Posts Tagged ‘promotion’

Selfless Band Promotions And Music Services That Help Keep You In The Game!

Bands | Posted by guest author
Aug 10 2009

stageThis music industry you find yourself entrenched in can bring great rewards but without proper guidance has also been known to bring great failures… time and time again. It is imperative that musicians and their public relations dealings are handled as professionally and completely as possible. A proper internet presence along with constant musical appearances are the order of the day.

Artists Who Are Not Being Seen Are Being Forgotten

It’s true that most independent acts nowadays are satisfied with self management, however, with self serviced public relations there is usually little or no accountability. In order to ensure your requirements are being met, you must be absolutely confident that the tasks your band need completed, are indeed completed as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Music Relation Services Are A Step In That Direction

No one can claim to be able to fulfill all of your business requirements, but getting you pointed in the right direction and primed for growth is an absolute must. With assistance in completing a professional website, a band/artist biography and a photographic portfolio, a music business team can move you from mediocrity to a well oiled musical machine. Independent music services are able to work with you to develop a fundamental and necessary plan of action, while staying within your budget. What these services provide you is a tangible road map to follow, allowing you to work on what you do best. Create great music!

5 Sure Fire Ways To Get Radio Play For Your Independent Music!

Bands | Posted by guest author
May 21 2009

Ty Cohen, the music industry’s most recognizable voice! Ty is the C.E.O of Platinum Millennium Publishing, Platinum Millennium Records as well as owner of www.MusicContracts101.com and www.MusicIndustrySuccess.com


radioYou have to find radio airplay time if you’re going to be heard and we’re not just talking the local college campus. The trick is called promotion. Now that doesn’t mean you just put your press kit in an envelope with a demo and hope they take pity on you. Perhaps you call a station and they give you the standard pitch of, “Send it and if we like it we’ll put you in rotation.” After a few months of never hearing your music, you automatically think you’re not worthy.

First, don’t buy that. You’re one of hundreds, maybe even thousands depending on your city. Your disc will probably end up in the trash or, for more enterprising DJ’s, on Ebay in a one-cent CD sale. If you want to be heard and make potential sales, you have to stand out from the crowd, and in this jewel of an article, I’ll show you Five(5) Knock ‘em Dead Ways to Do Just That!:

Starting a Hiphop Record Label Versus Getting Signed

Producer | Posted by guest author
May 07 2009

Mello Melanin is the force behind www.RapBeatCreator.com, a site specializing in teaching new producers how to get started making their own beats. He is the CEO of What’s Hot Media, Inc. Some of his greatest accomplishments include, performing at the world famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York and performing with Grammy Award winners The Roots

by Mello Melanin

music_-producerAs a Hiphoppa whose been in the music industry for years, I have seen a lot of changes. I’ve seen the cassette come and go, vinyl get pushed from everybody to only deejays, and the birth and near death of the cd. I’ve also seen the rise of many independent record labels and fewer and fewer artists getting signed by record labels.

I’ve seen artists get signed and blow up and I’ve seen them go independent and blow up. So which is better: Going independent or getting signed? Both have their pros and cons. Let’s take a look at a few.

The benefits of getting signed can be huge…if you got the right things in place. Generally to get signed, you need a marketable demo, an 8×10 head shot, a bio, and a whole lot of patience and hustle. This is typically not an overnight process. Depending on your budget, it may take months to complete your demo package. With today’s technology, lets say it takes you 2 months.