4 Weeks Before Live Date:

• [ ] Upload Your content to Stem (Instructions)

  If the content isn’t fully finalized (ie: artwork is not the final version) we still recommend uploading the release. You may submit an edit request (HL) later on.

• [ ] Start Working on Your Editorial Pitch

  Make a copy or download this template (HL) to draft responses.

3 Weeks Before Live Date:

• [ ] Submit your Editorial pitch via the in-app pitch tool

2 Weeks Before Live Date:

• [ ] Submit a pitch directly to Spotify using the Spotify for Artists (S4A) pitching tool

  Increase your chances of Spotify Editorial support via the S4A tool. This should populate within 72 hours of your release’s approval on Stem. Learn More: Spotify Promotion FAQ

  Hard Deadline: 1 week before live date

  Note: We typically do not submit these on behalf of our clients due to nuanced questions on the form unless there is a time constraint.

• [ ] Submit a pitch directly to Amazon Music via the Amazon Music For Artists Pitching Tool

  Increase your chances of Amazon Music support via the Amazon Music For Artists tool. This should populate within 72 hours of your release’s approval on Stem. Learn More: Amazon Promotion FAQ

  Hard Deadline: up to 14 days after live date (but we recommend submitting before live date for optimal support on release week)

  Note: We typically do not submit these on behalf of our clients due to nuanced questions on the form unless there is a time constraint.

1 Week Before Live Date:

• [ ] Submit Editorial Submission form edits (optional)
• [ ] Submit Metadata edits (optional)

Make a copy of the Pre-Release Checklist to collaborate with your team!

If you’d like to make a copy of this to edit directly you can download one here.

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