How To Invest $100 In Your Music Release

[@DamianKeyes]

Roses are red, violets are blue, scroll up and smash the like button and put in a comment too ;) Big love as always! Damo x

[@ApolloSuns]

If this poem doesn't get 1K additional subs I don't know what will!

[@DionIsaiah]

Great video Damian!!

[@ApolloSuns]

@@thereelaceofslayz3898 absolutely! Have been watching Damos videos for about 2 years. Very helpful!

[@DamianKeyes]

Hahah why thank you

[@Konspirantas]

Hey thanks Damian. This is incredibly useful and im glad i found your channel when i did. Had some misses trying releasing, but from what i learned - your advises hold true to the core. Cheers mate

[@MariaGiles]

NOTES 1. Professional Photoshoot 2. Professional Music Video 3. CONTENT; Performances, Interviews, Vlogs with good background view & lighting. First impressions. 4. Facebook / Instagram Ads. Bring people into the party! 5. Pay to Playlists (SubmitHub / PlaylistPush) 6. Hired Specialist (Write Press Release, PR Company, Plugger, Manager, etc) 7. Further notes in video, thanks Damian!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks for the notes! 😊😊

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Timecodes!

[@thescream1868]

i wonder where in this world i am going to get all those done with 100 bucks......

[@LegPuppy]

@@DamianKeyes make friends with Spotify curators so you don't have waste money getting rejected on Submit Hub (Im actually creator myself but my playlists are themed and I only approve tracks that move me). Also, he didn't say professional video. You can film using you iPhone as long as you got good ides

[@takeoffteam1321]

@@thescream1868 lol correct

[@kimnwaneri]

I don't make music but love listening to new artists. I DEFINITELY agree that nice pictures help get the audience's attention. ESPECIALLY when the photoshoot shows some of your personality and/or creativity. Great advice Damian!!

[@ZachKopkaZake]

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[@madman21]

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[@misterscary999]

as a music photographer (both live shots and studio band promo stuff), I fully agree with the importance of having a great "stop-you-dead-in-your-tracks" band photo that generates curiosity and interest - *but* I think the cut-rate $100 fee for a professional grade shoot just isn't possible. You might be able to get shots from an amateur or at best semi-amateur... but Pro Level Hero Shots for only $100? Good luck with that. Thanks for the amazing content and tips - love that you don't BS and tell it like it really is. Cheers!

[@bostonredsox1407]

What is the fee generally? How much would YOU charge?

[@ChrisBrooker]

This was my first thought too. The quality of photo/video shoot you’ll get for $100 is about as good as hiring your friend with an iPhone...

[@atlassilverbraid]

You don't need a professional photographer as in someone who takes photos for a living. It is more about the photographers attitude to photography ie they are professional. There are some great hobbyists who take high quality shots with dslrs. I do photography as a hobby and I love my dslr and i have invested in equipment and lenses. My main work in design requires a lot of photography so I leant how to take good photos.

[@closetobreakdown]

I agree.. you can’t get anything for 100$ in the industry.. he’s telling us what all the big guys know, but doesn’t include how much it costs.. a photoshoot is 700$ minimum, music video 5000$ for a good one, 2500$ for a okay video you can share.. this guys crazy thinking you can spend 100$ on your brand and kill it.. you need thousands..

[@misterscary999]

@@closetobreakdown bottom line - $100 would get you an amateur photographer who'd give you shots that look like they were taken by an amateur. Very unrealistic & rather poor advice on Damian's part. Maybe he's not the know-it-all guru of band management (as he makes himself out to be)?

[@3xAudio]

Your videos are always just in time for my releases. Learning so much

[@DamianKeyes]

Always here to help!

[@ZachKopkaZake]

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[@3xAudio]

@@ZachKopkaZake why what is it?

[@prettyaddictedcult]

Same 🤣✊

[@youaintasbadasyouthink]

Brilliant as always Damian! Side note, I do remember hearing that Kanye had to invest $40,000 of his own money for his music videos on College Drop Out as the label didn't want to support him as a rapper! Crazy!

[@ZachKopkaZake]

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[@computationalerror69]

small loan of million dollars

[@aulsteveaulsteve5780]

Thank you Damian! I'm a musician and I've felt so daunted by all the business side of everything. All of your videos are so clear and concise and trustworthy. I hear echoes of what you say in all my other research and all the other marketing videos I watch. And this is free, thanks dude.

[@jaredalexis8512]

love that you are transparent and say what you used and the budget to achieve “the look” in this video! Great way to spend about $100 on equip to make you video look good! 🤘

[@tryxsterwolfsbane]

Great content. Learned a lot, thanks for doing this. Cheers from the Philippines 😊

[@ApolloSuns]

Yes! On the photos for sure. And having lots of pics is great just for content and having a treasure chest of lots of pics!

[@DamianKeyes]

Yep definitely!!

[@ApolloSuns]

@@DamianKeyes We actually, over 2019 tour season...about 100 dates, recorded every show and now have a huge archive of live cuts to be released! Have a release for every 5 - 6 weeks to keep that content slowing haha

[@DamianKeyes]

That’s awesome!!

[@ApolloSuns]

@@DamianKeyes Yeah! And by the end the band is super tight and the sets had some gems in them. Glad we did that after COVID killed about 125 gigs in 2020 haha

[@KalambaMusic]

Exactly how I grew my numbers 🙌

[@PERSONAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL]

Perfect Timing

[@ZachKopkaZake]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aobIdKSAiZaDeJY What's perfect timing? Did you just put out LP?

[@neuros6186]

Thank you Damian!

[@0Stella]

Love this Damo! Have to say I baulked a lot at the price I was quoted by a friend to do a pro shoot for me, but I absolutely loved what she had done for me in her free time at no cost. I can't tell you how glad I was I invested the money. Good photos are everything. Followed closely by being able to make your own music video

[@elmortobeats5919]

Just found ur channel, and i love ur content!exact tips in detail and not just 20 minutes of babling like most people. Thanks

[@gregorydavies3285]

Really great information! Thanks for sharing this Damian!

[@KYNOT]

Thanks for the knowledge man!

[@DamianKeyes]

👊😊

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

Just in time Sir!

[@SincerelyHannah]

superb tips as always Damian! thank you :)

[@FREESPIRITSTHEBAND]

Amazing tips as always Damo! We're releasing a single this week and are going to be applying all of these tricks into our strategy. We'll come back and let you know how it went. Keep on bringing that wholesome content please, you are helping create a new generation of indie artists, THANK YOU!

[@FREESPIRITSTHEBAND]

@@x2c_music Of course not Capt. Obvious, but cheers for jumping to conclusions without knowing nothing about us and bringing no value whatsoever to the conversation, take care! 👍🏻

[@zak_deesh]

Hey Damian, been watching your videos for quite some time! Just started releasing music recently so getting really amped on the info. I'd like to see a video like this specifically for 2024/2025 w/ all the updates w/ Social Media Strategies! This is still incredibly useful but wondering how things have changed from your perspective.

[@datemonthyear]

Good stuff, Thanks, Damian.

[@lilmitch2872]

I don't believe in coincidences but a video like this is just what I needed to be able to actually get better results with my next release thank you so much Damian, I made this up but the saying is "you don't need to go through all the theories and get right to the steps S solutions ,T training ,E evolution ,P preparation, and S satisfaction this was 40minutes of a Damian keys video to me..

[@kazramusic]

Very valuable advice!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this Damian.

[@Keevez]

Such a Great Help 🙏🏽

[@samernest6242]

Thank you DK you are the best Coach, you are really making lots of sense, those who makes money from me now wonder how I know the right thing to now, thanks once more

[@thegraceisback151]

Hi Damian. Thanks so much for this recap! I think I'm following your instructions pretty decently or at least I hope so. So basically last Friday, the 13th, I've released my first ever music video and luckily I haven't spent that much 'cause one of my best friend is a photographer and video-maker. I've used the pictures of that shooting for social media - setting up the party!!:))) - and tomorrow I'll use the 100 bucks for launching the facebook ads campaigns. Hopefully is gonna help, 'cause unfortunately submithub was not that generous. People there are very critical!

[@brandonmarshall3249]

Great vids. P.S. Always love your clothing style!

[@tausenti]

Keep that good stuff comin ;)

[@cosmicrayne]

Love your videos. Thanks so much, Damian!

[@Pilot7826]

Damian's shirts are always on point, lol.

[@TheDailyGrubb_Music]

Damo, a set-up breakdown would be really beneficial to see what you’ve got going on to make your great videos.

[@DamianKeyes]

Hey dude, this is in my academy, DKMBA. Link to join is www.dk-mba.com 😊

[@danmcbmusic]

@@DamianKeyes you're cheaper than tinder premium! I'm in.

[@eluneofficial8914]

Great advice!

[@PattyRichardson1]

A great video!!!! 👍

[@danmcbmusic]

Another great spoonful of advice for all us hopefuls Damo, thank you. Good stuff. One thing I'd add : mastering. A good mastering guy makes such a difference - on catching issues with the mix, and the end result. Just my thought.

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks dude and very good point a good master makes a huge difference!

[@ChrisPiccoMusic]

Thank you Damian!🙌🏻

[@DamianKeyes]

Not a problem 😊😊

[@t-wxrld]

You’re the best keep it up! 🔥🔥🤘

[@DiegoAbudCordero]

Hey Damian! Love your videos & content but I notice that the volume is a little bit low. I mean if I have a fan or there's rain I need to use my headphones to properly listen. Just a quick feedback. Thank you for the awesome content!

[@CaptHiltz]

There is a rumor going around that the majority of music listeners are tired of and burnt out from slick professionally made videos and are looking for something that someone shot themselves on their phone. Woooooo! That will be my band Worm Grunter!

[@VaughnBornFamous]

good advice!

[@charliezalethejedncovk3762]

This is on par with having $1000 advice for free. Thank you!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you so much that’s really made my day! 😊😊

[@boomblass8068]

I am a celebrity, I find your advice very interesting. Thank you Damion. #Boom Blass#

[@TheFeelButton]

$100 of gas gets me to Austin! Good stuff Damo!! 🐒

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks bro!

[@Moweezy]

Good stuff Damian, just what i need for my upcoming Album :D

[@christoffersenweber4374]

thanks D😄

[@davidtguitar]

Good tips!

[@leemakesmusic]

Binging your videos rn :)

[@EfeLuckytv]

Thank you so much

[@NonSmokersDK-te6tq]

Good information

[@Cynmiah]

@damiankeyes how do you know when I need an information about my release just at the right time, damn you are too good...

[@CarolinaRizzotto]

Could you do a video about Spotify social media strategies and advertising on the platform?

[@GaryMach]

Thanks for the amazing tips man!!! =]

[@DamianKeyes]

Not a problem!

[@magwitch]

Cheers Damo. We approached recently by a respectable looking PR company so it's interesting to hear your thoughts on that.

[@pontlesscake]

Okay, cool! Now we just need a video on how to earn those 100$... Jokes aside, great tips!

[@ShaneHampsheirTV]

“And that...does not look cool!”

[@TheDailyGrubb_Music]

pause… This shirt is hot fire 🔥

[@DamianKeyes]

Why thank you!

[@kimdraculaaron]

very insightful :D

[@HowardCharlesUK]

I wouldn't have guessed photoshoot, but I get it now.

[@DamianKeyes]

😊😊😊

[@zavain]

there are a few people I listen to and really listen to what they say because they flip flop on what they are saying there are two people that I have seen on youtube that I have found that give good advice as to how to do music releases and how to do it properly. most of my foretay into music has been trial. sometimes not so good but with advice from you and another the good outways the bad. one thing I learned a long time ago and this was from something that will smith said I learned more from failing than succeding. it is true I learned what not to do from fails.

[@oakwalkermusic2593]

This was definitely a struggle with our last release. We have a song called Lovelier coming out on Spotify next month and will DEFINITELY be investing in a video now. Thanks as always! :) PS What do you think about Pre-save campaigns? Are they worth it as well?

[@kappadongoldenstarincMusic]

thanks bro

[@samsmusichub]

Needed to see this! How would someone find someone who wants to shoot a music video for them (and get paid to do it)?

[@noonecomics]

Seems like Damian went into hiding after the "death of spotify" video 😂 (turn on the lights!)

[@DamianKeyes]

Lol I’m in a safe bunker!

[@prabeshkhanal5273]

@@DamianKeyes hahahaha

[@danmcbmusic]

Big Streaming is on his case! Haha

[@ZachKopkaZake]

Gee I wonder why😝😂😊🎅

[@ZachKopkaZake]

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[@garufimusicgroup4318]

What playlist services do you recommend ???

[@superblindeye1]

as a blind musician, I hate that your first recommendation is a great photo of me. just kidding, thanks for all of the advice.

[@neutralfog]

*Should we ask journalists to write an article about us or we should wait to get noticed by them?* Please make a video answering this question. Thank you.

[@VictoriaWhitlock]

Thank God I was a wannabe photographer in high school

[@DamianKeyes]

Haha love that!

[@Jbaymusic17]

Damian where’d you get this awesome shirt!?

[@DamianKeyes]

All saints! They still won’t let me be an affiliate hahah

[@mariaf324]

Furthermore, in doing DIY music videos, aside from making music we have to also be a producer and a video editor, visuals department, etc. So we have to learn ALL these aspects as well which is overwhelming and challenging, 😖😖

[@DamianKeyes]

It is! But it does tie into the creative sphere, so generally if they are skills that can be picked up (Ella’s a musician and makes all these videos!). Break it down to 1% a day, don’t try to learn it all at once 😊😊

[@mariaf324]

@@DamianKeyes Thank you for your perspective and your channel! You inform us and inspire us daily!! 😀😀😀

[@DamianKeyes]

🙏😊

[@emrysemmanuel]

How do I get Spotify playlist hubs?

[@cuokki]

thanks for the tips, seems like 2020 will be more difficult

[@atlassilverbraid]

Hola Damien. Como estas? Is there a version of this video with Spanish Subtitles?

[@whoistybentley]

I didn’t know you was a blood Damian.

[@Iamfeelzmusic]

Could you do a video on "How you would spend $10,000 on a pop/edm music release?"

[@Rodversemusic]

What smm service do u recommend for soortify

[@Realtalknewyorkwithjanique]

What about those independent marketing companies?

[@anamarsproductions360]

Would the ideal for your first release be to bring people to your Instagram (with ads) with extra content or different than your future spotify release? or release the song/ music video first?

[@davidhelton7810]

Why is Damian Keyes in Austin? Is South By Southwest back this year?

[@DamianKeyes]

Me and Ella (my wife) were meant to move to NY this summer but of course... covid happened! So we’re in Austin for the next month or so, and I think we’ll be living in Nashville next year 😊

[@davidhelton7810]

@@DamianKeyes A lot of great music comes from Nashville. However, it's an expensive place to live. Best of luck to you and your wife. btw Welcome to America!!! Glad to have you here.

[@simstreeter991]

Hey 👋 thx 🙏🏾 I really needed to hear this fantastic break down..... I’m a artist who would love to drop a single but I’m scared 😟!!! Thx for your information ℹ️ blessings to you 😀😀

[@gustavogutierrez5482]

I just wonder if time can be bought or if I could split in 3 or 4 so one of me is rehearsing, another composing, a recording and gear geek taking care of the technical details.. oh and of course one to actually play my music, another one to deal with all of the social media and probably another for going on tour and playing gigs..the last one to just get a job so I can survive and feed them all.. 36 hour days wouldn’t be enough.. thanks!

[@MrFusomuso]

Nice.

[@joohad]

are those All Saint shirts? My favourites !!!

[@DamianKeyes]

You better believe they are! 😊😊😊

[@joohad]

@@DamianKeyes LMAOOO right on!!!

[@joohad]

By the way Whats the best place to push a song through Spotify or other major platform? Where I can pay to push a song on playlist the best place on your opinion????

[@CodyMcManus]

Damo, a hair light would improve the video look a ton! Give it a quick search.

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks, we have one, it’s just probably not on the best setting in this video. Living around the world now, it’s not as easy to set up shots everywhere, so it’s more of a process to get right 😊

[@CodyMcManus]

@@DamianKeyes I feel that! Love the content, it’s great as always! Appreciate all that you do :)

[@samsneadd]

Great info. BUT, it is not really only spending $100. You can spend $100 on this OR that. But, based off of your list, everything mentioned here is def needed. So IF you ONLY have $100 and do not have a video, photo shoot, good lighting for interview ect. Chances are you are going to spend way more than $100. If you are a new artist and have nothing done yet off the check list and only have $100, you maybe able to do two or maybe three things off the list. But, no way you can get all of that done off of $100

[@peterj.lehman6424]

Any budget music video ideas? Because I spent a grand just on a lyrics video with animation alone. Granted, it was done by a professional and it turned out amazing but I can’t spend that amount if I release a single every 6 weeks.

[@shapeofthesun]

What kind of box light are you using Damo?

[@DamianKeyes]

Literally a $40 one from amazon! 😊

[@shapeofthesun]

@@DamianKeyes Thanks!

[@mariaf324]

Damian, luv your videos.. Question.. I released my very first song the day before Halloween and due to this global crisis, there is lack of availability for someone to produce my music video, so basically I have to do a DIY... My question is, is it too late to create a music video? I did a lyrics video meanwhile when it came out so that should help... What is a decent timeline before people lose interest for a video after audio is released? Am I making sense?🤔🤔

[@DamianKeyes]

You definitely can if you’d like, but I think I’d use it for the next release and make double the amount of video content and get performance videos etc too 😊

[@russbradshawmusic]

Wish I could afford your course. You're a really smart dude.

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you! It’s just $19.99 a month, it’s priced so it’s accessible to everyone, so would love to see you there! 😊

[@colesoileau]

What if you have a label?

[@frankfernau1613]

nice video

[@freyafoxmusic]

Luckily I own a PR agency and am an edm artist

[@KeesversluysMusic]

You better find the best studiophotographer of popartists. Might be 100dollar a photo, then buy the 10 best, free of rights (important). Your bandphoto will be placed in magazines also because of his/her name. My photographer has lots of stories...Madonna, U2, Queen, the lot. The weddingphotographer before this choice missed connection to music and the scene. But you can try...

[@some_gaff4353]

I've been tuning in for a about a year now and followed quite a lot of your advice where it catered to me, I'm a DJ/Music producer (typical I know) with a small local fan base, just so ya know. I found my sound and have made a good few tracks out on SoundCloud and now fired a track out on Ditto. When it comes to pictures, I don't want my face out and about, I'm not in this for the fame and fortune, I just love making music. I'm fortune enough to have a full time job during all this shite so I'm not worried about the money flow. I'm not gonna ask "how can I get on the Spotify top 10 playlist or SoundCloud new rising musician" I will however ask, what would your next steps be in the same position? Anyways! Your welcome for watching. Like, subscribe and more importantly, come be part of the community. ;P

[@DamianKeyes]

The next step is just keep enjoying your music, keep loving what you’re doing. You have a fanbase that you like creating for, and if you want to push it further and expand, there are options there to do that. Not all artists put their faces out there, but it’s definitely harder not to as it’s harder for people to make a connection. So you can always look to grow, but the key if you just love making music is just continue to love making music 😊

[@KinpatsuMusic]

Key video takeaway: the order in which you place what to spend money on.

[@grahamwarnes7147]

Just ask question Damian. Do distribution sites own the rights to your music if you sign up? I need one to one FaceTime if that’s possible?

[@DamianKeyes]

Nope they don’t, that’s all yours 😊 I can support you with your release over at DKMBA, www.dk-mba.com See you there 😊😊

[@grahamwarnes7147]

Damian Keyes I’ve joined🙌need help

[@tomasvmusic]

Damo, what can I do to, like you said, build the party? I feel like playing covers on my instagram and some originals isn't enough (I only reached 170 followers) what else I can offer?

[@rskityaev]

I wound like to add a tiny bit to point about music video. Your budget for promotion has to be at least half of the budget for the video. If not, you would end up with a pretty video with a 1000 views on it. Which is sad, to say the least.

[@elceemusic9650]

Facts

[@mthrsmilk]

Am first 🕺🏾

[@DamianKeyes]

Hey hey!

[@mthrsmilk]

@@DamianKeyes learning a lot from you man

[@matthewgresty7464]

Let's hope things don't go south when I hand the Cheshire-based photographer 100 US dollars.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

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