Hi everyone,
I gathered a bit of info based on the most frequently asked question I get asked from emerging bands, and bands just looking into refreshing their style or approach to getting their music out there. Please feel free to comment with any links that you have found helpful.
Cheers,
~Erin Scholze
For more about what Dreamspider Publicity does, please visit www.dreamspider.net
How To Build A Professional Music Team
http://musicclout.com/contents/article-101-how-to-build-a-professional-music-team.aspx
Building Your Music Business Team – Part 1: Publicists
http://blog.mi.edu/building-your-music-business-team-part-1-publicists/
Build Your Music Business Team – Part 2: Booking Agent
http://blog.mi.edu/build-your-music-business-team-part-2-booking-agent/
Build Your Music Business Team – Part 3: Artist Manager
http://blog.mi.edu/build-your-music-business-team-part-3-artist-manager/
4 Questions to Help You Figure Out If You’re Ready to Work with a Producer
http://flypaper.soundfly.com/produce/ready-to-work-with-a-producer/
Booking More Shows by Writing Better Emails to Talent Buyers, Promoters, and Venue Owners
http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/blog/booking-more-shows-with-better-emails
Independent Radio Promotion Guide: Why Radio Still Matters
http://flypaper.soundfly.com/hustle/independent-radio-promotion-guide-why-radio-still-matters/
Working Towards Radio Airplay
http://kexp.org/programming/airplay.asp
What is Radio Promotion
http://www.musicmedianetwork.com/diy-radio-promotion.html
What every musician should have when they hire a publicist
http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/04/every-musician-hire-publicist/
7 Things Publicists Wish Bands Knew
http://blog.sonicbids.com/7-things-publicists-wish-bands-knew
How to Have a Healthy Relationship With Your Music Publicist
http://blog.sonicbids.com/how-to-have-a-healthy-relationship-with-your-music-publicist
Ask a Publicist: What Are the Worst Emails You’ve Ever Gotten From Bands?
http://blog.sonicbids.com/ask-a-publicist-what-are-the-worst-emails-youve-ever-gotten-from-bands
How Much Should a Music PR Campaign Cost?
http://blog.sonicbids.com/how-much-should-a-music-pr-campaign-cost
How Much Should a Publicist Cost?
http://sunshinepromotion.info/how-much-does-a-publicist-cost/
8 Tips for Getting More Publicity for Your Events
Publicity pros stress the importance of creating exclusive content, targeting select press, and taking the long view when it comes to relationships.
http://www.bizbash.com/8-tips-for-getting-more-publicity-for-your-events/new-york/story/28047/#.VmciVnslJ-I
What Publicists Need From Musicians – Guest Post by Anne Leighton
http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2011/11/what-publicists-need-from-musicians-guest-post-by-anne-leighton/
9 Critical Things You Should Know About Music Publicity by Ariel Hyatt
https://cyberprmusic.com/9-critical-things-know-publicity-make-first-move/
Why Expecting Too Much From Your PR Campaign Will Kill Your Chances At Success
http://blog.reverbnation.com/2017/10/04/expecting-too-much-from-your-pr-campaign/
What to expect from a good music publicist:
http://weallmakemusic.com/what-to-expect-from-a-good-music-publicist/
When To Hire a Publicist
http://nashvillegman.hubpages.com/hub/When_To_Hire_a_Publicist
Ask a Publicist: What Does an Album Campaign Timeline Look Like?
http://blog.sonicbids.com/ask-a-publicist-whats-a-campaign-timeline
8 Misconceptions About Music Publicity (and why you need it regardless):
http://blog.sonicbids.com/8-misconceptions-about-music-publicity-and-why-you-need-it-regardless
Working with a Publicist – Top Blues Music publicists give you the lowdown:
http://www.bmansbluesreport.com/2011/12/working-with-publicist-top-blues-music.html
Have You Hugged A Music Publicist Today?
http://www.vice.com/read/have-you-hugged-a-music-publicist-today
How To Understand Music Publicity
http://exclaim.ca/MusicSchool/NeedToKnow/how_to_understand_music_publicity-publicise
Is your band ready to hire a publicist?
http://skylarentertainment.ca/music/publicist-ready/
How To Get Press
http://www.vrtxmag.com/articles/how-to-get-press
How to Write a Website Bio That Rocks
http://blog.hostbaby.com/2013/01/how-to-write-a-website-bio-that-rocks/?utm_source=DIYNews&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=012413
How to Write an Artist Biography: A Bio Made Simple
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/artistbio.htm
How to Write a Bio That Doesn’t Suck!
http://independentrockstar.com/960/write-bio/
How to Create the Perfect One Sheet for Your New Album:
http://blog.sonicbids.com/how-to-create-the-perfect-release-sheet-for-your-new-album
Writers Guidelines (Includes information on style guidelines for writing about music)
https://www.pastemagazine.com/paste/2012/03/writer-guidelines.html
The One-Sheet & Why You Need One
http://musicclout.com/contents/article-63-the-one-sheet–why-you-need-one.aspx
7 Tips to Boost Event Attendance with Social Media Marketing
https://adespresso.com/academy/blog/7-tips-to-boost-event-attendance-with-social-media-marketing/
How to make a living playing music – By Danny Barnes
http://dannybarnes.com/blog/how-make-living-playing-music
Seth Godin On The New Music Industry – [Video Interview w/ Ariel Hyatt]:
http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/03/what-seth-godin-can-teach-the-music-industry-part-1-video-interview-w-ariel-hyatt.html
Twitter Tips for Bands
http://mashable.com/2010/09/15/twitter-tips-bands/
Social Media for Musicians: 10 Musts for Social Music Marketing:
http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2013/03/social-media-for-musicians/?utm_source=cdbaby&utm_medium=email&utm_content=03-07-13&utm_campaign=DIY030713
Five Mistakes Musicians Make When Sending Emails
https://www.thebalance.com/five-music-industry-email-mistakes-2460830
10 Tips On Proper Email Etiquette For Bands…
https://sentric.wordpress.com/2012/07/05/10-tips-on-proper-email-etiquette-for-bands/
Writing Media-Friendly Press Releases: Vernal Hacket on how to pitch and send press release:
http://ibma.org/node/129
How to Pitch Coverage:
http://newcitynetwork.com/editorialart/publicitypr-proposing-stories-submitting-listings/
How Do To Make Money in Your Music Career:
http://musicians.about.com/od/otherindustrycareers/ht/makemoneymusic.htm
How to earn money as a musician:
http://www.independentmusicpromotions.com/earn-money-independent-musician/
Making Dollars: Clearing Up Spotify Payment Confusion:
http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/11/clearing-up-spotify-payment-confusion.html
What’s the difference between ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and SoundExchange?
http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/12/the-difference-between-ascap-bmi-sesac-and-soundexchange/?utm_source=cdbaby&utm_medium=email&utm_content=01-06-15&utm_campaign=DIY010615&spMailingID=47758799&spUserID=NjYyNTk1MzY3MzkS1&spJobID=600883504&spReportId=NjAwODgzNTA0S0
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