16 September 2026
Why Good Music Gets Overlooked and What to Do Before You Release
Good songs rarely get lost because of the music. They get lost because of missing preparation. These are the points that decide whether your release gets found.
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Every OGRECORDS™ article about Release-Strategie — practical guides on music distribution, royalties and release strategy for independent artists.
- 9 September 2026
Visibility as an Artist: How to Keep Your Release From Getting Lost
Visibility rarely comes from a single release day. Your profile, a consistent name, regular releases, short clips and targeted help: what you build up across several songs.
- 31 August 2026
How to Pitch Your Music to Playlists the Right Way
Playlist pitching works through two routes: Spotify's editors directly and independent curators. What belongs in a pitch, which deadlines apply and which offers to avoid.
- 19 August 2026
Your Track Is Finished. Now What? The Steps to Release
The mix is done and so is the master. What comes next decides whether your song reaches the stores cleanly: format, credits, splits, artwork, upload and the days after.
- 5 August 2026
Artist Tip: Maximize Impact with Pre-Save
Use Pre-Save to promote your music before release and generate maximum streams on release day. Here's how.
- 20 July 2026
30-Day Release Plan: What to Do Each Week Before Your Release
A 30-day release plan built on real deadlines: when to submit, when pitching closes, when the pre-save starts and what to do after release day.
- 13 July 2026
Spotify Pre-Save: How It Works and How to Use It
What a Spotify pre-save actually does, when you get the link, how to promote it and which mistakes stop fans from saving your release.
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