Indie artist or on/from a small/indie label looking for reviews of soon to be or just released music?

I might be able to help.

I’m not adverse to any genre, though won’t write reviews for music I don’t like. This is a reflection of my taste, not anybody else’s ability. If the music doesn’t motivate me, I can’t write about it. Instead, I’ll let the artist know, thank them for thinking of me as a potential reviewer and wish them luck finding someone more suited to their particular style/genre/idiom/parlance.

I don’t follow any particular pattern when writing reviews; simply listen to the music and see where it takes me. Examples of previous can be found here.

The contact form below is for me to establish whether I can do a review. If yes, I’ll reply via email.

There are a few conditions: 

• the music to be reviewed is/will be available on platforms OTHER THAN Spotify (it can be on Spotify but must be elsewhere too)
• NO AI used to create the vocals/music, lyrics, artwork in any respect including concept. 

The band/artist must be able to supply the following:

• a copy of the release in digital format (files a minimum of mp3 320 format)
• images of release artwork
• artist/band names and roles
• links to social media/points of sale etc (preferably in the form of a Linktree)

Optional:

• transcript of the lyrics (much preferred than not) 
• promotional images of the band or a pointing in the right direction to find them (such as Insta/Facebook)
• band bio
• technical information (names of who did what on the release, when and where, including any label info, etc)
• any additional information such as an album concept

If able to do a review files can be transferred via the likes of Dropbox or MEGA; a bandcamp code is also fine. Google Drive is acceptable, but has a track record for errors such as clipping tracks and hiding documents.

Depending on where a band/artist is in development there may be a charge to ensure the correct marketing reach; however, as a general rule of thumb reviews are free for bands/artists just starting out. If there is a fee it will be established pre the sending of the release pack and payable in full pre the commencement of the review.  

I look forward to hearing you.

N. P. Ryan.

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