Audio & Content Delivery (Week -8 to -6)
| # | Task | Owner | Status | Due Date | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | β οΈ Finalize master recording (WAV 16bit/48kHz or 24bit/192kHz) | π΅ | β | Week -8 | None | Final version only |
| 2. | β οΈ Complete mixing & mastering | π΅/π’ | β | Week -8 | Master recording | HQ format required |
| 3. | β οΈ Sign artist agreement with metadata | π΅ | β | Week -8 | None | Include all song info |
| 4. | Set release date | π€ | β | Week -8 | None | Confirm with artist |
| 5. | Request additional content from artist/band | π’ | β | Week -8 | None | Music videos, social media images & videos, BTS footage, promotional clips |
| 6. | Commission cover artwork (3000x3000px JPEG) | π΅/π’ | β | Week -7 | None | Final version |
| 7. | Provide PR photos (3x horizontal 16:9, 3x vertical) | π΅ | β | Week -7 | Additional content request | High resolution |
| 8. | Provide videos (if applicable) | π΅ | β | Week -7 | Additional content request | Final version, correct format |
| 9. | Receive & review additional content | π’ | β | Week -7 | Content requested | Music videos, social images/videos, promotional materials |
| ???. | Upload images & audio to Canva | π’ | β | Week -7 | Cover art, photos, audio received | For creating visual assets and promotional content |
Strategy & Analysis (Week -8 to -6)
| # | Task | Owner | Status | Due Date | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10. | Lyric analysis via Brain AI (72 themes + 42 moods, max 8 each) | π’ | β | Week -7 | Master recording | For sync/playlist targeting |
| 11. | Identify target sync opportunities | π’ | β | Week -7 | Lyric analysis | 250+ brands monthly |
| 12. | Create visual assets (Canva) (ask Sintra’s Soshie for help) | π’ | β | Week -7 | Images & audio uploaded | Logo, social graphics – leverage Soshie for social media content ideas |
| 13. | Upload to the distributor RouteNote | π’ | β | Week -7 | Lyric analysis | Distribution to 250+ platforms |
| 14. | Upload 24bit/192kHz or Dolby Atmos at RouteNote | π’ | β | Week -7 | Standard upload complete | High-resolution/spatial audio formats |
| 15. | Generate metadata (UPC/EAN, ISRC codes) | π’ | β | Week -7 | Upload to distributor | Automatic via distribution system |
| 16. | Submit metadata to Amazing Radio | π’ | β | Week -7 | RouteNote upload | UK-based discovery platform |
| 17. | Submit metadata to Digital DJ Pool | π’ | β | Week -7 | RouteNote upload | DJ promo pool for club/radio play |
| 18. | Submit metadata to MyMP3Pool | π’ | β | Week -7 | RouteNote upload | DJ download service for promotional use |
Content Development (Week -6 to -4)
| # | Task | Owner | Status | Due Date | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20. | Create PR Text (with Sintra’s Penn using Audio, Lyrics, and Additional Infos) | π’ | β | Week -6 | Lyric analysis complete | Develop compelling press release narrative |
| 21. | Upload and put in metadata to Disco, Bridge Audio, and Music Gateway | π’ | β | Week -6 | Metadata generated | Catalog sharing for radio/sync promotion |
| 22. | Create EPK on Disco & Bridge Audio | π’ | β | Week -6 | PR Text complete | Electronic Press Kit for media & industry professionals |
| 23. | Set up pre-save/pre-add campaigns (Linkfire & Hypeddit) | π’ | β | Week -6 | Upload complete | Smart links ready |
| 24. | Develop artist/song page content (320+ words, SEO) | π’ | β | Week -6 | Lyric analysis | Yoast SEO optimized |
| 25. | Write meta description (max 148 characters) | π’ | β | Week -6 | Page content | SEO optimized |
| 26. | Prepare FAQ section with schema markup | π’ | β | Week -6 | Page content | JSON-LD format |
| 27. | Set up two-window content system | π’ | β | Week -6 | All content ready | Schema + content text |
| 28. | Register the song at Sentric for Publishing | π’ | β | Week -5 | Signed agreement | Global royalty collection via sub-publisher |
| 29. | Register at Sentric for Neighbouring Rights | π’ | β | Week -5 | Publishing registered | Mechanical rights collection |
Distribution & Upload (Week -4)
| # | Task | Owner | Status | Due Date | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30. | β οΈ Final submission check (audio, art, photos, videos, agreement) | π€ | β | Week -4 | All content approved | Everything final & correct |
| 31. | Mail the lyrics of the release to Sentric for Lyric Distribution | π’ | β | Week -4 | Final submission check | Comprehensive lyric distribution and rights management |
| 32. | Register on Billboard Charts (USA) – Luminate Data | π’ | β | Week -4 | Metadata generated | Formerly Nielsen Soundscan – US chart tracking |
| ??? | Brief the artist about the release updates | π’ | β | Week -4 | Metadata generated | Formerly Nielsen Soundscan – US chart tracking |
| 33. | Register on Artistspot | π’ | β | Week -4 | Distribution uploaded | Artist promotion & playlist pitching platform |
| 34. | Register on Musosoup | π’ | β | Week -4 | Distribution uploaded | Curator & blogger outreach platform |
DSP Artist Profiles Setup (Week -3)
| # | Task | Owner | Status | Due Date | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35. | β οΈ Set up Spotify for Artists profile | π΅ | β | Week -3 | Distribution uploaded | Optimize banner, bio |
| 36. | β οΈ Send S4A admin invite to FBP (info@fbp-music.com) | π΅ | β | Week -3 | S4A setup | “FBP Music Publishing” |
| 37. | β οΈ Set up Apple Music for Artists profile | π΅ | β | Week -3 | Distribution uploaded | Optimize banner, bio |
| 38. | β οΈ Send AM4A admin invite to FBP (info@fbp-music.com) | π΅ | β | Week -3 | AM4A setup | “FBP Music Publishing” |
| 39. | β οΈ Set up Amazon Music for Artists profile | π΅ | β | Week -3 | Distribution uploaded | Optimize banner, bio |
| 40. | β οΈ Send AMA admin invite to FBP (office@fbp-music.com) | π΅ | β | Week -3 | AMA setup | “FBP Music Publishing” |
| 41. | Set up Deezer for Creators profile | π΅ | β | Week -3 | Distribution uploaded | Optimize banner, bio |
| 42. | Send Deezer admin invite to FBP (info@fbp-music.com) | π΅ | β | Week -3 | Deezer setup | “FBP Music Publishing” |
| 43. | Claim Tidal Artist Home profile | π΅ | β | Week -3 | Distribution uploaded | For store pitch benefit |
| 44. | U.S.Artists Claim Pandora artist profile | π΅ | β | Week -3 | Distribution uploaded | US artists – access AMP features |
| 45. | Ensure all profiles stand out visually | π΅ | β | Week -3 | All profiles set up | Feature banners, bios |
Rights & Events Registration (Week -3)
| # | Task | Owner | Status | Due Date | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46. | β οΈ Register songworks with PROs (63+ countries) | π’ | β | Week -3 | Signed agreement | ASCAP, BMI, PRS, GEMA – DO NOT self-register |
| 47. | Set up Bandsintown events | π΅ | β | Week -3 | None | Mirrors to Spotify, user-friendly |
| 48. | Verify Bandsintown links work | π΅ | β | Week -3 | Events created | Test all links |
| 49. | Set up Songkick events | π΅ | β | Week -3 | None | Spreads to local media |
| 50. | Verify Songkick links work | π΅ | β | Week -3 | Events created | Test all links |
Pre-Release Campaign Launch (Week -2)
| # | Task | Owner | Status | Due Date | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ??? | create Content to Post on FBP Socials on Canva | π’ | β | Week -4 | Metadata generated | Formerly Nielsen Soundscan – US chart tracking |
| 51. | Prepare content calendar (daily/48hr posts) | π΅ | β | Week -2 | Visual assets ready | Use Canva |
| 52. | Schedule posts on Meta Business Suite | π΅ | β | Week -2 | Content calendar | Coordinate timing |
| 53. | Finalize radio contact list with personalized pitches | π’ | β | Week -2 | Radio database | Genre/region specific |
| 54. | Confirm sync pitch schedule | π’ | β | Week -2 | Pitch materials ready | Post-release timing |
| 55. | Set up Linkfire tracking links | π’ | β | Week -2 | Pre-save live | All promo materials |
| 56. | Add JSON-LD schema markup to pages | π’ | β | Week -2 | Page content ready | Artist/song pages |
Final Week Prep (Week -1)
| # | Task | Owner | Status | Due Date | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57. | Prepare Spotify Canvas (short looping video) | π΅/π’ | β | Release Day | None | Review S4A tips |
| 58. | Prepare Apple Music Custom Assets | π΅/π’ | β | Week -1 | None | Milestone/release assets |
| 59. | Prepare Pandora One-Liners (short promo messages) | π΅ | β | Week -1 | Pandora profile claimed | US artists – can upload pre-release |
| 60. | Brief artist on release week strategy | π’ | β | Week -1 | All prep complete | Via Backstage portal |
| 61. | Schedule release day announcement posts | π€ | β | Week -1 | Social assets ready | All channels |
Release Day Activities
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| # | Task | Owner | Status | Due Date | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62. | Make a statement announcing on YouTube | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live | Official FBP channel announcement |
| 63. | Share via the share button to Twitter on the Spotify Release | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live on Spotify | Direct Spotify-to-Twitter share |
| ??? | submit to Dailyplaylists to get Playlist Placements | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live | Additional distribution platform |
| 64. | Share the Spotify release via the share button to the FBP Facebook Profile to Friends | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live on Spotify | Personal profile sharing |
| 65. | Make a Post on the FBP Facebook Page with the link of the website and a short text | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live | Official page announcement with website link |
| 66. | Make an Instagram Post for the release of the created content | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live | Visual content showcase |
| 67. | Make an Instagram Story of the created Content | π’ | β | Release Day | Instagram post complete | Additional social media engagement |
| 68. | Make a post on Tumblr of the YouTube video | π’ | β | Release Day | YouTube video live | Cross-platform content sharing |
| 69. | Submit to AAM Playlists | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live | Additional distribution platform |
| ??? | Share the Spotify release via the share button to the FBP Facebook Profile to Friends | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live on Spotify | Personal profile sharing |
| ??? | Make a Post on the FBP Facebook Page with the link of the website and a short text | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live | Official page announcement with website link |
| ??? | Upload to DPC | π’ | β | Release Day | Release live | Additional distribution platform |
Release Agenda
Timing
Release Day
Post-Release Phase
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- create Story-Driven Content Ideas & Audience Engagement Strategies with AI.
- submit to artistspot to get blogposts.
- submit for spotify song plays to wavr.aiΒ register for
- NielsenSoundscan Billboard Charts
- submit to Musosoup 2 weeks in advance
- Upload to Disco
- Upload to the Distributor
- Distribute to generate Metadata/ISRC and such
- Upload to Amazing Radio.
- Spotify Submission for Release Radar.
- Upload to Musosoup for Media Submissions & Playlists.
- Create a Spotify Canvas in Canva.
- Prepare a website Post for the music release, video, news.
- submit EPK via Disco to Medias.
- Create 1 vertical video (9:16) for instagram (music, video, news) via Canva.
- Create 1 instagram Post for the Music Release via Canva.
- Create 1 Youtube Arttrack Video (16:9) via Canva.
- Create 1 YT Thumbnail image for Videos via Canva.
- Schedule a YT Video Premier and add Description.
- Create a Youtube Shorts Video (9:16) in Canva.
- submit Mech Rights to Sentric for Syncs.
- send Sentric the new Sheet to collect Neighboring rights.
- create a Banner in Canva for the Website.
- submit to Radios in USA & Canada
- submit to mp3djpool
- submit to Sentric Sync Catalog via Disco.
- Add to SELECT – Genre Playlist in Disco.
- submit to groover
- submit to Submithub
- submit the track via Dailyplaylists to Indie Playlist Curator.
- mail the lyrics of the release to Sentric for Lyric Distribution.
- generate a smartlink via Linkfire and embed it into the YT Arttrack Description and the Post at the website to create a widget.
- make a statement Announcing on Youtube.
- Set a new Google Ads Campaign for the YoutubeΒ Video.
- share via the share button to Twitter on the Spotify Release.
- share the spotify release via the share button to the FBP Facebook Profile to Friends.
- make a Post on the FBP Facebook Page with the link of the website and a short text generated by toolbaz.
- add the spotify song to the specific playlists.
- Upload the Youtube Shorts Video & Link the original Video.
- register the song in the Sentric Account.
- send Sentric/Violet the Songinfos to overwrite Neighbouring-Rights PPL form.
- make a Instagram Post for the release of the creat content.
- make a Instagram Story of the created Content.
- make a post on TumblrΒ of the Youtube video.
- Upload to DPC
- Send a Mailing to Contacts via Disco
- Pitch The Release on Matchfy to Spotify Playlists.
- Post a created Instagram Reel along with the music of the release, the Day After.
- Post a created alternative Image as Instagram Story, 2 Days after the release date.
- submit again the track via Dailyplaylists to Curators, 2 Days after the release date.
- Tweet the Youtube Arttrack Video, 3 Days after the release date.
- Tweet the specific Playlist of the Music release, 5 Days after the Release.
- Post a Instagram Story of the specific Playlist, 8 days after the release date.
Onboard Medias To Disco
Media - Blog
Media - Radio
Invitation Text
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Hey there! Hope you’re doing well! Β We would like to invite you to join our pool of releases, where you’ll receive early fresh tracks, complete with all the essential materials you need: comprehensive PR text, stunning PR photos, detailed metainfos like ISRC codes, high-quality audio files in both MP3 and HQ WAV formats, and a convenient one-click streaming page and download option for easy access!
here are our current highlight releases in a Playlist:
https://s.disco.ac/ssvwlildhbyc
I would like to welcome you and onboard you!
all the best,
Dennis
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Invitation Text
Hey there! Hope you’re doing well! Β We would like to invite you to join our pool of releases, where you’ll receive early fresh tracks, complete with all the essential materials you need: comprehensive PR text, stunning PR photos, detailed metainfos like ISRC codes, high-quality audio files in both MP3 and HQ WAV formats, and a convenient one-click streaming page and download option for easy access!
here are our current highlight releases in a Playlist:
https://s.disco.ac/ssvwlildhbyc
I would like to welcome you and onboard you!
all the best,
Dennis