Billboard Discoveries will help up-and-coming artists break into the music scene. This song/album review service provides artists access to impartial, objective reviews of their work, written in the same format – and to the same standard of professionalism and expertise – as a traditional Billboard review. These reviews can be a valuable tool for artists to reach promoters, record labels as well as grow their fan base. This is an asset that until now has not been afforded to independent artists...
Billboard Discoveries will help up-and-coming artists break into the music scene. This song/album review service provides artists access to impartial, objective reviews of their work, written in the same format – and to the same standard of professionalism and expertise – as a traditional Billboard review. These reviews can be a valuable tool for artists to reach promoters, record labels as well as grow their fan base. This is an asset that until now has not been afforded to independent artists.
This is different from other Sonicbids Gig Listings in that all artists can purchase a Billboard Discoveries review**, but the reviews are honest and impartial and there is no guarantee that it will be positive.
Through December 31st, the only submission option available is the "Holiday Special" where the price for a review will be $450 with a 6 week turnaround. On January 1st prices will go back to the Standard and Expedited rates. Expedited reviews are available for $525 and your review will be sent directly from Billboard Discoveries within 4 weeks of your submission. This is perfect for anyone with a CD release coming up in the next 6-8 weeks. The standard fee will be $375 with an 8 week turnaround.
| NOTE: The review services of Billboard and Billboard Discoveries are separate and independent. Billboard does not charge for reviews. |
What You’ll Get from a Billboard Discoveries Review:
- The Billboard brand and reputation as one of the most recognized and respected authorities in music. A review by Billboard Discoveries offers a credible, powerful voice to your work.
- Unbiased, professional reviews by experienced reviewers who specialize in certain fields. Country music is reviewed by experienced country reviewers, for example, and hip-hop is reviewed by hip-hop experts.
- A review on all the songs in your Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit (about 150 words for “albums” and 130 words for singles) in the same quality and style of writing as standard Billboard reviews (Discoveries reviews do not include ratings). Reviews can be used in their entirety or excerpts for marketing and advertising purposes.
What You Won’t Get from Billboard Discoveries:
- Any guarantee of a positive review. Billboard Discoveries reviews are honest and impartial and run the gamut from glowing to scathing to everything in between. By upholding Billboard’s rigorous editorial standards, we ensure these reviews retain their integrity and remain meaningful.
- Publication or exposure in Billboard Magazine or Billboard.com. Reviews you receive from the Billboard Discoveries service are only for your use. Discretion over how they are shared or promoted is exclusively yours, and neither Billboard Discoveries nor Billboard will share them publicly or with any third party.
** If, in the unlikely event that Billboard Discoveries does not offer a review, your credit card will be refunded in full.