Your ultimate guide to releasing music

Releasing music today is easier than ever - but success is in the details. To make sure your next release goes smoothly and professionally, we've put together a checklist to help you step by step through the whole process. Here are the key points you should consider to successfully release your music.

1. Prepare your music

Before you start thinking about publishing, your music needs to be perfectly mastered and in top quality. Make sure that all tracks are named correctly. Use the right audio format, usually WAV, to ensure optimal sound quality on all platforms.

2. Create suitable artwork

Your cover is the first thing listeners will see of your release. It should be in high resolution and meet the requirements of the platforms. A professional design will help you stand out in the flood of new releases.

3. Don't forget the metadata

Every track needs the right information - including song title, artist name, ISRC and UPC codes, which are important for billing your streams and sales. Without these codes, your music cannot be distributed. At dig dis! you don't have to worry - we generate the codes for you.

4. Plan your release date

A well-chosen release date can increase the success of your release. Make sure you have enough lead time to plan promotional activities such as presave campaigns, press work and social media posts. Schedule your release at least four weeks in advance.

5. Create a promo plan

Create a detailed plan of how you want to promote your release. This includes social media campaigns, presave links and possibly collaborations with blogs or magazines. Also consider submitting your release to playlist curators and DJ pools.

6. Choose the right distribution channels

Choose a reliable distributor who will bring your music to all relevant platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer. Your distributor should offer you transparent billing and additional promotion tools to increase your reach. 
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7. Double check

Before you start the upload, check all the details one last time: Are the track names, metadata and cover art correct? Has the correct release date been entered? A final check can save you a lot of inconvenience when your release goes live.

8. Stay active after the release

The work is not over after the release. Follow the stats regularly, respond to fan feedback and keep the conversation about your release alive. Music videos, remixes or special promotions can keep the momentum of your release going.

With this checklist, you'll have all the steps in place to release your next music project professionally and successfully. If you pay attention to these points, nothing will stand in the way of your success!