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Music Release Checklist

Prepare your release like a pro — 20 essential steps

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📅 4 weeks before

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Finalize the audio master

Choose your distributor (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby)

Prepare cover art (3000x3000px minimum)

Write updated artist bio

Plan the promo budget

🚀 2 weeks before

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Schedule the release on your distributor

Create pre-save link

Pitch to Spotify playlists (via Spotify for Artists)

Prepare 3-5 promo assets (stories, reels, teasers)

Contact 5 blogs/media for coverage

🔥 1 week before

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Post first teaser on social media

Send pre-save link to your community

Prepare the release day post

Schedule publications

Let your close circle know

🏆 Release day & after

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Post on all social platforms

Send email to your mailing list

Analyze Spotify for Artists stats (D+7)

Thank fans and sharers

Order your AFC trophy to celebrate 🏆

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Congratulations! You're ready for your release!

20/20 — Your checklist is complete. Time to celebrate.

All checked? Time to celebrate.