Promote holiday music to curators
Got holiday music you want the world to hear? Hoping your festive single will hit the airwaves for Christmas? Promote holiday music to curators with Caster. Sign up to create your first release. Benefit from Caster’s massive up-to-date distribution lists of active, verified music curators in radio, media and more. You can almost hear those […]
Tuned in: Songwriting, Splits and Publishing 101
Songwriting versus songwriting splits What do Red Hot Chili Peppers, Duran Duran, REM, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine and Coldplay all have in common? They split their songwriting royalties equally, no matter who did the actual ‘work’ on a specific song. Seems like a smart choice to make if you want your band to stay […]
Hot Tips: promote your music beyond the border
Your song on the radio outside your hometown Let’s say you’re from Canada – maybe Toronto? You visit your cousin who lives in Portugal – maybe Lisbon? You turn on the radio when you get in your cousin’s car and what do you hear? Your song!! YOUR SONG! What kind of global music promotion magic […]
Hot Tips: How to Build Your Fanbase with Content
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 Around the World
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 […]
Attract radio, record labels, media & talent buyers
How to get the attention of music industry professionals in radio, A&R, music media, and more Whether you are aiming to ink a deal with a major label, secure radio airplay for your latest track, get media attention or entice venues and show promoters to book your musical project, most industry professionals have almost identical […]
Promote your music to radio – it still matters in the age of streaming
Why should you promote music to radio? It’s no secret that online streaming has become the standard in modern music consumption. However, you’d be surprised to know that traditional mediums still have their place in the music industry. In recent years vinyl has soared in popularity and CDs have seen a resurgence as well, jumping […]
Hot tips: Canadian grant funding and how to write a music marketing plan
Writing a Music Marketing Plan Crafting an effective marketing plan is crucial for musicians seeking to maximize their reach and engage with their target audience. A well-structured music marketing plan outlines the strategies, tactics, and resources required to promote your music effectively. Applying for Canadian grant funding can provide artists with a valuable opportunity to […]
You Just Promoted Your Music: Following Up (Pt. 2)
Following up on your Play MPE music promotion campaign Welcome back!!! In the last installment of ‘The Follow Up”’ we covered the art of, you guessed it, following up with tastemakers after you have promoted your music with Caster. But there is of course more work to do. With every Play MPE music promotion distribution […]
A Conversation with the American Songwriter Song Contest’s Shane Whalen
American Songwriter Song Contest’s Shane Whalen speaks with Play MPE Play MPE is proud to be a prize partner of the American Songwriter Song Contest 2023. With the music contest’s submission deadline coming up fast on December 4th, Play MPE wanted to share a candid interview, our very own Adam T. had with, American Songwriter […]