Do I still need podcasts and radio for my music?

So you've recorded a brilliant song, but what do you do with it next?

Distributing your music onto streaming services makes your music easily accessible, sharing a soundcloud link on your socials will hopefully mean exposure for your creation. But how do you really get your music out there?

The endorsement of professionals who are able to share your music with their audience is such a useful tool when looking to grow your fan base. It's the reason we started this podcast, with the desire to share the spectacular music that Shropshire has to offer to a local audience...and beyond.

Not only does a play on a podcast like The Salopian Mixtape mean you have something fresh to post online, you also get a quote to use on your website, a link to share with a festival organiser to show your music is highly rated...or simply the reassurance that you needed to keep on making the music you love.

We ask you to share interesting facts and gig information when you head to the website with your music, so we can guide listeners and help them become your fans!

It can be extremely difficult to make it onto streaming service playlists and you might not even have your music released out into the digital world. The use of music podcasts like The Salopian Mixtape means that your music IS on all platforms for people to find, even if you haven't quite reached the stage of getting it out there yourself.

So, does a play on radio still mean something?

We may live in an age where turning to Spotify and YouTube can be quick and easy...but it has it's limitations. To build an organic fan base, you need a wider audience and with many people still turning to radio, that linear audience who 'just happen to be listening' could become your biggest supporters! There's nothing quite like hearing your music on the radio, which is why you can hear The Salopian Mixtape on Shropshire Live every Friday night from 7pm.

https://www.shropshirelive.com/listen/

...and finally, opportunity.

Our aim and passion is to build the brand of The Salopian Mixtape and to offer the biggest and best opportunities for you as we can. With our industry links and experience, we can tell you...it's on the way.

So, if you weren't sure if you should send your music to us, we hope this might have just pushed you in the right direction.