The Tastemaker Network is Promoly’s exclusive DJ pool designed to connect music artists, labels, and promoters with DJs. It allows Promoly customers (music creators, labels, and artists) to effortlessly deliver their promos to a network of trusted DJs, while providing DJs with direct access to fresh, unreleased tracks. It’s a seamless and symbiotic system for discovering and sharing new music.
No, the Tastemaker Network is not a bulk-blast promo service. Artists and labels using Promoly personally select which DJs to send their promos to, ensuring the music you receive is relevant and curated. This approach keeps promo distribution more targeted and meaningful, rather than relying on mass emails.
For artists and labels:
When you upload your promo to Promoly, you can choose to send it to DJs in the Tastemaker Network. The DJs will receive a copy of the promo directly in their inbox and can provide feedback, playlists, or spins based on your music.
For DJs:
Once you’re added to the Tastemaker Network, you’ll regularly receive promos tailored to your musical interests and preferences. You’ll have early access to fresh new tracks and help artists promote their music through your sets, radio shows, or playlists.
Promoly takes DJ privacy very seriously. All DJs’ email addresses are masked with a Promoly-registered email address. This means that when labels and artists send promos, they never have access to a DJ’s actual email address. The correspondence will be sent through the Promoly system, ensuring total confidentiality.
The Tastemaker Network is an exclusive community. DJs are added based on their reputation, reach, and involvement in the music industry. This ensures that all promos are delivered to professionals who actively engage with new music and can provide valuable exposure to artists and labels.
Promoly delivers over 1 million promos to recipients every month, so DJs in the Tastemaker Network can expect a consistent flow of new music landing in their inbox. The frequency of promos will vary based on the genres they select and if the customer decides to add you to their list. This isn’t a blast network.
While the Tastemaker Network includes a broad range of genres, we have a strong emphasis on electronic dance music (EDM) styles. DJs with a focus on house, techno, trance, drum & bass, and other EDM subgenres will find a wealth of new music regularly delivered. However, other genres like hip-hop, indie, and pop are also supported, ensuring a diverse selection for all DJ preferences.
Yes! One of the key benefits of the Tastemaker Network is the ability for DJs to provide valuable feedback. Labels and artists can gain insights on how their music is performing and adjust their promotional strategies accordingly.
No additional subscription fee is required to access the Tastemaker Network. It’s built into your existing Promoly account, making it easier for you to amplify the reach of your music without the hassle of extra costs or separate services. Standard Promoly usage fees may apply based on your plan.
If you are already a Promoly customer, simply upload your promos as normal. Head to Tastemaker Network and you’ll see a pool of contacts and add them to your lists. When you send, Promoly will handle the rest by delivering your music to your chosen DJs.
To join the Tastemaker Network, you’ll need to be invited or apply via Promoly’s DJ submission form (click join). If you’re accepted, you’ll begin receiving new promo tracks directly to your inbox. DJs are selected based on their experience, reach, and influence in the music scene.
Yes, DJs have full control and can adjust their preferences or opt out of receiving promos at any time. Promoly makes it simple to manage the flow of music into your inbox based on what you’re currently looking for.