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It really depends on the band and their release campaign. Having amazing videos can pad out a single campaign. Some songs can just stand up on their own while others benefit from being part of a bigger collection. It also just depends on what makes sense for a band and where they’re at.
IMO a lot of bands blow their load too early - once you’ve released it it’s hard to hype anything you’re doing as much.
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There's really not a right answer here. Depends on a lot different factors.
Id say at least every year is a good goal. More often as long as it's not rushed or too similar to other material. If a band takes longer between releases but it's fire and better than their last it's worth it and much better than releasing stuff more often but it's a let down.
Singles or EPs or albums kinda depends on the genre, your popularity/reach as a band, and if it's thought out and flows together as entire thing or just a collection of songs. You wouldn't release Dark Side of the Moon as a few singles bc listening to it front to back is an experience. Nothing wrong w doing singles though, a steady release a song at a time is easier to get people to listen to and can keep you relevant and in peoples algorithms. I've seen lots of bands take forever on an entire album, release one single and then the rest of the songs dont get many listens and then they start working on another album so that kinda feels like a lot of wasted time but everyone can so whatever they want. A steady release of singles might have gotten more out of each song.
Id say at least every year is a good goal. More often as long as it's not rushed or too similar to other material. If a band takes longer between releases but it's fire and better than their last it's worth it and much better than releasing stuff more often but it's a let down.
Singles or EPs or albums kinda depends on the genre, your popularity/reach as a band, and if it's thought out and flows together as entire thing or just a collection of songs. You wouldn't release Dark Side of the Moon as a few singles bc listening to it front to back is an experience. Nothing wrong w doing singles though, a steady release a song at a time is easier to get people to listen to and can keep you relevant and in peoples algorithms. I've seen lots of bands take forever on an entire album, release one single and then the rest of the songs dont get many listens and then they start working on another album so that kinda feels like a lot of wasted time but everyone can so whatever they want. A steady release of singles might have gotten more out of each song.
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what a strange question.
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It’s a topic that came up in a band meeting, so figured it was wise to elicit other opinions. And sus out the location of Sarah Conner in the process…what a strange question.
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i mean.. the hard part to determine is a) how much income do you derive by playing out, does that depend on your visibility, and if so, how much do you need to keep expanding?
im the wrong person to ask because my belief is that you do it because you love it and want to throw things out to the world as an extension of that, so econonics be damned. labels dont really extend themselves anymore- so assistance paying for recording is rare. and fans will stream stuff, so recordings, unless youre selling hard objects, are promotional. if you make money from shows, release albums or eps to consolidate costs and tour periodically to pay off recording costs, if shows net anything. in my experience, they dont either now unless youre somehow popular and commercial leaning.
so in short, when you have ten songs practiced and ready, record them for an ep and an album.
dont release single songs. everyone i know whos not twelve hates that.
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I like EPs or full album releases. Singles kind of annoy me, and in some ways be a detriment because the listener or buyer has to wait for the next single. That wait time if not marketed correctly can lead to a disinterested costumer or they just forget. If you're looking to make money from album recordings probably best not to release anything. 
(unless you or a team are marketing gurus or have big social media connections)
We spend more time and money on the making, so in essence you're saving (making) money in the process (or lack of process).
Other than that, I'd say release whatever you feel benefits your live shows and possible merch sales more than anything. As has been said many times before, they're more of a marketing tool than a pure money maker. I suppose that's always been the case for artists unless you're signed or have a very loyal and large following already.
(unless you or a team are marketing gurus or have big social media connections)We spend more time and money on the making, so in essence you're saving (making) money in the process (or lack of process).
Other than that, I'd say release whatever you feel benefits your live shows and possible merch sales more than anything. As has been said many times before, they're more of a marketing tool than a pure money maker. I suppose that's always been the case for artists unless you're signed or have a very loyal and large following already.
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To clarify, making money isn’t and never has been the goal. If I wanted to make money from music Id be in a wedding band, not a doom/sludge metal outfit. 
For me it’s more growing the audience, growing the “community” of people who connect with what we’re doing.
Making art solely to make money means the art is insincere shit and the money tainted, imo… ymmv.
For me it’s more growing the audience, growing the “community” of people who connect with what we’re doing.
Making art solely to make money means the art is insincere shit and the money tainted, imo… ymmv.
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There has to be some demand for doom/sludge metal wedding bands?! If not, you may be on to something!To clarify, making money isn’t and never has been the goal. If I wanted to make money from music Id be in a wedding band, not a doom/sludge metal outfit.
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