Streaming platforms (often called DSPs — digital service providers) such as Spotify and Apple Music do not accept uploads directly from most artists. A distributor prepares your music and metadata in the format each platform requires, delivers it, and reports back on status and earnings. Kalmori Music is that distributor.
The journey of a release
| Stage | Who | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare | You | Finish the master, artwork, credits and release date. |
| Create | You | Build the release in Kalmori and enter all metadata. |
| Submit | You | Submit the release for review. |
| Review | Kalmori | Quality and compliance review of audio, artwork, metadata and AI/rights declarations. |
| Correct (if needed) | You | If something must be fixed you receive a Needs Action request and resubmit the same release. |
| Approve | Kalmori | The release moves into distribution processing. |
| Deliver | Kalmori | The release is delivered to the selected platforms. |
| Publish | Platforms | Each platform processes the delivery independently and publishes it. |
| Live | Kalmori | Once confirmed live the release shows as Live / Distributed in your dashboard. |
| Earn | Platforms → Kalmori → You | Platforms report streams and royalties; earnings appear in your Wallet. |
Why metadata matters
Platforms rely entirely on the information you enter: artist names, titles, credits, explicit flags, language, ISRC and UPC codes. Accurate metadata is what places your song on the correct artist profile and makes sure the right people are paid.
Important:
Important: Every platform processes deliveries on its own timetable. A release can appear on one store before another without anything being wrong.
