LeopoldBloom · M
Boost Collective
ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69
@LeopoldBloom I had not heard of this. Have you used it or do you know people who have?
LeopoldBloom · M
@ThePatientAnarchist Yes. They're a music promotion company that can place songs on any platform. They also offer more personal service than you will get with DistroKid or other services.
The problem isn't posting music, it's promotion. Unless you understand the algorithm Spotify and other services use, and are able to exploit it, you're not going to get your music in front of enough people to matter unless you're lucky enough to go viral.
https://www.boost-collective.com/?home=true
The problem isn't posting music, it's promotion. Unless you understand the algorithm Spotify and other services use, and are able to exploit it, you're not going to get your music in front of enough people to matter unless you're lucky enough to go viral.
https://www.boost-collective.com/?home=true
Some independent artists have done well on sites like bandcamp.com that offer more exposure. Direct downloads of songs or albums is the structure, with full credit to the artist.
Some advice on this discussion board:
https://www.reddit.com/r/musicians/comments/167u217/where_do_i_start_post_my_first_music_how_do_i_grow/
Additionally:
https://soundcamps.com/blog/music-platforms-for-artists/
Storytelling/audiobooks:
https://danieljtortora.com/blog/best-audiobook-platform-for-authors
https://www.intractive.app/post/best-interactive-storytelling-software-tools
Really what others have said. Post everywhere, especially on platforms like soundcloud and youtube then slowly grow your audience/fan base.
Some advice on this discussion board:
https://www.reddit.com/r/musicians/comments/167u217/where_do_i_start_post_my_first_music_how_do_i_grow/
Additionally:
https://soundcamps.com/blog/music-platforms-for-artists/
Storytelling/audiobooks:
https://danieljtortora.com/blog/best-audiobook-platform-for-authors
https://www.intractive.app/post/best-interactive-storytelling-software-tools
Really what others have said. Post everywhere, especially on platforms like soundcloud and youtube then slowly grow your audience/fan base.
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
I think a YouTube channel is a must. But then there are sites like Soundcloud that are music specific. Every area of "art" has its own site. I used to write a lot and posted on Wattpad a lot. But that might no longer be a thing because these things change quickly.
I'm not really on TikTok, but today tons of content creators make their home there.
I'm not really on TikTok, but today tons of content creators make their home there.
OldBrit · 61-69, M
Another thing to consider is joining something like the UK PRS. Performing Rights Society.
They gather and distribute royalties to writers.
I've been a member for years. You pay a one off fee to join subsequent fees are deducted from earnings if high enough.
It's extra work for you to enter details of every composition. But once there it's there forever.
It means if your material is used you get income. Now it isn't a lot, 1000s of streams give only pennies. But if you play live it's actually lucrative. Even an amateur gigging occasionally like me would earn a couple of hundred a year additional income. In essence the venue has to pay PRS a fee to distribute to the writers. Make sure your set lists are submitted to PRS and you get a slice of that.
One song I had on Soundcloud was picked up by another artist they rearranged it and wanted to release it. We agreed a 25/75 spilt to me. That got played in a session on the BBC and appeared on a physical album so via an additional fee to PRS they will distribute royalties from physical sales. I still get a few pounds every now and then from that one.
They gather and distribute royalties to writers.
I've been a member for years. You pay a one off fee to join subsequent fees are deducted from earnings if high enough.
It's extra work for you to enter details of every composition. But once there it's there forever.
It means if your material is used you get income. Now it isn't a lot, 1000s of streams give only pennies. But if you play live it's actually lucrative. Even an amateur gigging occasionally like me would earn a couple of hundred a year additional income. In essence the venue has to pay PRS a fee to distribute to the writers. Make sure your set lists are submitted to PRS and you get a slice of that.
One song I had on Soundcloud was picked up by another artist they rearranged it and wanted to release it. We agreed a 25/75 spilt to me. That got played in a session on the BBC and appeared on a physical album so via an additional fee to PRS they will distribute royalties from physical sales. I still get a few pounds every now and then from that one.
ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69
@OldBrit Thank you. This is great to know. My friend would have to look into what we have similar to this in Canada.
WowwGirl · 36-40, F
#1 be different
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
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ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@LeopoldBloom I don't know but putting video out there is the first step. Then advertise it everywhere you can think of. Get accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Reddit, etc., and mention it on them. Join forums that are even vaguely related and post links on them.
And of course post the link on SW.
And of course post the link on SW.
LeopoldBloom · M
@ninalanyon It's more effective to hire a music promotion company than to try to do it yourself, as they will know how to exploit the various algorithms better than you will.
It's interesting how the music industry has changed. Before the Internet, your goal was to be signed by a label, as they would promote you. So the competition was to get signed; once that happened, you were home free.
Now, anyone can make studio-quality music on a cheap laptop (if they know what they're doing or are willing to watch a few YouTube videos explaining how to do it), and can post the results to a worldwide audience. The competition is against the other billion people doing the same thing.
It's interesting how the music industry has changed. Before the Internet, your goal was to be signed by a label, as they would promote you. So the competition was to get signed; once that happened, you were home free.
Now, anyone can make studio-quality music on a cheap laptop (if they know what they're doing or are willing to watch a few YouTube videos explaining how to do it), and can post the results to a worldwide audience. The competition is against the other billion people doing the same thing.
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@LeopoldBloom All true but you probably still need the YouTube, Vimeo, etc., channels so it's reasonable place to start. And I suspect that all that promotion costs a considerable amount of money. I'm just guessing but I didn't get the impression that they were awash with it. Also they did say that they weren't intending it as a money making venture so I imagine that spending any significant sum would not be on the cards.
Lilnonames · F
Lilnonames · F