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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 Kweevak Music Magazine mr_kweevak@yahoo.com www.kweevak.com We are Seeking New Community Members! Kweevak.com is a popular music destination on the world wide web. In 2009 we will celebrate 10 years of promoting great indie and mainstream music through our online magazine and innovative internet radio show. The magazine was founded by New Jersey-based music aficionado Rockin' Rich Lynch as a way to help indie bands and artists rise to the top. The site receives many thousands of visitors per issue from all over the world who come to the Kweevak portal for music news, CD reviews, concert reviews and music resources. The acclaimed radio show always has interviews with famous musicians while playing the best indie music. Check out the site known as "The Galaxy's Guide to Music on the Web" - and get on board today for advanced music promotion! Raised By The Music 302 Kentucky Ct D-2, Lancaster, KY, 40444 PH: 606-669-7927 Gypsy Betty email@raisedbythemusic.com www.RaisedByTheMusic.com A blog that attempts to spread the word of indie artists to the general public through interviews and reviews. It serves to document the activities of unsigned, indie and newly signed musicians of all genres from around the world. LPM Voice Magazine Jeremy contact@lpmvoice.com www.lpmvoice.com We are 100% dedicated to bringing you only the best nonpartisan Rock music from around the world. Band interviews, music news, music reviews, stories from bands on tour, playable songs, links to each band's webpage and much more! The Metro Spirit 700 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901 PH: 706-738-1142 FX: 706-733-6663 Alice Wynn alice.wynn@metrospirit.com www.metrospirit.com We are the alt-weekly for the Metro Augusta area, home to four colleges/universities and about 1 million full-time residents. 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.  SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS AmericanaOK 26 Buie Brae, Kirkliston, EH29 9FB Scotland UK PH: +44(0)7765898260 Tom Fahey americanaok@btinternet.com www.americanaok.com A syndicated radio show playing the best in independent Americana & Alt-Country. Night Latin Jass y Mucho Mas in the Morning - KDHX 3504 Magnolia, St. Louis, MO 63118 PH: 314-664-3955 x301 FX: 314-664-1020 Carlos G. Jove carlos@kdhx.org www.kdhx.org Your way of staying asleep while you wake up. With a fine layer of Jazz, you pile on a sheet of beats, over the broad foundation of Rock and Roll, top it all off with that Latin touch..... & you gave a stack of great music. High Plains Morning - HPPR 101 W. 5th St. #100, Amarillo, TX 79101 PH: 806-367-9088 Johnny Black music@hppr.org www.hppr.org Singer/Songwriters, Bluegrass, Contemporary Folk, World, Jazz and much more. Includes a performance studio. x4gen - Your Underground Connection PO Box 9941, Tulsa, OK 74157 PH: 918-269-0129 Ryno support@x4gen.com www.x4gen.com Bands can get their music heard on our internet radio channels for free, gain exposure, submit events & news, and much more! Rock Solid Pressure 4254 Whistlewood Cir. Lakeland, FL 33811 Patty Yagtu rocksolidpressure@yahoo.com www.rocksolidpressure.com The only independent music game show on the net! Focusing exclusively on 'Rock' music. 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.  2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS Airplay Specialists 1100 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-364-5145 FX: 615-321-2244 airplay4U@aol.com www.airplayspecialists.com We have a personal relationship with the 1300+ stations that collectively comprise the secondary Country radio marketplace. Howard Rosen Promotion 5605 Woodman Ave. #206, Van Nuys, CA 91401 PH: 818-901-1122 FX: 818-901-6513 musicsubmissions@howiewood.com www.howiewood.com Since 1985 We have been helping artists reach their goals of obtaining radio airplay, expanding their fan base, and creating awareness throughout the industry. Twin Vision 261 5th Ave. #1F, Brooklyn, NY 11215 PH: 718-369-1370 Peter Hay TwinVision@aol.com www.twinvision.net Offers radio promotion services to artists and labels with proven strategies that create exposure and awareness with national audiences. We are specialists in working with independently created projects, from artists putting out their own recordings to major independent labels, as well as foreign labels looking for a niche in the American market. For the last seventeen years, Twin Vision has provided promotion services to artists, managers, publishers and labels whose projects required special attention at radio formats that embrace new and emerging artists. 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 Mixed Media Publicity & Promotion PH: 401-942-8025 FX: 401-943-1915 Ginny Shea mixedmediapromo@cox.net www.mixedmediapromo.com We've built relationships with entertainment editors at every major magazine and prominent newspaper in the US and abroad. That can mean the difference between a one-line mention and a feature with a photo. LoccedOutEntertainment 326 Northwestern Pkwy. Louisville, KY 40212 PH: 502-714-4807 Marcus Davis marcusd32003@hotmail.com loccedoutent.com We develop, manage, and promote Urban artists and models. We sell beats and songs. We also do graphics, websites, videos, documentaries, cards, flyers etc. Sapphire Entertainment and Management 1304 Kendall Dr. Durham, NC 27703 PH: 919-358-0056 Carol"Coco" Diggs sapphire.entertainment@hotmail.com www.sapphireem.com Gospel artist management, booking, promotion and career development services. Sapphire also provides event planning services for conferences, seminars, concerts and special events. Angel Wing Entertainment Sam Cook sam@angelwingentertainment.com www.angelwingentertainment.com Canadian based company that helps clients book the perfect entertainment for their event - whether it's a festival, wedding, corporate event, private function or club opening...you can trust Angel Wing Entertainment. 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.  3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS Vision Records Pavla Horova 13, 841 07 Bratislava, Slovak Republic PH: +421-907-47-22-33 Slavomir Bachraty visionrecords@vision-sd.com www.vision-sd.com Music and film PR & promotion services for independent artists from around the world. Indies Scope Dolni Loucky 191, 594 55, Czech Republic Premysl Stepanek indies@indies.eu www.indies.eu Supporting many young talented artists. HyperDIY Media 29 Somerfield Rd. PO Box 56255, London, N4 9AA UK PH: +44-20-7144-6367 Richard Godbehere info@hyperdiymedia.com www.hyperdiymedia.com Everything you would get from a record label, but pay a fixed fee and keep all your royalties. Back to Work Records Warren Miller info@backtoworkrecords.com www.backtoworkrecords.com Although still a fledging label, we welcome the submission of all independent music for potential release. 
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS Mievo Leah Haynes leah@mievo.com www.mievo.com Stands for: MyEvolution. Online promotion site for musicians and artists that can help them maximize revenue from their work by employing Google page rank mechanisms. 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 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. 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 Musician's Crossroad PH: 409-283-6935 Paul Winter cypher@musicianscrossroad.com www.musicianscrossroad.com Hosting a community of musicians, allowing them to promote their talent. Memphis Music Foundation 431 S. Main #201, Memphis, TN 38103 PH: 901-527-1029 FX: 901-527-1049 Cameron Mann cameron@memphismeansmusic.com www.memphismeansmusic.com Our programs and services provide guidance, education, connections and resources to help our members earn a living at the business of music while maintaining their professional independence. StudioTraxx www.studiotraxx.com Provides access to the largest and highest quality "virtual" musician-for-hire talent pool. Discover why so many working musicians have made StudioTraxx.com their online studio home! Bandit A&R Newsletter 68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK PH: +44-1983-524110 John bandit@banditnewsletter.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!
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.  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. 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.
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. 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.
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).
How To Be Your Own Booking Agent Jeri Goldstein jg@performingbiz.com www.performingbiz.com Get your step-by-step guide and begin to create your successful touring career... Inner Rhythm Kavit support@innerrhythm.org www.innerrhythm.org Independent music business training company teaching musicians how to promote their music, get more gigs and make more money from their music. Includes a free weekly musicians development newsletter.
License Quote 19049 Janisse Ln. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-6212 PH: 951-678-5725 Michael Borges contact@licensequote.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. MyNewsletterBuilder comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com www.mynewsletterbuilder.com A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike. 
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