Sestieri / Independent Publishing House

Music production and presentation.

Music has practical requirements beyond the recording: credits, artwork, release information and a consistent public presentation.

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Beyond the individual track

A finished track is only one part of a digital release. The artist name, recording title, contributors, cover image and release date need to match the information supplied to distribution platforms.

Sestieri approaches music as a distinct area of creative production. Visual material and language should support the character of a recording rather than follow a formula unrelated to its sound.

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A release checklist

Get the essentials right.

Track titles, artist names, artwork formats and credits should be checked before a release is delivered to platforms.

Artists and creative identities

A coherent artist presentation may include a short biography, cover system, press images and social-media formats. Materials should remain recognisable across platforms without repeating the same post everywhere.

Where videos or imagery are used, their purpose should be clear: introducing the artist, presenting a track or directing listeners to an official release.

Releases in context

Rights and credits matter for compositions, recordings, performances, samples and artwork. Those questions should be addressed before distribution, not after a conflict arises.

Promotion can improve the chance of discovery but cannot guarantee plays, playlist inclusion or a particular audience size. Campaigns should be evaluated on real outcomes.

Further information

Explore the publishing process.

Learn about formats, production requirements and ways to contact Sestieri.