Putting your music out into the world, no matter where you are in your career can be intimidating, to say the least. You’ve been working on it for weeks or months (possibly years), and you want the best outcome possible for your efforts. However, with hundreds of thousands of songs being published every day, having your music heard can be difficult.
The music industry is highly competitive and crowded these days. With the rise of social media and ways to gain attention, a number of artists and musicians are attempting to get out there and share their work with the rest of the world. Keep in mind that the music industry is constantly changing. It’s possible that what worked last year won’t work this year. As a result, it’s important to keep the finger on the pulse of emerging marketing patterns at all times.
Any artist, major label help or not, can get their music in front of the right people with the right strategies and tactics. Here are some suggestions for independently promoting your tracks and making your music noticed on a budget.
Create a Network
- Send your music to promoters, and connect with your own audience online as much as possible inside your local scene (think: club nights, concerts, or industry parties).
- Keep your fans interested and excited to spread the news about your latest release by keeping them engaged and excited.
Involve Niche Communities in Your Music
- Sharing your tracks with online music communities that are interested in the same genre as your music is a great way to get the word out about your new album.
- The first step is to determine who your target audience is and where they listen to new music.
- Facebook’s Community is one of many (free) resources available to help you learn more about your audience.
Make a fantastic cross-platform group
Hashtags are sometimes misunderstood as spam. But did you know that you can use them to bring your fans together and build a super fun online community for your band?
The wonderful thing about your fans is that they want to spread the word about your music to new people. If you create a hashtag for the release of your newest song, EP, or album, you can be sure that your dedicated fans will use it as well. And every time one of your fans shares it with their social media circles, your band is introduced to a whole new group of people.
Play a no-cost show.
Putting your music out for free is a surefire way to mark yourself as a hip, down-to-earth artist in an age where ticket sellers demand exorbitant prices for no obvious reason other than to make a profit.
It can be a great way to get your music out there and meet new fans if you have the flexibility to play free shows in parks, town squares, and coffee shops on occasion.
Create a YouTube Channel
The majority of well-known artists, such as Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, and Karmin were discovered on YouTube. If you want to get your music in front of a large audience, you’ll need a YouTube channel to get started.
Use Digital Platforms to Promote Your Music
You must make a rational decision about which platform to use. First, consider your target audience, which you’ve most likely identified in your marketing strategy. What are the platforms that they use? Soundcloud, for example, is ideal for electronic music and remixes. So, if you’re a producer of this type of music, make sure you’re on Soundcloud.
Of course, you really aren’t limited to a single platform. Examine each platform’s capabilities and functionality, and if you’re happy with them, go ahead and share your music. You can gain more visibility if you use several channels.
Using Paid Advertising to Promote Your Music
Paid advertisements are a perfect way to target a wider audience and attract new fans. This will ensure short-term success and will act as a trampoline for you. You must, however, be willing to spend more on paid advertisements. Determine how much money you have to spend on advertisements.
Become a member of live streaming music platforms
There are many ways to live. Try going live on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. If social media sites aren’t your thing, there are a slew of other live streaming options, including Concert Window, Twitch.tv, YouNow, StageIt, Musical.ly, and others. Live streams are an excellent way to improve your music marketing efforts while also establishing and maintaining a link with your audience.
True, the music industry is extremely competitive. This does not, however, rule out the possibility of success. There is no reason why you cannot thrive and find your fair share of loyal fans if you have a dream, are willing to put in the hard work, and are willing to spend time designing and implementing the right marketing plan for you.
Our Verdict
Fans will find you and help you shine if you are a talented artist who creates good music, even if it takes some time. The music marketing tactics mentioned above will assist you in reaching out to them and sharing what you have to give. Now you must develop a marketing strategy and choose the appropriate marketing strategies.