Re: (313) Need help--online promotions of music

2011-07-19 Thread David Powers
Chicago and Detroit I do know tons of newer people in the scene... but NYC, San Fran, LA... not to mention Berlin, Barcelona, and ??? wherever in the world... that's what I'm trying to figure out. The market isn't that big and so I'm trying to have a global perspective, but honestly it's not so eas

Re: (313) Need help--online promotions of music

2011-07-19 Thread David Smith
I remember when it was easy to single out new local releases in brick & mortar Detroit record stores. A few weeks ago I visited the Dance-zone on Gratiot and the record sales were so slow the clerk kept the door locked, lights off and only opened by request. At this point you are correct abo

Re: (313) Need help--online promotions of music

2011-07-19 Thread Diego Simak
Thanks, sorry but I have a lot of 313 emails to read (I'm observing your email as unread.) I understand your frustration when I asked you about this link Will hear it and let you know. Thanks again Diego 2011/7/19 David Powers > Yes, it is... here is the same info I posted yesterday! ;-)

Re: (313) Need help--online promotions of music

2011-07-19 Thread David Powers
Yes, it is... here is the same info I posted yesterday! ;-) [Akbal051] - Max Jacobson & Dave Powers: K-Oates New release on Akbal Music out of Playa del Carmen, Mexico! Release date, July 18, 2011. http://www.beatport.com/release/k-oates/394476 K-Oates / 120 BPM. Deep House. Sheila Don't Love Me

Re: (313) Need help--online promotions of music

2011-07-19 Thread Diego Simak
Hi David, I wonder if your release is available for listening in beatbort. If it is available can you post here the link? Thank you Diego 2011/7/19 David Powers > Okay, I think you all misunderstood my question. I'm not trying to get > SALES... I'm just trying to get BUZZ / conversations start

Re: (313) Need help--online promotions of music

2011-07-19 Thread David Powers
Okay, I think you all misunderstood my question. I'm not trying to get SALES... I'm just trying to get BUZZ / conversations started. I just want people to listen to the music! There is so much music out, even getting someone to spend 5 minutes listening to your stuff is almost impossible now. What

(313) Need help--online promotions of music

2011-07-19 Thread David Powers
Has anyone had any luck promoting digital releases online? I've got a new release on beatport, but as if this point in time, all the "usual" channels (email lists, facebook, forum posts) seem to generate very low interest. I'm very proud of this release and think it's as good as anything out there