Playloudr Academy
Guides, checklists and templates for everything between finishing a song and finishing the campaign — written from real releases, not recycled from other blogs.
The promotion channels that work for independent artists, what each one is good for, and how to sequence them around a release.
Release CampaignsA week-by-week checklist for planning and executing a release — from six weeks out to release day and beyond.
Smart LinksHow smart links work, why they matter, and how they differ from a basic redirect.
Pre-SavesWhy pre-saves matter, when to launch, how to promote, and how to track performance.
Release CampaignsBuild momentum in the weeks leading up to launch with pre-saves, teasers, and early access.
Artist Front PagesBio, music, videos, socials — the essentials that turn visitors into followers.
Promo GatesBuild a mailing list with promo gates, and learn what to do with emails once you have them.
Music AdsTargeting, landing pages, and measuring what matters so budget goes further.
Smart LinksWhen to use each, the pros and cons, and how they work together.
Promo GatesWhat to gate — stems, downloads, artwork, codes — for every type of campaign.
TemplatesA proven, SEO-friendly template for writing a professional artist bio.
Smart LinksWhat breaks deep links on Instagram and TikTok, and how to make a link land in the Spotify app.
AnalyticsWhy Spotify cannot report your ad performance, and the landing-page setup that can.
Every campaign in these guides — smart links, pre-saves, promo gates, release plans — is something you can build in Playloudr for free.
