How To Break An Artist From Scratch

Alex and Maddy combine all of their accumulated knowledge from all podcasts, guests and industry behind the scenes to reveal everything that is needed in each aspect of an artist's career in order to break them.
In this one episode, Alex and Maddy cover everything you need to do before releasing music in order to begin generating streams on Spotify and grow your following on Instagram.
We also cover the core foundations of creating a TikTok marketing strategy as well as our best advice for getting added to Spotify editorial playlists.
0:00 Intro
0:54 Get Your First 10k Followers with Branding & Content
10:51 How to Break on TikTok
26:03 Why KZbin Isn't Worth Your Time
28:07 The Best Release Strategy To Break Quickly
34:48 How To Get Placed on Spotify Editorial Playlists
39:56 Pitching to User-Curated Playlists
42:46 The Best Playlist Pitching Companies
45:45 Strategy for Social Media Ads for Artists
51:18 How to Break by Performing Live
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💻 WHO ARE WE?
We're a music marketing agency, working to ensure artists across the globe can promote their music effectively, securing fans, streams and followers. Learn how to grow your fanbase with modern marketing techniques used daily for artists at all levels in their career. Whether you're just about to release your debut song or you're a charting major label artist, our tips ensure every artist can get their music the exposure it deserves.
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[@Burstimo]

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[@KingKobindi]

Content we would like to see: Analyze an artist that broke and point out the key things they did right and mistakes they avoided! Love the content btw very helpful

[@MrInfamousGamerz]

Agreed

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Love the idea

[@djhard954]

I agree. DJ Hard

[@TheDreamDebut]

Great idea!

[@JoeNormal]

Yes, please do Dayglow. What distribution service did he use to release the initial version of Fuzzy Brain album? We all know that "Can I Call You Tonight" went viral, and then he licensed the album to a label and added additional tracks. But did his initial distribution have any kind of promotion behind it, PR campaign to get Reviews, ads etc?

[@WhosMerci]

This channel is one of the biggest blessings that the independent music community has ever gotten! Thank you Burstimo ⭐

[@MeloGriffith]

NO CAP! I literally only found them last week!! I'm tryna catch up! Any favourite vids??

[@eMKayDaLegenD]

it really is man and thats an artist to artist comment

[@pamelasuozzi]

Hey everyone who is making music, keep going, don’t pay attention to the numbers, the greatest reward is being able to inspire others 💕 thank you burstimo for this video 😊

[@Hourstone]

Thank you and best wishes to you, too

[@alexsandunga]

What I like the most about you is that you really want to help independent artists. All your points are always direct and clear. Thank you!

[@VinnyMickeyRickeyDickeyEddy]

Playing live is where the magic is at. Music is magic and it is one of the earliest things humans have done together as families and tribes.

[@alexxroyce3322]

Thank you allowing us to be a fly on the wall for this conversation. For people like me who love to study & take notes this is vital

[@RealRealming]

I cannot believe how accessible this video made this information. And in a succinct way too, none of that '10 THINGS YOU GOTTA DO' stuff with someone shouting out of a youtube screen in my face. Thank you for doing this!!

[@nikzaaaaad]

I love the authenticity of your channel and the fact that you’re not trying to sell anything. That builds trust more than anything. I follow most music marketing channels and you offer the most valuable content. Very much appreciated …

[@ericatasia]

This Podcast is an eye opener for me. I realised I’ve been doing things the wrong way all this while. Thanks guys

[@ericatasia]

Working as an independent artist, I never seen such a detailed discussion about really breaking an artist. This is worth paying for really. Thanks

[@djhard954]

Knowing the best thing to do & not to do is important. DJ Hard

[@redemptionarc]

I’m not sure I can say that I enjoyed hearing how pointless so many of our access points are… but this is genuinely one of the best & most encouraging videos I’ve seen on the industry.

[@Chronade]

Hey guys! I've been feeling pretty out of it, frustrated with myself, frustrated with my weaknesses, God knows I meant well. But now I'm coming alive, body and soul, and feeling my world start to turn! Thank you for educating us, Burstimo! 🌼🌼🌼

[@YariBeatsMedia]

bro, hope all is well. would love to connect.

[@kiandonpro]

Hey brother, hope all is well! Something that's really overlooked is our inner health. This has nothing to do with music but instead with mental and physical health. Taking just a few days off to dedicate some time to your general health. Make a new blueprint for exercises and start taking a quality vitamins & minerals supplement. This will definitely balance and boost your self-esteem and help your mind to restore to another level. At the end of the 14 days you will definitely have a clean and clear mindset and be able to see things outside the world (mind) box and make more sensible decisions. Stay bless!!

[@SeanBlackBaby]

Pinch yo self foo . We ain’t got no time for the soft sh*t Let’s GO, you got this!🔥🔥🚀

[@Dante_Seth]

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[@misssxvage]

This is incredible. Thank you for helping artists in the way that you do. Each video is so genuine & full of depth. X

[@ohmfieldmusic]

This content is complete gold. I genuinely never even took reels seriously until this and I've had great results!

[@mrjonesraps]

Brilliant as always guys. Great work!

[@iona_maclennan]

Really helpful advice- thank you very much! I have followed your channel for a while and it's so interesting to see how things have changed in just a few months and understand how to adapt my approach 🎶

[@parkavemusic]

Thank you for the knowledge 🙏🏼 Let’s make this year productive!

[@Officialkalvinn]

This is so educational. Learned so much, thank you guys!

[@sinatraofficial]

Love this guys! Great work!

[@cobejones5681]

yall ae some champs for putting this video out, even if i know a lot of this its always good discipline to get constant reminders

[@chillingFriend]

this is actually amazing, thanks a ton guys!

[@leyabou]

Thanks for this input! This is gold.

[@Magesticalizm]

Your videos, as always, are super helpful. Thank you.

[@itsbelela]

Needed this video

[@aboladebobby]

Thank you guys ❤️❤️

[@DLadd]

Wishing much success to all the artists in their grind.. Bless Up💯

[@Hourstone]

Thank you, you too

[@DIRTY5IVE]

thank you for this interview and insight, added some clarity in some aspects for sure!

[@SouthsideWilly]

This is the GOAT video for new artists...loving your work guys! 👊

[@Burstimo]

Thank you!

[@markraemondhamilton]

Your videos are always amazing and provide great content/ideas

[@evoj.]

Some great pearls in here. Thank you very much to you both and Happy Holidays.

[@gochurra5702]

Thank you so much guys, so many great advices :)

[@soymelson]

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[@dilizathemd3385]

Great content with lots of practical examples. Thank you

[@harmswaymusic]

Gold. Pure gold. 🔥 this channel and company have been a blessing in today's market

[@LaynoProd]

thank you for these gems as always Burstimo!

[@ronsinclair619]

Thank you for breaking down this process in simple layman's terms.

[@tq3331]

Great advice needed more tips. Godspeed !

[@Thipe]

Thank you for this, finally a video that gives good information. Subscribed!

[@mavbotrapper]

What has always frustrated me from the beginning of my journey and prevented me to start is funding my music(since I'm a student and do not have a job). But I greatly appreciate your advise and educational tips.

[@dymeaduzin]

Appreciate you guys. Peace to all the artist.

[@jaykizzyofficialchannel]

Am grateful i stumbled on this, I got to implement ur strategies

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[@ether4real]

I love this video. Definitely the sauce and great info. Very very helpful.

[@arthurgroux8188]

Awesome advices, even as an artist I appreciate the video 🤙🏼

[@CAMPAGNEOFFICIAL]

Helpful content here. Spent most of last year making songs, now i'm focusing on making pieces of content for what i've created and building my social media presence. And of course hoping it will translate into more streams. Gotta start somewhere 💯 thanks!

[@KillaKiRawBeats]

You guys are gems giving Gems. Thank you.

[@danaandthewolf]

This was way too much good information in one video. Thank you.

[@billycrook7207]

Completely agree with all of this! Took me many years to figure all this out and find out the hard way to great expense, and the tips mentioned here for all platforms are spot on! 💯 even down to playing main support slot just before the headliner 👌🏼

[@autofunix]

Always helpful. Appreciate you guys. I know everyone keeps pushing the single game, but I’m ready to try at least an e.p. Because after all the effort of getting listeners to my Spotify, I want them to stick around for a few songs. With singles, Spotify sends them off to another artist after that track. Thoughts?

[@djkassu6207]

This is an eye opener, thank you.

[@PriscillaMahesh]

This channel is so amazing 🙏🏽 I’ve learned so much, thank you🎧😊🙏🏽🎙

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[@NickRivera]

Can't wait to watch this!

[@tonypeppers4987]

fantastic conversation, thanks !

[@banaxbigfuego]

Hi guys, this was very insightful and helpful for me as an artist!

[@CarltonGarceleon]

Hey y’all! As an upcoming artist it’s really difficult trying to navigate your way in the new age of music, but you guys make it so easy! Thank you so much for the guidance & the amazing tips😊 I’m def taking notes

[@Symeon-Shawn]

Thank you guys for the great content and information you provide, Producers and good ones won't always be expensive, sometimes they can see potential and work with you but still, they need to get paid for their time. But won't charge you a crazy amount of money, also you can find a producer that is not that well known, check out their work and see if they can give you want. And lastly don't be afraid to ask, communicate with the people that you want to work with, you will never know till you try. Cheers mate, and remember you are nice, keep going!

[@stephberrie]

this is perfect thank you!!!

[@reliablechild]

This is sooo good I kinda want it all for myself! 🙃 .. but I'll share it 💯

[@alexwitt7678]

This was very helpful to introducing me to the systems that will help me. Thank you!

[@gvsplease]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@lol-ss7rp]

I love your music man

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Thank You guys for giving legitimate information, and Encouragement. LOVE! 👨‍🎤🎹🤴

[@frankibarker9005]

Great stuff guys 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@lillehammerexperimental]

You two are great - thanx

[@EstoesJeito]

Haven't started watching and I know I will get a lot out of this.

[@patrickeady7139]

no you right , everything you said makes sense, its like painting a portrait, before you can begin painting it you have to have an idea of how you want it to look in the back of your mind. same thing with creating music, keep the tips coming, cause they are helpful , even for me, ima oldschool rocker, meaning im from that era the 80s.

[@tansey-music]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@Burstimo]

You're welcome!

[@basebintv]

You guys are so on point! When it comes to picking a genre… tell my clients to imagine themselves at an awards show… what category do they see themselves being in..? If They don’t have an answer… there’s a problem with either the direction or even the producer that they’re working with.

[@kazonikz]

Damn this is genius

[@torn4300]

Great video guys! Had a question, not sure if you guys touched on this in earlier videos, what kind of criteria would you go through in order to pick a musical genre to try and make it? Or, what kind of genres are good choices at the moment? Im assuming we would just look at the stuff thats trending right now? Thanks again for this massive explanation video :D

[@WavyBoyProductions]

Great content! As a Producer, i really enjoyed the content

[@SXTWLVE]

You guys make it sound way easier than it is.

[@robbergundy425]

This was amazing to hear

[@gnarley]

Thank you so much for this

[@lilwildlife17]

The game y'all giving is priceless

[@JoeyGlamMusic]

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[@loulicious5882]

Its suggestion to do a video on Harry styles marketing team. His brand was completly changed after 1d and thats good being both directioner and Harrie I like how his team has positioned him to mainstream media too. His brand is quite unique now than most if of the mainstream popstars. It would be verg usefull as marketing student to know abt it in more detail

[@meglouisemusic]

Thanks this is really helpful

[@barrywilliams8289]

I am very flattered by the scratch & from the ground up in making an icon & a legend thanks 🙏 much

[@barrywilliams8289]

thanks

[@hatsmyth]

I take a lot of effort for my music. My music blew up in 2016 and unfortunately i had to take a long break from independent music. Now that I have come back to it, I am investing my money, time and energy into it. I have around 30 to 40 songs yet to release. I am running out of money. I need help. Mentally and emotionally. This video was a lil relief though

[@dovimok]

You guys are a freaking legend

[@GraiVUTV]

you guys should do the long form of that video where you were talking about which platforms can get you to a certain level of streams

[@ksmusic9775]

Great videos 🙌🏾

[@bendavidmusic]

Thank you for sharing this epic info!!!!

[@Burstimo]

You're welcome!

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[@djhard954]

Thanks & I will put this in to use. DJ Hard

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Espectacular!!!

[@sidneymays]

Incredible!

[@PaulWetz]

Thank you ! your are awesome.

[@alexshillo4574]

Question for you guys: Can you at some point touch on how to change & improve your social media outreach if you've gotten started on the wrong foot? For example, having released something with no plan in place... Thanks!

[@CharlieHaleyandTheBand]

Great info

[@kaplaeddy]

This content really helps thank you so much. I personally don't have the best way to appreciate you guys but I hope this comment will speak volumes for me.

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the goats of the music industry 🐐

[@Yulfi]

Thanks for this info; it was really good, and I’m going to use it as a guide for myself. Regarding what you said about covers, how would rappers employ that tactic? We don’t do covers.

[@jamescurtis]

I'm only 20 minutes in so far but this conversation is extremely engaging and full of gems! Subscribing, and going back through your channel to find similar content!

[@KissAthena]

Thank you.

[@drmuzik]

Nice one ☝️