Chart Radio Contract For Free

Before you go any further, it's important to find out if the radio station accepts unsolicited submissions from artists. Some stations only accept submissions from record labels, while others are open to submissions from anyone.

The listening audience, similar to a TV audience and social media users, are the product being sold to advertisers. This is how radio stations make money; through advertising. Extra income also comes from sponsored content and events (however, this is also a form of a advertising) as well as charging callers.

Yes, independent artists can indeed get on the radio. While it may be more challenging compared to artists backed by major labels, there are numerous independent and college radio stations that actively support and promote emerging artists.

In this country, the average fee for a single play of a song by a commercial radio station is from 4 to 7 dollars. Much depends on the rating of the radio itself and the number of its listeners.

Broadcast Radio Transmissions Most songs are licensed by the three main PROs, with ASCAP and BMI each having more songs in their catalogs than SESAC. If an artist is not represented by a PRO, then you must get permission from the artist (or their publisher) directly.

Harness the Power of Radio In fact, it's one of the most effective ways independent artists can get their music in front of new audience groups! The key to getting your music on the radio is to do your research. Understand the station itself, its main audience, the people in charge, and the submission requirements.

In the modern music industry, it's getting easier to release your music and build a music career without the backing of a record label. There are more independent artists than ever before breaking into the mainstream without the support of a label.

Companies pay radio stations to broadcast audio commercials on their stations that target that radio station's audience. Sometimes radio hosts or radio DJs will also read advertisements on air.