It's that time of year again! We're putting together another awesome compilation of Baltimore-area bands to give out to music-lovers in the area. This year's CD will be distributed free at Main Street Music Fest. Check out the criteria and submit a song for consideration if this project looks right for you.
Charm City Sampler 2025 will work just like the previous compilations. We will gather sponsors and bands to help put together a CD full of great tracks. The disc is professionally mastered, designed, and manufactured, then given out free to real music fans in the area.
Of course we want good songs that are recorded well. Please submit songs that are under 5 minutes long and free of profanity or offensive material - and NO AI VOCALS or uncleared samples, no cover songs. If your song is chosen, we will need a CD or full-quality WAV files, so please make sure you have access to a full-quality file.
Our compilations focus on rock, alternative, pop, indie, and branching out into soul, reggae, and other genres. . Our judges consider this when considering which songs will work best for this project.
We want to give this promotional opportunity to bands that can benefit the most, and we want listeners to be able to catch the bands they hear playing at clubs nearby. Your band may be from Baltimore, or the broader region. As long as you have a presence in the area and are currently playing shows you are qualified.
Send it to submissions@charmcitysampler.com. Please attach an MP3.
Song will be reviewed and 18-20 songs will be approved by August 20nd. If your track is selected, we will send a release form for you to sign. We will need signed release forms, a full-quality track (CD or WAV file) by August 28th .
If you have any other questions, feel free to email submissions@charmcitysampler.com. Thanks!