TIDAL is a premium music streaming platform known for its high-quality audio, artist-first approach, and detailed music credits. Through PlayGeet, independent artists and labels can distribute their music to TIDAL and reach listeners who value superior sound quality and meaningful artist engagement.

Once your release is live, you can claim your TIDAL Artist Home profile to access streaming analytics, audience insights, profile management tools, and other resources designed to help grow your career.

Whether you're releasing a single, EP, or album, PlayGeet ensures your music is delivered to TIDAL with the correct audio files, artwork, and metadata.

Artist Portal: https://artists.tidal.com/

TIDAL Delivery Specifications

Note: Delivery times may vary depending on review, metadata quality, and your scheduled release date.

Why Release Your Music on TIDAL?

TIDAL has built a reputation for delivering exceptional audio quality while supporting artists through transparent credits and professional tools.

Benefits of releasing on TIDAL include:

• Global music distribution

• High-quality lossless streaming

• Dolby Atmos support

• Artist Home dashboard

• Audience analytics

• Detailed contributor credits

• Worldwide royalty collection

• Premium listener base

TIDAL is especially popular among listeners who appreciate studio-quality sound and actively support independent artists.

Before You Submit Your Release

Before distributing your music through PlayGeet, ensure your release is ready for delivery.

Check that you have:

• A professionally mastered WAV or FLAC file

• High-resolution square artwork

• Accurate artist and release information

• Correct contributor credits

• Proper genre selection

• Correct explicit content settings

• Ownership of all recording rights

Providing complete and accurate information helps avoid distribution delays.

Audio Quality & HiFi Streaming

TIDAL is widely recognized for offering one of the highest-quality listening experiences among music streaming platforms.

Depending on a listener's subscription, music may be available in:

• Standard quality

• High quality

• Lossless HiFi

• High-resolution FLAC

• Dolby Atmos (supported releases)

For the best results, upload the highest-quality master available through PlayGeet. This ensures your music is delivered in the best possible format supported by TIDAL.

TIDAL Artist Home

After your release goes live, you can claim your TIDAL Artist Home profile.

Artist Home allows you to:

• Manage your public profile

• View streaming statistics

• Learn about your audience

• Monitor release performance

• Access promotional opportunities

Claiming your profile helps you better understand how listeners discover and engage with your music.

How to Claim Your TIDAL Artist Profile

Once your release is available on TIDAL:

1. Visit the TIDAL Artist Home portal.

2. Select Get Access.

3. Search for your artist profile.

4. Verify your identity.

5. Wait for approval.

After verification, you'll gain access to your artist dashboard and analytics.

Artist Profile Features

Your TIDAL profile represents your artist brand across the platform.

You can manage:

• Artist image

• Biography

• Social media links

• Featured releases

• Profile information

Keeping your profile updated creates a more professional experience for fans and industry professionals.

Listener Analytics

TIDAL Artist Home provides valuable insights that help you understand how your music is performing and who is listening. Reviewing your analytics regularly can help you make smarter decisions about future releases and marketing campaigns.

Key insights include:

• Total streams

• Monthly listeners

• Top-performing tracks

• Listener locations

• Audience demographics

• Listening trends over time

These metrics help you identify where your audience is growing and which songs are connecting with listeners.

Song Credits on TIDAL

One of TIDAL's standout features is its detailed contributor credits. Unlike many streaming platforms, TIDAL prominently displays the people behind every recording.

Credits may include:

• Primary artists

• Featured artists

• Songwriters

• Composers

• Producers

• Mixing engineers

• Mastering engineers

• Recording engineers

Providing complete credits during submission ensures everyone involved in your release receives proper recognition.

Dolby Atmos Support

TIDAL supports Dolby Atmos for eligible releases, giving listeners a more immersive audio experience on compatible devices.

If you have an approved Dolby Atmos master, PlayGeet can deliver it alongside your standard stereo version, allowing fans to enjoy spatial audio where supported.

For artists without a Dolby Atmos mix, a high-quality stereo master remains fully supported.

Music Royalties on TIDAL

When your music is streamed on TIDAL, you earn streaming royalties based on factors such as listener subscriptions, territory, and overall platform revenue.

Your earnings are reported through your PlayGeet dashboard according to your distribution plan.

Royalty amounts can vary depending on:

• Number of eligible streams

• Subscription type

• Listener country

• Revenue generated by TIDAL

• Rights ownership

Release Timeline

After submitting your release through PlayGeet, it goes through quality review before being delivered to TIDAL.

Typical release process:

For the best results, submit your music at least 2–3 weeks before your planned release date, especially if you're promoting your release or pitching to playlists.

Updating Your Release

If you need to make changes after your music has been delivered, PlayGeet supports requests for eligible metadata updates.

Depending on the type of change, you may be able to update:

• Release title

• Track information

• Genre

• Contributor credits

• Artist information

• Explicit content settings

• Cover artwork (where supported)

Some updates require additional review before they appear on TIDAL.

Removing Music from TIDAL

You can request to remove your music from TIDAL at any time through your PlayGeet dashboard.

Common reasons for requesting a takedown include:

• Replacing an existing release

• Copyright or ownership changes

• Metadata corrections

• Distribution changes

• Artist request

Once approved, PlayGeet will submit the takedown request to TIDAL. Processing times may vary.

Best Practices for Success

To get the most from your TIDAL releases:

• Upload the highest-quality master available.

• Complete your TIDAL Artist Home profile.

• Add accurate contributor credits.

• Release music consistently.

• Monitor listener analytics.

• Promote your TIDAL profile across social media.

• Encourage fans to follow your artist page.

• Keep your artist information updated.

Consistent releases and professional presentation can help you build a stronger audience over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PlayGeet distribute music to TIDAL?

Yes. PlayGeet distributes eligible music releases to TIDAL, making your music available to listeners worldwide.

How long does it take for my music to appear on TIDAL?

After approval, releases typically become available within 1–5 business days, although processing times may vary.

How do I claim my TIDAL Artist Home profile?

After your music is live, visit TIDAL Artist Home, search for your artist profile, verify your identity, and complete the claim process.

Does TIDAL support lossless audio?

Yes. TIDAL supports lossless FLAC, high-resolution audio, and Dolby Atmos for eligible releases.

Can I edit my release after it goes live?

Certain metadata updates can be requested after release. Some changes may require additional platform review.

How do I earn royalties from TIDAL?

Eligible streams generate royalties that are reported through your PlayGeet dashboard according to your distribution plan.

Can I remove my music from TIDAL?

Yes. You can request a takedown through your PlayGeet dashboard, and PlayGeet will process the removal request with TIDAL.