How this works
This is a guideline based on common music-marketing practice, not a strict rule — adjust it to your own workflow. Enter your planned release date below.
Release date planner
Pick a release date and get a suggested timeline counting backward from it.
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Why upload 2–3 weeks before release?
Editorial playlist pitching on Spotify and Apple Music requires your music to be uploaded before release, and more lead time generally improves your odds of being considered.
What is a pre-save?
It lets fans save your song to their library before it's out, which counts as listening intent from the very first day it's live.
Are these exact dates mandatory?
No — they're a common-practice guideline, not a fixed rule. Adjust the timeline to fit your own release.