How do I get my music played on the radio?

The volume of radio may not be as loud anymore, but the promotional benefits you just can’t turn down 🎧

It’s a great way of marketing and advertising your music for free, so read on for some handy tips on getting your music played on the radio:

  • Make your music easy to find online: Distribute to many stores with RouteNote!
  • Have an Electronic Press Kit ready to go: If you’ve got an EPK prepared, then you can use this as your portfolio to share online if needed.
  • Search, search, search: Search for radio stations that would apply to your genre and determine whether they’re likely to play your song. So search for smaller stations, and you could try going local!
  • Try online radio stations: There’s plenty of online radio stations that will allow submissions from musicians that are fresh on the scene.
  • Check the guidelines: Ensure to check the radio station’s guidelines so you know you’re submitting correctly.
  • The more the better: Send your tracks to as many radio stations as you can…big or small!

Please note! Many broadcasters have a section on their website where you can send your tracks to them.

For more marketing tips, watch our YouTube video below!

See also:
How do I promote my music to a wider audience?
How do I submit my track to RouteNote’s playlists?
Will PUSH.fm promote or playlist my music for me?

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