Prepare your release
Use this checklist to organize a release before contacting the label. Your selections stay in this browser; they are not sent to Blindbandit Records.
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Why each item matters
- Ownership of the master: the person or company that owns the recording controls where it can be released.
- Writers, producers and featured artists: credits drive royalties and help listeners find collaborators.
- Spelling of names and titles: small differences can split an artist profile into two on streaming services.
- Final audio: distributors usually ask for a high-quality WAV; check their exact requirements.
- Artwork permission: you need the right to use every image, font and logo on the cover.
- Samples and beats: uncleared samples or unlicensed beats are a common reason releases are taken down.
- Credits and splits: agree them in writing before release, not after the money arrives.
- Working listening link: test it signed out before sharing it with anyone.
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Keep a copy of your finished checklist with your project files.
