How to Get a Record Label to Listen to Your Music?

As an aspiring electronic music artist, capturing the attention of record labels and getting them hooked on your music is the ultimate goal.

But where to start? Well, we've got the perfect guide for you! We'll show you how to get the attention of the right people with the help of LabelRadar (part of the Beatport Group) which makes submitting your demos a breeze. 

Step 1 - Find the Right Labels:

Let LabelRadar be your musical matchmaker - kind of like Tinder, but for music and labels! We can help match you with labels in the same genre as your music, but it’s up to you from there! It’s important to take the time to research a label to see how closely your music aligns with the tracks they are releasing, and to gauge if you think they are the right fit for you too.

Step 2 - Choose Wisely:

Choose what you think are the best 20-second clips in your tracks to take control of the first impression, and give yourself the best chance of grabbing an A&R’s attention. We will get them to listen, the rest is up to you and your music, so choosing a strong clip is very important (the full song can still be listened to though).

Step 3 - Create an Engaging Artist Profile:

You only get one first impression - make it count! LabelRadar's artist profile section is your canvas to showcase your artist brand. By the time a label is checking your profile, you’ve already done the hard part of getting their attention, so make sure the profile is filled out and doesn’t let you down. 

Step 4 - Spread Your Wings:

You have two routes available to you and your music - you can either submit it “One to One” specifically to a single label, or you can make it available for any label on the platform but submitting it the “One to Many” route. Just be aware that the best way to get a specific label’s attention is the “One to One” route. Perhaps try both and see which labels approach you?

Step 5 - Trust in the Process:

When it comes to navigating the music industry, trust is paramount. The responses on your demos might not come for a little while, but we have a very extensive set of Success Stories at this point, and as soon as a label takes an action on your track, you’ll be the first to know. Even if it’s not the response you were hoping for, keep at it, because everyone faces rejection at some point in their career, and it will just make your future success feel even better!

Are you ready to make your mark in the music industry? 

Follow these steps and let LabelRadar do the heavy lifting for you. There are so many demands on your time as an artist, don’t make demo submissions more complicated and time-consuming than it has to be. With LabelRadar, you can focus on the part of being an artist that excited you in the first place - making great music! 

If you don’t already have a LabelRadar account, you can sign up here.

You’ll be in great company too, with LabelRadar’s sister companies like Beatport, Loopmasters, ampsuite, Loopcloud, and Plugin Boutique, by your side!