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Send your music to me, Olympik Records (pg. 2)
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| gsmaverick |
| I sent an email a while back, still no response. |
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| kitphillips |
| Just curious dude, if you sign one of my tracks, what exposure will I get? I really like the sounds o the way your running the label, but I'm wondering what DJs are playing the tracks, who's remixing, and how they're being distributed? |
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| DjStephenWiley |
| quote: | Originally posted by gsmaverick
I sent an email a while back, still no response. |
What's your email - Just tell me the first name in it |
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| DjStephenWiley |
| quote: | Originally posted by kitphillips
Just curious dude, if you sign one of my tracks, what exposure will I get? I really like the sounds o the way your running the label, but I'm wondering what DJs are playing the tracks, who's remixing, and how they're being distributed? |
Man, I had a huge reply written and the window was closed, so I'll try to summarize what I elaborated on (and it's still long!)... you can read more about olympik records at our myspace www.myspace.com/olympikrecords
We use the following distributors and continue to add new ones:
Audiojelly
> Dance-Tunes
> DJ Download
> Trackitdown
> Juno
> DJ Tunes
> DJMR
> Beats Digital
> 7Digital
> iTunes
> TuneTribe
> Global Groove Digital
> eMusic
> MediaNet (HMV / Tesco Digital etc.)
> Nokia
Juno is and always will be our #1 distributor even when Beatport comes aboard. Juno (juno.co.uk and junodownload.com) combined for over 60,000 unique IP visits in July. Beatport had 39,000. For the year, Junodownload visits are up around 70%, and juno.co.uk is up 12%, while Beatport is up less than %1 and was MINUS 4% in July. (Do you see a trend here because I do) - Check for yourself if you like.
http://www.compete.com
People think Beatport is the end all be all (because it used to be) but its fading away because it's not bringing in revenue like it used to and it cannot adapt. Juno is a tried and tested company and knows exactly what they are doing. They have also been beyond loyal to me, and I hold a tremendous amount of respect for them because of it. They sent me gift cards, stickers, and other cool things when they mailed the contract. This was before I had even inked anything or began distribution. They are very nice people, always friendly on the phone, etc. Can't say enough good things about them.
As for promoting your music, we have the standard huge DJ promotion list for the top jocks. We also send to companies. Most of the major automobile companies, abercrombie, and a few others. I'm still trying to build the corporation list (it's not easy) - When I receive feedback from an artist, both good or bad, it is immediately forwarded to the producer/remixer of the track.
Here are some...
Support and praise has poured in from the likes of Andy Moor, SolarStone, Airbase, Matt Cerf, Jaytech, Artego, Three Drives, Mike Saint-Jules, Kenneth Thomas, Darin Epsilon, and more..! In addition, Olympik Records tracks have been heard on some of the most popular radio shows on the globe, such as Swedish Egil's "Groove Radio," SolarStone's Solaris International, Kenneth Thomas' "Obsessions," AnjunaBeats Worldwide, and more.
We are still a growing label, but we have come a long way in less than a year. We've got fellow TA Laurent aka Airwave aka (a load of aliases) remixing TasteXperience's Hydewood and our contacts seem to grow every day. I still have work to do such as getting some Q & A's on websites people actually read as well as magazines eventually (and hopefully soon) I've actually got a list of personal goals for the label and once the list is done it'll be an elite label, but it's not going to happen over night. It takes a lot of hard work and good decision making.
Finally, for promotion I do consider taking out advertisements depending on the release and what is expected. For instance, with the Hydewood release I am buying a 2 week banner on Trackitdown.net - It'll be the main banner on the website (top center logo) to help promote that release.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask me or any artist who is a part of the label. We are more like family & friends, not so much like a traditional label. |
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| kitphillips |
| Thanks for the reply mate, very informative. It definately answers a lot of the questions I had so I might well shoot you a demo soonish. |
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| DjStephenWiley |
| quote: | Originally posted by mfitterer1
he's a huge board whore :p LOL |
That I am. Speaking of which....
BUMP! |
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| DjStephenWiley |
For those waiting to receive feedback, thank you for your patience. I've had more demos come in during the past week than ever before (and by a long shot) - I listen to demos way more than one time, write notes for the feedback, etc. I WILL get to you, promise. If you don't hear from me in 2 weeks, please give me your email. For those considering submitting music, for every person who says they didn't receive feedback there are 10 who have received feedback. Maybe some can post in here!
Anyway - Send me your promos! [email protected][/email] (LINKS ONLY, 320KBPS)
It is a 100% anonymous process. My co-owners don't even hear the tracks until we've signed them. (I handle all A&R and day to day operations)
Look forward to hearing from you guys soon.
Again, my email is [email][email protected] |
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| adi_hanson |
| Dont forget your TA buddies in the future , hopefully when im better i can send you some stuff :) |
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| DjStephenWiley |
| quote: | Originally posted by adi_hanson
Dont forget your TA buddies in the future , hopefully when im better i can send you some stuff :) |
Send what you got. Maybe I can help with some ideas. I do quite a big evaluation of tunes submitted that are not completed. |
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| adi_hanson |
| quote: | Originally posted by DjStephenWiley
Send what you got. Maybe I can help with some ideas. I do quite a big evaluation of tunes submitted that are not completed. |
Cheers sent you one now , see how this one goes before sending any more. |
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| BshidoHEAT |
| quote: | Originally posted by DjStephenWiley
For those considering submitting music, for every person who says they didn't receive feedback there are 10 who have received feedback. Maybe some can post in here! |
I'll vouch for Stephen ;) he's always been very constructive in his emails and thank you for that!
I definitely recommend sending demos, especially if you want someone to hear your music. I rarely post material in the producer's forum, because no one seems to reply (no one replies to anything anymore) so this is one way to get that critique you need.
BTW, this reminds me that I need to reply to your last one Stephen, I've been hella busy lately. |
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