The Ultimate Guide to Releasing Your First Song Without a Label (2025 Edition)

Releasing your first song?
It’s exciting—and overwhelming.

But here’s the truth: you don’t need a label, manager, or big budget. You just need a plan.

This guide breaks down every step to release your song the right way in 2025.

Step 1: Finish Your Song (Professionally)

Make sure your track is:

• Mixed well (hire a freelance mixer if needed)

• Mastered (check LANDR or Fiverr)

• Exported in WAV + MP3

Step 2: Create Artwork

Use Canva or hire a designer. It needs to:

• Fit Spotify/Apple’s size (3000x3000)

• Be clear even as a thumbnail

• Match your vibe

Spotivik can do that for you.

Step 3: Register Your Song

• Distribute it: Contact Spotivik to do it proffessionally for you

• Split sheets: Agree on credits with producers/collaborators

• Register with PRO (like BMI/ASCAP) to collect royalties

Step 4: Plan Your Rollout (2-4 Weeks Ahead)

• Tease the song on social media

• Use Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts

• Build anticipation—don’t just drop it

Step 5: Create a Smart Link Page

Use ToneDen, Koji, or Linktree. Link to:

• Spotify, Apple, YouTube

• Socials

• Merch or pre-save

Step 6: Pitch to Playlists & Blogs

• SubmitHub (free credits)

• Reddit music threads

• Local music blogs

• Spotify for Artists (official pitch tool)

Step 7: Post-Release Strategy

• Keep posting clips of the song in new formats

• Share behind-the-scenes

• Go live and talk about the process

You’ve only got one “first release”—make it count.
But don’t overthink it. You’ll learn by doing.

The key? Consistency over perfection.