Release & Artist Creation Guide

This guide is designed to help you navigate the process of creating releases, tracks, and artists with ease. To get started, we recommend watching this video to learn the basics of the LabelWorx system:

Creating Releases

• How do I create a new release?
  Creating a new release is a straightforward process, follow this step-by-step guide to ensure all necessary information is included.
  
  
• How do I add details to a release?
  After you have created a release, you'll then need to complete the required details and settings for the release itself.
  
  
• How do I manually add artists to a release?
  If this is your first release or track with an artist (or a new combination of artists), learn how to add them here.
  
  
• How do I add artists I've used before to a release?
  If you’ve already manually added an artist (or a combination of artists) to a release or track before, you can easily reuse them on your new release.
  
  
• How do I create a Various Artists release?
  If you're releasing a compilation that includes multiple tracks by 4 or more different artists, follow this step-by-step guide to create a Various Artists release.
  
  
• How do I set the Release Date?
  You can control the Official Release Date, Store Exclusive Date, and Original Date of your release to ensure your music reaches your audience at the right time.
  
  
• How do I set the C Line and P Line credits on a release?
  Ensure proper legal recognition of ownership for both the composition and the sound recording of your release by setting the C Line and P Line credits correctly.

Creating Tracks

• How do I create a new track?
  Creating a new track is a straightforward process, follow this step-by-step guide to ensure all necessary information is included.
  
  
• How do I add details to a track?
  After you have created a track, you'll then need to complete the General Information, Track Credits, Lyrics, and Audio Files sections for each track.
  
  
• How do I manually add artists to a track?
  If this is your first track or release with an artist (or a new combination of artists), learn how to add them here.
  
  
• How do I add artists I've used before to a track?
  If you’ve already manually added an artist (or a combination of artists) to a track or release before, you can easily reuse them on your new track.
  
  
• How do I manually add remixers to a track?
  If this is your first track or release with an artist (or a new combination of artists), learn how to add them as a remix artist here.
  
  
• How do I add remixers I've used before to a track?
  If you’ve already manually added an artist (or a combination of artists) to a track or release before, you can easily reuse them as a remix artist on your new track.
  
  
• How do I add contributors to a track?
  Contributors are individuals whose name is not credited or linked as a track artist, but had a supporting role. You can provide this information for the platforms that support this data.
  
  
• How do I add lyrics to a track?
  If your track has lyrics, you can enhance listener engagement by adding a time-synced TTML (Timed Text Markup Language) file, letting your fans follow the lyrics in sync with the music.

Creating and Editing Artists

• How do I add a new artist to the database?
  If the artist you’re releasing with is not already in our database, or it's their first ever release, learn how you can add them to our database and use them in your tracks and releases.
  
  
• How do I request an edit or fix for an artist in the database?
  If an artist in our database needs updating or fixing, you can request edits to ensure that all information for them is correct and up-to-date.
  
  
• How do I set an alternative artist name for stores that don't support duplicate artist pages?
  For the stores that don't support duplicate artist pages, you can deliver your releases to a separate artist page and avoid merging by setting an alternative artist name to use on those stores.
  
  
• How do I replace an incorrect artist in my Artist Roster?
  If your Artist Roster includes an incorrect artist, or an artist who has rebranded with a new name, you can use the 'Replace' tool to swap them for the correct artist in our database.
  
  
• How do I match my unmatched artists?
  If you joined LabelWorx before December 2024, imported releases from a spreadsheet, or switched from another distributor, follow this guide to match your roster to the artists in our database.
  
  
• How do I change the Display Artist Name Style?
  Choose how multiple artist names are listed within Display Artists for your own internal reference.