The ULTIMATE 24 Hour Music Release Strategy

[@DamianKeyes]

It's a commonly known fact that if you hit the like button, your next release will get 1 million streams You know it makes sense!

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

I never miss the like button (; Also, YOU CAN GO OUTSIDE DAMO! Just stay at least 6ft away from others and don't gather in groups (: edit; in fact, you really should go outside. it does wonders for your health, yanno? 💯😎

[@LAURHofficial]

Of course it does. Pure facts. 😂😉

[@TheFeelButton]

Those who know how to find the feel button are far more popular than those who can't find the feel button ...you know it makes sense 😉

[@heinrichsmit2]

Let's all like this video and quickly get 1 million streams hehehe ^_^

[@timpreston2419]

I cant wait

[@sotos26b]

Man, I’m in pre-release mode now, every time I get lazy I hear Damian’s voice:”no keep going! text you friends, do the update video, make a cover...” thanks bro

[@typatheo]

😂😂

[@rodneyanonymous666]

“It says that you’re open 24 hours.” “Not in a row.”

[@DamianKeyes]

Hahah brilliant 😂

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

Alot better than posting then winging about how no one has listened

[@stevehowe9404]

You make me feel I can really do this. Your motivation is appreciated, immensely. I hope you hit the 100k sooner than later. You deserve it. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@typatheo]

You got this ‼️📈

[@HowardCharlesUK]

Perfect timing for this video, I'm releasing a track today! 😁

[@F117apilot]

Congratulations man !

[@DamianKeyes]

Congratulations dude! Drop the link in here and let’s all get on it!

[@bfryemusic]

That is huge man!!!

[@HowardCharlesUK]

​@@DamianKeyes open.spotify.com/track/3TWBjnM0SBuJP7GA0A6pSO?si=Kk2UziU2QeK1KYsKcOdcHg

[@HowardCharlesUK]

@@DamianKeyes Thanks so much 😁

[@cutepetzoneyt]

my 24 hour strategy: don't sleep until I mastered properly, that's the most challanging part for me, cuz I work alone :P

[@AaronAAMusic]

At least you are already mastering, i'm still stuck with mixing 😂 independent artist struggles....

[@cutepetzoneyt]

@@AaronAAMusic Voice mastering is a 10000x more difficult for starters when ur getting used to ur voice recorded . I have made some covers, they sound amateur while I wasn't hearing myself through the recording.

[@techtonex5680]

@@AaronAAMusic presets help😎

[@yourdailyvibes3347]

Network or use Ozone, it’s always better to work with more people. You can do it!

[@cutepetzoneyt]

@@yourdailyvibes3347 im so stubborn :P I want everything to be as I want and not another person.

[@NickClarkDrums]

What I’m thinking is making a network of bands. We all agree to push each other’s music. I’m going to recruit as many bands as possible to push and share our music a ton over that release day. Then, we have a big group chat of everybody involved so we can plan release dates for each other’s music. Make it ambitious. I’m going to try and get 50 bands to help over the course of the month of promo and lead up. I’m really thinking of this as being a business you know, we treat our band like a business, why not join together in certain aspects to make one larger corporation/conglomerate to increase our promotional power. That we can all get a huge push of momentum for our releases. If things get serious we can even start paying dues and I can really make a sort of co-op model employee owned promotional company.

[@HellKey]

that's an awesome idea and I can tell that you only get lots of advantages. In my experience it helps not only in promoting the song, but also in creating, mixing and mastering it. The only thing I have experienced as limiting factor is that usually people must be at least under the same genre umbrella and not too far as sub umbrella. For example, asking a metal grindcore artist to support your techno track will be quite forcing it and the results will be minimal. Asking your dubstep friend to support your bass house or hybrid trap song gives much better results. (PS: I do dubstep and started a group like this, we called it Legacy. If you want to be part of it, please feel welcome)

[@omnipossum92]

That sounds awesome!

[@harrisfrankou2368]

Great

[@jaydencarruthers4639]

Great

[@raylyn2996]

HellKey how do we join the group?

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

Art work can also be a face filter. I did it and it works greatly

[@CitizenWarwick]

4.5k to go Damo good job! Your videos always speak to us personally, always thankful!

[@DamianKeyes]

Getting there!! Always glad to help 😊😊

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

Brilliant video as always Damo. I'm so super excited now! I have a whole new mindset now that I'm not focused on growth. I realize that I have around 100 followers on any given platform (albeit not TikTok for sure and maybe not Twitter, but that's still a baby), which is seriously *a lot* of people when I stop and think about it! Particularly considering that a great many of these people don't spill into other platforms. Not only that, but I typically get new subscribers regularly, even when I'm skipping up and not posting! I've really got so much potential to hustle right here, (especially considering each platform has its own unique messaging service) so I am definitely *not* at all worried about getting more numbers right now since I most deserve to figure getting comfortable with consistently taking care of these followers and handful of fans who I am so immensely thankful for right now. Of course, the fans of your music tend be people that you can relate to and connect with, since music is one of the most intimate forms of self expression. I could hardly be more thankful for the genuine bonds I'm creating and lives I'm influencing!

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

Wow that was an energetic and info jam packed 19 minutes and congratulations in advance for the 100k subscribers. Can you make a video for musicians who are making great music but aren't able to gain momentum bcz it's not a trending music and hence not searchable!?

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much! Yeah I can look into it for sure 😊😊

[@seianj]

Thank you so much for the reminders and encouragement. Releasing a track tomorrow which has a special meaning for me. It’s been a while since I released something “officially”. 😊 cheers!

[@QuentinDamour]

Your definitely my favorite youtuber when it comes to music marketing, thank you so much !

[@DamianKeyes]

Ahh thanks 😊😊

[@sophiakorz]

I generally change my banners in the week or two leading up to the release as a little "hint" that there's something new coming. Also the small fact that graphics give me a lot of stress so I like to have everything done LONG BEFORE the release day.

[@typatheo]

Yes

[@ClintonAshworth]

Sooo...I'd been preparing for weeks beforehand for the release of a song I wrote - performed as Stickybones Jackson "House Across the River" - shameless plug. I had all the notifications and calendars and competitions and what not in place. It was going to be great! Then lock-down hit a few days before release. No excuse just a little bump except for...the song is about a dying person. Possibly the worst time to release a song about a dying person. Thank you "viral virus that shall not be named". There was no stopping it though. Honestly I didn't push it as much as I had planned. The lesson I learnt: Should've stuck to my calendar and shamelessly continued with the strategy I had in place. I'm not that big of a deal (yet) that bad taste or bad timing could kill my career.

[@0Stella]

K.... What I really want to know is how you keep yourself so motivated. I love your energy, but everyone has days where you feel you're not being heard, get a disappointment etc. What do you do to pick yourself back up? Can you talk a bit about the kind of circles you move in, in terms of becoming the sum of the 5 people you spend most time with, etc? I love when you tell us your experiences as a young musician

[@ericdavidwallace]

Telling people your goal never occurred to me that is really brilliant advice. Thank you!

[@DRUNKBEATZ]

I think sending out a little teaser of the music video via DMs is very helpful cus if that gets shared, new people are more likely to become interested in the track / the artist than by just sharing a picture 💪thanks for yr work!!!

[@DonnyJ]

Damian never misses. Thank you for all the info!

[@BrunoBizarro]

For me, one of your best videos! Hope you get to the 100.000 soon!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks man, appreciate it 🙏🏻😊

[@Superblood]

You're a legend Damo. Releasing a single a week from tomorrow and you have helped me immensely

[@DamianKeyes]

Good luck dude!! You got this 👊👊

[@bradabbottmusic]

Happy to be one of your new subscribers! Been watching for a few weeks and I'm incredibly optimistic about my upcoming releases. Super helpful!

[@SatelliteViewMusic]

Additionally I would say, you could implement "something surprising" on your social media on your release day. Maybe something simple as a new (cool) haircut or something like that. Anything that arrouse attention... Great Video as always, thank you!

[@DamianKeyes]

Love that idea! Surprises always work so well 👊

[@brooke197]

Absolutely brilliant! I really trust your guidance! Thanks Damian I can’t wait to put all this into practice 😬✊🏻

[@AllAboutHelping]

really loved this one Damian!! top work man and hope lockdown in brighton with your wife has been wonderful dude!

[@DamianKeyes]

Ah thanks man, really appreciate that. She has been wonderful! 😊😊

[@justemusicme]

Another gem from the best! Thanks for the great insights. Many blessings! - JUSTE

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you 🙏🏻😊

[@NovaHalo]

Was only just re watching the 20 dayer- having this one for dessert 🤣

[@DamianKeyes]

Hahah that’s the best way to put it!

[@danielborge8213]

Thank you so much for all your videos man! I now followed your 20 day promotion plan! And on Friday the 12th June is my first single release! So tomorrow I it's 24 hour hardcore promotion! Thank you so much man! this really helps!

[@Dvetkn]

Appreciate this information, dropping another beat tape next week Friday!

[@sonnydayes5354]

I love how the 1 on 1s matter!

[@tazz58penticalzone43]

This is a sound plan and makes sense to have a release planned for July making plans to put your advice to work your videos motivate me.

three weeks until my next release! and my calendar is readyy thanks to you Damian 🔥

[@domingamusic]

So satisfying when you said that's enough haha thanks for all the info really enjoying your content

[@BryceJRogers]

Got a new tune coming out next Friday, can't wait to give this release strategy a go. Thanks for another incredible video Damian!

[@uncorrupted6811]

Wow love the advice and the energy feeling positive 🙌

[@LillianFrances]

Yowza! I'meleasing a single tomorrow and feeling overwhelmed but grateful for all the tips. I'm releasing the album next Friday so want to make sure I don't wear out my audience. Planning on doing a harder push next week for the album. Thanks for the help, Damo!

[@LillianFrances]

oh here's a fun thing I do, I make fanny packs out of upcycled stuffed animals (call them Lil' Franny Packs... since my name is Lillian Frances ☺️) and each song on my album has a unique fanny pack! So anyone who pre-saves the album is entered in to win this v v special, one of a kind franny pack friend. This is the one I gave away for my last release 😄 instagram.com/p/B_doYAQp9Ju/

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome!! Good luck for the release, you got this!

[@afrosensei5308]

Releasing a track tomorrow. I have to work but I'm definitely gonna do everything I can to push it and connect with people

[@joshs5135]

Bruh you deserve the 100k. Such good info

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks so much Josh! 🙏🏻😊

[@DaivinMusic]

Asking everybody to make their perfect "mixtape" with the release is actually a great idea. Definitely trying that in the future.

[@DamianKeyes]

Let me know how it goes! 😊

[@RickerbyMusic]

Man this channel is such a goldmine! Definitely deserves the 100k subs, looking forward to when it happens :)

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks bro!! So close now 😊😊😊

[@JCMJustin]

Great video as always Damo! Perfect timing as well, my 5th single of the year so far comes out tomorrow!

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome!! Good luck for it dude 🤟🤟

[@basyliskba5000]

I have been watching your KZbin for a while and today I released my first track...I learned alot from your page thanks alot 😃

[@badhaircut3452]

Most underrated music channel on KZbin

[@kindredsalway53]

Such a great and straight forward video. I wish I had you as a teacher back when I was in BIMM Brighton!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you! 🤟🤟 the old days!

[@evenfredshappy9167]

Glad i stumbled across this, releasing our new single today! Thanks for the tips Damian, it's so good to see someone show this sort of commitment to helping other musicians!

[@Retro932]

Working on the ultimate album. Using your method. Released a single a more ago. Thanks man

[@DamianKeyes]

Epic!! Keep smashing it bro

[@Retro932]

Thanks man 🔥

[@stez7199]

Such a huge inspiration. Thanks so much for this!

[@BradNack]

Another idea! How about contacting all the bands that are on the new fans playlists and telling those other bands about the lists - and that you are happy to be on the same cool playlist and ask them to share with their fans. That way other bands are sharing these 20 or so new playlists which also have your new release, to their fans.

[@rxndofficial]

Great advice Damian. :D Perfect timing for us as we have a release tomorrow. We'd be so in for that 100k party :D

[@DamianKeyes]

Helllll yeah!! Smash tomorrow 👊👊

[@mikeandersonwa]

Great tips as always! Always a great way to start the day with some knowledge!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Mike 😊😊😊

[@sparouhuru7204]

U r awesome man. Thank u so much for sharing your insights. So appreciated

[@hopehardy0]

As always, brilliant advice! Thanks man :)

[@DamianKeyes]

Not a problem! 😊😊😊

[@Ebaniez]

Really great tips! I will try this for my new single i will release next month! Thanks

[@aaronjaiden62]

This is gonna help me out so much...June 19th is release day for my next single! Thanks Damian, keep the heat comin! 🔥

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome!! Smash it dude 🤟🤟

[@eclatvibes5255]

Looking forward to seeing that 100k plaque! As always amazing content, Cheers!

[@mayankkatare7260]

Thanks for always inspiring Damian, I am about to release my debut single in a couple of weeks and your videos give me a very big ray of hope every time.

[@sarahbrownworld]

I am literally using this as a manual for my next release! Thanks Damo 👌🏻

[@erickgarcialarrasola8055]

Great timing Damian. Im releasing my first single next friday!

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome! Go smash it 👊

[@neonhaus]

Feel like you're talking directly to me, my first track releases tonight!

[@MoCityJonesbeats]

This channel has carried my career for sure I use your 20 day plan it’s amazing. Thanks for the content what’s after 100 k subs aye

[@gillianmorrison64]

This is so much great advice! What I'm learning at college is only really applicaple to major artist's releases, so this video has some pretty invaluable stuff 🤩🤩

[@stevewalker2962]

You really know how to motivate dude haha. I wanna finish my music to be able to release something now! I'm excited for a release of songs I haven't finished recording lol. Thanx Damo 👊

[@DamianKeyes]

You got this bro! 👊👊

[@stevewalker2962]

Anyone who ain't subscribed yet or doing your courses don't know what they're missing!

[@FearFox]

amazing! this was so helpful!!! thanks so much!😊

[@DamianKeyes]

Glad to help 😊😊

[@adamyt0]

Can’t wait to see you at the 100K party haha! thanks for another vid and congrats in advance for the hunnid K :)

[@MauricioMirapalhetaSound]

Perfect timing, sir. 9th of June is my day, thank you for reminding me of that.

[@DamianKeyes]

Not a problem 😊😊

[@CountryMusicMan]

I've been yearning for this!

[@DamianKeyes]

Glad to help 😊🤟

[@CountryMusicMan]

Thanks Damo! PS, the pre-save for the Spotify is in my Insta bio.. @thebigpaddy 😜🙏

[@Skumaskot]

Amazing! Thank you so much for your advice!! I challenged myself to make a full album in 30 days during lockdown and I’m now looking into release strategies...😅 this is very difficult for me, I definitely struggle with social media!

[@dadbOddTheStoryteller]

Love this man!!! I'll be using all of this great info as my new release drops tomorrow!!

[@DamianKeyes]

Yes bro!!! 🤟🤟

[@luckasmalcolm6754]

I was thinkin on making a face filter for instagram for my next realese, so I´m working on it..... wish me luck lol

[@collingrimm2227]

This was so excellent! Thank you so much!

[@BlitzWaves]

Amazing Damien ! Save the date : November 26, 2021. "🎥 CHARLOTTE 💿 " And 24 Hour before i´ll be there. Thank you Damien 🙌💜🤟

[@Zan0011]

You're truly Amazing! Thank you so much!

[@nickgranelle7680]

Thanks. This is perfect for me today! I just released a single today called "Challengers"

[@DamianKeyes]

Congratulations!! Smash it bro 👊👊

[@rooney2k10]

I think giveaway type challenges are a great idea, getting people to tag 3 friends for a chance to win ____ (maybe a signed CD, or some merch for example)

[@antonsaysyee]

10:40 really hit cause I released my ep today and it's my birthday tomorrow

[@iamhunterreece]

summer time shirt, let's goo!!!

[@mastmusician]

Great stuff as always Damo, saved this video for my next release 😊

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome! Good luck for the next one 👊👊

[@mastmusician]

Damian Keyes thanks 😃 I’ll let you know when that happens. Lots of BTS stuff going right now. Documenting as much as possible to start releasing teasers very soon, hopefully next week!

[@kazoobianblackpool]

Damian Keys = Legend :) Keep up these vids mate

[@michele673]

Good timing, I'm releasing a track today!

[@mariaf324]

Oh wow, I am still sooo new to this and feel overwhelmed by all this info.. I haven't even picked out a distributor... 😵😵

[@antidimensional7131]

Same lmao

[@iam_mactiza]

Thanks for the tip... But How can I get on your spotify playlist?

[@Ilirzimberi]

Perfect timing for me.. i’m releasing a song tonight! 🤩

[@DamianKeyes]

Awesome!! Good luck bro!

[@lestrix1775]

Thanks for the video. My question is, is there anyone who would be able to completely cover all these things for beginning musicians, including the management of social networks for musicians and so on? Thank you for you answer.

[@joshthurlow11]

Hi Damo. This made me realise how unprepared we were. Spotify's algorithm bailed us out hahaha. How early would you announce a single? Few weeks in advance, few months?

[@DamianKeyes]

Depends on your existing audience. I’d go for a week to announce normally, but if you’re going for Spotify editorial playlists submit it around 3 weeks before

[@bxbbyxx]

Perfect timing for this video, I'm releasing a track today

[@Vibesformusic]

I love this video. It motivate the f out o me , thanks man 👊

[@DoozerMcDoozeTV]

Nice one Damo!!!

[@ashleysmith8263]

Hi Damian! Thank you for this - since I discovered your channel all your videos have been super useful and I now find myself eager for the next one. I was wondering if you had any advice on how to create a more engaged audience? We have a nice number of people following us across the various platforms but these numbers don't seem to translate into actual engagement when it comes to video releases or new songs, which can be quite frustrating. Any tips? X

[@DamianKeyes]

Hey Ashley! Best thing I could suggest would be to join my Music Business Academy, hours (and hours!) of in depth courses, a private community and weekly live-streams with me. Everything you need is in there 😊🙏🏻 Link is in the description of the video 😊

[@wildeocean]

One month left for the next release. Taking notes ✍🏻👀.

[@Skumaskot]

What would you recommend to someone who unfortunately has to work on a Friday and can’t - in theory - be glued to their phone all day? Take a personal day? Release on a weekend?

[@iWynax]

releasing a track tomorrow this is perfect.

[@DamianKeyes]

Good luck!! Smash it 🤟🤟

[@YamilLadner]

I got it a few hours later, but I'm still in time for the release tomorrow! Anyway, it's a lesson for the next ones, thank you so much Damo!

[@LifeTimeShii]

Good knowledge In this video

[@eduxb9140]

Is this one applied to the first release ever?

[@skullhorse2286]

Hey Damian where did you get that awesome shirt? I desperately want to buy it!

[@Prophet-hv6ut]

I'm using these strategies for my release coming up at the end of the month

[@aschebescha1998]

how it worked out?

[@callumminks2003]

Do they have to create new playlists to work the algorithm or can they add it to existing playlists?

[@objayda]

Hi Damian - enjoyed this video - however it contradicts the 20 day plan which suggests I should release my music video a few days later. Are you now saying the music video should come out the same day as audio release - as I used to do. About to put out another single next week - so appreciate your advice. Thanks Tim (Objayda)

[@bfryemusic]

Hey, lovin the shirt man ✌️

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks dude! Of course I didn’t choose it lol 😂