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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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2. SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED XS BS Magazine PO Box 44145, 6508 E. Hastings St., Burnaby, BC V5B 4Y2 info@xs-bs.com www.xs-bs.com We are an independent Rock 'n Roll magazine covering major/indie artists from Europe, Canada and the US. We do features, interviews and reviews of new releases. Please visit our website for submission details. Listeners' Generation Music Reviews www.listenersgeneration.com We write subjective but mainly positive reviews of MP3s and CDs. We are selective of who we review, so please make sure your material is professional. Insulinfunk 429 Jarvis Rd. Greenville, KY 42345 PH: 270-543-8565 Wesley Johnson insulinfunk@gmail.com www.insulinfunk.net We cover tons of stuff, including music. Started by long time Buzzgrinder.com writer, Wes Johnson MusicPlayers.com 637 Wyckoff Ave. #349, Wyckoff, NJ 07481-1442 PH: 201-303-8201 Scott Kahn info@musicplayers.com www.musicplayers.com The premiere online magazine for serious musicians. We offer a ton of useful content for indie musicians. Synthesis 210 W. 6th St., Chico, CA 95928 PH: 530-899-7708 Spencer Teilmann spencer@synthesis.net blog.synthesis.net Synthesis has partnered up with Sonicbids to offer unsigned/unknown bands a shot at getting written up in Synthesis blog. We cover one new band every day M - F, and it's available to all genres. Bands can submit themselves through Sonicbids, our editors pick one artist per day to write about. The blogs typically include tour dates, CD purchasing info, pictures and a description. Luv Grooves Radio & Magazine 4-7-18-202 Sumiyoshi Heights, Konan-cho Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi Hyogo Japan 658-0084 PH: 011-81-505-532-5452 G.E. Williams luvgrooves@yahoo.co.jp www.luvgrooves.com Japan's only bilingual R&B/Hip Hop/Gospel magazine dedicated exclusively to indie artists. Toronto Music Scene TJ Liebgott tj@torontomusicscene.ca www.torontomusicscene.ca Interviews, reviews, live show listings and other music news in Toronto. 
A1 Artist Spotlight .Com 1605 Zurich Dr. St. Louis, MO 63031 PH: 206-984-3002 A1 Mark A1BandSpotlight@gmail.com www.A1ArtistSpotlight.com 25 minute podcast spotlighting one artist for the whole show. Electric Rock n' Blues. Local Roots Music Showcase PO Box 31, Elmwood, MA 02337 PH: 508-726-5471 Tree & Rich LocalRoots@LocalRootsRadio.com www.myspace.com/localroots1 A local music internet radio on Bunkradio.com. We run every week on Tuesday night at 6pm - 8pm EST. Playing the best in local and indie music! Coolarity Radio PO Box 970389, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 PH: 734 572-9535 Thayrone X bcms@thayrone.com http://www.thayrone.com/ I give airplay to Soul and R&B artists that other radio stations won't touch. See my playlist pages ...and my mission statement on the 'LISTEN' page. StreetBlast.com 8018 Third St. Road #3, Louisville, KY 40214 PH: 502-366-8006 Jake A. Wheat jake@streetblast.com www.streetblastradio.com Providing 24/7 streaming radio, quality podcasts and fresh website content advertising indie music bands, fans, and services to communicate to indie artists and fans. We believe in the power of the artist. The Penguin PO Box 140, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 PH: 732-280-3305 Gary Wien lightgrw@verizon.net www.ThePenguinRocks.com We largely play indie artists in our current playlist. We feature 200 songs each month in current rotation and then have several other rotations of older songs that combine to about 8,000 tunes. Unsigned Musicians Internet Radio Deb unsignedmusicians@hotmail.com www.myspace.com/unsignedmusicians Created to feature the original songs of incredibly talented unsigned musicians who are not getting the recognition they deserve. The song title and artist will always be provided and information about how to purchase downloads and CDs will be provided as well. THAT RADIO http://www.thatradio.com PH: 416-204-9951 FX: 416-204-9723 D'Anise danisestar@gmail.com www.thatradio.com Canada's #1 internet radio station with the World's biggest playlist including YOUR 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 http://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. 
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC Tanzan Music Group Piazzale Lugano, 6, 20158, Milano, Italy PH: +393487261050 FX: +390377802606 Paolo Cornalba info@tanzanmusic.com www.tanzanmusic.com Music publisher & Label featuring artists such as Mario Percudani, Marco Tansini & Blueville. WM Recordings PO Box 26, 6400 AA, Heerlen, The Netherlands PH: +31 (0)45-850-3629 FX: +31 (0)84-724-5674 Marco Kalnenek info@wmrecordings.com www.wmrecordings.com An online record label that does not specialize in one style. We bring you exciting sounds that you're not likely to find anywhere else. Weirdomusic.com PO Box 26, 6400 AA, Heerlen, The Netherlands PH: +31 (0)45-850-3629 FX: +31 (0)84-724-5674 Marco Kalnenek marco@weirdomusic.com www.weirdomusic.com We ake you on a journey along the darkest corners of the musical universe. From Exotic to Experimental, you can find it on Weirdomusic.com. Lucky 7 Records & Entertainment PH: 405-848-3885 Franklin Wilson l7entertainment@att.net www.platinumheaven.net We are a family owned and operated independent record label and distribution company seeking artists from all music genres. If you are interested in being signed by a label or for distribution please submit the following: 3 - 4 song CD (complete mixed & mastered), professional photographs, a biography/EPK. We are looking for "Hits" only, so send us your very best. All submissions must be in MP3 format, and all photos must be in JPG format. Silverdome Entertainment Silverdome Entertainment PH: (+49)06221/4304142 FX: (+49)06221/4304142 Constantin Voujouklidis chief-manager@silverdome-rock.com www.silverdome-rock.com Artist promotion for live performing, record deals and distribution deals. Pitch Black Records PO Box 28522, Strovolos 2080, Nicosia, Cyprus PH: +15302393055 FX: +15302393055 Phivos info@pitchblackrecords.com www.pitchblackrecords.com A Rock/Metal label driven by love and passion! Worldwide distribution and promotion. Scrocca Entertainment Group 2572 Rte. 9, Ocean View, NJ 08230 PH: 609-425-7785 FX: 609-624-1500 Joe Scrocca Jr. j.scrocca@yahoo.com Artist Management focusing on Alternative and Punk Rock (all genres are represented for exceptional artists and bands). We work on commission only - there are no up front or hourly fees. We accept unsolicited material. Please forward in CD format to the address listed above attention Joe Scrocca Jr. Please include bio, photo and any reviews written on you. Requirements: You can not currently be signed a management contract or a long term recording contract. You must record and perform only original material. You take your music career serious enough to take it to the next level. Urband & Lazar Music Publishing 1617 Cosmo St. #310, Los Angeles, CA 90028 PH: 323-230-6592 FX: 323-924-2352 Jonathan Lazar jonathan@urbandlazar.com www.urbandlazar.com We are a full service music publishing company with a sister record label called U & L Records. We place music into film, TV, advertisements, video games & new media. Linking the finest compositions with media is the core of Urband & Lazar. Casa Bonita Productions 410 E. Center Ave. Maple Shade, NJ 08052 PH: 856-649-3351 Jim Santora info@casabonitaproductions.com www.casabonitaproductions.com CBP provides a radio promotion and distribution service for all genres of music. We also have several promotional CD projects for interested artists. Please e-mail or call prior to submission. Magnet Media Services by Insomnia Radio 107 E. Fedora Ave. Fresno, CA 93704 PH: 805-709-0809 Jason Evangelho jason@magnetmedia.net http://www.magnetmedia.net Creative, affordable, and aggressive artist promotions from the world famous Insomnia Radio network. Whether you need MySpace promotions, multimedia newsletter management, internet exposure or anything in between. You make the music, we'll do the dirty work. Luna Musik Group 227 Rosewood Dr. Calhoun, GA 30701 PH: 706-624-3468 FX: 706-262-2937 Homero Luna info@lunamusicgroup.com www.lunamusicgroup.com We are a Latino record label, We do marketing for independent artists. Volume Overdose Records 126 Franklin Rd. Cherrybrook, Sydney, NSW Australia C.J brokenheadboy@gmail.com www.volumeoverdose.com We are a record company that can sign you or do the artwork etc. for your music projects. Evil Rabbit Records Van Spilbergenstraat 80hs, 1057 RL Amsterdam, The Netherlands PH: +31 20 6164558 FX: +31 20 6164558 Meinrad Kneer & Albert van Veenendaal mail@evilrabbitrecords.eu www.evilrabbitrecords.eu/ Independent label for honest and authentic Improvised music and Contemporary Jazz, rooted in the European music tradition. Halogen Media Works Justin Hoy info@halogenmediaworks.com www.halogenmediaworks.com Record label, marketing, development and distribution. 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. MiaMindMusic 259 W. 30th St. #12FR, New York, NY 10001-2809 PH: 212-564-4611 FX: 212-564-4448 Stevie MiMiMus@aol.com www.miamindmusic.com Radio tracking and working with CMJ and R&R surveyed radio stations. Apocrypha Records PO Box 2570, San Francisco, CA 94126 PH: 503-616-3247 FX: 866-395-9752 John MacMurphy info@ApocryphaRecords.com www.ApocryphaRecords.com Metal only record company that provides label and distribution services for artists and other labels. 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 ariel@arielpublicity.net www.arielpublicity.com Professional promotional services for Indie artists. Morphius Records 100 E. 23rd St., Baltimore MD 21218 PH: 410-662-0112 FX: 410-662-0116 Simeon Walunas simeon@morphius.com www.morphius.com Over 13 years of great Pop, Rock, Punk & Hip Hop releases. Sell your CDs and MP3s! Blistering.com C.P. St Dorothee, PO Box 69023, Laval, QC H7X 3M2 PH/FX: 450-689-7106 Rob Cotter rob@blistering.com http://www.blistering.com Metal music community. Submit your CDs and demos. Bands can sell their CDs at our store. We also feature downloads.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS XIIE PO Box 935, Angleton, TX 77516 PH: 979-849-1279 FX: 979-849-1278 John McNerney john@xiie.net www.xiie.net Offers original music by original artists via the web - selling around the world 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Huge pay outs. Boost Independent Music Level 6 220 Pacific Highway CrowsNest, NSW 2065 Australia PH: +612-9460-1400 FX: +612-9460-0044 Graeme Logan graeme@boostdigital.com www.boostindependentmusic.com MP3 music downloads store for independent & unsigned artists & bands to sell, host, promote & download all MP3 music online. A MP3 store to buy & sell all independent & unsigned music online BONXO 150 Delmar Rd. Rochester, NY 14616 PH: 585-314-2826 FX: 585-458-9611 Dan Regna dan@bonxo.com www.bonxo.com An alternative avenue for artists to get their music heard. Our goal is to create a sub-culture of music that is not tainted by the giant corporate spinning wheel. Feature CD sales and MP3 "album" downloads, no singles. The goal is to give artists complete control over their music.
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND Fear of Bad Music: New Marketing Models for Artists 9251 Sailfish Dr. Boerne, TX 78006-5338 PH: 210-693-0425 FX: 815-346-2465 Joachim Klehe jklehe@gmail.com www.fearofbadmusic.com Features new tactics for marketing your music. RapChoice PH: 360-556-8692 Jereme Manning diamond@rapchoice.com www.RapChoice.com An interactive forum based community designed to promote underground artists. Every new artist has the ability to sell their CDs and music in our store. We offer free homepage promotions to artists. RapChoice was created in 2000 with the intentions of helping new artists establish an online presence. mrTonePhone.com 62 N. Chapel St. #204, Newark, DE 19711 PH: 866-439-1634 Jeffery Hiester info@mrtonephone.com www.mrtonephone.com A telephone based companion to the artists already existing electronic press kit. We give you a telephone number of your choice, anywhere in the USA, that anyone can call from a touch tone phone. The product allows caller to to listen to music tracks, and gain info about the artist. Tracks are uploaded to the system using a point and click interface, additionally, outgoing message prompts are recorded directly via the web based interface, and detailed call logs are viewable showing who called, and when. Artists are using this tool right now for track promo, tour listings, and re-broadcasting artists interviews. Another great option is the one touch direct connect functionality, which at the press of a button allows the caller to instantly call the artist or management, or really any telephone number you wish. MyScoreStore - Publish & Download Written Music Patrick Vergouwen info@myscorestore.com www.myscorestore.com A platform where composers and arrangers can publish scores online, making them available for immediate printing. SellaBand Hogehilweg 8-D, 1101 CC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands PH: +31-6-53933032 FX: +31-20-4529291 Dagmar Heijmans dagmar@sellaband.com www.sellaband.com Empowers unsigned artists to record a professional album, funded by fans. AudioSparx 140 Frontera Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32084 PH: 954-791-9795 FX: 954-252-2352 Lee Johnson lee@audiosparx.com www.AudioSparx.com The World's marketplace for Hollywood sound effects, stock music, loops and more! Stock Music Site 140 Frontera Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32084 PH: 954-791-9795 FX: 954-252-2352 Lee Johnson lee@audiosparx.com www.StockMusicSite.com The ultimate source for high-impact royalty free music - over 1,000 artists and 20,000+ tracks. 2manproductions Carlton info@2manproductions.com www.musiccollabo.com A music production company specializing in the development and finished product of modern urban music and songwriting compilations.It is our mission and goal to provide our members with current music resources to learn,collaborate,promote and get the most out of their music. Girl On Top Voice Lessons and Music School PH: 617-625-0630 Karen DeBiasse karendebiasse@aol.com www.girlontop.com It is completely untrue that some people are "born to sing" while others are not. Using my method, the most "tone deaf" can learn to sing perfectly in tune, the most nasal or unappealing sound can be transformed into the most beautiful resonant tone, and someone with "no talent" can become better than anyone out there. With this superb method when you finish singing your voice will feel better than when you started! All it takes is desire, patience, perseverance, and above all, practice. The Art of Building Bodies TV Show (needs Canadian music) Jae Shim jaeshim@rogers.com www.BuildingBodiesTV.com Attention unsigned musicians and bands! We are an International television series airing on E!Entertainment and Men TV in Canada (CanWest Global stations) with International airings in Ireland, Finland, & South Africa. We are shooting our second season of a Fitness/ Lifestyle Program called THE ART OF BUILDING BODIES. Each episode highlights music from a talented, emerging Canadian musician/band for the soundtrack to that particular episode. Each Artist will be featured in the credits at the end of the episode and will have a prominent placement with photo on our web site. We are looking for Groups/ Artists/ Bands that fill ALL of the following criteria: 1. Independent Artists that have no contract with a record label and own their musical rights 2. Professional demo (recorded in studio) with at least 8 songs 3. Must be Metal, Rock, Hip-Hop or Electronic based music - strong based & high energy music 4. You must sign a release form. MusicPro Insurance Agency 45 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797-2002 PH: 800-605-3187 FX: 888-290-0302 Julie insurance@MusicProInsurance.com http://www.musicproinsurance.com Affordable and convenient insurance for musicians, including instruments, equipment, studio, tour, composer's liability, travel accident and health. ALLPARTS 13027 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 PH: 713-466-6414 FX: 713-466-5803 info@allparts.com http://www.allparts.com America's premier guitar and bass parts supplier. Festival Network Online www.festivalnet.com There's nothing like a live performance! FNO lists more than 7,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. Search by 22 different music genres, event attendance, zip code radius & more. Plug in festival dates with club dates. Westone Music Products 2235 Executive Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 PH: 719-540-9333 FX: 719-540-9183 Paul Carhart music@westone.com http://www.westone.com/music In-ear musicians monitoring and hearing protection products. ABC Pictures 1867 E. Florida St., Springfield, MO 65803-4583 PH: 888-526-5336 www.abcpictures.com Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry Abet Disc 1938 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 PH: 626-303-4114 FX: 626-236-5591 info@abetdisc.com www.abetdisc.com Specializes in CD replication, DVD replication, CD duplication, DVD duplication, Audio Cassette and Video Duplication services for independent companies worldwide. Tape & Disc Services 7570 Springhill Ct. Gladstone, OR 97027 PH: 888-655-2272 FX: 503-656-4742 Steve Zielger info@tapeanddisc.com www.tapeanddisc.com A full-service CD duplication and replication company that also specializes in DVD replication and duplication. Le Grand Fromage PO Box L, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Michael Messina thebigcheeseac@msn.com www.myspace.com/thebigcheeseac Atlantic City venue trying to build the local scene. If you would like to book your band at the club, send us an e-mail. Music Manufacturing Services Can: 25 Defries St., Toronto, ON M5A 3N4 PH: 416-364-1943 US: 20 W. 20th St. #302, New York, NY 10011 PH: 212-337-0252 Dave Larson dave@musicmanufacturing.com www.musicmanufacturing.com Since 1988, we have been the manufacturer of choice for thousands of musicians, bands and labels throughout North America. Disc Makers 7905 N. Rte 130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110-1402 PH: 856-663-9030 FX: 856-661-3458 www.discmakers.com The nation's leading CD / DVD duplicator, replicator and printer. When you're ready to make CDs, we're ready to make it happen. We're musicians too, so we know what you need to make it in this business: The best-looking product, the hottest-sounding audio and the most valuable (and free) promotional tools, including free distribution, a free UPC bar code and much more! The Brink 350 W. Simpson St., Tucson, AZ 85701 PH: 646-213-0900 FX: 520-623-6395 Danny Vinik danny@brink.com www.brink.com An e-zine about life on the edge. Our passions are pop-culture, indie-film and travel. We think radically and play hard. Our users send us digital photos, films, music etc. Music Network USA 2118 Wilshire Blvd. #368, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.mnusa.com Your gateway to music industry resources! the worlds largest free music classifieds. music business newswire with hourly updates. Directory of recording studios, music publishers, talent agencies, musicians unions, transportation services, artist itineraries, record manufacturers, musical instruments and services for all your production needs. FANBRIDGE.COM - FREE email & mobile list management PH: 845-306-9370 FX: 610-200-2700 Noah contact@FanBridge.com www.FanBridge.com FanBridge gives bands the tools and resources needed to easily build their email and mobile fan lists and create/send highly customizable and targeted campaigns and newsletters via email and text messaging, all from one account! - Create custom signup forms for your website, Myspace, Purevolume etc. - Have all your fan info in a single searchable database - Schedule campaigns/newsletters/text messages to be sent in the future - Geo-target campaigns/newsletter to specific areas along your tour route - And much more! Fizzkicks.com 250 Cumberland St. #214, Rochester, NY 14605 PH: 585-260-2488 Joe inquires@fizzkicks.com www.fizzkicks.com Our exclusive Music Card Builder™ is the only "Do-It-Yourself" online service empowering musicians to design and print their own custom Music Cards at home ready for sale or promotional distribution instantly. No more expensive duplication runs or waiting for large shipments to arrive. Make over 100 Professional Band-Direct™ Music Cards in less than 15 minutes at home! Affordable Sound and CD Duplication 1029 Reinli St. #3, Austin, TX 78723 PH: 512-459-5253 FX: 512-451-9584 projectmanagement@affordablesound.com www.affordablesound.com Fast turns, high quality and on time delivery is simply how we do business! White Dove Recording Studios 18675 Toehee St., Perris, CA 92570 PH: 909-437-6928 Bob Logan bobtheguitarman@yahoo.com www.whitedoverecords.com We offer professional recording at reasonable rates in a comfortable atmosphere. We offer mixing on a full size 32 channel console or computer based digital mixing and editing using the award winning Sonar Software. We also offer CD production and duplication. CD packages available. Cravedog 1522 N. Ainsworth St., Portland, OR 97217 PH: 503-233-7284 FX: 503-234-5305 info@cravedog.com www.cravedog.com Over the years, Cravedog has developed an international reputation for excellent service, manufacturing millions of discs for our clients. Whether you are a long standing corporation, a small company, an independent artist or record label or a filmmaker, we know how to meet your needs. United Label Coalition / 7 Key Code PH: 413-323-6178 FX: 978-867-9283 Jonah Fialkoff jonahf@charter.net www.myspace.com/unitedindiecoalition If you are serious about going after success, freedom and a fulfilling lifestyle by building a successful music career, get the details of this unprecedented program in a special report: "How to Crack the Music Industry Code, 7 Keys Never Before Reveled to Unlock the Code!" SongMastering.com PO Box 217, Loveland, OH 45140-0217 PH: 513-833-9025 Jim Mason jimmason@songmastering.com www.songmastering.com I see songmastering.com as the final step in the recording process, it is a way to give yourself that extra bit of confidence before you post your tune on the net. I see my service as an audio Jiffy Lube, where you can get your song fine tuned for public consumption. I am an independent artist like you and know how important it can be to have the best sounding recordings possible. 
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