HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR SINGLE IN 2020 (20 DAY PLAN)

[@maunstermusic]

Here's a rough transcript for everyone: Single Release Plan Day 1: Photoshoot Ten photos for use on and after release. Hold card with release date to create mystery. Countdown to release. Don't say single release SET TARGET: Push to KZbin, Spotify, buy one, etc. Day 2:Create Visual World (Branding) Start implementing into social media banners. Post 2nd picture Day 3: The Story So Far Bring everyone up to speed. Do a recap. Mine your social for a recap video. Day 4: Playlists Submit music to Spotify curated playlists. Day 5: Artwork Release Release artwork three times the same day. Post everywhere, with call to action. Day 6: Press Release Day Radio, News Papers, Magazines, and Blogs Make it easy for them. Give an angle. Day 7: Ad Strategy Facebook and Instagram Ads. Have a clear call to action. $5-10 per day is recommended. Day 8: Influencer Day Get people to talk up/promote your release. Contact people to make "I'm listening to this in the car" videos, Day 9: Prepare for Launch Delegate the todo list. Make sure everyone has a target and knows what they are doing and when. Day 10: LAUNCH DAY Check the song is actually live Lyric Video 1 to 1 ask. Contact people individually and ask them to listen and share, or buy. Etc... Update profiles, signatures, bio's with "Go here, do this!" Follow up with influencers Contest. For the next 7 days, we will give away this to someone who promotes the release. DJ's Friends, Family, Everyone Day 11: Official Video Push through all channels Another Photoshoot: More pics having you with the artwork. Day 12: Performance Video Play the song on camera. Day 13: Fan/Animation Video Get people singing along to it, lip synching, etc. and cut it together. Day 14: Cover Video Someone doing a cover of your song. Day 15: Breakdown Video Go through the project and see how the song comes together. Doesn't need to be super long. Day 16: Behind the Scenes Video So the fans what they haven't seen. Bring the fans into the artist's world. Day 17: Target The DJ Find the DJ who promotes local acts and blast them with emails and social media mentions DURING their show. Day 18: Pop-Up Gig Turn up somewhere and do a live performance that wasn't advertised. Make some noise on social media. Day 19: Promote the Pop-Up Gig Push out media from the pop-up gig. Shots of people singing along, bobbing theirs heads. Day 20: Thank Yous Genuinely thank everyone who has helped promote the new release. Make it memorable so that they will hopefully talk and/or post about it.

[@derrickk3208]

Maunster appreciate cha

[@KooNtakraOfficial]

Thank you for summing it up here nicely, i'm definitely going to follow these steps in my upcoming release

[@colevandais]

Thanks

[@5ino3vil]

You’re a fucking g

[@IkeChuks]

i was writing this on a book then i saw you've posted it all. you're a G

[@fosphonore3675]

Hey Damian! Just wanted to say a massive thank you. I have been working on my music for more than 3 years and wanted the best strategies to make the most of it. In case this doesn’t get lost in the sea of comments, I just wanted again to give you a warm thank you, I released my first EP yesterday and since, we have been getting pretty consistent streams. We are bedroom producers and your marketing plans where incredibly insightful for this first release! I think we can all agree it can be very hard to be heard nowadays (even now more than ever) and positivity is needed to keep going. So for anyone who reads this comment (even though it will probably get lost), why not make an exchange where you send me your music and you check out mine and we give each other feedback. I think we often feel alienated on social media and one on one feedback is very important so there you go… Again, thanks Damian.

[@londondrillers5137]

Amazing 😉💯💯💯💯

[@_CreativeFlex]

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[@lethuMonde]

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[@ArnavMaggo]

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[@DominantHeathdmntht]

Sure man send over. Ill send u mine [e-mail]

[@DamianKeyes]

Hi guys! 😊 I really enjoyed making this video, Morgan and I have been working hard on the documentary, so massive thanks to Ella for helping me with this video, what a legend 😊 With two videographers, I can make DOUBLE the content, mwahaha! Thank you for all your support and comments... I have some great videos coming this week. Also exciting BIG announcement for you guys coming soon, where you can connect with me on a more 1-1 basis... whose excited?! 🤟 Damo x

[@TomBretonOfficial]

Thanks Damo! We have a single coming out Friday so this is super helpful!

[@simaocosta723]

Me 🙋🙋

[@DamianKeyes]

@@TomBretonOfficial Good luck!!

[@DamianKeyes]

@@simaocosta723 😂Love this

[@TomBretonOfficial]

@@DamianKeyes Thanks man. What's the best way to send it to you?

[@Imxst]

I hate people who don’t comeback to let others know about the outcome. Imma start this 20 days plan and let y’all know how it goes! Success everyone!!!

[@bjoernkmusic]

Just letting you know that after saying this, we will indeed be waiting for you to let people know how it went. THE PRESSURE IS UP

[@jonnystarkesmusic]

Imxst come back to this thread and let me know ! Lol

[@Bolt310]

Just wanna comment to get a notification

[@effisummerscreative]

Good luck, I look forward to finding out how it went :)

[@KennyLauderdale]

He back yet?

[@ThornHaze]

I am literally releasing my first single in 27 days. This could not have come at a better time. This will give me a week to prepare even. You rock, Damian.

[@DamianKeyes]

Thorn Haze Good luck! 🤟 keep me posted!

[@ThornHaze]

@@DamianKeyes You bet! Absolutely 👍

[@effisummerscreative]

How did it go? :)

[@ThornHaze]

@@effisummerscreative it's going well so far!! Thanks for asking!

[@chriskatz2355]

How'd it go

[@guycohen14]

got me sitting here with a pen and pencil like im in class

[@emoquent9447]

You never were in class

[@EyyJessie]

It is class

[@DamianKeyes]

Love this! 😊😊

[@learnsomethingawesome9560]

LOL

[@timtrocke]

The dedication!!

[@alleonofficial4562]

Hi, my first single is actually planned to be released in ... 20 days. Perfect timing, thanks for the great advice, and hopefully a sign from the universe :)

[@DamianKeyes]

Alleon Official Amazing!! Let’s call that fate! Thanks so much, let me know how it goes 🤟

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

Actually he means 10 days before and 10 days after

[@alleonofficial4562]

@@ZacharyAghaizu yes I saw the video, but it's good that leaves 10 extra days to prepare !

[@hopemason4400]

I felt exactly the same, mines coming out the end of January and I was so glad for this :)

[@heatherlomaxmusic4776]

Alleon Official same :)

[@unkkadekkamane]

This “team” he speaks of..they’re all me, I’m the team. It’s almost overwhelming 😐

[@jamyoungmusic]

it is but it will pay off man. make a list everyday of what you can do. maybe monday your team will shoot videos. maybe tuesday your team will edit photos. next thing you know you and your “team” did everything!

[@peacedeborah]

Yep me too, we'll get there!

[@shashwatkumar7718]

hang in there buddy, we all pullin' our weight today, but it'll be worth it's weight in gold soon

[@MonetreyEk]

wow... i can relate

[@evangelistCarrington1]

I was thinking the same thing..just give yourself more time and go at your own pace

[@DemiDean]

As an indipendent artist I really appreciate content like this, so thank you for making this video! Will definitely use your tips and I am now subscribed to your channel! :)

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Demi! Means a lot honestly 😊😊

[@learnsomethingawesome9560]

Don't give up Demi Dean

[@IrenePenaMusic]

really good stuff, right!? Cheers to indie artists as well, I'll have to go give you a look up!

[@IdleAcheiver]

I like that with your videos, instead of saying “this is what I recommend” or “this is what I did”, you direct us and say “do this”, and “post this”. You’re a true teacher!

[@chrysaleneteo2477]

My band just recorded a new single so this came at the perfect time!! Last time we definitely blew through our content waaaay too quickly by posting the music video on the same day as the single release. Some other ideas for extra content could be 1) even more behind the scenes videos (BTS of recording AND BTS at the music video shoot) 2) if the single is heavily produced with lots of instruments and effects maybe release a video doing a live acoustic version as well as the live performance video Damian suggested 3) if you have voice memos or videos from when you were figuring out the riffs or the melodies, you can put that out as content for the "journey"

[@DamianKeyes]

Definitely, these are great ideas. Love the voice memo!

[@anndynegative]

The voice memo idea is really clever!

[@deliciousexperience689]

I wrote down acoustic performance and behind the scenes of the recording when i just watched this as my idea, you too then? :-p

[@IrenePenaMusic]

these are fantastic suggestions! gearing up for an August 2020 release, and hoping some combo of these will be included!

[@guychow8623]

As an

[@MingoThePoet]

I been doing music for 2 years I’ve never done this but definitely will , feel I got good music but it’s hard to get it out there , great video man

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you! Keep me updated, would love to know how you're getting on 😊😊

[@motleyspyros89]

This is honestly the best and most in-depth video I have seen on the subject. Thanks!

[@DamianKeyes]

Spiros Z That really means a lot, thank you so much

[@gregbrown5554]

facts........

[@zaagomusic]

yup!

[@imomargee]

I agree

[@whoizemo]

Spiros Z I most definitely agree with you 💯🙏🏾

[@patryklistewnik8347]

I felt a bit scared about releasing my first EP before seeing this video, seeing this as a possible failure for months of my work. Damian, you have made me at least twice as much excited about releasing it now! I really do feel like this is one of the best videos I've seen on KZbin in recent months. It's a first of video of yours that I stumbled upon - liked the video after 5 minutes, subscribed after 10, wonderful job and a massive thank you!

[@AndyGlover]

I watched this whole damn video, and man, I'm motivated and excited by this strategy you have laid out. I immediately cleared my desk, opened up cubase and wrote 3 new songs. Gotta start somewhere. Thank you for lighting my flame, Damian!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you so much Andy! I love it, good luck when you release them, let me know when you do 🙂🙂🙂

[@IrenePenaMusic]

this video, right!? I'd love to hear the releases that came out of the inspiration. :)

[@mmaislife429]

​@@IrenePenaMusic the 26 of august I will socials iamluarm.

[@PhalgunnMaharishi]

Wow!!! this helped me out more than I expected... I've got a single all ready to release. I'm planning to make a big noise out of it since it can be so related to what is happening around all of us these days!! :)

[@RaylinRecords]

Huge thanks for being transparent, honest, and helpful by creating a NEW video for 2020 instead of just changing the title...honestly, you are a gem : ) THIS IS SOOOOOO HELPFUL.

[@DamianKeyes]

Raylin Records Thank you so much, I really appreciate that 😊😊

[@RaylinRecords]

@@DamianKeyes You've been so helpful in my career so far...wishing you so much success in 2020. : )

[@Shaunholton]

Mannnnnn. That’s so much work... more than making the music itself. Holy cow! I’m gonna kick myself up the ass, I have songs to share this year. I’m gonna repeat this entire 20 plan as many times as I can in one year. I feel like a year later of following this should show some insightful results. Wish me luck Damo! From Australia, Shaun.

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

According to all of the marketing experts that I follow, if you aren't spending A LOT more time on marketing than you are on music then you're not setting yourself up for success.

[@Shaunholton]

@@ParadymShiftVegan Sounds right!

[@kingali1606]

Damian, I am truly amazed by how in-depth this promotion plan was, you covered so much and provided more value than most people do in their paid courses, I would love to hear more from you! I've also liked and subscribed!

[@domcours]

Thanks so much for this Damo! I saw this the day before my single Reverie dropped... Man! With only starting on day 9, and trying to follow as close as I can on last minute notice, this was God sent! Only 3 days in and the single's outperformed our last one by 500% You're a God damned genius!

[@marcoym5946]

Hey Damian, my first single is planned to be released in 30 days., this video have given me great ideas. Thanks so much! :) This was very helpful!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Marco! 😊😊

[@learnsomethingawesome9560]

I bet your single is fire Marco

[@mikehollow9069]

Hey everybody! I've been following Damian's videos and using his techniques to build a fanbase and promote my first single! It's been going well, it releases on June 26th 2020. Right now I'm really trying to get pre saves going as much as possible! Thanks Damian for all of your awesome content!

[@IrenePenaMusic]

ooh - how did the release go! i've got to hunt it down and give you some support!

[@PaulThird]

Thanks so much for all of the content you have created. I have just started my journey and have followed as much as your advice as possible so far I.e. Set up socials with Banners, got more content on my KZbin and Instagram, preparing my 20 day release plan. Releasing a weekly vlog to take people step by step through every process running up to the release of my first album, following monthly single releases. At the very start of the journey but would like to thank you for your guidance as I now feel that I can do all of this on my own and build up a fan base. Going to take longer than I first thought but now feel that I can finally use my audio engineering degree and years of honing my songwriting to good use and give it a proper go. Albums written so just need to release it in stages and see how CD baby works out for me and see if I can get on those Spotify playlists you have spoken about. I'm 30 so feel this is now or never but will continue to use your advice to give this my best shot and at least know I did it right. Thanks so much for the inspiration 👍✌️

[@IrenePenaMusic]

good luck on your journey! just starting mine with a new single in August 2020 -- i'll be looking for ya!

[@Prejippie]

I love this day by day approach! :)

[@aidanmcguire7538]

Damo, you save my life everyday. My singles out on the 7th feb and you've given me some of the best ideas ive ever heard. Thanks so much! :)

[@DamianKeyes]

Aidan McGuire aww dude thank you so much! Good luck with the release and keep me posted! 😊😊

[@89astrovan27]

Aidan McGuire how crazy! We have project dropping on feb 7th too, our guitarists birthday! Lol good luck with yours , we really dig your new single 🤘🏼

[@aidanmcguire7538]

@@89astrovan27 thanks guys really appreciate it. Love your stuff to, I'll be make sure to check it the new single. Good luck!!!!

[@heatherlomaxmusic4776]

Aidan McGuire mine is too! Best of luck!

[@DeanandCasTrash]

89 Astrovan hey i got a single being released on feb 7th too! haha wow

[@yazzinmusic6168]

This is probably one of the most important KZbin video I’ve seen for my music career thank you Damian 🙏🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@ProphetNewYork]

Most in depth video I’ve ever seen. Dude, this is almost unreal. I’ve been looking for someone on KZbin that REALLY breaks it down. You got me inspired. Thank you🙏🏽

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you so much!! 😊😊

[@scandalmusicuk]

We’ve got a new single coming out in 11 days time. I had to come back and revisit this video and glean all of your advise. I feel slightly more prepared than on our first release, but I can’t thank you enough, for all this valuable information you share. Being new to the whole social media lark, you have helped point us in the right direction! Have a great day!

[@IrenePenaMusic]

Congratulations! Would love to hear how the release went!

[@mwj5368]

Congratulations on your new song! I'm just wondering from my amateur point of view, but how much time do you feel you are taking for promotion (not to say it isn't necessary) as compared to how long it took you to write the song?

[@waedi73]

I know many friends that are singles but I never wanted to promote them

[@ItzJeweled]

😂😂😂

[@RvonA]

hehe xD i have mingles frineds

[@Sukkiejhay]

😂😂😂😂bro

[@DamianKeyes]

Motzer Alles Mist 😂

[@JohnnyMontilla]

bruh

[@oldsongg]

I went thru SO MANY KZbin videos just to find a real genuine video where is real facts! AND IM SO THANKFUL I FOUND THIS ONE!

[@deni1470]

Oh man, I had to go through this in two parts just so I could digest everything and take notes. This is some seriously unbelievable content man. Thank you so much - can't wait to implement it on some of my new music 😊

[@IrenePenaMusic]

same thoughts exactly! I'm 30 days out here (in AUGUST) --- were you able pull off a release in the last 6 months? I'd love to hear your experience!

[@koshaconsultant]

Thank you for this. I run a talent brand management and business development here in Africa (Zimbabwe). We implemented 50% of these listed items on most of our music products before stumbling upon your page and I look forward to testing this out on our next upcoming project releases. 2021 it is on! We have a great distribution partner, so the playlists part we score very well. The release visuals other than the Pop Up Event after event visual have been hard for us to score due to budgets other than the simple Audio Video for VEVO. Thank you so much for this. Will check for a 2021 Jan video first, then will be writing back to you in Feb 2020 after the next major release. This can be applied to other products not just music FYI if using digital and social media in your push plan.

[@mccheryl]

What music distribution company did you partner with please?

[@SakshatSawant]

I'VE NOTED DOWN EVERY SINGLE STEP FOR MY UPCOMING SONG... ILL COME BACK TO THIS COMMENT TO THANK YOU BECAUSE IM PRETTY SURE WITH THIS STRATEGY MY SONGS GONNA BLOW UP. THANKS G!

[@TheUnleashedSociety]

Sakshat you rap?

[@effisummerscreative]

I like the energy in this 😅

[@SakshatSawant]

@@effisummerscreative hey! Thanks there :) your channel seems to be quite informative too

[@effisummerscreative]

@@SakshatSawant Thanks! I'm hoping it helps people :)

[@SakshatSawant]

@@effisummerscreative it surely will, let's connect

[@timnixx5733]

Ive literally transcribed this advice into a google doc, its been invaluable thank you so much, i can probably achieve 90% of what you listed so stay tuned, my current single had no work put into it lol

[@MercuryRisingUk]

Thanks for this Damo! Lots to think about for sure, I’ve had the pen and paper out ;) We’ve got a new one out on Valentine’s Day so cant wait to put this into practice!

[@DamianKeyes]

Mercury Rising Fantastic! Thanks so much, keep me in the loop 😊

[@peacedeborah]

Thank you so much for this QUALITY content. I'm honestly so grateful!

[@predestinedmusic]

This is Incredible and blessings to you for giving this away for free. I'm dropping alot of new music in 2020 and I'm looking forward to using the techniques you've shared here. Thanks bro SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@IrenePenaMusic]

can't wait to see your 2020 releases! Hopefully we run in to each other out here on the socials!

[@dou3061]

It is incredible the fact that you're giving all this valuable information for free. It is really appreciated, man. Thank you very much. Commented and subscribed in order to help you with the algorithm. Please keep it up!

[@sofiastrand2744]

Thank you, I'm literally sitting and organising my next release right now so this is going to help so much!

[@DamianKeyes]

Sofia Strand Good luck! 😊 let me know how it goes!

[@sofiastrand2744]

@@DamianKeyes Thank you, I definitely will. The information you gave was really good and I have some more ideas coming as well and when it becomes time to do so I will send you a message with them maybe for your 2021 video as you said in the end. Also really looking forward to the management series as I'm sure there will be some great content there as well. Have taken about 5 pages worth of notes from the video so you really did give me a lot to think about.

[@DamianKeyes]

@@sofiastrand2744 Amazing, thank you so much. The first episode of the documentary comes out this week, I'm really excited!

[@dadbOddTheStoryteller]

@@sofiastrand2744 so much to think about!!! It's not often you come across a 50 minute video and not feel like you want to click away. Good luck with your release.

[@IrenePenaMusic]

samesies --- legit more organized now than in any other part of my music career.

[@utopiaproject5080]

As an upcoming rock band, we cannot thank you enough for these tips! We're glad we came across this video early in our career!

[@jdonproductions]

This video is spot on Damo - my band are releasing a single on the 31st and promo is about to start. This is stellar advice. Thank you!

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

WOW!!! I'm SO BLOWN AWAY by this estimable and EXTREMELY valuable content. I could easily see folks spending shiny pennies to access useful marketing information like this. Thank you SO MUCH for this incredible video Damian! I'm very new to your channel (I think this is my 2nd video) but I'm VERY impressed by the value you're bringing to the table. I haven't met anyone else who has been teaching so clearly and concisely on how to market music. I was SHOOK when you told the story about working so hard on a single, and then sending it out to all of the friends and family, posting on all of the social, even sending some links through SubmitHub, but very quickly running out of ideas of what to do. For me, marketing in particular has never been a work ethic problem, but I have always felt like I've been missing important aspects of it, despite knowing some of the most crucial elements (such as doing the hustle of messaging people by name and being kindly direct while personable as well. This video filled my cup overflowing with EXACTLY what I've been searching for --clean, concise, and invaluable advice on how to go about music marketing. You the man, Damian! 😁😁✊✊💯💯💓💓🔥🔥🔥🎵🎵🌱 I've learned more in this short time about marketing than I have learned in the majority of my 100+ hours of dipping my toes into learning how to market. Now I feel SO ebulliently exuberant to be moving forward in my music career. I'm confident that I will gain MUCH traction by applying these techniques you've included. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT brother (: Thank you again!! 💓💯👊 Also, if you don't mind checking out my newest single, Paradym Wakeup, it would mean so much, and any feedback would be IMMEASURABLY appreciated 🙏🙏🙏 paradymshift.bandcamp.com/paradym-wakeup-prod-by-malu/

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much for your lovely words!! It means a lot honestly, and glad you’re getting value from it 😊😊😊

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

@@DamianKeyes Hey you're most welcome!! you totally deserve it ✌️😁 I know what it's like to receive quality and in depth feedback on content that you've poured everything you've got into, so whenever I am particularly moved by a creators work, I'll always go out of my way to make sure I let them know (: . I'm about to watch this video for a second time and take some extra notes

[@EmilyMolloyMusic]

Thank you so much for this Damian! I have my LAUNCH DAY tomorrow, and I am really excited, but am so grateful for all of the advice for the 10 days post-launch day. I have another two singles to release over the next few months, so I will most definitely be following this list more carefully

[@Aastikya]

You have no idea how big of a favour you have done to all budding musicians! This is gold and want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am sure to try all that you've mentioned and here and come back with the story of How did it Go.

[@SimulationWorld101]

Why did I read the title as “how to promote you’re single in 2020” 😂😂😂

[@DamianKeyes]

While I think the video idea would be amazing I'm not sure I would be cut out to give relationship advice! lol

[@ElaineAeris]

BAHAHAHA that's hilarious!

[@JosiahClelland]

damn

[@bobafruti]

Tinder! Or uh... that other one if you’re like that.

[@lildroptop591]

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[@regisj6]

I don’t know but if anyone watch this and don’t take notes. Specially new Artists or soon to be Stars , you will regret it. The Future belong to those who works for it and put in the best they can. Great content and a subscriber. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@afroswanky]

0:00 Point has left the chat 3:20 Point joined the chat

[@SwaggRecordsJa]

You Are A Genius

[@timtrocke]

Dude that’s so funny 😂

[@pinkerthonyweeztano5698]

what?

[@timtrocke]

pinkerthony weeztano do you not see Afros comment!

[@dwinn7592]

Thank you

[@abktrauma]

Great video. I like the fact that you included actually included getting out there and not just social media. People forget how important grassroots is.

[@conundrumofesoterica6417]

I watched this on 1.5x speed and it was INTENSE 😂

[@OldJDotjdotjdot]

I watched it at 1.75x while taking notes, my hand felt like eminem on rap god

[@emoquent9447]

I rolled a blunt and watched this at 0.25x speed

[@learnsomethingawesome9560]

LOL. That's the best way to go.

[@JosiahClelland]

damn XD

[@BiancaShaw3]

😂😂😂 why you do that is the question😂😂

[@RappingManualYT]

The information in this video was super helpful man, thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@MastaPharaoh]

Great Info! It's funny I was actually typing all the points you made in the video and then I saw the link to the PDF at the end after I finished the whole list.. Doh! It probably helped better to know the concepts though. Anyway thank you very much for this!

[@DamianKeyes]

Always helps to write things out! 😊😊 not a problem, thank you so much!

[@DDelusionMusic]

This guy is the guardian angel for the people starting out. Subscribe new fellas!

[@BradNack]

Hey Damian, I really thought this was a cool, clear and awesome presentation. I managed a band in the 90's from California, before digital (Toad The Wet Sprocket). They ended up with a major deal and some successful albums, platinum ones. They were an indie band and we did many of the things you talk about, which helped them get the deal and grow a fan base. However, your video presents much more up to date and current information, which I plan to refer to with a number of new projects I am starting now. Thanks, also, I sent your link to some friends too.

[@RobertRothko]

I absolutely love "Feel This Way"

[@IrenePenaMusic]

"a band in the 90's from California"..... a bit humble you are. ;-) will be following your new projects!

[@jakevichnis3445]

as a fellow artist man I can say just how amazing your videos have been. Clears everything up in a game that's constantly changing. Appreciate you fam.

[@Nathankaye]

Awesome video Damo! I know you’re a really busy fella, but I’d love to interview you on my popular FM radio Show here in Byron Bay, Australia sometime and perhaps do a review if your book. Your content could really help my listeners. Let me know if you’re keen, bro. By the way, I saw Tones and I - Dance Monkey, busking on the streets of Byron Bay several times just over a year ago. Now she’s got this world wide number 1 hit! Sometimes success can happen super fast!

[@JohnnyMontilla]

Thanks for the tips man!

[@DamianKeyes]

Hope they’re useful for you! 🤟

[@NoFunHaus]

Been looking for advice on this 27:09 for months now thanks Damian

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@billlewis2211]

OK, using this to get our single form 15 m on Spotify to 20 mil... Thank you!!!!!

[@DamianKeyes]

Wow congrats that's incredible!!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@billlewis2211]

@@DamianKeyes I wish it was me... It's one of the artists we work with... :)

[@AMan-xy3lx]

Who's the artist man?

[@ashliphoenix8791]

Bill Lewis who is the artist? Would love to have a listen...

[@billlewis2211]

@@ashliphoenix8791 Shane Alexander. open.spotify.com/track/7zhxXSGNMVuWMOsFLq1r9h?si=esdNMzq4QZ-bpLJdTSOS_w

[@ElaineAeris]

Brilliant stuff! I'm just a SUPER NEW little novice, NO IDEA what I'm doing as a musician... however... I feel like I just unlocked a secret by watching this. I think people think all they need is content and then BOOM they'll make it big... but no one's gonna get anywhere without marketing and promotion. Thanks for the gold.

[@tidalwave_music]

Just when I'm about to release my new single haha. Sick advice as always Damo

[@DamianKeyes]

TIDALWAVE I love it when a plan comes together! Good luck dude keep me posted on it! 😊😊

[@KooNtakraOfficial]

my next single, and first for the year 2020 releases in 10days time, 3rd March, and this couldn't have come any better time than this. i'm surely following these steps. Bless dor this @Damiankeyes

[@shaunbanksmusic]

I literally started planning my new single release this weekend. Perfect timing Damo! Thanks!😎🤘

[@Fazsom01]

Same here. We just finished the mixing and mastering of that song.

[@DamianKeyes]

I do pride myself on my timing! 😜 Keep me posted, would love to hear it

[@shaunbanksmusic]

@@DamianKeyes If you subscribe, you definitely won't miss it! 😉

[@apexfrazier]

Shaun Banks Music I hope he subscribed! That was nice and smooth 😜

[@shaunbanksmusic]

@@apexfrazier hehe thanks! He didn't...but there is not much worthy content on my channel yet...new goal for 2020: make Damian subscribe! 😂

[@directedbypreston]

Don’t forget about the story so far part! I almost didn’t do it but I’m glad I did! I got a few more supporters with a larger audience that had a lot of influence to help me out! Thanks Damian

[@DamianKeyes]

If you would like a PDF version of this 20 day promotion plan for your single, there is a link in the description of this video! Good luck and may the force be with you.. oh no wait that’s Star Wars... Good luck and I hope you smash it! Damo x NEWS!👇👇👇 Recently, I've been finding it really difficult to reply to everyone who has been getting in touch and I wanted to find a better way to connect with you guys and help on a more day-to-day basis. So I’ve launched an exclusive private community just for you guys and me, where we can discuss industry strategies, you can engage in weekly livestreams and I can provide you with extra content to help your music career. ⚡JOIN MY EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR MORE CONTENT, LIVESTREAMS & STRATEGIES FOR YOUR MUSIC CAREER - www.damiankeyes.com

[@elifontofficial631]

Damian Keyes hey Damian! Really great video! I was hoping to gain access to the PDF you provided; however, when I follow the link it requires a password. Is this link still active and/or do you have the passcode in order to retrieve it? Thanks! Best, Eli Font

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

Just downloaded it! Thank you SO MUCH for this incredibly valuable video Damian! I'm very new to your channel (I think this is my 2nd video) but I'm VERY impressed by the value you're bringing to the table. I haven't met anyone else who has been teaching so clearly and concisely on how to market music. I was SHOOK when you told the story about working so hard on a single, and then sending it out to all of the friends and family, posting on all of the social, even sending some links through SubmitHub, but very quickly running out of ideas of what to do. For me, marketing in particular has never been a work ethic problem, but I have always felt like I've been missing important aspects of it, despite knowing some of the most crucial elements (such as doing the hustle of messaging people by name and being kindly direct while personable as well. This video filled my cup overflowing with EXACTLY what I've been searching for --clean, concise, and invaluable advice on how to go about music marketing. You the man, Damian! 😁😁✊✊💯💯💓💓🔥🔥🔥🎵🎵🌱 I've learned more in this short time about marketing than I have learned in the majority of my 100+ hours of dipping my toes into learning how to market. Now I feel SO ebulliently exuberant to be moving forward in my music career. I'm confident that I will gain MUCH traction by applying these techniques you've included. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT brother (: Thank you again! Also, if you don't mind checking out my newest single, Paradym Wakeup, it would mean so much, and any feedback would be IMMEASURABLY appreciated 🙏🙏🙏 paradymshift.bandcamp.com/paradym-wakeup-prod-by-malu/

[@Bodybagzo]

Though I'm not releasing a single, I am releasing my first EP in 14 days on July 10th, and will implement some of these strategies. Thank You @damian keyes!

[@LoganSmithMusic]

I am 100% implementing this. Thank you Damian!

[@DamianKeyes]

Logan Smith thanks so much! Good luck - would love to hear how it goes dude

[@levicashmusic7]

now this is CLEARLY the universe speaking to me. I literally am preparing for my single release next month and was trying my best to come up with a marketing plan. I had something written down but not in this type of detail and day by day sort of checklist. This is pure gold. subscription well earned!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Levi!! It means a lot honestly 😊😊Would be great to hear how you're getting on!

[@levicashmusic7]

Damian Keyes I’ll definitely let you know!

[@bruceimig7990]

The man knows what he’s talking about

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much 😊😊

[@wildeocean]

Some really useful ideas. One thing that I would like to add from experience is that brainstorm always be thinking of how you can do what you are doing better, because every individual situation is different and there are always things that we are overlooking.

[@santanusingh1984]

Dude start a podcast already! 💓

[@Ston3808]

A lot of people in the comments clearly don't know the difference between your and you're.... Helpful outline man. Thx

[@learnsomethingawesome9560]

#Facts Jus

[@jamyoungmusic]

Day 21: (Looking into the mirror) Now we have 20 days to do it all over. what’s the new single we’re dropping? 🙈

[@keko967]

I'm working my way straight to the top 🙌 wishing all other small artists luck 💜 hope to see y'all blowing up one day

[@Chaos-ib1my]

We're actually using your plan right now. We'll see how it goes.

[@DamianKeyes]

Good luck! 🤟😊

[@ismailDvampire]

i just went to your channel i like metal songs specially black metal songs! really lookin forward to you guys! i definitely subscribed rn! btw my very first single out now! mind checking? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX2pc31_gL9kjMk have a good day

[@Yezu666]

Thanks so much for this! There are so many videos which are vague as AF, this one is full of concrete ideas. For someone doing this for the first time, who has no idea even where to begin, it's priceless.

[@crisnla1]

Damian do you think it’s a good idea for when it’s time to start the next single, on my Instagram should I delete some of the previous posts from the last launch so it doesn’t look as messy? Or is it good to leave it all there as “content”?

[@DamianKeyes]

Id leave it there as part of the story unless you feel unhappy with it and then there is no harm in deleting it 🙂🙂🙂

[@easykrohn]

This is one of the best if not THE best video I have ever seen regarding music marketing! Thank you for this!

[@MzSoulll]

Well this definitely gets a like and a subscribe from me.

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much! Honestly so appreciated 😊😊

[@ASHWYN]

If you're here, and you are releasing a single soon, wishing you all the best! The hard work will pay off ❤️

[@WRMHOLEMUSIC]

I'm single but why would I wanna promote that

[@DamianKeyes]

😂😂

[@bronsonscott]

Man this was incredible honestly. So much free game. thank youuuu

[@hashshashiyinn]

Can’t believe no one has put time stamps for the video in the comments😩😩

[@DamianKeyes]

I'll be posting a .pdf in the next few days just under the video, stay tuned!

[@StantawnKendrick]

Hope to apply this... hopefully by then the world is in a bit better shape

[@ChadRockwell]

Do I see a rocker verb in the back? C:

[@DamianKeyes]

Chad Rockwell Yes you do! I’m such a huge fan of Orange 🤟 As a bass player, I use two AD200 heads #geeksquad

[@DaiUrbanMusica]

Really useful info! Im excited tomorrow I will write my 20 day plan. Me encantó! Me encantaría esta calidad de contenido en español para todos los que no comprenden el inglés, quiero probar esto!

[@leaghetto4082]

Caspian Promotion is the best Video Promotion Service. THey do specialized adds for your video campaign to get organic audience.

[@comet4011]

Thank you for taking the time to record this and put it here

[@AdamizedBeats]

Sometimes I think that one need to change their promoting strategies every 3months or so man.

[@learnsomethingawesome9560]

Good idea

[@jimmyhankins7487]

Great video-very well thought out. One minor thing: print media and reviewers generally may require more time to get a press release and prepare it for publication. If you put an embargo date on the press release then you should be able to send it out early and have it all drop on your release date. (Not everyone follows the rules tho) You’ve got a new fan-really looking forward to diving into your channel! Thanks

[@iAmDrigoSteel]

good stuff man, i've told some of my audio clients about this even before you uploaded this video and they have all been doing better with their numbers.

[@justusnorth9489]

Really good content, I appreciate you not over producing it and over editing, just good clear ideas straight from the man himself. Respect!

[@DamianKeyes]

that means a lot, thank you!

[@AlishaTodd]

You are so freaking wonderful. You deliver not just knowledge, but creative ideas as well! Which is really gold, thank you thank you thank you!

[@andrewbuhman1066]

This was extremely helpful for me. Just breaking into the business, so this is about the best information I could have hoped for.

[@alyssaherren8957]

This is THE MOST HELPFUL, THOUGHTFUL, AND WELL PUT TOGETHER VIDEO FOR ARTISTS. I'M SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU and you made this seem actually FUN and exciting and possible!!!!! Much love.

[@casinotuesday2224]

Watching this in 2021, getting ready to release our 3rd single..... THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION

[@norcalnextup]

I really appreciate you makin this video man, even though you're genre may be relevant to bands this advice is still applicable to all genres!

[@RajBeats]

Super super valuable, have been looking for a blueprint like this for singles and boom this video shows up. Thanks a lot Damian

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much Raj 😊😊😊

[@YoRayBurger]

16:02 - i really like this. In the past I have been so "afraid" of posting the same content multiple times in one day on Instagram, but you can always just archive/hide/delete the post down the road if you're looking to keep an aesthetic on your feed.

[@IrenePenaMusic]

ooh - fantastic suggestion

[@withheavyheartsofficial8477]

Got a couple of singles on the way 2020, Im very thankful for this video! Thanks for giving me lots of ides! Im totally gonna try this on every one! Great video mate!

[@JoeyKuntz]

Thanks Damian!! I've been learning a lot from your posts. I've recently been suffering with the idea that, "I don't want to bother people" with my music posts. Thanks for reaffirming that we need to be smashing them in the faces with our content!!