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    RELEASE TIMELINE PLANNER

    Pick your release date and get a step-by-step, dated plan for the weeks before and after it drops.

    1. 42 days before

      Fri, Oct 23

      Finish the final mix and master. Get a clean version too if the song has explicit lyrics.

    2. 35 days before

      Fri, Oct 30

      Lock the cover art (3000 x 3000 px) and all credits and songwriter splits.

    3. 28 days before

      Fri, Nov 6

      Upload to your distributor so it's ready well ahead of release day.

    4. 25 days before

      Mon, Nov 9

      Pitch the song to Spotify editorial playlists from Spotify for Artists.

    5. 21 days before

      Fri, Nov 13

      Plan your short-form videos and content for the next six weeks.

    6. 14 days before

      Fri, Nov 20

      Announce the release and set up a pre-save link.

    7. 10 days before

      Tue, Nov 24

      Send the song to radio shows, blogs and playlist curators.

    8. 7 days before

      Fri, Nov 27

      Post teasers: a hook clip, a behind-the-scenes video and the cover art.

    9. 1 days before

      Thu, Dec 3

      Remind your fans and email list that it drops tomorrow.

    10. Release day

      Fri, Dec 4

      Release day. Share everywhere, go live, and thank everyone who supports it.

    11. 3 days after

      Mon, Dec 7

      Share early listener reactions and any radio plays or playlist adds.

    12. 7 days after

      Fri, Dec 11

      Post a new video for the song and follow up with curators who haven't replied.

    13. 14 days after

      Fri, Dec 18

      Check your streaming stats and double down on what's working.

    14. 28 days after

      Fri, Jan 1

      Release a bonus: acoustic version, live video or remix to keep momentum.

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