An ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a unique identifier for audio recordings and music videos. This code is essential for tracking and managing your music across various platforms, ensuring that you receive proper credit for your work.
At ArtistHub, we recommend that all artists acquire an ISRC for each of their tracks. This code plays a key role in ensuring your songs are correctly attributed, especially when they’re distributed digitally through platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Why Do I Need an ISRC?
The ISRC serves as a digital fingerprint for your recordings. Whether your track is streamed, downloaded, or played on the radio, the ISRC ensures you are recognized as the rights holder. This code helps with the following:
Royalty collection: Streaming services and music distributors use ISRCs to ensure you receive royalties when your music is played.
Tracking and reporting: It helps in tracking your music's performance across various platforms.
Protection: Having an ISRC linked to your work ensures that your rights as the creator are protected.
How Do I Obtain an ISRC?
If you don’t already have an ISRC, ArtistHub can guide you on how to acquire one. You have two options:
Through a distributor: Many music distribution services automatically assign ISRCs when you upload your tracks.
As a direct registrant: You can apply directly through an ISRC agency to register your own codes. This option is ideal if you plan to release music independently.
Using ISRC on ArtistHub
On ArtistHub, ISRCs are used primarily for presave campaigns and link creation. Once you have your ISRC, you can include it when setting up your presave campaigns or creating smart links on our platform. This will ensure that your music is properly tracked and attributed across various platforms.
If you have any questions or need assistance with managing ISRCs or setting up presaves and links on ArtistHub, feel free to reach out to our support team. We're here to help ensure you get the most out of your music's potential.