Wanna know what's happening with your release after submitting it for distribution?
Check out the this flow chart and chart below to understand how it all works.
| Status | Status meaning | How Long? | Can I make changes? | How/Why? |
| Your release is about to be reviewed by a human. | 7-10 business days | ✅ | Go here to see what changes you can make at this stage. | |
| Soundrop is finding the license for you. (Only applicable if you have a cover song.) | 2-3 weeks (Well-known compositions are typically cleared more quickly). | ❌ | Support will need to help you. Submit a request. | |
| Your release is being delivered to music stores. | Within 24 hours after inspection and licensing clearance. | ❌ | You will need to wait until it's "Delivered" to make changes. | |
| Your release will be (or already is) live on these music stores. | 1-3 business days to appear on music stores | ✅ | Go here to see what changes you can make at this stage. | |
| Your release has some issues that need attention. | N/A | ✅ | Go here for instructions on how to make these updates. | |
| Technical delivery issue that will resolve on its own or a failed license. | 1 week | ❌ | You will need to submit a request to make changes at this stage. | |
| Content removal failed | N/A | ❌ | Support will need to help you. Submit a request. Choose "concern with my release." | |
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Your release is in the process of being removed from stores. |
Within 24 hours | ❌ | N/A | |
| Your release is no longer active on music stores. | 30 business days. If it's still active after 30 days, please reach out to support. | ❌ | You will need to create a new release. |
* Soundrop and our distribution partners have removed the music of artists based in Pakistan from platforms in India. This is in response to the government advisory issued in May, 2025. This doesn’t affect any of your other distribution. Until that edict is lifted or we’re advised otherwise these releases will not be available to stream or download in India.