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VELARA MUSIC

Metadata Optimization & Catalog Management for Labels, Artists & Publishers

Embedded Metadata Services for Artists and Music Professionals

​Embedded Metadata Services for Labels, Libraries, and Music Creators
 

Music metadata is more than credits — it’s the backbone of your catalog. Embedded directly into the audio file, it keeps your music connected to its creators, rights, and context across platforms, shares, and time.
 

At Velara Music, we provide accurate, scalable metadata embedding for both individual projects and high-volume catalogs. From human-led tagging of final masters to semi-automated batch workflows for libraries and archives, we help safeguard your music’s discoverability, credit accuracy, and licensing potential.

Why Embedded Metadata Matters

Embedded metadata stays with your audio file — even after it leaves a platform, sync system, or internal CMS. While platforms like DISCO, SourceAudio, and Musicbed store metadata internally, that information does not travel with the file when exported or downloaded.
 

Embedded metadata becomes critical when:
 

  • Files are exported, downloaded, or sent for direct licensing

  • Tracks are shared with music supervisors, curators, or collaborators

  • Files move across teams, devices, hard drives, or third-party systems

  • Long-term archival access is needed outside proprietary ecosystems

  • A file becomes separated from external documents like split sheets, cue sheets, contracts, or rights info
     

Without embedded metadata, file identity, rights data, and payment information can be lost — along with potential revenue, proper credit, or licensing opportunities.

Benefits of Embedded Metadata

Benefits of Embedded Metadata
 

  • Preserves file integrity and creator credits

  • Enables accurate search in DJ software, media players, and sync tools

  • Increases placement potential in sync and licensing opportunities

  • Reduces errors when distributor or platform data is stripped or misapplied

  • Future-proofs your catalog for format migration and evolving platforms

  • Allows managers, reps, and collaborators to license tracks quickly and confidently

  • Embeds essential rights data directly into the file — no need to track down split sheets or cue sheets separately

Our Services Include:

Accurate, Human-Led Tagging (Ideal for Singles, EPs, and Album Releases):
 

  • Tagging of all essential metadata fields: Artist, Title, ISRC, Copyright, PRO, Publisher, BPM, Lyrics

  • Custom mood, subgenre, and version descriptors based on critical listening

  • Embedding of lyrics, album art, contact info, and licensing notes

  • Final delivery of metadata-optimized WAV, AIFF, or MP3 files
     

Semi-Automated Batch Embedding (For Libraries, Catalogs, and Archives):
 

  • Metadata import from structured spreadsheets (CSV/XLSX)

  • Tagging by filename, folder structure, or predefined templates

  • Optional add-ons: ISRC checks, album artwork, metadata exports

  • Quality control available upon request
     

Important Note: Our batch editing uses semi-automated tools that pull from third party platforms. These platforms are community-driven and may contain errors. For high-stakes material, we recommend quality review to ensure metadata accuracy and prevent miscredits.

​Ideal For:

Independent artists, producers, mastering engineers, record labels, publishers, sync reps, and music libraries looking to professionalize their digital assets and protect their catalog’s metadata integrity.

DSP Metadata Strategy & Auditing 

Distributor metadata is the core data used by platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and YouTube Music to categorize, display, and recommend your music. It drives how tracks are discovered, credited, and monetized across streaming services.
 

When metadata is incomplete or inconsistent, it can lead to missed playlisting, incorrect credits, broken links to ISRCs, and missed royalties. That’s why a proactive DSP metadata strategy backed by routine audits is essential for digital visibility, brand consistency, and revenue optimization.
 

Our Services Include:
 

  • Metadata Audits: Review your DSP-facing metadata across platforms for errors, formatting issues, or missing credits

  • Strategic Guidance: Advise on maximizing available fields during distribution (e.g., genre, subgenre, collaborators, contributors, tags)

  • Platform Alignment: Ensure consistency across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon, and more

  • Correction Support: Identify and assist with fixing label copy errors, mismatched profiles, misapplied credits, and ISRC mislinks

  • Pre-Release Review: Optional pre-launch metadata checks to minimize downstream issues and optimize for algorithmic reach
     

Why It Matters:
 

  • Improves discoverability and search ranking

  • Maximizes eligibility for editorial and algorithmic playlists

  • Ensures proper credit for all contributors

  • Strengthens brand consistency across releases

  • Helps unlock promotional tools like Spotify Marquee and Apple Music for Artists campaigns

  • Reduces errors that can result in delayed or missed royalty payments

Need help with file structure or delivery formatting?

Explore our Asset Taxonomy and Release Support services to complete your metadata workflow.

Have a question or want to collaborate? Reach out to us for inquiries, or partnerships.

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