🥳Happy birthday to me! 🎂 My birthday wish is that you listen to Paradise Falls! ❤️

Resources

Spotify for ArtistsSpotify for Artists
Amazon for ArtistsAmazon for Artists
Apple MusicApple Music
Deezer for CreatorsDeezer for Creators
Tidal for ArtistsTidal for Artists
YouTube Music Artists PageYouTube Music Artists Page

Gear

The five identifiers

  1. Interested Parties Information (IPI) - is a unique identifying number assigned by the CISAC database to each Interested Party in collective rights management. It is used worldwide by more than 120 countries and three million right holders.

  2. International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC) - is a unique identifier for musical works, similar to ISBN for books. It is adopted as international standard ISO 15707. The ISO subcommittee with responsibility for the standard is TC 46/SC 9.

  3. International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) - is an international standard code for uniquely identifying sound recordings and music video recordings. The code was developed by the recording industry in conjunction with the ISO technical committee 46, subcommittee 9 (TC 46/SC 9), which codified the standard as ISO 3901 in 1986, and updated it in 2001. An ISRC identifies a particular recording, not the work (composition and lyrical content) itself. Therefore, different recordings, edits, and remixes of the same work should each have their own ISRC. Works are identified by ISWC. Recordings remastered or revised in other ways are usually assigned a new ISRC

  4. International Performance Number (IPN) -

  5. International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI) - is an identifier system for uniquely identifying the public identities of contributors to media content such as books, television programs, and newspaper articles. Such an identifier consists of 16 digits.

Insights

  • 1st song off of Paradise Falls was recorded at the now defunct River Bear Studios. Sadly, they wouldn't release the stems (each individual track) to me. Great working with them, bunch of talented guys, but didn't think that was cool businesswise.

  • But I guess that was a blessing in disguise because I never would have found TuneDesigner! I've recorded every song with them thus far. They're the best! Super Pro, great to work with, talented, creative. They'll bend over backwards to get the job done. Thank you TuneDesigner!

  • 2nd album was originally called Issues, then Mirror, Mirror, then Some Kind of Tragedy, then You and I vs the World, then eventually, I went with Funeral to Our Youth.

Pre-Save

Why Pre-Save?

  • It's free.

  • It takes 3 clicks.

  • It really helps your favorite indie artists stand a chance in the label-focused algorithms.

  • I really appreciate you. : )

All pre-saving does it ensure that it will be added to your music library upon release, letting music platform algorithms know that people are interested in this song/artist.

Strengthen Your Voice

  1. Lip Flutter (no sound, 1 entire breath) x3

  2. Lip Flutter in spurts x1

  3. Lip Flutter (add sound, constant pitch) x3

  4. Lip Flutter (low to high pitch) x1

  5. Lip Flutter (your favorite song) x1

Do this every day. Record your voice now and label it with today's date. In 3 to 6 months record it again. You'll have a completely new voice.

Marketing

Getting Started Worksheet:

  1. WHAT is your song about?

  2. WHY did you choose the title?

  3. HOW did you write this song?

  4. WHEN did you write this song?

  5. If You've Ever Been ___ This Song Is For You

Headlines:

  1. Have You Ever Heard A Song About ___

  2. I Wrote A Song About ___

  3. When I Wrote This Song I Was ___

  4. Someone Said My Next Song Sounds Like ___

  5. If You've Ever Been ___ This Song Is For You

First Line Hooks:

  1. Have You Ever Heard A Song About ___

  2. I Wrote A Song About ___

  3. When I Wrote This Song I Was ___

  4. Someone Said My Next Song Sounds Like ___

  5. If You've Ever Been ___ This Song Is For You

6 examples of the WH's:

  1. Have You Ever Heard A Song About ___

  2. I Wrote A Song About ___

  3. When I Wrote This Song I Was ___

  4. Someone Said My Next Song Sounds Like ___

  5. If You've Ever Been ___ This Song Is For You

Viral Headlines:

Song Performance

  1. Have You Ever Heard A Song About ___

  2. I Wrote A Song About ___

  3. When I Wrote This Song I Was ___

  4. Someone Said My Next Song Sounds Like ___

  5. If You've Ever Been ___ This Song Is For You

Links

  • Background Remover

  • https://instavideosave.net/ - Instagram Reels Downloader without Watermark or Logo

  • Isitagoodplaylist - We analyze Spotify playlists to help you know if they really increase your stream count. Stop wasting your time pitching to useless playlists, focus on the right ones.

  • Musicstax - Music Analysis. Find the tempo, key, loudness, danceability, energy rating and other music data points on over 80 million tracks. You can search by artists, album, track names or playlist names on Spotify. Once you have searched for a song, you can discover similar songs to that song, allowing you to expand your music.

  • Groover - Promote your music with results. On Groover, music curators and professionals listen to your track, respond with feedback, and share the tracks they’re vibing with!

  • One Submit - We help independent artists grow their music career through online music submissions.We are a one stop shop for all your music promotion needs!You can submit music to Spotify playlists, send your song to radio stations, submit music to blogs, record labels, TikTok influencers and Youtube channels.Artists releasing music can promote music on 6 different streaming platforms!

  • SubmitHub - SubmitHub allows you to easily send your music to curators using either standard or premium "credits." Each curator requests between 1 and 3 credits.

  • SubmitLink - Playlist promotion made easy. Pitch your music to verified Spotify playlists. Easily get your music in front of the curators that make a difference. If you don't get a response in 7 days, we'll fully refund you. No strings!

  • ChatGPT -

  • Canva -

  • https://playlistinabottle.byspotify.com

  • QRCode Monkey - The free QR Code Generator to create custom QR Codes with Logo (qrcode-monkey.com)

  • Spring for Creators - Merch

  • Studio by Amaze - EPK

Playlist for ads

Playlist Links

Beckett

Evelyn Gavin

Evie

James Gavin

jamesjgavin

johndavidgavin

My Name is Jonas

5 Reasons why NOW is the best time for you to start posting more music:

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  1. Digital Platforms: With the proliferation of digital music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, there are more avenues than ever to distribute and promote your music. These platforms offer exposure to a global audience, allowing independent artists to reach listeners worldwide.

  2. Social Media Reach: Social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter provide powerful tools for promoting music and connecting with fans. Engaging content and strategic use of hashtags can help your music reach a wider audience and build a loyal fanbase.

  3. Streaming Revenue: The streaming industry continues to grow, and while streaming payouts can vary, they offer a significant revenue stream for artists, especially those who consistently release new music. Posting more music can increase your streaming numbers, leading to higher royalties over time.

  4. Creative Freedom: With advancements in home recording technology and the rise of DIY culture, artists have more creative freedom than ever before. You can experiment with different genres, styles, and production techniques without the need for a major record label, allowing you to express yourself authentically through your music.

  5. Audience Demand: In today's fast-paced digital world, audiences crave new content regularly. By consistently posting music, you can keep your audience engaged and interested in your work. Building momentum with frequent releases can also help you stay relevant in an oversaturated market and increase your chances of gaining traction within the music industry.

Spotify

Promoting music on Spotify - Spotify

The Fans Also Like feature isn’t manually curated, but determined by looking at your fans’ listening habits. It appears we currently don't have enough listening data to add Fans Also Like to your profile.

To help generate more data:

- Stay active on social media. Encourage your fans to follow and stream your playlists and music on Spotify.

- Create and share artist playlists with descriptive titles (e.g. ‘[[artist name]]’s top [[genre]] picks’) to help us match you with similar artists. Start by adding your music, songs you listen to, and artists you’re similar to.

For more tips, check out our best practices here

Single Release Strategy

Prior to Release:

Day of Release:

  1. Prepare FB/IG Ads to go live at midnight

  2. Play new single on Spotify's Release Radar and all streaming sites

  3. Save/heart new single on all streaming sites

  4. Add new single to your own playlists (Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Tidal)

  5. Update Website News page

  6. Banners (2 Pre/2 Post) for Social Media - Bandcamp, FB (Personal/Music), Twitter, YouTube - with new Spotify link

  7. Banners on Website: Home Page (Listen Now/Pre-Save Now), Update Listen Now Section, Music Page Banner, Singles Page Spotify link, Pics Page Banners,

  8. Share new single link for all streaming sites to FB music page and Twitter

  9. Playlist Promotion

  10. Social Media Posts (15 Pre/15 Post) - Instagram, FB, Twitter = ENGAGEMENT NOT ANNOUNCEMENT!

  11. Video - Single Screen (Album Cover)

  12. Video - Visualizer

  13. Video - Lyrics

  14. Video - Official

Social Media

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • TikTok

  • Twitter

  • YouTube

Streaming Platforms

  • Amazon Music

  • Apple Music

  • Deezer

  • Spotify

  • Tidal

  • YouTube Music

Music

Beautiful Rain

James Gavin

Vocals / Guitar

John Gavin

Vocals / Bass

Ryan "Swamp" Thigpen

Drums

Steven Stetson

Rock Manager / Roadie / Super Fan

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