Why Every Artist Should Regularly Check Their Spotify for Artists Account

As the music industry continues to evolve in the digital age, new forms of fraud are becoming increasingly common. One issue that has been growing rapidly on Spotify is the unauthorized linking of legitimate artists to releases they had no involvement in.

What Is Happening?

We are seeing an increasing number of fraudulent releases where fake artists or bad actors add legitimate artists as collaborators without their knowledge or consent.

The goal is simple: to take advantage of the audience, visibility, and streaming momentum that established artists have built over time. By associating their content with a recognized artist profile, fraudsters can generate streams, exposure, and revenue through false affiliations.

This deceptive practice not only harms artists but also undermines the integrity of the entire streaming ecosystem.

Why Does This Matter As An Artist?

Unfortunately, labels and distributors are not automatically notified when an artist is incorrectly added to a Spotify release. While these unauthorized releases can often be identified through Spotify for Artists, it is not feasible for labels to continuously monitor every artist profile.

For this reason, artists themselves play a crucial role in identifying and reporting suspicious activity.

What Should You Check On Spotify?

Log in to your Spotify for Artists account and review the releases connected to your profile.

If You Don’t See Any Unfamiliar Releases

Great news; everything appears to be in order, and no action is required.

If You Do See a Release You Were Not Involved In

You should report it directly to Spotify as soon as possible. Unfortunately, this process must be initiated by the artist and cannot be completed by your label or distributor on your behalf.

How to Report an Incorrect Release

Spotify provides a reporting process that allows artists to flag releases that have been incorrectly linked to their profile. The sooner an unauthorized release is reported, the faster Spotify can investigate and remove the incorrect association.

Protect Your Account

Spotify is currently rolling out Artist Profile Protection, an optional beta feature designed to give artists more control over what appears on their profile.

This feature adds an additional review step before releases are automatically displayed on your artist page.

To check whether you have access:

1. Log in to Spotify for Artists.
2. Navigate to Settings.
3. Look for Artist Profile Protection.

If you do not see this option yet, access has likely not been enabled for your profile at this time.

Regularly checking your Spotify for Artists account is one of the most effective ways to quickly identify unauthorized releases and prevent potential misuse of your artist profile.

Stay Proactive

As an artist, your reputation, audience, and catalog are valuable assets. Taking a few minutes each month to review your profile can help protect the work you’ve spent years building.

If you have any questions about this issue, don’t hesitate to reach out to your label, distributor, or the Spotify for Artists support team for assistance.

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