Release Statuses & What They Mean
Track your release through every stage from Draft to Live — and know exactly what you can and can't do at each step
Know where your release stands and what you can still change
Every release in DIMBER moves through a clear pipeline. Once you know the current status, you know whether you can keep editing, need to wait for QC, or should prepare for delivery and go-live.
A standard release moves from Draft to In Review, then Approved, Delivered, and Live. Some releases move off that main path into Rejected, Takedown Requested, or Takedown Complete, depending on QC outcomes or removal requests.
Draft
Draft means your release is still being built. You can edit everything at this stage, including metadata, audio files, artwork, and store selection.
Nothing has been submitted to QC yet. If you need to change the tracklist, fix spelling, replace files, or adjust release details, do it here before submission.
In Review
In Review means you have submitted the release and it is now in DIMBER's QC queue. QC checks loudness, platform fit, and metadata accuracy before delivery begins.
Editing is locked down at this stage. If you submit on Friday evening, Saturday, or Sunday, processing will not begin until Monday because there are no weekend deliveries.
Approved
Approved means your release passed QC. DIMBER has accepted it and queued it for delivery to 150+ DSPs.
You cannot make further edits at this point without taking the release down and submitting again. Treat Approved as the last checkpoint before your release leaves DIMBER and enters platform processing.
Delivered
Delivered means DIMBER has sent the release files and metadata to DSPs. From here, each DSP works on its own timeline.
Releases typically go live in under 48 hours after delivery, but exact timing can vary by platform. Once a release reaches Delivered, you are waiting on store-side processing rather than DIMBER QC.
Live
Live means your release is available on at least one DSP. The release may still be rolling out to additional stores if not every platform has finished processing yet.
Some metadata updates may still be possible, but you cannot add or remove tracks once a release has been distributed. If you want the release removed, request a takedown. Royalties continue to accrue while the release is live, with monthly royalty payouts.
Rejected
Rejected means QC found one or more problems that must be fixed before delivery. Common issues include metadata errors, audio problems, or artwork that does not meet platform requirements.
The release becomes editable again, much like Draft, so you can correct the issues and resubmit. Repeated rejections can delay your planned release date, so fix every flagged issue before sending it back to QC.
Takedown Requested
Takedown Requested means you have asked for the release to be removed from DSPs. DIMBER is processing that request and passing it on to the relevant platforms.
The release may remain visible on some stores until each DSP completes removal on its side. Royalties earned up to this point are still owed to you and remain part of your monthly payout cycle.
Takedown Complete
Takedown Complete means the release has been removed from all requested DSPs. The release is no longer live on those platforms.
The original ISRCs remain registered and can be reused in a new delivery if needed. The release cannot go live again from this status without a fresh submission.
You can check the status of any release from your DIMBER dashboard at any time.