Written by Sabina Gallier “Why Do You Do What You Do” A Program Director is in charge of managing staff schedules, curating station features, community outreach and works as the bridge between radio staff and upper management and sales. The Music Director is the point person for all the music distributors, managers and labels. In […]
Play MPE Partner Perks Alert – Get OnPitch FREE for 6 Months We’re always looking for new ways to help artists take control of their music promotion and connect directly with their audience. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce Play MPE’s newest partnership with OnPitch! To celebrate, we’re giving you 6 months free when you […]
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 […]
As proud prize partners of Unsigned Only, Play MPE is thrilled to share the chosen winners of the 2025 Music Awards! Widely recognized as one of the premier music awards for independent talent, Unsigned Only provides a unique space for artists to get their music heard. With thousands of entries from over 100 countries, the […]
Written By Sabina Gallier “When I was a kid, I was really anxious” I always had headphones on. My headphones were my safe space. I wasn’t solitary, but I did love to sit in my room, listening to music and making mix tapes. Sharing music was my love language and the primary way I communicated […]
“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 […]
Enter the International Songwriting Competition for a chance to win Prizes from Play MPE Play MPE is excited to once again team up with the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) as an official prize partner! We’re thrilled to announce another round of our special collaboration – the Promote Your Music Like the Pros special promotion which […]
Spread Holiday Cheer: Get Your Festive Music Heard with Caster It might seem early, but in the music world, holiday prep is already in full swing! While most people are thinking about Halloween costumes, radio programmers, music directors, and curators are already shaping the playlists that will soundtrack the holidays. Don’t let your festive single […]
Radio is Real: get your music to radio contacts everywhere Ah, the good ole days. I know this is a music blog, but I have to admit, sometimes I long for the days when I could pitch someone on the phone rather than email. Write a thank you letter after a get together, have an […]
Finding your formats In our last blog, we broke down the basics of radio formats. Check it out here. To be perfectly candid, there is going to be some nuance to navigating radio formats and figuring out where you fit best. The good news is that if you fit into one… you’ll likely fit into […]