You Got Featured on the Radio—Now What?
So your track got played on a radio show or playlist—first off, congrats. That’s huge. Whether it was on Soundcheck, a college station, or an indie curator’s rotation, getting featured means someone believed in your music enough to put it in front of listeners.
But here’s the thing: it doesn’t stop there. In fact, what you do after the feature can be just as important as the play itself. Let’s talk about it.
1. Share the feature—everywhere
We can’t stress this enough: share it. On your feed. In your stories. In your email list. Put it in your link-in-bio.
Why? Because:
It builds social proof (yes, people still notice this)
It shows appreciation to the show that featured you
It reminds new and old followers that something exciting just happened
📸 Pro tip: Use a visual — a screenshot of the show, the station logo, or a clip from the episode.
2. Tag the station and host
Stations love when artists engage. Tag us, tag the DJ, and if possible, link to the episode.
Not only does this help build a relationship for future features—it also helps the station grow its reach, which is good for everyone in the community.
3. Say thank you (for real)
A short DM or email saying thanks goes a long way. Even if it’s just:
“Hey, I saw you played my track on this week’s show. Thank you so much—it means a lot.”
It takes 15 seconds and puts you on the “person we’ll remember” list for next time.
4. Repurpose the clip
If the episode’s available to stream or download, grab the moment your song plays and create:
An Instagram Reel or TikTok
A pinned Twitter/X post
A behind-the-scenes reflection: “This got played on the radio—here’s how the song came together”
You’re allowed to be excited. You’re allowed to show it.
5. Keep the momentum going
Did that track hit? Send a follow-up when your next release is ready. Mention that previous feature and link to it. Keep building relationships—not just numbers.
💡 Remember: the goal isn’t to go viral—it’s to build something sustainable, connected, and real.
Want to be featured on Soundcheck?
We’re always looking for emerging artists making music with heart.
Soundcheck airs every Tuesday at 8pm and re-airs Sunday mornings at 9am on The Key 109.3.