How to Create Hype Before Releasing New Music Part 1

How to Create Hype Before Releasing New Music Part 1

Release day hype can make or break a release. When you’ve poured everything into creating a song, the last thing you want is for people to miss it when it finally arrives.

So how can you prepare for your release date and make sure your music reaches far and wide on day one?

Let’s dive into some of the ways to help give your release a better chance of success in the run-up to your release date...

Upload early

The earlier you upload your music to your distributor, the more time you’ll have to make the most of all the advice below and run a successful promo campaign in the lead-up to your drop release.

We’d recommend uploading at least 4-6 weeks before your planned release date.

It’s not unheard of for artists to upload their tracks months in advance. You could even make a release plan for the entire year, uploading multiple releases due to drop across 12 months or more.

Pitch for playlists

Once your release is in Spotify’s system, you can pitch it directly to their official playlists editors.

You can do the pitching through Spotify for Artists, but you’ll want to do it well in advance of your release date. At least a couple of weeks before.

Spotify’s editors get pitched thousands of tracks every week, so make sure they have time to hear and consider yours.

Learn more about pitching for Spotify playlists with Spotify for Artists.

How to Create Hype Before Releasing New Music Part 2

Share your pre-save link

Pre-save and pre-orders can make a big difference to your release day stream and download numbers.

Not only that, but the algorithm on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music notices when users pre-save your music, boosting your chances of landing on algorithmic playlists like Release Radar and Discover Weekly.

Learn more about accessing & promoting pre-save links.

Create social media teasers

Give your fans and followers a taste of your new release before it drops! Posting a 15 second snippet of your track or a sneak peak at your album artwork across social media is a great way to whet their appetite.

Update your profiles

Make sure your social media and streaming platform profiles are all up-to-date with your latest artwork and press shots.

Update your header images to plug your upcoming tracks and pin your pre-save links to the top of your profile.

Make a music video

Making a music video to publish alongside your new release is a great way to maximise the hype and catch the attention of not only fans, but press and media alike.

Organise events

Now that the world has opened back up again since the pandemic, live shows are now back on the cards and seeing heavy attendance. Why not put on a release show to celebrate your new track and create a buzz among your fans?

Depending on where you are the world, live in-person gigs could still be a bit tricky to organise. So make use of live stream