New music website Songeist is a wonderful music community where artists can exchange ideas and tips on how to sell music online and how to promote a band. How do you get people to listen to your new music? New bands- listen up! We will give you all the tips on how to get your new music heard. When Songeist is launched their music distribution platform will help you do many of these things from one easy place. The more places that link to your band's website the more likely it is that future fans will find you.

First things first: A press kit. Venues will ask you to email them or drop them off before they consider you for a show. Newspapers and music magazines will also ask you for them so they can do a write up. Press kits should include a cover page introducing your band and your musical purpose, a detailed bio page outlining your career and band member, a large, clear picture in color of the entire band, some audio samples, and a business card with your contact information.

It's also great to get some stickers made up. Stickers are great for promoting new bands. They help increase your fan base and can increase traffic to your website. Be sure to include your web address and contact information on your stickers so that you can sell music online. Pass them out whenever you have a show. People love receiving free stuff! Banners are also great as they give you added publicity as you play. Flyers are essential for handing out to promote your next show and website. Make them colorful and eye catching! Have a small table set up at each gig with stickers, t-shirts, a guest book and some audio samples.

Have an email sign up sheet at every show and have someone walk around to collect names/email addresses. You will use this information to send out weekly band updates highlighting new music and letting them know where you will be performing next. Do not underestimate the power of your fans! They are excellent sources of promotion. They love your music and are willing to spread the word. Have them set up flyers around town, work at your merchandise table and collect email addresses.

How to promote a band? One of the most important promotional devices is your band's music website. This is where your fans will be looking at your pictures, bios and where your next gig will be. Make sure your information is organized and updated often. Music website Songeist.com will help you with this as well. On Songeist you will be able to sell music online, link to audio samples, and your fans will be able to listen to music and discover new bands. It's going to be a music community like none of the other music websites out there. Fans can download music directly from Songeist and you will get a fair deal. They will not charge you as much as the other music websites.