Music Releases
Want to release your music and reach listeners around the world? Start here and learn how.
From the moment you step into the studio to record your music until it’s released and distributed to your audience, there’s a lot to keep track of.
Start with our guide to the key questions you should ask yourself when preparing to release your music. Then explore the knowledge, tools, and resources we’ve gathered to help you along the way.
Meet a wide range of talented artists and music industry professionals who share their experiences, and pick up practical tips and tricks to support your own journey.
Questions to consider before your release
1. Recording Your Music
You've written your music and are ready to record. What should you have in place before you enter the studio?
Planning Your RecordingChoosing a Format
You've got your final master. How will you release your music?
Explore Release Formats3. Distribution & Sales
Your release is ready. How will you get your music onto streaming services, into online stores, and in front of your audience?
Explore Distribution OptionsSelf-Release Checklist
If you're releasing your music independently, there are a number of practical and administrative tasks you'll need to take care of once your final master is ready. Here's a checklist of the most important steps to help keep your release on track. (In Danish) You can also download the checklist for easy reference.
From Master to Release
Watch this video series for inspiration on the journey from finished master to music release. Meet artists and industry professionals including ASTRID CORDES, DiGiDi, JONAH BLACKSMITH, NORDSØ RECORDS, NONSENS, and many more as they share their experiences and insights.
Planning a release? Learn when to release and how to prepare.
In this webinar, JOHANNES DYBKJÆR ANDERSSON from &LIFY and PATINA's MADS SKOV HANSEN and GREGERS MØLLER JENSEN share their insights and experiences with music releases.
Watch the webinar on music releasesExplore Other Topics
Koda Kultur
Recording & Release Grant
Get support through the Koda Kultur Recording & Release Grant.
Rights
Rights
Know your rights as a songwriter, composer, musician, or self-releasing artist.
Your finances as an artist
Your royalty payments from Koda
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