The Music Release Readiness Quiz can help artists evaluate whether they're prepared to release a new single, EP, or album. Releasing music involves much more than simply uploading a finished song. Taking a few minutes to review your preparation can help you identify potential problems before your release date arrives.

Consider whether your master recording is finished, artwork is ready, metadata is accurate, and your distribution has been submitted with enough lead time. You should also make sure your artist name, song title, featured artists, songwriter information, and credits are correct before submitting your release.

Promotion should be considered before—not after—the music becomes available. Think about your announcement strategy, social media content, email list, press outreach, playlist pitching, music video or visual content, and any other promotional opportunities that make sense for your release.

It's also worth checking the practical side of your release. Make sure you understand your ownership, splits, publishing registrations, distributor requirements, and where your music will be available.

The quiz isn't designed to tell you whether your song is good enough to release. Instead, it focuses on whether the important pieces of your release plan are in place.

Tip: Take the quiz several times during your release process. If you're several weeks away from release, use your results as a checklist. Take it again shortly before your release date to catch anything you may have overlooked.

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