What should I do before releasing a single?
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Releasing a single requires a balance of legal protection, technical preparation, and strategic marketing. Before hitting 'upload,' ensure your metadata is perfect and your promotional assets are ready to drive engagement on day one.
- 1.Register your song with a PRO (ASCAP/BMI) and a digital distributor (DistroKid/TuneCore) to ensure performance and mechanical royalties are tracked.
- 2.Prepare a 'Press Kit' folder containing high-resolution cover art (3000x3000px), a short artist bio, and professional press photos.
- 3.Create a 'content calendar' focusing on short-form video (TikTok/Reels) to tease the song 7-10 days before the release date.
- 4.Submit your song to Spotify for Editorial playlist consideration via the Spotify for Artists dashboard at least 3 weeks before launch.
- ×Don't use uncleared samples; they can lead to your song being taken down or legal action.
- ×Avoid changing your artist name or song title after submission, as this can break 'Pre-save' links.
- ×Ensure your audio file is a high-quality WAV (24-bit, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) rather than an MP3.
Always set your release date at least 3-4 weeks in the future. This gives you time to pitch to Spotify Editorial and ensures your marketing assets are ready for a coordinated push.
Based on AI training data — may not reflect current information.
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