Yandex Music works through distributors. After our internal review, creator delivers your track to the platform.
Yandex Music distribution
Yandex Music distribution: release your track officially
Distribute to Yandex Music and 70+ platforms with creator. Internal review, up to 95% royalties and royalty reporting. International PayPal payouts are coming soon. Plans from $12.99/month.
At a glance
Yandex Music doesn’t publish a fixed rate per stream or per 1,000 streams. Your report shows actual earnings.
My Vibe recommendations can introduce your release to listeners, but the platform doesn’t guarantee any number of impressions or streams.
Use the exact artist name and title you want displayed in the catalog. International payouts via PayPal are coming soon. Your earnings are safely accrued in your balance in the meantime.
How it works
Create a creator account
Sign up at creatormusic.ru and verify your identity. The Label plan includes unlimited releases; Start and Pro have plan-specific limits.
Upload your release
Add a WAV or M4A track, 3000×3000 px cover art and metadata in Russian. This is particularly important for accurate cataloging on Yandex Music.
Release on Yandex Music and other platforms
After our internal review, creator delivers your release to Yandex Music and your other selected platforms. Each platform sets its review and publication timeline.
Release requirements for Yandex Music
Audio formatWAV (16 or 24 bit, 44.1 kHz or higher) or M4A without a video track. Up to 300 MB per file.
Cover art3000×3000 px, JPG or PNG, without platform logos, social media logos or links.
MetadataUse the exact catalog spelling for the title, artist, songwriters and contributors. Don’t translate names without authorization.
TimingInternal review usually takes up to 2–3 business days. After delivery, each platform determines its review and publication timeline. We recommend uploading at least 5–7 days before your target date.
What isn’t allowedRecordings you don’t have rights to, artificial streams (which the platform detects and removes) or other people’s trademarks in cover art.
PitchingYou can prepare a pitching brief in your creator dashboard. Submission to editors depends on the available channel and each platform’s rules. Pitching doesn’t guarantee editorial playlist placement or recommendations.
FeaturesMy Vibe personalizes recommendations. Impressions, streams and playlist placements aren’t guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Yandex Music receives releases through distributors. creator accepts and reviews your release, then passes it through the distribution chain. This doesn’t mean automatic acceptance: the platform makes the final decision.
Use the official spelling of the artist name, title, songwriters and contributors. Don’t translate a stage name or title on your own. Metadata must match your release and artist profile.
creator collects earnings from all platforms and credits your plan’s share of 80–95% to your balance. International payouts via PayPal are coming soon. Your earnings are safely accrued in your balance in the meantime.
creator automatically distributes your release to all 70+ platforms to help you reach the widest audience. Contact support to request exclusions for individual platforms.
You can prepare a pitching brief in your creator dashboard. Submission to editors depends on the available channel and each platform’s rules. Pitching doesn’t guarantee editorial playlist placement or recommendations.
Yandex Music doesn’t publish a rate per 1,000 streams. Actual earnings depend on the period, audience and rights holder’s terms. Your own reports provide the most reliable guide.
Yandex Music doesn’t accept standard direct artist uploads, so you need a distributor. Services have different subscriptions, fees and terms. creator plans start at $12.99/month, and you keep 80–95% of royalties depending on your plan. International checkout is coming soon.
You can create an account as an individual. International payouts via PayPal are coming soon. Your earnings are safely accrued in your balance in the meantime.
Helpful guides before your release
How to release a track on Yandex Music
A step-by-step guide to files, review, your artist profile and BandLink.
How music distribution worksFind out what happens between uploading your release and going live on platforms.
Your pre-review release checklistCheck your files, cover art, metadata and release date before submitting.
Compare creator plansFind a plan that fits your catalog, release schedule and royalties.
creator plans
Ready to release on Yandex Music?
Create your creator account and upload your first release. After our internal review, we’ll deliver it to all the streaming platforms you select.
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