djmif says:
Well, the only two sites i'm posting on is GYBO and a Danish mash up site called clubfm.dk. I was recently played in a program called Monkeybusiness on the Danish national radio, but the program ended this week. So my question is, if you know any radio programs, or DJs, or TV stations, or Other sites.. where I could publish my stuff to the world?

manriki says:
Back in 2003 and 2004 I posted a lot of my tracks on fan-sites. It was fun reading those flaming comments: if you think GYBO-comments can be hard and narrow-minded, you really should try a Britney fan-site...

Another option are DJ forums. But be careful: most of them are dedicated/limited to certain styles and the people there are not really open to other stuff...

Make sure your own site is search-engine-friendly so that it gets a high ranking and appears on the first page(s) of a search.

The easiest way is to make a real killer-tune and post it just here (www.gybo.org). It then will be picked up automatically by blog sites, radio producers, etc ... and spread around the world. There's only one problem: making that kind of tune isn't easy at all...

grafyte says:
I've recently sent a bunch of stuff to XFM - well actually just the DJ James Hyman - but this was more by chance. he emailed a forthcoming DJ-mix list for the coming month or two - and I replied to ask him about whether he'd play my mix. I forwarded him a link to it - he downloaded, listened and enjoyed. As a result he asked me to post him more of my mixes - which has been done - and as a result he's started playing one or two of my tracks & I was featured alongside Basement Jaxx the other week.

So - XFM tend to be fairly open - I guess in particular James Hyman with his "The Rinse" show. Might be worth posting something to him - although half of his show is more mix orientated, so single bootlegs might not be quite what he's after. - details available if you jump on to www.xfm.co.uk - London - then search for The Rinse. Alternatively search for "green bandana" promotions - this is his company in London.

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You could try the message boards of the original artist as mentioned - but people don't take to kindly to you signing up for a single self-promotion post - and most boards will remove your post - or at the very least make some snidely comments and ask you to kindly bugger off. That's if they even download the tune.

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I've tried handing CDs to DJs, but more often than not - this is a waste of a good CD. Those who grace the decks, tend to think they are the definitive source for musical knowledge, and a 'punter' handing them music to play is sacrilege. - I know this is a generalisation, and some of us here are more than open to a chat and a swap of music when DJing, but considering the fact that just about everybody's a bloody DJ these days (it's the new web designer - and heck... i'm both!) - then there's always going to be a bastard somewhere behind the decks, and chances are he's the one you'll choose to approach un-knowingly.

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BBC Radio 1, in the UK play the odd bootleg, but from what I gather it's mostly the real quirky ones that they can have a chuckle, or a gasp at, as opposed to perhaps one that is technically good, and sounds brilliant. I could be wrong on this though - I don't listen to much radio these days.

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Internet Radio is a start for you if you don't fancy regular radio. It's less pressured, and because there's a lower listener-base there's usually more incline to play off-beat and irregular musical choices. - a good place to start is GYBO - a lot of us here have radio stations on the net (and also in the real world) so ask around and you might get some airplay if your stuff is decent enough.

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A post here on the board will be a definite good place to start - if your track is good - it will be picked up and publicised in blogs, and on other sites. You should really watch for direct-linking to the tracks though, if you're stuffed for bandwidth or running low. Your success might pay it's toll.

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If you DJ yourself - play your own tracks out. It's shameless self-promotion, but if it gets a good reaction, then it's all good. plus your crowd get to hear something unique.

Speak to the DJs on here and post out CDs if you need to - if we can play your stuff it's even more exposure.

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For that really sheltered option - you could just play them for your mates. Somebody's bound to have an opinion, and hopefully because your all friends, there will be no holds barred on the slating or advice. Either that or everyone will like it to save the bother of arguments, or having to hear it again.

Even this could generate some interest - your mates might spread the word, or send your tracks to their other friends, and if it's a good track - it can go a long way in a short time. You might find that somebody who knows somebody you know might have a vinyl cutter or access to a CD manufacturer or something - then you can print yourself up some copies to hand out and post round.

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I guess the best thing is to say that if you produce a good bootleg - you won't have to worry too much about promotion, because it'll promote its self. A good tune won't go unmissed and then it's merely a case of waiting, and maybe giving it a little helping hand.

Hope that helps in some capacity - even if most of it's utter bollocks!

Alex

P.S. Also just found something on (the legend that is...) Banksy's website that will inspire you to do your bootlegs to the highest degree - regardless of your search for fame...

"The time of getting fame for your name on its own is over. Artwork that is only about wanting to be famous will never make you famous. Any fame is a by-product of making something that means something.

You don't go to a restaurant and order a meal because you want to have a shit. "

Somewhat prolific, and certainly inspired me to have a good think.
 

grafyte says:
What you should also remember djmif - is that wherever you promote your stuff, there will always be mixed opinions. There's always somebody who won't enjoy your stuff - so don't be disheartened when you don't get airplay or appreciation from everyone.

The more you work at it the more feedback and promotion you'll get.
 

Deep Disco Force says:
Hi

Also, you could look at getting a vinyl release. If you get together with a few other people to do an LP and share the costs it can work out not too costly.
 

Mr Fab says:
The inter-web is a harsh place once you get outside the cozy confines of GYBO, but there are a couple of receptive fan sites: beastieboys.com site has a "Remixes" section on their message board just for mashups and remixes, and, would you believe, the Butthole Surfers site - they're such a bunch of drug-addled wackos they're quite open to brave new worlds of music.

American radio that's mashup friendly: WFMU (New York area), especially Irwin's popular show, and KXLU Los Angeles, CA. And DJ Muggs' syndicated show, called "Mashup Radio" or somesuch clever title. Otherwise, plenty of radio djs are already on here, checking out the tunes.