DESTROYING The 7 Biggest Music Promotion Myths In 2024!

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    Music Marketing Strategist Jesse Cannon dives into some common misconceptions about promoting music in the digital age. We explore why the idea that 'good music promotes itself' is flawed and highlight the importance of targeted promotion, such as using TikTok and short-form videos. We also tackle myths about major labels controlling the charts, the supposed advantages of 'Nepo Babies,' and the misconception that editorial playlists and catalog sizes are the keys to success.
    00:00 Introduction: The Smell of Bullshit in Music
    00:41 Cannon's Law: The Myth of Self-Promoting Music
    02:18 The Reality of Music Promotion: Finding Your Audience
    04:32 The Easiest Era for Music Promotion
    09:27 Debunking Common Music Industry Myths
    14:01 The Importance of Editorial Playlists
    16:07 The Myth of Building a Large Catalog
    17:38 Conclusion: Focus on Writing Good Songs
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  • @Musformation
    @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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  • @TABFS-ze3cm
    @TABFS-ze3cm หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I am a so called “trust fund baby” who makes music. I’ve been in that label meeting because someone made a call. I got the door opened. But I never did the actual work to be ready for that moment. I was good enough to get someone interested but didn’t have the other stuff to back it up. It was sobering, but looking back the greatest source of the motivation I have today. I was 20 steps behind. I’m just now finding a voice and really enjoying the practice of making art and building a fan base by living my true self.

  • @erckjcksn
    @erckjcksn 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I appreciate the honesty about the reality of music promotion and the tip about Penji. I'm gonna check them out for sure. Keep the real talk coming!

  • @NoahMiller-jp6en
    @NoahMiller-jp6en 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It takes courage to spit hard facts. Keep up the great work, my man.
    Love how Penji got here, by the way.

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Appreciated and thank god for spon con

  • @JacksonWinters
    @JacksonWinters 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    🤯 So many myths busted! The playlist info was a real eye-opener.

  • @OliviaJones-oj99705
    @OliviaJones-oj99705 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely love your no-nonsense approach, Jesse. Your explanations make so much sense and are incredibly helpful!

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really appreciate that

  • @JosephTurner-techsavvy
    @JosephTurner-techsavvy 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It's refreshing to hear someone call out the BS in the music industry. The "good music promotes itself" myth is definitely a frustrating one.

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks and yeah that one’s especiqllly silly

  • @CharlesHarris-ig4wt
    @CharlesHarris-ig4wt 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was taken by surprise that I see Penji here. I've been using their service for a year now.

  • @ShielaMaeAustine
    @ShielaMaeAustine 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the straightforward talk on music promotion and the Penji recommendation. I’m eager to give them a try. Keep the honest advice flowing!

    • @CarenGraham
      @CarenGraham 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I Agree!

  • @kevinfarge
    @kevinfarge หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This channel is the most punk thing ever. As always thank you Jesse!

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      As good a compliment as I can get

  • @benjsterlingmarketing
    @benjsterlingmarketing 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Dude, this is 🔥! Never thought of it that way - the susceptibility thing is 🤯!

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah I’ve mentioned this once or twice before (in my 320 videos lol) but it’s a thing no one thinks about but radio for example measures

  • @damien82601
    @damien82601 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like your approach in explaining things Jesse! It made us easy to analyze and understand the thoughts that you have.

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s really nice thank you

  • @sonofnone2395
    @sonofnone2395 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    always appreciate your advice

  • @DamonHan
    @DamonHan 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely! Even the best songs need strategic promotion to succeed.

  • @ShihoTanida
    @ShihoTanida 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well said! It's all about getting your music heard by the right people.

  • @SarahLuquis
    @SarahLuquis 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing this! Finding the right audience is crucial for any artist.

  • @KawaiiSteez
    @KawaiiSteez หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video and advice! Especially the playlist. Been 2 years and i'm still tryna land one lol but I know when you do that can really change a lot

  • @matclark.
    @matclark. หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks Jesse! I appreciate the logic and focus you bring to these topics!

  • @mthomas1091
    @mthomas1091 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Jesse you’re still one of my holdouts of TH-camrs I think I can trust. I definitely want to know the tools you actually use (even what sucks about them). Always enjoy your vids 👏👏👏

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m gonna make a video about that did you see my music resource list. It’s on my free tools page if you look in the description

  • @morganwilliammarketing
    @morganwilliammarketing หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, Jesse, you really bring clarity to the chaos of music promotion myths. Your insights on the importance of editorial playlists versus building a large catalog are eye-opening. I'm curious, what advice would you give to artists who are just starting out and navigating these myths for the first time?

  • @RockySantiago-nd8or
    @RockySantiago-nd8or 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love the content Jesse about destroying music promotion.

  • @CamerynMiller12
    @CamerynMiller12 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great insight regarding music promotion, i've read a lot of them online and now thinking which ones are actually true!

  • @AvaBrown-qi3tl
    @AvaBrown-qi3tl หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jesse! Your deep dive into these topics is both enlightening and motivating.

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really appreciate that

  • @SamBaker-qj1vn
    @SamBaker-qj1vn 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Jesse! this content is so 🔥🔥 so as the company Penji that you mentioned. Seems like a 🔥🔥 company too like you!

  • @JeromeRobinsons
    @JeromeRobinsons หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content guys! Looking forward for more content!

  • @RaiaJones
    @RaiaJones 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video is packed with so much valuable knowledge! It's awesome!

  • @noahharrison2694
    @noahharrison2694 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Agree! Nobody can control what charts, sometimes a completely random or an old song would chart because there was a tiktok challenge that used it.

  • @MiaSmith01
    @MiaSmith01 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Really loved how you explained it Jesse, you nailed it :)

  • @WalterJohnson-ly4zr
    @WalterJohnson-ly4zr 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You nailed it! Love the content! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @emily_white7394
    @emily_white7394 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice explanations and appreciate your advice! Thanks!

  • @Luna.Huxley
    @Luna.Huxley 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for this!

  • @LaraPasquale
    @LaraPasquale 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great insights! It's important to balance quality music with smart promotion.

  • @CindyLiu-eq6kd
    @CindyLiu-eq6kd หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work on this video Jesse!

  • @LiamDavis03
    @LiamDavis03 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I loved the content of your video! I'm definitely subscribing because of that :)

  • @Mclainemm
    @Mclainemm หลายเดือนก่อน

    The way you make this video interesting is awesome!

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate when the effort is appreciated

  • @DanAnderson-ml9un
    @DanAnderson-ml9un หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for suggesting a graphic design company! Actually I was on a hunt but then good thing I watched your video. 😅😅

  • @AdeaMelzon-hw2fl
    @AdeaMelzon-hw2fl 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    love the explanation!

  • @LioraVale
    @LioraVale 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Definitely subscribing to this, your content is fascinating ^^

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Much appreciated

  • @RobertSmith-lf9qm
    @RobertSmith-lf9qm หลายเดือนก่อน

    Editorial playlists are still important. Getting your music on editorial playlists can lead to algorithmic playlist placements and more streams

  • @itswermzer
    @itswermzer หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video. Thank you Jesse

  • @soundslikesomsom
    @soundslikesomsom หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wake up babe, Meeting People Is Easy reference just dropped

  • @EmmaWilliams-gt9lk
    @EmmaWilliams-gt9lk หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep up the great work!

  • @namelessghostmusic
    @namelessghostmusic หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The best part about the RFK Jr. thing is that the brain worm DIED after eating his brain.

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s so funny

    • @CricketStyleJ
      @CricketStyleJ หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Malnutrition, probably

  • @IanOrtiz-zi4fk
    @IanOrtiz-zi4fk 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You may have heard this before, but the truth is, lots of independent artists have found their own unique paths to success!

  • @JennyMourton
    @JennyMourton 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting take on music promotion. Thanks for the tips!

  • @OliviaSummer15
    @OliviaSummer15 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice content jesse ^^

  • @AshleyBurnsings
    @AshleyBurnsings 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Whoa, that nepo baby thing... we're all just internet detectives now, huh? 🕵‍♂

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not what I actually said, but as someone who knows a lot of artists actual stories if most people were as bad at their jobs as internet detectives who investigate who peoples parents are they’d be fired very fast.

  • @currentcontentco
    @currentcontentco หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    your memes are getting deadly and the info is super fucking helpful as always, thank you hope you're doing well 🙏

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Charming my pants off saying the memes are deadly

    • @currentcontentco
      @currentcontentco หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Musformation “In The TikTok Mines in America” bro 😂😂😂

    • @currentcontentco
      @currentcontentco หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Musformation “…why their parents names are blue on Wikipedia” 🥵

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @currentcontentco imma be honest I Was drunk coming home in an Uber when that one hit and I saw it in the morning and I was like “YOU MOTHER FUCKER!”

    • @currentcontentco
      @currentcontentco หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Musformation ayo random thought, do u have a video showing how to set up a waterfall release on distrokid? Still a solid idea to waterfall release?

  • @CalebRobinson-hq6pf
    @CalebRobinson-hq6pf 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You gain yourself a follower

  • @ElaraStone
    @ElaraStone 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    new subscriber here ^^ , loved ur content

  • @denveypinca
    @denveypinca 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It's an intriguing thought that some people believe you need a record deal to truly make it as a musician. What do you think?

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Really silly in 2024

  • @BowieSampson
    @BowieSampson 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice Content thanks

  • @DannyMiller-dt8qf
    @DannyMiller-dt8qf 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I Love this content keep it out

  • @JayRogers-ld3gm
    @JayRogers-ld3gm 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My takeaways:
    Nepotism Exists, But It's Not Everything
    Major Labels Aren't Always the Answer
    Quality Over Quantity
    Editorial Playlists Matter
    Social Media Isn't the Only Way

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Astute student

  • @CharlieXavier98
    @CharlieXavier98 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I fucking love your content dude So education and entertaining at the same time

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Much appreciated

  • @JamesJohnson-gz1vq
    @JamesJohnson-gz1vq หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's better to have a few exceptional songs than a large catalog of mediocre ones.

  • @RoyJhonson
    @RoyJhonson 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nice content!

  • @DavidPinca-mb2ir
    @DavidPinca-mb2ir 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Woah! This is interesting!

  • @HakuCia
    @HakuCia หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you please explain how Cannon's Law disproves the idea that self-promotion is the key to success in the music industry?

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It doesn’t disprove it states any discussion that happens someone has to state that despite everyone knowing that to be true

  • @Bthelick
    @Bthelick หลายเดือนก่อน

    Editorials have always been a myth, I've managed to get in the top 0.5% of Spotify artists apparently and I've never been featured on one.

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yet again it is not very wise to base anecdotal experience and apply it to a wide range of genres

  • @sanban6766
    @sanban6766 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jesse can we get more ideas and examples on short form content to find your audience?

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tonight’s member video has a ton of

  • @sanban6766
    @sanban6766 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The chances for landing on spotify editorial playlist seems really nonexistent if you have no plans to promote yourself via ads/marketing. Or don’t mention you will do so in the pitch. I only know this because a friend of mine has made it on ones before and told me thats what he put in his pitch.

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I suggest putting that in your pitch in my video on this

    • @sanban6766
      @sanban6766 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Musformation Ah, I got to go find it then. Thanks as always for providing insightful content!

    • @prod.jakekarno1765
      @prod.jakekarno1765 หลายเดือนก่อน

      TLDR you can lie about that (wthin reason), they aren't checking

  • @faysha612
    @faysha612 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wait.. I just looked at penji. Unless I'm missing something, it seems their cheapest price is 500 dollars a month!!!? What part of you thinks anyone has that amount of disposable income?

    • @prod.jakekarno1765
      @prod.jakekarno1765 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I was a bit surprised they think we got that

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      People are signing up so 🤷‍♂️. Let’s also remember when I do sponsorships it’s not me saying this is something you all need to use it’s me saying “this is a good product that may work for some of you.”

    • @SOLARBEARSTUDIOS
      @SOLARBEARSTUDIOS หลายเดือนก่อน

      definitely affordable for a small business or someone who needs atleast $500 worth of graphic design work a month

    • @SOLARBEARSTUDIOS
      @SOLARBEARSTUDIOS หลายเดือนก่อน

      Graphic designers sometimes want $300 + for one job.

  • @jasonk125
    @jasonk125 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What Radiohead movie are you talking about at 5:17

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Meeting people is easy

  • @pikachu-hs5zz
    @pikachu-hs5zz หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    jesse ur my fav person on the internet

  • @Open-6
    @Open-6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro! Why you gotta make me work so hard😩😖

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don’t make the rules I just explain em dawg

  • @VHMarketingpro
    @VHMarketingpro 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    So basically, forget the "good music promotes itself" myth? Time to hit TikTok, then! 😏

  • @ArchieJonesjr.
    @ArchieJonesjr. 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    TikTok is probably the best platform to engage a larger audience or fanbase in my opinion.

  • @jaykpjohnson
    @jaykpjohnson หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks as always Jesse! Beware the dark halls of reddit... they have cave trolls

  • @AlexKosSaheli
    @AlexKosSaheli หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The fart jokes wont stop right? :)

  • @megatonleviathanofficial
    @megatonleviathanofficial หลายเดือนก่อน

    WITTR made it clear they liked my music when they took my band out on tour, i had 0 $$$ but my bassist at the time was in his first bands with the dudes. They (WITTR)get shit all the time for being nepo babies or trustafarians. I dont think that's what got them where they are tho. I think they did a lot of smart things that payed off and for some it takes off quicker than others regardless of $$$. its true, comparison is the thief of joy. I used to get upset when i would get compared to Bell Witch, Well B@#$* I headlined there first show. short story long and many bragging points later i must say that your books and consultations have helped me see things in a more positive light.Not many can say that Deafheaven drove from SF to SLO to see their band play. Also MERZBOW has a F ton of releases on Spotify and im here for it, it legit looks like homie is releasing a album wevy 6 weeks, his collabs are lit; I got the one w Meat Beat Manifesto on vinyl it slaps.

  • @YassiMiranda
    @YassiMiranda 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Agreed, good music needs to find its audience. Promotion is key!

  • @brandonwalls9062
    @brandonwalls9062 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would posting more than 7 times a week on Tiktok be too much? I'm asking cuz I made enough content to post 3 times a day for the next 3 months

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nope but many people who analyze what TikTok spits out to the public are saying it’s clear they are looking for quality over quantity once you are over a few posts a week not just trying to fill holes on a calendar

    • @brandonwalls9062
      @brandonwalls9062 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Musformation That's good to hear cuz we spent some effort on these videos this time around lol

  • @Itsallbelle
    @Itsallbelle 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    💯❤‍🔥

  • @kibiparbz
    @kibiparbz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    now now We all know that you need 150 plus iq and a long succesful career as a minimum to comment on reddit

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m actually shocked some peoples keyboards haven’t died from all the drool

  • @jaredkoziol7991
    @jaredkoziol7991 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stop torturing us Jesse

  • @marshmallowsandtrash
    @marshmallowsandtrash หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    youre videos are great and super helpful but i really hate the AI generated imagery in here :( Especially as someone in the creative industry both in music and art, it's disappointed to see you support the AI instead of artists

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So here’s my distinction. The only time I use AI art is when I would. Have never paid for an artist. I strongly support hiring artists that are human for anything but in the past I would have just googled image of a lot of shit and cave and done a fast photoshop. I agree with you we should not replace artists etc but if it’s just a new method to make something you would have done yourself this is no different than saying photoshop took typesetter jobs.

  • @itsmejosephclark
    @itsmejosephclark หลายเดือนก่อน

    The music industry isn't as rigged as some believe.Major labels don't necessarily control the charts, and nepotism isn't the only way to get noticed.

  • @WheresSeamus
    @WheresSeamus หลายเดือนก่อน

    look i had to stop watching i dont like fkn algorthm noisy type of format. dude just chill

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Gotta break some eggs to make an omelet

  • @Bilderburger
    @Bilderburger หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Trump 2024! Save America from the weirdos and geeks who never got laid in High School!

    • @Musformation
      @Musformation  หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      You know what gives off big “I got laid in high school energy” going in the TH-cam comments of a guy discussing music marketing to talk about the ridiculous idea of who you voted for determines who got laid in high school. Real sad life you’re living and bragging about.

    • @sanban6766
      @sanban6766 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Musformation😂😂 cook him g

    • @Bilderburger
      @Bilderburger หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahaha!!! I think I hit a nerve with that one!

  • @austinkramer
    @austinkramer หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thanks Jessie you are my favorite Myth Buster🫡