Plan your release backwards
Pick the release date and every deadline before it is calculated for you — including the editorial pitching window, the one deadline that cannot be moved.
Editorial & Algo Playlists
Any pitch-related work requires current written confirmation; platforms control editorial and algorithmic outcomes.
TikTok & Reels Campaigns
Short-form campaign planning may be scoped separately with approved creators and platform-compliant methods.
Pre-Save & Fan Funnels
Pre-save and smart-link options may support an approved campaign plan; results vary.
Influencer Network
Creator or curator participation requires current documented availability and approval.
Paid Media
Any paid media requires separate approval, budget, targeting review and platform compliance.
Trend Engineering
Release timing and campaign concepts are reviewed case by case; results are not promised.
We treat YouTube as a distribution channel
YouTube Music delivery
Eligible releases may receive an Art Track under current YouTube rules; timing varies.
Content ID claims
Eligible uses may be matched under current rights and platform rules; matching and monetization are not promised.
Official Artist Channel
Official Artist Channel features depend on YouTube eligibility, approval and current account relationships.
Shorts library
Your track in the Shorts library — available to every creator who wants to use it.
Premium + ad revenue
Ad-supported and Premium views both collected wherever YouTube operates.
Channel analytics
Available YouTube reporting depends on account access, rights eligibility and platform data.
From release plan to discovery
Plan
Release timing, targets and creative angle set with genre context.
Seed
Pre-save funnels, creator briefs and pitch materials go out ahead of day one.
Launch
Any pitch-related work requires current written confirmation; paid media and short-form work require separate reviewed scope.
Read & adjust
Signals are read daily; budgets and creative shift to what is working.
Everything you need to do before your song goes live, in order. Work through this checklist and you'll release like a pro — and every step here can be done for .
Before you hit release
Master your track
Make sure it's loud and clean enough for streaming. Use the free browser mastering tool, then confirm it passes store specs with the audio checker.
Prepare store-ready artwork
Cover art must be a square 3000×3000 image with no URLs or logos of other brands. Make one free with the cover art maker.
Finalize your metadata
Lock your artist name, track title, featured artists, genre and songwriter credits — consistency here keeps your profile clean across eligible stores.
Set a date 3–4 weeks out
Choose a Friday release with enough lead time to pitch playlists and set up a pre-save.
Pitch & promote
Pitch your song to Spotify editorial playlists, line up a pre-save, and prepare your social clips before release day.
Score your readiness
Review the current plan and applicable agreement for the relevant feature, pricing and eligibility terms. release readiness checker — it scores your song across audio, artwork, metadata and promo, and points you to the tool to fix any gap. Then Pricing follows the current plan.
Frequently asked
What do I need before releasing a song?
A mastered audio file, square 3000×3000 cover art, finalized metadata (title, artist, credits, genre), a release date with lead time, and a distributor to deliver it. ISRC and UPC codes are assigned for you.
How far ahead should I plan a release?
Give yourself 3–4 weeks before release day so you can pitch playlists and set up a pre-save. Deliver your finished song to your distributor within that window.
What are the specs for cover art?
A square image, 3000×3000 pixels, high quality, with no web addresses, pricing or logos of other brands. You can make a compliant cover free with an online cover art maker.
Do I need to buy ISRC or UPC codes?
No — your distributor assigns both when you release, so every track is tracked and every release is listed correctly.
Can I do everything on this checklist ?
Review the current plan and applicable agreement for the relevant feature, pricing and eligibility terms.
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Tick every box — then release.
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