Release checklist: everything before you hit publish

A release fails on logistics, not on music. This is the checklist that catches the things you cannot fix after the song is live.

Metadata before artwork

Names, spelling, featured artists, ISRC and the splits. Fixing a misspelled name after release means re-delivering the whole record.

Artwork that passes the store's rules

Square, correct resolution, no unauthorised logos. This is the single most common rejection.

A release calendar, not a release day

Submission, pre-save, content and pitching all have different deadlines. A calendar is how you do not miss them.

Where this comes from

The calendar and worksheet:

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