How To Release A Single With Zero Fans and Zero Money

[@DamianKeyes]

The like button is happiest when it’s like a 90’s dance track. 🎤 I’m blue da ba de da ba da ba de da ba 🎤 You know what to do.

[@2realtanay]

Can you make a video on artist just starting out !

[@DamianKeyes]

Hey dude, give me some context, how early we talking?

[@2realtanay]

I'm been watching your videos for a long time but this the first time I'm talking to you... I want a video on how should a guy gain subs / streams and connection to people..fans..etc For an artist who is been started about a year ago but nothing has much changed ... You do great work I appreciate a lot thanks..♥️

[@DoozerMcDoozeTV]

Worst Dad Joke Ever

[@Regardsband]

Always respect a shameless pun! 😂

[@TheMentalblockrock]

Next video will be "HOW TO RELEASE A SINGLE WHEN YOU HAVE ZERO TALENT AND ZERO SONGS".

[@aibaz343]

😅😅🤣🤣

[@ryan6840]

Just makes me think of that south park scene where chef says you got the heart, but you don't have the talent haha

[@TheMentalblockrock]

@Austin Findley It was a joke!

[@DonnieRiddimReggae]

Lol

[@fatimaonmaui2948]

@@TheMentalblockrock funny

[@DanDeVitaMusic]

"You are one song away from greatness. You are one song away from changing someone's life." Man, that quote hit home at just the right moment. I decided I'm releasing a live EP (I know, I know), and this video has been pretty helpful and motivating. Keep making awesome content, Damo! You're helping a lot of people.

[@dynamite215]

Super authentic 👌

[@MatthewLittleMusic]

Cannot believe the timing on this!! I'm just about to release my second single on Friday, couldn't asked for a better vid!!

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome dude!! Good luck for it, you got this 🤟👊

[@HijodeIlegalOficial]

Best of luck! 👏🏻

[@jjh8367]

I'll look out for it! I'm excited for you man!

[@AreebMahmood]

how'd you get the OAC? KZbin said I needed to be part of their Partner Program

[@EthanPhangcho]

Hey man, me too.

[@HowardCharlesUK]

There's a lot of gems in this video. I like the bike pedalling analogy for momentum, and that family/friends are going to support your FIRST release way more than your later ones (I certainly found that in my own experience 😂)

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Howard! 👊👊

[@giftofthegab2888]

The timing of this video couldn’t be better. Really needed to hear this

[@thatsjohnj]

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[@5dollarbeats524]

Can we appreciate the video quality of his content? 👏🏻

[@marek-maria-lipski]

Greetings. 1. You're right. First hit (sold well in Asia) I did with an Ipad and Samsung smartphone. The music motif was important and 8 bars. Up to 3 minutes. For all. 2.No teens buy song. Not even on youtube or Spotify. Often music platforms are great marketing, Yes, that's true in a way. But? That was and is an illusion. Gigantic marketing? Yes. That's right. Yes but no more. Illusion? If you have a hit, anything is possible. Also on Tiktok. 3. Well, are there alternatives? Yes. Everything you say is great. Great tips so I'll be back.

[@gibarcellos]

Love to see all the notes on the people's names, we are all small artists in this together! Let's gooo!

[@redoemusic]

To be Honest Damian ,i do this exactly tips last year before i release my single ,it's really work and i feel like i was born to do this 😅!! ,and absolutely i never forget your amazing videos you teach us a lot of stuff mate✌ THANK U MAN ❤!!

[@DamianKeyes]

Love this!! Keep killing it dude, you’re doing great 🤟🤟

[@chloemadisonmusic]

By chance I saw one of your videos and almost didn't bother clicking as I've watched so many cringe marketing videos for musicians. I am so happy I decided to watch it. I have no fans and no money and I'm getting ready to release my very first single and was completely overwhelmed trying to figure out how to go about it. Thank you, thank you for making these videos and sharing your knowledge! Not only have you helped me build a solid foundation for sharing my music, but your videos have helped build my confidence going into my first release. I'm excited to get my music out there :)

[@masquerade0133]

Hi Damian, my band is about to release our first ever single and is kind of historical for me cause I have been wanting to release music for 10 years but never did it! I came to KZbin for guidance cause I'm literally confused about what to do for promotion and for getting a fanbase. And I'm glad I found you because you're putting me in the right direction. Thanks a lot and keep releasing top content! :)

[@bodingmusic]

Telling a story is definitely the hardest thing to do, but it’s also important to create unique and interesting content, build a community and then release as more music as you can 🔥

[@CharlieDof93]

This guy should be a motivational speaker

[@AdamSpade]

We are one, Herbert.

[@MelodiesUnheard]

Hi Damian! I'm releasing the first single with my band in 5 days. Without watching your videos I wouldn't know how to do it properly, but now everything goes just as I wanted it to be and people are going with me on my journey now! Just wanted to say a huge thank you for your educational content!

[@hilsinger4063]

so much hope! thank you for sharing the light and precision. first streaming song release later this month with a music video I directed and shot. nervous/excited/grateful. making music is a brand new part of my life. started learning guitar 5 years ago after being diagnosed with bone cancer and singing in the hospital and somehow I'm still here, and I just love music so much. I love to write, sing, learn. and now I'm getting excited about how to work through this side of things. thank you damian.

[@lilramon]

Man your content is so good and helpful, i'm planning on release my first single this year and the thing about starting from scratch is that very often you feel like you don't know wtf is going on, and your videos really help me with that.

[@josiasgaspar6233]

Damian!! I'm from Brazil and my native language is portuguese. My English is not fluent but, it's sufficient to understand everything you say. I fell so, so, so, so, so blessed for that!!!! You bless me hugelly man!!! You are giving gold and diamonds!!! I'm studying all your videos!!! I know that my results will be hundreds times better with your advices! No words to thank you!! And today was very special!! The phrases you told about number 1, for example, really impacted my life!!

[@nckname]

Damian, you're the epitome of someone who walks the talk: "provide real value and they will come". Thanks for the great content

[@TheHeavenlyBridegroomMusic]

Yes!

[@ShanikHughes]

You are awesome

[@TonyFortes432]

I will release my first song soon. Thank you for your help. 🙏🤗

[@t.p.monareng2370]

Thank you Damian... For a person about to release their first song - I personally appreciate just how authentic you are. There's a lot of wisdom you share here which makes a lot of sense. Thanks again.

[@FourInchCats]

Thanks, really helpful, just release my first EP, this stuff is all new to me, exciting but so much unknown! :)

[@kevinroberts8075]

Wow, this is great advice. I'm a few weeks away from my "first release" and this is exactly the advice I needed to make that happen. Thanks!

[@nrffilms1740]

I wish I knew this stuff when I released my first single. I’ve already released a couple of singles and “album”. I don’t wanna say I have a fan base, but I do have a very small group of people that like my music and follow me; that’s great. I wanna grow more of a fan base and this video and your channel in general has been really helping me recently. So thank you so much!

[@DamianKeyes]

Glad to help dude! Focus on the right things and just keep going 1% a day 😊😊😊

[@Vortexafternoon]

I am in the same boat!

[@Low_violin]

Are you on Spotify? I'd love to hear your music!

[@phildyerguitar]

After 10 years as a session musician i'm releasing my own music for the first time on 3rd July and all of these tips are incredibly useful! Thanks for imparting useful, practical tips rather than "get 10,000 bot listens and ruin your statistics indefinitely"

[@DamianKeyes]

Good luck!! Yeah for sure lol, that won’t help anyone!

[@joshdrewpic]

Thanks man, it just feels good to hear someone that is both tell me to get off my ass while also empowering and encouraging me to do a release right. After months of recording / mixing / mastering and finally just wanting to put something out there, DO MORE isn't exactly what I want to hear but I believe I can respect this song/EP/etc by releasing with some intention in mind. THANKS

[@YeiraMarieSongs]

Thank you for this video! My First release will be on January 17th on my son’s birthday. You were literally preaching to me. I am one song away. I am happy I finally started this journey. Let’s do this!

[@bfryemusic]

Yes! This vid is definitely for me- I really appreciate you and your channel Damian!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks man! 👊👊

[@EthanJamesMOJO]

I binge through Damian Keyes’ vids every other night. Unbelievably helpful! It’s hard trying to get a following when you play 60s/70s style rock, the “irrelevant” genre. But when we record our music, I know with everything I’ve been learning from him I’ll generate some buzz. Thank you for all your tips!

[@jamestoops7228]

Great advice. The first time doing anything is the hardest. I think another point would be the first time is never perfect. Its important to keep learning and going forward with it.

[@DamianKeyes]

Yep! You can't learn without going for it and taking action, so taking action whether it's perfect or not is the important thing :)

[@fenderfurch]

I just sign in the free trial in the web page and I cant be more happy I just cant stop to listen all the great content , and I hired the masterclass web page but this is exactly what I am looking for, from the bottom of my heart Thank you!! this will be the best money that I will spend in my life and I am living in a country with a lots of economical problems in a about 1 week I will release my first single but I didn't have any clue how to do it

[@DamianKeyes]

That really really means a lot to me thank you so so much for the comment 😊😊😊

[@fenderfurch]

@@DamianKeyes you are welcome!!

[@chadvelour]

Thx Mum !!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@DamianKeyes]

😂😂 thanks dude

[@rigelstv]

your suggestions helping me alot of ways I can't even describe.♥️♥️. real and genuine. you really took my attention

[@lilbarz5226]

First video I watch from this channel & it gets a subscription from me. Your attitude holds a lot of power!

[@alonzo2k]

Perfect timing on watching this vid currently mixing our first single hopefully get to release soon

[@BVNmusic]

Thank you for all the edifying content! I have been using your (and others like you) advice for a while! currently 244 subscribers and slowly growing!

[@eldee_musical]

Your video amazed me. All you mentioned in this video was my true situation. I created my first single and I thought it was fantastic, but i was fearful not knowing how to release it because of my finance. This video helped me a lot to change my mindset. Thank you truly. LD Levarson from Malaysia.

[@SofoniBeats]

Yes, I believe so many followers or fans love it when they know they are here on your journey from the start.

[@justemusicme]

Dude!!! You are closing in on 100k!! Congrats! Thanks for the great information always!

[@DamianKeyes]

Closing in!! Maybe this week 😊😊

[@psykedelixmusic]

you are amazing! we are releasing our first ep on june 04 2021. super excited to try the tips that iv learned on this channel! ty so much for the advice!

[@mynameiszoro]

Straight to the point, flawless speech, very helpful. I'm happy to be a part of your community fam

[@bennyseos]

this one might be your most powerful and helpful video you've ever made man. So glad you're out here helping us to save money and time for research so we can do what we actually want which is making music. Love you man, keep it up!

[@imani.nothando]

this is exactly what I needed to hear right now! I'm planning on releasing my first song next Friday and I'll definitely be using your tips to make that as successful as it can be! ✨

[@TheFly1623]

Imani Nothando what’s it called

[@mashburnofficial]

I've got a first time release coming up, and I found this video so helpful and encouraging. Thank you so much!

[@loghanlongoria3423]

I can’t thank you enough! I’m releasing my first single next month and I was feeling kinda lost and not sure all I could do with no fan base but this video gave me direction and steps to move forward! Thank you:)

[@KellyDante]

I think I’m a Damo stan at this point 😂 and wow the power of Soundcloud should NOT be underestimated!! I had a throwaway track called ‘Roses & Violets’ blow up on there, it was an actual madness! I have an audience but I feel like I just need to start posting music again on these because my life got chaotic & additionally the stress of pre-planning for Spotify etc. had been putting me off too 💙

[@laddpkfr]

i hate the stress that´s comming with putting on music to streaming services. I feel like all the marketing strategies are killing my creativity :/

[@kocinski8734]

You're an inspiration Damian. My journey is about to start (yet again). No expectations tbh, but I love the idea of looking after my few followers and plan to enjoy doing that at least. All the best, Ian.

[@cheviiangel9387]

The power of 1 song. Get your house in order. Everything is an opportunity to get your music in front of someone who hasn't heard you. Good advice.

[@fatimaonmaui2948]

The music industry is flooded due to the pandemic situation I am going to be patient Especially being that the hit tunes today are simply all sequenced What happened to full band sounds like real ! So so disappointing so buy a keyboard and press buttons And that’s the new vibe Dang

[@Chisandrabenedict]

Awesome, I grabbed a lot from you now. My first single is about to be released a few days from now. Thanks, you got a new family here.

[@showdivine]

Great video. 👍🏽

[@Meresha]

so close to 100,000 subscribers. Congrats Damian!

[@felipediazdevivar4869]

Thanks Damian! Your videos are really helpfull, had realese a single two months ago and your tips are really helpfull to grow my audience! Greetings from Argentina

[@DamianKeyes]

I wanna visit Argentina! That’s awesome! Keep smashing it 👊👊👊

[@felipediazdevivar4869]

@@DamianKeyes Thanks!!! As you said, it's possible to do a lot of things without investing, I can't agree more, the results can be incredible if you take your time in doing your best! I had made a music video alone recording in a forest and with a music stand that holds the phone. then edit, if you have the time to see the result here I leave it 😃 it would be really appreciated! See you in your next video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqPQqnyKpLB1fc0

[@thatsjohnj]

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[@tariyerimusic1761]

wow.....Thankyou so much so...its a load of information.... I am actually releasing my new video today and this video just shaped my mind😊

[@it_is_yamen]

Yes, I need more of those zero fans videos !! 🔥🔥

[@DamianKeyes]

More coming 👊👊

[@it_is_yamen]

@@DamianKeyes 🤘🏼😭 yessss please master

[@NoxKhumalo]

Your videos are so helpful thank you

[@philipjordan6789]

I needed your information so bad thank you my friend from Mississippi

[@neilandlife]

One day I will be that person I wanna be and I will return to this comment box to thank you . We need such motivation . Keep up the good work .

[@jeremymerc]

This video came at a perfect time for me! Getting ready to release my first single! Thank you so much Damian!!🔥

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome Jeremy!! Go smash it bro 👊👊

[@Hopetvtrends]

I’m dropping my new single soon. Thanks for sharing

[@itsvenuskwong]

I released my first single 2 days before this video was live :/ I can totally resonate when Damian said "you are one song away from greatness, one song away from changing someone's life". This is why I make music! Thanks man for the great content!

[@thorstenkrampe5975]

Thanks for the Video. I enjoy your experience and tipps. Actually I'm in the situation to start exactly THERE.

[@qydelldavis1742]

I’m about to the release the first song to my first album, excited!!!!!!

[@cristian00alvarez]

well done Keyes! thanks for the info!

[@CountryMusicMan]

YES DAMO I needed this. My single is out Friday!

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome dude!! Smash it 🤟🤟

[@jamesneedsmusic3937]

Country Music Man Aha same dude, good luck with yours! Would love to have a listen to yours if you drop your socials XD

[@HijodeIlegalOficial]

Best of luck! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@victorcesar2832]

You have no idea how much you inspire me! 💜

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much, means a lot honestly 😊😊😊

[@maddism]

Getting my first release out this week. Been doing music for about 20 years. Thank you for this video. Wish me luck!

[@kaiyacutler8000]

Hey Damian! I wanted to thank you so much for your videos. I have been scouring the internet for lots of music related content, and I absolutely LOVE your approach!! Some of the videos out there have quite a bit of fluff, but I love how yours have applicable strategies and advice! Real "meat" to them😊 As a singer-songwriter who currently falls under the description of the video, I super appreciate your advice. Your perspective in a couple videos that you have mentioned the power of really serving and giving value to one person has resonated with me a ton! Helping people is really why I got into music in the first place... it is why I write songs and music quite literally saved my life on several occasions (I had a musical therapist when I was on life support in the hospital.) Anyway I appologize for a long comment, but I am super excited to continue to grow as an artist by watching your video, and have the tool and skill set to make the dreams and goals I have a reality😊 Thanks so much for your quality content! It is changing lives!

[@mikeandersonwa]

Thank you for posting this video Damian!! This is super relevant for me since my new band is releasing our first single in a couple weeks :)

[@DamianKeyes]

Not a problem! Good luck with the release, you’ll kill it 🤟🤟

[@starlenebeymusic5024]

Thx 4 this! Dropping in 30 days.

[@JoeTennesseemusic]

Hey mate, thanks for your video I really appreciate it! And yes I’m excited to release my very first single in the upcoming months [happy as Larry]. Never thought I ended up in making music… from a conscript cook, to a [former] teamleader of the Dutch Pathfinder platoon… and now just started as a singer songwriter

[@torrivicks]

Thank you so much for this, this has really great content! I'm going to release my first single this Friday and this video couldn't have had a better timing! :)

[@aidandavis5982]

Man....... I just know I like listening to music and hopefully one day make an incredible track of my own, but damn this marketing side of things is kinda wild. ;p;

[@BerlinStold]

As always, this is sooo helpful and above all motivating. My new single is being distributed to the stores right now and will be released on Juli 10. I‘ve already planend out content that will go along with it. Today I designed art work matching banners and profil pictures. 💪

[@inimeiskitchen]

Thank you so much for this little Video. It gave me some selfconfidence back👀I release my first EP on September the 3th and I am so excited. 🙈

[@HijodeIlegalOficial]

I will be releasing my first single very soon! I am super excited and just loved this video! It got me so pumped up! Thank you for all you do and blessings to you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@BangfieldOfficial]

Working my way through all of your videos! A lot of great tips here!! 🙌

[@demoinglife]

I want to do my first release, hopefully July. Just started doing research on what to do, I'm hoping I can take content like this and implement it as best as I can. Thanks Damian!

[@michellevogelmusic]

Always great content and advice. Damian is the Holy Grail of knowledge for all independent artists! Happy to say I've used many tips and tricks for my own music channel on KZbin, as well as my Spotify releases. Thanks so much :)

[@DamianKeyes]

I really appreciate this, thanks so much Michelle 🙂🙂

[@mossjones4273]

I have the passion for this but was so lost on the logistics. What a kick in the pants to stumble across your videos today! Thanks for giving me some tools to go forward. I cannot wait to learn more!

[@annabeamusic]

I'm about to release my first single, such a great video. Thank you so much!

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

Thankyou for this. I released a single last week. The difficult thing is getting interest from more than the usual few people (friends and family), especially when I’m not gigging.

[@DamianKeyes]

It’s very difficult. But it’s a journey, and you just wanna aim to be 1% better every day. That equates to a lot over time, it’s a slow build. Keep going 👊

[@commondog3956]

Damian! I am super stoked on this video. I don't know anything about strategies or marketing but I made some mistakes as in all my years, I have never been a band leader before but now I am and my band started by releasing a single last year from our demo with a poor ad campaign just featuring about 15 to 30 seconds of music and briefly explaining the release and what we do and of course never got anything out of it. I have actually cultivated a single super fan so far and have nurtured that relationship the best I can but fast forward a year and now we are sitting on a debut full length album and a diy music video but haven't played a show since early 2020 or been active on socials and only update our website and occassionally instagram. Without momentum and activity, our drummer pitched us to a friend who worked at a radio station and then that person also said they didn't need to hear more because our music was shit to them and I felt the socials and lack of following is what influenced the opinion our music was no good but I have connected with plenty of people who are legitimately engaged and enjoy it. Do you have any solid advice for someone in this position? Can this video still apply to my own band?

[@CMBcountmyblessings]

My my my, I'm so amazed. You a life coach. Great adviser💯 🔥

[@gozeeprecious9434]

Am about to release my first song and just confuse me on how to put thing together. But this video has giving me clarity...

[@franciscocamargomusica]

Thanks Damian! This is some of the information I needed right now, it's so difficult to start something, I really appreciate your video and channel

[@Momegz]

you're such a motivating person man, thank you for this

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much! Keep smashing it, you got this 👊

[@benriley5206]

Our vocalist is in the studio TODAY recording vocals to the first 3 tracks we have so this is perfect timing. Loving the videos mate!

[@MattJCardy]

Love your videos Damian!! You're helping new artists like me so much! Just put out my first release and wanted to express my gratitude to you for the guidance you put in these videos!

[@awtriphop]

Damian always give the more accurate answer. There been videos that let me thinking what I was doing...for days! hahaha. Love to see you help us begginners and wannabes! You are the best! Love from Buenos Aires, Argentina! (Luigi)

[@furahx_]

Thank you so much🙏🏿 I’m releasing my debut single this year; watching this video really helps and takes away the fear/anxiety of the unknown.

[@DamianKeyes]

Appreciate you, thank you. The biggest video of the year is dropping today. 'How to release a single in 2024'. It's a big one, hope it helps 🙂🙂

[@ethangardnermusic483]

My second single is coming out on thursday! The big one before my first album! Thanks for this video. I find it very insightful and I can't wait to apply it!

[@ayrod2924]

Releasing my first song this week! Super nervous, but I can’t wait. Thanks for the tips, this video couldn’t have come out at a better time!

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome!! Good luck for it dude 👊👊

[@ayrod2924]

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[@luigineighbours]

Aweomse stuff as always Damian! Releasing my first single June 26th so this comes at just the right time!

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

Damian😍 just 1.4k subscribers to the silver plaque. Congratulations again !!!🙂 And btw I have a release coming next week😊

[@robertabertogna6135]

you are really inspiring me now..

[@shirtal-ezer194]

Thank you soooo much for all the information you put put there for us. I recently joined your community and I've been learning so much and can't wait to release my first song

[@DamianKeyes]

Welcome!! Let’s do this 👊😊

[@ansel123able]

Hey Damian Keyes , thank you for the words of wisdom - never to underestimate the power of one.. I will be releasing my next single later this Month , Thank you .. God bless you