FOOD FOR THOUGHT: 10 BUZZ BUILDERS FOR INDIE ARTISTS

HEY! Rising artists, here is a check list to make sure your building your buzz properly.

1) Magazine and blog placements

2) Get real youtube, twitter and facebook following using ads. Set a monthly budget and build your audience.

3) Internet radio and college radio. Make a radio team because there are 100's of radio stations that can promote your music.

4) Street promotions, make sure your have small flyers and business cards to network at other peoples events.

5) Set up listening parties and shows. If you can't bring people out to see you, you will never sell any records.

6) Get to know A&R reps by doing showcases or label meetings.

7) Make a schedule and set goals for example, contact 20 radio stations, magazines, blogs monthly etc..

8) Come up with new creative ways to promote and market your music. Funny videos, funny qoutes on twitter etc..

9) Collab with people that are buzzing in your hood.

10) Make sure you release new music and videos on a schedule every year.