Apple Music is one of the world’s leading music streaming platforms, offering global reach, high-quality audio playback, and strong visibility for independent artists. Distributing your music on Apple Music allows you to reach millions of listeners across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, and smart devices worldwide. SunoDistro makes Apple Music distribution simple, fast, and fully managed.

This guide explains how Apple Music distribution works on SunoDistro, what you need before uploading, and best practices for smooth approval and visibility.

How Apple Music Distribution Works on SunoDistro

When you upload your release on SunoDistro and select Apple Music as a destination, your music first goes through an internal review. This review checks audio quality, artwork compliance, metadata accuracy, and content rules. Once approved, SunoDistro delivers your release directly to Apple Music and the iTunes Store.

You do not need a separate Apple Music account to upload music. Everything is handled from your SunoDistro dashboard.

Requirements for Apple Music Distribution

Before uploading your music for Apple Music, make sure you have:

• High-quality audio (WAV or high-quality MP3)

• Square artwork (3000 × 3000 pixels, JPG or PNG)

• Clean and accurate metadata (artist name, track title, language, genre)

• Correct explicit content selection

• Proper copyright ownership

Following these requirements helps avoid delays or rejection.

Approval & Release Timeline

Most releases on SunoDistro receive same-day approval when all guidelines are followed.
After approval, Apple Music usually takes 1–3 days to process and publish the release.

For best results, SunoDistro recommends selecting a future release date (5–7 days ahead) to ensure your music goes live smoothly in all regions.

Apple Music Artist Profile

Once your music is live on Apple Music:

• Your artist profile is automatically created or updated

• Your music appears on Apple Music and iTunes

• You can claim your profile using Apple Music for Artists

Apple Music for Artists gives you access to:

• Listener analytics

• Shazam data

• Playlist insights

• Performance trends

Keep your artist name spelling consistent across all releases to avoid duplicate profiles.

Explicit Content Rules on Apple Music

Apple Music has strict explicit content policies.

You must mark your track as Explicit if it contains:

• Strong or offensive language

• Sexual references

• Violence or harmful content

If your song is clean, select Non-Explicit.
Clean and explicit versions must always be uploaded as separate releases.

Incorrect explicit marking can result in removal or restricted availability.

Royalties & Earnings from Apple Music

Apple Music pays royalties based on streams and downloads.
SunoDistro collects Apple Music royalty reports and displays your earnings in your dashboard once they are received.

Royalty amounts may vary based on:

• Listener location

• Subscription type

• Total streams

Your music remains available on Apple Music as long as your release stays active on SunoDistro.

Common Apple Music Distribution Mistakes to Avoid

• Uploading low-quality or distorted audio

• Using artwork with logos or promotional text

• Incorrect language or genre selection

• Inconsistent artist name spelling

• Missing explicit content marking

Avoiding these mistakes ensures faster approval and long-term availability.

Conclusion

Apple Music distribution through SunoDistro allows independent artists to reach a premium global audience with ease. By following Apple Music guidelines, uploading high-quality content, and planning your release properly, you can build long-term visibility and grow your listener base.

SunoDistro handles the technical distribution process so you can focus on creating music.