Before diving into the daily posts for promoting your song, you should take care of the basics.
📌 Instagram:
- [ ] Update your profile bio - it should include information about you, your music, your label, and an announcement of your upcoming release.
- [ ] If you're planning to release your song on Spotify, add a relevant link in your profile bio.
- [ ] TIP: You can create a specific hashtag for your new song and use it in all posts related to your single.
📌 Facebook:
- [ ] Change the profile picture and cover photo on your fanpage to graphics related to your new song.
- [ ] TIP: You can create a Facebook event with the release date of your song.
📌 Spotify:
- [ ] Ensure your profile is complete and up to date. Add professional photos and a description of your music and musical style.
- [ ] Create a playlist of songs that inspire your music and share it on your profile.
- [ ] When adding new songs, make sure they have the correct metadata, such as song title, cover art, authors, producers, and engineers.
- [ ] TIP: Use Spotify's social features like "Share" or "Add to Playlist" to increase the reach of your song and attract new listeners.
- [ ] TIP: Create a playlist with singles or the entire album.
- [ ] Important note: If you want your song to land on a Spotify playlist, you need to submit it at least 4 weeks before the release, after mastering and with cover art.
📌 YouTube:
- [ ] Change the profile picture and cover photo to graphics related to your new song.