Music Release Organisation & Support
Make the music.
Keep the release organised.
Bring your song details, credits, rights information and release costs into one clear workbook—with examples that show you where to start.
Use the templates with your team, or get Manky Media’s help collecting information and preparing your release.
A clearer starting point
One release. One place for the details.
- Single Release and Project Release versions
- Reusable blank templates
- Filled Baje and Freedom EP case studies
- Guides and examples inside each workbook
For independent artists, managers and small release teams.
What’s inside
Five areas to organise. A guide to help you fill them.
Release Overview
Set out the artist, release title, release date, distributor, stage and release barcode (UPC / EAN).
Track Metadata
Keep titles, versions, languages, audio details and assigned recording codes together for each song.
Credits Register
Record the people behind each track, their roles and the information your team needs to confirm.
Rights & Splits
Track reported ownership, agreed shares, supporting records and outstanding confirmations.
Budget & Expenses
Compare planned and actual costs, payments and unpaid balances—including Marketing and Content Marketing.
Guide & Examples
Use plain-language explanations, fictional examples and practical prompts when a field feels unfamiliar.
A look inside
See what you’ll be working with.
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These are filled demonstrations. Case-study dates, costs, credits, ownership details and codes are fictional; they are not verified release records.
Start with the release overview
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Keep each song’s details together
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See planned costs and unpaid balances
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How to use it
A simple walkthrough, before you start.
You don’t have to complete everything at once. Start with what you know, then follow up on the gaps.
1. Choose your version and open the example.
Use Single Release for one song, or Project Release for an EP or album. Read the filled case study first, then use the separate blank template for your own release.
2. Add the release and song details.
Start with the overview, then enter each song’s information in Track Metadata. Use the guide for unfamiliar fields. Copy assigned codes from your distributor or existing records rather than inventing them.
3. Confirm the people, rights information and costs.
Record collaborators and roles, collect split confirmations, and add planned and actual expenses. Keep unconfirmed information visible so your team knows what still needs attention.
4. Review with your team before submission.
Check names, titles, identifiers, files and approvals against the final release materials. Save a separate workbook for your next release so each set of records stays clear.
Choose your template
Start with one song—or organise the whole project.
One-time template prices in USD. Each version includes a reusable blank workbook, a filled case study and its built-in guide. Hands-on setup and administration are quoted separately.
Single Release
For one song at a time.
$15 USD / one time- Single Release blank template
- Filled Baje single case study
- Guide and examples included
Project Release
For an EP or album with multiple songs.
$25 USD / one time- Project Release blank template
- Filled Freedom EP case study
- Guide and examples included
Both Templates
For artists and teams releasing singles and projects.
$35 USD / one time- Both reusable blank templates
- Both filled case studies
- Guide and examples included
Not sure which version fits? Tell us what you’re releasing and we’ll help you choose.
Need a helping hand?
Let Manky Media help organise the release with you.
Templates give your team a place to work. Our support helps move the information, assets and follow-ups forward. Scope and fees are agreed before work begins.
Workbook Setup & Information Review
- Set up the workbook around your release
- Organise information you already have
- Identify missing metadata and credits
- Walk your team through the file
Release Administration
- Collect collaborator details and confirmations
- Coordinate metadata and credit corrections
- Organise final assets and submission information
- Track outstanding actions and handovers
Campaign Organisation
- Build a practical release timeline
- Coordinate content calendars and asset lists
- Assign tasks and follow up with collaborators
- Track campaign budgets and deliverables
Questions before you start
A few useful details.
Can I reuse the workbook for future releases?
Yes. Keep an untouched blank copy and create a separate working copy for each release. This keeps song details, credits and budgets from different releases separate.
What file format do I receive?
The prepared templates and case studies are Excel workbook files (.xlsx). If you plan to use another spreadsheet app, contact us first so we can confirm the appropriate setup.
Does the workbook include a campaign calendar?
The workbook focuses on release information, credits, rights tracking and expenses. A campaign calendar, release timeline or ongoing task coordination can be scoped separately as support services.
Does buying a template include someone filling it in?
The template is for you and your team to complete using the examples and guide. Data entry, setup sessions, information reviews and ongoing follow-ups are separate services.
Does the rights tracker replace signed agreements?
No. It helps organise information and track confirmations. Agreements, ownership decisions and permissions still need to be confirmed with the relevant people.
Give your next release a clearer starting point.
Tell us whether you’re preparing a single, an EP or an album—and where you need help.