DIY Radio

Looking to do a radio promotion, here are some resources and articles on how to get your music to the right DJ’s for the right reasons.

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Tuned Global and Sona.stream create an Artist-First Streaming Service

Richard L'Hommedieu December 14, 2023

Making a Scene – Tuned Global and Sona.stream create an Artist-First Streaming Service What is Sona? Music is everything at Sona. Co-founded by producer TOKiMONSTA and Laura Jaramillo, Sona’s vision is a music industry that’s more equitable and rewarding for both fans and artists. This starts with sona.stream, an ad-free music streaming platform with a […]

DIY PR/ DIY Radio/ Marketing/ Music Business

The MICCO Industry Lists Review

Richard L'Hommedieu making a Scene, micco, music marketing, radio lists, Spotify playlists November 26, 2019

As the revenue on Recorded music shrink, it becomes more important for the indie artist to find ways to market their music economically. The focus for the indie artist is now based on reaching and expanding a fanbase that invests in an artists music! One of the important aspects of this type of marketing is […]

DIY Booking/ DIY PR/ DIY Radio/ Music Biz Resources/ Music Business

Making a Scene Reviews the Indie Bible 20th Anniversary Issue

Richard L'Hommedieu indie music promotion, making a Scene, Music promotion, The Indie bible November 10, 2019

Making A Scene Presents a Review of the 20th Anniversary Issue of THE INDIE BIBLE! It has been 20 years since Dave Wimble put out the first issue of The Indie Bible! Since that first issue, he has made it his mission to provide the Indie artist with a valuable resource to help them promote […]

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DIY PR/ DIY Radio/ Marketing/ Music Biz Resources/ Music Business

Making a Scene Reviews The Indie Spotify Bible

Richard L'Hommedieu Indie Spotify Bible, making a Scene, music marketing, playlist marketing, Spotify November 6, 2019

Making a Scene Presents a Review of the Indie Spotify Bible! There is not doubt that Spotify has become a major influence in the music industry. For the Indie Artist, this has been a double edge sword, while streaming has taken a large chunk out their revenue of recorded music, it has also opened up […]

DIY Radio/ Music Biz News/ Music Business

Streamlicensing.com Has Closed it’s Doors!

Richard L'Hommedieu internet radio, making a Scene, music business, radio June 15, 2019

Streamlicensing.com, one of the largest licensing companies for small web broadcasters and internet radio, has suddenly ceased all operations yesterday. The sudden loss of this resource will hit the small webcaster fairly hard. Streamlicensing collected royalties from small webcasters for the music they stream which is paid to record companies and artists. This is essential […]

DIY PR/ DIY Radio/ Music Business

How Spotify’s Gatekeepers Are Turning Listeners Into Fans (Or Not)

Sam Chennault making a Scene, music fans, Spotify, Spotify playlists February 26, 2019

Making a Scene Presents “How Spotify’s Gatekeepers Are Turning Listeners Into Fans (Or Not)” Editors Note: No matter where you stand on the streaming of music, the fact remains this is the new reality in the music industry. The main income stream of the musician is at live performances and the task for the Indie […]

DIY Booking/ DIY PR/ DIY Radio/ Music Business

The Indie Bible – In Depth Review

Richard L'Hommedieu DIY Music, independent musician, indie bible, making a Scene, music marketing, music pr December 5, 2018

The Indie Bible Bundle Since 1999 the Indie Bible has been publishing the most recognized and encompassing guide for the independent musician available. In the past I have purchased the Indie Bible in printed form, but now with the 18th edition available as a digital only version, I decided to take the plunge and purchased […]

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Creating a CD One-Sheet

Richard L'Hommedieu cd, DIY Radio, indie artist resource, making a Scene, onesheet, radio promotioin April 25, 2018

So, you are about to release your new CD and it’s time to get it ready to go to both the media for reviews and radio stations for airplay. One of the important items that should be included with your CD is your Onesheet! With that in mind let’s take a look at what a […]

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Track your Airplay with Spinitron!

Richard L'Hommedieu college radio, DIY Radio, educational radio, internet radio, making a Scene, radio, Radio Promotion, spinitron January 24, 2018

Spinitron caters to college, community and educational stations where the DJs spin the tunes according to independent aesthetic policies. Thousands of these stations across the country provide the alternative to the narrowly-defined music repertoire that commercial stations are forced to present. Apart from serving their listeners and pursuing their educational objectives, these non-commercial stations also […]

DIY Radio/ Music Business/ Radio Charts

Take Control of your Roots Music Report Data

Richard L'Hommedieu DIY Radio, independent music business, indie Blues, Indie music business, making a Scene, music business, radio charts, Roots Music Report January 23, 2018

Whether you are doing your own radio promotion, or you have hired a professional radio promoter and you are working towards RMR Reporting stations. It is a good idea to sign up for an RMR account, where for less than $10, you can search for who is playing you (or any artist for that matter) […]

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Blues Radio Charts Explained!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 5, 2018

Even though this article concentrates on Blues, the information on the RMR charts is relevant to all the genres and Indie Musicians the RMR Charts report on. The Blues World in particular spends a lot of time on Radio Charts. Unfortunately, many don’t understand the facts behind the charts and how they work. What makes the Living […]

DIY Radio/ On the Scene

LIVE 365 IS BACK!!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock July 7, 2017

Live 365 Is Back By Richard L’Hommedieu In January of 2016 the copyright royalty board allowed the the small webcaster agreement to expire which resulted in an dramatic increase in royalty rates to those webcasters (See The State of Internet Radio). It is The Small Webcaster who creates a much needed diversity in a ever […]

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How to Become a Musician with Jackie Venson

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots rock January 26, 2017

Austin born indie blues guitarist-vocalist, Jackie Venson, announces her web series,How to Become a Musician. Venson just released her live album, and has been featured in such publications as Guitar Player Magazine, Austin Chronicle, Austin Monthly, Texas Monthly and Bitch Media among others. Jackie recently performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Now, Venson has created her […]

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The State of Internet Radio and Why is it Important to the Independent Artist

Richard L'Hommedieu Copyright Royalty Board, CRB, internet radio, making a Scene, microcasters, Small Webcasters, the end of internet radio, webcasters July 8, 2016

There has been alot of conversation out there between independent webcasters and independent artists about the new royalty schedule from the Copyright Royalty Board. Some webcasters have cut their loses and ran, some have geo fenced off the whole US market. If none of this makes sense to you, well you are not alone. I […]

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An Update for Small Internet Webcasters!

Posted by Editor Copyright Royalty Board, internet radio, making a Scene, small webcasters agreement May 14, 2016

UPDATE! The new bill (HR 1733, known as the “Fair Play, Fair Pay Act”) is currently being discussed in DC! (It is before the sub-committee on “courts, intellectual property and the internet.”) RIGHT NOW is the time to contact your local congress representative to really make a difference! You don’t need to take the time […]

DIY Radio/ INDIE Blues Scene

Blues Radio Master List for December 2014!

Rick Lusher blues, Blues Radio master List, radio, Radio Promotion December 2, 2014

Are you looking to do a radio promotion in Blues radio? Are you looking for somewhere to listen to Blues? Well here is the updated Blues Radio Master List for December 2014 FREE!! No where else will you find such an extensive listing of ALL Blues Radio! Merry Christmas!! <Click Link Below> Blues Radio Master List

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Blues Radio Master LIST UPDATE for October 2014

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Blues Master List, DIY Radio, making a Scene October 1, 2014

Are you looking to do a radio promotion in Blues radio? Are you looking for somewhere to listen to Blues? Well here is the updated Blues Radio Master List for October 2014 FREE!! Who Loves you? <Click Link Below> BLUES RADIO MASTER LIST!

DIY Radio/ INDIE Blues Scene

Blues Radio MASTER LIST!

Rick Lusher blues, blues radio, DIY Radio promotion, making a Scene, Master Radio list September 5, 2014

There’s a lot of talk , that there is no where to hear blues on the radio these days. While this is a work in progress, check the list for Blues radio show near you, or listen to a station in another City on the Web . If you are not listed and want to be or if […]

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Creating your own Internet Radio Station!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues society, internet radio, making a Scene, radio August 7, 2014

Creating your own Internet Radio Station! All throughout the world there are blues societies, Folk Music Societies, Indie music groups, etc, some big and some small. Each is working within their areas to support and expand their genre in their communities. If you are part of a blues society, a Folk Music Society or any […]

DIY Radio/ Radio Charts

Reporting Stations for Folk and Bluegrass

Posted by Editor bluegrass, folk, making a Scene, radio, Reporting Stations July 19, 2014

The Folk/Bluegrass Charts is compiled monthly by Richard Gillmann richard@NWFOLK.COM FOLKDJ-L is an electronic discussion group for DJs and other people interested in all folk-based music (bluegrass, old-time, traditional balladry, traditional international music, singer-songwriters, etc.) on the radio. With over nine hundred subscribers from all corners of the earth, they are a lively bunch with a […]

DIY Radio/ Radio Charts

Root 66 Alternate Roots Reporting Stations!

Posted by Editor alternate roots, americana charts, making a Scene, radio airplay, Reporting Stations, Root 66 July 17, 2014

The Roots 66 Alternate Roots was originally formed in 2007 as The Artist Development Group, The Alternate Root, LLC is a multi-media company dedicated to the development and advancement of American Roots music and the artists, composers and producers that that comprise the format. By offering a comprehensive collection of services and expertise including radio promotion, marketing, […]

DIY Radio/ Radio Charts

Reporting Stations for the Americana Charts

Posted by Editor americana, Americana Radio Charts, making a Scene, Reporting Stations July 16, 2014

Americana is an amalgam of roots music formed by the confluence of the shared and varied traditions that make up the American musical ethos; specifically those sounds that are merged from folk, country, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll and other external influences. Americana, as defined by the Americana Music Association (AMA), is “contemporary music […]

DIY Radio/ Radio Charts

Reporting Stations for the JAM BAND Charts!

Richard L'Hommedieu DIY Radio, jam band, Jam Band charts, making a Scene, radio airplay, radio charts July 15, 2014

Jam bands are musical groups whose live albums and concerts relate to a unique fan culture that began in the 1960s with The Grateful Dead, and continued in the 1990s with bands like Phish. The performances of these bands typically feature extended musical improvisation (“jams”) over rhythmic grooves and chord patterns, and long sets of music that can often cross genre boundaries. While the seminal […]

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RMR Blues Reporting Stations

Richard L'Hommedieu DIY Radio, making a Scene, music radio promotion, Radio Promotion, RMR, Roots Music Report July 15, 2014

The RMR (Roots Music Report) are probably the most important chart for the independent musician. They track radio airplay for a wide variety of genres. The list of reporting radio stations that we are providing to you today is for the genre of Blues. The information we are providing is the results of years of […]

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Living Blues Chart Reporting Stations!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Living Blues, Living Blues Charts, making a Scene, Radio Promotion July 15, 2014

Living Blues is a bi-monthly magazine focused on covering the blues tradition, and its America’s oldest blues periodical. The magazine was founded as a quarterly in Chicago in 1970 by Jim O’Neal and Amy van Singel. Alligator Records owner and founder Bruce Iglauer was also one of the magazine’s early editors. Howlin’ Wolf was featured on the cover of the first issue. In 1983, O’Neal and van […]

DIY Radio/ Music Business

DIY Radio Promotion

Posted by Editor DIY Radio promotion, making a Scene, music radio promotion, Radio Promotion, rick lusher April 22, 2014

Publisher Note: Even though this article specifically addresses the blues genre it is applicable to any genre. RMR, Airplay Direct, Radio Submit all cover multiple genres and all of the concepts in the article are relevant to whatever music you are playing. Rick Lusher has been a radio promoter for quite some time and has […]