How to Get Noticed by a Record Label Josh Gruss
As musicians, we tend to strive for that one, dream goal: to be signed to a record label. It's the easiest way to actually make bank doing what you love; they take care of marketing, production, booking, and you get paid for it too! But years of hard work and songwriting can take you nowhere when it comes to getting on a record label, and a lot of us can feel defeated when confronted with the reality that what we are doing just isn't working. So the real question is: Playing Local Gigs One aspect that a lot of groups or individuals tend to neglect is exposure. Free exposure, often. It is vital to play local gigs; this builds a potential fan base, gains you recognition for your work, and could even directly attract an executive with a label. You never know! Social Media Yeah, you have a Facebook page. But if you aren't posting on it constantly, simultaneously