The artist’s name must be unique and specific.
This is how fans identify who they are listening to, find their music again, and recommend it to others.
Our distribution partners have strict guidelines to avoid confusion among the millions of artists worldwide.
Prohibited Artist Names
1. Generic Artist Names
• A generic artist name is not valid.
• Music performed under a “generic” artist name will be rejected for distribution.
2. Music Genres
• Music genres are not valid artist names.
• Do not submit your music with an artist name like “Tango,” “Acoustic Piano Man,” “MC Hip-Hop,” or “The Classics.”
3. Music Descriptions
• Descriptions of music are not valid artist names.
• If you have written an album of sad love songs, your artist name cannot be “Sad Love Songs.”
4. Moments or Places for Listening to Music
• Moments or places for listening to music are not valid artist names.
• Do not use artist names like “Music for Relaxation,” “Spa Sounds,” “Merry Christmas,” or “Party Songs.”
5. Imitations of Other Artists
• The name of a famous artist, even if slightly modified, is not a valid artist name.
• Do not use artist names like “Be Y Once,” “Ade$e,” or “Sonrisas Davis.” Your music will be rejected by distribution services.