The ULTIMATE 24 Hour Music Release Strategy

Here it is... my ULTIMATE 24 Hour Music Release Strategy! Here is everything you need to be working on for that vital release day to gain the most amount of momentum.
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Hey! I'm Damian Keyes and I've worked with musicians every day of my life for the past 20 years. The internet is deeply untrusting understandably and here is my background so you can have the full picture.
When I was 18, I was signed to a major label (dropped 6 months later) and at 23 I co-founded a Music University in Europe called BIMM (valued at $300M). I’m also a bass player, I’ve played for a number of artists including Eric Clapton, Alanis Morrisette and Billy Cobham. I initially retired at 30, but realised that life gets boring if you’re not building!
I have always been in-between the music industry and education which is how I ended up building my KZbin channel - I’ve been teaching artists how to release music long before it was a ‘niche’! I now educate artists around the world with my Academy, KZbin channel and I work directly with labels internationally alongside owning a live agency and management company.
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[@DamianKeyes]

It's a commonly known fact that if you hit the like button, your next release will get 1 million streams You know it makes sense!

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

I never miss the like button (; Also, YOU CAN GO OUTSIDE DAMO! Just stay at least 6ft away from others and don't gather in groups (: edit; in fact, you really should go outside. it does wonders for your health, yanno? 💯😎

[@LAURHofficial]

Of course it does. Pure facts. 😂😉

[@TheFeelButton]

Those who know how to find the feel button are far more popular than those who can't find the feel button ...you know it makes sense 😉

[@heinrichsmit2]

Let's all like this video and quickly get 1 million streams hehehe ^_^

[@timpreston2419]

I cant wait

[@rodneyanonymous666]

“It says that you’re open 24 hours.” “Not in a row.”

[@DamianKeyes]

Hahah brilliant 😂

[@sotos26b]

Man, I’m in pre-release mode now, every time I get lazy I hear Damian’s voice:”no keep going! text you friends, do the update video, make a cover...” thanks bro

[@typatheo]

😂😂

[@cutepetzoneyt]

my 24 hour strategy: don't sleep until I mastered properly, that's the most challanging part for me, cuz I work alone :P

[@AaronAAMusic]

At least you are already mastering, i'm still stuck with mixing 😂 independent artist struggles....

[@cutepetzoneyt]

@@AaronAAMusic Voice mastering is a 10000x more difficult for starters when ur getting used to ur voice recorded . I have made some covers, they sound amateur while I wasn't hearing myself through the recording.

[@techtonex5680]

@@AaronAAMusic presets help😎

[@yourdailyvibes3347]

Network or use Ozone, it’s always better to work with more people. You can do it!

[@cutepetzoneyt]

@@yourdailyvibes3347 im so stubborn :P I want everything to be as I want and not another person.

[@stevehowe9404]

You make me feel I can really do this. Your motivation is appreciated, immensely. I hope you hit the 100k sooner than later. You deserve it. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@typatheo]

You got this ‼️📈

[@HowardCharlesUK]

Perfect timing for this video, I'm releasing a track today! 😁

[@F117apilot]

Congratulations man !

[@DamianKeyes]

Congratulations dude! Drop the link in here and let’s all get on it!

[@bfryemusic]

That is huge man!!!

[@HowardCharlesUK]

​@@DamianKeyes open.spotify.com/track/3TWBjnM0SBuJP7GA0A6pSO?si=Kk2UziU2QeK1KYsKcOdcHg

[@HowardCharlesUK]

@@DamianKeyes Thanks so much 😁

[@CitizenWarwick]

4.5k to go Damo good job! Your videos always speak to us personally, always thankful!

[@DamianKeyes]

Getting there!! Always glad to help 😊😊

[@uncorrupted6811]

Wow love the advice and the energy feeling positive 🙌

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

Brilliant video as always Damo. I'm so super excited now! I have a whole new mindset now that I'm not focused on growth. I realize that I have around 100 followers on any given platform (albeit not TikTok for sure and maybe not Twitter, but that's still a baby), which is seriously *a lot* of people when I stop and think about it! Particularly considering that a great many of these people don't spill into other platforms. Not only that, but I typically get new subscribers regularly, even when I'm skipping up and not posting! I've really got so much potential to hustle right here, (especially considering each platform has its own unique messaging service) so I am definitely *not* at all worried about getting more numbers right now since I most deserve to figure getting comfortable with consistently taking care of these followers and handful of fans who I am so immensely thankful for right now. Of course, the fans of your music tend be people that you can relate to and connect with, since music is one of the most intimate forms of self expression. I could hardly be more thankful for the genuine bonds I'm creating and lives I'm influencing!

[@jackpleasants8008]

Love this video man! Really well done!

[@collingrimm2227]

This was so excellent! Thank you so much!

[@sparouhuru7204]

U r awesome man. Thank u so much for sharing your insights. So appreciated

[@stez7199]

Such a huge inspiration. Thanks so much for this!

[@bradabbottmusic]

Happy to be one of your new subscribers! Been watching for a few weeks and I'm incredibly optimistic about my upcoming releases. Super helpful!

[@evenfredshappy9167]

Glad i stumbled across this, releasing our new single today! Thanks for the tips Damian, it's so good to see someone show this sort of commitment to helping other musicians!

[@brooke197]

Absolutely brilliant! I really trust your guidance! Thanks Damian I can’t wait to put all this into practice 😬✊🏻

[@seianj]

Thank you so much for the reminders and encouragement. Releasing a track tomorrow which has a special meaning for me. It’s been a while since I released something “officially”. 😊 cheers!

[@gillianmorrison64]

This is so much great advice! What I'm learning at college is only really applicaple to major artist's releases, so this video has some pretty invaluable stuff 🤩🤩

[@Zan0011]

You're truly Amazing! Thank you so much!

[@NovaHalo]

Was only just re watching the 20 dayer- having this one for dessert 🤣

[@DamianKeyes]

Hahah that’s the best way to put it!

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

Art work can also be a face filter. I did it and it works greatly

[@Vrunmusic]

Thankyou Damian 🙏🏻

[@BryceJRogers]

Got a new tune coming out next Friday, can't wait to give this release strategy a go. Thanks for another incredible video Damian!

[@DoozerMcDoozeTV]

Nice one Damo!!!

[@NickClarkDrums]

What I’m thinking is making a network of bands. We all agree to push each other’s music. I’m going to recruit as many bands as possible to push and share our music a ton over that release day. Then, we have a big group chat of everybody involved so we can plan release dates for each other’s music. Make it ambitious. I’m going to try and get 50 bands to help over the course of the month of promo and lead up. I’m really thinking of this as being a business you know, we treat our band like a business, why not join together in certain aspects to make one larger corporation/conglomerate to increase our promotional power. That we can all get a huge push of momentum for our releases. If things get serious we can even start paying dues and I can really make a sort of co-op model employee owned promotional company.

[@HellKey]

that's an awesome idea and I can tell that you only get lots of advantages. In my experience it helps not only in promoting the song, but also in creating, mixing and mastering it. The only thing I have experienced as limiting factor is that usually people must be at least under the same genre umbrella and not too far as sub umbrella. For example, asking a metal grindcore artist to support your techno track will be quite forcing it and the results will be minimal. Asking your dubstep friend to support your bass house or hybrid trap song gives much better results. (PS: I do dubstep and started a group like this, we called it Legacy. If you want to be part of it, please feel welcome)

[@omnipossum92]

That sounds awesome!

[@harrisfrankou2368]

Great

[@jaydencarruthers4639]

Great

[@raylyn2996]

HellKey how do we join the group?

[@mayankkatare7260]

Thanks for always inspiring Damian, I am about to release my debut single in a couple of weeks and your videos give me a very big ray of hope every time.

[@hopehardy0]

As always, brilliant advice! Thanks man :)

[@DamianKeyes]

Not a problem! 😊😊😊

[@Vibesformusic]

I love this video. It motivate the f out o me , thanks man 👊

[@ClintonAshworth]

Sooo...I'd been preparing for weeks beforehand for the release of a song I wrote - performed as Stickybones Jackson "House Across the River" - shameless plug. I had all the notifications and calendars and competitions and what not in place. It was going to be great! Then lock-down hit a few days before release. No excuse just a little bump except for...the song is about a dying person. Possibly the worst time to release a song about a dying person. Thank you "viral virus that shall not be named". There was no stopping it though. Honestly I didn't push it as much as I had planned. The lesson I learnt: Should've stuck to my calendar and shamelessly continued with the strategy I had in place. I'm not that big of a deal (yet) that bad taste or bad timing could kill my career.

[@JCMJustin]

Great video as always Damo! Perfect timing as well, my 5th single of the year so far comes out tomorrow!

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome!! Good luck for it dude 🤟🤟

three weeks until my next release! and my calendar is readyy thanks to you Damian 🔥

[@AllAboutHelping]

really loved this one Damian!! top work man and hope lockdown in brighton with your wife has been wonderful dude!

[@DamianKeyes]

Ah thanks man, really appreciate that. She has been wonderful! 😊😊

[@DonnyJ]

Damian never misses. Thank you for all the info!

[@mikeandersonwa]

Great tips as always! Always a great way to start the day with some knowledge!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Mike 😊😊😊

[@basyliskba5000]

I have been watching your KZbin for a while and today I released my first track...I learned alot from your page thanks alot 😃

[@ericdavidwallace]

Telling people your goal never occurred to me that is really brilliant advice. Thank you!

[@domingamusic]

So satisfying when you said that's enough haha thanks for all the info really enjoying your content

[@nickripps2256]

so close to that 100!!! been a follower since your first videos!! huge fan Damian 👍

[@DamianKeyes]

So close!! Now that is awesome, thanks so much!

[@QuentinDamour]

Your definitely my favorite youtuber when it comes to music marketing, thank you so much !

[@DamianKeyes]

Ahh thanks 😊😊

[@danielborge8213]

Thank you so much for all your videos man! I now followed your 20 day promotion plan! And on Friday the 12th June is my first single release! So tomorrow I it's 24 hour hardcore promotion! Thank you so much man! this really helps!

[@MoCityJonesbeats]

This channel has carried my career for sure I use your 20 day plan it’s amazing. Thanks for the content what’s after 100 k subs aye

[@Ebaniez]

Really great tips! I will try this for my new single i will release next month! Thanks

[@Superblood]

You're a legend Damo. Releasing a single a week from tomorrow and you have helped me immensely

[@DamianKeyes]

Good luck dude!! You got this 👊👊

[@dadbOddTheStoryteller]

Love this man!!! I'll be using all of this great info as my new release drops tomorrow!!

[@DamianKeyes]

Yes bro!!! 🤟🤟

[@RickerbyMusic]

Man this channel is such a goldmine! Definitely deserves the 100k subs, looking forward to when it happens :)

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks bro!! So close now 😊😊😊

[@justemusicme]

Another gem from the best! Thanks for the great insights. Many blessings! - JUSTE

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you 🙏🏻😊

[@kindredsalway53]

Such a great and straight forward video. I wish I had you as a teacher back when I was in BIMM Brighton!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you! 🤟🤟 the old days!

[@sophiakorz]

I generally change my banners in the week or two leading up to the release as a little "hint" that there's something new coming. Also the small fact that graphics give me a lot of stress so I like to have everything done LONG BEFORE the release day.

[@typatheo]

Yes

[@FearFox]

amazing! this was so helpful!!! thanks so much!😊

[@DamianKeyes]

Glad to help 😊😊

[@sarahbrownworld]

I am literally using this as a manual for my next release! Thanks Damo 👌🏻

[@Dvetkn]

Appreciate this information, dropping another beat tape next week Friday!

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

Wow that was an energetic and info jam packed 19 minutes and congratulations in advance for the 100k subscribers. Can you make a video for musicians who are making great music but aren't able to gain momentum bcz it's not a trending music and hence not searchable!?

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much! Yeah I can look into it for sure 😊😊

[@DRUNKBEATZ]

I think sending out a little teaser of the music video via DMs is very helpful cus if that gets shared, new people are more likely to become interested in the track / the artist than by just sharing a picture 💪thanks for yr work!!!

[@rxndofficial]

Great advice Damian. :D Perfect timing for us as we have a release tomorrow. We'd be so in for that 100k party :D

[@DamianKeyes]

Helllll yeah!! Smash tomorrow 👊👊

[@tazz58penticalzone43]

This is a sound plan and makes sense to have a release planned for July making plans to put your advice to work your videos motivate me.

[@aaronjaiden62]

This is gonna help me out so much...June 19th is release day for my next single! Thanks Damian, keep the heat comin! 🔥

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome!! Smash it dude 🤟🤟

[@afrosensei5308]

Releasing a track tomorrow. I have to work but I'm definitely gonna do everything I can to push it and connect with people

[@LifeTimeShii]

Good knowledge In this video

[@erickgarcialarrasola8055]

Great timing Damian. Im releasing my first single next friday!

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome! Go smash it 👊

[@adamyt0]

Can’t wait to see you at the 100K party haha! thanks for another vid and congrats in advance for the hunnid K :)

[@eclatvibes5255]

Looking forward to seeing that 100k plaque! As always amazing content, Cheers!

[@CountryMusicMan]

I've been yearning for this!

[@DamianKeyes]

Glad to help 😊🤟

[@CountryMusicMan]

Thanks Damo! PS, the pre-save for the Spotify is in my Insta bio.. @thebigpaddy 😜🙏

[@luckasmalcolm6754]

I was thinkin on making a face filter for instagram for my next realese, so I´m working on it..... wish me luck lol

[@MauricioMirapalhetaSound]

Perfect timing, sir. 9th of June is my day, thank you for reminding me of that.

[@DamianKeyes]

Not a problem 😊😊

[@kazoobianblackpool]

Damian Keys = Legend :) Keep up these vids mate

[@neonhaus]

Feel like you're talking directly to me, my first track releases tonight!

[@BrunoBizarro]

For me, one of your best videos! Hope you get to the 100.000 soon!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks man, appreciate it 🙏🏻😊

[@Skumaskot]

Amazing! Thank you so much for your advice!! I challenged myself to make a full album in 30 days during lockdown and I’m now looking into release strategies...😅 this is very difficult for me, I definitely struggle with social media!

[@ableton_live_well]

Great stuff as always Damo, saved this video for my next release 😊

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome! Good luck for the next one 👊👊

[@ableton_live_well]

Damian Keyes thanks 😃 I’ll let you know when that happens. Lots of BTS stuff going right now. Documenting as much as possible to start releasing teasers very soon, hopefully next week!

[@0Stella]

K.... What I really want to know is how you keep yourself so motivated. I love your energy, but everyone has days where you feel you're not being heard, get a disappointment etc. What do you do to pick yourself back up? Can you talk a bit about the kind of circles you move in, in terms of becoming the sum of the 5 people you spend most time with, etc? I love when you tell us your experiences as a young musician

[@michele673]

Good timing, I'm releasing a track today!

[@BradNack]

Another idea! How about contacting all the bands that are on the new fans playlists and telling those other bands about the lists - and that you are happy to be on the same cool playlist and ask them to share with their fans. That way other bands are sharing these 20 or so new playlists which also have your new release, to their fans.

[@bfryemusic]

Hey, lovin the shirt man ✌️

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks dude! Of course I didn’t choose it lol 😂

[@sonnydayes5354]

I love how the 1 on 1s matter!

[@bxbbyxx]

Perfect timing for this video, I'm releasing a track today

[@Retro932]

Working on the ultimate album. Using your method. Released a single a more ago. Thanks man

[@DamianKeyes]

Epic!! Keep smashing it bro

[@Retro932]

Thanks man 🔥

[@moog891]

love your shirts.

[@YamilLadner]

I got it a few hours later, but I'm still in time for the release tomorrow! Anyway, it's a lesson for the next ones, thank you so much Damo!

[@vivelajuventuz]

Congrats on that 100k!

[@iamhunterreece]

summer time shirt, let's goo!!!

[@LillianFrances]

Yowza! I'meleasing a single tomorrow and feeling overwhelmed but grateful for all the tips. I'm releasing the album next Friday so want to make sure I don't wear out my audience. Planning on doing a harder push next week for the album. Thanks for the help, Damo!

[@LillianFrances]

oh here's a fun thing I do, I make fanny packs out of upcycled stuffed animals (call them Lil' Franny Packs... since my name is Lillian Frances ☺️) and each song on my album has a unique fanny pack! So anyone who pre-saves the album is entered in to win this v v special, one of a kind franny pack friend. This is the one I gave away for my last release 😄 instagram.com/p/B_doYAQp9Ju/

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome!! Good luck for the release, you got this!

[@weareuglyclub]

When the video has 13000 views and only 10 dislikes you just KNOW the content gonna be good

[@stevewalker2962]

You really know how to motivate dude haha. I wanna finish my music to be able to release something now! I'm excited for a release of songs I haven't finished recording lol. Thanx Damo 👊

[@DamianKeyes]

You got this bro! 👊👊

[@stevewalker2962]

Anyone who ain't subscribed yet or doing your courses don't know what they're missing!

[@SatelliteViewMusic]

Additionally I would say, you could implement "something surprising" on your social media on your release day. Maybe something simple as a new (cool) haircut or something like that. Anything that arrouse attention... Great Video as always, thank you!

[@DamianKeyes]

Love that idea! Surprises always work so well 👊

[@joshs5135]

Bruh you deserve the 100k. Such good info

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much Josh! 🙏🏻😊

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

Alot better than posting then winging about how no one has listened

[@nickgranelle7680]

Thanks. This is perfect for me today! I just released a single today called "Challengers"

[@DamianKeyes]

Congratulations!! Smash it bro 👊👊

[@iWynax]

releasing a track tomorrow this is perfect.

[@DamianKeyes]

Good luck!! Smash it 🤟🤟

[@Ilirzimberi]

Perfect timing for me.. i’m releasing a song tonight! 🤩

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome!! Good luck bro!

[@rooney2k10]

I think giveaway type challenges are a great idea, getting people to tag 3 friends for a chance to win ____ (maybe a signed CD, or some merch for example)

[@DaivinMusic]

Asking everybody to make their perfect "mixtape" with the release is actually a great idea. Definitely trying that in the future.

[@DamianKeyes]

Let me know how it goes! 😊

[@ashleysmith8263]

Hi Damian! Thank you for this - since I discovered your channel all your videos have been super useful and I now find myself eager for the next one. I was wondering if you had any advice on how to create a more engaged audience? We have a nice number of people following us across the various platforms but these numbers don't seem to translate into actual engagement when it comes to video releases or new songs, which can be quite frustrating. Any tips? X

[@DamianKeyes]

Hey Ashley! Best thing I could suggest would be to join my Music Business Academy, hours (and hours!) of in depth courses, a private community and weekly live-streams with me. Everything you need is in there 😊🙏🏻 Link is in the description of the video 😊

[@ellastephen444]

Loooove it 😊😊😊

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank youuuu 😊😊😊

[@antonsaysyee]

10:40 really hit cause I released my ep today and it's my birthday tomorrow

[@Prophet-hv6ut]

I'm using these strategies for my release coming up at the end of the month

[@aschebescha1998]

how it worked out?

[@mariaf324]

Oh wow, I am still sooo new to this and feel overwhelmed by all this info.. I haven't even picked out a distributor... 😵😵

[@antidimensional7131]

Same lmao

[@ZoeRoarz]

Could you make a video on tips for an instagram/facebook listening party? That would be very helpful.

[@RottenAppleBoBA]

We liked your timing joke, Damian.

[@BlitzWaves]

Amazing Damien ! Save the date : November 26, 2021. "🎥 CHARLOTTE 💿 " And 24 Hour before i´ll be there. Thank you Damien 🙌💜🤟

[@badhaircut3452]

Most underrated music channel on KZbin