Let\u2019s be honest; as a DIY musician you\u2019re probably not going to get sudden and sustained airplay on the giant terrestrial radio stations.<\/strong>\u00a0You simply don\u2019t have the budget for the kind of radio campaign where every DJ in the country starts spinning your single in a short period of time.<\/p>\n So put aside your dreams of breaking into the top of the charts overnight and get used to the idea of\u00a0building your career at a more measured pace!<\/strong>\u00a0How?<\/p>\n Non-traditional forms of radio (satellite, internet, and podcasts) are huge these days. Many of the popular music streaming sites like Pandora have even made the jump from the internet into people\u2019s mobile devices and cars.<\/p>\n The good news is that getting significant play on these new types of radio formats is a far easier task than the commercial campaigns of yesteryear.<\/strong>\u00a0The obvious trade-off is that you have to do a little more research, as each individual station\/program\/podcast will have their own submission guidelines.<\/p>\n But the best part is,\u00a0they actually want artists to submit their music, so you have a real opportunity to form close and lasting relationships with DJs and program directors<\/strong>. Sounds like the beginnings of a sustainable music career to me!<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to point out that almost EVERY radio station is an internet radio station nowadays. Even terrestrial stations that broadcast via the old fashioned airwaves are streaming online. But what you want to find are the smaller, niche stations (either exclusively online or indie-focused\/community terrestrial stations) that play YOUR kind of music.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a few places to start:<\/strong><\/p>\n *<\/strong>\u00a0Submit your music to Pandora<\/a>.<\/p>\n *<\/strong>\u00a0Listen to\u00a0Live365<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0SiriusXM<\/a>\u00a0show ( Sirius does both satellite and internet radio).<\/p>\nRunning your own radio promotion campaign<\/h3>\n
How do I find internet radio stations that will play my music?<\/h3>\n