The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections.
1. Publications that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations/Shows that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3s or videos
5. Helpful Resources for recording artists
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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
Hip Rock Magazine
6526 Miles Ave. Louisville, KY 40214
PH: 502-498-6591
Daniel C. Morrison
danielcurtismorrison@gmail.com
www.hiprockmagazine.com
Where Rock meets Hip Hop & Majors meet Indies. We interview independent artists and review independent albums. We offer many other features as well as promotional opportunities for independent artists.
Listen Before You Buy
www.listenbeforeyoubuy.net
If you'd indulge me for the rest of my life I'd like to share with you the music that now touches me, new and old, and if you'd indulge me even further I'd love it if you'd join in and participate, either by commenting on the posts, recommending new music, or reviewing an album. Use our ONLINE form to get in touch with us, whether you want to request to have your album review featured on the site, tip us off to some hot new band or some breaking news.
Chords Magazine
www.chordsmagazine.com
Christian music magazine featuring the latest entertainment industry trends, music /entertainment tips, event news, photos & videos.
The G-Man
bands@thegmanworld.com
www.thegmanworld.com
Your daily dose of Alternative news, reviews and interviews. Please e-mail all band submissions, review requests etc.
Indie Band Guru
www.indiebandguru.com
We love to hear from our readers and the independent bands out there. Do you have some music we should hear? Do you have an idea for a story?
SECTION TWO: RADIO STATIONS, SHOWS AND PROMOTERS
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
Indie88
31R Atlantic Ave. Toronto, ON M6K 3E7
Adam Thompson
adamthompson@indie88.com
www.indie88.com
Indie needs a home. A place where independent people can share, discover, inspire, gather, become a collective. As Toronto's first Indie station, it's our mission to be that place. We'd love to hear your music! Feel free to send us anything you think we should see/hear to. Send us an e-mail and tell us about your music! We listen to everything that gets sent our way. We also pay close attention to what's happening in Toronto. Make enough noise, and we'll find you. That's a promise.
Bleach Bangs Radio
PH: 347-934-0385
Charlie Owens
bleachbangs@yahoo.com
www.bleachbangs.com
80's Rock, hairbands and cool ass bands happening NOW!
Pluto Radio
PH: 520-505-1837
admin@plutoradio.com
www.plutoradio.com
A commercial free radio music stream dedicated to "playing the music that deserves to be heard." In conjunction with many of the diverse artists involved with the station Pluto Radio produces a variety of supporting digital/video episodes, as well as audio for a multitude of programing purposes. Bands can submit music for consideration to be played on this amazing stream by forwarding info via e-mail.
The MC Exchange
332 S. Michigan Ave. #1032-C262, Chicago, IL 60604
CX
info@themcexchange.com
www.themcexchange.com
Plays a broad variety of secular non-religious Urban music. Please make sure any music you send us meets that criterion.
Revol Radio
416 E. Washington St., Alexandria, IN 46001
PH: 765-724-7510
studio@revolradio.com
www.revolradio.com
If you would like your original music played on radio send us an e-mail. Not only do we dedicate an hour each day (1-2pm) to original local artists but we also host a talk show on Monday evenings at 7pm called “The DJ Booth” and can bring you in to promote your album. We recently merged with FM Music Live and now we are a total media outlet. We are a “for artist, by artist” company, that is centered around giving musicians the tools they need to help support their passion.
Hard N Heavy Radio
Via Farisine 21, 57013 Rosignano Solvay (LI) Italy
Michele Bertoli
hardnheavyradio@hotmail.com
www.hardnheavyradio.com
The greatest station never heard! Hard N Heavy Radio, streaming Metal, Hard Rock and Alternative Metal 24-7. There ar 4 ways to submit music to Hard N Heavy Radio. 1. Send an attachment. 2. Send us an e-mail with your digital download LINK. 3. Send an EPK (Electronic Press Kit) to mikebertoli@hardnheavyradio.com 4. Send physical copies and press kits to our mailing address.
The Indie Authority
715 Fig St., Scranton, PA 18505
PH: 570-565-9773 FX: 570-558-9247
Tori Phoenix
submit@theindieauthority.com
www.theindieauthority.com
We're always looking for emerging artists to submit their songs for radio airplay! The goal of the station is to provide exposure for awesome bands who just need help finding their audience. The station is here to help local acts from across the US and even world to have their music heard and build their fan base. Our station requires all music submissions to be in MP3 format with the appropriate ID3 tags embedded. We are extremely eager to have your music a part of our rotation.
New Driven Radio
Sherry Sabine
NewDriven@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/NewDrivenRadio
The NEW DRIVEN shows bring the hottest professional level independent rock to syndicated radio. Our weekly shows feature the best in emerging Soft Rock, Hard Rock, Alt Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Folk Rock, Punk & Melodic Metal. NEW DRIVEN also produces a weekly talk show that focuses on professional independent artists and a live show with call-in interviews and guest co-hosts. Artists on our shows are full-time musicians, (or nearing that step) with a rigorous touring schedule We spin newer release original music. @NewDriven
2.2 RADIO PROMOTERS
Kiss My Face Music
info@kissmyfacemusic.co.uk
www.kissmyfacemusic.co.uk
Would you benefit from the increased exposure gained from radio play? Now you can get your songs out to thousands of radio stations with our radio plugging service. We offer two packages to suit your budget. We can currently offer radio plugging in several geographic areas in the UK and US. If you would like to know more about the specific stations we work with in each area, or would like more information please e-mail us. We also offer a record distribution service where you could see your records sold in independent music stores across the UK, Europe and America. If you are interested, or need any more details about distribution, please contact Steph on steph@kissmyfacemusic.co.uk
Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion
1828 Broadway, 2nd Fl. Santa Monica, CA 90404
PH: 310-998-8305 FX: 310-998-8323
Bryan
airplay@radio-media.com
www.radio-media.com
Indie airplay promotion to commercial, commercial specialty and college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada.
Grit PR & Promotion, LLC
4207 SE Woodstock Bl. #269, Portland, OR 97206
info@gritpr.com
www.gritpr.com
We offer the perfect blend of traditional and web based publicity and promotion services, completely customized to your needs. Grit works with all genres of music and represents Emmy and Latin Grammy nominees. 20+ years experience in the music industry!
Howard Rosen Promotion
521 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #15, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
PH: 805-382-2200 FX: 805-201-7816
info@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. @Howiewoodpromo
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Random EQ
PH: 859-420-8237
Will D Submissions@RandomEQ.com
www.RandomEQ.com
A multifaceted independent music management and publishing company. We specialize in artist development, production, licensing and marketing for all genres. Currently, we are looking for Rock, Hard/Heavy Rock and Pop artists with great potential. Submissions will be reviewed via e-mail. LINKS to EPK's ONLY! NO file attachments will be reviewed.
Urban Dubz Music PR
info@urbandubz.com
PH: 01213509181
Jeremy Sylvester info@urbandubz.com
www.urbandubz.com/category/pr-services/
We service the UK & European online & offline media. Our sole aim is to offer cheap Dance Music & Hip Hop PR and create dynamic press campaigns for our clients driven by results and an enthusiastic work ethic.
East Public Relations
PH: 931-808-8083
info@eastpublicrelations.com
www.eastpublicrelations.com
We are a Bluegrass Public Relations firm. We strive to conduct business with the mindset that talent, hard work, honesty, and a good moral compass will prevail every time. We've worked for years to build relationships with like-minded individuals in the entertainment industry and pride ourselves in having a solid reputation of delivering only the best in publicity services.
Word Life Production
200 Crawford St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
Simone Walker wlp@wordlifeproduction.com
www.wordlifeproduction.com
We promote new artists that are set apart from the major label outlet for the time being. We work hard in introducing new talent to major outlets. We accept music in the following genres: R&B/Soul, Rock & Roll, Hip Hop, Funk/Blues, Jazz, Spoken Word and Reggae.
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. @MilesHigh
Countdown Entertainment
110 West 26th St., New York, NY 10001-6805
PH: 212-645-3068 FX: 212-989-6459
James Citkovic
james@countdownentertainment.com
www.countdownentertainment.com
We broker intellectual properties (sell major gold & platinum recording artists music publishing catalogues and catalogues of masters). We also represent bands, groups, singers, songwriters, musicians, composers, music producers and music managers, to independent music labels, production companies and major recording labels. We provide music publishing deals, music licensing deals, film music deals, TV music deals, and record distribution, as well as non-exclusive, non-commission *personal* music consultant services to help your career.
3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS
Cirius Entertainment Group
1506 Gregg St. #100, Columbia, SC 29201
PH: 803-807-9216 FX: 803-741-5045
George Harrison gharrison@ciriusent.com
www.ciriusent.com
We are a Hip Hop and R&B online vendor bridging the gap between artist and fan. If you are an artist looking for a new label home please send your press kit along with a 3 to 5 song demo to our mailing address or e-mail us your EPK.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Radar Music Videos
PO Box 68960, London, NW26 9EW UK
PH: 00-44 (0)7515-684782
info@radarmusicvideos.com
www.radarmusicvideos.com
A worldwide network of talented music video directors, used by independent labels and DIY artists to commission exciting, popular music videos. Radar also promotes music videos, through partnerships including Arte and the BBC Film Network and promotes on Radar, YouTube and Vimeo. The weekly Radar Tipsheet recommends music videos direct to hundreds of music journalists worldwide.
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: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES
The Urban Network
270 E. Douglas, El Cajon, CA 92020
PH: 619-401-4014
www.urbannetwork.com
The premier entertainment industry publication, online portal and multi-media company bridging the Urban entertainment community.
ZUGME
www.zugme.com
A social media that helps you inform others and discover what is happening in your community, reach and inspire your audience and connect with like-minded people around the globe. ZUGME provides each member with unique experience while revealing the taste of life, not only around you but elsewhere. And more, like in real life, for those who are close to your heart, for those you call my people, you choose what and who to share with.
SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
Fixion Media
322-43 Samson, Laval, QC H7X 3R8
PH: 888-819-3065 FX: 888-310-6045
Rob
sales@fixionmedia.com
www.fixionmedia.com
A vertical advertising network that represents 50+ Rock, Heavy Metal and Alternative music sites. We offer standard banner campaigns, audio ads, video ads, Superbanners, high-impact background ads, as well as aggressive roadblocking capabilities.
Fame Wizard
308 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
PH: 805-284-6899
info@famewizard.com
www.famewiz.com
We are comprised of legends of the music industry, successful indie musicians, and visionary business people who come to work each day with a common question in mind: "What can we do today to help our Artists achieve success?" Fame Wizard is an Artist Development Company that grows the careers of musicians through a strategic program that includes one-on-one coaching as well as insightful and inspiring lessons and webinars that teach you how to be a successful "DIY" musician, plus exclusive opportunities that expose your music to new fans and influential professionals within the music industry. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and receive a free demo review.
FMMusic Live
www.fmmusiclive.com
An organization for artists, by artists that is dedicated to providing tools, services and resources to independent musicians to enable them to make a living of their passion; making music! We host a blog for music lovers to post about recent shows or music they love, we produce and release media, and we provide booking and merchandising services.
CMT: Listen UP
www.cmt.com/asm/listen_up
You never know who is going to be the next big thing in Country music. But CMT Listen Up is here to introduce you to the new artists creating a buzz in Music City. Each month, we'll bring you exclusive interviews and exciting live performances so you'll get to know the artist and their music before they reach superstar status. You haven't heard of these artists yet, but we think you'll want to hear a lot more.
Peerless Mastering
1085 Commonwealth Ave. #322, Boston, MA 02215
PH: 617-527-2200
info@peerlessmastering.com
www.peerlessmastering.com
Dedicated to providing the highest quality restoration. We offer the highest quality stereo and 5.1 pre-mastering, CD, CD Enhanced, and DVD-A authoring and full audio restoration. Our staff is exceptional at giving our clients the best quality and service, guiding them through the final phase of their sonic process with ease and expertise. We are uniquely equipped to provide the highest quality mastering available anywhere. We have the expertise, equipment, and skills to achieve the full sound potential of your album. As more and more artists are choosing to record in project and home studios, high-quality professional mastering in an acoustically accurate room has never been more important. Working at Peerless' state-of-the-art studios with our highly trained engineers, you can realize your sonic vision and make your recording sound as full, warm, punchy, and clear as possible. We will guide you through every step of this final phase of your project, and you will be truly amazed when you hear how incredible your music can sound. @PeerlessMaster
6.2 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
RadioInfo
785 Williams St. #429, Longmeadow, MA 01106
PH: 413-565-5413 FX: 413-565-5419
Matthew B. Harrison
info@radioinfo.com
www.radioinfo.com
A trade publication for music radio stations, DJ's, owners, managers, program directors etc. We have charts. We also feature bands.
Daylle Deanna Schwartz
Music Marketing Manifesto Blog
John Oszajca
john@musicmarketingmanifesto.com
www.MusicMarketingManifesto.com
Advanced strategies, secrets, tactics and tips on selling your music online. @JohnOszajca
6.3 RESOURCES - TOOLS
StoryAmp
Dmitri Vietze
dmitri@storyamp.com
www.storyamp.com
Running your label or music career just got easier. Create a gorgeous music press kit for your release or tour so we can send it to relevant journalists by e-mail for free.
The Unsigned Guide
Unit 3L, Beehive Mill, Jersey St., Manchester, M4 6JG UK
PH: 0161-233-1885
Louise Dodgson
info@theunsignedguide.com
www.theunsignedguide.com
Your A-Z of the UK music business. The Unsigned Guide has a mighty database mapping out all aspects of the industry with marvellous tools to help you manage them. We've done the research so you don't have to.
My Record Label
PH: 310-622-5843
Curt myrecordlabel@gmail.com
www.myrecordlabel.com
A Music business network for artists, companies and professionals. Powerful tools for marketing, press releases, songwriting and more...
Disc Makers
7905 N Route 130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
PH: 800-468-9353 x5109
www.discmakers.com/indiebible5
Disc Makers is the preferred independent CD and DVD manufacturer of Indie Bible. As an Indie Bible member you receive an exclusive discount of 5% off any and all Disc Makers products and services. Turn to Disc Makers for the highest quality CDs, made in 5 days (or less), for the guaranteed lowest prices. Our services don't just stop at disc manufacturing. We also offer audio mastering and design services, as well as promotional items like posters, Download Cards, and more. And if you want to duplicate your own discs, we sell the fastest disc duplicators on the planet.
FingerPop
3131 N. Franklin St., Indianapolis, IN 46226
PH: 317-228-2200
Harold Taulbee
info@fingerpop.com
www.fingerpop.com
Looking for new record sleeves, special mailing boxes for vinyl records, record cleaner, CD or record supplies of all types, Audio-technica turntables, headphones or...just want to take a peek at the latest retro-looking record players, radios, or jukeboxes from the old/new CROSLEY RADIO Company? We have it all! record & CD players and turntables, record cabinets & stands, headphones, jukeboxes for CDs, radios and CD & DVD supplies
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
6.4 RESOURCES - AUDIO
DIAMONDISC AUDIO - "Where Audio Meets Art"
204 Still Water Cir. Nashville, TN 37221
PH: 615-662-6870
Doug Diamond
doug@diamondiscaudio.com
www.diamondiscaudio.com
A full-service multimedia company specializing in Audio and CD Mastering services as well as Stereo Mixing, CD/DVD Duplication and Replication, Video Editing, DVD & Blu-ray Authoring, Graphic Design, Website Design, Music Supervision, Composing, Publishing and more. We are dedicated to providing top-quality creative services, excellent customer care, and affordable prices to independent artists and small businesses. Let us help you put those finishing touches on your final mixes in the all-important Mastering stage. You're going to want your project to be equivalent to those found in record stores when it comes to Volume Level, EQ, Compression, etc. - that's where we come in!
6.5 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS
GEMA (Gesellschaft fur musikalische Auffuhrungs - und mechanische Vervielfaltigungsrechte)
Postfach 30 12 40, 10722 Berlin, Germany
PH: 030-21245-00 FX: 030-21245-950
PERSON
gema@gema.de
www.gema.de
German performing rights society.
SECTION SEVEN: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
So You Got a Bad Review - Welcome to the Club!
by Chris Robley. The D.I.Y. Musician
© 2013 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
HOW BANDS SHOULD DEAL WITH NEGATIVE PRESS
Without naming names, I'd like to tell you a story about something that unfolded yesterday on Facebook.
A certain band got a somewhat unfavorable review from a local publication. The band members' feelings, understandably, were hurt; they'd worked hard writing, rehearsing, recording, and mixing an album they were proud of - and they expected the whole world to love it too. One music critic, however, didn't love it. And it was his job to say so in print.
While we've argued in the past that posting a link to a negative review on social media can be a good way for bands to blow off steam (and let your FANS do the trash-talking), this band went and did something we would never recommend; they did the trash-talking themselves, insulting the ears, taste, and discernment of that critic, and concluding with an F-bomb aimed at the publication.
It backfired. People came to the defense of the critic and called the band out for seeming both insecure and insensitive. On top of that, the band pretty much ruined their chances of that publication ever printing a nice word about them in the future.
Thankfully the band deleted the post later in the day (and hopefully apologized to both the writer and the magazine).
Anyway, I'm not writing this to beat up on the anonymous band. They seemed to have already learned from their mistake. And besides, we've all wanted to respond to bad reviews in this way. But there ARE more productive things to do in the face of negative criticism.
HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT BAD REVIEWS
1. Bad reviews can be a learning experience
One of my early bands got a review that really stung. For a couple weeks I put up my proud defenses, saying to myself, "Ah, well they just didn't GET it!" But ya know what? Some of their criticisms were dead-on - and I eventually realized it. The next time around I didn't make the same mistakes. This brings us to ....
2. Bad Reviews hurt, so just go ahead and hurt
I'm not saying you shouldn't feel the sting. Someone just said your precious baby was ugly. Let yourself get angry or sad or whatever. Just don't lash out at the critic. And after the wound has healed a little, you can check out that baby with fresh eyes. Maybe it IS ugly. OR maybe the critic just didn't like you, but thousands of other people will! Which brings us to ...
3. Always remember that you're not going to be some folks' cup of tea
Mathematically speaking, most people that hear your music will probably be indifferent to it, somewhat enjoy it, or somewhat dislike it. Your most loyal fans and your crazy haters are going to be in the extremes on either side of that wide middle-ground. So don't be upset if most music critics don't think you're the reincarnation of Mozart.
4. Bad reviews can boost your website's SEO power
Think about it; if a highly-trafficked online magazine or blog reviews your music, when they link to YOUR site in the review it's going to help your own SEO power. And as your site moves up in the Google results, no one has to know that it was a downer review which boosted your search ranking.
5. Remember your manners
It makes good business sense to stay quiet - or at least polite - when you get a bad review. If you retaliate (like the band mentioned above), you run the risk of being blacklisted by that publication. And that reputation might follow you elsewhere too.
6. You'll seem cool and confident by staying calm
You're the best band in the world, right? Well the best band in the world wouldn't be phased by one bad review from a paper in ... what town was it in anyway? Oh yeah, right. We couldn't care less. Because we're on tour right now and having so much fun. Are you coming to the show tonight?
I've known some artists who've gotten very negative reviews from certain magazines, only to get glowing press from the same publication for their followup release. That probably wouldn't have happened had they sent back a nasty letter or blown up on Facebook about it. They stayed calm (outwardly, at least) and kept on!
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