Introduction
This article explains how to locate artist identifiers for use in FUGA Next when preparing deliveries to major Digital Service Providers (DSPs). Artist identifiers help correctly link a release to the intended artist profile on each platform. Currently, FUGA supports artist identifiers for Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, and SoundCloud.
Spotify: How to Find the Spotify URI
To retrieve a Spotify Artist Identifier (Spotify URI):
- Open the artist's page in the Spotify Desktop app.
- Click the three dots icon next to the Follow button.
- Hover over Share.
- Hold Cmd + Option (Mac) or Ctrl + Alt (Windows) while hovering over Copy link to artist.
- You will see the option change to Copy Spotify URI. Click it.
- Paste the copied URI into FUGA Next.
Example Spotify URI:spotify:artist:1JTD8FzXyY8Pk3lXlFIkpG
Ensure the copied value starts with spotify:artist: to confirm it is the correct format.
Apple Music: How to Find the Apple Artist Identifier
To retrieve an Apple Music Artist Identifier:
- Open the artist's page in your browser.
- Click Share Artist.
- Select Copy Link.
- From the copied URL, locate the final numeric sequence — this is the Artist Identifier.
Example Apple Music URL:https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/palmaria/1396889855
Artist Identifier: 1396889855
Only enter the numeric identifier in FUGA Next, not the full URL.
Audiomack: How to Claim or Locate an Audiomack Profile
There are two scenarios for Audiomack:
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If the artist already has access to the Audiomack Creator Dashboard:
- Follow the link to your Artist ID and login to your Audiomack account.
- The URL will direct you to your Dashboard and show your Artist ID.
- Copy the ID and paste it in your distributor’s website to link your Audiomack account.
- You can also find your ID anytime in the top right corner of your Dashboard, under your profile name and picture
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If the artist does not have access:
The artist can contact Audiomack to request access by emailingaccountclaim@audiomack.comand including their artist profile URL.
FUGA uses the full Audiomack profile URL as the Artist Identifier.
SoundCloud: How to Locate the SoundCloud Artist Identifier
To retrieve a SoundCloud Artist Identifier:
- Navigate to the artist's page on SoundCloud.
- Copy the full URL.
- The identifier is the final part of the URL after
soundcloud.com/
Example SoundCloud URL:https://soundcloud.com/palmariaofficial
Artist Identifier: palmariaofficial
Enter only the handle (e.g., palmariaofficial) in FUGA Next, not the full URL.
Related Notes
- Artist identifiers are essential to avoid correct artist page mapping.
- Please also see the article How Do I Add Artist Identifiers In the FUGA Interface?
Troubleshooting
- Incorrect format pasted? Double-check for extra characters or URL fragments.
- Can't find the identifier? Ensure you are using the correct desktop/browser version of the platform.
- Access issues (Audiomack)? Encourage the artist to initiate contact via the correct email address.