Comments on: Is Music Promotion Really All About Relationships?

By: Yadgyu

Yadgyu — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:49:00 +0000

Relationships are what brings music to life. I do not understand why musicians feel that the music itself is the end-all-be-all of the music industry.

Of course the music is important. But if I were in a position of power, I would promote the acts that I had a relationship with.

Having fun with someone makes me more inclined to advocate for that person. Does it really make sense to not make friends and have connections? No one who is successful in life has become successful all by themselves.

By: Pete Smith

Pete Smith — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:11:33 +0000

Hmmm…insightful and interesting, we may be reading off the same page.

By: Guy

Guy — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:15:09 +0000

I found your music years ago on its own merits through the new technology. I had recommended this amazing new internet radio service called Pandora to my girlfriend, which accurately recommended songs and artists with similarities to ones you liked. She soon said I have to listen to this great band she discovered through it: Color Theory. I found some songs of yours on Pandora, fell in love with your music and lyrics from the first listen, and have been a devoted fan and promoter ever since.

So take heart; it does happen.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:44:01 +0000

You know, I entirely agree with this post. I use a friend adder to add users who share the same music influences and are fans of the same music that I’m into.

when I get a message or comment from someone, I think the most important thing to do is to reply. Showing that you’re a real person rather than some mysterious good music having entity. Showing that I am a real person appeals to the real person in them, and opens up conversations and connections of all types.

The hardest part is doing this 20+ times a day, definitely time consuming. I look at it as an investment in my fans, I owe it to them if they took the time out of their day to reach out to me via comment or message. I try and stay on top of it every single day. I also think it helps me in the longrun because even if we never talk again in the future, they will be more inclined to read one of my bulletins if I have new releases, events, etc.

Great post.