5 Things You Need Before Your Next Release

In this episode of The Music Industry podcast Alex and Maddy run through everything an artist needs to do to prepare for their next release in order for it to be successful.
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[@jessecampos1057]

Ever since I started my project called "Our Divide" , we've followed all the advices that these guys give to everyone, and because of that, we've made a stronger connection with our audience.

[@Burstimo]

Glad to hear!!

[@MikeTTL_777]

I’ve been following their advice since I started taking music seriously Too Good To Be Ignored. kzbin.info/door/20qs2y8S14r1s6fGaTWYCg

[@qemothrerapy7922]

​@@Burstimohow much do you guys charge???

[@stephenowens1965]

You both are a blessing to the industry. I'm a recent subscriber and a Producer/Artist who has not yet released my first track. Many tunes are ready to go , but I want to do it the right way and really put the work in. Thank you for your years of videos and I hope you continue 🙏. ❤️

[@danielreinamusic]

I will love to work with these people on my project!! They have everything an independent artist needs…

[@MikeTTL_777]

U ain’t never lied Too Good To Be Ignored. kzbin.info/door/20qs2y8S14r1s6fGaTWYCg

[@rayantenna]

I literally created my IG and KZbin April of this year. While I haven’t blown up, I’m now working with an artist who’s backed by mtv, working with another artist who’s currently touring, and I’ve got two engineers who I have worked with Grammy nominated artist. Oh and I life in Charlotte, NC. You definitely don’t need to to move to La or NyC.

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

whats your IG and how much do you sell one strand of your hair for? 100,000? does your back hurt for patting yourself so much im j/k bro lol peace

[@breezymiami]

Honestly every time I watch y’all videos like this I feel a lot more inspired to keep going 💯

[@NorManRaps]

I got 43 songs since 2018 and still on 300 monthly listeners on Spotify. I agree I am not the best marketer but my IG looks professional and my songs are professional. I spend on FB ads because that s all I can do with my budget, I dont have money for proper music videos. I honestly dont know what to do differently.

[@sidneymays]

One word, mate. Community.

[@NorManRaps]

@@sidneymays I understand. I have an idea of how members of my community would think. The challenge is: how to transform music fans into a community? Cause I know people relate, but what is the step to take?

[@paulsmallmusic]

I just wanted to say that you have grown so much as podcast hosts! It feels like listening to a radio show.

[@mattcavejohnsonmusic]

Thanks so much! I am an aspiring country singer/songwriter and your advice is so great regardless of genre. Y’all have changed my whole approach and given me a boost of energy!

[@Burstimo]

Sooooo glad to hear Matt! Keep it up :)

[@threearmedbandit]

As a debuting musician, I am grateful for you offering this perspective. I experience a continuous struggle to maintain the temporal linearity of building up to big accomplishments. It's easy to start submitting to big names, but today instead, I used my friend's referral to pitch a series of neighborhood cafe gigs so I can hone my presentation. If we only look at the peaks, we could miss our next step on the way. It must be frustrating from your position, because you obviously want to help artists, but for example you couldn't know what my contacts and opportunities are right now. But you are still offering guidance on what may come between this next step and those peaks, so thanks.

[@drum877]

Artists need to understand that your music is a product and your image and personality solidify the product. People need to know about your life and see how you fit into your product. In this day and age you have to make a lottttt of content to keep their attention and draw them in. Think clips of the song and live version and a lyric video etc. anything that leads people to your song. It is very important on social media you put as many relevant hash tags to your posts that way it suggests your video to people who watch videos with the same hashtags. You will see an incredibly higher rate of interaction and likes on videos that you hashtag a lot on.

[@seemaverma4758]

I been on this channel since 2020 I love this place great advisors Alex and Maddy please never stop uploading love all your videos 💯💓 Waiting for the next video #LovefromIndia I'll be dropping my debut EP in January 2023 I'm currently working in a bar and saving money for my next release I'm 22 I watch your videos daily to gain as much knowledge you both provide so I can save maximum for the promotion, marketing, artwork and many more. You guys are awesome Maddy is my music teacher 😍😍😍💓💓💓💯💯💯 Maddy looks soo cool in all black also her tattoos are awesome 😎😎

[@qanishque]

thank you guys, love you guys! ❤️

[@freedomtobeintheknow-kryst9705]

Had to share as I found this most insightful and helpful. Thank you so much for creating such great content!

[@Ayanda_z]

Sending love all the way from South Africa.... ❤

[@SeanTWright]

Thanks for your insights into the current state of the music business. I think there were way more than 5 things here, guys, but all great advice.

[@karmelianinwonderland]

This is really refreshing to receive this info. Xx

[@loveprayzn3320]

so happy every time i see a new upload! thanks again guys 😊

[@realabslater]

I need so much help with marketing and promoting my music, thanks for your help guys! I liked and subscribed

[@iknikblackstone9082]

Tremendously useful information! Thank you so much! x

[@sidneymays]

Excellent vid per usual ya’ll 🔥

[@samb2solid668]

Lotta free game in this video

[@Williamedtaylor]

Thank You Loved The Podcast Good vibes. Thank you for all the useful information! 🙏🏼

[@Burstimo]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@MikeTTL_777]

Imagine rappers back in the day had these guys lol Too Good To Be Ignored. kzbin.info/door/20qs2y8S14r1s6fGaTWYCg

[@mrfleamino9350]

thank you guys ,always so helpful

[@TheDreamDebut]

Here was me thinking you guys would just be promoting, R&B Hip Hop and Rap :-) I had the most played Indie Country track throughout Europe for two months in 1999. I received a Masters degree with Distinction in Arts marketing about a decade ago which means it's about a decade out of date!! :-) The Dream Debut used to be my fictitious backing band but we now exist as an entity thanks to my falling in love with an Italian keyboard wizard and orchestral arranger (We are together because of Cozy Powell). I have 6 months to relearn music promotion NOW before we release (Showing my age as we have no intention of ever "dropping" ) our 1st album AS a band, and I'd REALLy love you to do a feature on breaking a band of eeeeermm....."mature" musicians! Just up the road from you in Norwich! Thank you SO SO much for your incredible regular gift of simply amazing advice!

[@CarleyVarley]

SO helpful! Thank you guys so much! :D

[@Burstimo]

You’re welcome!

[@ohmeta3244]

7:31 they start talkin abt what’s in the title (all love)

[@datemonthyear]

great stuff. Thank you both!

[@jawvees2585]

Burstimo dropping heat🔥

[@crosxroadhxrmony]

Greatness is upon you rize n grind 🙏🙏🙏📀📀📀📀

[@crosxroadhxrmony]

Big thanks great share. 🙏🙏🙏

[@i_am_slayoff]

Everything you guys said works out perfectly ❤

[@HerbalHouseMusic]

Thanks for the advices

[@finchisgoingplaces]

Going to listen to this episode during my workout, but leaving a comment here because I know it's gonna be a good episode 😊

[@Burstimo]

Legend

[@MikeTTL_777]

Come on now , when is it not good am I rite lol Too Good To Be Ignored. kzbin.info/door/20qs2y8S14r1s6fGaTWYCg

[@finchisgoingplaces]

@@Burstimo I just listened to it, I think it was your best episode so far! Well done!

[@TheDreamDebut]

You got THAT right! 🙂

[@jno_us]

Great video & helpful information!!

[@Burstimo]

Glad you found it informative!

[@charmaineweerakkody6977]

As always most helpful information 🌟

[@Burstimo]

❤️❤️❤️

[@yourboylb]

Hey @burstimo what is your thoughts on running FB ads for Spotify tracks? Do you find it brings good results for new acts?

[@crosxroadhxrmony]

Bank 🤘📀🤘

[@SoulPapiii]

im blowing it all up like sematex

[@SoulPapiii]

^

[@theofficialbopper]

Very insightful 🙏🏾📈

[@KatJael55]

I had to create my own genre to explain my style of beatmaking..got tired of trying to explain what I did..and genre purists kept lecturing me on how I was placing my tracks was wrong..for that genre..lol so now my style and tracks are called Genrefusion...more then two genres incorporated in any track or beat..if you're interested in hearing what I do message me here and I will give you my link

[@davidstar2362]

share your link

[@KatJael55]

@@davidstar2362 kzbin.info that's my main KZbin I have my brand account..but it has minimal tracks...I just haven't or hadn't figured out what a brand account was when I accidentally made it..now my releases from Amazon show up there..but haven't done anything with it..seemed like a lot of trouble when I wasn't sure what to do with it

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

thats a cool idea but its been done before. Drumstep Deathstep Deathcore lol i could go on for ages techstep, nubreaks, Crap (country+rap) ok i made that last one up lol

[@KatJael55]

@@MaNuLaToROfficial lol...bursting bubbles is a talent of yours huh....? Fine...be that way 😄

[@bigguyjourney]

I've started managing my bro, he's very talented with a story to tell. How does one go about working with your agency?

[@animepillz]

really entertaining and informative podcast thankyou!

[@polmorgan3533]

I was just thinking about this tune i'm going to release through Distrokid soon, and i was thinking of leaving a small bridge section with no lyrics and putting it on youtube with the idea of people who like the tune to fill in the lyrics and the one i chose i will give 50% of the royaltys to. ..... Do you think this is a good strategy for an unknown artist releasing a first single? A kind of compitition type of thing?

[@scottjunior5479]

I would really love to see a video breaking down Tommy Richmans rise with Million Dollar baby

[@seemaverma4758]

I come here just to see Maddie she's so cute 😍😽🤭🤣 Waiting for your all black on black outfit like u did on your previous videos u slayed that 💯😮

[@WonsPhreely]

Anyone know the James Blunt video they’re talking about?

[@wildhorsemusic1111]

Where can I find the what it will be like when you break video? TIA:)

[@paulussantosowidjaja2639]

Got to follow this channel before seriously back into the music for money market again. Thank you KZbin for recommending this channel just in time preparing my retirement - hahahah - what a coincidence. Aha, Bali is mentioned - but, I lived commuting between Bandung and Jakarta. Btw, I lived in Taiwan and UK - love the beautiful Hampshire. Btw, I hope a video on Artist name problem: too long, there is other artist with the same name, etc - eg: my artist name in Taiwan was Paul Wang, but when I lived in UK I found a better artist with the name Paul Wang. And also please talk on name of bands, how important it is. Cheers!

[@mimidhof2179]

Great and usefull as usual, but you've been too long from the last one😉. Thank you.

[@Teo.T]

"buzzing' their tits off" that's crazy

[@eddieaugustin3811]

Which distributor do you recommend? Distrokid? Tunecore? Which ones do the pitching?

[@Burstimo]

CDBaby for sure

[@eddieaugustin3811]

@@Burstimo WoW…. I wasn’t expecting that answer! I need to do some research I guess! 🤔

[@the_mosfets]

@@Burstimo Do you think its worth switching from Distrokid to CDBaby when you're on your 3 album? Does CDBaby pitch to Apple Music editorials / other editorials?

[@tdhorizon9052]

What genre do you guys have most experience with? Also what genre of music do you guys specialize in?

[@MrSebastianBlake]

Could we get the link of the artist breaking you talking with the diagram??? 😊

[@Burstimo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnPlqttjNWrobM

[@SoloDaMasta]

nice

[@krakowskimusic]

7:20 I've just started to re-release my music under a proper artist name as I didn't use to have one + used to release mixed genres, from EDM to rock, under my personal name (which I've now separated into proper different projects). With that in mind, earlier today I created a Muso campaign for my next single, and to my surprise I received 14-17 offers within 24 hours, some surprisingly decent ones. For somebody who's never used Muso before I would totally recommend it for an unsigned indie artist who wants to test our stuff. Worst case scenario you're out of $30 bucks. Totally worth in my opinion it if you have the drive, creativity and productivity to follow through. Are there other services similar to Muso peeps wanna recommend here?

[@Denots208]

Muso from what I've been reading deals with unlicensed piracy of digital content. How exactly did they help you?

[@krakowskimusic]

@@Denots208 Mostly playlists. A lot of junk there, but some are ok. Same with social media. Don't care for blog mentions (always check the website traffic). How is Muso dealing with unlicensed piracy and how does it affect users of the platform? Anyway, I've tested Muso now, back to SubmitHub for next track!

[@Denots208]

@@krakowskimusic thanks for the reply man, it's not often that many engage with a response when I try to interact to learn and share.

[@elisarodrigues6121]

I love this ♥️ taking lots of notes! can you please write down the name of the artist with that genius pre release plan? I can't understand the name :) thank you

[@Burstimo]

May have been Fletcher or Charlie Puth :)

[@elisarodrigues6121]

@@Burstimo thank you, I'll be checking both ;)

[@tommyface5756]

what about independent artsit with less budgets .. withthose marketing budgets from the labels you can do a lot

[@jedimzmusic8169]

Hi guys, my name is jedimz and am a afrobrat, afro pop artst. I love this information i get from your page and would love to shear some of my songs with you guys and mybe you guys will like to give my song a hand to be in the glob.

[@LucindaMakesMusic]

i love country music

[@seemaverma4758]

Next video Maddy wearing all black with the cut ripped jeans 😍😍😍

[@waltere.wilson]

You should consider putting a person on your team that love gospel music. I think your company would do great in gospel also.

[@xclusyphicon]

I've created and self recorded multiple Hit Songs.

[@beatz04]

I think it's telling about the times we live in, when the question of wether or not someone live Charlie Puth actually told the truth or the whole campaign was a fake, is treated as if it doesn't matter.

[@DANNYGATESTHEAGEDSINGER]

Good Danny Gates The Aged Singer

[@lillysummeroriginals1213]

I have a suggestion to improve your videos. You’ll see KZbin chapters. For example in this video you could make one chapter per tip an introduction chapter and a conclusion chapter. Just an example. It would be in your description but allow people to easily go back to the part of the video they wanna watch. This would be great as your videos are very reference base and some musicians may want to reference it at any time. But they may not exactly know where any video it is.

[@lillysummeroriginals1213]

Sorry I meant to say musicians may not know where in a video that certain bit of information they want you and so if you have chapters created it would make it a lot easier

[@lillysummeroriginals1213]

Also I’m legally blind

[@joachimkingz]

Wow this is the first time you guys are mentioning afrobeat in your podcast I think y’all should get a little bit more into the African space there’s a lot we have to offer and a lot more for you to explore

[@jedimzmusic8169]

You guys should give afro a shot -

[@omegarift]

ik it doesn't really matter but are they together or really close friends?

[@Jachi_Michael]

The female is way too smart!

[@Burstimo]

She once threw her car key down a trash shoot and walked off holding the trash bag. Hope this changes your mind

[@Tepnomusic]

Stop giving examples of Major Label artists aka Charlie Puth, the guy isn't starting from scratch. Most of us don't have the promo money or Major label push that these artists already had. Not like Charlie Puth hadn't released hit songs before, he already had a good fanbase etc. People very rarely can do this right now, get people involved on a verse challenge on tik tok and do that with no fanbase. You're talking about artists who've been brands for years. Totally unrealistic.

[@mrfleamino9350]

Charlie Puth is a big Master Artist

[@matthughesrocks]

Tik Tok is ok but I seem to get more interaction on Facebook and KZbin. My last release was everywhere but You Tube got the most views. People seem to go there for a new video. Every new release of a band I see is with a link to You Tube. Tik Tok may be good for rap and hip hop but not so sure about rock music. It seems to come down to pleasing the AI, got to make sure the robot likes your post or it won't push it out.

[@Tarriq]

It can work for rock. Just need to reach the audience

[@thelightbulbguys]

Bro charlie puth tho

[@nomadgroove]

Nos creemos que somos inteligentes, y sí, eso creo aunque aveces somos estúpidos, pero seguro que no tenemos el intelecto para entender lo que es el cosmos y su origen. muy buen trabajo en el video un saludo!

[@Tepnomusic]

Also, easy for non artists aka you two, to tell artists what to do to make it. If you're so good then make some songs and get a career with the knowledge and connections you have. You're basing your success based off of the legwork that actual artists have already done and then they come to you. PR in this day and age is a shadow career for what you can't actually do, and it's a money grab.

[@vay_gah8943]

1:56 is how amerikans tell theyre only an eminem fan lol. continue...

[@christianparkervideo]

What’s your deal? I’ve tried to give you guys business many times but you do not respond! Basically “crickets”. If you don’t want to work with an artist it would probably be best to say so.

[@CalAndAly]

Constructed candid narrative. Just don’t get caught like the ABC manager that posted the idea to her artist’s tiktok as herself lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mjc01]

Really don't care about your tax affairs/avoidance.

[@axellemaire6101]

I agree with the other comments here pertaining to the following of Andrew Tate. He is an awful, misogynistic, homophobic person that really messes with today's generation. To see Alex, somebody that I look up to, support him in such an overt way is rather sad.

[@deafunk7130]

He’s an agent provocateur, he’s playing a character to gain attention which equals to ad revenue while living in your head rent free , his mask slips every now and then, he knows what he’s doing. That’s his business model whether you like it or not.

[@MikeTTL_777]

As a man he isn’t a bad person to take certain pieces of advice from. Is everything he does ok ? Most certainly not…BUT something’s unfortunately need to be said at times and he kinda fills that need 🤷🏽 Too Good To Be Ignored. kzbin.info/door/20qs2y8S14r1s6fGaTWYCg

[@DRUNKBEATZ]

@@deafunk7130 so what? His business model is completely fucked up, its based on hatred of marginalized people. Hes basically looking for scapegoats for his shortcomings just to creat shock value. People like him are contributing to a lot of hate motivated killings

[@CalAndAly]

WAIT. You actually listen to Andrew Tate? Odd self report if it is. Love you all, but not the best look lmao

[@CalAndAly]

Have literally brought you guys a client, and have another much bigger celebrity artist who I couldn’t recommend in good faith unless you clear it up my guy!

[@blejzing]

You gotta understand, people as much as they want to seem friendly they will not change their views on other people just for their clients. Andrew Tate is making things happen marketing - wise so he is a good model to follow not by strictly listening to him but by observing his techniques

[@CalAndAly]

@@blejzing sure that’s obvious, but anyone giving advice to artists should be aware and responsible of how you can and will be perceived without what would have been an easy disclaimer or few word clarification. “I’m not an Andrew Tate ‘Stan’, but he was right about etc” Also, Tate wasn’t a brilliant marketeer. He literally blew things up on socials because he shamelessly used his pyramid scheme to start fan accounts and repost. His brand is built off of shock factor misogyny, now that he’s been deplatformed, he has nothing and fumbles around apologies like a lost child on Tucker Carlson. I doubt our guy is a Tate fan, but just take another half sentence to clarify that he personally isn’t. Or at least lie lol

[@CalAndAly]

@@blejzing This podcast is literally marketing for their business, so whatever they believe privately is their own business, but what they say publicly no doubt can very well affect their bottom line. I’m good friends with someone who called out Brittany Aldean a couple weeks ago which blew up all major news outlets. They’ve both gotten death threats and massive swings in their followings and will effect ticket sales and streams.

[@blejzing]

@@CalAndAly when he's cancelled it's irrelevant because you can't really support him directly, he has no official profile other than Rumble, biggest politicians are looking up to H*tler and Stalin, morality isn't mixed with ability to make things happen like Tate did. He didn't use misogyny, man himself said that women are the most valuable beings on Earth, he's always talking about traditional gender roles and clips of him joking about stuff or him being misogenic out of context made him famous because it indeed shocks people when you see for example clip of Tate calling women "hoes" but behind that clip is like a 30s when he separates valuable and non-valuable women and proceeds to call non-valuable ones "hoes". People are making an antagonist from him because they want clicks on their clips of Tate and they want reaction from people, it isn't Tate's fault really.

[@towustasin]

plz don't talk about hiphop again.

[@towustasin]

just seems so weird when they do it, how did i even land on this vid?

[@dj_allup]

First, grettings from Mexico🇲🇽🫶

[@agmwrld]

I'm an independant artist from the Netherlands and just started releasing after 4 years of making music. This information is very informative and I'll try implementing these tips in my strategy 🫶🏼 Also follow this page I'm running for my collective as it would help out a lot ❤️‍🔥

[@LucindaMakesMusic]

so in a previous video you said choose two sociols to focus on. I chose facebook and tik tok but you guys do talk a lot about instagram, is it worth swapping to instagram. Also do you have any tips on getting followers to follow you from one platform to another

[@WilonaJoy]

I know Fletcher 🥲. Knew her before she blew up 🥹🎊

[@davidstar2362]

Detroit Michigan 48221. Thank you very much. I sub, liked and commented : Video paid for.

[@thewonderwhys3845]

Guys sorry to ask on here, but I've mailed you on Playlist Hunter itself and also your Instagram profile - I've been paying for Playlist Hunter for a year now, and you've not upgraded me to the Premium Service - could I please be reimburstimo'd, and, more importantly - could you upgrade me please? It's for the azabrown profile. Other than that, thanks for your great content

[@Burstimo]

Sure, send an email to [e-mail] from the email address you signed up with and we’ll sort it for you. Reimburstimo’d - lol

[@thewonderwhys3845]

@@Burstimo (thought you'd like that! haha!) great stuff, thank you - will do

[@i_am_slayoff]

Everything you guys said works out perfectly ❤