Claim To Fame

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I just remembered this interview with Pharrell that I saw a month or so ago at some music conference. Something he said really caught my mind, it was in regards to getting your name out as an artist. Of course there are the obvious means such as playing shows locally and trying to expand, and then hoping a record label would pick you up (or not, if you 're against the man or w/e...). Anyways he brought up two other ways of getting your name out, as well as catching the eye of someone in the industry. They're a little unorthodoxed, and might have a lower chance of success than the other usual methods, but there's no harm in trying. Anyways, without further adieu, here are two more channels for you to try and get your music out there.


1. Advertising. Send your music to advertisers. All products or services require some sort of music to go along with them, maybe your sound is the perfect fit. Commercials are seen all the time, whether or not people actually pay attention to them is another question, either way though, if you've got a good sound, someone will remember it, and then hopefully remember the name. This might not be the best example, but look at Feist. Yea she had a following before her iPod commercials, but how many more people became aware of her after they started to show up?

2. T.V Shows. Distribute your music to shows that again might fit with your sound. For those of us who watched O.C, how many bands did we discover from watching that show? Whether it was just in the background, or they were performing at that place that 13 works at. (13 ie. the girl from house, ie. lesbian girl that went out with seth...lol)


Some of you may have heard these ideas before, but I'm pretty sure there are a fair amount of us who haven't. Obviously these ideas won't ensure success, but they are a couple of extra possibilities that may help to give you the boost you need. To all the artists out there, keep doing your thing, and good luck.

sidebar: You can also try and gain some leverage by marketing the death of a talented friend, kind of like the guy up top... Just kidding!