How to Get Your Music Discovered in 2021?
The music industry is extremely competitive and each musician tries all possible ways to get music discovered. Luckily, it's 2021, and it is easier than ever to get your music noticed and recognized by the community, meaning no more reliance on record companies to listen to your CD and sign you to their label. Here are several ways how to get your music discovered in 2021:
Make your demo
It may seem obvious, but it's still worth mentioning. Make a complete demo that you can show to anyone at any time. Your demo should not only include multiple songs, but also your social media accounts, professional pictures, and even music videos. Go the extra mile to put together the entire package, and you are sure to stand out from the crowd.
Build a buzz around your music
You should register your band for as many websites as possible, for example, SoundCloud, Facebook, Last.FM, Instagram, and Twitter. By being aware of what websites have started up and are gaining popularity, you will have an advantage in getting your music heard by new audiences.
Build a network
Networking is essential, but you need to do it right. That being said, you need to surround yourself with people that are interested in the music you're making and that are involved in your style and brand image. You can’t imagine how much traffic, fame, and recognition networking can bring to you and your music when you do it constantly and correctly.
Focus on Spotify
Don’t forget to get your stuff on Spotify! It's one of the most popular ways to listen to music nowadays, so you've got to be where everyone is because keeping up with trending stuff is a MUST DO for anybody in the music industry, showbiz, and any other area.
Create your personal brand
Okay, this one is a game-winner! If you talk to anyone about your music, and you don't have a website, it’s a high probability they won’t take you seriously. You need to do more than just upload your music to the streaming sites. Pro tip: buy your domain, get hosting, and make your website. Now doing so is much easier than ever, so there is no excuse not to do this. Besides, you’ll also want to do more than post your music to your webpage, such as start running a blog. Where you can write about relevant topics in the music industry. Get creative!
Get in touch with other businesses
“The more the merrier” is exactly about this point. It is necessary to build relationships with other businesses to expand your horizon, get your music discovered, and have valuable interactions with various people. It would help if you were spending your time talking to event planners, venue owners, website owners, radio stations, DJs, TV Channels, and the like.
Indeed, there’s a time and place for everything but, you should start becoming aware of things happening in your industry right now. There's so much competition out there but, those who are succeeding are taking ACTIONS. Spend time thinking about what you want to start with and focus on and get it together! Don’t make it too late and don’t be afraid. All you have to do is DO IT.