How to Write a Band Biography

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Tip 1 - Writing a Band Biography in 4 Easy Steps

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Martin Kucher | permalink

Your band bio introduces fans and music industry types alike to you and your music. Find out how to write a band biography that includes all of the right information to show you off in the best light.

For further reading: http://musicians.about.com/od/beingamusician/ht/bandbio.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - 5 Key Elements to a Solid Band Bio

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lokii | permalink

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

For further reading: https://bandzoogle.com/blog/5-key-elements-to-a-solid-band-bio ^[2]

Tip 3 - How To Write A Compelling Artist Bio – Disc Makers

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hal Nathan | permalink

<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>
Tags: artist bio, band bio, band press kit, disc makers, electronic press kits, how to write an artist bio, Michael Gallant, music bio, music journalism, press kit, press package

For further reading: http://blog.discmakers.com/2014/01/how-to-write-a-killer-artist-bio/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Write an Artist Bio That Won't Get Ignored

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sharon Isler | permalink

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.
Tags: Band exposure, Get heard, Artist bio, Artist bio how to, Get noticed, Music career basic steps, Music execs, Aspiring musician, Aspiring songwriter, Fast track music career, Get my song out there, Start songwriting career, Rob Daily, Daily Unsigned, Career Development, Publicity, We Create Music Blog

For further reading: http://www.ascap.com/playback/2012/11/wecreatemusic/how-to-write-an-artist-bio-that-wont-get-ignored.aspx ^[4]

Tip 5 - Fresh On The Net

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Myrna Beardshear | permalink

Resources & Ideas for Independent Recording Artists

For further reading: http://freshonthenet.co.uk/biogs/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - 3 Must-Read Articles on Writing a Band Bio or Press Release - DIY Musician Blog

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Adriana Villapouca | permalink

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 …

For further reading: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2012/04/3-must-read-articles-on-writing-a-band-bio-and-press-release/ ^[6]