If you’ve ever discovered a release on your Spotify profile that you didn’t put there, you’re not alone. Metadata mix-ups, name confusion, and bad actors attaching music to the wrong artist page have been a problem on streaming platforms for years — and the rise of AI-generated tracks has made it significantly worse.
Spotify is now doing something about it.
The platform has just announced Artist Profile Protection, a first-of-its-kind optional feature now in limited beta through Spotify for Artists. For the first time on any major streaming service, artists can review and approve — or decline — releases before they go live on their profile. That means no more surprise tracks appearing under your name, affecting your stats, your Release Radar, or how fans discover your music.
Here’s how it works: When music is delivered to Spotify with your name attached, you’ll receive an email notification. From there, you log into Spotify for Artists and decide whether to approve or decline the release. Approve it, and everything works as normal. Decline it — or take no action — and it won’t appear on your profile. Spotify is also introducing an artist key, a unique code you can share with trusted distributors so your legitimate releases are automatically pre-approved and go live without delay.
It’s worth noting this feature isn’t for everyone. It requires active management, and if you miss a notification, it could delay your own releases. But if you have a common artist name, have dealt with repeated incorrect releases, or simply want tighter control over your catalog, it’s worth turning on.
The feature is currently in beta, so not all artists will see it yet. If you do have access, you’ll find it in your Spotify for Artists settings on desktop or mobile web.
Learn more and check if you have access at the Spotify for Artists Help Center
Report a misattributed release here
This is a meaningful step forward for artist rights in the streaming era — and a reminder to make sure your Spotify for Artists account is active, verified, and monitored regularly.