How To Release A Single With Zero Fans and Zero Money

I've been getting a lot of comments recently, saying are these strategies viable for my first release when I have no fans. And the answer is yes, and no! For your first release, you do need to amend how you do things, for example you can't have a big build up, as you're not building up for anyone just yet. But there's so many things you can do to totally SMASH your first release, so you can get building on your career.
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Hey! I’m Damian Keyes and I've worked with musicians every day of my life for the past 20 years. The internet is de ply untrusting understandably and here is my background so you can have the full picture.
When I was 18, I was signed to a major label and at 23 I co-founded a Music University in Europe called BIMM (valued at $300M). I’m also a bass player, I’ve played for a number of artists including Eric Clapton, Alanis Morrisette and Billy Cobham. I initially retired at 30, but realised that life gets boring if you’re not building!
I have always been in-between the music industry and education which is how I ended up building my KZbin channel - I’ve been teaching artists how to release music long before it was a ‘niche’! I now educate artists around the world with my Academy, KZbin channel and Social Agency.
It’s great to meet you and looking forward to working together on your music!

[@DamianKeyes]

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[@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! 😂

[@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 👌

[@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

[@FindleyMusician]

Zero talent & zero songs? Outsource to talent better than you.

[@TheMentalblockrock]

@@FindleyMusician It was a joke!

[@DonnieRiddimReggae]

Lol

[@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.

[@5dollarbeats524]

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

[@Burl_Hurlbutt]

Hey Damian, have you considered doing a video on starting social media pages from the ground up for a new band? As in, first creating them, what to include, what to do once they're made, and all that? Would be a huge help!

[@giftofthegab2888]

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

[@just1johnj]

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[@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 :)

[@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! 👊👊

[@cristian00alvarez]

well done Keyes! thanks for the info!

[@nadzellis2248]

Enjoying watching and learning, thank you.

[@alonzo2k]

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

[@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! :)

[@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!

[@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! 🙏🏻❤️

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@neemadaniel3725]

This is very insightful Damian, thank you for teaching us💯💯

[@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.

[@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.

[@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:)

[@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!!

[@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

[@MASTERBORIGINAL]

Your tutorials are the best thank you so much!!❤️

[@jjh8367]

This is perfect timing! I plan to release a few singles through July-October. I have to come up with content and videos but baby steps. This is a fantastic video! Thank you! 💕💕💕

[@lilbarz5226]

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

[@mynameiszoro]

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

[@malertricks]

This is really a great motivation for me ! Thank you so much!!

[@Dougietrain]

I feel like this was a God send!! I’m getting ready to release my first single in the next couple of months and this came up as a recommended video! Thank you so much for this content it has really inspired/helped me.

[@therealmozone5563]

I needed this, thanks

[@BangfieldOfficial]

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

[@hebronwatson9532]

Great video, Damian!! Straight quality, like always!

[@lilycarone5116]

Your videos are incredibly helpful! Thank you!!

[@jadreza8182]

This will help so many people. Great that you identified this need 👍

[@jdonahue]

This is the video I was looking for! Nice, thank you!

[@CMBcountmyblessings]

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

[@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!

[@isitunlimited]

This is great. Exciting and applicable to any creative artistic venture!

[@cambly2680]

Thanks for the tips!

[@davidjoseph7859]

Great advice thank you.

[@Meresha]

so close to 100,000 subscribers. Congrats Damian!

[@gethynjonesuk]

Very useful information - another helpful video from you. Thanks.

[@KnoxvilleMX]

This is specifically the video that i was looking for! I just recently have seen your videos since I'm about to send my first song to a label and then well, start building. Your videos are great, keep up the good work!

[@sutharmian]

Thank you so much ! Super informative and helpful ! 🙏❤️

[@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.

[@MrDodi14141]

GREAT VIDEO THANKS DAMIAN:)

[@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!

[@SimonNBarker]

Love your passion, it's infectious!

[@mashburnofficial]

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

[@riverarrowofficial]

I’m releasing my first single super soon! I’m so stoked and grateful for your videos, so informative!

[@ajdoesbass]

Working on making some music for the first release at some point! Happy to see a comment from a previous video turned into its own video! Thanks for the info Damo. Definitely a rewatch pre-release time

[@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!

[@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!

[@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! :)

[@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!

[@bfryemusic]

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

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks man! 👊👊

[@097Lipe]

The timing of the video was perfect to me! Thanks a lot.

[@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!

[@LivyJarmusch]

Such a great video! Thanks for taking the time to share those little nuggets of wisdom. I'm prepping for a release within the next few months, so the timing for all of this is perfect! Everything shared in the video absolutely helps build that excitement for the fact that there is SO much opportunity! It all starts with the one! :D

[@FreedomEscapismASMR]

Another cool video. Thank you

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@conradwagener8510]

Hey Damian. Thanks for your videos. This is the second one I have watched. We (there are 4 of us) are finalising our first single and your advice is much appreciated. Much love from sunny Cape Town.

[@vvglxy]

I got my first single coming up next week!! Thank you for the timing of this video 🖤🖤

[@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)

[@kevinkyhn3917]

Awesome video!!!

[@johnsonbeats1727]

wow I really appreciate for this powerful video am just about to release my single next week I had no idea, but now I get some sense thank you sir for the video...

[@leandrobastosmusic]

This was inspiring, thank you!! 🙏

[@williamwilkinson2959]

Man you r really on beat txs 4 the good n relevant advice

[@Biguglybuilder]

Happy for you.

[@luigineighbours]

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

[@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 🤟🤟

[@rom_ash_ca]

Thank you so much Damian, the video is really helpful! Hope you get to 100k soon.

[@scottmcdowell27]

This is brillaint and inspiring advice. Just what I need to hear for my debut release!

[@onewillprice]

Well done and well said

[@AllanGildea]

Excellent Damian, thank you very much.

[@FR-ho6pn]

You’re a legend! Thank you man!

[@thorstenkrampe5975]

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

[@diablilloperdio]

Great content on this channel! I've had a Soundcloud and KZbin for a few years as a music hobbyist, but I've been wanting to do more with it as my content improves. Not that it's that great, but still. I seriously need to get some better graphics. This was a good kick in the ass to get going. Thanks!

[@Isaacelijahmusic]

Binging your content and it’s incredibly encouraging as a solo artist with no following, no money and no idea how to release my first official EP! I am crafting my songs and set a my date for a goal to obtain! 🔥 ❤️

[@philipjordan6789]

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

[@gothichippy33]

Always great listening to you.. Working on my second music video and thanks loads for sharing your thoughts :)

[@NoxKhumalo]

Your videos are so helpful thank you

[@dervishkizi]

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. 🙈

[@erwar87]

Thanks for what you do for new artists

[@eemelinissi]

I just had to pause this video to tell you how inspirational guy you are. I can see you have a true passion for these things and that enthusiasm catches! You are most definitely making a difference for all the people like me who are dreaming to become musicians! :)

[@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 👊😊

[@nckname]

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

[@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic]

Yes!

[@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 :)

[@diegomedel8317]

Thank you for all the great advices

[@CoffeeRising]

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!

[@uniworkhorse]

Thanks a ton Damian! I've had a small audience on KZbin from when I used to make tech videos but now I've been thinking about making music so this is really helpful!

[@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic]

This is awesome content. I'm blessed.

[@qydelldavis1742]

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

[@thepeladeauprojectband8943]

That was a great post Damien.

[@TonyFortes432]

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

[@aderossman580]

blessed i really dig all your videos so informativewe r in da process right now of releasing our very first single ,, n da insites u presented, i can c it thanks a million

[@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!