How to Write a Music Press Release
A music press release can secure news coverage for an upcoming release or tour. Learn how to write a press release tailored for the media. Read the post.
Artist Bio & Press Kit
A collection of articles from the Disc Makers blog that relate to press kits and the elements included: artist bio, press clips, artist photo, and more.
14 Band Photoshoot Ideas for Your Next Album
Want to make your band stand out? These 14 band photoshoot ideas will help you plan a shoot for your next album and post on social media. Read the post.
The Musician’s Guide to an Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
Every artist needs to create an Electronic Press Kit to promote themselves and their music. Learn about all the elements to include in your EPK. Read the post.
How to take great band photos (in six steps)
Here are six steps you can take to ensure your band photos tell your story and speak to your persona. We detail them here (and give you some real world examples). Read the post.
How to get your music reviewed and played on (all kinds of) websites
Third-party websites — including blogs, music review sites, and even non-music sites — can help people discover your music. Target these sites to get coverage and grow your audience. Read the post.
10 music promotion strategies you need to succeed
The Internet isn’t the only place you can go to for your music promotion — these 10 strategies can take you beyond the net. Read the post
Are you ready for Music PR?
Just because you’re excited to get the word out about your band, it doesn’t mean you’re ready to embark on a PR push. PR expert Ariel Hyatt gives some straight answers about what you need in place to make the most of a music PR campaign. Read the post.
Writing an informational band bio — 9 tips
Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg gives advice about what to include in your band bio and how to make it work for your website, press materials, and Instagram. Read the post.
12 Music PR tips
Here are 12 music PR tips to help you stimulate publicity, better communicate, and build good public relations with local press and your fans. Read More.
Great interviews don’t happen by accident
If you want to give great interviews, preparation is key. Here are 12 tips to help you prepare and make new fans when the press comes calling. Read More.
Talk the talk: How to give a great interview as an indie musician
If you’re at the point in your career where music journalists and bloggers want to interview you, it’s important to be prepared. Getting press requests but not convinced you know how to give a great interview? These seven tips can help you prepare, focus, and deliver an interview that can impact your music career. Read more.
How to take a great band photo and headshot
Beyond songwriting, the fact is visuals really matter, so press photos and all your visual material shouldn’t be an afterthought. Enticing photos, videos, album art, and graphic design will go a long way toward getting attention and will help to establish your brand and get people to pay attention and listen to your music. Read more.
How to write a killer artist bio
A well-crafted artist bio is a necessary part of your press kit and can increase the chances of your music getting heard by music journalists and visitors to your website. Updated November 2016. Read more.
Press Kit Fundamentals: Branding Yourself in Your Artist Bio and Beyond
Consistent artist branding is key to a successful music marketing strategy. We’ve got tips on branding yourself in your bio and all your marketing. Read more.>