Guidelines & Expectations for Working with the DSPs

Turnaround Times for New Releases
In order to ensure successful distribution of your new release, all FINAL audio files, cover art, and metadata must be uploaded to the Sparta Dashboard (and...
Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Profile Mapping & Claiming Your Artist Profiles
Artist Page/Profile Mapping The process for mapping releases to specific artist pages/profiles varies between DSPs.  Sparta will always attempt to place...
Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 12:51 PM
New Release Availability on Spotify for Artists
Spotify for Artists (commonly referred to as "S4A") is a useful tool that gives artists direct control over their Spotify profile. Through Spotify...
Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Content ID & UGC Claiming Overview for YouTube
What is Content ID? Content ID is an audio-fingerprinting technology that detects any unauthorized or otherwise infringing third party uploads of your m...
Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Whitelisting for Artist Profiles/Channels
What is Whitelisting? Any unauthorized third party uploads will automatically be claimed, blocked or monitored by Content ID systems of supported DSPs. ...
Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Back Catalog Migration Guidelines
When migrating catalogs from one distributor to another, each DSP follows a similar protocol to ensure that playlist placements, play counts, and other dat...
Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Spotify: Artificial Streaming Guideline
Don’t Put Your Music At Risk   As your trusted partner, Spotify warns you about some deceptive advertisements they’ve seen for illegitimate music promotio...
Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Supported DSPs & Distribution Targets
Supported DSPs  Sparta will deliver your content to all major DSPs by default, please contact Support should you need to omit specific DSPs from your di...
Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 12:44 PM