Artist Development Services
After more than a decade in the music industry, we identified a three-part process to artist success.
Artist Management
We want to help you get paid gigs, work with a record label, sync license your music for TV and film, get press coverage, Spotify playlists placements, and land your music on the radio.
Artist Marketing
Interested in getting more streams to your music? We can help you cost-effectively build your fanbase with targeted Google Ads and Spotify Ad Studio advertising campaigns.
Social Media Management
Running your social media like a pro requires a strategic and analytics driven approach. Do you or your band need social media management? You’ve come to the right place.
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How to Submit Music to Record Labels and A&Rs
We cover why artists sign to record labels, what an A&R is, how to submit music to a record label, and what you should be sending to labels.
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What is Music Copyrighting and How Does It Work?
Music copyright is a topic that many overlook. Do you have questions about music copyright? You’re not alone. We’ve got answers for you.
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How to Create a Music Marketing Plan in 8 Steps
Learn how to develop and execute a strategic music marketing plan in 8 steps to promote your music more successfully.
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A Music Marketing and Talent Management Agency
We are a digital agency in Washington, DC specializing in artist development and everything music marketing. DCR L.L.C. provides all the services an artist needs to confidently and successfully navigate the modern music industry in one place. Our service offerings include artist marketing, artist management, social media management for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, Snapchat, audio engineering, video editing, and web design and development.
DCR has seen the frustrations of artists first hand and our team has helped over 200 artists navigate the music industry with confidence through our artist development services. Want to hear what they have to say about us? Take a look at our reviews on Google, Facebook, and Soundbetter, or scroll down to read our testimonials.
Reviews
Here is what our clients have to say about us.
DCR is a great full spectrum agency for emerging artists navigating through the music industry in this new digital age riddled with scams and misinformation. They offer complete transparency for all of their services and deliver on their commitments every time.
— Rodger Edmonds IV
(DCR) is a great music management company, flexible and genuinely interested in (its artists’) needs and growth.
— TyStringz
Edward has been nothing but helpful from the start! For all things social media, I know Ed and the DCR team have me covered. I’m happy I stumbled upon DCR to help me grow and expand all my socials from Google, (Instagram), TikTok, (and) more!
— Anthony Taboada
It had been such a pleasure to work with Downers Club for the past 4 months. This team has provided the skills, support, and collaborative approach to bring my music and e-commerce web site to like.
I highly recommend Downers Club as a support for all inspiring artists.
— Kelly "Bobby Adams" Barr
Professional, quality services, collaborative ... It's clear DCR really cares about their clients' success ...
— Hayden Margolis
Edward did a fantastic job for us. He quickly jumped in, understood our objectives and got the work done with high quality. He improved our SEO and got our Google Ads optimized in record time. He is a pleasure to work with – very organized and great communication.
— Teri E.
Very good at what (they do), and goes in depth on what you need as an artist and how and where to market. Highly recommend!
— Justin E.