Ukulele Jim
Well-known member
Hey, gang.
Do you listen to Pandora Radio? They’re a very popular streaming music site, and I would love to have my music included in their library. It would help my exposure tremendously. I need your help to make this happen.
I’ve tried submitting my two albums to them, and they rejected them both times. I am not allowed to resubmit my music for inclusion on their service… apparently they consider stuff one time and then it’s rejected forever.
They gave no explanation why they rejected my music. It’s professionally produced, it spans several genres, there’s comparable music out there, so what’s the problem? Is it just not good enough? I have no idea, and they won't say. I can assume based on what I’m seeing elsewhere online that Pandora simply doesn’t accept independent artist submissions. If you’re indie, if you’re unsigned to a major label, you’re unwelcome.
The only other way (based on what I see in the FAQ) to get my music included in their private club is to have fans write in and request my music :
"How do I suggest music if it’s not already on Pandora?
When you try to add a song or artist to one of your stations, or try to create a station from a song or artist, and Pandora doesn’t recognize it, please let us know!
Send your music suggestions to: suggest-music@pandora.com"
So now this is where I emplore you, my friends, to help out. If you would take just a moment and send a variation of the following message to suggest-music@pandora.com, maybe they can be convinced that my stuff is worthy:
Thanks for your support!
Do you listen to Pandora Radio? They’re a very popular streaming music site, and I would love to have my music included in their library. It would help my exposure tremendously. I need your help to make this happen.
I’ve tried submitting my two albums to them, and they rejected them both times. I am not allowed to resubmit my music for inclusion on their service… apparently they consider stuff one time and then it’s rejected forever.
They gave no explanation why they rejected my music. It’s professionally produced, it spans several genres, there’s comparable music out there, so what’s the problem? Is it just not good enough? I have no idea, and they won't say. I can assume based on what I’m seeing elsewhere online that Pandora simply doesn’t accept independent artist submissions. If you’re indie, if you’re unsigned to a major label, you’re unwelcome.
The only other way (based on what I see in the FAQ) to get my music included in their private club is to have fans write in and request my music :
"How do I suggest music if it’s not already on Pandora?
When you try to add a song or artist to one of your stations, or try to create a station from a song or artist, and Pandora doesn’t recognize it, please let us know!
Send your music suggestions to: suggest-music@pandora.com"
So now this is where I emplore you, my friends, to help out. If you would take just a moment and send a variation of the following message to suggest-music@pandora.com, maybe they can be convinced that my stuff is worthy:
"Dear Pandora Radio,
I would love to hear some music by Ukulele Jim played on your radio, especially stuff from his album "Ukulele Jim’s Authentic Down Home Marital Aid". Please put him on!
Sincerely,
______"
Maybe this will help, maybe it won’t, I have no idea. Pandora doesn’t communicate, so I can only hope. Maybe if enough people write but Pandora doesn’t budge on this album they’ll at least remember that people like Ukulele Jim and therefore might be more likely to add my next album when it’s ready (which will be soon).I would love to hear some music by Ukulele Jim played on your radio, especially stuff from his album "Ukulele Jim’s Authentic Down Home Marital Aid". Please put him on!
Sincerely,
______"
Thanks for your support!