Demos

[patrick bateman]

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I'm still baffled this thread is going on. All this advice on sending demos when its so easy.

[tone-def]

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I'm still baffled this thread is going on. All this advice on sending demos when its so easy.

it's mostly just common sense.

[patrick bateman]

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I'm still baffled this thread is going on. All this advice on sending demos when its so easy.

it's mostly just common sense.

One should think so, but apparently it's not to most people.

[LouisVee]

It's common sense, but worth reading for a beginner in my opinion

[oblioblioblio]

its about making sure you read what they want.
if its cd send a cd with nice packaging and lots of stamps or mail order.
if it mp3 via dropbox. make sure it is 320, taged and sent via drop box.

With packaging make sure you have a nice logo and clear direct to you product. So if you do dark techno dont have fluffy bunnys and beachs on the front.
Also try and think out side of the box,

no realited to music back a i know a friend who applied for a job at rockstar games. He sent a lovely wooden box with 2 well know beer and glasses.
(he got the job, not sure if it was for the beer or not)

Ok this will be a lot of money for artist to send demos for, but its a rought idea.
you can do similar actions such as sending home made logo'd sticker etc.

It shows you have a clear business plan

Music is a business, i helps to know good business plans.

This advice sucks on almost every conceivable level. WHoring your way to the top is good for politicians but people who are interested in releasing music will be interested in the content. All the other advice about respect and choosing the right label has been covered already.

Music is not a business. Music is passion, devotion. COmmitment in the face of overwhelming adversity.

[oblioblioblio]

my point is that the primary focus of the musician should be on the music. someone running a good record label will understand this.

sh!t music gift wrapped with flowers and whatnot is still sh!t music.

Music isn't business. It involves investment of resources, and there is exchange of money at certain levels. But it ain't fuckin business.

[tone-def]

music is passion but when you send a demo to a record label it becomes business. by sending a demo your presenting a product you want the label to sell for you.

why can't passion and business go together?