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SpotifySpotify Raises Minimum Artwork Resolution to 3000×3000px
Spotify has updated its content specification, requiring all new cover art submissions to meet a minimum resolution of 3000×3000px. The change takes effect August 1, 2026.
Apple MusicApple Music Mandates ISWC for All Songwriter Credits
Apple Music will require ISWC codes for all songwriter credits starting July 10, 2026. Submissions without valid ISWCs will be rejected at ingestion.
TidalTidal Launches HiFi Plus Tier with Enhanced Metadata Requirements
Tidal's new HiFi Plus tier introduces additional metadata fields for lossless and spatial audio content, including immersive audio format flags and Dolby Atmos indicators.
Amazon Music Expands to 12 New Territories in Southeast Asia
Amazon Music Unlimited is now available in 12 additional Southeast Asian markets. Labels should update territory rights metadata for affected catalogs.
DeezerDeezer Migrates to v3.2 Genre Taxonomy — Legacy Codes Deprecated
Deezer's v3.2 genre taxonomy becomes the only accepted version on August 15, 2026. The new system introduces 340 new genre codes and retires 89 legacy codes.
YouTube MusicYouTube Music Introduces Content ID Pre-Registration Window
YouTube Music now requires reference files for Content ID registration to be submitted at least 10 days before release date for UGC matching to be active at launch.
SpotifySpotify Updates Explicit Content Policy for Podcasts and Music
Spotify has refined its explicit content flagging policy, adding granularity for podcast metadata and aligning music explicit flags with new regional age-gating standards.
Apple MusicApple Music Classical Launches Dedicated Metadata Schema
Apple Music Classical now uses a dedicated metadata schema with fields for opus numbers, movement titles, and composer periods — distinct from the standard Apple Music schema.
DDEX Publishes Updated Message Suite Standard (ERN 4.3)
The DDEX organization has published ERN 4.3, adding support for spatial audio metadata, AI-generated content flags, and enhanced contributor role definitions.
SpotifySpotify Announces New AI Content Labeling Requirements
Spotify will require metadata to flag AI-generated vocals and compositions starting Q3 2026. The new 'ai_generated' boolean field will be mandatory for affected releases.
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