Many artists approach bloggers, DJs, playlist curators, radio hosts, and venue owners with the wrong mindset.
They act as though simply sharing their music is a gift, and that the person receiving this gift should feel lucky to have been chosen.
The reality is very different.
Most industry professionals receive hundreds of submissions every week.
They are constantly deciding where to spend their limited time and attention.
Your song is just another song to them.
They may love it, like it, kind of like it, dislike it, or hate it.
But it's still just another song.
Approach every opportunity with gratitude.
Thank these people for their time.
Respect the work they've put into building their audience.
The goal isn't to convince someone that they need you.
The goal is to build a relationship where both sides benefit.
The artists who succeed long term understand something many others miss:
Gratitude is memorable.
Arrogance is unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.
Thank people for listening.
Thank people for helping.
Because the moment you start acting like you're doing everyone else a favor, you've forgotten who opened the doors in the first place.
“Be respectful. More than once I have heard from artists or bands who think that putting their music in my playlist should be a privilege for me, and it is not like that.
There have been times that I have not collaborated with a band due to their arrogance.”
- David Del Rey
Playlist Curator (Reggae Summer Beach)
"Life is a long lesson in humility."
- James M. Barrie
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