Release Budget
Planner
Plan your next release step by step. Learn what each stage costs, what the industry standard looks like, and how to get it done on a tight budget.
What are you releasing?
This determines how everything scales. A single is the fastest and cheapest way to put out music. An EP or album multiplies every cost by the number of tracks.
Industry Standard
Most independent artists start by releasing singles to build momentum, then package 4-6 tracks into an EP. Full albums (10-12 tracks) are expensive and harder to promote without an audience already in place.
Low-Budget Move
Start with a single. It costs the least, it teaches you the full release process end-to-end, and streaming platforms reward consistent releases over big drops. You can always bundle singles into an EP later.