You have a killer track, a great band, a lot of enthusiasm and no music team. You aren’t signed to a label; your manager is your bass player’s cousin Amy who once appeared on MTV’s TRL and you have zero contacts at radio. You’re ready to hustle and you know the song is worth the […]
“I’m gonna hit the big time” While artists Dualidy and Anna Katarina may not be household names YET, they’re pretty well known to people who follow Play MPE: They are the winners of our Caster Emerge Contest, which wrapped up in July. Back in November of 2024 we announced the Caster Emerge Incubator contest, highlighting […]
What does it mean to get added into rotation at radio ? You promoted your song to radio with Play MPE’s Caster and want to know if it is getting airplay, so you sign up for MTR to track your spins. Now what? Once a spin is detected by MTR your airplay data will show […]
Getting That Music Review, Interview or Feature Getting a thoughtful write-up about your music is like magic—it’s the moment someone else sees the spark in your sound. Whether it’s a blog review or a feature in a legacy publication, media attention can help your music more ears. If a publicist isn’t in the budget, don’t […]
Music Supervisors Sync Agents and Licensing for Film & TV Music supervisors are the curators behind the soundtracks of film, TV, commercials, and video games. Their role is to oversee music selection and licensing, ensuring each track enhances the mood and message of a scene. Music supervisors are constantly sourcing music for current projects while […]
Recording and music marketing funds available in Canada As an artist, songwriter and/or musician, you may wonder what recording and music marketing funds are available in Canada. Well good news, there are a lot of opportunities both nationally and provincially! However, it might feel a bit overwhelming trying to figure out which grants are not […]
For music artists, social media has evolved into an equilibrium of unlimited opportunity to reach new audiences contrasted by what some might see as an endless trudge of content-based algorithm servitude. Like it or not, content creation is now a vital part of an artist’s career and should be leveraged to grow in the current […]
Promote music to top curators When it comes to music promotion, the digital landscape promises unlimited, unlocked potential. If you want your music to reach further than your local scene, you have to strategize beyond just hoping for playlist adds on streaming platforms, or going viral on social media. If you want to maximize marketing […]