How labels run
releases in MyLabelDesk

Running a label involves many moving parts: demos, decisions, contracts, metadata, releases, and reporting. This page shows how a release flows through MyLabelDesk from intake to archive. This is about process and structure, not individual features.

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Step 1

Demo intake & review

Demos enter the system through structured intake forms. All submissions are logged with metadata, source, and submission date.

The team reviews demos within the platform. Feedback is recorded, decisions are logged, and voting workflows ensure transparent A&R processes.

Every decision is traceable. The system maintains a complete history of who reviewed what, when decisions were made, and why releases were approved or declined.

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Step 2

From decision to release

Once a demo is approved, the system creates a release project. All information from the intake phase carries forward automatically.

The release moves through structured stages: metadata collection, asset uploads, and preparation workflows. Each stage has clear ownership and deadlines.

Team members see the same information. No duplicate data entry, no lost context, and no confusion about who is responsible for which task.

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Step 3

Contracts & approvals

Contracts are generated from the release data already in the system. Metadata, terms, and artist information flow directly into contract templates.

Approval workflows ensure contracts are reviewed by the right people before signing. All versions are tracked, and changes are logged.

Once contracts are signed, the system updates release status automatically. No manual tracking of contract status across spreadsheets or email.

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Step 4

Release & performance

When a release goes live, the system tracks its performance automatically. Streaming data, sales, and social metrics are collected in one place.

Analytics are tied directly to the release record. Teams can see performance without switching tools or manually compiling reports.

Historical data builds over time. Each release contributes to a complete picture of label performance, artist success, and catalog value.

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Step 5

History & archive

Every release remains accessible after launch. Complete records include contracts, metadata, performance data, and decision history.

The system maintains a searchable archive of all label activity. Teams can reference past releases, review decisions, and analyze patterns over time.

This continuity supports long-term planning. Labels can see what worked, identify trends, and make informed decisions about future signings and releases.

What this solves

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Fewer mistakes

Structured workflows prevent missing metadata, contracts, or approvals under deadline pressure.

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No duplicate entry

Information flows from intake through contracts to reporting without re-entry.

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Clear accountability

Every task has ownership, and decision history is complete and searchable.

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Scale without scaling headcount

Automation and structure let teams handle more releases with the same resources.

Who this is for

Small labels

Start light with structured workflows for occasional releases without overwhelming complexity.

Growing labels

Gain structure as release frequency increases. The system prevents chaos and maintains consistency across projects.

Enterprise labels

Gain reliability and scale. Handle multiple releases in parallel with complete audit trails and complex approval workflows.

Get started

Small labels can start with our free plan. Professional and enterprise labels can request a demo to see how MyLabelDesk fits their operations.