How to Write a Band Biography

Do you have these 5 key elements in your music bio?

<img src="http://blog.discmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/band-150x112.jpg" alt="Samson Mic" title="01_SamsonMic" width="150" height="112" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8420" class="alignleft" style="margin-right:15px;"/>As creative musical artists, we'd like to believe our music speaks for itself, but a well-crafted artist bio is still a necessary part of your press kit and promotional efforts. In addition to giving the reader a glimpse into your musical career/journey/accomplishments to date, an engagingly written band bio can increase the chances of your music getting heard, whether you’re approaching music journalists for press coverage, creating an electronic press kit, or just trying to draw in new fans. <a href="http://blog.discmakers.com/2014/01/how-to-write-a-killer-artist-bio/"><strong>Read more.</strong></a>
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For any unsigned artist, a solid biography is essential for getting the attention of press, managers and label execs. Problem is, artist bios tend to be full of unimportant fluff. Rob Daily lays out what every artist bio should - and shouldn't - include.
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Resources & Ideas for Independent Recording Artists

Critics, bookers, and bloggers don’t have the time to listen to every CD or MP3 they receive. Sometimes your music only gets to speak for itself AFTER you’ve spoken on its behalf. How do you do that effectively? Well, over the past few months our pals at the Echoes Blog have posted some informative articles …