<br>A release on G=TE has five phases. The exact length of each phase can vary, and it is decided by its creator.</br> <br><FONT COLOR="#819590">Next up:</FONT> The release will start soon.</br> <br><FONT COLOR="#819590">Open for submissions:</FONT> The release has started. Producers can now submit their tracks. (can vary 2-12 weeks)</br> <br><FONT COLOR="#819590">Selection in progress:</FONT> The signed tracks (and opt. runner-ups) are being selected by the creator of the release, and they will be announced at the end of this phase. This phase can end earlier than the official announcement date if the creator decides to select the tracks sooner and/or <a href="https://welcometogate.com/faq/solution/47" target="_blank" ><u>skips the optional background check</u></a>. (can vary 1–11 weeks)</br> <br><FONT COLOR="#819590">Release in progress:</FONT> The signed track(s) are being prepared for publication. (can vary 3 weeks - 10 months from the start of the Open for submissions phase)</br> <br><FONT COLOR="#819590">Release is out!:</FONT> The signed track(s) have been published on the label.</br> <br> So, a release can take as little as 6 weeks to as long as 10 months.</br>