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 derail your release strategy, and create a rippling effect.

Until now, artists and their teams could only report these issues 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

Spotify has introduced a new feature in Spotify for Artists that lets you report mismatched content before it goes live.

Here's how it works:

1. Go to the Music tab and click on Upcoming.
2. Open the “…” menu next to the release
3. Select Report incorrect release.
4. A pre-filled form will appear with your release details. You need to add context and submit the form.

Spotify will then review your request and if possible, resolve the issue before the release reaches your artist profile.

Why This Matters

This update strengthens Spotify’s broader investment in trust and safety, especially as content volume increases and AI-generated music becomes more common. Mismatched content often starts upstream in the distribution process before Reaching Spotify. By catching errors early, artists and labels can: Prevent release-day headaches.

• Protect fan confidence.
• Maintain clean, accurate catalogs.
• Ensure proper credit and royalties.

What It Means for Artists and Labels

With this new feature, you gain more control and transparency over your releases. Distributors and rightsholders can now act proactively rather than reactively—saving time, effort, and credibility.

It’s a small but powerful step toward a more reliable ecosystem for creators, especially as music metadata and AI-generated tracks increase the risk of confusion.

Final Thoughts

Spotify’s pre-release mismatch reporting tool is another sign that platforms are listening to artist concerns about content integrity.

If you’re distributing music through a trusted partner like Revelator, make sure your metadata and ISRCs are accurate before upload—and keep an eye on your Spotify for Artists Upcoming tab.

Stay proactive, stay protected, and keep your catalog clean.