Independent Artist Only

Notice:

Beginning March 1,2021 neither Cashbox nor Record World will be accepting anymore politically

charged material of any kind for promotional purposes.

We are not a political sponsor. 

Patriotic songs that are offensive free are still ok.

Also there are no more freebies for promotion. If an artist can spend thousands of dollars on

production of an album or video and doesn't include promotional cost then they don't need

to quit their day job.

Cashbox and Record World staff 

Start Up Package

(For artists who are brand new in the business)

Create a three month plan and how to introduce yourself to the industry to include:

Ø Publishing how to register as both an artist and a publishing company

Ø Branding

Ø Logos

Ø Website

Ø Social Media 

· All of these can be outsourced and developed 

The ‘Interim’ Package

(For artists who have had some experience in the business and need to take it to the next level)

Create a three month plan to determine what the artist’s goals are to include:

Ø Recording new product

Ø Releasing singles/YouTube vs Album

Ø Seek out bookings and interviews

Ø Mentor on all aspects of the business 

The ‘Legendary’ Package

(For senior artists who need to stay current and still want to release product)

Determine how to assist an older artist to understand the current landscape of releasing product:

Ø Seeking out stations and media who would still be interested in giving coverage to an established middle market artist

Ø Find a contact who can handle their social media and teach them or get a student to do their social media for a minimum cost

Ø Seek out any potential bookings or tours that would embrace the older artist

All artist who buy the $1,500.00 commitment for their artist page must

Supply camera ready placement for their bio, photo’s, music and video’s.

 Check List

Artist

Hometown + Names of Artist/Band Members

Genre(s) 

Album Title — release date

Single #1 — release date

MP3s (Zipped or sent via WeTransfer)

*Clean MP3 versions of any songs going to media, if explicit

Soundcloud — Album Stream BY LINK

Spotify — Album BY LINK

Soundcloud — Single #1  BY LINK

Spotify — Single #1 BY LINK

YouTube — Single #1  BY LINK

10-25 lines/quotes on ‘The Making of the Video/Song/Album’ / concept / anecdotes / thoughts from you ON A WORD DOC

Album Cover IN JPEG ONLY NO LESS THAN 700X700 DPI

Album Artwork + Liner Notes IN JPEG ONLY OR WORD NO LESS THAN 700X700 DPI

Lyrics ON SEPARATE WORD DOC

Press Photos IN JPEG ONLY NO LESS THAN 700X700 DPI

Bio ON SEPARATE WORD DOC

LINKS NEEDED: 

Apple Music BY LINK

Amazon BY LINK

Spotify BY LINK

Website BY LINK

Twitter BY LINK

Facebook BY LINK

Instagram BY LINK

Renewable every three months based on mutual agreement

** PLEASE NOTE THE $2,000 FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE BRANDING, LOGOS OR WEBSITES OR ANY ADDITIONAL OUTSOURCING. IT IS A CONSULTING FEE ONLY

PROMOTION OF YOUR MUSIC SHOULD BE PRIORITY IN YOUR BUDGET.  STAY AWAY FROM ANYONE THAT PROMISES YOU PIE IN THE SKY.  THERE ARE ONLY THREE OF US THAT COUNT, CASHBOX, RECORD WORLD AND BILLBOARD.  IF SOMEONE APPROCHES YOU ASK THEM WHAT BIG STAR CAME OUT OF THEIR COMPANY AND THEN DOUBLE CHECK WITH MANAGEMENT OF THAT ARTIST. SO MANY DREAMS ARE BROKEN EVERYDAY BECAUSE SOMEONE THOUGHT YOU COULD SING OR YOUR GROUP WAS THE NEXT KISS BUT IN REALITY YOU HAVE TO BE EXTRAORDINARILY GOOD AND HAVE LUCK ON YOUR SIDE

DUE TO A COUPLE OF "BAD APPLES SPOIL THE WHOSE BUNCH SCENARIO" PROMOTION IS ONLY DONE NOW BY BANK WIRE OR CASIER CHECK AND IS NON REFUNDABLE ONCE PROMOTION HAS STARTED WE WILL GUIDE ANY ARTIST OR GROUP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.  REMEMBER  MAJOR LABELS ONLY LOOK AT TOP PROMOTION TEAMS,