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This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to us 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 Die Music Die Adam Mico apequake@gmail.com diemusicdie.blogspot.com I am looking for artist to review for my new blog. Indie Music Digest 13479 Huntley Pl. NW, Silverdale, WA 98383 Cyrus Rhodes rhodesm@wavecable.com www.indiemusicdigest.com MD welcomes all CDs from all independent artists. Just send all CDs, EPs Press Packs, "1"Sheets and all other promotional material. Due to heavy submission volume please allow our IMD staff 30 days to post your review online. Stereokiller.com PO Box 627, Phoenixville, PA 19460 PH: 484-686-3575 Chris Brickhouse cbrickhouse@gmail.com www.stereokiller.com Post your music for free. Inline music player, show listing, music reviews, free music hosting as well as music discussion. NeuFutur Magazine 6065 Pebblebrook Ln. #55, Kent, OH 44240 James McQuiston editor@neufutur.com www.neufutur.com We will review everything that we possibly can that is on some form of media. We only have limited access to turntables so please take that at your own risk. Also, please actually send us some tangible form of media, even if it is only a CDR with the tracks markered on. We do not have any specific policy in place about the professionality of the materials we receive and will not base our reviews on the media itself. Send us whatever, if it is a promotional or advance copy, a CDR, no art/full art – everything is placed onto our queue and will be reviewed between 2 and 3 days of when we receive it. We review movies, zines, pornography, music, food products, alcohol – anything that be given a ranking. Songwriter's Monthly 332 Eastwood Ave. Feasterville, PA 19053 PH: 215-953-0952 Allen Foster a1foster@aol.com www.scribd.com/SongwritersMonthly A digital magazine that focuses on the people behind the music. Reaching More People Waterfall Studios. 2 Silver Rd. London, W12 7SG UK PH: 020-87460-2000 John Marks people@reachingmorepeople.co.uk http://www.reachingmorepeople.co.uk Dedicated bringing new music artists together, and bringing new music lovers fresh new listening material! You'll find everything devoted to new music artists - tips on latest new R&B music release to new indie Pop music, as well as advice from music producers and TV experts, right here. Enjoy. FILTER 5908 Barton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038 PH: 323-464-4217 www.filtermagazine.com Good music will prevail. These are the words that we here at FILTER live by. In an ever-evolving musical landscape, we're here to help. Through FILTER's various outlets - our informative website, our irreverent blog, the FILTER Good Music Guide, our local listening parties and the jewel in our music-loving crown, FILTER magazine - we want to help you discover your new favorite band. Like what you see? Feel free to drop us some feedback, or let us know if you'd like to work with Filter in your city. TheBuzzinBox.com Carlos Pittman cpittman.phweg@gmail.com www.thebuzzinbox.com A music blog that was created to generate a buzz among a mainstream audience about the best unsigned and independent artists, groups, bands and DJ’s of all genres in hope of building each artist’s fan base and assisting in launching their careers. We are currently seeking artists for review on our site. Blues Revue PO Box 42306, Urbandale, IA 50323 PH: 866-702-7778 info@BluesRevue.com www.bluesrevue.com The world's largest print publication devoted to the full spectrum of the Blues. Each issue is packed with artist profiles, album reviews and columns by the most respected writers on today's Blues scene. Indie Music Universe content@indiemusicuniverse.com www.indiemusicuniverse.com We have a variety of ways that artists can be featured on our site and get some great exposure from thousands of fans looking for some great indie music, news and events. Send us an email to if you have information on new releases, tours/shows, great videos or interesting band stories. Insomniac Magazine PO Box 569587, Orlando, FL 32856 Israel insom@mindspring.com www.insomniacmagazine.com Features interviews, articles and reviews. Insomniac’s founders have been involved within the industry and culture of Hip Hop for over two decades. Our mission statement is very simple: “Insomniac is dedicated to providing quality Hip Hop related media and products for those who can’t sleep on Hip Hop.  SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS IMRadio 57 Washington Blvd. #108, Mundelein, IL 60060 PH: 847-566-1539 FX: 847-970-7079 Paddy Noonan paddy@imradio.com www.IMRadio.com Worldwide internet radio station playing all genres of music for free to artists and listeners. GoGirls Music Radio PO Box 16940, Sugar Land, TX 77496-6940 Madalyn info@gogirlsmusic.com www.ustream.tv/channel/gogirlsmusicradio GoGirlsMusic.com, the oldest & largest online community of indie women in music, recently launched a weekly online radio show on Ustream. Hosted by GoGirls founder Madalyn Sklar, the show broadcasts "live" every Friday at 5pm CST. What makes this stand out from others is that it's webcasted so you can watch, listen and converse in the chat room. No worries if you miss the show, you can catch the archives. Now taking song submissions from GoGirls Elite members. Sign up at http://www.gogirlselite.com then submit your song for airplay. Radiolicious 600 Jefferson St. #1102, Lafayette, LA 70501 PH: 866-697-5293 x3 FX: 337-291-7578 support@radiolicious.fm www.radiolicious.fm Get your song on the radio! This is your only chance to get this exclusive airplay and get more fans and listeners from mobile phones. There is no cost to you for this radio station. FixPlay Music PH: 646-328-1090 x733 www.fixplaymusic.com An online station that caters to what the listeners want to hear. We play the best in Hip Hop, R&B & Pop music. The Night Ride WBRF PO Box 838, Galax, VA 24333 PH: 336-218-6030 www.nightrideonline.com Playing appropriate mixes in various genres of Country music responsibly with an over-arching emphasis on up-tempo, hopeful music, involving listeners through request plays and even short skits with high attention to the protection of the listener’s dignity. Hello Music / Slacker Radio www.hellomusic.com/slacker Unsigned bands can now easily upload their music to create their own artist-based radio station on Slacker, and have the opportunity for their music to be exposed to millions of potential fans. Twang Town USA Medley Ranch, 610 Maple Acres, Holladay, TN 38341 PH: 731-584-0398 dickshuey@earthlink.net www.twangtownusa.com Great County, Gospel & Bluegrass music. Pressure Radio GJD@pressureradio.co.uk pressureradio.co.uk An internet only radio station specialising in deep soulful House & Garage music. French Connect Radio Show DJ Lisa Li frenchfmconnect@gmail.com djlisa-li.podomatic.com Features the best Club music of the week. Every week live and direct from Paris with DJ Lisa Li and her special guests. Indie Country Music Showdown gta@indiecountrymusicshowdown.com gta.indiecountrymusicshowdown.com A project that is meant to increase the exposure and listening audience for indie and unsigned country music artists and bands from the Greater Toronto and Durham Region. The show will air on Reality Radio 101, as well as a podcast, and, will be available for syndication and rebroadcast by other radio stations that are interested. Visit our website for submission details. YouRockRadio.com Uncle Indie yourockmedia@gmail.com www.yourockradio.com The way radio was meant to be! In todays world of playlists and radio with zero personality You Rock Radio stands apart from the rest! Give us a listen and see what you've been missin'. We play the best Pop, Rock and Variety music the internet has to offer! 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. Unsigned Artists Radio Julian Bankston julian@uaradio.net www.uaradio.net Our primary goal to provide you with a new revenue and distribution model for your music. You will also be featured on our internet radio station which is broadcast globally. Island Girl Radio PO Box 520, North Beach, MD 20714 PH: 301-908-4135 Deanna Dove islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com www.islandgirlradio.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. 
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS 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. Jerome Promotions & Marketing 2535 Winthrope Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 PH: 770-982-7055 FX: 770-982-1882 Bill Jerome hitcd@bellsouth.net www.jeromepromotions.com We call the music directors and program directors of over 250 stations several times a week in order to help our artists get airplay and the recognition that they deserve with the goal of helping them make a deal with a major label. 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. Airplay Specialists 1100 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-364-5145 FX: 615-321-2244 info@airplayspecialists.com www.airplayspecialists.com We have a personal relationship with the 1300+ stations that collectively comprise the secondary Country radio marketplace.  SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY Serge Entertainment PR PO Box 2760, Acworth, GA 30102 PH: 678-445-0006 FX: 678-494-9269 SergeEnt@aol.com www.sergepr.com The honest PR people! Online Metal Promo Benjamin N. onlinemetalpromo@gmail.com www.myspace.com/onlinemetalpromo Online Metal promotions for Heavy Metal / Hard Rock bands. We provide the means to get your music heard and reviewed all over the world. MC-Input.com 499 N. Canon Dr. 4th Fl. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 http://www.mc-input.com The international music consulting and coordination firm. Its reliability is based on years of presence in the entertainment industry and its founder Gingio Muehlbauer’s ability to identify the client’s potential and to know how to develop it successfully. MC-Input.com is a boutique employee-owned firm. The company delivers superior entertainment consulting and coordination services to up & coming artists, musicians, engineers, composers, producers and entrepreneurs looking for musical or career direction as well as to established artists or businesses looking for project coordination, tour management, distribution, marketing or expansion in general. 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 PO Box 93157, Hollywood, CA 90093 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 389 12th St., Brooklyn, NY 11215 PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380 Ariel Hyatt contact@arielpublicity.com www.arielpublicity.com Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers! Independent Distribution Collective 880 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94107 PH: 415-292-7007 FX: 415-292-5007 newmusic@independentdistro.com www.independentdistro.com Helping the next generation of musicians get their music to market. Never before has a distributor opened its doors to the thousands of talented artists who work so hard to score a record deal. The idea is that many of these people could bring a CD to market, without the overhead of a middle man. IDC will actively promote its services to the thousands of bands and solo artists who have spent years trying to secure that ever-elusive distribution deal. "Independent Music Moving Forward!" Downtown Marketing 2087 Union St. #2, San Francisco, CA 94123 PH: 415-567-5652 FX: 415-567-5990 celiahirschman@mac.com www.downtownmarketing.com A music business consulting firm founded by industry veteran, Celia Hirschman. The goal is to provide extensive experience in micro & macro marketing for label management and artist development, at a reasonable cost. 
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS 9 Volt Records 20 Highfield Cottages, Barnsley, S754JY UK PH: 44-0-1226-792341 Adrian Collier info@9voltrecords.com www.9voltrecords.com Electronic music from ambient to Synth Pop. Little Label Major Distribution Inc. 1348 Putnam Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11221 PH: 631-619-5093 Anthony Newsome llmdistribution@gmail.com www.llmdistribution.com Proud Supporter and distributor for the past five years. Liberty Music Trax 1980 Sherbrooke St. W. #710 Montreal, QC H3H 1E8 PH: 514-846-4040 FX: 514-846-8729 Holly Fagan holly@libertymusictrax.com www.libertymusictrax.com Liberty proactively promotes and licenses original music by independent and label artist to content creators producing advertising, film + television programs, videogames and animation, with its online Search Tool and its online Audio-Visual Synch tool. Russ Music Group 21111 Grover Brian Ln. Richmond, TX 77407 PH: 646-736-2494 FX: 917-677-4622 Bobby Russell russent@gmail.com www.russmusicgroup.com Urban artist management company and future and digital music distributor. 88TC88.com www.88tc88.com Access the Chinese music market ... because now you can! Sol Villa Productions djelastic3@gmail.com www.sol-villa.com Hip Hop Label. Producer DJ Elastic helps each Sol Villa artist express their stories and art in their own unique way. Island Girl Records islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com www.deannadove.com/IGRecords A unique record label in that we are here to help one another and that is exactly what we intend to do. We want to help you get your music heard, appreciated and distributed to the world. We will work in a very selective fashion in that we hand select the music that we support and sell. We will work as a team that all works for the same mission. Regardless of where you live, we can work together to make IGR work to build your career. AIF Records/Music Productions PO Box 691, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 PH: 914-510-9022 Robert aifrecords@verizon.net www.robertjackson.net Inclusion of your release, to be sold online on the robertjackson.net merchandise catalog, internet marketing of site, distribution setup with traditional retail CD distributors and internet distributors, coordinated mailouts to radio stations of release, mailouts to press, internet radio and press and record pools. Real promotion follow up. Your CD should be retail ready and barcoded if seeking retail distribution. We welcome ALL genres of music! SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS Sounds2buy Hawthorn House, Medlicott Close, Oakley Hay, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF UK ben@sounds2buy.com www.sounds2buy.com Our business is experienced in providing an online platform for musicians who want to make their music available to download for a competitive price. Signed, unsigned and independent bands and musicians can make use of our service to distribute their music to a wider audience. Sounds2Buy offers a new way for bands and musicians to make money, while boosting their profiles. YouMusic.com www.YouMusic.com Upload your music videos and audios for free. Fans watch and listen to talented musicians from all over the World! Musicians and fans can network with each other via chat rooms, instant messaging and real-time music forums! 7digital Unit F, Lower Ground Fl. ZetlandHouse, 5-25 Scrutton St., London, EC2A 4HJ UK PH: +44 (0) 207-0997777 sales@7digital.com www.7digital.com A leading digital B2B media delivery company based in London and operating globally. We provide comprehensive digital download services to a wide and diverse range of partners around the world. Dailymotion http://www.dailymotion.com All about finding new ways to see, share and engage your world through the power of online video. You can find - or upload - videos about your interests and hobbies, eyewitness accounts of recent news and distant places, and everything else from the strange to the spectacular. Qlipso http://www.qlipso.com Enables you to share Flash-based content live with your friends while simultaneously interacting with them. First download our free basic client. Then, when you see a 'qlip it' button on content you like, just click it. Our on-the-fly media-sharing panel will appear, and you can invite your friends to enjoy the content with you, live. You don’t have to visit any special sites or upload anything to start sharing. For those who want even more from their experience, we offer a premium client. MusicFast.com www.musicfast.com A place where independent artists and unsigned bands can share their music, videos and performance dates as well as communicate with their fans. Wildscreen.TV www.wildscreen.tv The new source for watching and sharing videos in HD-Quality - about music, theatre, dance, art and creative shortfilm. Wildscreen.TV lets video creators cash in, not sell out and offers 100% Ad Revenue to their users if they place their own adverd on their custom channel. Nimbit 47 Mellen St., Framingham, MA 01702 PH: 866-864-6248 FX: 508-820-7920 www.nimbit.com Sell digital music, merch, CDs, tickets, bundles on your website, Facebook, MySpace, etc; give fans what they want, where they want it. ReverbNation 501 Washington St. Ste. J, Durham, NC 27701 info@reverbnation.com www.reverbnation.com The best tools for musicians and the best music for everyone else. You Rock Media Group PH: 973-931-3169 Dominic Cioffi dominic.cioffi@yourockmediagroup.com www.yourockmediagroup.com Upload your music to the website to be discovered by music fans worldwide. Sell your music through our online music store. Indie Charts info@indiecharts.com www.indiecharts.com Indie music reviews, music charts, indie radio & free music downloads! 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 SoundExchange PH: 202-640-5858 FX: 202-640-5859 info@soundexchange.com www.soundexchange.com The non-profit performance rights organization appointed by Congress to pay digital royalties to recording artists and sound recording copyright holders, announced that it has begun sending out checks in its largest-ever quarterly distribution. A total of $51.7 million in royalties from digital transmissions, including Internet radio, satellite radio, and cable TV music channels, are on their way to recording artists and copyright holders. The unprecedented amount represents a 135% increase over first quarter payments last year, and surpasses the previous record distribution by nearly $10 million. Limelight PH: 212-937-6955 x302 limelight.rightsflow.com The simplest way to clear cover songs. Limelight allows you to clear third-party compositions for your CD, download and ringtone release! Get a license before you start selling for only $15 (or less). No expensive lawyers or paperwork! Licenses never expire. Rap Newswire info@rapnewswire.com www.rapnewswire.com The global premier destination for Rap and Hip Hop news, hip-hop press releases and news distribution service for the Rap and Hip Hop music and entertainment industry. Bandit A&R Newsletter 68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK PH: +44-1983-524110 John bandit.42@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.  The Mastering Room 480 Baldur Run St., Las Vegas, NV 89148 PH: 415-948-4734 Greg Forsberg info@themasteringroom.com www.themasteringroom.com World Class CD Mastering and Replication. Give your music the edge over your competition. Luxury Mastering at indie rates. Diamondisc Audio 204 Still Water Cir. Nashville, TN 37221 PH: 615-662-6870 FX: 615-662-6870 Doug Diamond info@diamondiscaudio.com www.diamondiscaudio.com A full service multimedia company specializing in CD Mastering services as well as Short-Runs of CDs and DVDs, CD/DVD replication, digital editing, enhanced CD development, song catalog archiving, audio restoration, MP3 mastering, multi-track to stereo mixing, 5.1 Surround Sound mixing and mastering, website design, digital content delivery, video editing, DVD authoring, graphic design and much more. Chances are, if it has to do with digital media - we do it! Sonosphere Mastering PH: 514-270-2619 FX: 514-270-8157 Bryan Martin bryan@sonosphere.ca www.sonosphere.ca Mastering provides the bridge between the recording studio and the marketplace. It is a qualitative as well as an artistic process. It is the last chance to correct any problems while providing an opportunity to maximize the transfer of information between artist and listener. Because that is what music really is: a transfer of information. At Sonosphere I try and optimize this connection so the message arrives to the listener with maximum clarity. Let me bring out the very best in your recording.  5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH Moozikoo.com 119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205 Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com www.moozikoo.com We sell merchandise and art of all kinds. In addition, we create personalized promotional items and authentic swag for our clients who are building or expanding their brand. 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. Just Buttons www.justbuttons.org Looking for high quality custom buttons at a price that won't break the bank? Whether you need ten or ten thousand , Just Buttons has a package for you. Our high quality 1", 1.25", 1.75", 2.25", 3.50", 2" Square, and 2.50 x 3.50 rectangle pins are perfect for political campaigns, bands, promotions, charities, non-profits, wedding favors, and much more. Need design help? Not a problem, contact us today and we'll make your vision a reality. We also offer key chains, bottle opener, and magnets. All of our prices include full color, set up, and FREE SHIPPING (to USA and on non-RUSH orders). JakPrints 3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 PH: 877-246-3132 FX: 866-900-0901 www.jakprints.com EcoGreen Stickers are Here! Introducing the world's first and only earth-friendly alternative to vinyl stickers. It's just as durable as vinyl but made from limestone and manufactured with zero water consumption or toxic agents. And the best part -- EcoGreen Stickers are a green product that actually costs less!
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. John Pearse Strings PO Box 295, Center Valley, PA 18034 PH: 610-691-3302 FX: 610-691-3304 info@jpstrings.com www.jpstrings.com A line of music strings designed especially for the professional musician. English studio musician John Pearse first began researching into music string manufacture in the mid-sixties. The first person, ever, to teach guitar on television - his BBC lessons have been seen in six countries while his PBS series, STRING ALONG, was shown in most US television markets whilst becoming perhaps the best selling video guitar course both nationally and internationally.  SoundsAtlanta PO Box 49266, Atlanta, GA 30359 PH: 404-329-9438 Bill Tullis soundsatlanta@aol.com www.soundsatlanta.com Our goal is to provide world-class quality recordings and products without breaking your budget. We have the latest gear and technology to make your next project perfect. Our turnkey approach makes it easy to do all production phases in one place, or mix and match for any task. No project is too large or small. We specialize in all styles of music, from Bach to Rock. Muzik Studio 14 Chesler Sq. Succasunna NJ 07876 PH: 973-927-7250 www.muzikstudio.com A state of the art high quality audio recording studio featuring PRO TOOLS HD8. We truly have the best equipment available. What we have over and above other studios is a friendly atmosphere to help keep the creative force alive and well. 4th Street Recording 1211 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 PH: 310-395-9114 Kathleen Robinson Wirt info@4thstreetrecording.com www.4thstreetrecording.com 19 bands signed. 11 gold & platinum albums. 4 LA music award winners - 2006 and 2007. 2 American Idol finalists. One of the top ten US studios under $100/hour (Performing Songwriter Magazine).
MusicaJuridica Brugstraat 17, 6088BS Leudal, The Netherlands PH: +31-6-1528-5116 Mauritz Kop LL.M. info@musicajuridica.com www.musicajuridica.com Experts in music legal advice. MusicaJuridica's legal services are tailored to the special and specialist legal requirements of musicians and labels. Online free media information portal Waterfall Studios. 2 Silver Road, London W12 7SG PH: 020 87460 2000 FX: John Marks people@reachingmorepeople.co.uk http://www.reachingmorepeople.co.uk We offer free information and useful articles about the music industry, its pitfalls and how to make Street DreamerZ Entrepreneurship Program 2451 Cumberland Pkwy. #3452, Atlanta, GA 30339 PH: 770-318-6587 FX: 770-850-8593 Ricky Bridges bridges.e@streetdreamerz.com http://www.streetdreamerz.com A project oriented music industry entrepreneurship program that will not only teach students how to run a record label but also allows them the opportunity to gather valuable hands on experience by actually selecting an artist, creating a CD project and finally marketing and promoting the Artist/CD by among other things booking shows and establishing tours. As a member, you can also submit you music for consideration on any of the many CD projects and receive royalty payments as your selected music is being marketed and promoted on a project. 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.
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Xylote.com www.xylote.com After many years of experience in the commercial music industry, sound design and multimedia productions, Xylote.com ambition is to offer world's professional artists and professionals-to-be, the finest and unique collections of samples, sound effects and music library for today's complex market in the music business. We are always using the ultimate tools to bring up to life our products, and to make sounds "sound different" than ever. MusicNomad Rehearsal Studio Database openstudio.musicnomad.com In the last 4 weeks over 40 rehearsal studios have uploaded their information and listed over 200 hourly and monthly rehearsal studios for rent. Many of them have also created move in specials. In addition, you can see how many miles the studio is from your house, sort by $ amount, view pictures of the room, see what backline is included and much more all in one site! Open Studio – Find a Studio, List a Studio. Senzoo helpmeout@senzoo.net www.senzoo.net An online donation widget for fundraising by musicians, artists, developers, opensource projects and non-profits. It lets people donate via PayPal, Amazon FPS, and Google Checkout. Works on major blog and forum like Wordpress, Drupal, PhpBB, Typepad and Movable Type. RightsFlow 56 W. 22nd St. 9th Fl. New York, NY 10011 info@rightsflow.com www.rightsflow.com Simplifies copyright licensing. We work for labels & distributors, artists and music services. This includes Licensing in the US, Accounting and payment to US publishers and Reporting to rights societies around the world. Limelight 56 W. 22nd St. 9th Fl. New York, NY 10011 PH: 212-937-6955 x302 limelight.rightsflow.com The simplest way to clear cover songs. Limelight allows you to clear third-party compositions for your CD, download and ringtone release! Get a license before you start selling for only $15 (or less). No expensive lawyers or paperwork! Licenses never expire. Songfile PH: 212-834-0137 newmedia@harryfox.com www.harryfox.com The Harry Fox Agency, a leading U.S. music rights licensing organization, is pleased to announce that Songfile, its online licensing service, is now available for ringtone licensing. In addition to obtaining licenses for cover versions of songs for CDs and permanent digital downloads (PDDs), Songfile’s over 69,000 registered users can now do the same for ringtones. Music Reports 21122 Erwin St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 PH: 818-558-1400 FX: 818-558-3484 115reporting@musicreports.com www.musicreports.com The world´s leading provider of music rights administration services. Our cutting-edge technology, proprietary systems and applications, unsurpassed experience and expertise, and Songdex, the world´s only independent database of music publishing copyright information, make Music Reports the most innovative and accomplished rights organization in the entertainment industry. TuneWiki www.tunewiki.com The first VC backed company attempting a profitable, legal exploitation of lyrics. The absolute majority of internet based lyrics are illegal and not licensed, hence generating very little income for publishers and writers. We would like to change that. We bring lyrics to the place they need to be: a click away from the actual song playback. 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 Music Competition Network 670 Westboro Dr. Nashville TN 37209 PH: 615-353-0661 www.musiccompetitionnetwork.com We provide a forum to enhance your experience as a Competitor by disseminating information about Competition opportunities. As a Competition Host, we offer services to market and promote your events and acquire resources you need like judges and contest rule guidelines. Most importantly, you can communicate with other Hosts who confront similar challenges. Networking with other Members will contribute to making your event the very best. Tuneticker PH: 516-864-6355 www.tuneticker.com We have launched a free social networking platform that allows people to instantly discover music and interact in a fast growing community. Users are able to see the music their friends listen to as the activity is instantly delivered to their desktop or mobile device. It facilitates interactive social networking capabilities that allow for group discussions with friends - based on the music. Tuneticker can also be set to automatically feed the user's Twitter account with their latest listening activity. MusiCares and In The Rooms www.musicaresintherooms.com This is a safe and secure place for people in the music industry to share their recovery and their experiences, strength and hope, as many musicians struggle with addiction or are in recovery. Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need, focusing on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community including issues of addiction. Together these two organizations are making a difference in music people’s recovery. ViolinNetwork Partha Sarkar partha@violinnetwork.com www.violinnetwork.com A place where you can communicate with Violinists, Cellists, Bassists, Violin Makers, Cello Makers, Bass Makers and Violin Teachers. MuzDepo 4936 Yonge St. #225, Toronto, ON M2N 6S3 PH: 416-623-7732 Yan Valle yan@office.musicdepo.ru www.muzdepo.com A social network where unsigned artists from Russia, Ukraine and ethnic communities worldwide get their music heard, hone their skills and protect their copyrights. Artists are featured in one of MuzDepo's genre-specific music areas, which are also places to connect with their fans, and get the chance to win cash, equipment and other awards. Indaba Music record@indabamusic.com www.indabamusic.com An international community of musicians, music professionals, and fans exploring the creative possibilities of making music with people in different places. Indie Mic PH: 678-561-4642 Cliff cliff@indiemic.com www.indiemic.com A social portal devoted to all things concerning music. We are a member based website, that exclusively showcases, markets, and promotes independent musicians, from all genres of music, through online video submission. JazzCorner.com www.jazzcorner.com The largest portal for the official websites of hundreds of jazz musicians and organizations. We pioneer practical methods of using technology to benefit the Jazz community, and offer customized solutions for individual Jazz musicians as well as Jazz organizations and businesses. JazzCorner.com custom designs and hosts websites as well as provide links from your site to the JazzCorner.com portal. Immitter immitter@gmail.com www.immitter.com Discover and promote new music on the web.
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