DSPs

We’ve distributed AI-generated music to major streaming platforms worldwide.Our music distribution business now ensures that cutting-edge AI compositions reach streaming platforms, giving artists, labels, and creators new opportunities to explore the future of sound.AI music is music created, assisted, or enhanced by artificial intelligence. It can generate melodies, harmonies, lyrics, and even full tracks in various genres. AI music tools use machine learning algorithms trained on vast datasets of existing music to compose original pieces.

How to Make Money with AI Music

  1. Music Distribution – Release AI-generated tracks on major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music) and earn royalties.
  2. Licensing & Sync Deals – Sell AI music for films, TV shows, advertisements, and video games.
  3. Stock Music & Loops – Upload AI-generated beats or instrumentals to platforms like Epidemic Sound, AudioJungle, or BeatStars.
  4. Custom AI Music Services – Offer AI-generated compositions to businesses, YouTubers, and influencers for branding and content.
  5. NFTs & Web3 – Mint AI-generated tracks as NFTs and sell them on blockchain marketplaces.
  6. Subscription Models – Create a platform where users pay to generate or access AI-created tracks.
  7. Live Streaming & Monetization – Use AI music tools to create engaging content on YouTube, TikTok, or Twitch and earn through ads, sponsorships, and donations.

AI music is a game-changer, and early adopters can capitalize on this revolution. Are you ready to monetize the future of sound??

 

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