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Can't a New Artist Catch a Break?

agent1786	Date: January 23, 2004 @ 3:09 AM Hey everyone, I'm sort-of new to DMusic.Com so most if not all of you will not know me. I'm not gonna turn this into an advertisement to listen to my music or anything but hear me out: What's a guy gotta do to get noticed on DMusic.Com? I mean, you want people to hear your style, but the only way people notice new artists is when they upload a song and it's in the "10 Most Recent Uploads) list of the corresponding genre, in which case you'll get maybe 2 or 3 listens and 1 or 2 Downloads, UNLESS, they know your name (Ex: Everyone is gonna listen to a new Furious Ball Upload - for electronica - and I think a lot of us hip-hop fans wouldn't miss out on the Chuckie Akenz releases either. But let's use my name for instance, no one is gonna search to find my songs, and when they look at the entire list, they're not gonna be selecting mine. Personally, I think they're should be some system that allows new artists to get their name known on DMusic, without the intimidation of losing listeners to the really good artists that have been around for a while. I mean I have a lot of good "starter" ideas to something that would help new artists. For instance take the following list of ideas: Consider new artists the ones that have an account less than 7 months old. 1) Show a list of most dedicated new artists (most uploaded music - maybe even just use the points system) 2) Show a list of top 10 new artist downloads. 3) Have a section on the site dedicated to new artists and their new releases, updates, etc. To keep it short, I'll stop my list there, but you get the idea. Any thoughts? (DJ Hyse - http://hysell.dmusic.com)
cableshaft	Date: January 26, 2004 @ 5:28 PM Why would they do that? They already have a paid system to get you on the front page! Just pay your $20 and shut up about it . Seriously though, those are some good ideas, and I'd love to see some of them implemented.
mawcs	Date: January 26, 2004 @ 5:32 PM You've got to interact with the community: http://help.dmusic.com/#afterupload
0Hz	Date: January 26, 2004 @ 5:48 PM Well put agent1786, as mawcs said you have to interact with the community, not that i'm an expert but that is the only way to get from nowhere to somewhere. I am unsure where that somewhere is, however if your into makin music then you probably wanna get it heard. There was a TV programme called Fame, in the opening credits someone says, "So you want fame, well fame costs, and right here is where you start paying". All bollocks but what the fuck.
fu-dog	Date: January 26, 2004 @ 6:01 PM a large list of recent uploads. " id="82847">Those are some good suggestions. I'll put them on my list of future things. The best way to find new artists/music is to watch the "recent uploads" window. If you click on the "more" button you'll get a large list of recent uploads.
johnnygnote	Date: January 26, 2004 @ 7:37 PM Howdy.. There are also three forum threads to choose from. Promotions Music Newbies These threads are just for what you are talking about. To get people to notice you and to inform peeps about your tunes and new uploads. As long as they aren't abused they're a good tool. Like Mawcs said...Interact, check out other peoples stuff and let them know on their shout boxes that you listened, leave comments in the song comment boxes. It sort of gets the ball rolling after a while other people get to know about you because of it... don;t jsut do it to get known it's an on going never ending process called, Community. I get lazy sometimes and forget my self, wathc the streaming box occasionaly and follow someone elses lead to see what's being
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redrasta	Date: January 29, 2004 @ 5:57 AM wasn't there a thread somewhere not too long ago that mentioned how most people dont even go to the Chart Listings...they listen to the people who interest them in the forums? There was, coz I believe I was the one that said it DMusic...all about artists interacting, not just being admired, ya know.
joycedavis	Date: March 2, 2004 @ 2:08 PM But I came here to be admired I guess I'll interact-up too.
Apertome	Date: March 2, 2004 @ 9:53 PM Interaction is key. Review other people's music and leave thoughtful comments. Many will probably return the favor. Post in people's shoutboxes, not necessarily wh0ring your new track, just try to get to know people. Also, collaborating with artists who are better known on DMusic is a good way to get your name circulating.
djfacemachine	Date: March 2, 2004 @ 10:09 PM hmm well, just because an artist is new i'm not so sure they should get special "promotion" privileges. as has been said here, INTERACTION!!! thats all it really is. posting in forums, commenting on song... most of the people on this site will gladly listen to your stuffs, you just gotta let them know that you exist. and it looks like you're doing a good job so far
fireball87	Date: March 3, 2004 @ 12:34 AM I don't beleave in interaction,... er,... somthing, somthing,... somthing about talking,... runs away No seriously, ya have to post some good stuff on the forums if ya want to be noticed at all. Infact its kindof directly proportional to your forumage. I don't post much, so i don't get lots of, people listning, but its all good. So they key is complaining constantly about not getting enough listens, er I mean interaction, lots of interactions.
Rodrica	Date: March 3, 2004 @ 5:19 AM Try getting to know people...most of us love music and we'll give your stuff a listen if you make yourself to known to us. Also it helps if you return the favour. It's always good to share opinions on the music It's the same principal to building a fan base wherever you are.
TameasDust	Date: March 3, 2004 @ 8:39 AM Unless your like me ... a random listener ... searching closets for lost batteries and find that special gem ... but you want to get known n DMusic ... come to the forum we got a party goin on and we love to see yah
smooka	Date: March 3, 2004 @ 5:53 PM
woodhead	Date: March 3, 2004 @ 11:30 PM the party on dmusic is the forums, we all hang out here from time to time and then cruise looking for tunes, grat site here gotta use it though.
joycedavis	Date: March 4, 2004 @ 12:07 PM Hey you guys! Thanks for listening! 4 of my songs made it into the top 40 in "The Bin" ! I'm really excited that people are listening and the feedback helps alot. I'm loving the other artists also. It's really cool when someone comments on your music, then you go listen to that artists muic - and in my experience so far - there's only been one or 2 artists in my genre - I've had everyone from alternative to metallic to rock to country to reggae and you know what - that's the coolest thing about this community. No where else would you be able to mix with this many different artists so often. By now, I'm off to listen to some Hip Hop, Jazz and my favorite - Blues. JD -Peace out.
pog	Date: March 4, 2004 @ 5:53 PM As everyone has said, Interaction is the key... this place is a community of artists, and nothing will make an artist listen to your work faster than if you listen to theirs. As far as those ideas you came up with, agreed there may be a place for noticing new members, but I fear that at the rate that new members join here, you may be throwing a fair bit of extra work at the admins.. As far as monitoring the uploads of new members, we have a function on the community page where you can see the last couple of tracks uploaded to dmusic... it doesn't get much more "whats new" than that (again, it would be difficult, and unfair to segregate the newbies) Finally, there is a section for Promotions... just start a thread in the Promotions forum when you've released a new track that you consider everyone should have a listen to, post comments, etc. Hope this helps

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