Releasing music takes longer than you think—planning ahead helps with distribution, promotion, and reaching your audience. Releasing music isn’t just about finishing your tracks and hitting “upload.”. The process takes time—more than you probably expect. Rushing a release can lead to missed opportunities, last-minute stress, and even lower engagement. Here’s why giving yourself extra time is essential for a smooth and successful launch. Distribution takes longer than you think Once your music is ready, you’ll need to upload it to a distributor (like RouteNote) to get it on streaming platforms. Many artists assume this happens instantly, but in reality, it…