Empowering creators and their teams
Born from real industry experience, Releese.io is a comprehensive music distribution and services platform created by music professionals for music professionals.
Our Story
Releese.io emerged from necessity. While scaling his record label team, our founder Maxence encountered a familiar frustration shared across the industry: existing tools were outdated, disconnected, and simply not designed for the way modern music professionals work.
Instead of continuing to patch together multiple platforms that barely did the job, Maxence envisioned something better—a singular, scalable solution built specifically for everyone in the music ecosystem. With firsthand knowledge of the industry's pain points, our team set out to create the platform we wished existed.
The journey began with countless conversations with artists, managers, and label executives to understand their deepest frustrations. We discovered a universal desire for tools that worked intuitively with music workflows rather than against them. After months of development and testing with industry partners, Releese.io was launched with a clear mission: to revolutionize how music professionals manage their releases and businesses.
Built by the Industry, for the Industry
What makes Releese.io different is our team. Every member brings valuable music industry experience—we've been label managers, distributors, artists, producers, and marketers. We've used the clunky legacy systems, dealt with the disconnected workflows, and felt the frustration of tools that weren't designed with our actual needs in mind.
This firsthand experience guides everything we build. We understand the pressure of release deadlines, the importance of accurate metadata, and the stress of navigating complex royalty splits. Our platform reflects this deep industry knowledge through thoughtful features that address real-world scenarios you face daily.
Unlike generic distribution tools, we've created specialized workflows for different team roles. Whether you're an artist uploading new music, a label manager coordinating multiple releases, or a marketing professional planning promotion strategies, Releese.io adapts to your specific needs while keeping everyone connected.
Innovation Through Experience
Our development process is uniquely informed by ongoing involvement in the music industry. While building Releese.io, our team members continue to work on music projects, giving us constant real-world feedback on our own tools. This dual perspective as both creators and developers ensures we're always addressing genuine needs rather than chasing trends.
We regularly incorporate new music industry standards and technologies into our platform. As DSPs evolve their requirements, as new promotional opportunities emerge, and as listener habits change, Releese.io evolves alongside the industry—often ahead of the curve. Our users benefit from tools that are not just current but forward-thinking.
OUR VALUES
Our core values
The below-mentioned are at the essence of every decision we make at releese
Transparency
We believe in clear communication, honest pricing, and opening up the black box of music distribution. From royalty reporting to release status, we provide straightforward information that empowers your decision-making.
Our commitment to transparency extends beyond our platform to how we operate as a company. We maintain open lines of communication with our users, share our development roadmap, and provide clear explanations for all our policies and decisions. In an industry often plagued by opacity, we're dedicated to being a refreshingly honest partner.
Collaboration
Music is inherently collaborative, and we've built our platform to reflect that reality. Releese.io facilitates seamless teamwork between artists, managers, labels, and distributors through intuitive sharing, permissions, and communication tools.
Our collaboration features eliminate the frustrating back-and-forth emails that waste so much time in the music business. With centralized project management, integrated feedback tools, and real-time updates, everyone stays aligned throughout the release process. We've designed our platform to mirror the natural collaborative spirit of music creation itself.
Efficiency
Your creative energy should go into making and promoting great music—not fighting with outdated software. We've streamlined complex processes into intuitive workflows that save you time and eliminate busy work.
We've analyzed every step of the music release journey to identify and eliminate friction points. From bulk metadata editing to automated quality checks and one-click distribution to multiple platforms, we've optimized countless processes to give you back valuable hours. Our automation features handle repetitive tasks while ensuring nothing important falls through the cracks.
Supporting Artists at Every Stage
We recognize that music careers follow many different paths. That's why Releese.io offers flexible solutions for artists and teams at any stage of development. From independent musicians just starting out to established labels managing extensive catalogs, our platform scales to support your growth without requiring you to switch services as you evolve.
For emerging artists, we provide educational resources, simplified workflows, and affordable access to professional-grade tools. For established industry players, we offer advanced features, custom integrations, and enterprise-level support. Regardless of size or experience, everyone receives the same commitment to excellence.
Our Mission
Releese.io exists to provide the music industry with the modern, comprehensive toolset it deserves. We're committed to continuous improvement, guided by the evolving needs of our community and our own experiences as industry professionals.
Beyond creating great software, we aim to foster a more equitable music ecosystem where artists and professionals can thrive. We believe that better tools lead to better outcomes—more efficient operations, fairer compensation, and ultimately, more focus on what matters most: the music itself.
Join us in building a more connected, efficient, and transparent music industry.
Our home
We are based in Montreal, Canada. Yes, we enjoy the cold!
