Release Day Checklist (FREE)
TrapWin Release Day Checklist (FREE)
The free checklist we wish we had before our first release. Every task from four weeks out to the week after release, in order – nothing missed, no stream wasted.
After this you can
- Schedule a release early enough to pitch it to Spotify editors – and to Apple Music through your distributor.
- Lock clean metadata, credits and splits before the song goes live.
- Build a content bank so release week is posting, not panicking.
- Run a simple routine on release day and the week after that keeps the song moving.
Look inside
The countdown
- ·4 weeks out
- ·3 weeks out
- ·2 weeks out
- ·Release week
- ·Release day
- ·The week after
Who it's for
Any producer or artist with a song coming out – your first release or your fiftieth. Print it, tick it, ship it.
Why trust it
- Every fee, threshold and rule checked on the platforms' own help pages in October 2026 – sources listed at the back.
- No hype, no "get rich" promises. Real numbers, real steps, the downsides too.
- Written by producers, for producers – FL Studio as the reference DAW.
- Not sponsored by any platform. We tell you when the free option is enough.
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Questions
How do I get it?
Right after checkout you get a download link on the thank-you page and by email. It's a PDF – opens on your phone, tablet or computer.
Is this only for the US?
No. It's written for producers in any country. Where rules differ (taxes, collecting societies, payouts) we say so and show a European example – and tell you where to check your own country.
Will it be out of date in a month?
Platforms change their rules. That's why every number has a date and a source link, and the guide shows you where to check the live rule before you pay or sign anything.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No – it's practical education. For contracts and taxes in your country, talk to a local lawyer or accountant. The guide tells you exactly what to ask them.
TrapWin is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any platform named in this guide. Some links in the guides go through trapwin.com/go/ and may be affiliate links – it never changes what we recommend. Licensed for personal use, please don't share or resell the PDF.