Off The Record Resources

A Guide To Releasing Your Music

Following Off The Record’s Releasing Your Music Online Event, there are now a host of resources available to guide you through releasing your music, how to get your music in front of the right people and how to release in different formats.

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DSP Artist Platforms

Streaming services have a whole host of resources available for artists to make the most of their platforms, from guides to interviews plus all your data from streaming audiences including geographical, top fans, playlist adds and audience demographics.

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Creative Tools

Find out more below on the creative tools available to artists to develop their content and engagement on social media and streaming platforms, from Canva and CapCut for creating graphics and video content to share with your audiences, Spotify Promo Cards, Spotify Canvas and Apple Motion for bringing your streaming services to life for listeners. All the platforms are cost effective and are either free or have free tiers so give them a try!

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PDF GUIDES

Off The Record ‘How-To PDF Guides’

PODCAST

Featuring a diverse range of professionals

YOUTUBE SHORTS

‘Music Industry in Minutes’ short videos


INDUSTRY JARGON BUSTERS

Don’t worry if you’re not fully up-to-date on the Music Industry lingo, we’ve got you covered!
Here are three excellent resources for getting on top of all that jargon…

USEFUL ARTICLES

Want to apply for funding but just have no idea where to start? Not sure how to start building your fanbase? Or maybe you’re struggling to interpret your artist data? These articles will be sure to help!


MUSIC INDUSTRY GUIDES


FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Struggling to find the right funding opportunity for you? Check out our full list of useful organisations that can help fund your projects, touring and activity!


MUSIC INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS

Check out our comprehensive list of music industry organisations from collection societies to distributors, music conferences to media, promoters, booking agents and more!


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