Cupe Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Wanting to be a famous DJ has become one of the most popular trends recently. We hear stories of bedroom producers suddenly blowing up and think it shouldn’t be that difficult. Besides the endless amount of hours it takes to learn proper production, branding is an equal part of the equation. With everyone making music, it’s difficult to standout in an over-saturated field where people are being flooded by bedroom producers wanting to “make it big”. Therefore, we’ve come up with 10 tips to help you get your music heard. Ultra Music Festival 2016 // Photo via Facebook 10) Track Submission Submitting music to us guarantees that we will listen to it and if it’s good, it will get featured on the site. Many of the tracks sent to us have been featured and even if they don’t, they go on our Promoted Section page. To submit a track, click the “Submit Music Here” button below. 9) Email While not the most effective, being able to email your favorite artist or record label could potentially yield massive results. Both artists and labels are constantly scouting for new music and if your tunes are to their liking, it opens up a while new world of possibilities and connections. Victor Niglio told fans how to properly format a promo email: 8) Remix a Popular Track or a Lesser Known Track This can either go both ways. Remixing a very popular song could net you many plays as many people are searching for it and are curious to hear what a remix sounds like. For example, when The Chainsmokers released “Closer” and didn’t upload it to Soundcloud. When you searched for it, only remixes appeared in the search bar. Producers with a very few followers such as GhostDragon gained over 10 million plays since he was the first one to remix “Closer”. On the other hand, remixing a lesser known artist almost guarantees support from them which automatically increases your audience range. 7) Marketing Yourself on Social Media Social media gives artists a platform to not only express themselves but to reach a much larger audience at an accelerated rate. With the 3 big social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), there are more than enough opportunities to gain a following if you’re active and engage with your followers. Besides posting quality content, be sure to like/comment/repost and continually maintain your pages. 6) Perform Live If you’re an aspiring DJ/producer, then performing live is something you will need to do sooner than later. The earlier you are able to learn the art of DJing, the easier it will become over time. Practicing in smaller venues will remove any stage fright and will put you in the zone for when the time comes that you’re playing at larger venues or festivals. Kayzo Past vs. Present via Facebook 5) Websites for Finding Music The two biggest websites for this are Wavo and Hypemachine. One of the big reasons Wavo helps newer artists is that they run remix competitions. Many artists such as Zedd, Madeon, and others, originally gained their fan-base from winning remix competitions. Hypemachine is a music blog aggregator and have given the fuel for many artists’ careers, most notably The Chainsmokers. 4) Connecting with Other Artists Reaching out to fellow producers gives networking opportunities, collaboration opportunities, and puts your name out there. Start commenting on other artists’ songs and they will most likely return the favor. Building connections is essential no matter what field you’re in but especially in the music industry. 3) FREE Downloads This should go without saying but newer artists are under the impression that making money through music should start on Day 1. As you start to produce and get your name out there, ALL of your tracks should be available for free download – it’s better for fans, and even for artists as it’s more likely to be shared. deadmau5’s Home Studio // Photo via Magnetic Mag 2) Focus on Your Production Before Anything While marketing yourself and getting your name out there is important, the music should always come first. Music-making and production is a learning experience, no matter how far along the path you are. Even the greatest producers are still not even close to reaching their full potential and continually seek out new challenges. 1) Be Friendly, Open, and Honest This is the #1 key. Simply put, you will never go far working by yourself and thinking you’re the best. Be humble, collaborative, and spread positivity. The post Top 10 Ways for Upcoming Producers to Get Their Music Heard appeared first on EDM | Electronic Music | EDM Music | EDM Festivals | EDM Events. Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s7 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Did i fail number 1 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Yes you did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristles Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Do you think it is better to try to promote as you make songs you think are worthy of an audience or do you try to save up a few so you have some up your sleeve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 11 hours ago, Bristles said: Do you think it is better to try to promote as you make songs you think are worthy of an audience or do you try to save up a few so you have some up your sleeve? It's always good to have a few up your sleeve I reckon coz I got caught out that way. I approached a label and they were interested to sign one of my tracks but as a newie to their label they wanted me to release an EP. I didn't have anything else ready and rushed to get some stuff finished. It didn't work out for me in the end because the tunes I submitted were gargabe so I would say it's doesn't hurt to have a few laying around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristles Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 That's too bad man.. You always make you're best stuff when there's no pressure and you're not doing it for a reason IMO. Has anyone ever tried one of those music promotion sites? I got an email from Adremus Music saying they are offering "me" (pretty sure it would be every man and his dog) a voucher for $10 promotion stating they would increase plays by 1000s! What do you guys think of those sort of sites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 If all you want to do is increase plays you can just pay for plays on sites that offer fake followers etc You're better off promoting yourself on social. Spend the money on Facebook ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristles Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Ah right, I didn't realise they would be fake.. That's a whole different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I know people personally that have bought fans and they're all fake profiles. 12k followers but very little traffic. It's painfully obvious that you've paid for them so it's not worth it. As far as the tunes go, don't make music just to get them signed. You'll only have pressure if you create it and that's what I did when the label told me I needed to release an EP. Keep making tunes, send them to labels and play them out (if you DJ) and see what happens. ultimately, just keep making tunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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