I see all this advice on how to promote your music if you already have a certain following, but what if you're completely new? How do I get people to notice me in the first place? Is there a point in creating reels etc. if you don't even have anybody following you? On the other hand, you gotta start somewhere, right...
How do you promote your music when you're a completely new artist?
TikTok is probably the best possible option for promoting your music these days. Personally, I also had good results with Spotify services from FameGrowers (they put your track on popular playlists and acquire plays).
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This is genius. If you need to create an absolute ton of visual content for this strategy, I built a little app called Superplay that might be helpful.
Can you please make it accessible to browsers
TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify have the best tools to show you to viewers that aren't already following you. TikTok has the lowest bar of entry, you just have to make a lot of videos aimed at your niche and then their algorithms will start to pick you up. TikTok seems to want 1-6 videos a day (I do one), YouTube / YT shorts likes 1 video a week (I just recycle TikTok vids).
Spotify playlists can still get you new exposure, though their power has dwindled since TikTok. People hate Submithub but it's gotten me a boost in Spotify plays. Focus on your genre, don't take a carpet-bomb approach.
IME Instagram has been about networking in your community. Play shows, post about them, and tag venues, bands, artists (some will share your story to their page). Make your own playlists on Spotify and tag other bands. Reach out to bands about playing shows together. It's generally a slow trickle with sudden bursts of followers here and there. I haven't really had success with IG reels but YMMV.
Check out Jesse Cannon / Musformation on YouTube, he has really good breakdowns of this stuff, and release strategies etc.
Cosigns are also important. Collaborating with artists, engineers, producers, visual artists, etc that have their own following or fanbase will lend you credibility when trying to get people to listen.
Good advice
- get a handle that's easy to remember and recognize like "Mickey Mouse Hitler" or "Madonna Piss"
- annoy everyone you know with your half baked tracks on USB sticks by playing them on their car/home stereos to "see how they sound there"
- have a signature with a link to your soundcloud tracks in every forum you can register at for free
- post a lot, an annoying lot, double your post frequency, post posted posts again and then again to make sure to spread your signature and handle
- do not be ashamed to give your expertise about things you don't have the slightest idea of, even if that envolves posting "I think the best way to measure electronegativity within long-chained molecules is listening to my new track "Fucky Fucky" by Mickey M. Hitler ten times in a forum for analytical chemists
- hang around at artist's places, get drunk and high like a real artists and try to fraternize by badgering anyone for drugs. Start fights when drunk.
- always wear a T-shirt promoting your own act
- act arrogantly, aloof and all-knowing, everywhere
- inist on performing at any party, wedding or funeral if invited or not
- try to introduce your sister/daughter/mother/brother to as many club managers, bookers and artists as possible
...none but the last point will ever work but nevertheless everyone does it. But you didn't ask for *good* advice. You asked "How do you promote your music...". So don't tell me you can't handle a honest reply.
This has to be copy pasta lol
It's on r/WeAreTheMusicMakers so own creativity is absolutely out of the realm of impossibilities, right. I wonder if home brewn ideas are even legal in the "industry".
How many times do you think the question “how do I promote myself?” Has been asked? I’m not discounting anyone’s creativity. I just think it is a little bit of an Occam’s razor situation.
I personally think that there are just so many answers which indicates to me that even the "experts" don't fully know what they are doing. Is it just shit flinging at walls most of the time?
This op
Can't dispute this. W
Honestly I think the beat point and maybe even the answer to the question could be found in my beats and mashups!
The shirt idea might work.
I wonder how many people tried any if not all of these things and are now in hiding.
"That's my secret Cap,... i don't"
Your best bet is to make your best material--really focus on making it the best it can be--and putting it out on popular platforms that have the ability to add suggested music into people's feeds, and simply let your music speak for itself and let the people find you.
The most important thing to remember as an artist is:
No one cares until everyone does.
So don't waste your money an adverts. Instead use your time to make the best music you've ever made.
And keep your expectations in check. Don't compare outside your genre.
Agree - I make music for myself. If it clicks, it clicks, if not I DON'T CARE
Play some gigs. Meet musicians in your area at shows and stuff.
This really depends on where you live. It's not easy to find avenues that let new artists play their music.
IMO it's not easy to find that super awesome opportunity with guaranteed 200 person attendance, but there are almost always opportunities in some form. Nearly every city over 70k population has regular house shows and coffee shop gigs (or something similar). And there are probably more corner bars with a dinky stage than you realize.
Are those life-changing opportunities? Of course not. But they are opportunities to meet people and hone your craft. Those small shows pave the way for bigger opportunities.
Everyone looking for their ‘big break’ show needs to maybe tame their expectations a bit.
It’s not a Disney movie and many of our favorite artists did a lot of grinding on dinky stages before global success. Industry connections and money are also usually required but that’s a different can of worms.
It’s unrealistic to expect a 200 person turnout at your first few gigs.
In my experience, playing to a room of 40 people, 12 of whom are genuinely interested in your music and want to chat after the show, is better than a few thousands streams. It also builds your fan base through that direct engagement.
Completely agree! The line I like to use: one fan buying one t-shirt is worth more, in every way, than a thousand casual streams.
Quite literally.
My big break came when I thought no one was watching. Now I stay uninhibited, living in my own world. Play for 3 like your playing to 300.
Absolutely!
Congrats on getting some traction ✊🏻
Our first show had our biggest turnout of all of our ~25ish shows in the last year. I’d prefer the opposite for sure
That’s a lot of shows. Maybe y’all are over saturating your local market.
Yeah I’d guess that’s an issue.
It might be unrealistic to play in front of hundreds even after a few years. My band just did a couple of gigs with some acts that routinely play 40 to 60 times a year around my city and made it sound like they had a big following. We ended up pulling in as many people by ourselves as they did combined and that was only about 10 to 15 people. Streams will mean very little on a local basis unless you are able to completely concentrate them from your area. My band had 15k Spotify streams last year and as many as 1900 monthly listeners when I was able to get us on a bunch of playlists. However, only 4 of those monthly listeners were from out city and maybe around a dozen in the entire state. Needless to say we weren't able to draw more than maybe 25 people per show along with what the other bands on the bill did.
I've asked several small avenues to let my band play. Every single one of them either didn't respond, or they said "yeah send me some stuff" and never responded. The only gigs we had were thanks to other bands inviting us to open for them, but since we play progressive music, most of the band we know play something completely different. Where I live there are really, REALLY few opportunities to play, and pubs and clubs tend to have the same people over and over again because they assure more customers for the night. When we went to the nearest big city, they said that no one we know is probably bothered to come watch us play that far from where we live.
Venues don't want to do the work for you, so, when bands send them messages like "please put us on a show", they tend not to respond. The most effective way to book gigs is to find similar bands / artists and then approach the venues with "bands X, Y, and Z are booking in July / August. Please send your open / available nights." You will still get no-replies from some of them, but your success rate will go up.
Now that I am booking shows myself, I am finding that it is WAY harder to get other musicians to commit and not flake than it is to get a venue to agree to a 3 band bill.
You are 100% correct. I learned that early on more than a decade ago. I have only run into one venue in my city (a major music hub) where the booker was willing to make the bills himself. This however was the only redeeming quality about this person I haven't booked a band at that venue for several years. Not worth it. It would only be a last resort and then there is still live streaming from our rehearsal space if it came down to it.
I'll add: sometimes you need to make it happen yourself. If you know that you and two other bands can draw people to a show, then you can rent a small venue (like a VFW), charge $10 at the door, and DIY a show. High school bands too young to play bars have been doing this for a long time.
That can cost a lot of money. I get playing for free, but losing money to make a small live show happen is not sustainable. Like, I really want to play, and I'm fine with spending money to do music, and I could justify it maybe once, but I don't think I can rely on this tactic, especially considering that live music in my area is basically dead. No one goes around looking for new art.
Regarding the idea of asking other bands, it's something I already tried. First of all, like I've said, basically no one I know in my area does the genre we do. And we have also already tried partnering with another band that is famous-ish in the area, but again, the venue just ignored us or told us that no one would come that far. Basically, I live in a dead area musically speaking, and if I move, I'm told that I'm from too far away for people to come and bring money to the club.
Probably the way to move forward is to do cover of songs, get a few shitty live show this way, and introduce our music little by little. But we don't want to do covers, we already have one album out and one is coming, the last thing I want to do is play Guns and Roses.
Fair enough. Some areas really aren't great for live music.
The other option is virtual opportunities, i.e. setting up live streaming events with other bands. Is it the same as in-person shows? No. But it does take away your geography issue.
Don't go the "do covers and slip an original now and then" route. You will forever be known as a cover band and that's it. In fact, Listen to the song Cover Band by New Bums. It totally lays out what playing in a shitty cover band is about. That's where I got part of that line above in fact.
Do you have a vocal PA at least? Can you get permission from you city government to set up in a public place like a park or if your town holds some sort of outdoor warm weather festival or get together? Do you have enough friends that would make it worth it to set up and play in a band member's driveway or house? These might sound like lame ass suggestions but I'm getting to a point. You may have to build a following with friends first and then ask them to spread the word to bring more people into the camp. There used to be a TV shampoo commercial that said, I told two friends and they told two friends and so on and so on." The outdoor gigs will expose you people walking by and stopping to listen. Have business cards with links to your music and website and or make the website name super easy to remember and tell them verbally while you are playing and if they ask during breaks in between songs or at the end of a set. You can always put out a tip jar and actually make a few bucks. Make sure all your links are also on that website. Once you get even a 25 person (depending on the size of your location 10 to 15 might be enough) or more base of fans that would be willing to come see you once a month? every other month? or however often you want to play then you can leverage that with the venues. If they know you will bring in people that normally wouldn't frequent their place they might change their minds. If they still turn you down then fuck that venue and keep moving on. You could hit up places that don't normally have music. Again, you would need some sort of at least a vocal PA. Even if you keep doing "underground" gigs for awhile before you get into a venue and your fan base supports you financially, is that so bad? A venue is a venue for the most part
It's not uncommon for the booker at a venue to be really disorganized and horrible about returning booking inquiries. I have been booking bands I play in since 2008 and I have a lot of stories that my friends probably think I'm just making up because they doubt a fellow human being, especially a business person, could be so irresponsible. Every city is going have cliques where the only way you get into many venues is by making friends with the acts that get booked a lot. It's unfortunate and stupid but has been happening forever.
Good point. I live in a town of 4,000 and have to commute 30+ minutes most of the time. That being said, some of my favorite gigs are at a little cafe here.
Edit: Y’all got a problem with being an active musician in a small town? Go play a show.
Considered moving? Classically music is a career that requires you to move somewhere specific
Nah we still have a good music community here. It is obviously no Los Angeles or New York, but I’ve been to those places and they aren’t my scene.
I have an unrelated career so music is a part-time obsession.
My parent label where I do 90% of my work is 2 1/2 hrs away. I can only "fly" in about 10-15% of the projects I'm assigned to. The town I live in is dominated by heavy metal and Alt., which is not my primary genre. To book successful shows my band has to travel a minimum of 3-4 hrs. I've had to keep a Rolodex of back up musicians and "away" talent to keep dates filled in further venues. My gigs normally consist of me flying/ driving out a few days prior, making arrangements with my away group then doing then stretch of dates, then flying/driving home to do my local "satellite" shows with my regular band. The logistics is hell.
I'm a solo musician (at least for this project), but might look into solo performing with Ableton at some point.
Absolutely get after it for sure!
Word to the wise, I’ve found that some audiences can care less about what I’m doing with a Launchpad. Playing an instrument or two while the tracks run can really boost the energy.
Doesn’t apply to DJ style sets tho.
I have found recently that some musicians are willing to help but sadly, the majority are in their own world unless you hang with them on regular basis and maybe even then.
It's all about community. It starts with like-minded musicians and spreads from there to audiences. You will start at open mics and then get small bars and cafes. Then you get your chops and go for support gigs with artists doing the same kind of stuff who you meet at open mics and bar gigs in your town. From there, you get a small audience. From there, you slog it and get slightly bigger gigs where you finally convince booking agents to look at you. You're paid a pittance for it all and still need your day job. Your spotify is your ad for your live gigs. From there, it builds because booking agents have decided to like you because you have leveraged one small gig to another slightly better gig and onward and upward and you luck into a couple of gigs at a half decent venue where an agent or label A&R guy notices you. Then you start having conversations, and they give you some advice or set you up with a collab or writers' room. These guys invite you to their network, and because you're now with producers, writers, and players who have cred, you feel confident and your work is getting more polished and bold. Now your spotify is building and you're gaining momentum. You're getting 100 plus to a gig. Then you get signed and have a deal that won't guarantee anything, even a release, but you have access to hundreds of markets just like your home market. You have a release, its not huge but now you start travelling interstate to gigs and then to festivals. Then to a festival in Europe. Then you release a banger and it goes viral and then the record company backs you and pushes it in all markets. That's when you make it.
Facts. Thanks for sharing!
Someone just posted his exact formula for getting like 3k donwloads.
It was a pretty extensive list I"ll see if if I can find and repost a link
Found it:
I actually saw this post, but that person had 54k followers on Instagram prior to the release, I have 0 :D
Oh I didn't realize.
I lost interest at "live shows" I'm fine with all the promo but I have no options for playing live...
Without live shows you’re probably dead in the water. There are exceptions but very few
Yeah. I’ve aged out of the live show years. I’m fine with it. I don’t need the money and do this out of live. It would be nice to get some love but that’s all vanity in reality.
Just in case people don't read it, he got 3,000 streams instead of downloads 👍
Thanks for sharing the link.
Edit: I'd take 3,000 downloads @$0.99 cents anytime 😃
Her… some of us are women 😅🌷
I know, I know. My bad.
I usually write him/her but I was being lazy.
tiktok is the only answer
700 mil monthly active users
75% of Pro musicians have already quit this new music business. Wonder why? Too much music, not enough ears, free music pays nothing
Other musicians are going to be a big resource
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That's debatable of course haha, but based on the feedback I got it's release-worthy.
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It's more like 4 songs out of around a 100 I made haha. But I know what you mean, I'm just "new" in the sense of a solo artist, I've been making music for like 30 years, just never released anything on my own (without my band) and in this genre before. And with my band we never did any promotion, we just played live as much as possible.
PM me and I’ll offer feedback!
Thank you so much, can I get back to you once they are mastered? Also, they are instrumental reggae, so probably not your genre. BTW, listened to your track, absolutely fire! Did you produce it yourself? Like, also mix it etc.? Definitely hit potential!
Please do, I’ll be right here when you’re done mastering! And thank you so so much for listening, it means a ton.
I co-produced with a producer who’s much better than me :D he does tight beats and ambient, groovy sounds, I love cinematic, acoustic sounds. We produced together to make this ethereal-sounding track. A fun fact is that the electric guitars are actually vocal riffs that I flipped! He mixed and mastered too. The whole thing cost about USD 490, and he was super supportive and fun to work with, definitely going to work with him again
That sounds like a great experience, I assume you learn a lot from working with another producer! How did you meet him?
That idea with the electric guitars is so cool!
I'll follow you now, hope you release something new soon!
I was completely lost about where to find producers, so I went to the Spotify profiles of artists from my country and searched in the song credits. His sounded the best. I sent my demo to a TON of producers, including him (he was my big moonshot - he has 10m+ streams himself). Lo and behold, he ended up being the only person who replied to me. Sometimes shit works out.
And yes, I learnt more from a month of working with a good, pro producer than I did in 2 years of tinkering + YouTube tutorials
That is so cool! Sounds like the beginning of an awesome career! Can't wait to hear more of your stuff, do you already have your next release planned?
Hopefully releasing the next song in 3 weeks - I have like 20 demos! You can follow me on IG to keep up, it’s linked on my Reddit. Thanks so much for taking an interest in my work and being so supportive. I’ll wait for yours.
Here is a release promo plan template I made for my clients to help them properly plan for releases:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Hj3rjCGwffsFsGIoxK-mht5HmevSpy1dn0OtIHgbQSo/edit
killer!
I am also a new artist that makes phonk and My SoundCloud is Chronal and I’m 14
Make sure the music you make is good enough to compete with similar artists, get a distributor like Distrokid, send your music out to YouTube Creators and Channels that promote new music. Don’t overlook SoundCloud either. 👍🙂
this has really helped me a lot with my first tape I just dropped i’ve been doing exactly this and it’s working wonders
🤘😎
How do you send your music to YouTube creators? What kind of channels do this?
How do you send your music to YouTube creators? What kind of channels do this?
Find channels that have lots of followers and promote the music you make. Send them your submissions and your socials.
OnlyFans is where it’s at
Play live.
All of the above AND start a BandCamp page. Link that shit in everything you post so people can go find (and buy) your stuff.
Record mixes with your influences and put your work into the mix too. Upload them to soundcloud/youtube/mixcloud and post them to forums / social media groups where people are also into the music of the artists who inspired you. It's a good start for some organic reach.
All the socials are valuable, but TikTok is by far the most powerful tool for getting your music out there. The algorithm often can get your material out there even if you don’t have a single follower.
Playing shows locally
Make dope tracks. Play them in a live scenario. This the best way to make fans.
Record some video and put it on YouTube n similar sites.
Get your tunes up where they can be heard and start sharing them. Expect nothing to come from it. Worst case scenario, that's the case. Anything above nothing is a job well done.
So starting an artist profile and developing an audience can take months, years, or decades to do. I have a musician friend of mine who has been promoting his music for over ten years now and has only just become successful. To be honest, I was a little discouraged by this and wanted to make it easier for artists to build an audience. If you are interested, you can promote your music for free on my website: www.tribestune.com . It is completely free and may help out aspiring musicians.
play gigs
dont be afraid to shill your music anywhere. some places it simply does not work, some other places kinda work
Happy cake day!
Submithub.com has been really useful for me.
It's a strange world. Even if you're good and talented you can't find anyone who listens. The nonsense is that you should pay to advertise yourself.
You need to get followers. They won't appear by magic and the first few are always the hardest.
I'd start by picking one social media platform and make some content for it. (Nobody is going to want to follow an empty channel.) Then beg anyone you can to follow it - friends, family, coworkers. Then make more content and see what gets likes, views, comments, subs (or whatever metrics that platform uses) and let that determine what you should make more of.
Keep improving the quality of your posts and expand into other platforms as you have the time.
I edit videos and use songs in them on Instagram I make decent viewers on Instagram on the average like 20k views per post, so if you are interested in promoting your song just text me on Instagram @tales_of_bana so that we talk business, I started not long ago so it’s at an affordable amount you’d have to pay and it’s a win win for everyone.
I edit videos and use songs in them on Instagram I make decent viewers on Instagram on the average like 20k views per post, so if you are interested in promoting your song just text me on Instagram @tales_of_bana so that we talk business, I started not long ago so it’s at an affordable amount you’d have to pay and it’s a win win for everyone. Tap on the link to check me out on Instagram 👇🏾 https://www.instagram.com/tales_of_bana?igsh=c3ZyaHplMTBjem4%3D&utm_source=qr
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Hey there! As an indie artist navigating the wild world of music promotion, I've tried just about everything under the sun to get my tunes out there. It's been a journey, to say the least! Here are some strategies I've experimented with:
Social Media Blitz: I've gone all-in on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, posting snippets of my songs, behind-the-scenes footage, and engaging with my followers. It's a great way to connect directly with fans and build a community around your music.
Collaborate, Collaborate, Collaborate: I've found that teaming up with other artists, both locally and online, can be a game-changer. Whether it's guest features on each other's tracks, collaborative projects, or even just shoutouts on social media, collaborations help expand your reach and introduce your music to new audiences.
Live Performances (Virtual and In-Person): Pre-pandemic, I was hitting up every open mic night and local gig I could find. Now, I've shifted gears to virtual performances, live streaming concerts, and participating in online music festivals. It's all about finding creative ways to connect with listeners, no matter where they are.
Email Newsletters: Building an email list might seem old-school, but it's still incredibly effective. I send out regular newsletters to keep fans updated on new releases, upcoming shows, and exclusive content. It's a direct line of communication that can't be beat.
Submit to Music Blogs and Playlists: Getting your music featured on blogs and playlists can give you a massive visibility boost. I spend hours researching and reaching out to blogs and curators who might be interested in my sound, and it's paid off big time in terms of exposure.
Networking and Building Relationships: This one can't be overstated. I make it a point to attend industry events, join online music communities, and reach out to fellow artists and industry professionals. Building genuine relationships can open doors and lead to unexpected opportunities.
DIY PR and Marketing: In the early days, I couldn't afford to hire a PR team, so I learned to do it myself. I write press releases, pitch my music to media outlets, and constantly brainstorm new ways to get my name out there.
Utilize Music Distribution Platforms: Platforms like Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and DistroKid have been invaluable for getting my music out into the world. They make it easy to distribute your music to streaming services and online stores, reaching listeners far and wide.
Offer Freebies and Incentives: Who doesn't love free stuff? I offer free downloads, exclusive merch bundles, and other incentives to entice people to check out my music. It's a great way to get people hooked and keep them coming back for more.
Stay Consistent and Persistent: Above all, consistency is key. Building a music career takes time and dedication, so I make sure to stay consistent with my releases, promotion efforts, and engagement with fans. And even when things get tough, I remind myself to keep pushing forward and never give up on my passion.
But furthermore I need to be honest and add it.Breaking into the music scene as an indie artist is like trying to climb Everest with no gear. I've spent countless hours grinding on social media, cold-emailing bloggers, and even performing at every open mic night in town. But let me tell you, nothing gave me the same bang for my buck as SpotifyPanel.com. It's like having a shortcut and bot streams methods to success, minus the guilt trip
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If you're looking for something that can genuinely help, I recommend the YouTube/Spotify services from famegrowers. I mainly used their YouTube services and niche targeted views. For one of my singles, I also launched their music promo package and saw pretty good results, gaining some new listeners, and the song was recommended more frequently to new people.
I think it depends on what you're expecting. I had a lesser amount of local noteriety just by being a corner piece of a local open mic. I'm sure getting shitfaced and being slightly entertaining because of it had a hand in that as well. That said, I wasn't ever gonna snag a record deal for what I've made, and I was fine with that.
I beg to the locals. Grovel, even. Some ain't ever seen that approach before.
Basically, what the other guy said. Be creative.
You dont because you u can't 🤗
you can release music to nearly all platforms on distrokid. its only $30 a year and you can upload an unlimited amount of songs. u can even get it discounted > https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4874230
Feedback threads on reddit.
Hmm always seemed to me that there were like 95% of people just posting their stuff but never listening to anything.
Oh shit yeah I guess that would happen. I've done it a few times and always put effort into giving feedback
Great question! I’m a new artist too. Just released my first song a couple of days ago. I still have a long way to go! Post on YouTube and SoundCloud. Engage with what followers you do have on social media. Try playing in cafes and bars. Try open mic nights. Try something. Eventually you’ll start gaining a following!
TikTok has helped a little for me. Network with others, try and do some features/work with others or just get to know some artists around you
Maybe share with a couple of friends, then if they like it, they will share it with theirs, and so on. A big friend circle. Or pay for a YouTube ad.
Facebook / instagram ads.
I have been doing that for a year or so now. Not getting huge results, but I slowly gain followers and streams. You have to see it as an investment though.
If you find out let me know
I’ve only done playlisting. Gotten around 60,000 streams on Spotify, but also cost me a penny
It's about balancing multiple projects and feeding them into each other.
If you put your eggs in one basket, things happen.
What you need in multiple different projects of various disciplines surrounding your music. For example TWRP, Ninja Sex Party, and game grumps. Two bands and a YouTube let's play channel connected to an animator on newgrounds.
Kinda popular on their own, but connected through making music videos, podcast style YouTube videos and music are an international powerhouse.
If you are making music, make a live DnD twitch channel, from that have someone who makes doom wads or something as an example. Use each others talents and borrow from each other and try some new things.
Another great idea, make a band bowling night for all of the local bands in your area. Make it engageable by people. All of a sudden, you find a community of people who love your DnD session as much as one of your singles, and they can't wait to see the highlights reel of bowling night!
Not att of these activities will engage people, but some of them will, and as they gain interest, they will become a ticket buying, merch collecting, requesting your song "super fan".
It keeps you creative and mixes new ideas. The idea is a balance of quantity and quality that is repeatable, fun, and easy. Then you can brew up your big stuff around it and feed the energy from your small projects into it. Suddenly people are watching your stuff and discovering cool stuff about you everywhere, while your friends get bigger as well. Everyone is thoroughly entertained and you make a living.
Don't think about algorithms. Think about the awesome thing you are doing next weekend that's fun! People really vibe off that.
Tiktok
Everyone always ignores the time tested boombox pointed out the dorm room window.
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I am trying to see if I can get these songs to go viral. How do you get famous people to listen to it. Just go to handswithout shadows 2.
I will promote your music or brand in my 35k followers in my tiktok
Reddit is the worst social media platform to try and promote yourself on. If you just created a new profile you have to spend hours if not days mindlessly and sheepishly posting comments just to get enough karma to post on the pages you actually want to post on.
Reddit is like a club for people that know each other which is why nobody new is allowed to contribute. Basically no outsiders are welcome. Every time i try to post on here it is a hassle. That is why this site sucks.
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Re: for any repost/low-effort reports - I think we've probably had a few similar variations of this but I don't recall one in recent history with this specific angle so it has been approved.
Edit: from a few posts down I am linking another thread from an artist discussing their first release because it seems like it would be valuable longer term to this post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers/comments/12pmn39/promo_really_is_a_full_time_job_my_stats/