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Playing shows can be one of the most fun and rewarding experiences for a band or artist, and the best opportunities to reach people and push your music career - but its important to keep in the right mindset and prepare as much as possible, to save your time and money and help get you the best results out of your shows and tours. Our friends over at MUSIC THINK TANK recently posted a great short list of important basics regarding gigs to keep in mind, whether you've been performing for a while, or it's your first ever show. Click Here to read more: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/get-more-gigs.html   Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

  A set list is an essential road map that can make a huge difference in delivering a compelling show. This article posted by our friends at DIY Musician speaks about how to properly construct a set list that complements your show, your style, and the venue where you’re performing. http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/06/crafting-compelling-set-list-next-concert

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Having great music to promote is only a small part of pushing for a successful music career -- no matter how good the music is, an artist's general attitude, lifestyle choices, priorities list, and so many other factors can mean all the difference between success and failure in the music business. Our friends over at DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS recently posted a great list of 17 "don't do's" and dangers to always keep in mind and avoid, to have the best shot of finding success with your music Click Here to read more: http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2014/06/09/17-ways-kill-music-career Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

Get Caught in the Rush of Tristan Thompson’s Tidal Wave This Summer! Summer just wouldn’t be summer without a little surf, sand and, of course, some really awesome music!  Sixteen year old Tristan Thompson delivers all three with his 1st Single, “Tidal Wave”, from his debut album, “Here For You”.  The only thing that could make a carefree day at the beach any better is encountering the girl of your dreams while soaking up some rays!  Suddenly there she is and it’s as if the beach has become strangely empty.  Your pulse quickens and you’re taken to new heights as endorphins surge through your system.  It’s crazy, but somehow you know that seeing the warmth of her beautiful smile is all you’ll ever need to make summer last forever!  "Love at first sight" has never felt (or sounded) so good!   This track can be yours for FREE by visiting Tristan’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TristanThompsonMusic?ref=hl   Check out the b...

Sarantos Releases Music Video That Will Inspire Bliss All Summer Long – ‘A Sunny Day’ Sarantos helps us start our summer by releasing the music video that will encourage a summertime of fun in 2014. Successfully releasing yet another song from his 1st album, Sarantos continues to juggle his busy schedule with radio interviews, band rehearsals and booking live performances in the states. Sarantos helps us start our summer by releasing his newest pop music video that will encourage a summertime of fun in 2014. www.melogia.com/music.html     The promising artist quickly responded to his fans request by releasing the music video to his hit pop song ‘A Sunny Day’. With this newly released video, Sarantos hopes to encourage everyone to stay enthusiastic and to simply have a sunny day no matter what storm might arise. This song does signify an importance to Sarantos personal life. Not too long ago, Sarantos lost his devoted father, after a hard-fought battle to...

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Meet Radio Airplay's artist of the Month. Born and raised in Victoria, BC, Tristan Thompson's family knew he was going to be a performer at the tender age of 6 months old when they noticed him dancing to Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" as he held on the coffee table. At the age of 2, Tristan began singing Red Hot Chili Peppers’ tunes at the top of his lungs.  He would soon pull out paint cans and use them as drums or he'd play the spoons to music he was listening to and sing along.    After each "performance” in front of his family, he would always bow and say "Thank you, Thank you very much" - yes, Tristan was definitely destined for the entertainment industry. A major turning point for Tristan was learning so much more about Michael Jackson's music after MJ's death.   Tristan soaked up everything he could regarding MJ on YouTube.  He also started to learn every nuance to MJ's moves while dissecting all of his videos.   Soon afte...

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SUBMIT MUSIC NOW FOR COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPE 274 HOSTED BY MILA J http://mailer.coast2coastmixtapes.com/l/8qx2/1rp   Top 5 Songs will be Selected! Submit Now! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT FOR COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPE VOL. 274 HOSTED BY MILA J     SERIOUS ARTISTS: Go Premium to increase your chances of being placed on the mixtape!   BECOME A COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES PREMIUM MEMBER  

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  Touring can be one of the most fun and rewarding experiences for a band or artist - but there are right and wrong ways to tour, and keeping a few basics in mind can save you a lot of trouble and money, and help get you the best results out of your tours and shows. Our friends over at TUNECORE recently posted a great short list of 10 important and fun touring tips to keep in mind, from electronic pop band and tour veterans Blood on the Dance Floor . Click Here to read more: http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2014/06/10-touring-must-haves-from-blood-on-the-dance-floor.html Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

Trying to book a gig? Before you reach out to a booker you should know what type of gig you want to play, and the kind of venue that is suitable for the current phase of your career.  This article posted by DIY Musician has some great advice on booking gigs and how to go about landing the best gig according to your needs as an artist. http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/06/secret-formula-getting-gigs

Facebook events can be very effective in getting the word out about an upcoming gig. This article contains some great tips on how to make a great Facebook event that you may not have considered. Take a look to learn more!  http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/05/use-facebook-events-get-people-shows

  If you're an artist or band playing local shows, there are things you can do and mistakes to avoid, to create the best experience for your fans and maximize the impact of each of your shows. The process of how to take the songs in your show and develop them into an engaging, fan-building, moment-making concert can be a long process, a recently posted article by Reverbnation lists 3 important tips for getting the most out of your live shows. Click Here to read more: http://blog.reverbnation.com/2014/05/23/pro-tips-three-ways-to-make-your-live-show-stand-out Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

Sarantos Releases New Song That Will Inspire Bliss All Summer – ‘A Sunny Day’   http://www.jango.com/music/sarantos   Sarantos helps us start our summer by releasing the music that will encourage a summertime of fun in 2014. Sarantos Releases a new song entitled ‘A Sunny Day’ Successfully releasing yet another song from his 1 st album, Sarantos continues to juggle his busy schedule with radio interviews, band rehearsals and booking live performances in the states.  The promising artist quickly responded to his fans request by releasing the music video to his hit song ‘A Sunny Day’. With this newly released song, Sarantos hopes to encourage everyone to stay enthusiastic and to simply have a sunny day no matter what storm might arise. This song does signify an importance to Sarantos personal life. Not too long ago, Sarantos lost his devoted father, after a hard-fought battle to lung cancer. This experience had a major impact towards Saran...

SUBMIT MUSIC NOW FOR COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPE 272 HOSTED BY CA$H OUT http://mailer.coast2coastmixtapes.com/l/8qx2/1qc Artists submit music now for Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 272 Hosted by Ca$h Out.  Ca$h Out made the anthem of 2012 with "Cashin Out" which went Platinum as well as #1 on the Billboard Rap charts. Shortly after the song's launch he inked a deal with Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid, and has since been working on new material. His studio album Patience will be released in 2014. With the new album on the way Ca$h Out has teamed up with Coast 2 Coast to give indie artists the opportunity to shine on this exclusive project!  Top 5 Songs will be Selected! Submit Now! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT FOR COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPE VOL. 272 HOSTED BY CA$H OUT   SERIOUS ARTISTS: GO PREMIUM TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING PLACED ON THE  MIXTAPE! BECOME A COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES PREMIUM MEMBER

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