{"id":36198,"date":"2022-09-07T03:30:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T03:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=36198"},"modified":"2024-01-20T09:55:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T09:55:56","slug":"17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Things to prepare for your album release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned artist or a newbie in the music industry, the truth stands that album releases are nerve-wracking. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be a lot of risks involved in launching an album. And in order to avoid them and to ensure album release success, everything has to be prepared months in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not as prepared as you should be, you&#8217;re practically inviting disaster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no need to worry though because we\u2019re here to help. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here in this article, we&#8217;ve made a checklist of the things you need to prepare for your album release.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a10990b9872b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a10990b9872b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#1-music-copyright\" >#1. MUSIC COPYRIGHT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#2-performing-rights-organization-pro-registration\" >#2. PERFORMING RIGHTS ORGANIZATION (PRO) REGISTRATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#3-soundexchange-registration\" >#3. SOUNDEXCHANGE REGISTRATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#4-license-for-cover-songs\" >#4. LICENSE FOR COVER SONGS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#5-lyrics\" >#5. LYRICS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#6-lots-of-badass-band-photos\" >#6. LOTS OF BADASS BAND PHOTOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#7-private-soundcloud-playlist\" >#7. PRIVATE SOUNDCLOUD PLAYLIST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#8-press-release-and-electronic-press-kit-epk\" >#8. PRESS RELEASE AND ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT (EPK)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#9-cool-music-video-that-matches-your-brand\" >#9. COOL MUSIC VIDEO THAT MATCHES YOUR BRAND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#10-physical-albums-cds-vinyl-cassettes\" >#10. PHYSICAL ALBUMS (CDS, VINYL, CASSETTES)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#11-merchandise\" >#11. MERCHANDISE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#12-website\" >#12. WEBSITE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#13-physical-and-online-store\" >#13. PHYSICAL AND ONLINE STORE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#14-spotify-artist-profile\" >#14. SPOTIFY ARTIST PROFILE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#15-addition-to-playlists\" >#15. ADDITION TO PLAYLISTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#16-canvas-for-tracks\" >#16. CANVAS FOR TRACKS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/17-things-to-prepare-for-your-album-release\/#17-advertisements\" >#17. ADVERTISEMENTS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-music-copyright\"><\/span><b>#1. MUSIC COPYRIGHT<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1.png 844w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-768x271.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You already own the copyright of your music the second it\u2019s in a fixed format\u2014 e.g. sheet music, music scribbled on any paper, recorded, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The task you have to do is to register that copyright so that the law will be able to protect you in case of infringement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering your copyright in the US is very easy to do since you can do it online through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.copyright.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Copyright Office\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There is a fee for this per application. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s good is that if you are registering your music, you can submit more than one song under one application and fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that if you have an album to copyright with 7 songs, you can do that under one application and pay one application fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a better deal since you won\u2019t have to pay the same application fee seven times if you copyright the songs one by one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/indie-musicians-copyright-music-online\/\">Indie Musicians: How To Copyright Music Online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-not-to-let-copyright-fck-up-your-career\/\">How Not To Let Copyright F*Ck Up Your Career<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-choosing-perfect-band-copyright\/\">Tips For Choosing The Perfect Band Name And Why You Should Copyright It<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-performing-rights-organization-pro-registration\"><\/span><b>#2. PERFORMING RIGHTS ORGANIZATION (PRO) REGISTRATION<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2.jpg 715w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to affiliate yourself with a Performing Rights Organization because they will be the ones to help you collect performance royalties. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever your original songs are played on the radio, a venue, TV, etc., you will get revenue through them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great initial move because there is a possibility that your songs will take off, and they will be the ones to help rake in those revenues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-soundexchange-registration\"><\/span><b>#3. SOUNDEXCHANGE REGISTRATION<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-768x375.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SoundExchange collects royalties for featured artists and the sound recording owner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since they are associated with the sound recording, not the song, it is not considered publishing royalties, thus PROs won\u2019t be able to collect them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when your songs are played on digital and satellite radios, they will be the ones to make sure your royalties are collected and paid to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-license-for-cover-songs\"><\/span><b>#4. LICENSE FOR COVER SONGS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4.png 728w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have cover songs included in the album you&#8217;re planning to release, it\u2019s best to license them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can do this through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easysong.com\/services\/licensing\/get-permission\/cover-songs\/clear-cover-songs.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Song Licensing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very important thing to have so that you won\u2019t encounter any trouble concerning it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/online-music-licensing-resources\/\"><strong>Online Music Licensing Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-21-music-licensing-companies\/\">Indie Musicians: Top 21 Music Licensing Companies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-lyrics\"><\/span><b>#5. LYRICS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-768x953.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to prepare the lyrics of your songs because you will need to submit them to online sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metrolyrics.pro\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MetroLyrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genius<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musixmatch.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musixmatch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Submitting them online would help increase your digital and search presence. Moreover, your fans will have an easier way of looking up your song\u2019s lyrics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I suggest that when you submit your lyrics, you have Musixmatch on your list because they are in partnership with Spotify. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when you have your lyrics in Musixmatch\u2019s database, your songs will have available lyrics when played on the online streaming platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-lots-of-badass-band-photos\"><\/span><b>#6. <\/b><b>LOTS OF BADASS BAND <\/b><b>PHOTOS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos should be prepared before your release. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These photos can be your album cover, poster, merch, and whatever else. If you\u2019re planning on having physical albums then you can have them on your booklet, photobook, inner sleeves, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from that, these photos can be used for your updated electronic press kit and press release. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to make sure that the photos you send to the press are awesome. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because the photos are the first thing they\u2019ll be seeing before hearing your music. An eye-catching photo will help your songs be heard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-private-soundcloud-playlist\"><\/span><b>#7. PRIVATE SOUNDCLOUD PLAYLIST<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5.png 1206w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-1024x497.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-768x373.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to have a private SoundCloud playlist where you upload the songs from your unreleased album. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why would you have to do that? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s because most bloggers, journalists, and DJs will be asking to hear them even before the release date to create their reviews as well as decide whether they will have it played on the radio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-press-release-and-electronic-press-kit-epk\"><\/span><b>#8. PRESS RELEASE AND ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT (EPK)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-1024x629.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-1536x943.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-2048x1258.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the release date, depending on how wide you\u2019ve reached the press, they will be releasing an article based on the press release you disseminated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can send it to the press hours before the release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you have to prepare is your EPK which is basically your resume as a musician. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This needs to include your music, photos, album art, your bio, music videos, links, your contact info, and more. If you already have an existing EPK, then you can just update that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-cool-music-video-that-matches-your-brand\"><\/span><b>#9. COOL MUSIC VIDEO THAT MATCHES YOUR BRAND<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is something that you don\u2019t really need to have, but if you plan on having one, it would be best to prepare and have them ready before the release date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have music videos for more than one song from the album, it would be best to not dump it all in one day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will help have longer interest in your album, don\u2019t spread their release date so far from each other though, or people will lose interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/music-video-share-worthy\/\">What Makes A Music Video Share- Worthy?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/get-sponsorship-music-video\/\">Get Sponsorship For Your Next Music Video (Step By Step Guide)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-physical-albums-cds-vinyl-cassettes\"><\/span><b>#10. PHYSICAL ALBUMS (CDS, VINYL, CASSETTES)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10.jpg 719w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the release date, you gotta have your physical albums ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It doesn\u2019t have to be all of the copies, at least half of it should be available though, especially if you had a pre-order period. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having them shipped on the released date will be a plus point for your listeners because they will know you care for what they think of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/12-reasons-you-should-still-release-physical-albums-even-if-theres-spotify\/\">12 Reasons You Should Still Release Physical Albums Even If There\u2019s Spotify<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/releasing-music-physical-album-versus-streaming\/\"><strong>Releasing Music: Physical Album Versus Streaming<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-merchandise\"><\/span><b>#11. MERCHANDISE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you planned on having <a href=\"https:\/\/swaggin.com\/\"><strong>merchandise<\/strong> <\/a>released alongside your physical albums, then you better have them ready before release too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because just like the physical albums, it would be best to have them shipped out to your fans on the release date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-10-best-starter-merchandise-for-indie-bands\/\">Top 10 Best Starter Merchandise For Indie Bands<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"vc_custom_heading article__banner-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaggin.com\/blog\/12-merch-marketing-hacks-from-those-who-are-earning-big-buck-from-it\/\">12 MERCH MARKETING HACKS FROM THOSE WHO ARE EARNING BIG BUCK$ FROM IT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/5-merch-mistakes-first-timers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them\/\">5 Merch Mistakes First-Timers Make And How To Avoid Them<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-website\"><\/span><b>#12. WEBSITE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12.jpg 616w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every album release has a different theme and feels from the other previous ones. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when you\u2019ve announced your release date, it would be best to have your website ready for the upcoming release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can use the photos from your album photoshoot, then maybe match the color scheme and font style of the album.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-physical-and-online-store\"><\/span><b>#13. PHYSICAL AND ONLINE STORE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from preparing your website, you gotta prepare your online store too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you plan on having a physical store, you have to prepare that too. You have to make sure that your website and online store have a uniform look. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to also have the physical albums and merchandise visible on your online store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-spotify-artist-profile\"><\/span><b>#14. SPOTIFY ARTIST PROFILE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1024x689.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to redesign is your artist profile on Spotify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Changing your profile picture would catch the attention of your listeners, especially those who\u2019re not closely following your activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Additionally, you can have a fundraiser added as well as have your playlist where you can share the music you are currently loving with your fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can also add merch and even input the details of your concerts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-addition-to-playlists\"><\/span><b>#15. ADDITION TO PLAYLISTS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15.png 1575w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-1024x491.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-1536x736.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even before the release of your album, it would be best to pitch them to be added to a playlist. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more playlist your music is added to the wider audience you reach. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it will add to your streams. It might even help you have more fans or casual listeners who\u2019ll visit your profile and listen to the rest of your work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-to-get-playlisted-on-spotify\/\">How To Get Playlisted On Spotify<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-canvas-for-tracks\"><\/span><b>#16. CANVAS FOR TRACKS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16.png 2340w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-1024x368.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-1536x551.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-2048x735.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also have to create, at least, one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.spotify.com\/en-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">canvas for your tracks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an 8-second visual that loops while the track plays. You can have 3D graphics, 2D graphics, mixed media, or a video for this. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Usually, musicians choose to have one canvas for all the tracks from the same album.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, I suggest you have a different canvas per track if you really want to engage your fans. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s great about this is you can tell the message or project the feelings of the song through the canvas you have for it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-advertisements\"><\/span><b>#17. ADVERTISEMENTS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17.jpg 1217w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-1024x357.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-768x268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-1210x424.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertisements are a must when you have music releases. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will help you reach audiences you\u2019ve never reached before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And you have to prepare them beforehand so that you won\u2019t have a lot on your plate during the release week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We\u2019ve reached the end.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other things you have to prepare for your album release. It depends on what plans you have for your release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We\u2019ve covered the more essential things though, so you need not worry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope this was a useful read for you. Best of luck with your release!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b><i>James Hill<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0is a veteran of the music industry. He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole\u2019s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a><i>, a CD\/DVD,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/vinyl-pressing\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">custom vinyl records<\/a>\u00a0and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned artist or a newbie in the music industry, the truth stands that album releases are nerve-wracking. There will be a lot of risks involved in launching an album. And in order to avoid them and to ensure album release success, everything has to be prepared months in advance. 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