Should You Release a Single or Drop an EP First?

In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter, Matthew Rix responds to an email from an independent artist from the United Kingdom who’s asking one of the biggest questions new artists face:Should I start releasing singles one at a time, or wait to drop my first full EP?Jordan has recorded five songs that fit together as a project. Still, he’s heard that singles are better for building momentum, especially on streaming platforms like Spotify, and for growing on social media.It’s a question I get all the time, and the answer depends on strategy, timing, and your goals as an artist.In this episode, I break down:The difference between a single strategy and a project strategyHow to use singles to build momentum and audience trustWhen an EP actually makes sense (and when it doesn’t)In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter, Matthew Rix responds to an email from an independent artist from the United Kingdom who’s asking one of the biggest questions new artists face:Should I start releasing singles one at a time, or wait to drop my first full EP?Jordan has recorded five songs that fit together as a project. Still, he’s heard that singles are better for building momentum, especially on streaming platforms like Spotify, and for growing on social media.It’s a question I get all the time, and the answer depends on strategy, timing, and your goals as an artist.In this episode, I break down:The difference between a single strategy and a project strategyHow to use singles to build momentum and audience trustWhen an EP actually makes sense (and when it doesn’t)What I’d do if I were starting from scratch in today’s music industryWhether you’re about to drop your first track or debating your first project, this one’s packed with real-world advice to help you plan your releases the right way.Got a question about the music industry you want me to answer? Head over to MatthewRix.com and send it in. Your question might not only help you it could help other artists trying to figure out the same thing.#MusicIndustry #IndependentArtist #HowToReleaseMusic #MusicMarketing #SpotifyTips #ArtistAdvice #MusicPromotion #MattrixMinute #MatthewRix #EPvsSingles #MusicBusiness #MusicStrategyWhat I’d do if I were starting from scratch in today’s music industryWhether you’re about to drop your first track or debating your first project, this one’s packed with real-world advice to help you plan your releases the right way.Got a question about the music industry you want me to answer?Head over to MatthewRix.com and send it in.Your question might not only help you it could help other artists trying to figure out the same thing.#MusicIndustry #IndependentArtist #HowToReleaseMusic #MusicMarketing #SpotifyTips #ArtistAdvice #MusicPromotion #MattrixMinute #MatthewRix #EPvsSingles #MusicBusiness #MusicStrategyListen to Mattrix Minute for daily Music Business insight without the music industry hype.SpotifyApple MusicAmazon MusicYouTube