VELARA MUSIC
Metadata Optimization & Catalog Management for Labels, Artists & Publishers
Build a Searchable, License-Ready, Long-Term Catalog
Missing or messy metadata doesn’t just slow you down it leads to lost royalties, unclaimed rights, and missed licensing opportunities.​
Most music files lack complete embedded metadata and that can mean broken attribution chains, lost usage data, and millions in unpaid royalties. Without proper structure and context, your catalog becomes harder to find, harder to license, and harder to monetize.
Velara Music helps labels, publishers, and artists embed critical metadata and manage catalogs with precision. We specialize in embedded file metadata, asset taxonomy, and metadata audits, three essential services that make your catalog discoverable, properly credited, and archive-ready.
Our process blends technical expertise with human-led listening to ensure your music files carry the right information wherever they go from sync and licensing teams to collaborators, archivists, and beyond.
Why Embedded Metadata Matters (File level)
Embedded metadata ensures your music files carry essential ownership and contact information including ISRCs, publishing splits, PRO info, genre, mood, and label details — everywhere the file travels.
From sync submissions to archival libraries, embedded metadata improves discoverability, safeguards rights, and supports your licensing workflows by keeping files properly credited, consistently formatted, and professionally organized.
Whether you're managing a label catalog, running a sync library, or distributing as an artist, embedded metadata keeps your assets searchable, submission-ready, and protected across platforms, media players, and time.
What is Embedded Metadata?
Embedded metadata is data written directly into your audio files including the title, artist name, ISRC, mood, label, copyright, contact info, and more. Done correctly, it becomes a rich, contextual blueprint that connects your music to its creators, rights holders, and most importantly, its revenue streams.
Unlike metadata on streaming platforms, embedded metadata travels with the file, readable in DJ software, sync libraries, internal archives, and file-based workflows. Most critically, it functions independently of label and publishing ecosystems, ensuring your data remains intact and accessible wherever your file goes.
Distributor Metadata (DSP-Level Metadata)
DSP metadata refers to the information delivered to platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and YouTube Music. It powers how music is displayed, searched, recommended, and monetized and it originates from metadata entered into distribution systems like DistroKid, or label pipelines, typically delivered via DDEX/XML.
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Well-Formatted DSP Metadata Can:
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Improve discoverability across platforms
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Ensure proper credit for artists, songwriters, and producers
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Link ISRCs and songwriter data for accurate royalty payouts
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Enhance genre and mood tagging for better algorithmic placement
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Unlock access to platform-specific marketing tools (e.g., Spotify Marquee, Apple Music for Artists)
Additional Services​​
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Metadata Audits & Consultations
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DSP Metadata Strategy (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
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Asset Taxonomy & File Naming
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Release Planning & Strategy Support
Every file we touch is cleaned, structured, and delivered with confidence — from your Dropbox to DSPs and beyond.
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