For the second episode of YK WORLD, I attempt to dodge the sophomore slump by sharing my experiences releasing records. Specifically, how to release a record. What steps do I go through? What kind of decision making is involved? What’s it like to release a vinyl record or a cassette? How do you make album art? Lots of questions you may not have ever considered but, after 15 years of doing this, it felt appropriate to share.
YK Records is a small, optimistic, indie but by no means do I claim to be an expert or guru on these subjects. Releasing music can be trial by fire and I hope that by sharing some knowledge, you can avoid as much fire as possible.
This is the blank template Release Planner that I use; feel free to make a copy for yourself.
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