Should I release an EP or an album? 5 factors to consider
When an artist or group has already released several singles and now intends to create a longer format for their next release, they often face the dilemma of whether to release an album or an EP.
What should they base that decision on? Their audience? Their budget? Their strategy? Both formats are valid at different times, so a series of factors must be evaluated to decide which path to take.
In this program, we review 5 factors you should consider when deciding whether your next long-form audio release will be an EP or an album.
00:00 Intro
00:59 Why you should release singles before an EP or an album.
02:17 Defining Formats: EP and Album
02:50 Factors to Consider When Deciding to Release an EP or an Album
03:01 Factor 1
03:29 Factor 2
04:30 Factor 3
05:51 Factor 4
06:50 Factor 5
07:50 Closing
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