Free Music Release Date Planner
Choose a release date and see a practical countdown for delivery, pitching, pre-saves, press and promotion.
- Free - no account
- Nothing is uploaded
- Runs in your browser
Choose your release date
Choose a date to see your timeline. Nothing is saved or uploaded.
What the Release Date Planner does
A music release timeline starts long before release day. A release date is only one deadline. Artwork, credits and audio need to be ready before delivery, and editorial pitching, pre-saves and press outreach all benefit from lead time. This planner works backward from your chosen date so you can see the preparation window at a glance.
The dates are planning suggestions, not distributor or platform guarantees. Your distributor's processing time, the scale of your campaign and each outlet's lead time can differ. If a suggested deadline has already passed, the timeline marks it clearly so you can adjust your plan rather than assume you have missed your chance.
- Seven dated milestones from preparation to release day
- Distributor delivery and Spotify editorial pitching reminders
- Press, pre-save and promo lead times
- Past deadlines highlighted in the timeline
- Works locally in your browser without an account
How to use the Release Date Planner
- 1
Pick a date
Choose the day you want your release to go live.
- 2
Read the timeline
See suggested dates for artwork, delivery, pitching, press and promotion.
- 3
Make it your plan
Adjust the suggestions to your distributor and team, then take them into Release Planner if you need tasks and reminders.
Who the Release Date Planner is for
Independent artists
See what needs to happen before release week without building a schedule from scratch.
Labels
Give each release a shared starting timeline for delivery and promotion.
Managers and teams
Spot deadlines that are already close and prioritise the next action.
Suggested release milestones
- Artwork and metadata
- 5 weeks before release
- Distributor delivery
- 4 weeks before release
- Editorial pitch
- 4 weeks before release, once delivered and available to pitch
- Pre-save page
- 3 weeks before release
- Press outreach
- 2 weeks before release
- Promo scheduling
- 1 week before release
- Where it runs
- Entirely in your browser
Release Date Planner - frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I deliver my music?
The planner suggests four weeks. Check your distributor's actual lead time; some campaigns need much longer, especially if you are arranging physical releases or significant press.
When should I pitch to Spotify editorial?
The suggested timeline puts delivery and pitching four weeks ahead. Spotify requires an eligible unreleased track in Spotify for Artists before you can pitch; the published minimum is at least seven days before release for certain benefits, but earlier gives you more room.
Does my release need to come out on Friday?
No. Friday is a common global release day, but you can choose any date. The planner uses the day you enter and does not move it to Friday.
What if a deadline has already passed?
It appears as already passed in your timeline. The dates are recommendations, not a rule that blocks your release; contact your distributor or adjust the campaign to your actual time available.
Does the planner save my release?
No. The free page calculates dates locally and does not save them. You can use TSG Studio's Release Planner to organise a persistent workflow.
Can I use this without an account?
Yes. Enter a date and read the timeline immediately, for free.