how to promote yourself without being spammy?

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Hi folks,

I run a tiny digital label in the States. As such, I do everything myself (artwork, "promotion", etc.) and usually promote the releases on forums and MySpace, with a write-up of the release and accompanying artwork image.

So far, it has "worked" and the label is slowly and steadily running.

My question is:

How do I promote without being spammy?

Any and all feedback ("good" or "bad") is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[fredrik_h]

maybe release a mix with tracks from the label and post the link under the dj/live-set section here - is one idea.

[BOKAL RECORDS]

you simply don't have to care what a few annoying people think abouth you making publicity all over forums and myspace, thats what those things are made for!!

People who are interested will read it or listen, others should just ignore it and shut up.

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Thanks for the feedback.

While I understand that most of the sites are geared towards networking, there also lies the question of what to contribute besides: "here's my latest release if you want to buy it".

I guess I can always start some threads for discussion.

[Hutch]

Hay Sean. This is Mike, Im actually in Denver also. I dont think I have met you yet altho if you saw me youd prolly recognize me because I have been at pretty much every mnml headliner this year Royale knows me. I went to college with Radioactive (james/Theory/Element105.

Anyways I dig your tunes and am always eager to hear your tracks when they are announced on myspace. I finally got a job so maybe one day I might buy the ones i like because your Lunatic fringe is on lockdown on SLSK



P.S.-You should make a Netlabel!!

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M,

Thanks for tuning in...

01: I have plans for a netlabel, but first I need to have a website!

The netlabel will be all free downloadable tracks, mostly ambient stuff.

02: I myself am not down with slsk; I would rather buy an artist's music legit.

[Hutch]

Not gunna argue that one with ya.