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# When to Release Your Album – Month by Month
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/when-to-release-your-album-month-by-month/
- Published: 2013-02-18T09:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2013-02-18T09:45:00.000Z
- Description: When should you release your album? It depends on several factors and the decision should include your plans after the release. Are you planning on touring to support your release?. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/02/when-to-release-your-album-month-by-month.html]
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Think Tank, album, David Roberts, Independent, indie, Natalie Cheng, new music, release, schedule, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:49

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When should you release your album? It depends on several factors and the decision should include your plans after the release. Are you planning on touring to support your release? On [Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/when-to-release-your-album-month-by-month.html?ref=hypebot.com), **David Roberts** explains the events that go on during the various months and has advice for indie artists. Have you found an optimal month to release your album?

“If you’re thinking of releasing in this time period, you better be damn sure that you’ve got some money to break through the noise with. Blog advertising costs go up around **February to May** because big name artists are also going to be **fighting for the same space** as you.” ([Read On](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/when-to-release-your-album-month-by-month.html?ref=hypebot.com)) 

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