Spotify Rolls Out Pre-Release Content Mismatch Reporting

Mismatched releases—when someone else’s music appears on your artist profile—aren’t just frustrating, they can damage fan trust, mess with your release strategy, and create a cascade of rights issues.

Until now, artists and their teams could only report this kind of error after the release had gone live. But Spotify is changing that.

Starting today, a new feature in Spotify for Artists allows you to report content mismatches before release day.

What’s New

You can now flag incorrect releases directly from the ‘Upcoming’ tab in Spotify for Artists on web:

1. Go to the Music tab and click on Upcoming.
2. Use the “…” menu next to the release to select Report incorrect release.
3. A pre-filled form will appear with your release details—just add context and submit.

This allows Spotify to investigate and potentially resolve the issue before the release hits your artist profile.

Why This Matters

This is part of Spotify’s broader investment in trust and safety—especially as content volume increases and AI-generated music enters the ecosystem. Mismatches usually start upstream in the supply chain, so catching them early is critical.

While this tool improves visibility on Spotify, it’s not a full fix. As the issue often originates at the distributor or label level, the fix needs to happen there, too.