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Its honestly not even my music, it's my friends and he doesn't even know I'm trying to do this for him. Bro is just going through one hell of a rough patch and kinda backed off on his music for multiple reasons. But I feel like I'm starting to see him give up a little and to be honest its breaking my heart. Thank you for posting this, I dont know if anything will come of it but I seriously hope so. He's extremely talented yet underrated(I know everyone says this but seriously). I just dont want him to give up on one of the few things that make him happy. Thank you again for making this. Peace to all✌🙏
@@KYD.888 😅😅thank you, he's a brother to me tbh so you already know I care alot about this dude. But no matter who it is if I see someone with a passion or something they really care about I try to encourage the hell out of em to pursue it. I just genuinely dont like seeing someone give up on what makes them happy. It's one of the few treasures we have in life and it's so easy to give it up, just to look back and regret losing it. Never give up, enjoy every moment you can. Peace🙏✌
Tell your friend that he should watch all of the burstimo videos. If his music is awesome (as you said) and the marketing is also in it's place he will succeed. So tell him that he shouldn't loose his motivation, he has the opportunity to grow!
Hey! Thanks for the video, I’ve found these super helpful. I wondered if you could show me an example email you’ve sent to a radio station/ producer? I’ve written press releases for blogs before, but my understanding is that the aim there is to create something that they can basically lift and paste straight into an article if they want to, so I assume this is slightly different?
This is really good advice i tried this last month and i got some radio station to promote my song even though im not much growing of my fanbase.they offer the free music promotion. All you have you have to do is to send your song in proper etc.
Loved the video Maddy! I'm an artist from India, and I was wondering if I could submit my songs to the above mentioned radio stations... Cause the radio here rarely plays indie music. So just confused about this... Once again thank you so much for the video! ❤️
Thank you for this video, it was very informational :) I wish my music was on the radio but I can honestly only think of one or two that are good enough to be at the moment... a few more songs are planned though and they might be good enough...
These tips are very informing and helpful but its kind of region locked Like how it speaks about the nice variety of BBC's stations and programs but i dont know if it could apply to my band which is from Iceland and furthermore since our music is sung in English i dont know where exactly to apply for offshore play. Would you guys happen to know any tips that could apply to this scenario Thank you
Thank you, we're glad you found the video informative. Although the BBC is mainly for UK artists, you can still use the tips such as starting with lower level and regional radio, focusing on online radio and also uploading to stations such as Amazing Radio. If your music is sung in English, you may find you can market your songs to UK radio, so give it a go and see what the feedback is. There is no harm in trying!
A lot of local colleges and universities have their own student-run radio stations. It's definitely worth reaching out to any smaller scale stations in your area and beyond.
Helpful video but there are two mistakes here: 1) you can preview tracks in dropbox before downloading, and actually at a much higher quality than you can on SoundCloud & 2) you can download enable private Soundcloud links too, so no need to have two separate links!
Hey there, great video, so hard to find tips on getting radio plays. I've one question: do i get it right that in the FIRST e-mail i should put the soundcloud link (so they can easily listen to it) and right add the download link, in case they wanna play it? What if it's yet unreleased though? Can I go with the private link in the first mail and send the live link later after release? Thank you! Laura
Do you have to use Soundcloud to share your music with Radio Stations? Is there a way for Radio Stations to listen to your song online without a fee? Will they get charged if they listen to your song on RU-vid when linked to a distributor?
As I understand commercial radios stations do not pay you for playing your music, but Sirius XM does. Do you have any advice about getting on their station? 5:36
Is it normal for stations to ask for money for them to play your song? They're saying to get played on the station I should pay $30-60 USD and I'm wondering if it's standard practice or a scam.
Thanks Maddy, I'm still unsure about sending download link to radio, does that mean radio can play it BEFORE its released, and it doesn't interfere with the distributor process. 🤔
Thanks for your vey informative video, I have a small question - do 'BBC Introducing' accept new songs from outside of UK? I ask as I live in Ireland! Thanks
No. It’s a terrible platform. As a music director, I basically see it as a site for everyone that can’t make music that wants to make music. 99% of the music is poorly produced, you need to be found... find a music promoter and pay for a proper service.
It should be in the lead up to release day secure a portfolio of plays on lower level stations and increase the hype. This means that when the track is out, you have the chance to potentially get national air play
So at the last part you’re saying to find the people who work at those respective radio stations we want spins on and contact them through LinkedIn and social sites like those?
Hey please help ! I have a song being released on November 15th but I want to try to get radio play for it, it’s a for sure hit ! My only problem is it’s explicit. when you said radio friendly I felt let down, would the radio station still accept an explicit song?
RU-vid can be good for the visual things but it'd be better to use SoundCloud for private streaming as it also plays when you don't have the app open, which people find useful when on the go. Also, most people you pitch to e.g. producers and journalists, won't be on a phone so SoundCloud is the easiest streaming method
What if there are practically no smaller artists that sound like someone? What if their influences don't line up with what their peers are inspired by and thus they don't really have a comparable sound, even if theoretically in the same genre.
Great video! In your video you said you can add a wetransfer link so the producer can download it if he wants to play it. But How do you get streams when your song is playing on the radio?
@@Burstimo What about if youre from other country but want to promote korean musuc to US is that possible ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uxmP4b2a0uY.html
The best thing is to ask what format do they require, some wants mp3 , some wants spotify ,some wants a CD , best to ask first, unless they have stated what format the accept.
Hi, great info. I have read somewhere that radios should be pitched BEFORE the release, correct? How long before? And is it still possible (useful) to pitch them after the release? Thank you
I have been searching for similar artists for 3 weeks and i have no clue. Ive asked ppl but they compare one artist to one track but not my over all sound. I need help. This is a struggle and no one is understanding what I mean. please help. I am a female artist and no female sound like me.
I would think it is somewhat easier to get your music on public radio then on commercial stations and have you thought about Sirius radio where they pay Artist when the music is played? 5:36
For something like amazing radio is it a bad thing to submit more than 1 track at a time? I.e. a track out currently and then again as a separate submission a track to be released soon?
I don't think its that easy ma lady.almost not quite.How about telling artist that they have to sell their soul to devil or have a quarter million dollars would be more realistic to pay radio programmers
