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!

If you have any further queries, feel free to get in touch with us!

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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