With the dwindling power of music press, DIY musicians get to bypass another gatekeeper. A recent Billboard article illustrates how independent music publicists are grappling with a shrinking media landscape. … Continue reading
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Are music critics too nice?
The snarky freelancer that tore your last release to pieces might be the exception to the rule. I’ve been pretty lucky when it comes to “press.” I did my own … Continue reading
How to Get Good Press for Your Music: A New DIY Musician Podcast Interview with Dmitri Vietze
If you’re a frequent reader of the DIY Musician Blog, the name Dmitri Vietze might sound familiar to you. Not only does Dmitri run Rock Paper Scissors, a successful publicity … Continue reading
How to Approach Magazine Editors
Whether you’re a publicist or a DIY artist handling your own PR, it is important to know the proper etiquette when soliciting press coverage for your music. Click HERE to … Continue reading