SkyhighRocks
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Basically for yourself? I would like to make one to send out to labels, companies, etc...what would you include in it and how did you do it?
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Everlone":dc2af said:My old press kit had a one, heavy stock piece of paper, where on one side was the band bio, and on the other was our picture, names, ages, what instrument we played and what cities and clubs we've played, and well known bands we've played with. Then we included our full length, pro duplicated cd because it was the best looking and sounding recording we had. And that was it. Not a bunch of other crap like newspaper clippings, merch samples... that stuff just clutters their desks and pisses them off. Let them see you, let them hear you, and if that doesn't do it.... sorry.
I agree. But at the same time luck is the biggest factor. Our 2nd cd was released by an indy in Sweden. They later told us the only reason they even noticed our promo was because the guys in the office were passing it around laughing at how bad our cd cover was. One guy was about the throw it away and another said "No let's listen to it. Maybe it'll be even funnier."Bob Savage":d2e1b said:>|<>QBB<
Actually, a press kit by definition is supposed to have media reviews and such. A promotional package doesn't need to, but a press kit, yep.
SkyhighRocks":e9d6c said:good tips here. Now what about packaging? What would you use to hold the kit? Obviously not staples!
Japetus The Great":86a76 said:I think it's handy to have:
2 separate 8x10 photos of your band
CD/DVD's are expensive but putting a DVD video of your band performing live on your cd always seems like a good idea.
Bio/Contact Sheet
Bob Savage":9bb71 said:>|<>QBB<
If the video isn't pro quality with good audio and pro video fx with different angles and transitions, a video is probably a bad idea because home videos look cheesed.
Right now we just fold the paper(s) in half around the CD, hold it together with a rubber band and stick it in a padded envelope. If the the CD is professionaly packaged/wrapped - REMOVE THE WRAPPING. Don't make them have to unwrap the plastic and then the little pain-in-the-ass barcode sticker thing that fucking drives everyone crazy. We do that with everyone we send out for review/airplay.SkyhighRocks":35284 said:good tips here. Now what about packaging? What would you use to hold the kit? Obviously not staples!
Yea - the luck thing is a no brainer. I just like telling that story.Bob Savage":e67c1 said:>|<>QBB<
Without some kind of ridiculously good connections, luck is always a factor. Even with good connections, you need luck. All that is to say I agree.
SkyhighRocks":13b3a said:again...this is not for my band. This is for me...with instrument companies only.
ZielGuitarist":d7d7a said: