The 100K Daily Spotify Streams Blueprint

[@PutSomeDsonThatBlink]

Can we see the content of the artist you helped?

[@DamianKeyes]

@@PutSomeDsonThatBlink would this help you to justify why you should take action or perhaps justify why you should make excuses? Just asking?

[@JimiJah]

@@DamianKeyes it would be nice to analyze it as a case study 🙏🏽

[@brucekai7462]

The one huge issue I know with A LOT of artists and this method is that they didn't sign up to be content creators... they practiced and worked their behinds off for years on their musicianship so now having to be some top notch sketch writer for instagram/tik Tok vids just to be appreciated is soul destroying... I think a lot of artists I know would prefer the long road, the smaller audiences, less money and recognition if they didn't feel they had to do some fake X factor audition type video sketch on socials every time they wanted to release music. For the people that DO feel comfortable doing vids and sketches like this, it's amazing advice. To those that don't, just realize that it's gonna take way longer, but you'll get there eventually.

[@ericgriffin120]

Yes, the reality is we might as well be watching a video on how to be struck by lighting twice. Its the same likelyhood of you getting a viral video moment let alone repeating it more than once. And if Everyone learned how to do it, guess what, it would even more difficult to get a viral moment.

[@Smlmusic2650]

I agree. I was always against the obsession with videos because music is audio, not videos. But here we are in 2024, and I still hate making videos, but I try. I'll never make videos for the low IQ til tok style content, though.

[@quasiwipeout]

I agree with everything you said except the last thing. I don't really believe that most of us will get there, ever. It's all about potential and the powers in control want young, gorgeous, talented and supremely marketable dupes. If you're a genius and an insane talent then maybe you'll break through, but otherwise, good luck. (btw... shockingly, lol, the industry is a filthy monopoly - always has been - and there should be regulation including anti-trust and monopoly litigation against all the enemies of art, creativity and individualism. Ticketmaster ain't the only demon here, the govt. needs to pursue these unlawful, cheating, crooked, thieving bastards and create some kind of a musician's union/guild for artists to thrive and be heard. Like that's gonna happen?! lol

[@QLofLandfill]

Man I gave up on tiktok when I had a friend who got herself 100k+ followers teaching me to blow up on there and I stopped trying entirely when I ended up dancing to a country song in a storm troopers mask and Sombrero. The mask and Sombrero were admittedly my choice, but you gry what I'm saying 🤣

[@jesse_cole]

Damien just unwittingly explained why rock is dead. These days, everyone is so busy trying to be things _other_ than rock musicians, in the hopes that their weird stunts and personal lives will get engagement for their music... but their music just doesn't stand up to the classics, because they're not spending the time to develop their songwriting and their talents. Modern social-media culture turned all the rock musicians into influencers, and as a result, there are no rock musicians left.

[@quasiwipeout]

Music is dead! Streaming was the final nail in the coffin.

[@stevemacdreamcolours]

Indie rock bands and musicians are still alive, if you are ready to listen…

[@MasterSplinterPDX]

Just because rock doesn't dominate the industry anymore doesn't mean the genre has disappeared. It's still around, there's still good rock music being made, and the artists making rock music can still build careers and be successful. It's just about adapting to the changing landscape, staying true to yourself and being consistent. Aim for reasonable goals and achieve them one by one. That's what I reckon. But, just to say, what you've said makes sense and there is truth in it.

[@steffenbrix]

Very very true

[@DamianKeyes]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

[@Matulo]

Thanks Damian, every time i see you uploaded something i feel happy 😊 Regards from an artist in Uruguay-Argentina

[@Teo.T]

Vamo arriba Uruguay noma 🙏🏻🔥 saludos desde Vancouver Canadá.

[@ClementBolat]

As Branding Expert who makes Artists look like celebrities without spending thousands of dollars, this marketing video with my combination of work is truly a deadly combo without breaking the bank.

[@MarkHicklingDJM]

Thank you so much. I have a new track coming out next month and watching this video did give me a lot of ideas for promoting it. Again, thank you Mark Hickling (DJ M).

[@gerrygareau3076]

Your most informative video my friend!!!

[@cammymusicc]

Legend 🙏

[@madmed4660]

Thanks 🙌🏼

[@Trutht_wist]

I need these steps

[@Marcelofsdmf]

as a south american metal band who perform its songs in English, do you recommend to have all the content in the singing language or should we first deal with the local costumers in our own first spoken language?

[@guitarovich]

I think it depends: are you trying to play shows locally/regionally? Then target that audience. For broader social growth, english might be better. You could always post the same content twice with different language text on screen for each or put text in one language at the top of the screen and the other language at the bottom. Building up your local support could also lead to buzz and success in promoting to radio or media. Bless you and good luck

[@pontonymorales]

Hello. I really loved the way you featured Edwin on this video. I am here to learn more about how your teachings apply to electronic music artists for I am a dj and I want to understand how to translate your amazing advice to action planning and execution on my chosen field. I am in love with techno, this is the type of music that fills my soul. I appreciate all the hard work you've put into helping artists all over the world 👏👏👏and I hope you let us all learn a lot more from you. Thank You!! God bless you always 🙏

[@AlexaMorales]

😂”If it’s about Cold Play, it’s about being dead inside” 😂😂😂

[@DamianKeyes]

I feel bad, I love Coldplay, I just find it funny for my own amusement 😂

[@priestblack22]

Take it to the strongest topic. Fortifying Foundations. My style of elevation is sound persuasion. The truth belongs to itself, I just make it sound amazing. I hope it provokes my nation to growth, I'm trying to float. #JIGGYSAUCEonTap

[@klintmoor]

Hi & thx for your content! Just released „ Cupid Is a Devil „ and the follow up will be „Is It a Crime to Loving You?“ ……Out October 18th….. ‼❣‼

[@DamianKeyes]

Good luck with this, stay consistent and be patient and I'm here for as much as I can help 🙂🙂

[@ScottThePisces]

I dunno if you've seen Johnny Valentines videos, but he's single handedly figured out his own formula to pushing people to his music. It's pure genius tbh!

[@DamianKeyes]

I will go check him out, thanks for the tip, thats very helpful, thanks Scott! 🙂🙂

[@freakuensea]

Love your videos man! Our next single comes out on 11th and then debut EP on November 8th! Gonna try some of these strategies, probably gonna message you on whatsapp to discuss our next song's narrative :)

[@Zakittel]

Hi Damian, following you for a while now. I plan guitar in a Metalband from South Germany. It's like ultra difficult to push things trough here. But your videos keep me always inspiried and motivated to improv especially on the socials. Thank you!

[@DamianKeyes]

Appreciate that, thanks so much. I’d love to hear some tracks, send me over your Spotify links 😊😊

[@willtrittmusic]

Thank you so much for these videos. Your videos and the information you give helps me with my career and encourages me to keep going 💜

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Will, this means a lot to me. Some days are tougher than others but this makes a difference. Appreciate you 🙂🙂

[@steffenbrix]

The rope thing is really stupid to me....that is exactly the type of video I would skip immediately

[@DamianKeyes]

@@steffenbrix maybe true but it has got 30M views on IG alone. So I would say it’s not about what you would watch but more a way of understanding attention and hooks. It’s just interesting and different to thousands of people singing a song trying to get attention but struggling to get past the first 3 seconds 😊

[@mow_reezy]

Thanks Damien, I'll apply what you talked about on my Artist's new release

[@DamianKeyes]

Love it, Just be patient and work on improvements and learning. You have a lot of time and every day is a day to be creative and try and improve just 1%. 🙂🙂

[@Teo.T]

Nice video, I like the new approach you gave to content creation. It gave me a new perspective. Keep it up Damian u give me so much hope that this is all possible.

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much Teo, this does really mean a lot to me. We all have bad days and ups and downs but this defo helped today. Appreciate you!

[@adamloris]

Great video. Just mastered my first single at abbey road today so appreciate your content and advice and will be following it. So thanks

[@DamianKeyes]

Adam that is sick! I bet that was a great experience. Never forget why we do this, it's for these experiences that you will look back on in years to come. Congratulations dude. I love this! ❤

[@jaimekliatchko7337]

Needed this, thanks Damian! My band is releasing its first single this month. Sending love from the Philippines :)

[@DamianKeyes]

I really appreciate this, it means a lot. Drop your single when it drops, I’d like to listen to it. Also a big hello to The Philippians, can’t wait to visit!

[@connormorrisonmusic]

Love this blue print idea! I’m super guilty of the scatter gun strategy so this is super helpful! 🙌

[@DamianKeyes]

I'm ready to show off how awesome you are and kick ass!! Let the games begin!!

[@CarterCowboy]

Ive got a new song I think has some unlimited potential any ideas how to get high quality video production cheap

[@DamianKeyes]

Yeah keep it simple. Watch youtube videos about filming techniques on an iPhone. Lighting and tips on colour grades. Don't overthink or think that paying $5k for a camera will solve all problems. It helps if you have the skills, the same way as a 1960's Telecaster is only going to help in the hands of a good player. If you want to spend money, think about lighting first, a stand or mount for the camera etc The real effort should go into you the artist, the emotion, the hook and the continual improvement :) Hope that helps

[@Trutht_wist]

I need these steps

[@Trutht_wist]

I need these steps

[@Chronade]

On behalf of every artist that is subscribed to your Channel, thank you Damian for always helping us to make an impact with our music! I've got a new single coming out this Friday 🎧

[@DamianKeyes]

I really appreciate this dude, thank you. Some days are really tough and this goes a long way. Please link me to your new single on Friday so I can listen to it 🙂

[@Chronade]

@@DamianKeyes You got it 👍

[@Magerison]

Thanks Damien another really good video, I watch all of them but sometimes forget to like and comment so here we are!

[@DamianKeyes]

I really appreciate this dude. Honestly, it means a lot. Thank you 😊😊

[@HeriJoensen]

Are you reading from a teleprompter, or are you speaking from memory?

[@DamianKeyes]

@@HeriJoensen I just have a couple of notes to keep me on track but I don’t have the best memory so try and keep it flowing. I’ve tried tele promoters but for me I feel more unnatural

[@uli.s]

I hear only content, content, content. I couldn't imagine genius weirdos such as Aphex Twin or Mike Oldfield doing braincell destructing Tik Tok short form portrait format video "content". Even as a fan of artists a lot of their social media activity is just redundant and annoying for me and makes me wanna unsubscribe them. Why not just completely quit the music thing and be just an influencer and show some overpriced product placement Gucci crap in front of the camera?

[@DamianKeyes]

I feel your frustration, I really do. And I don't want to be pretending that this is ideal for artists. But I know it works and I know it's tough to get people to go to gigs, or to finance enough in ads, get record deals etc. This is a way that an artist can play the system, keep control of their music and masters and build an audience/fanbase to monetize and enjoy opportunities. But I promise you, i feel your pain, I also have to make content weekly, play the game, get trolled etc but what if in that pain, there are real people who genuinely discover you, your music and your talent. Then fall in love with it. Is this not a game worth playing in some way?

[@uli.s]

Maybe its an introvert / extrovert ​thing. TikTok videos are for me the internet equivalent to smalltalk which isn't my strength. I have no issues talking hours about some topic I am into and I like to listen to hours long video essays / podcasts / interviews. @@DamianKeyes

[@JosephineDeSmet]

I can do you any favor. But not that. jk I'm here

[@DamianKeyes]

You are awesome, thank you! 🙂🙂

[@jvy012896]

Im glad you put practical examples for us to see

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks, I will try and use more in the future 🙂🙂

[@Jeronimo365]

Always encouraging. 👍😎

[@DamianKeyes]

Really appreciate this Jeronimo, thanks so much 😊😊

[@Superlover]

you are always inspiring, Damian!

[@DamianKeyes]

That really means a lot to me, thank you so much. It sounds silly but some days this is a big help 🙂🙂

[@cabane_music]

Thanks a lot Damian, you and your team ! Thomas

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Thomas, I know it sounds silly but this is very appreciated and needed today. Thanks 🙂🙂

[@Redhardtkult]

so happy im still on the newsletter this one a gem fr

[@DamianKeyes]

Appreciate that. I’ll try and keep the newsletter amusing and valuable 😊😊

[@vincentekakitie1595]

Thanks and much love.

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks dude, I really appreciate this a lot 🙂🙂

[@jademoede]

Great video Damian. Love it.

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Jade, miss you and your crazy ways brother. Hope to catch up soon ❤

[@rochellevincentevonk]

Very helpful!!

[@DamianKeyes]

I really appreciate that, thank you very much 🙂🙂

[@idragonlordplays]

Thank you bro🫶🏽

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you so much 😊😊

[@aleksandar.vrhovec]

Coldplay 😂

[@DamianKeyes]

I feel terrible but it makes me giggle. They are super awesome really! 😂

[@quasiwipeout]

Ok Damian, good video but what about older artists, & I do mean older? The promos you used were all young, very attractive people. How does an old man who's seen better days go about creating interesting content? No band or money $$$ to promote, looks long gone, having to resort to using technology (samples, loops, AI etc.) to create. I hate Spotify & TikTok and what they've done to reduce the tolerance & intelligence of the listening public and to further destroy the value of the "artist!" Music is free, artists are responsible to create our own audience and buzz. Only then will the monopolies I mentioned above, as well as the Big 3 labels and other streaming ogres like YT, FB, IG etc., pay some attention. How the hell are we supposed to make a dent?

[@iamjordanpass]

Stop playing the “why me?!” card and get making content. Now more than ever we have every chance to find our audience because we have instant access to them now without having to take a taxi to ever city to either busk or gig or sell CDs. There’s an OAP rap group in the UK called Pete and Bas and they’re embracing the social media side, they have a team and they’re breaking through. Just. Make. The. Content.

[@DamianKeyes]

OK, I can make a video on this. I understand and I don't want you to be discouraged. Let me start working on a video for next week about this topic with these problems and let's see if we can come up with some solutions that feel right for you. Leave it with me and watch this space.