Guides & tutorials
Your release, step by step.
Practical guides for every stage: preparing files, metadata that passes review, store strategy and release-day playbooks. Follow the route, or jump straight to the part you need.
- Prepare your files
- Metadata & credits
- Pick your stores
- Release day
Learn the basics of music distribution and how to release your first track.
- How to create your account
- Uploading your first release
- Understanding the distribution timeline
Master your tracks for optimal sound quality on streaming platforms.
- Audio file formats & specs
- Mastering for streaming services
- Loudness normalization tips
Create cover art that meets every platform's requirements.
- Size & format requirements
- Design best practices
- Common rejection reasons
Tag your music properly for better discoverability and organization.
- Essential metadata fields
- ISRC & UPC codes explained
- Genre classification tips
Understand how royalties work and how to read what WKS pays out.
- How streaming royalties work
- Payment schedule & methods
- Analytics dashboard walkthrough
Promote your releases and grow your audience effectively.
- Pre-release marketing strategies
- Social media best practices
- Playlist pitching guide
Detailed guides are coming soon
We are writing step-by-step guides for each topic above. Until they are live, reach us directly and a human will walk you through it.