Releasing new music should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But without a clear plan, you risk stunting your success. That’s where a release strategy comes in: laying out all the necessary … Continue reading
Releasing Music
Releasing music is complicated. Get important tips and updates on how to make your songs available to fans in the age of streaming digital music. Information about the world’s most popular platforms, how to access them, and how to work with DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, and more properly.
Choosing a Release Format: Singles vs. EPs vs. Albums
As an artist, the way you present and distribute your music can impact success as much as the songwriting itself. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how to leverage each … Continue reading
Music Distribution Guide: How to Distribute Your Music in 2025
DIY music distribution is a game-changer for independent artists looking to self-release music. In this blog, we’ll provide a detailed step-by-step overview of the music distribution process to help ensure … Continue reading
Streaming Platform Best Practices 2025: What Indie Musicians Need to Succeed
Looking for best practices to get the most out of today’s top music streaming platforms? Read on for 5 actionable tips per platform to help you optimize your presence across … Continue reading
What is music mastering and why do I need it?
What is music mastering? Music mastering is the final step in the recording process in music production. During mastering, additional audio treatments are applied to your mix to correct problem … Continue reading
5 Things Musicians Get Wrong About Advertising
Unleash the full potential of music advertising and propel your career to new heights by challenging these common misconceptions. Continue reading
Understanding Music Metadata in 2025
What is music metadata? Music metadata is data embedded in your songs and albums that gets used to display information on digital streaming platforms (DSPs), and make collection of royalties … Continue reading
Releasing Your Music During the End-of-Year Holiday Season
Whether you’re planning to drop a festive track, an entire holiday album, or just some good old-fashioned winter vibes, there are a couple of things you need to know to ensure your holiday release goes off without a hitch. Continue reading
Release Diary: Kohla’s Debut Album “Romance”
Photo by Rhianonne Stone (@rhianonnestone) Planning Ahead for Success In 2023, I released my debut album, “Romance” — a cinematic neo-soul record with themes of romantic love, inner healing, and … Continue reading
How to Distribute Your Own Music in 2024
Music distribution is more than just sending music to Apple Music and Spotify. You’re an artist and you’ve recorded a song you want people to hear. You’ve already done the … Continue reading