How to Add Artists to a Release
By Zil Distribution
At Zil Distribution, artists are added at the Track level. The primary artists for the Album will be automatically selected by our system based on the Track information.
Steps to Add Artists
1. Navigate to Tracks
Start by going to the Tracks section within your new Project. Here, select Collaborators and press the Add Collaborator button.
2. Using the Collaborator Search
A modal window will open with a search bar. You can look up an existing artist by entering their name or email. If they already have an account on Zil Distribution, simply select them from the results.
3. Inviting New Artists
If the artist doesn't have an account yet, click on New Collaborator at the bottom left of the modal. You will have two options:
- Invite New Artist: For artists who will have primary roles (Main Artist, Featuring) or who will participate in the Auto-Split. Requires detailed information including email.
- Add Guest Artist: For collaborators who will appear in credits (Producer, Songwriter) and are not expected to be Main Artists or part of the Auto-Split.
4. Filling Out the Artist Form
After selecting the appropriate option, a form will appear with the following fields:
- Artistic Name: The name displayed in stores
- Full Name: The legal name, used in credits depending on the role
- Email: An invitation will be sent if the artist is being invited for Auto-Split access
- Spotify URI and Apple ID: Required for artists who have already released music. For new artists, select "Create new profile" to generate their links.
5. Complete the Invitation
Once all details are filled out, click Invite Artist. The artist will then be added to the track.
Remember, artist creation only needs to be done once. The next time you want to add the artist to a release, you'll simply need to search for them.