music promotion?

how do you promote an independant album

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2 Responses to music promotion?

  1. monkeyjane says:

    Put up flyers and posters, ask local record stores if they would put up a display or sell the cds up front, have a cd release show (sell the cds at a discount at the concert, or something similar), make sure fans know the album is coming via email lists, myspace, purevolume, etc., anything else creative you can think of/

  2. Schecky says:

    • Make sure the name of your band isn’t taken and your name is interesting.

    • Target places where people who would be interested in your music might hang out and sell copies or if you can afford it, give out limited samples with a couple of songs.

    • See if there is a local radio station that does a ‘locals only’ spotlight and send in your music. After you sent it and they play it asked everyone you know to call and request it.

    • Organize a free all ages show in a safe enviroment and perform (e.g. skateboard park, coffee house, street corner, etc.)

    • Get an email list of people who like your music and send them updates regularly.

    • Make promotional items with your band name -stickers, beer cozies, matches, etc. Give a few out when you perform.

    Good luck to you!
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