Select a Package

Choose your release format and price.

Nova path selected. This is the pay-per-release upload flow.

Included with every package

  • Delivery to the major streaming platforms you select.
  • UPC and ISRC options during upload.
  • Release review before your music is sent out.
  • Email support for release updates and fixes.

Type of Release

Are you dropping something new, or moving a previous release?

Release Information

Enter the main details for this single, EP, or album.

Artist profile fields are managed in Account Settings. This release uses your saved artist profile.
Use the exact title you want delivered to stores.
e.g., Deluxe Edition, Remastered, Expanded
Auto-filled from Account Settings.

Genre & Rights

Choose your genre, copyright info, and release language.

Who owns the recording rights (usually the releasing artist or label).
C line auto-fills from P line unless you override it.

Release Setup

A quick checkpoint before artwork, audio, and track details.

If your release details do not match, Daystar may ask for edits before sending it to stores.
Upload your cover art, audio, and track details.
Choose release date/time and platforms in the Release & Platforms section.

Cover Art

Upload high-quality artwork for your release.

Artwork specs (label-ready)
Minimum: 1000x1000 px (3000x3000 recommended)
Format: JPG or PNG in RGB color space
No pricing, URLs, or third-party platform logos on cover art

Drag & drop artwork here

or click to browse

1:1 cover art preview Upload artwork to replace this placeholder.
Was this artwork created with AI?
Required disclosure for Apple Music & other platforms

Audio Upload

Upload your tracks in WAV or FLAC. You can match each audio file to its track in Track Details.

Audio specs: WAV or FLAC only (no MP3)
Minimum: 16-bit / 44.1 kHz | Recommended: 24-bit / 48 kHz or higher

Drag & drop audio files here

or click to browse

Track Details

Add track details and credits for each song.

Release & Platforms

Set launch details, then choose your delivery services.

Store pricing

Most tracks are priced around $0.99-$1.29.

Most albums are priced around $9.99-$12.99.

iTunes and other stores may still adjust final pricing, including setting higher pricing for singles longer than 10 minutes.

If pricing looks incorrect, contact support.

Choose the go-live date. For standard delivery, submit 7-14 days in advance.
Set your preferred release time (Standard: 12:00 AM EST).
Confirm if this release is mastered for Apple Digital Masters (ADM).
Your release will be sent to the platforms you select below. Most go live on your scheduled date, but some may appear later depending on the platform. On release day, search your artist name and release title on each platform to confirm it’s live.

Review & Submit

Review your release before payment and final submit.

Release Summary

Confirm your rights before you submit.

Payment

Complete payment to continue.

Total $0.00

Release Submitted

Your release was sent to Daystar for review.

What happens next:

Within 24-48 hours: Daystar will check your release.
7-14 days: Your music will go live on all selected platforms
Check your email: Confirmation sent to your inbox

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

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