Built by Artists,
for Artists
PressRun started with a simple frustration: why is music promotion so expensive, so opaque, and so disconnected from how artists actually work?
The Problem
Independent artists have always faced an uphill battle when it comes to promotion. Traditional playlist pitching platforms charge $1–3 per submission with no guarantee of results. PR agencies cost thousands of dollars a month. Cold-emailing curators takes hours and often leads nowhere.
Meanwhile, the curators, podcasters, bloggers, and radio hosts who actually want to discover new music struggle to find artists that match their taste. The whole system is broken — and we set out to fix it.
Our Solution
PressRun is an all-in-one promotion platform that connects independent artists with curators across playlists, blogs, and podcasts — all from one dashboard.
Instead of charging per submission, we offer a flat monthly rate that gives artists unlimited access. Every pitch is personalized for the specific curator. And our dashboard gives you full transparency into every step of the process.
What We Believe
Artist-First
Every feature is designed from the perspective of independent musicians. No gatekeeping, no industry jargon, no hidden fees.
Transparent
You see exactly where your pitches go, who opens them, and what happens next. No black boxes.
Real Curators
Our network is built on genuine relationships. Every curator in the PressRun directory is verified and active.
Automation That Respects
Lightning Run automates the tedious parts of promotion while keeping pitches personal and relevant.