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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 Guestlist Magazine Jeffrey guestlistmagazine@comcast.net www.guestlistmagazine.net Provides coverage of Rock music and all of the sub-genres that full under that umbrella. Includes; interviews, album reviews, features stories, music news and more! Music Emissions Brian Rutherford brian@musicemissions.com www.musicemissions.com An independently run Music Review community. We focus on independent labels and artists that fit into the alternative music category. We publish music reviews of CD's on a daily basis as well as weekly interviews and biographies. MusicEmissions.com believes in independent music. Look in the General Resource section of this newsletter for details on our "Indie of the Year" contest. UBO Magazine & P.R. Services PO Box 160365, Sacramento, CA 95816 PH: 916-519-8196 Aaris A. Schroeder ubomag@gmail.com www.ubomag.wordpress.com Promotes underground, unsigned and independent artists through the media. Musicgoat.com www.musicgoat.com I am a blogger who has been around music his entire life and would like to do what I can to help deserving bands and artists gain exposure. I like many styles of music and try to keep an open mind. Performer Publications 24 Dane St., Somerville, MA 02143 PH: 617-627-9200 http://www.performermag.com Produces 3 monthly regional magazines that highlight the best unsigned musical acts from the US. 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 Eclectic Bohemian Clay Phillips che_reborn_08@yahoo.com www.blogtalkradio.com A 3 hour show,with 2 hours of interviews. Each show features 4 artists getting 30 minutes of interview time. We'd LOVE to play your music,and PROMO you to the world. The Highway Girl Samantha Murphy questions@thehighwaygirl.com www.thehighwaygirl.com A traveling music show hosted by singer songwriter Samantha Murphy. Each week Samantha sits down with a different artist from a different city and venue to discuss music in the digital age. The Highway Girl has been viewed and downloaded millions of times and is available on video and podcast. In addition to widespread distribution on the Internet, the show airs and is watched by millions of people on Comcast on the ARC Channel. Submit your music to be considered for the program. Selected artists will be interviewed by Samantha Murphy and will have three of their songs included in the program. 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. Free Radio Jackson 616 N. Pleasant St., Jackson, MI 49202 Aaron Childs freeradiojackson@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/freeradiojackson I play a mixture of Blues, Rock, Jazz, Alternative, Electronica, Roots, Reggae and Ska. Are you a musician and think your music would fit my show? Send a CD and contact info (cassettes or vinyl NOT accepted) to the above address. WRPS/WebRadioPugetSound wrps1@comcast.net www.webradiopugetsound.com Internet radio exposure on two MP3 high quality streams plus 'Visual Radio'. Artists can have their music track playing with great video in a choice of two programs via Windows Media Video. Visit our website for submissions details. 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. 
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS Jon Flanagan Radio & Retail Promotions PH: 323-876-7027 promotions@radioandretail.com www.radioandretail.com JON FLANAGAN founded RADIO & RETAIL Promotions 14 years ago & has worked in the Music Business for over 20 years. Jon has been interviewed 5 times in Music Connection Magazine as an expert in achieving Radio Airplay & Artist Development & he is asked to speak at Music Conventions Nationwide. The company's goals are to build a Band's Fan Base, Increase CD Sales, Concert Attendance & Music Industry Recognition. Jon learned the business working at Capitol Records, Columbia Records, EMI Records, Morgan Creek Records, A&M Records, Tower Records & he was a Radio Music Director himself. We specialize in getting new artists to the next level of exposure to fans & The music industry through radio airplay & retail promotions. We Work to Make Your Rock 'Roll'! 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 Social Networks for Musicians PO Box 16940, Sugar Land, TX 77496-6940 Madalyn Sklar madalyn@sn4m.com www.sn4m.com We help musicians and music businesses effectively create + manage their social networks on Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, ReverbNation and more.Whether you need advice or a marketing plan, we can help! Mother Hen Promotions Jeanette "Mom Hen" Lundgren meetmepresents@gmail.com www.motherhenpromotions.com I create and/or maintain MySpace, Reverbnation, Twitter, Facebook and/or YouTube accounts for Acoustic artists. I also research and will do submissions for internet radio and online reviews. Quality Acoustic music only. Please provide links to your website, MySpace page, YouTube, or anywhere I can hear/see both your live and recorded music. If I like you, I will get fully behind promoting your career via every means available on the internet. Harte Music Productions 2346 Westhill Dr. West Vancouver, BC V7S 2Z5 PH: 778-998-3654 Celeste Gendron celeste@hartemusic.com www.hartemusic.com Artist development, management and production company. We are currently looking for artists to record a CD, publish their music and then develop and management them. YouTube & MySpace Promotion 10871 Bustleton Ave. #307, Philadelphia, PA 19116 PH: 215-582-0078 FX: Sandra admin@somanymp3s.com www.somanymp3s.com Increase YouTube views, comments, subs and more. Duo Promotions 3580 Hoggett Ford Rd. Hermitage, TN 37076 PH: 615-332-2500 Ashlie Lawhead duopmusic@gmail.com www.duopmusic.com An artist and songwriter development and promotion company that keeps things classy and affordable! Soul Kiss/Universal Music D'Anise danisestar@gmail.com Attention R&B/Dance/Hip-Hop & Reggae Artists looking for Distribution (Mainstream Radio, E-Singles, Ringtones etc...) Soul Kiss/Universal Music is interested in hearing from you! 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 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 Oak Apple Records 8155 80th Ave. Edmonton, AB T6C 0S7 oakapplerecords@hotmail.com www.oakapplerecords.com We are a record label who accepts music from any genre. New Experience Records PO Box 683, Lima, OH 45802 PH: 419-371-5334 James Milligan just_chilling_2004@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/newexperiencerecords2 We are a Hip Hop and R&B record label, studio production company, music publisher and management firm. GleeSong.com 17225 Valley Blvd. #57 Fontana, CA 92335 PH: 951-756-8336 Johnathan Sanders jsanproductions@gmail.com www.gleesong.com Celebrating the GLBT and affirming Christian indie artist. Artists can join and submit music for sale and connect with other artists and fans. 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 LazyPoets.com Signe Miranda mail@signemiranda.com www.LazyPoets.com The place to showcase your talents and find collaborators. We welcome poets looking for music for their poems, and musicians seeking lyrics. You can also showcase your completed songs, poems and videos. Join now and get your own profile page, start your own blog and upload your songs and videos! 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 Twolia inquiry@twolia.com www.twolia.com Twolia is a fun, new site for actresses, independent musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and creative women seeking a stage for their many talents. Twolia champions women by presenting their talent, art and merchandise to an eager audience seeking a new online experience. The site’s features include the sale of music by independent female musicians, an online shopping mall, talent contests, television and film awards, a Screening Room with films produced or directed by women, blogs on a variety of topics, and a series of WebTV shows hosted by actresses everywhere. "Indie of the Year" Contest Brian Rutherford brian@musicemissions.com www.musicemissions.com Our third annual Indie Of The Year (IOTY) begins September 1st. Prizes will be officially announced September 1st, see confirmed list below (over $13,000 in prizes!). You can now pre-register and get approved in order for day 1 voting. We want to see how all the indie artists can rally their friends, fans, and families behind them to push them to the top. The first year's winner, Amplexus went on to be named one of Alternative Press' best unsigned acts of 2007. Last year's winner, Safety Word Orange got to play at the New Music Seminar in Ohio. Face The Music Studio 8508 Lansdowne Ave. Upper Darby, PA 19082 PH: 484-452-6166 Jeff facethemusic58@yahoo.com www.facethemusic.info We are a premier music rehearsal facility and teaching studio located in the Philadelphia suburbs. Americana Rhythm Music Magazine PO Box 450, Bridgewater, VA 22812 Greg Tutwiler AmericanaRhythm@aol.com www.AmericanaRhythm.com Covering all things Americana in Virginia. 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: 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. 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 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.
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.
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).
MusicTipSheet.Com www.musictipsheet.com The expert resource site for Songwriters, Recording Artists, Producers, Managers, Production Companies, Music Publishers, Record Labels and everyone else interested in, or motivated by MUSIC! InsiderMusicBusiness.com www.insidermusicbusiness.com/blog We show independent artists how to increase their exposure, get more gigs and make more money from their art. 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 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 Stereofame www.stereofame.com A social music game that brings fans and artists together and empowers artists and listeners to determine what's hot by creating virtual record labels. Tweeton.net www.tweeton.net Deliver your message, sell your products and music, build your brand recognition and create valuable networking opportunites. Take your presence in the entertainment industries to both levels of online and off. 
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