It’s October, which means GRAMMY Awards campaigns are fully underway. Here’s what you need to know. What’s FYC? FYC stands for “For Your Consideration.” It’s your chance to make a … Continue reading
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Getting press for your music is harder than ever, and that could be a GOOD thing
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
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
8 reasons you aren’t getting publicity for your music
[This post was written by Lauren Gill of Power Publicity. It originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Billboard. Rolling Stone. Spin magazine. Musicians dream of getting massive amounts of publicity … Continue reading
How to get music bloggers to reply to your email
The typical music blogger gets 348 emails per day. Ok, that’s a claim that can’t be proven, but the point is that the powers that be who decide on which … Continue reading
50 music promo ideas you can do right now!
Download CD Baby’s new free guide for musicians! It’s often a lot of little things that add up to buzz and momentum in the music world. So don’t stake your … Continue reading
The 3 stages of a successful music launch
[This article was written by Yann Ilunga and it originally appeared on The Jazz Spotlight.] I recently sat down with artistpreneur and Music Launch Summit founder Steve Palfreyman to talk … Continue reading
10 ways to get your music in the press (besides the usual album release and tour PR)
As a musician, when are you most likely to contact the press? Probably when you’re releasing a new album or heading out on tour, right? That’s understandable, but there are … Continue reading
How to release an album so people actually want to BUY it
A few simple ways to make a bigger impact at your next CD release party Many musicians look at the mastering and manufacturing of their CD as a kind of finish line. … Continue reading
How to Change Your SoundCloud Playlist to an Album
You can now create ALBUMS on SoundCloud When SoundCloud started, it was built around artists sharing music one track at a time. Then they added playlists (and if you wanted … Continue reading