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3. The Critical 28-Day Time Limit

Part 2 • Release Radar (RR) Function and Time Limit

This is the most important rule of Release Radar: a track is only eligible for RR inclusion for its first 28 days on the platform. After 28 days, a song is no longer considered "new" by the RR algorithm, and it will not appear on any new Release Radar playlists. This hard deadline creates an incredibly tight window for artists to maximize their algorithmic potential. Missing this 28-day window means missing a guaranteed algorithmic boost to your followers and a significant opportunity for initial discovery.

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In this module: Release Radar (RR) Function and Time Limit10 steps
  1. 1What is Release Radar? The Algorithmic New Music Showcase
  2. 2The Personalization Engine
  3. 3The Critical 28-Day Time Limit
  4. 4Why the 28-Day Window is Non-Negotiable
  5. 5The Impact of RR on Initial Momentum
  6. 6Follower-Based vs. Algorithmic RR
  7. 7The Role of Pre-Saves in Boosting RR
  8. 8Tracking RR Performance in Spotify for Artists
  9. 9Avoiding the "Album Drop" Mistake for RR
  10. 10Your Actionable Mandate: Respect the Deadline