Join release guru CEO Nich Davies for an open forum designed for music and media creators.
Office Hours is your space to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with like-minded music creators and industry professionals. Whether you're navigating your first release or scaling up your strategy, this is your chance to get real-time insights, industry advice, and support from both peers and pros.
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#4. Introducing: release guru
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 ⋅ 2:00 – 2:45pm (ET)
Time zone: America/Eastern (ET)
Got questions? We’ve got answers. This open Q&A info session is your chance to get to know release guru directly from the team. Come learn what we’re all about, how the platform works, and what support is available for independent artists. Whether you're curious about Pro membership, or how to make the most of our tools, bring your questions and we’ll walk you through it live.
#5. Mastering the Music Release Timeline
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 ⋅ 2:00 – 2:45pm (ET)
Time zone: America/Eastern (ET)
One of the biggest reasons releases underperform? Unrealistic timelines. Without enough lead time, opportunities for editorial pitching, DSP consideration, and audience engagement can slip through the cracks. This session breaks down the full release timeline, showing you when and how to prepare each piece—from final masters to marketing assets—so you’re not scrambling at the last minute. Success in today’s music landscape is about playing the long game. Plan smart, stay on track, and give your release the runway it deserves.
#6. Crafting a Cohesive Brand Identity – hosted by VISSIA Wednesday, August 6, 2025 ⋅ 8:30 – 9:15pm (ET)
Time zone: America/Eastern (ET)
Great branding is more than good looks; it starts with story. We will cover the fundamentals of brand narrative, then dig into practical ways to weave that story through every visual and written touchpoint. You will learn how to identify your subliminal storyline and decide whether your presence should feel aspirational, relatable, or a balanced mix of both.
Edmonton‑based vocalist and multi‑disciplinary artist VISSIA broke into the pop landscape with her 2021 album With Pleasure, which reached No. 7 on CKUA’s Top 100 and earned showcases at c/o Pop in Cologne and The Great Escape in the UK. Alongside her music career, she creates visual work—from album artwork and photography to the self‑produced series Dirt City Songbook and the tour film Live, With Pleasure—bringing a story‑driven design approach to every project.
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#7. Understanding the Power of Music Metadata
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 ⋅2:00 – 2:45pm (ET)
Time zone: America/Eastern (ET)
Metadata is the engine that drives discoverability and royalties. This session demystifies the world of music metadata. What it is, why it matters, and how to get it right. We’ll cover best practices for tagging your music, submitting to DSPs, and protecting your credits so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
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Nich Davies is a Canadian record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer and creative entrepreneur.
With expertise spanning A&R, production, rights management, and distribution, Nich’s mission is to empower independent artists while elevating Canadian music on the world stage.
