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| Hey folks, what is the best way to go about getting a track released? Listen to similar styles on Beatport and send it off to those labels? Seems like a lot of work - there are TONS of labels out there atm! I've just finished my first track (will post link up this evening). Any hints/tips from those who have had tracks released very much appreciated.
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@ Kieran Mach
here are some tips that i learned working with some labels out .
a well mastered track helps 30% to get signed
a tracks that is really groovy and well arranged usually helps 70%
what i mean is .
if your track is well master but it sound dull and boring , your track would not have many chances to be released .
there are so many people focused to master and make the track sound pro and forget about the whole track itself .
working in a small EP increase the chances to release multiple tracks as long as they sound good.
and the best way to find out about labels is promoting your music . in places like sound cloud,myspace and other social networks . having lots of exposure ensures you to get constructive criticism . also if the tracks is not mastered , most of the labels will offer mastering when they already send you a contract. also remember to organize your projects files since this is very important at the times when they master your tracks.
now good luck with your tracks !! 
Aline Nunez June 2011 Dj Mix. Promo by Aline Nunez
Edited: 31 May 2010 18:39 by alinenunez
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Collect a database of licensing emails for labels who are close to your style.
Long winded at first but after you've collected, then it's there and it's ready for you each and every time you need it.
Simples.
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chekka (31/05/2010)
roben (31/05/2010)
a database of licensing emails for labels
Simples.
what do you mean exactly?
i know what licensing is in principle .....
If you want to get it signed, these days the best way is probably find the labels myspace/website, get their email & say I made this stuff would you like it.
If the track is suitable for the label & is well mixed they will most likely take it on because they really have nothing to lose in term of money.
Bascially what Roben was saying.
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chekka (31/05/2010)
roben (31/05/2010)
a database of licensing emails for labels
Simples.
what do you mean exactly?
i know what licensing is in principle .....
Find labels website/myspace/soundcloud and you'll more often than not find an email or a way of communication in regards to having them listen to a track. For example for normal communication they might be: info@recordlabel.com where as their licensing email would probably be: licensing@recordlabel.com
In thier soundcloud accounts they usually allow you to upload a track to them via the soundcloud, although this can be long winded if you're wanting to send out to multiple labels.
Easier getting their emails, just put into a word/excel document (or even in your email account) and then collect them all up.
Then when you create an email just copy n paste them all in (if you used the excel or word document) otherwise just select the email group (email account) in your BCC then send the email out as a mass email each time you need too.
I'd recommend BCC so that companies can't see you've also sent the same email to various other labels, also it stops other people stealing your database.
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roben (01/06/2010)
I'd recommend BCC so that companies can't see you've also sent the same email to various other labels, also it stops other people stealing your database.Ahhhh, very nice tip roben. You don't want labels to think you are just emailing everyone under the sun to take your track on! This was my main concern, I didn't know there was a way to conceal a mass email like this. Cheers man!
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| Dont just send tracks & say listen to this song i made, tell them a little about yourself, & what it is you are wanting to achieve, dont mass email neither, send to a handful of labels you would like to be on, & make sure you bcc it, they have to think its exclusive to them etc.... also sending full mp3s is good, but maybe at a lower bitrate. Depending on the size of the label will depend if they get back to you or not, the smaller labels will probs reply back, the bigger 1's tend to wait for you to have a bit of a name for yourself, not always the case, but anyway few tips to help you out Paul
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I agree Massive spamming with email to different labels are not the best idea.but what is the best think . is try to learn how to promote in sound-cloud
here are some tips.
labels that are on your list will received a reminder in their emails that they registered in sound cloud every time u upload a track . this why soundcloud is really great for artist that are just starting to get in to music productions . and also is a good way of not to look desperate to get signed by any label or spam with annoying emails . some labels will even leave comments about your tracks or email you that they liked your track .
in this way your will interact more with them . and also promote not only your music but your shows or gigs( if you Dj ) .everything comes to be able to network in the Industry in the most professional way .
Good luck with your releases
Aline Nunez June 2011 Dj Mix. Promo by Aline Nunez
Edited: 01 June 2010 23:30 by alinenunez
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alinenunez (01/06/2010)
try to learn how to promote in sound-cloud
How do you do this other than just going onto forums with your sound-cloud link as a signature and hope people click on it?
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