Music Podcasts
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 6:21 amHi everyone,
I once ran a blog for my local music scene in Lake Charles, LA, but I've since moved across the country and have passed the site on. Now I'm at a point where I really want to get into promoting unsigned and indie musicians again, but I'm thinking about doing this in the form of a podcast and expanding from local to national bands. But, before I do anything, I'd really like to get some feedback from musicians.
Here's my general thoughts. I think that podcasts are a great alternative for radio. Considering that it would mostly be a promotional tool for musicians, my expectation is that the audience would generally also be musicians. My idea at this point is for bands to submit songs and information about themselves; I'll play the music and relay that information, (websites, tour info, history, etc.,). My hope is that I can not only give musicians some exposure, but to relay where bands are going to be playing and help form connections between bands that are looking to trade gigs. Admittedly it sounds a bit dry in theory, but I have experience in radio and entertainment, so my hope is to really offer an entertaining and informative experience.
Now, I've done a little searching around for something similar, but I haven't quite found anything. So, my first question is: What music podcasts are already out there? Is anyone else already doing this, or is something similar being done that I can hear and learn from? What do you like or dislike about other music podcasts?
My second question is: Does this seem like something that musicians would be interested in listening to and submitting to? After my last band finished our album, I was desperately looking for places to promote it, and I feel like if I had known of something like what I'm envisioning, I would definitely have submitted our songs.
Lastly, do you have any general thoughts on this? Sounds like a great idea? Sound absolutely terrible? Any thoughts on what you would or would not like to hear? Thoughts on format?
Thanks in advance.
I once ran a blog for my local music scene in Lake Charles, LA, but I've since moved across the country and have passed the site on. Now I'm at a point where I really want to get into promoting unsigned and indie musicians again, but I'm thinking about doing this in the form of a podcast and expanding from local to national bands. But, before I do anything, I'd really like to get some feedback from musicians.
Here's my general thoughts. I think that podcasts are a great alternative for radio. Considering that it would mostly be a promotional tool for musicians, my expectation is that the audience would generally also be musicians. My idea at this point is for bands to submit songs and information about themselves; I'll play the music and relay that information, (websites, tour info, history, etc.,). My hope is that I can not only give musicians some exposure, but to relay where bands are going to be playing and help form connections between bands that are looking to trade gigs. Admittedly it sounds a bit dry in theory, but I have experience in radio and entertainment, so my hope is to really offer an entertaining and informative experience.
Now, I've done a little searching around for something similar, but I haven't quite found anything. So, my first question is: What music podcasts are already out there? Is anyone else already doing this, or is something similar being done that I can hear and learn from? What do you like or dislike about other music podcasts?
My second question is: Does this seem like something that musicians would be interested in listening to and submitting to? After my last band finished our album, I was desperately looking for places to promote it, and I feel like if I had known of something like what I'm envisioning, I would definitely have submitted our songs.
Lastly, do you have any general thoughts on this? Sounds like a great idea? Sound absolutely terrible? Any thoughts on what you would or would not like to hear? Thoughts on format?
Thanks in advance.