How to tag your MP3 Files For Music Submission
The Important tags to include:
- Song Title – The exact, correctly spelled and punctuated name of the song.
- Artist Name – The primary peforming artist or band
- Album Name – The correctly spelled and punctuated name of the album or ep that the track comes from
- Track Number – The numerical location of the song on the album.
- Year/Release date – The year of the release or copyright.
- Genre – The main genre of the song
- Album Artwork -Embedded high-resolution square cover art.
- ISRC (International Standard Recording Code): The unique digital code for that specific sound recording, essential for tracking airplay and automated royalty reporting.
Other tags to consider:
- Composer / Songwriter Credits: The legal names of the writers and composers.
- Comments / Contact Info: A brief note containing the band’s website, label, or promotional contact email in the tag’s comment section.
