Indie Growth Engine

Release Planner

Drag to move through writing, recording, mixing, mastering and distribution.

Ideas

1
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Lantern Light

Q1 2026

Voice memo + chord sketch.

Writing

1
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Slow Bloom (EP)

Mar 2026

5 of 6 songs drafted.

Recording

1

Headlights

Oct 18, 2025

Vocals tracked. Re-amping guitars next.

Mixing

1

Paper Moons

Sep 12, 2025

Mix v3 — waiting on notes.

Mastering

1

Cold Coast

Aug 22, 2025

Master delivered. Final QC tomorrow.

Distribution

1

Soft Static

Aug 1, 2025

DistroKid uploaded. Pitch sent to Spotify.

Released

2

Driftwood

Jun 6, 2025

42K streams in 3 weeks.

Empty Rooms

Mar 14, 2025

Featured on 8 editorial playlists.

Release-day checklist · Cold Coast (Aug 22)

  • Pitch to Spotify editorial (4 weeks out)
  • Upload to DistroKid (3 weeks out)
  • Confirm master + artwork final
  • Announce on socials + mailing list
  • Schedule 5 release-week posts
  • Send to 12 playlist curators
  • Update artist bio + canvas
  • Live session video posted day-of