Music Release Management Without Enterprise Complexity
Asana is powerful for enterprise teams, but overkill for music releases. ReleaseLoop provides the structure and features you need for music like tracklists, revenue splits, and contact management without the complexity and cost of enterprise project management software.
Built for artists and labels, not enterprise teams
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Release Management
Core features for managing music releases
| Feature | Asana | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Release Database✨ Key Feature | Dedicated release cards with metadata | |
| Release Status Workflow✨ Key Feature | Custom fields | Built-in (Draft → Scheduled → Released → Archived) |
| Release Metadata | Custom fields | Title, artist, date, type, label, UPC, catalog number |
| Multi-Artist Support | Primary artists, features, remixers with billing | |
| Cover Art Management | File attachments | Dedicated artwork with card display |
Tasks & Workflow
Task management designed for music releases
| Feature | Asana | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Task Management | ||
| Industry Task Templates✨ Key Feature | Pre-production through post-release workflows | |
| Task Assignments | ||
| Urgent Tasks Dashboard✨ Key Feature | Custom reports | Overdue & upcoming tasks widget |
| Phase-based Organization | Custom sections | Built-in release phases |
Music-Specific Features
Features built specifically for music professionals
| Feature | Asana | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Tracklist Management✨ Key Feature | Title, duration, ISRC, drag-to-reorder | |
| Track Contributors | Writers, producers, performers per track | |
| Artist Roster & Spotify Import✨ Key Feature | Auto-fill from Spotify with stats | |
| Revenue Splits | Define percentage splits between collaborators | |
| Google Drive Integration | Via third-party apps | Native folder linking and browsing |
Calendar & Marketing
Plan and execute your marketing campaigns
| Feature | Asana | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar View | Built-in with multiple views | |
| Marketing Planner✨ Key Feature | Schedule activities relative to release date | |
| Marketing Templates | TikTok-first, traditional, minimal strategies | |
| Timeline View | Visual release timeline | |
| Multiple Calendar Views | Limited | Month, week, day, agenda views |
Financials & Budgeting
Track your release finances
| Feature | Asana | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Tracking✨ Key Feature | Log expenses by category per release | |
| Expense Categories | Marketing, production, distribution, etc. | |
| Revenue Splits | Track collaborator percentages | |
| Financial Reports | Budget vs actual spending |
Contact & Relationship Management
Industry-specific CRM for music professionals
| Feature | Asana | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Database✨ Key Feature | Dedicated CRM system | |
| Industry Contact Categories✨ Key Feature | Press, radio, playlist, sync, etc. | |
| Relationship Status Tracking | New, active, dormant, VIP | |
| Interaction Timeline | Log calls, emails, meetings |
Team Collaboration
Keep your team aligned and informed
| Feature | Asana | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Team Members | ||
| Comments & Discussions | Threaded discussions per release | |
| Activity Feed | Activity log | See who did what and when |
| In-App Notifications | Task assignments, status changes | |
| Recent Activity Widget | Dashboard shows latest workspace actions |
Why Artists Choose ReleaseLoop
The key differences that matter for music release management
Release Database
Release Status Workflow
Industry Task Templates
Pricing Comparison
Get more music-specific features for your money
Asana
ReleaseLoop
- Unlimited tasks and projects
- Unlimited activity log
- Up to 10 teammates
- List, board, calendar views
- • Limited to 10 teammates
- • No timeline view
- • No custom fields
- • No music industry features
- 1 Active Release
- Pre-built Release Templates
- Music Industry Features
- 25 Contacts (CRM)
- Timeline view
- Unlimited free guests
- Custom fields
- 250+ integrations
- • Enterprise-focused features
- • No music-specific templates
- • No budget tracking
- • No contact management
- Unlimited Releases
- Marketing Calendar & Budget Tracking
- DSP Integration & Tracking
- 100 Contacts (CRM)
Pricing as of December 2025. Asana's pricing is per user, making it expensive for teams. Advanced features require Business tier ($24.99/user/month).
Why Choose ReleaseLoop
Purpose-built for music industry professionals
Built for Music Releases
ReleaseLoop includes tracklists, revenue splits, artist management, and release-specific workflows. Asana is a general work management tool with no music industry features.
Affordable for Independent Artists
Start free with our Artist plan, or get unlimited releases for $29/month. Asana charges per user ($10.99+ each), making it expensive for small teams managing multiple artists.
Simple Setup, No Enterprise Bloat
Get started in minutes with pre-built release templates. Asana's enterprise features add complexity you don't need for music releases like goals, portfolios, and advanced reporting.
Built-In Music Industry CRM
Manage contacts for press, radio, playlists, and sync opportunities with relationship tracking. Asana has no CRM capabilities, so you'd need separate tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching to ReleaseLoop
While we don't have a direct Asana import yet, you can export your Asana data and use it as reference while setting up your releases in ReleaseLoop. Many users find that starting fresh with our music-specific templates is actually faster and more effective than trying to migrate generic project data.
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