Demo Inbox

The Demo Inbox helps labels receive, organize, and respond to demo submissions from artists. Review tracks, listen to submissions, and send professional responses all from one place.

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Accessing the Demo Inbox

1. Go to Demo Inbox from the main menu
2. View all demo submissions in a sortable table
3. Click on any submission to view details

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Demo submission list

The Demo Inbox displays all submissions in a table format:

Column	Description
Filename	The name of the uploaded audio/video file
Label	Which of your labels received the submission
Timestamp	When the demo was submitted
Actions	View details button

Sorting and filtering

• Click column headers to sort submissions
• Most recent submissions appear first by default
• Use pagination to navigate through large lists

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Viewing demo details

Click View Details on any submission to see the complete information:

Submitter information

Field	Description
Email	Artist’s contact email
Artist’s Legal Name	The submitter’s real name
Main Artist(s)	Artist or project name
Remix Artist	Remixer name (if applicable)
Track	Track title
SoundCloud URL	Link to artist’s SoundCloud profile
Facebook URL	Link to artist’s Facebook page
DJ Support	Any DJ support information provided
Comment	Additional notes from the artist

File playback

Listen to or watch submissions directly in the browser:

• Audio files (MP3, WAV, FLAC) - Waveform player with playback controls
• Video files (MP4) - Video player with playback controls

Download options

Save demos for offline review:

• Download File - Direct download to your device
• Save to Dropbox - Send directly to your Dropbox account
• Save to Google Drive - Save to your Google Drive
• Show Secret Link - Get a private shareable link for internal use

Confidential content

Demo submissions are private files. Do not share, download, broadcast, or reproduce without authorization from the submitter.

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Reviewing demos

Approving a demo

When you find a demo you want to sign or work with:

1. Open the demo details page
2. Click Approve
3. Select a response message:
   • Label preset message - Your pre-configured approval message
   • Custom message - Write a personalized response
4. Click Approve to confirm

The artist receives your approval message via email.

Rejecting a demo

To decline a submission professionally:

1. Open the demo details page
2. Click Reject
3. Select a response message:
   • Label preset message 1 - First pre-configured rejection message
   • Label preset message 2 - Second pre-configured rejection message
   • Custom message - Write a personalized response
4. Click Reject to confirm

The artist receives your rejection message via email.

Professional responses

Pre-configure your response messages in your label settings to maintain consistent, professional communication with artists.

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Status indicators

Demos show their review status:

Status	Meaning
Pending	Not yet reviewed
Approved	You approved this submission
Rejected	You declined this submission

Once a demo is approved or rejected, the action buttons are replaced with a status message.

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Setting up message presets

Configure default response messages for your label:

1. Go to Catalog > Labels
2. Select your label
3. Navigate to the Message Presets section
4. Configure your messages:

Message Type	Description
Approve Message	Default message sent when you approve a demo
Reject Message 1	First rejection message option
Reject Message 2	Second rejection message option

Example messages

Approval message:

Thank you for your submission! We loved your track and would like to discuss releasing it on our label. Please reply to this email so we can arrange the details.

Rejection message 1:

Thank you for sending us your demo. While this particular track isn’t the right fit for our label at this time, we encourage you to continue creating and to submit again in the future.

Rejection message 2:

We appreciate you thinking of us for your release. Unfortunately, this submission doesn’t match our current roster direction. Best of luck with your music!

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Best practices

For efficient demo review

1. Set up preset messages - Save time with pre-written responses
2. Review regularly - Check your inbox weekly to respond promptly
3. Listen fully - Give each submission a fair listen before deciding
4. Be professional - Even rejections should be respectful and encouraging

Managing high volume

If you receive many submissions:

• Sort by date to review oldest submissions first
• Use the pagination to work through batches
• Set aside dedicated time for demo review

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Setting up demo submissions

Your label has a unique demo submission URL where artists can send you music. To set this up:

Enable demo submissions

1. Go to Catalog > Labels
2. Select your label
3. Find the Demo Settings section
4. Enable demo submissions for your label

Your demo submission URL

Once enabled, your label gets a unique URL where artists can submit demos:

https://app.labelgrid.com/demo/[your-label-slug]

Share this URL on your:

• Website
• Social media profiles
• Artist submission pages
• Music blogs and forums

What artists see

When artists visit your demo submission URL, they can:

1. Upload their audio or video file
2. Fill in their contact information
3. Provide links to their socials (SoundCloud, Facebook, etc.)
4. Add any additional notes

Once submitted, the demo appears in your Demo Inbox for review.

Customizing the submission form

Configure what information you collect from artists in your label settings:

• Required fields vs. optional fields
• Social media links to request
• Additional questions or fields

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Need help?

Questions about the Demo Inbox? Contact our support team.