MattyIceyo Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 hey anyone my band just finished recording our full length record. we worked with a producer who has worked with some kind of big names (damone, pod, etc..sorry for name dropping), and weve played sold out shows in boston a few times. anyone who is in a band/works with a smaller label know the best way to go about marketing the music, besides the usual myspace/purevol..or know any labels that are more willing to listen to packages then some others.. and if anyone is curious to hear, pm me ill send you an mp3. thanks guys matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieruckus Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 this is just my opinion but ive learned that labels are kind of overrated now, not saying they dont help , which they do , but you can do the same stuff they can if all your guys chip in some cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericheartsu Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 anyone who is in a band/works with a smaller label know the best way to go about marketing the music if this is your angle here is the best tip. QUIT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieruckus Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 the best advice I can give, is to just tour tour tour and everything will fall into place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperinactive Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 the best advice I can give, is to just tour tour tour and everything will fall into place unless youre band name is "bum ruckus." then you wont get anything. not even underage pussy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vito Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 the best advice I can give, is to just tour tour tour and everything will fall into place unless youre band name is "bum ruckus." then you wont get anything. not even underage pussy. and isn't that what the music is all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondanger Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 kiss of death loves boston bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 could you tell me what's band you're in,celticsfan1511.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoodcore Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 do the first pressing of this record you just finished, sell at your shows, and tour like mad. let the labels comes to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valentine Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 what band are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Yeah, I'd seriously rather just do things myself. But I'm bandless now so........ yeah. Focus on the music and performance first, then all the other trappings that go along with that, and having other people to do stuff for you dead last, until you find someone enthusiastic about what you are doing because they LIKE you and not because they heard your CD in the mail and decided it was marketable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 What's the name of your band, and where can we hear you? Considering those two questions weren't answered in your first post right off the bat, you're doing a pretty bad job of marketing yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyIceyo Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 were called montview..and we dont have any music up presently as our record is in the mastering shop is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 update us when your band have myspace,celticsfan1511.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 were called montview..and we dont have any music up presently as our record is in the mastering shop is all You've played sold-out shows but you don't have a note of music online? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 i'm with everyone else here, do the record yourself, tour like a motherfucker and the labels will come get you. but in my opinion, as someone who runs a label, you better be really, REALLY fucking good because with a "eh" at best band name like montview... I don't think I'd give you a chance. It's admittedly shallow and stupid, but bands with so-so names generally fall to the wayside...and that name is pretty generic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest conoley Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 were called montview..and we dont have any music up presently as our record is in the mastering shop is all You've played sold-out shows but you don't have a note of music online? Really? Maybe they were opening for someone they know? I'd assume that would have to be it. Either that or having ten person shows? Shit, even I have music online and the last time my band played (which is me) I had to borrow Protest the Hero's instruments because I don't own any or know how to play any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyIceyo Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 were called montview..and we dont have any music up presently as our record is in the mastering shop is all You've played sold-out shows but you don't have a note of music online? Really? we used to we took it down www.myspace.com/montview was our page its still up but we got rid of the friends an are starting over again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 but in my opinion, as someone who runs a label, you better be really, REALLY fucking good because with a "eh" at best band name like montview... I don't think I'd give you a chance. It's admittedly shallow and stupid, but bands with so-so names generally fall to the wayside...and that name is pretty generic. what kind of name would a band have to have FOR you to check them out? Clever for a Cannibal? This R2 Unit Has A Broken Motivator? Great Scott? Get Daddy A Beer? Tapping The Weathervane? Trunk Full of Pizzas? Sweet Merciful Crap? Puppy Heaven Waiting List? The Constabulary? Gerbil Turds? Teh Grundies? Mildred Gets Even? Poisoned Strychnine? Lost My Finger In A Lint Trap Accident? Great Uncle Hector's Magic Talking Onion? Rock and/or Roll? The Episode Where They Finally Kiss? This Pretzel Reminds Me Of Your Sister? Freddy Freeloader and the Johnny Come Latelys? Squagels!? The Stunning Conclusion to the Story of Radar Love? Polymascotfoamalate? Monkeys aren't Donkeys!? Buddy Cop Sequel? Lead Singer and his Faceless Minstrels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericheartsu Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 but in my opinion, as someone who runs a label, you better be really, REALLY fucking good because with a "eh" at best band name like montview... I don't think I'd give you a chance. It's admittedly shallow and stupid, but bands with so-so names generally fall to the wayside...and that name is pretty generic. what kind of name would a band have to have FOR you to check them out? Clever for a Cannibal? This R2 Unit Has A Broken Motivator? Great Scott? Get Daddy A Beer? Tapping The Weathervane? Trunk Full of Pizzas? Sweet Merciful Crap? Puppy Heaven Waiting List? The Constabulary? Gerbil Turds? Teh Grundies? Mildred Gets Even? Poisoned Strychnine? Lost My Finger In A Lint Trap Accident? Great Uncle Hector's Magic Talking Onion? Rock and/or Roll? The Episode Where They Finally Kiss? This Pretzel Reminds Me Of Your Sister? Freddy Freeloader and the Johnny Come Latelys? Squagels!? The Stunning Conclusion to the Story of Radar Love? Polymascotfoamalate? Monkeys aren't Donkeys!? Buddy Cop Sequel? Lead Singer and his Faceless Minstrels? o pioneers!!! or anything about sirus the cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magalvsr13 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Buddy Cop Sequel i want to use this as my band name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Jheri Curl and the Activators? Panic At The Drive In!? Dreadlocked Butthair? Mr. Reinhold's Courtroom? Twister Suit? Vagtastic Voyage? Magnus Ver Magnussen? Mahmoud and the Ahmadinejads? Lenin's Tomb? Homeboy Fucked A Martian Once? Pantera Sucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 He can keep going all night, folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Homeboy Fucked A Martian Once? I got a good laugh outta this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentumlost Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I've got one: Steventangent=pure band name making genius. Seriously though...mr reinhold's courtroom ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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