You have new music in the pipeline and would like us from the MUSICSPOTS team to report on it? Then don’t just send us your press releases, but tell us: Why exactly should WE report on YOU or YOU? What makes your new song, EP or album so interesting for us? Streams, clicks and likes are just numbers that don’t convince us. We want stories, content and real emotions. So tell us about yourselves and your music. Tell us why a report on MUSICSPOTS is important to you.
Every day we receive loads of new music, requests for concert reviews and interview requests. Unfortunately, what we don’t receive are: fair fee offers for: Interviews, reviews or live coverage. Please note: Journalistic work is also work and therefore we are happy to receive support in our MUSICSPOTS community via Steady. With your support we can take time to discover music, travel to concerts and pay the running costs of this site. THANK YOU!
Due to the large number of new publications, we select carefully and selectively. If you are interested, we will get back to you by e-mail.
We currently favour recommendations from our community. Because our community members support us with a membership via Steady to create our articles in high quality and to finance our basic costs and small expenses. In this way, MUSICSPOTS can continue to guarantee high-quality music journalism that is independent and free from major partners.
What must the press kit contain?
- Press text in German or English (pdf)
- Photos incl. credits – please provide at least one picture in landscape format ( jpg, png)
- Links to website, social media & streaming platforms
- Contact for interviews
We also accept links to Dropbox, Soundcloud or YouTube to listen to unreleased material.
May I send you samples on CD or LP?
Maybe. We love and respect the environment and therefore ask you to refrain from sending samples without consultation.
Can I send you unreleased music in advance?
Maybe. Please do NOT send us audio & video files or WeTransfer folders (see above).
What kind of music gets attention?
MUSICSPOTS combines pop, funk, soul, folk, blues with jazz, HipHop and smooth rock sounds. We mostly move far away from the mainstream and the charts. Listen to our playlists and only send us something if you think it’s appropriate.
I would like to publish a paid feature on my news with you as an article. Is that possible?
Yes and no. We are a music magazine. Our content is always about music and the people who create it, or the companies and institutions where it is created. We don’t report on bitcoins and don’t embed nail fungus adverts. Articles by freelance authors should continue to meet our quality standards, i.e. be written in a readable way. In addition, we select our content carefully.
I represent an artist as a manager, booker or promoter. Can I include you in the newsletter?
No, thank you. We receive over 50 emails a day with enquiries and information about promotions. However, we are happy to receive specific personal enquiries.
Where should I send the press material?
Everything completely compiled? Then send us an email to news (at) musicspots. de
Want a promoted Feature?
With our special formats, such as live talks, podcasts, regular video presentations, New Music Friday and social media channels, we offer you numerous opportunities to feature your new releases.
In addition to the individual features and the usual reviews, we also offer you tour promotions. These include the prior announcement of your dates, on-site coverage (if possible) and a follow-up report Because regular and repeated coverage is usually better than just a one-off reference to dates.
Let’s talk about further details for mutual support. You can send us a thank you here.
You can find more tips on creating good press material in the folling article :
Gutes Pressematerial – 10 Tipps für bessere Micro-PR Bonedo Magazin(11/21)