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This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me this past month. The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections. 1. Publications that will REVIEW your music |
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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED The Grouchy Gaijin's Thoughts on Music and Such John Niendorf johnniendorf@gmail.com www.grouchygaijin.com The point of this website is simple. I post reviews of music and hopefully someone will find my thoughts useful and discover some new music they had never considered listening to. Today's Country Magazine 383 Stones River Cove, Nashville, TN 37214 PH: 630-439-6006 Jeffrey Kurtis gone_country_magazine@comcast.net www.todayscountrymag.com Our objective is to provide both local and up and coming artists with front-page coverage and keep our readers connected with up to date information on today's stars. Our offices, in Chicago and Nashville, strive to bring our readers up close and personal to today's Country music scene through interviews, album reviews, concert reviews etc... Oppgulp.com walberg66@hotmail.com www.oppgulp.com Norwegian music blog writing about Pop, Rock, Indie, Twee, Shoegaze etc. MuzikReviews.com Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck info@muzikreviews.com www.muzikreviews.com Indie music reviews & publicity services. Sitcom Serf 99 Ave. B #4E, New York, NY 10009 Timothy Britton stuff@sitcomserf.com www.sitcomserf.com A music blog that posts reviews of bands, albums and live shows. Submissions will all be reviewed (if it's good) or forwarded somewhere else that will review your material. Music News Nashville www.musicnewsnashville.com We encourage the submission of information to be included in our bi-weekly newsletter and website. We want to get word around town when new songs are cut, when a writer gets a publishing deal, and when a songwriter suddenly finds their big break and lands that next number one hit. We want to continue profiling up-and-coming writers and artists as well as those who've had success. It's all about the music... It's all about the song. Check our submission page for the addresses of our reviewers. University Link Magazine editor@ulmagazine.com www.ulmagazine.com An edgy, fun socially conscious campus magazine written exclusively for college students by college students. Indie-Music.com www.indie-music.com/join We have been spotlighting the best in independent music since 1996, featuring streaming audio, podcast, articles, interviews, reviews, and more in all musical styles. Artists can create an online press kit with one song free, and take advantage of economical promotion opportunities starting at only $10 per year. The website also offers a wealth of information for artists trying to survive & thrive in today's competitive music industry. Down Magazine www.downmagazine.com Your premiere source for all the latest news, styles, and cultural trends regarding your favorite Southern Hip Hop artists, labels, producers and designers. No other magazine works harder to showcase the often overlooked skill of Southern Hip Hop artists and the distinctly unique flavor of Southern Hip Hop culture. BullFrogMusic Reviews PO Box 5041, Victoria, BC V8R 6N3 PH: 250-370-5448 Jeremiah Sutherland jeremiah@bullfrogmusic.com frogblogreviews.bullfrogmusic.com Comprises reviews of indie releases in Jazz, Blues, Folk, Pop, Early Music and Opera. Affiliated with BullFrogMusic.com. Hear/Say PH: 800-227-2425 x110 Diane Singer diane@hearsay.cc www.hearsay.cc America's College Music media for 11 years! Distributed on 600 college campuses and 100 indie music stores nationwide! Features artist spotlights, CD reviews, artist interviews, streaming, podcast interviews & more!  SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS Sounds From the Cellar PO Box 4775 Biloxi, MS 38535 PH: 228-623-6666 Gina Turner littlegt@gmail.com www.cellarsounds.com We are specialty music podcast and an online radio station catering to indie artists of all genres. Troy's Room Radio Show - KCLA 137 E. Anaheim St., Wilmington, CA 90744 PH: 310-308-2920 Troy Spiropoulos Troysroom@hotmail.com www.kclafm.com/Spiropoulos An internet Rock show featuring the best in unsigned Rock from around the world. Garage, Psychedelia, Indie, Punk, Metal submissions accepted only. Send press packages or attachments. (ONE MP3 per band/artist submission). KRIM 500 E. Tyler Pkwy. Ste. A, Payson, AZ 85541 PH: 928-978-3795 Kit McGuire kit@krimfm.com www.krim-fm.com I am well known for presenting unsigned/Indie artists to the masses. Since we are about to stream (target date is April 1st) this will give artists a major boost and worldwide exposure. I personally screen all the artist's demos, media kits, promo packs, track-by-track myself. I screen for great music from artists hard at work touring and fullfilling their dream. I venture to say that I turn down at least 87% of what I hear. My show is only 2 hours long weekdays here so I am searching for the best artists there are! Dylan for Virgins PH: 604-294-3696 Colin colin.rink@gmail.com www.colinrinkmusic.com A podcast for musicians and DIY artists, where we talk about music business; tips and tricks in the music industry that work for all genres. We also review one independent artist or band every episode and feature one of their songs on the show. 977 Music jeff@977music.com www.977music.com Offers over 10 channels of live streaming radio channels. We're always willing to hear new music creations. You can send your MP3s for review to our e-mail address. The Dragon's Lair DJ WildWagon dragonslairhostwildwagon@yahoo.com www.blogtalkradio.com/WildWagon I play the hottest Indie/Unsigned Music from around the World. If you think your music rocks and is one the best around send it to me. You might be the next artist making their debut on the Dragon's Lair. Tehilla Radio 8 Pro De Verteuil Street, Arima, Trinidad PH: 868-791-0696 tehillaradio@gmail.com www.tehillaradio.com We are a Caribbean Gospel internet radio station. The Music Industry OGz Podcast 908 Audelia Rd. #200, Richardson, TX 75081-5150 PH: 972-675-5242 Terry McGill majormoney@earthlink.net www.majormoneyentertainment.com Hip Hop podcast for music Industry info, promotions directions & tips, new artist music reviews and lots more! Maximum Threshold Radio PH: 206-339-2637 http://maximumthreshold.net An internet radio show dedicated to presenting up and coming hard rock bands and current successful bands. BlowUpRadio.com PO Box 664, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 Lazlo lazlo-at-blowupradio-dot-com www.BlowUpRadio.com We accepts CDs for airplay from any New Jersey based band. This constitutes any band whose members reside in NJ. If you meet the above criteria and you would like to be played on BlowUpRadio.com, please send: a copy of your CD, a cover sheet with contact info and your website address and a bio and/or press kit. Sorry, but we are unable to accept MP3 submissions via e-mail or download. Moozikoo Radio PO Box 50322, Nashville, TN 37205-0322 Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com www.moozikooradio.com Our goal is to bring you the best music from today's independent artists. We focus on music in the Americana, Alt. Rock, Bluegrass, Blues, and Alt. Country genres. eoRadio PH: 303-808-8140 Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com www.eoradio.com The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details. Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion 1828 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90404 PH: 310-998-8305 FX: 310-998-8323 Bryan Farrish airplay@radio-media.com http://www.radio-media.com Indie airplay promotion to commercial, commercial specialty, and college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. South Beach Marketing (SBMP) 7332 Erin Ct. Longmont, CO 80503 PH: 303-952-0249 Amanda Alexandrakis info@MusicPromotion.com www.musicpromotion.com Specializes in the Adult Contemporary radio format.Our expertise has helped many artists attain national radio airplay and has been highly successful in charting our clients on national radio charts. Helping our clients succeed in commercial radio is a top priority. SBMP utilizes our extensive network of individual and label relationships within the music industry to help elevate your project to the next level of promotion. From the established artist on a major label to the indie band, SBMP can work for you.  SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY LaFaMos Marketing & Publicity PH: 323-300-6111 FX: 323-668-9386 Max Wallis Max@Lafamos.com www.Lafamos.com We offer many services such as marketing and publicity, graphic & web design, press kit layout & design, radio promotion, procurement of album and show reviews, copyright & PRO registration assistance, legal referrals and everything else associated with the music business. We currently offer a grant program toward our services to new artist sign ups. Artists are selected for a grant based on staff voting. Quickstar Productions 517 Cathedral St. Ste. B, Baltimore, MD 21201 PH: 443-552-7058 Joe Bird joe@quickstarproductions com www QuickstarProductions com We allocate the tools for you to be successful, all the while still controlling your own destiny. Being in the industry for over 10 years now, we know how the business works and want to help you get your music heard! Optima Ent. 3540 Highway 231 N. Shelbyville, TN 37160 PH: 931-808-4596 Joe De Lucia optimaent@hotmail.com www.myspace.com/optimaent We are a Hip Hop promotion company willing to work with independent artists. Major Money Entertainment 908 Audelia Rd. #200, Richardson, TX 75081-5150 PH: 972-675-5242 Terry McGill majormoney@earthlink.net www.majormoneyentertainment.com Services for Hip Hop artists including national radio promotions, music marketing, record label consultation, management and artist development. Day 1 Productions PH: 240-425-2193 FX: 301-589-1111 S. Jason Forte day1pro@yahoo.com www.day1pro.com The nations # 1 full service Hip Hop entertainment firm! MusicSUBMIT 34 E. 23rd St, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10029 PH: 917-512-2958 Michael support@musicsubmit.com www.MusicSUBMIT.com Promotes your music to the decision makers at Internet radio stations, music blogs, online music magazines and more, AND we give you a full report of everything we do for you! Nina Denny Public Relations PO Box 1248, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 PH: 315-323-1058 FX: 877-349-0225 Nina ndenny@ninadenny.com www.ninadenny.com PR with a personal touch, affordable rates and music expertise. Big Noise Management 11 S. Angell St. #336, Providence, RI 02906 PH: 401-274-4770 Al Gomes al@bignoisenow.com www.bignoisenow.com We do artist development, A&R, music marketing, and film and TV licensing. We work with Pop, Rock, R&B, Hard Rock, Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, Dance and Blues artists. Currently seeking new artists. Please call or email first. We also run Big Noise Records. Miles High Productions 6622 Delongpre Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028 PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829 mhpmanagement@mileshighproductions.com www.mileshighproductions.com Created to bridge the gap of companies working directly with music artists and entertainment based projects who are in need of additional marketing support. MHP also focuses on non-music ventures such as corporate brand building, cosmetics, gaming, sports and other industries. MHP’s goal is to elevate your product or artist to a higher ground in an expedient timeframe by exposing them to new and existing online audiences. MHP also focuses on taking our campaigns one step further by cross-promoting all traditional methods of marketing with online opportunities for further outreach. Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions 325 W. 38th St. #505, New York, NY 10018 PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380 Ariel Hyatt ah@arielpublicity.com www.arielpublicity.net Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers! MLC PR PO Box 1096, Agoura Hills, CA 91371 PH: 805-231-3182 FX: 818-292-8996 Mona Loring contact@monaloring.com www.monaloring.com We provide music publicity services to unsigned artists, music labels and anyone else in the music industry.  3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS Modiba Productions 40 W. 29th St. #305, New York, NY 10001 PH: 212-725-0125 Eileen O'Neill eileen@modiba.net www.modiba.net An international record label, production company and music publishing company dedicated to the social and economic empowerment of global culture. We pride ourselves on being a hub for the international music community, connecting inspiring artists from all over the globe into a cohesive community of artists and activists. Frozen Water Entertainment PO Box 2091, Inverness, FL 34450 PH: 440-503-9026 FX: Andre Bowers abowers@frozenwaterentertainment.com www.frozenwaterentertainment.com We are currently looking for indie artists to join our label in all genres of music. RUN! RUN! RUN! Records 75 Foxley St., Toronto, ON M6J 1P9 Davide Di Saro' runwithrunner@yahoo.ca www.000runrunrun000.com Motion graphics, design company and record label. The aim of this alternative visual factory is to help independent productions to reach the media as major labels do. Crusher Records Solrosgatan 15 b, SE 416 51 Gothenburg, Sweden Peter Carlsson info@crusherrecords.com www.crusherrecords.com A label with the focus on the wild sounds of today. We push for spreading great psychedelic Garage Rock 'n' Roll sounds all over the world. Sevier Records 1602 17th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-500-4411 Chris Sevier severerecords7@yahoo.com www.sevierproductions.com Artist development and A&R outsourcing. We help deserving artists make a record and build their team for success. 
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS Band for the Day Ged Brockie g.brockie@blueyonder.co.uk www.bandfortheday.com Based in Scotland, Band for the Day's ethos is to give all musicians, regardless of genre or location the same chance to enter a focused point of entry to the music public's attention. The site runs on a daily competition and the winner becomes the next days band for the day getting the most exposure and the chance to win our monthly prize, a feature in the Seattle based LPMVOICE Ezine with a readership of over 5000. If a band wins BFTD three times they have the chance to enter our Hall of Fame which runs bigger yearly prizes. We also offer our bands a complete merchandise solution for free and we are about to embark upon a social network for fans wrapped around our bands as well as several other money making opportunities for our artists which include income from advertising. Rockstar Music info@rock-star.com www.rock-star.com You can upload songs, videos, photos, tour dates, etc. and it's completely free. Klicktrack Box 1336, SE-621 24 Visby, Sweden info@klicktrack.com www.klicktrack.com Provides ready-made, fully operational music download stores. All you need to do to make your music available to consumers is sign up for a Klicktrack store and upload your music - the rest is handled by us. The Music Age ajay@themusicage.com www.themusicage.com A platform for users to share and search content. Users can set the thumbnails, titles, descriptions, keywords, locations and more to define and describe their content. Ill Vibes illvibes.dmv@gmail.com illvibes-dmv.blogspot.com A blog where four university students whose passions for music (especially the state of Hip Hop) have brought them together to share their essentials of cool. Hypster help@hypster.com www.hypster.com Looking for a personalized music player for social networks such as Myspace, Facebook and Friendster? Then Hypster is the best music playlist and discovery site for you. Looking to promote a band online? Sign up as an ARTIST today to promote and sell your music via the Hypster download store and sell tickets to your events. Nac 4Music www.nac4music.com From DJs to solo acts, if you are in the music business, this is a one-stop information site. Take part in polls, submit articles, or reviews about you or something you have passion for. Upload your latest songs, mashups, mixes, to promote your work. Its the place where music comes together! Get Weird Turn Pro tricked09@aol.com getweird.wordpress.com UK based blog. Randomness. Jibberish. Tunes. Pictures. Stuff. RawRip 130 Shaftsbury Ave. London, W1D 5EU UK PH: 020-7031-4288 FX: 020-7031-4302 Mark Sando Mark@corp.rawrip.com www.rawrip.com/indiebible A music distribution service making history as the first to give artists 100% of royalties earned from every downloaded track. In addition to pay as you go downloads, fans can stream music for free, store songs in their own personal music library, and explore new music using the 'The Rippler.' Artists can also sell their tracks through portable 'Raw Stores', a widget that allows them to earn 100% from sales to fans on websites such as their own band site, blogs, MySpace or Facebook. MPTrax www.mptrax.com The new face of music discovery! Gives artists and fans a chance to work together to decide the future of the music. Indie Charts info@indiecharts.com www.indiecharts.com Indie music reviews, music charts, indie radio & free music downloads! OurStage community@ourstage.com www.ourstage.com A brand new and exciting way for you to succeed as an artist. Our site is designed to leverage the power of the Internet to connect fans to emerging artists. You get exposure to new fans through our ranking and judging system. You can track fans with a fan club and comments. There is a monthly cash prize of $100 for the top entry in each channel and a $5,000 grand prize for music and a $1,000 prize for video. You may also get additional exposure and prizes through our partners, such as NEMO, CMJ, Noisepop, Paste, the DV Show and many others. JukeBoxAlive 311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 PH: 828-232-0016 Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com jukeboxalive.com Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off. 
SECTION FIVE: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND 5.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL SoundSpar Chris contact@soundspar.com www.soundspar.com A new battle of the bands website for unsigned artists. Sign up free today! Music BC #530-425 Carrall St., Vancouver, BC V6B 6E3 PH: 604-873-1914 FX: 604-873-9686 http://www.musicbc.org A non-profit society dedicated to providing information, education, funding, advocacy, awareness and networking opportunities to nurture, develop and promote the spirit, growth, and sustainability of the BC Music community. Bandit A&R Newsletter 68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK PH: +44-1983-524110 John bandit.icb@aweber.com http://www.banditnewsletter.com Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc. 
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION OASIS CD Manufacturing 7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Delair, NJ 08110 PH: 540-987-8810 FX: 540-987-8812 info@oasisCD.com www.oasiscd.com We help you manufacture your CD or DVD project. We also help you package it creatively, promote and distribute it so it doesn't become just more clutter in your apartment. Progressive Media & Music 2116 Southview Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 PH: 813-251-8093 FX: 813-251-6050 info@progressivecds.com www.progressivecds.com For over a quarter of a century we have been manufacturing the highest quality duplicated media available. From compact discs, cd rom, audio cassettes, dvd’s to vhs tapes we have been your trusted, one stop solution. If you can play it, hear it, or see it Progressive Media & Music has always been the first choice when the project really matters. Ask about getting a free custom printed full color t-shirt of your album art!!! Crystal Clear Disc and Tape 10486 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75238 PH: 800-880-0073 FX: 214-349-3819 Jim jim@crystalclearsound.com http://www.crystalclearcds.com Need CDs? For over 30 years, thousands of artists across the country have trusted Crystal Clear to take their Audio CD duplication, DVD replication and cassette tape manufacturing projects from concept to finished product. We can do it all - from full-color art design and digital mastering and editing to professional "retail-ready" duplication and packaging. 1000 CDs for $999. 1000 Promo CD Pack for $599. 1000 DVDs for $1499! Disc2Day 2113 S. 48th St. #103, Tempe, AZ 85282 PH: 602-438-4848 FX: 602-438-2929 www.disc2day.com A CD DVD duplication and replication company that works closely with the customer to fulfill his or her individual needs. We offer high-quality, professional services with some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. If CD replication or DVD replication is what you are looking for, we have your solution. With our state-of-the-art facility we can handle any size job, from one to a million or more. Media Replication Services (MRS) 1 Woodborough Ave. Toronto, ON M6M 5A1 PH: 416-654-8008 FX: 416-654-3663 replication.services@MediaRS.com www.mediars.com For customers seeking an end-to-end replication services company, Media Replication Services provides dependable, complete replication services on all media platforms.Our services include pre-mastering, graphic lay-out services, packaging, fulfillment and distribution. At Media Replication Services, our mandate is to provide a very high level of service to our client-base, which includes companies from a range of different sectors including corporations, software developers, and the audio industry. Our process is fully documented and we are in the process of completing our ISO registration in compliance with ISO 9001:94 standards. CD Rollout 4001 Pacific Coast Hwy. #104, Torrance, CA 90505 PH: 310-791-7624 FX: 310-406-2109 Mike Naylor info@cdrollout.com www.cdrollout.com We offer CD and DVD replication, manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your project. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies. Play-It Productions 259 W. 30th St. 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10001 PH: 212-695-6530 FX: 212-695-4304 info@play-itproductions.net www.play-itproductions.net Founded in 1990 to provide local musicians and other content owners with a one stop solution for all of their duplication and graphic needs no matter the size of the project.  5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING The Mastering Room 480 Baldur Run St., Las Vegas, NV 89148 PH: 717-623-8577 Greg Forsberg info@themasteringroom.com www.themasteringroom.com We represent the finest in audio mastering. It is a culmination of my life’s work, embodying a spare no expense attitude, and dedication to delivering the absolute highest quality master regardless of the cost. Each album that graces our studio is treated as if it is the single most important collection of music ever created. There is no clock. When work begins, time does not exist, and there is no such thing as "good enough". This is the new breed, carrying on the traditions and work ethic of the Mastering Engineer; one who dedicates their life to this pliable art and exacting science. Welcome to Audio Luxury! Sound Bites Dog PH 310-621-1896 Hans hdekline@gmail.com www.soundbitesdog.com We are now offering high-quality and affordable mastering via the internet with minimal lead-time and great customer service. We deliver red book CD audio as well as the highest quality MP3/MP4s for internet sales and downloads. Whatever your needs, we are a reliable second pair of ears and a budget-friendly mastering solution. DRT Mastering 20 Vine St., Peterborough, NH 03458 PH: 603-924-2277 FX: 603-924-4384 David Torrey davidt@drtmastering.com www.drtmastering.com Delivers a fat, high-impact sound, created with custom-built analog mastering gear. Recording artists and record labels worldwide rely on this competitive edge for their CD releases. Our website offers extensive commentary and techniques for artists recording their own albums. Masterwork Recording 1020 N. Delaware Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125 PH: 215-423-1022 FX: 215-423-6020 Albert Oon albert@masterworkrecording.com www.masterworkrecording.com We have been providing professional high resolution mastering services to major labels and artists of every kind for nearly three decades. Although we’ve seen tremendous changes in the music business and recording technology during that time, we’re still doing what we’ve always done well – delivering results. In our business, that means a superior mastering experience, and superior product. 
 5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH Jakprints 3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 PH: 216-622-6360 FX: 216-622-6361 www.jakprints.com We continually strive to help each and every customer big or small, to expand and promote their passion with the highest quality service and merchandise. Take $50 OFF any order of $199 or more by using Promo Code ND2BBLE9WMB. stickersandmore.com art@stickersandmore.com www.stickersandmore.com Since 1995 our goal has been to provide our clients with quality custom merch, fast service, knowledgeable assistance, all at competitive prices. Twelve years later, and 3500 clients worldwide, our goal remains the same. Thank you for stopping by and visiting us. We hope to be part of your next custom imprint project. We will be featuring talented bands here on stickersandmore.com so look out for some fresh new artists! If you are a young or veteran band and would like to be a featured artist on stickersandmore.com please subimt an image (JPG, PNG, GIF, PSD), contact information and a couple of MP3s to the above e-mail address. Seatthole Shirts PO Box 3137, Bellingham, WA 98227 PH: 360-733-2154 Django Bohren info@seatthole.com www.seatthole.com High-quality custom t-shirt screen printing and Rock n' Roll promotional items for your high-, medium-, low- or no-budget project. Sinergy Merchandising Concepts (SMC) PO Box 1908, Spring Hill, TN 37174 PH: 615-261-8592 (Nashville, TN) PH: 714-989-8008 (Orange County, CA) sales@smcincorporated.com www.smcincorporated.com SMC began as a distributor of merchandise for the entertainment industry in 2000. We targeted the music industry and specialized in the design and production of band & artist merchandise. SMC has always kept the end user in mind and never compromised our goal. This goal being: To provide the best product for the best price and deliver it on time. We have come a long way since February of 2000, but one thing has and will always remain the same, our passion for good design, excellent customer service, and most importantly, our attention to detail and superior quality.
Sam Ash Music PH: 800-472-6274 FX: 800-818-9050 www.samash.com The only online musical instrument website backed by over 80 years of experience servicing the needs of musicians - from beginners to professionals. Every one of our sales associates are pros that can answer any question about the gear we sell. Yes, we actually have musicians, producers and DJs working in our call centers. ALLPARTS 13027 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 PH: 713-466-6414 FX: 713-466-5803 info@allparts.com http://www.allparts.com America's premier guitar and bass parts supplier. The Hook Studios PH: 818-759-4665 Mike Frenchik mike@thehookstudios.com www.thehookstudios.com Featuring one of the industry's premiere inventories of classic & comtemporary microphones, The Hook offers affordable rental packages for tracking drums, guitars, and vocals. We cater to engineers, producers, labels, and production companies whose projects have limited budgets, yet demand the highest standards. Contact us today, and put "The Hook" in your recordings. Tanager AudioWorks 17 Dolly Bridge Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 PH: 973-895-1874 FX: 973-532-0821 info@tanageraudioworks.com www.tanageraudioworks.com A company founded on a basic mission-to provide indispensible tools for musical creation. We believe that today's powerful array of computer-based software aimed at writing and recording music could be made much more powerful and useful if only musicians had the right tools. In our experience, and as with many things, having the right tool makes all the difference.
Metalworks Studios 3611 Mavis Rd. Mississauga, ON L5C 1T7 PH: 905-279-4000 FX: 905-279-4006 paul@metalworksstudios.com www.metalworksstudios.com We have expanded over 25 years into a six studio powerhouse, and today ranks as Canada’s consummate world-class studio facility. Recognized for an unprecedented Eleven consecutive years as "RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR" (1998 – 2008) at the CMW Canadian Music Industry Awards, Metalworks has become the undisputed leader in the recording studio business in Canada. It is little wonder that Gold & Platinum record awards line the corridors at Metalworks. Prince, Tina Turner, David Bowie, The Cranberries, D12, Guns and Roses, Bruce Springsteen, N’Sync and Christina Aguilera chose to make themselves part of the Metalworks legend, as well as film stars Catherine Zeta Jones, Rene Zellweger, Steven Segal, Richard Gere, and Denise Richards, to name a few. Lamont Audio 534 S. Honeysuckle Ln. Gilbert, AZ 85296 PH: 480-503-3004 Sandy Lamont sandy@lamontaudio.com www.lamontaudio.com Striving to provide cutting edge sound and service at affordable rates. Specializing in Country, Rock, Jazz, Old R&B, Gospel & New Age. Custom & vintage equipment. 30 years experience in recording and production. The studio provides digital, analog, and midi recording in a laid back relaxing setting. Virtuo Sound Studio 4894 Farm Valley Dr. Woodstock, GA 30188 PH: 770-367-2132 Josh contact@virtuosoundstudio.com www.virtuosoundstudio.com Audio recording, mixing & mastering, post-production/film audio (suitable for projects at all levels).
Ariel Hyatt Music Marketing Series www.sivers.org/blog The author of this month's article, Ariel Hyatt presents a series of free helpful videos about promoting and marketing your music. Indie Week Toronto www.indieweek.com Giving Indie artists a chance to participate, be seen and be discovered, it's as simple as that. Additionally chances to meet and learn from industry professionals are also abundant. I have seen so many great bands that deserve attention and success; INDIE WEEK is just one more opportunity for bands to get a leg up. The best way to apply is online through Sonicbids www.sonicbids.com Harris Institute 118 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON M5A 2R2 PH: 416-367-0178 FX: 416-367-5534 info@harrisinstitute.com www.harrisinstitute.com A leader in music industry education since 1989. Students have come from over sixty countries and every province in Canada. A 68 member award winning faculty teaches the private college's 100 students.  5.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS thebizmo David Gjester david@thebizmo.com www.thebizmo.com thebizmo can sell a wide range of products for you. All the digital products are so called dual downloads. That means they are delivered both to your customers mobile phone and to their PC as well. Each time someone buys a digital product from you they get three things: 1. An option to download the product to their PC straight out of the microstore. 2. An email with the download link in it. The link is valid until the product is downloaded completely. 3. A text message (If they give us their phone number) containing a link that download the content directly to their phone. IT IS FREE FOR SUBSCRIBERS OF THIS NEWSLETTER UNTIL JUNE 30. Audiolife.com PH: 866-706-8742 Aaron Aaron@Audiolife.com www.audiolife.com An artist services platform designed SPECIFICALLY for artists to create, promote and sell their music and merch online with absolutely NO UP FRONT COSTS. Artists create their very own virtual storefront, which can house "virtual inventory," then can promote their merchandise on any website, blog, or social network. Fans can buy CDs, ringtones, tshirts, and more, directly from the widget. Audiolife takes care of all customer service, shipping, etc, so the artist can focus on what he/she does best...MAKING MUSIC! No membership fees, no set up fees....Audiolife makes money when the artist makes money. Last.fm Fan Finder PH: 314-159-2654 Dave test@dinosaurseateverybody.com fanfinder.dinosaurseateverybody.com/ Helps to find people who are listening to artists similar to your band, but aren't listening to you (yet). The Music Maker Songwriter Competition 28 Grafton Terr. London NW5 4JJ UK PH: 020-7424-0027 info@songwriter-showcase.co.uk www.songwriter-showcase.co.uk UK based competition which is free to enter. The aim to is to seek out talented songwriters and performers across all genres of music and provide them with an online platform to showcase their work. License Quote 19049 Janisse Ln. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-6212 PH: 951-678-5725 Michael Borges michael [at] licensequote [dot] com www.licensequote.com Provides you with the tools you need in order to license your music from your own website, blog or other pages. Tap into the growing worldwide music licensing business with our professional tools. This widget provides you with a simple and effective means for providing standardized license price quotes, accepting quote requests or bids. The Patchbay getconnected@thepatchbay.com www.thepatchbay.com Compare all the best quotes to manufacture vinyl records CDs, & CDRs. One click to email thousands of companies and announce your new music. Promo Page for secure distribution of your high resolution promotional materials. Mailing labels with cover letters for companies that don't respond to your email. Connections log of companies you contact so you can follow up with a call or fax. Radioactive widget to make fans an active part of your radio promotion. MyNewsletterBuilder comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com www.mynewsletterbuilder.com A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike. 5.8 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES Flickr www.flickr.com The best online photo management and sharing application in the world. We want to help people make their content available to the people who matter to them. We want to enable new ways of organizing photos and video. 
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