Archive for the 'Music Publicity' Category

Sep 12th

In Music Publicity, Timing is Everything!

After posting my Music Publicity blog case study, I visited Pandora.com’s blog, and what do you know?
Folks from the Pandora team will be having an NYC Meet Up on Sept 24th. From Pandora’s Founder Tim Westergren’s blog:
We are having a Pandora meet-up at the Chelsea Cinemas in New York. Hope to see you there–excited to [...]

Sep 10th

How do I contact record labels to ask permission to send a press kit?

Here’s a music publicity question, care of Yahoo Answers (and WordPress Direct software):
I have a passion for singing and songwriting, and I was wondering how I can contact record labels, music producers, manger etc… to ask permission to send them my press kit? Any tips.
Thank you.
Google the specific record label direct, there should be [...]

Sep 10th

How do I get promotion for my record? And what is the best promotion for my music?

Here’s a music publicity question, care of Yahoo Answers (and WordPress Direct software):
Myspace, iTunes, playing live, and just word of mouth. Let your music speak for itself. I live in LA where there’s album posters everywhere, and people at the grocery store trying to sell you their CD. I’m more likely to [...]

Sep 10th

What is the best magazine or website to find out about indie music?

Here’s a music publicity question, care of Yahoo Answers (and WordPress Direct software):
I want to find out about band that are not played in the radio here in LA. thanks.
Bottom line. Pure Volume http://www.purevolume.com/ has the best indie band info, downloads and ease of use to find new artists and explore new types of music. [...]

Sep 9th

Music Publicity Tip: Diversify!

When we think about music publicity, we often think of music websites like MySpace.com and Reverbnation.com as the best places to get music publicity.
While music sites are great for attracting music lovers, it’s also worth getting publicity on websites that have nothing to do with music at all. I call this The “Hit ‘Em Where [...]

Aug 22nd

Music Publicity Download: Getting Ink & Working the Net

NARIP, also known as The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is offering a workshop in digital form. It’s the next best thing to being there, and you can listen on your iPod. Below are the workshop details:
Getting Ink & Working the Net: Secrets, Tips & Tricks of Publicity & PR
Instructor: Scott G from G-Man [...]

Aug 20th

Music Publicity Q & A with “Miz Music Publicity”

Dear Miz Music Publicity,
I sent out tons of press kits before my band toured the Northeast. If an editor didn’t write about my band, can I ask the paper to send my stuff back?
Rockin’ in Raleigh, NC
Dear Rockin’,
Not on your life. Chalk it up to the costs of business and move on. To increase your [...]

Aug 19th

Music Publicity Tools for Your Promotion Toolbox

 
Music publicity is crucial for you, your band, and your music. Getting your songs reviewed by music editors and bloggers will help you build exposure. But before you start your music publicity campaign, make sure that you have the necessary tools. A press kit, also known as a promo package, can open doors to gigs, [...]

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