How do I submit a demo?

10. Demo Submission Checklist

  1. Send bulk emails to multiple record label contacts.
  2. Send a demo through social media messages.
  3. Tell the A&R that your demo is a work in progress.
  4. Send unfinished tracks, remixes, or mashups.
  5. Send tracks with copyrighted material.
  6. Attach MP3, WAV or other files to emails unless it’s preferred.

How do you write a demo submission label?

How to Submit Your Demo to a Label

  1. Do: Research the labels you want to work with.
  2. Don’t: Email every label under the sun.
  3. Do: Talk about yourself and your goals.
  4. Don’t: Talk about who you sound like.
  5. Do: Be up front about what stage your music is in.
  6. Don’t: Give up.

How do I get my demo heard?

Keep it Short and Sweet

  1. A short demo. Go for two to three of your best songs.
  2. Your demo should be clearly labeled with your name and email address (NOT your number – you’re more likely to get a response via email).
  3. SHORT band bio. Keep it on the subject and to the point.
  4. Press clippings, if available.

What should a demo submission include?

This has been stated by labels that actually look at the demo submission emails. They want your name, a short bio, the name of the song, a way to listen to the song, and your email. They don’t need your age or phone number. Remember to personalize the email.

Do people still submit demos?

Indie labels generally accept unsolicited music. Not really. In the electronic music world there are tons of labels that accept unsolicited demos and will sign them if the music is good.

Do labels accept unsolicited demos?

Contrary to what you might believe, most indie record labels ARE actively seeking artists to sign. But what they aren’t doing is spending their time listening to unsolicited demos. Indie record labels that accept demos are few.

Do demos have to be perfect?

Should a Demo Be Perfect? It seems logical that something so important needs to be in perfect shape to get the job done. In reality, that’s not the case. People expect your demo to be rough.