Every week we see, or hear from, artists who are trying to build a buzz for their new single online. Or, otherwise, are frustrated that radio isn't showing interest in their music until they get action through social media. We offer three thing

Radio Dale 76 - The Cowboys and Cowgals of the CCMA Awards!

Jul 17th, 2014 38m 33s

The Canadian Country Music Association Award nominations for 2014 have been announced, and it's time for us to throw our hats into the rodeo! Amber and Roo look at the Male and Female Artist of the Year categories and make our predictions for w

Radio Dale 75 - Canadians Making Waves

Jul 10th, 2014 35m 12s

In this week's episode, Roo and Amber look at the Canadian Top 15 - a chart that looks at Canadian artists charting across all formats - to see which Canucks are making waves at radio this summer.Radio Dale is the podcast about music, musicia

Radio Dale 74 - The Changing Face of Music Videos

Jun 26th, 2014 36m 19s

MTV. MuchMusic. Video Hits on CBC. Artists were once made by their music video, but now that 'Music Television' doesn't exist, what is the point of making one anymore? We look at the past and present of music videos, touch on YouTube's current

Radio Dale 73: Our Predictions for 'Song of the Summer'

Jun 12th, 2014 38m 38s

The Song of the Summer is the golden ticket, the mountain peak, the World Cup (topical) of the music industry. To have the Song of the Summer is basically saying "Your song is the most successful, memorable, and obnoxiously overplayed song of t

Radio Dale 72 - Music: 15 Years After Napster

Jun 4th, 2014 37m 5s

Fifteen years ago this week, the original 'Digital Disruption' took place when Napster was born. The music industry was changed forever...blah blah blah, we've all heard it before. But we wanted to look at the immediate changes that came from N

Radio Dale 71 - How To Break Into The College Market!

May 28th, 2014 36m 11s

There are dozens of campus radio stations across Canada, which are among dozens of colleges and universities where students are hungry for new music. It's always a good idea for a new artist to consider schools as a way to spread the word about

Radio Dale 70 - Band Therapy

May 22nd, 2014 37m 43s

Lay down on the couch. Dim the lights. How are you feeling? ...no, seriously, how is your band feeling? Today's episode of Radio Dale looks at the importance of inter-band communication so that you can help avoid problems down the road.Radio

Radio Dale 69 - CMW2014 Recap!

May 15th, 2014 35m 12s

Canadian Music Week was amazing! We went to panels, both at CMW and the Digital Media Summit, and of course saw lots of bands. In today's episode Amber, Roo and India talk about some of the most memorable things they learned from the industry e

Radio Dale 68 - Conversations with...Jess Moskaluke

Apr 24th, 2014 32m 1s

Today we sit down with Canadian country artist Jess Moskaluke, who recent released her album 'Light Up The Night' featuring the new single 'Cheap Wine and Cigarettes' (at the time of this podcast, flying up the charts to #23 on the BDS Country

Radio Dale 67 - Rock Radio in Toronto

Apr 17th, 2014 32m 53s

Recently, Toronto's classic rock station Q107 decided to do a shift in the music they play. Added to their classic rock playlist were the hits of the 90s like Nirvana, Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog. Most surprisingly, 'classic rock sounding

Radio Dale 66 - Google+, Pinterest and Wikipedia for Musicians

Apr 10th, 2014 42m 54s

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are the 'Triple Threat' when it comes to marketing your music online as an independent musician, but maybe it's time to think about other sites that may have been overlooked. As always, we encourage artists to only

Radio Dale 65 - Analyzing the Juno Awards 'Breakthrough Groups' Category

Apr 3rd, 2014 31m 9s

The Juno Awards had some big stories, but the biggest one had to be the winner of the Breakthrough Group of the Year: A Tribe Called Red. We wanted to look at what unique factors online and with radio set the group apart from the other four no

Radio Dale 64 - When should I release my album?

Mar 27th, 2014 30m 39s

You could call it 'Don't rush: Part Two!' One of the most common questions we get at the office is 'When is the best time to release an album?' And, sometimes, we wish an artist had asked that before they released! What is the worst month to re

Episode 63 - Patience is a Virtue

Mar 20th, 2014 25m 4s

Don't rush! Take your time. You may have an album finished, an EP pressed or a single ready to go to iTunes but you will reach more people and have more success if you have a plan. This episode is about how, even if you're excited...patience is

Radio Dale 62 - Three Radio Competitions You Need To Know About

Mar 13th, 2014 34m 40s

Canada has a LOT of competitions that can get you closer to airplay, or at the very least get you some money, equipment and promotional help. We list our three favourites (maybe a few more for good measure) in today's episode!Radio Dale is a

Radio Dale 61 - Respect Your Fans!

Mar 6th, 2014 39m 54s

13 is our lucky number! Again, an intended list of 5 has become a list of 13...and we're gonna keep it that way. When you don't have fans, you're just a lonely person in a room playing music to a wall. Your fans mean EVERYTHING, and in the e

Radio Dale 60 - Things You Should Do When Releasing A Single

Feb 27th, 2014 34m 39s

What started as a simple list of 5 became an in depth list of 13 things you should do when releasing a single! This is great advice for new to established artists, as a primer to a reminder! Radio Dale is a podcast about music, musicians an

Radio Dale 59 - Improving Your Live Show

Feb 20th, 2014 47m 34s

Is there more to a live show than playing songs, saying your name and pushing your merchandise? We think so, and today's episode looks at suggestions for your CD Release Party, Showcase or tour!Radio Dale is a podcast about music, musicians

Radio Dale 58 - The Anti-Valentines Day Slaylist

Feb 13th, 2014 34m 17s

It's Valentines Day this week, and love is often cited as one of the most common...if not THE most common word used in modern music. So it only makes sense that Radio Dale touches on this subject. Or...rather...it's nemeses: heartbreak, hatred

Radio Dale 57 - The World of Campus Radio

Feb 6th, 2014 25m 16s

Are you an independent musician looking to breakthrough at Campus Radio? Look no further, this is your episode!THE EPISODE:THIS WEEK IN MUSIC HISTORY...a cornucopia of 90s hits!Discovered and shared from http://thisdayinmusic.comWHO CHAR

Radio Dale 56 - Social Media Woes!

Jan 30th, 2014 52m 43s

If you're an independent artist using Twitter, Facebook or any social media, you probably have asked these three questions:1) How often should I post a link to my new video, or ask fans to buy my new album? How much is 'too' much?2) What do

Radio Dale 55 - Radio Rescue Part 2

Jan 23rd, 2014 31m 39s

It's Season Two of Radio Dale, the podcast for independent musicians, people looking to work in the music industry and music fans where we chat about what it takes to improve your chances in the industry.Today, we continue the discussion abou