We’ve all felt it. That knot in the gut. The panic… …whenever someone asks: What kind of music do you make? Oh those poor, poor people; they’re usually just being … Continue reading
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How to Write a Winning Musician Bio (With Examples)
Effective music PR begins with a good artist bio. As an independent artist, it’s your job to wear a plethora of hats if you want to make it in the … Continue reading
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
Here’s what a PR checklist looks like for established vs. developing bands (from a music publicist)
[This article originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] PR campaigns for established bands are obviously different, by nature, than PR campaigns for developing bands. Boiled down to base parts, bands … Continue reading
How NOT to Promote Yourself on Twitter
Here’s something you should NEVER do on Twitter… I’m an avid reader of the site IndieHipHop.net, which is a great resource for both DIY hip-hop artists and fans looking to … Continue reading
#126: Dmitri Vietze – Selling Your Story to The Press
Dmitri Vietze is 14 year PR veteran and founder of StoryAmp, a platform for connecting music providers and journalists. In this exclusive interview, Dmitri tells how artists can approach the press, get … Continue reading