Wednesday 17 November 2010

What's the best time to release your album?

Photo by PPandM

If you're a budding DIY musician the issue of when to release your lovingly crafted record can be a vexing one. Misinformation abounds.

This post should help you make sense of your options.

I particularly agree with the suggestion that you shouldn't start promoting until you have any actual physical product in hand. Every major fuck up I have ever made on a record release has come down to something that we needed in a release cycle being delivered late - so get it all done and ready before you start!

All too often, musicians rush their new album’s or EP’s release without considering what the best time-frame for that release may be. Just because your album is done doesn’t mean you have to rush it out – there are numerous factors to take into account before you confirm your release date.

Here are some tips on how to schedule and promote your album’s release:

Read it here.

 

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