In the early stages you should learn how to best exploit your local press to full effect. If you're any good & you've got a local fanbase worth talking about, there's no reason why you won't get an article written about you. You'll need a story though...a decent gig or a release coupled with winning an opening festival slot should do it. Push what you've got to sell, this is sales promotion you know...

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Make sure you know your local music journalists. Keep in touch, network and send them your demo’s and press releases. Phone to tell them about your forthcoming gigs and support slots with touring bands.

Everybody wants to break the next big thing and local music journalists are no different.

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