Guides & Tutorials

Expert‑written guides to help you navigate distribution, publishing, marketing, and more.

Popular Getting Started

Getting Started with Mcarthur Records

Learn how to sign up, choose a plan, and start distributing your music to the world.

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Popular Distribution

How to Distribute Your Music to Streaming Platforms

A step-by-step guide to uploading your tracks, managing metadata, and going live on Spotify, Apple Music, and more.

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Publishing

Understanding Music Royalties and Payments

Breakdown of how royalties are generated, collected, and paid out to artists and songwriters.

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Distribution

Video Distribution: Getting Your Music Videos on VEVO and More

Everything you need to know about video uploads, VEVO channel creation, and video store placement.

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Analytics

Using Analytics to Grow Your Fanbase

How to interpret your real-time streaming data, audience insights, and make data-driven decisions.

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Popular Marketing

Playlist Pitching Strategies for Independent Artists

Best practices for pitching your music to Spotify playlists, Apple Music editors, and other curators.

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Technology

AI Music Tools: What They Are and How to Use Them

Explore the AI-powered tools available in your Mcarthur plan – from mastering to clip creation.

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Publishing

Publishing Administration: Collecting Your Songwriting Royalties

Learn how Mcarthur handles global publishing, including PRO registration, mechanical licensing, and sync opportunities.

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Getting Started

Building Your Official Artist Profile on Platforms

How to claim and optimize your artist profiles on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.

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Marketing

Maximising Your Reach with Social Media Promotion

Integrate your Mcarthur promotion tools with Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to boost your releases.

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Technology

Using REST API for Automated Distribution

A developer's guide to integrating with Mcarthur's API for bulk uploads, catalog management, and reporting.

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Distribution

Understanding DDEX and Metadata Standards

Why accurate metadata matters and how to use DDEX feeds for error-free delivery to DSPs.

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