The Elements of an Electronic Press Kit for a Band

Creating an electronic press kit is very useful and necessary when promoting yourself as an artist or a record label. Press kits are very simple to assemble. The band press kit would be your physical mailer while your electronic press kit can be used in your emailing/online marketing campaign.

The press kit gives a reader a brief overview of your music operations such as tour dates, press reviews, videos and photos. Focus on describing your music and accomplishments while at the same time avoiding overstating your accomplishments. Start somewhere and let the resume fill itself.

While trying to promote myself as an artist and sell my music online, I did not know where to begin. I googled several terms regarding electronic press kits and decided to submit some important categories. Here are some topics to focus on:

• Biography with band breakdown and contact information
• Tour Dates: list any upcoming gigs
• Press Releases: If you don’t have one you can submit a free one Here
• Album reviews or interviews regarding your music
• Music clips some lyrics, photos of the band

The electronic press kit is great for emailing to radio stations and music reps. The press kit will establish credibility in your music operation and makes a great impression on potential job offers for music opportunities.

I put a list together of some articles I enjoyed reading regarding this subject and found useful in writing the electronic press kit:

How To Make A Great Press Kit- A Musician’s Guide

1. Electronic Press Kit
2. How to Create a Press Kit: Things You’ll Need
3. Building a Press Kit For Your Band