21 August 2026
Artist Tip: DON'T JUST RELEASE.
Your track is ready, but simply uploading it isn't enough. Learn why metadata and details are crucial for your sound to be discovered and for you to earn.
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Every OGRECORDS™ article about Release — practical guides on music distribution, royalties and release strategy for independent artists.
- 12 August 2026
Song Done? Your Cover Needs to Be Perfect!
Your song is produced and ready? Congrats! Before releasing it, check your cover artwork. It's the first impression and decides if listeners click through.
- 10 July 2026
UPC for Your Music Release: What You Need to Know
A UPC is crucial for your release. We explain what it is, its difference from ISRC, and how OGRECORDS™ handles it for you.
- 20 June 2026
How to release music on Spotify — step by step (2026)
You can't upload to Spotify directly — you need a distributor. Here's how to get your track onto Spotify and 38+ more platforms cleanly.
Browse every topic and category on the OGRECORDS™ blog — from distribution and royalties to release marketing.
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