As podcasting is a relatively new format, please let me outline some of the benefits having your tracks played on Afterglow.
Reach New Audiences
Afterglow is committed to growing a strong listener base for dark alternative music, and we will be actively promoting to many outlets including online, night club promoters, independent print and associated media and end user groups. Given that the number of people in the world who don’t know who you are will always be larger than those who do, we want to assist you as an artist in raising awareness of your work by bringing it to new audiences through the show.
Podcasting: A Better Listener Experience For More Frequent Exposure
Podcasting uses RSS enclosures to deliver MP3 files to podcast receivers. The receiver software checks for new shows at regular intervals, and downloads each show in the background, after which it can be automatically synchronised to a portable MP3 player, listened to on a PC, or burned to a CDR for playback in a car or stereo.
This is a better experience for listeners compared to traditional broadcast radio or streaming Internet radio, as listeners are not locked into any timeslot and can enjoy each show when and where they choose, in high quality without any dropouts. Happy listeners usually come back for more!
High Quality MP3 Encoding
We use high quality variable bit rate MP3 encoding for each show to ensure that your tracks are accurately represented.
If you’re worried about the MP3 format, then it’s probably best if you find another industry to work in. The market has made a clear choice about its preferred digital music format, and the reality is that MP3s are a promotional commodity. As an artist, you need to think about how to compete with basic MP3 tracks - offer higher bandwidth encoding, sell FLAC format tracks with PDF artwork and lyric sheets, offer exclusive remixes and live recordings. In short - innovate! Fans who dig your work will connect with you if you give them the opportunity.
Full Artist/Label Contact Details
Each show contains a playlist with complete artist/label contact details. We actively encourage listeners to participate in your music through your mailing lists and web stores.
Less Talk, More Music
Afterglow is first and foremost a music podcast, with babbling hosts and guests kept to a minimum. Each track will be played in full, without being talked over or mixed into other tracks.
In Good Company
If your tracks are good enough, you’ll be in good company - we select only high quality material and work hard to put each show together so that tracks from different artists complement each other for the show.
Feed My iPod
In 2005, portable MP3 players are set to achieve critical mass of 20% penetration in US households. Once you’ve ripped your CD collection, and listened to this on shuffle a few times, you’re going to want to listen to something new. With thousands of podcasts to choose from, consumers now have a new personal media channel for talk and music, something much closer to their hearts than traditional broadcast radio. Participating in podcasting through Afterglow gets you in front of a growing global audience of savvy, wired consumers who will be ready to engage directly with you if they like your work. Each time they hear your work, you’re building a personal, positive experience with each individual listener. Embracing podcasting gives you the opportunity to embrace listeners like no other media before.
What About Royalties?
In Australia, podcasting is not currently regulated by APRA/AMCOS (streaming media is, but podcasts are downloads). We ask that you provide written permission to use your tracks royalty-free in the show (i.e. we currently do not pay royalties). We encourage independent artists to join their national collection society so that should traditional broadcast media use your tracks, you may be eligible for allocations.
Submission Guidelines
Please read our Submission Guidelines.
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