Claim Your Artist Profiles

Claiming Your Artist Profiles provides artist verification, crucial data analytics, and full control over your brand, allowing you to update images, bios, and social links. On some major streaming services, it enables you to pitch music directly to playlist editors, often sell merchandise, promote concerts, or even highlight content to engage with your fans where they’re listening. When it comes to music marketing getting your artist profile set up is a crucial step.

What should I do once I’ve claimed my profiles?

We recommend pitching to playlists! We know if can be overwhelming but you can find tips and useful insights this interview with our very own Head of Partner Relations at Amuse:

Now for some practical stuff. Below you’ll find an overview of how to claim your artist profiles across Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Tidal, Amazon Music, and Deezer. 

How to claim your artist profile on Spotify: 

1. Go to the ‘Artist’ page in your Amuse app. 

2. Click the button to connect. 

3. Sign up or log in to your Spotify user account. 

4. You’ll be redirected to Spotify for Artists, fill in your information there. 

5. After submitting your details, you’ll be granted access and redirected to your Artist Page. 

With Amuse, you get instant access to Spotify for Artists. Once your artist profile is successfully claimed, a “Registered Artist” badge will automatically appear in your Spotify bio, confirming that your profile is officially verified. Important: To claim your artist profile you need to have at least one release that’s live on Spotify distributed by Amuse. Read more here. 

How to claim your artist profile on Apple Music: 

1. Log in to Apple Music for Artists in the Apple Music app or via the website. 

2. Click “Request Artist Access”. 

3. Copy and paste your Apple Music artist page link to search. If you do not have a link to your artist page, you can also search for your artist page by artist name in the search field. 

4. Select one of your albums to verify that you are claiming the correct page. Choose your “Role” (eg. artist, manager, or label). 

5. Fill out the requested application fields. 

Read more about claiming your artist profile on Apple Music here.

How to request a YouTube Official Artist Channel: 

1. Go to the ‘Artist’ page in your Amuse app. 

2. Under "Artist Profiles", click the "Request OAC" option. 

3. Select the channel you want to upgrade if you have multiple YouTube channels. 

4. Complete the request by following the on-screen instructions. 

Read more about requesting a YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC) here.

How to claim your artist profile on Tidal: 

1. Go to Tidal Artist Home. 

2. Click "Get Started." 

3. Sign in or create a TIDAL account. 

4. Find your artist page. 

5. Confirm your primary artist release. 

6. Choose a verification method (social media or manual). 

7. Complete the verification process. 

8. Fill in your personal details. Click "Submit." TIDAL will respond within 6 weeks.

How to claim your artist profile on Amazon: 

1. Request access to Amazon Music For Artists. 

2. Search and select your artist. Tap “Claim”. 

3. Fill out the requested application fields. 

4. Wait for Amazon to grant your request (this can take a few weeks).

Read more here. 

How to claim your artist profile on Deezer: 

1. Request access to Deezer For Creators. 

2. Select your “Role” (eg. artist, manager or label). It will ask for your UPC, which can be found in the Amuse app if you tap on your release. 

3. Make sure to remove the leading 0 from your UPC, then it will be recognised by Deezer's system. 

4. Fill out the requested application fields. Wait for Deezer to grant your request (this can take a few weeks).

Read more and apply here.

As your distributor we work hand in hand with stores to ensure your music is delivered and available to fans globally. There are some things you should reply on stores for, such as your artist profiles and there are things you should reply on Amuse for. 

Stores can help you with:

• Helping fans who discover you on streaming platforms find you on socials 

• Introducing you and your sound through your artist bio 

• Playlisting opportunities 

• Claiming your artist profile 

Amuse can help you with: 

• Compile your performance across stores through Music Insights 

• Provide discounts on tools to take your music further through Member Offers

• Offer Royalty Advances 

• Safeguard your music against artificial streaming through Stream Check 

• Keep you updated on product updates and industry news through our socials 

And more! We’re constantly adding new stores for your music and new tools to fuel your creativity and engage with your fans. Don’t forget to claim your artist profiles to bring everything together.