25 music publicity tips from the mind of a publicity genius… Howard Bloom
The following information is summarized and improvisedfrom an interview with the legendary music publicist and father of modern music publicity… Howard Bloom in the “Billboard Guide to Music Publicity” (out of print book)
Howard Bloom (now a retired music publicist and well known author of books such as the Lucifer Principle) is responsible for the publicity for such legendary artists and bands as: ZZ Top, Prince, Talking Heads, Billy Joel, Billy Idol, REO Speedwagon, George Michael, and countless other artists.
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The net gives most independent musicians something that they otherwise really would not have had – the opportunity to have their music heard by a large number of strangers (this was previously largely the preserve of signed acts). But it does something else too: it allows musicians to communicate directly with these strangers in rather sophisticated ways, through all manner of powerful tools: social networks, live video streaming services, email, the good old-fashioned website…the list goes on. This means that not only can strangers judge your music, they can judge you and form an opinion on how hip / sexy / annoying you are (delete as appropriate). And sadly, with the music industry being what it is, it’s often (perhaps usually!) the latter judgment that is of most importance to your career prospects. So getting your online reputation right is really important. Besides which, your online reputation is probably the only reputation you have.
Producing and recording music is one thing. Promoting it successfully is another. And if you think using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, SoundCloud, and ReverbNation is all you need to get your music out there, you’re in for a surprise!