Promoting Music Under Different Names
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 73 posts since 27 Aug, 2009
I find myself making music in many different genres, but if I promoted it all under a single name then not everyone will like the music I make. There seems to be so few people in this world whose musical interests are as wide as mine.
The solution is to write music that is in different genres under different names; one for each genre. Another problem arises when I want to promote said music on KVR: KVR does not allow multiple accounts in general. If I tried to promote my music, that is under a different name, using my account, people will think I am trying to steal that music. I have no way to verify that I am the one who made the music.
What can I do to get around this problem? Thank you for your advice.
The solution is to write music that is in different genres under different names; one for each genre. Another problem arises when I want to promote said music on KVR: KVR does not allow multiple accounts in general. If I tried to promote my music, that is under a different name, using my account, people will think I am trying to steal that music. I have no way to verify that I am the one who made the music.
What can I do to get around this problem? Thank you for your advice.
- KVRAF
- 25051 posts since 20 Oct, 2007 from gonesville
As opposed to what? You cannot reasonably expect everyone to like your music anyway.KForte90 wrote: if I promoted it all under a single name then not everyone will like the music I make.
I make a lot of music some people will hate, but that's their problem.
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- KVRAF
- 7540 posts since 7 Aug, 2003 from San Francisco Bay Area
The choice is yours. You either develop a name for yourself a a diverse and eclectic musician, or you spread your efforts across promoting multiple brands. Either one is a viable approach.
Incomplete list of my gear: 1/8" audio input jack.
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- KVRAF
- 3186 posts since 18 Mar, 2008
Maybe don't use KVR as your promotional platform, but use it for what it's good for, getting knowledgeable feedback from the fellow colleagues.
Think some of us don't care if you post 20 different genres from one nickname or we are going to become your fans and follow you to the stars, let's be real, we are bunch of old grumpy guys making noise nobody cares about, so just post some stuff you actually want honest feedback for and use other social media for that biz mumbo jumbo.
Think some of us don't care if you post 20 different genres from one nickname or we are going to become your fans and follow you to the stars, let's be real, we are bunch of old grumpy guys making noise nobody cares about, so just post some stuff you actually want honest feedback for and use other social media for that biz mumbo jumbo.
This entire forum is wading through predictions, opinions, barely formed thoughts, drama, and whining. If you don't enjoy that, why are you here? ShawnG
- KVRAF
- 1724 posts since 31 Dec, 2004 from betwixt
Zexila wrote:making noise nobody cares about
To the OP:
Does seem like a lot of extra work to do it all under different names.
Some value being weird more than being considered a non-failure.
But you do have a point. I can't think of any famous, popular musicians who are known for doing everything music ever. They tend to find a niche and smack it again and again...
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- KVRist
- 342 posts since 8 Jul, 2004
I thought I was going to have this problem. My solution was to start a "multimedia company (record label):" Unfocused Media, so I could release different styles of music (and film, and books, and software...) under different project/"band" names. I had only moderate success because my time for creative pursuits became extremely limited.
However, others have been successful with this approach, e.g. Bill Laswell. As such, I still plan to use this approach if I ever find myself with enough free time.
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However, others have been successful with this approach, e.g. Bill Laswell. As such, I still plan to use this approach if I ever find myself with enough free time.
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"I guess one person can make a difference, but most of the time they probably shouldn't." -M. Simpson
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 73 posts since 27 Aug, 2009
Then, where can I go to get my music more noticed?Zexila wrote:Maybe don't use KVR as your promotional platform, but use it for what it's good for, getting knowledgeable feedback from the fellow colleagues.
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- KVRAF
- 3186 posts since 18 Mar, 2008
Probably to some labels or You Tube channels that promote kind of music you do, there's bunch of those these days.KForte90 wrote:Then, where can I go to get my music more noticed?Zexila wrote:Maybe don't use KVR as your promotional platform, but use it for what it's good for, getting knowledgeable feedback from the fellow colleagues.
This entire forum is wading through predictions, opinions, barely formed thoughts, drama, and whining. If you don't enjoy that, why are you here? ShawnG
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- KVRAF
- 6895 posts since 9 Mar, 2003 from the bridge of sighs
you need to focus ...Unfocused wrote:I thought I was going to have this problem. My solution was to start a "multimedia company (record label):" Unfocused Media, so I could release different styles of music (and film, and books, and software...) under different project/"band" names. I had only moderate success because my time for creative pursuits became extremely limited.
However, others have been successful with this approach, e.g. Bill Laswell. As such, I still plan to use this approach if I ever find myself with enough free time.
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- KVRist
- 342 posts since 8 Jul, 2004
What...?experimental.crow wrote:you need to focus ...Unfocused wrote:I thought I was going to have this problem. My solution was to start a "multimedia company (record label):" Unfocused Media, so I could release different styles of music (and film, and books, and software...) under different project/"band" names. I had only moderate success because my time for creative pursuits became extremely limited.
However, others have been successful with this approach, e.g. Bill Laswell. As such, I still plan to use this approach if I ever find myself with enough free time.
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"I guess one person can make a difference, but most of the time they probably shouldn't." -M. Simpson
- KVRAF
- 4285 posts since 31 Oct, 2004
If your time is limited, you should focus on one project or get help from other people. You can't do it all alone, music marketing is very time consuming and requires the work hours of at least another person.Unfocused wrote:I thought I was going to have this problem. My solution was to start a "multimedia company (record label):" Unfocused Media, so I could release different styles of music (and film, and books, and software...) under different project/"band" names. I had only moderate success because my time for creative pursuits became extremely limited.
However, others have been successful with this approach, e.g. Bill Laswell. As such, I still plan to use this approach if I ever find myself with enough free time.
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Klayton from Celldweller does it, he has multiple music projects and he's successful but he has a small team who work with him. Check "Celldweller" on YouTube if you don't know about him. Very good music.
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- KVRer
- 7 posts since 2 Sep, 2017
If it isn't a joke, I can only feel jealous. Such a lot if energy... unfocused energy!