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Music Press Release Template: Editable Copy & Pitch Example
A music press release gives a journalist the facts and the story behind a release. Keep the short pitch email personal; use the press release as the supporting document. Leave your email to get the free template download, or use the editable version below. No account is needed.
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Editable music press release template
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A worked example
Fictional example for illustration. The artist, release, and quote below are invented.
Mira Vale announces “Last Bus Home,” a single built from late-night field recordings
BRISTOL, OCTOBER 2 — Independent artist Mira Vale will release “Last Bus Home” on October 23. The track combines restrained electronic percussion with recordings collected during the walk from a rehearsal room to the last bus stop.
Written after a change in working hours, the song follows the small routines that make an unfamiliar city feel like home. Vale produced the track in a bedroom studio and kept the street sounds in the final arrangement.
“I wanted the recording to feel like the moment a noisy day finally goes quiet,” Vale says.
The example supplies a concrete angle, a release date, a sense of the sound, and an attributable quote. It does not rely on unsupported claims such as “the next global superstar.”
The email that introduces it
Subject: [Artist] — [release title] / [specific angle]
Hi [name],
Your recent piece on [relevant work] made me think this release could fit your coverage. [Artist]'s [title], out [date], explores [one specific idea] through [brief description of the music].
Listen here: [link]. The press release, images, and credits are here: [link].
Would you be interested in [a relevant interview / consideration for coverage]? Thanks for listening.
[Name]
Only mention an article you have actually read. Match the request to the outlet's format and submission guidelines.
Before you send
- Confirm the release date, spelling, credits, and quote approvals.
- Open every asset link while signed out.
- State embargo terms clearly if there is an agreed embargo.
- Include image credits and the permissions needed for press use.
- Keep the pitch specific to the recipient and use their preferred channel.
- Record whom you contacted and any agreed next step.
Find the right people for the story
Once the assets are ready, research writers and curators who cover your sound or subject. Our music PR tools guide compares ways to organize that work. Virtual Publicist's discovery and outreach features are one option for moving from artist context to a relevant contact list.
How long should the press release be?
Long enough to explain the announcement, the story, and the essential facts. A concise page is a useful starting point; remove repetition before adding more background.
Can I use this for an album or EP?
Yes. Change the release type, explain the project as a whole, and identify a focus track when it helps the listener. Keep detailed track credits in the linked assets.