How to Register Your Music with BDS
First, let's be clear on the importance of BDS. In order for your radio spins to count, they need to be BDS registered. Radio stations won't even consider putting you in regular rotation unless this is done first. And when it comes time to negotiate that deal, the labels will want to see your spins. That's the only way they have proof that the people are really hearing you, other than internet presence. OK, moving on...Many artists ask me to register their songs for them with BDS. It's quite simple and can easily be done yourselves.
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5 Ways to Appropriately Submit Music to A DJ or Blog
Artists sometimes don’t get the response they want or any at all, and most of the time it’s because of your approach. How you present yourself when submitting material says a lot of you. Here are some tips on how to appropriately submit your music to a DJ or blog for consideration.
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The Truth About Email Blasts
Earlier in the 2000’s e-blasts used to be the way to go. They were vital in spreading the word about events or promoting music projects. Now days, they’re just not as effective as they once were. That’s a fact. 80% of the email blasts that are sent to DJs or us bloggers get deleted, especially if they’re from a internet marketing company. Let’s face it; we get so many emails on a daily basis and that shits just annoying. If it’s not from a direct FAMILIAR or reputable industry contact, it’s probably gonna get deleted or marked as spam.
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5 Reasons I Didn't Listen To Your Music
Several artists like to make smart ass comments about bloggers ignoring their music submissions. Then, there are those few coons that like to sneak diss on Twitter because we're not showing love. I can't speak for everyone, but I can most definitely let you know why your music got hit with the DELETE button in my inbox...
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The Do's & Don't's Of Making It On The Net as a New Artist
These days everybody want’s to be an artist so i figured I’d give ya’ll some tips. First and foremost, if you feel like you’re too good to read this you’re already doing something wrong because if you actually were you would be too busy to even be reading this. So sit your ass down and take some notes.
What's a 360 Deal?
I hear a lot of artists say that they’re not sure what a 360 deal is, and I see a few other artists that are jumping into these deals without the proper knowledge just to say they’re signed. So I’m gonna break this down for ya’ll in the best way possible.
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BDS vs. Mediabase
I get questions all the time from artists about what exactly the differences are between BDS and Mediabase. They know they should have one or the other, but don't know why. No more excuses, here's what you should know.
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What is Music Publishing?
I’ve received questions from several artists asking what is publishing and is it necessary for them to seek a publishing deal. First, let me give you the definition of music publishing and what a publisher does for you.
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