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. | 3-5 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| Your release is no longer active on music stores.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. |