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I've wanted to have a go-to list of what to do to help with the success of your releases after we're produced your song. Here is a list you can make as a checklist of things to do to prepare for release and promotion.
1. Finalize Your Assets
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Final mix + master (WAV + MP3)
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Instrumental version
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Clean version (if needed)
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Cover art (3000x3000)
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Artist photos (press-ready)
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Short bio (1 paragraph + full bio)
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Song description / story behind the track
2. Distribute Your Song
Use a digital distributor to get your music on all platforms:
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DistroKid – fastest + most common
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TuneCore
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CD Baby
Upload your song at least 3–4 weeks before release
3. Submit for Playlist Placement
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Use: Spotify for Artists
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Submit your unreleased track before release date
This is the only way to get on official Spotify playlists
4. Press & Blog Coverage
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Billboard
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Rolling Stone
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Pitchfork
These typically require PR reps or strong traction. Find people who write for them, contact them directly via instagram/socials.
Focus on:
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Local newspapers
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Local TV stations
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Regional music blogs
Search:
“Submit music + [your city]”
Examples:
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Local Nashville blogs
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College radio stations
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Independent press outlets
👉 These are MUCH more likely to cover emerging artists and are highly effective.
5. Radio Promotion
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College Radio (huge for breaking artists)
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Local FM stations
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Internet radio
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Satellite Radio
Use:
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College Radio Directory (Google search recommended)
👉 Email Program Directors (PDs), not generic inboxes
Go directly to their websites and look for contact info.
6. TikTok & Social Media Strategy
TikTok Posting Plan
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Post daily for 2–3 weeks around release
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Content ideas:
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Hook of the song
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Behind the scenes in studio
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Story behind the lyrics
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Performance clips
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Use:
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TikTok
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Instagram
7. Build a Release Timeline
4 Weeks Before Release
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Upload to distributor
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Submit to Spotify editorial
3 Weeks Before
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Start playlist pitching (SubmitHub/Groover)
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Begin influencer outreach
2 Weeks Before
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Tease content on social media
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Contact blogs + press
Release Week
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Post daily content
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Push heavily on TikTok + Instagram
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Email your fan list
8. Network
Make sure you interact with people online. Be genuine, don't spam. At the end of the day everyone can spot a phony.
