SUBJECT: [Artist] — [Release title] / [specific story angle]

Hi [recipient name],

Your [specific recent piece or format] made me think this release could fit [a genuine reason].

[Artist] will release [title] on [date]. The [brief sound description] project explores [specific story, process or collaboration].

Listen: [working link]
Press kit: [bio, images and credits link]

Would you be interested in [a relevant interview / consideration for coverage]?

Thank you,
[Name]
[Role and professional contact]

OPTIONAL FOLLOW-UP — only when appropriate to the recipient's guidelines
Hi [name], a brief follow-up on [release]. [Useful update, if there is one.] The listening link is [link]. Thanks for considering it.