How was music promoted before the Internet?

Before the Internet really got going, it was not uncommon for musicians to pay for the support of other agencies, i.e. a publicist, agent, record label, and publisher. Independent musicians were isolated and opportunities were a lot harder to come by.

How do you announce new music?

1. Find the story behind your new music and tell it.
2. Have a new bio and press release written and ready to go.
3. Compile a list of radio, blog, peer and press contacts.
4. Update your website, mailing list and social media accounts.
5. Match your music’s story with a visual one.

How do you announce a song release?

How to promote an album release

1. Engage your fans on Twitter when releasing new music.
2. Share your excitement and anticipation about a new album with fans.
3. Announce the release date of your next album or single.
4. Promote the hashtag for your new album.
5. Give fans a peek of the new album’s artwork.

How was music distributed in the 2000s?

The iPod and iTunes system for music storage and playback became immensely popular, and many consumers began to transfer their physical recording media (such as CDs) onto computer hard drives. Digital music distribution was aided by the widespread acceptance of broadband in the middle of the decade.

How did artists promote their music?

Artists can promote their music by writing blogs about their new releases. Interested bloggers might write a story on the artist to promote them or their music. Podcasts are now important outlets for information and entertainment. More people are listening to podcasts now than ever before.

When did music distribution start?

The first machine-printed music came into circulation in the 1470s, approximately 20 years after the printing press first came into motion.

How did Internet change music?

The internet became advanced enough that users could share and download music online. Pirating music no longer demanded dubbing tapes and burning CDs. People could download virtually any song they wanted through file-sharing platforms — for free. This caused revenue in the music industry to plummet.