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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 Spunout Central 918 Lake Ct. Madison, WI 53715 PH: 608-556-9136 Adam Mico spunoutcentral@yahoo.com www.spunoutcentral.com We are launching on March 15. Among many other things, we will have a weekly written review /feature on the best indie artist(s). Spunout Central reviews Indie Pop/Rock, Country, Dance, Hip Hop and nearly everything else with a vocal track. Working Rhythms PO Box 3457, Idyllwild, CA 92549 PH: 951-659-2452 Samuel Markus samuel@workingbrilliantly.com www.workingrhythms.blogspot.com A music review blog of amazing and unique artists. Home of The Peer Press - a panel of professionals that review music in an unconventional way. We accept submissions from musicians from all over the world in these genres: Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock, Hip Hop (not Gangsta Rap, please), Electronica, Trip Hop, Dub Step and anything that is a mixture of these. Imade iN Truth 4406 Meadowcroft Rd. Greensboro, NC 27406 PH: 336-834-9450 Imade Borha imade.borha@gmail.com imadeintruth.com Passionate Soul music writer who interviews, reviews and writes bios for independent artists. I prefer Soul and Hip Hop submissions from Christian artists. Blues-E-News 4719 Quail Lakes Dr. Ste. G, Box 190, Stockton, CA 95207-5267 Big Wayne wayne@livebluestonight.com www.blues-e-news.com Our mission is to support and promote live Blues as an art form through social media and monthly newsletters. Our magazine features reviews, news and articles. The Metal Den www.themetalden.com Online Heavy Metal music magazine created in 2006 offering news, reviews and interviews of some of the best unsigned and signed Metal bands on the planet! Vandala Box 22001, Vernon, BC V1T 9L7 PH: 250-309-1299 FX: 250-545-4822 www.VandalaConcepts.com Our Vandala Ezine and blog brings top independent music, interviews, reviews, news, events and more to fans with a 100% unique honest spin! Check our website for Submission Guidelines. 
SECTION TWO: RADIO STATIONS, SHOWS AND PROMOTERS 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS Cowgirl Divas Radio 924 Andrews Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Audrey King cowgirldivasradio@yahoo.com www.cowgirldivasradio.com Bringing you the very best in Country, Bluegrass and Country Gospel music from all around the world. Classic, signed and indie artists. We built the station out of love for the artists and the music they create and share with the world. The Dino & Jason Variety Hour KLRG 102 Stringham Rd. Higginson, AR 72068 Jason Stewart jmstewart420@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/dinoandjason An new indie music show that is looking for submissions. The show features Blues, Jazz, Rock and Funk. FatCat Radio PH: 206-337-0228 Beatrice fatcatradio@gmail.com www.fatcatradio.com Supporting independent Rock & Blues since 2001. For airplay consideration please complete our Music Submission Form. Metal Kulture Radio 11677 Creek Gate Rd. Conroe, TX 77385 PH: 936-465-3345 Leanna sensi@metalkultureradio.com www.metalkultureradio.com We showcase independent extreme Metal talent through internet radio and our website. WorldWideWavez Radio Showz PO Box 3222, Evergreen CO 80437 PH: 832-315-0617 www.WorldWideWavez.com The world's first syndicated indie music radio shows, which have featured 20,000 unsigned artists. We play music in all styles, but are partial to Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic, Worldbeat, Alternative Rock, Reggae, Country Rock and Instrumentals. To submit music, you must first set up an account. There is a small fee to submit your music file(s). Please do not send MP3s or LINKS via e-mail. 
2.2 RADIO PROMOTERS 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. 
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY Clouddancing Artist Management PH: 360-632-1006 Dakota cdartistmgmt@gmail.com www.mtnairint.com Management services, music career consultant, promotional/marketing services. We are a small boutique management company so you can expect personal service from Dakota. Dakota has a long history in the music industry and the experience and expertise to take an act to the next level(s). We are looking for acts that have a long history of touring, recording, releasing CDs with good sales and are established on all levels including social media. Female artists are especially encouraged to contact us. We are looking for an artist in one of the following genres: Acoustic, Americana/Alt-Country, Blues, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock/Indie or Singer/Songwriter. Working Brilliantly PO Box 3457, Idyllwild, CA 92549 PH: 951-659-2452 Jennifer Thorington admin@workingbrilliantly.com www.workingbrilliantly.com A boutique PR and licensing company geared in helping independent artists rise to the top. One Song World 11 Habrosh St., Bet Shemesh, Israel PH: +972-525665600 FX: +9722-9918502 Jonty Zwebner jonty@onesongworld.com www.onesongworld.com Virtual PR company packaging and delivering songs to media and industry professionals worldwide Protege PR PH: 888-603-1999 x3 Michele Thompkins ceo@protegepr.net www.protegepr.webs.com Offers effective digital PR for Hip Hop, Jazz and R&B artists. We enable clients to reach more consumers and target wider audiences through effective digital PR services. Specializing in demographics research, e-mail blasts, press release distribution to music blogs, magazines and reviews for Urban based music. Adarga Entertainment Group 685 E. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106 PH: 626-921-4465 Henry Alonzo info@adargagroup.com www.adargaentertainment.com We exist to assist artists, musicians, event coordinators, entrepreneurs, writers and other industry professionals achieve their goals in music, business and entertainment. We strive to unite your talents and creativity with our established network of industry professionals. Whether you are an independent artist, record label, organization, or small business, our staff possesses the necessary resources to provide an exceptional service. The Metal Den Promotions www.themetalden.com The Metal Den was created by legendary Rock n Roll journalist Randy "Rocket" Cody. Is your up and coming Heavy Metal band looking to take your 'publicity' to the NEXT LEVEL? Press releases, bookings, band publicist, band management, phone consultations and more. Park Avenue Talent 1560 Broadway #1100, New York, NY 10036 PH: 347-269-4602 Shaynee Rainbolt srainbolt@parkavenuetalent.com www.parkavenuetalent.com A leader in the artist management and event production businesses, setting the standards for serving our artists and providing an incomparable range of services to its customers and clients alike. With our main office located in Times Square, the heart of the entertainment world, Park Avenue offers a suite of expertise and services including management and/or booking many of the greatest artists in the entertainment world. Following in a 40 year plus legacy as an international leader in managing the careers and touring activities of some of the world's most distinguished artists and creating industry standard productions, Park Avenue Talent is committed to breaking new ground in the ever-evolving performing arts world. With an unparalleled degree of expertise covering a wide range of entertainment related industries, Park Avenue Talent continues to strive to create distinctive relationships and collaborate on exciting initiatives. Jazz, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Latin, Blues, R&B/Soul. Big V Entertainment Group 1100 Farmington Dr. #1, Vacaville, CA 95687 PH: 916-308-3524 Marshall Tubbs mtubbs@bigvonline.com www.bigvonline.com Provides marketing, promotion, distribution, management, service retail, radio and publicity for Gospel artists. C&C Music Group PH: 859-398-5994 jonathangoodwin615@hotmail.com www.candcmusicgroup.com Gospel and Christian management company. We take a multi-disciplined approach to building our clients' platforms through strategic career planning that goes beyond the traditional route of promoting an artist. IndigoBoom 9 Southview Dr. Mont Vernon, NH 03057-1424 PH: 474-820-1261 David Gjester david@indigoboom.com www.indigoboom.com We distribute music for artists and small labels to all the major retailers and streaming services. For this comprehensive service we charge a FLAT annual fee. indieExtreme 14090 FM 2920, Ste. G117, Tomball, TX 77377 PH: 281-890-5034 FX: 281-890-5034 Kathy Douglas kathyd@indieextreme.com www.indieextreme.com Using the indieExtreme management suites, we have the resources, staff and expertise you need to expand your career. You now have the tools to build your business, with a support system that is accessible anywhere, any-time. 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! The Musicians and Authors Media Group (MAMG) 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 PH: 212-810-1151 Forrest Casey info@musiciansandauthors.com www.musiciansandauthors.com Promotes the works of established and emerging musicians and authors through our custom promotional print and website programs. Vandala Concepts Box 22001, Vernon, BC V1T 9L7 PH: 250-309-1299 FX: 250-545-4822 www.VandalaConcepts.com A Unique Entertainment Company dedicated to servicing the needs of independent musicians worldwide. We also review artists with a unique honest spin in our Vandala Ezine! We have a wide range of services for every artist, drop us a line.  3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS Workerbee Records 118 S. Sherman, Ames, IA 50010 Edward Bignar workerbeerecords@gmail.com www.workerbeerecords.com Our mission is to get the voices of the least likely and obscure out into the world, by releasing limited edition music (mostly hand packaged tapes & cd-rs / digital releases). Sacred Rhythm Music 56 Bogart St. #4N, Brooklyn, NY 11206 PH: 347-425-6412 Gaspard gaspard@sacredrhythmmusic.net www.sacredrhythm.net Music label and vinyl distribution in World, Jazz, Electronic, House and Dance music. Music KickStarter Pohjolankatu 2B FI-00610, Helsinki, Finland info@musickickstarter.com www.musickickstarter.com Welcome to the future of music. For 99 Euros per year we open a label for the artist - in the cloud - to use it as their own. We handle all contracts, rights management, and industry connections - to enable the artist to concentrate in their art. Giving them major label support and unique tools for creating, collaboration and commercial publishing with global physical & digital distribution. Sign up for alpha testing now!  SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS TalkicMusic.com - Promoting New Music & Social Change 378 Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto, ON M5N 1A2 PH: 416-200-7227 David Katz talkit@talkic.com www.TalkicMusic.com TalkicMusic.com is the musical sidekick to social network for social change Talkic.com, where connecting on topics benefits causes. TalkicMusic.com is a free new music promotion service promoting unsigned bands and musicians who help drive change to the charities on Talkic.com. Radar Music Videos 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. JuicyTracks.com www.JuicyTracks.com Providing artists with an affordable platform in which to upload your music and mix tapes, promote events, sell your music, sell your merch and connect with your fans. NewMusic Ten Sammy info@thesamplebank.com www.NewMusicTen.com This is the anti-iTunes of online music. On the last day of the month at midnight, the NewMusic Ten website is erased and you can expect another 10 artists. For how long? Who knows: it's a true pop up shop so we can shut it down at any time. Yes: at any time. So enjoy it while it lasts. Sign up is FREE. Actually there is no sign up. Show up and enjoy the party. Bring your friends. Cast votes. Leave comments. How much is the music? Totally up to the artists - they determine the value of their music. Artists earn 70% from each album sale while 30% goes to NewMusic Ten. Tudou PH: +86-21-51-702-372 PERSON customerservice@tudou.com www.tudou.com The first user generated content and video sharing site launched in China where users can upload, view and share video clips. SWRV TV www.swrv.tv The first and only 24/7 interactive music video network that puts the viewers in control. 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.  headliner.fm PH: 347-788-8066 feedback@headliner.fm www.headliner.fm Enables artists to leverage their existing social media fans and send highly targeted promotional messages to the music fans on the web who they want to reach.  6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL Oh Just Eat It - Hungry for Toronto Music 46 Murellen Cres. Toronto, ON M4A 2K5 PH: 416-428-0072 Angela R. Campbell ohjusteatit@hotmail.ca www.ohjusteatit.ca Our website promotes and supports Southern Ontario bands gigging in Toronto by presenting the bands to our audience through blog articles and video presentations. The Nashville Muse PO Box 121456, Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-354-6400 Doak Turner doak@nashvillemuse.com www.nashvillemuse.com A comprehensive listing of songwriter appearances and industry happenings all over Nashville, which is eagerly read by 1000's of tunesmiths, radio personalities and Music Row executives every Monday. 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.  QMediaNation www.blogtalkradio.com/qmedianation When it comes to the BUSINESS of ENTERTAINMENT and the vast amounts of talent that is out there looking for a way to get heard by the masses....there's one place to turn to ... QMEDIA NATION where we break the business down for you. Cultivora www.cultivora.com The first comprehensive online resource centered on the concept of music tourism. This hybrid news magazine/travel guide equip readers with everything they need to live the life of a music traveler and get the most out of every experience. Rather than focus on the traditional attributes of a destination, Cultivora's travel resources (recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, shopping, etc.) is tailored to specific festivals or music events, while the website's editorial component provides media coverage of these global events. Our readers are kept abreast of the latest news in music tourism and plan their trips based on advice from experienced music travelers. The Internet Musician Brian Hartzog brian@theinternetmusician.com www.theinternetmusician.com A downloadable online radio show where the host Brian Hartzog shares music marketing tips, news, insights and advice about making and promoting your music online. The show covers all aspects of releasing your music on the internet, from setting up your website and e-mail list to getting traffic and building your fan base. Hooktheory www.hooktheory.com A website for people interested in writing songs and understanding the structure of popular music. Hooktheory teaches by taking elements of music theory and applying them to popular songs, in a simple and approachable way. I Don't Need a Record Deal! Revenge Productions, PO Box 6802, FDR Station, New York, NY 10150 Daylle Deanna Schwartz consulting@daylle.com www.idontneedarecorddeal.com A comprehensive guide for empowering those who want to make a living from their musical talents. Daylle provides tools for developing a satisfying career, with or without a record deal, with directions for finding almost every possible way to earn a musical income. Music Marketing Manifesto Blog John Oszajca john@musicmarketingmanifesto.com www.MusicMarketingManifesto.com Advanced strategies, secrets, tactics and tips on selling your music online. 
6.3 RESOURCES - TOOLS Music Industry News Network (mi2n) 1814 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY 11102 PH: 718-278-0662 www.mi2n.com Submit your press releases for free. CDstands.com 30 Compton Way, Hamilton Sq. NJ 08690 PH: 609-689-1711 Scott Clark info@cdreview.com www.cdstands.com We manufacture our own line of CD boxes for artists to sell their music at shows or in stores. MyNewsletterBuilder comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com www.mynewsletterbuilder.com A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.  6.4 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS AUM (America's United Musicians) PH: 570-818-4100 Ian Bruce musicnominations@aol.com www.communitylvmc.org A cooperative UNION of high quality musicians with music that makes things happen. The benefits of being an AUM member: 1. Affordable & effective radio promotion to 10 to 200 radio stations in the USA & Canada which includes soliciting testimonials & gig opportunities. 2. Savings on studio time, instruments, strings, books & services. 3. Being a member of AUM will show the world that you have something extra special, be it songs, vocals or musicianship. It's free to audition. Please send your 3 best songs, via your website or ReverbNation to our e-mail address. AVLA Audio-Video Licensing Agency 85 Mowat Ave. Toronto, ON M6K 3E3 PH: 416-922-8727 FX: 416-967-9415 www.avla.ca A non-exclusive agency that provides licences on behalf of record companies and producers for the purpose of broadcasting or duplicating audio and video recordings in Canada. Any group or person making copies of sound recordings or music videos or exhibiting or broadcasting music videos requires authorization from the copyright holder or from their appointed agent, AVLA. Without this permission, the group or person is subject to legal prosecution for copyright infringement.
 
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