Hey guys

I produce almost 1 year, EDM most likely, so I want to know how could i possibly release my song under any label (good or bad, doesn't matter)

Problems:

1. I'm Persian :O
2. I live in Iran
3. I dont have money, so I don't have a musical manager or ..
4. i really work hard, in order to find out , listen to this : http://soundcloud.com/Sooorena

Thanks for your help

 

Seriously, why release through a label just for the sake of it ? Because that's what i understand when i read these words...

My advice:

- Make good music (you have very decent tracks but there's a way to go)
- Build a following (labels are businesses and want to know if there's already a fanbase which will buy your releases)
- Don't underestimate free music in early years (this will help you get your name out there thus have a following)
- Make good music

 

Artic storm you help me a lot , but my problem is why they should listen to my song , when i dont have name , and i dont have fan base?

phenomby , you HELPed ME A LOOOOOOOOOOT , could you tell me , or introduce a way that i could learn how to make a FANBASE?!
cause i have 400 followers in Soundcloud but it means nothing when those who only use samples have thousands of FANs , an im so depressed aboat not being Famous (((((((((((((

and HOw to release free music in a way that others come follow you?????

 

Hey Soorena, music is universal, you are living proof of that.
Good work with your tracks, congratulations. I wish you the best with your music projects.

 

IMO also worth to check the following book about self-promoting: Bobby Owsinski : Social Media Promotion for Musicians > http://audiosex.pro/index.php?/topic/9076-bobby-owsinski-releases-social-media-promotion-for-musicians/

u can also send your tracks to : http://www.academyofelectronicmusic.com/ when the 2014 season will be started, the tracks of the current winners are here : http://www.academyofelectronicmusic.com/news/%22academyofelectronicmusic%E2%80%93classof2013%22isoutnow!/43

good luck

ps. "The Music Producer's Survival Guide: Chaos, Creativity, and Career in Independent and Electronic Music" is also a very good book about how're things going in this industry, u can buy the ebook here : http://www.ebooks.com/1579698/the-music-producer-s-survival-guide/jackson-brian-m/

 

Well, Bandcamp is free, Facebook is free, so is Twitter. Build your own label (can also be done via Bandcamp).

Don't underestimate the work the have to do: Promoting your music on your own is a full time job - the music producing, the design, the public relations, the advertising...

Try to be a DJ as well, even if you start on a party with only ten people. Do it for free, improve, then upgrade to bigger venues. Do tutorials on Youtube. Write articles in your blog.

Specialize strictly on a special interest genre. Don't try to sell to millions, try building a fan base of 1,000 people, and you can live off your music.

 

You can also try to publish on Jamendo, and feature in one of their radios. Reverbnation is also way to go

 

Looool, what is that? Let's all start crying about not being famous, i'm sure they will put a new river on the map in no time ))

Don't mind me, i'm just kidding, but if you were serious about that, i think you should get to your senses, that's a silly childish problem you have there.

 

Become friends with a lot of other bigger artist via soundcloud, internetdj, Indiana music, etc...and build up connections with artist. When your music reaches a certain echelon of polish and clarity you will have no problems getting in touch with a label.

 

Hi Sonoora


First off, i dont think its a problem you are Persian and Iranian, never be afraid to be proud of who you are.

besides, music knows no borders!!! it is universal. and in todays digital age you can reach people a world away (like you have done in this forum)

everything said above is true, there is no easy way to become "famous" in music, you have to work hard, and promote yourself constantly, making connection to other people is essential to build relationships that can benefit yourself.

of course, you can pay for "likes" and followers, but it will leave you hollow

you have taken the right step in asking for help and networking!

good luck in all you do