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Release Checklist

Every step from final master to post-release review. Check items off as you go — your progress is saved to your account.

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- Finalize the song arrangement and lyrics
- Complete vocal recording, mixing, and mastering
- Get final approval on the master version
- Export final WAV and backup files
- Register the song with the appropriate performing rights organization (PRO)
- Confirm songwriter, producer, and featured-artist credits
- Clear any samples, beats, or interpolations
- Agree on splits and document ownership
- Confirm explicit or clean version needs
- Choose the official single title and release date
- Create cover art that meets distributor requirements
- Create a visualizer or lyric video
- Plan the music video or performance video, if applicable
- Shoot promotional photos and behind-the-scenes content
- Prepare vertical video clips for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
- Create announcement graphics and story templates
- Prepare canvas or looping visuals where supported
- Choose a digital music distributor
- Upload the final master and cover art
- Enter the release date and metadata accurately
- Verify artist name, featured artists, and credits
- Check lyrics and explicit-content labeling
- Confirm the release is delivered to intended platforms
- Verify pre-save or pre-add links if available
- Check artist profiles and platform access
- Submit an editorial playlist pitch through Spotify for Artists before release
- Prepare smart links for streaming platforms
- Define the song's story, message, and target audience
- Choose the main hook or snippet for promotion
- Build a release content calendar
- Plan the announcement post
- Prepare teaser clips and captions
- Create a pre-save campaign
- Identify creators, influencers, DJs, and curators to contact
- Prepare a press release or short artist pitch if relevant
- Plan a fan-engagement campaign, challenge, or recurring content idea
- Set an advertising budget, if applicable
- Coordinate features, collaborators, and reposts
- Announce the release date across active platforms
- Send a personal message to core supporters
- Share snippets without revealing everything
- Use polls, questions, and previews to build interest
- Notify your email list, Discord, or broadcast channel
- Reach out to collaborators and supporters with shareable assets
- Prepare a direct call to action for release day
- Make sure your profile links and bios are up to date
- Post the official release announcement
- Publish the main music video or visualizer if planned
- Share the streaming link everywhere
- Pin the key release post on relevant profiles
- Post short-form content using the song
- Go live, host a listening session, or celebrate with fans
- Ask supporters to share the song authentically
- Check that the track is live and displays correctly
- Monitor comments, messages, and platform issues
- Thank everyone supporting the release
- Keep posting new clips instead of stopping after day one
- Release alternate snippets, live versions, or behind-the-scenes footage
- Share fan reactions and user-generated content with permission
- Pitch relevant independent playlists and media outlets
- Test different hooks, edits, and video concepts
- Review streaming and audience analytics
- Follow up with DJs, creators, and press contacts
- Consider a remix, acoustic version, or performance video
- Continue directing new listeners to the song
- Document lessons for the next release
- Create a rollout budget and track spending
- Save invoices, receipts, and marketing assets
- Track delivery deadlines and team responsibilities
- Monitor streams, saves, shares, and listener retention where available
- Review short-form video reach and link clicks
- Track playlist adds and audience growth
- Reconcile royalties and distributor reports when available
- Back up project files and maintain a release archive
- Complete a post-release review and set goals for the next single

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