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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 The Music Korner 210 E. Middle St., Gettysburg PA 17325 Geoff Melton musccorn@aol.com members.aol.com/musccorn A webzine devoted to reviewing and interviewing bands of almost every style. CLUAS Indie Music Webzine PH: 0035314569610 FX: 0035314569610 Eoghan O'Neill editor@cluas.com www.CLUAS.com Irish based indie music webzine reviewing albums and concerts by Irish and international acts. The Beltane Papers PO Box 52243, Tulsa, OK 74152 Denise Bell reviews@thebeltanepapers.net www.thebeltanepapers.net The readers of The Beltane Papers are educated, active women interested in feminism, women's studies and Goddess-spirituality. Within each issue the review section averages sixteen to eighteen pages. The Beltane Review is a vital component of the magazine, one that is anticipated by each reader. I would like to offer our readers recommendations on the best possible Goddess/Pagan/Earth Spirit music. Please send your review material to the above address. BREAK Magazine Mic. Trammell breakmagazine@gmail.com www.myspace.com/breakmagazine Monthly Hip Hop magazine. Points Indie Music Magazine PH: 310-728-6764 Al Batiste ajbat21@bcgworldwide.com www.theindiemusicfranchise.com Delivers dynamic content on the people, news and issues affecting the independent music industry. (Note: the debut of Point Indie Music Magazine has been pushed back to March 2007. All content, ads, and other information that was to be included in the January issue will be moved to March). Gospel Synergy Magazine PO Box 286261, Chicago, IL 60628 PH: 708-272-6640 Andr'e L. Carter alcarter@gospelsynergy.com www.gospelsynergy.com Stay in the know about new independent Gospel and Christian artists. Neo-Zine 116 E. Horner St., Ebensburg, PA 15931 Carnal neozine@verizon.net http://www.myspace.com/neozine We merge material from such diverse styles as Noise, Punk, Death Metal, Experimental, Gothic, Industrial, Black Metal, Ambient, Darkwave, Neomedieval, Shock Rock, Freeform Jazz, Joke-Core, Psychobilly, Grind, Thrash etc. We're all the same underground, we just express ourselves differently. The binding factor is that we are all outside the conventional norms. Send an e-mail first to make sure that I have some space, and then when I return the e-mail, you can send away!!! (note: Last month's listing for Neo-Zine had a typo in the e-mail address).
  3. RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC Lisa's Walk The Talk Show 3160 Wellner Dr. NE, Rochester, MN 55906 PH: 507-280-1787 Lisa@LisasWalkTheTalk.com www.lisaswalkthetalk.com I'm interested in receiving CDs and MP3s from indie artists. We'll be going daily within the new year, and with that, we've opened the doors to many more artists! Send your bio/discography and CD or MP3 to the above address. Right now I'm looking for R&B/Soul, Hip Hop, Contemporary Christian, Gospel-Country, Country, Country Rock, Country-Soul, Southern Country Rock. You don't need permission to send! Sirius Music 1/22 The Avenue, Corrimal, NSW 2518 Australia PH: 42-853691 Paul Headon pheadon@tpg.com.au www.emanationsinsound.com Ambient/Meditational/World Fusion. The best from around the world. Please e-mail first. Artist Revue - BaldGuyShow Network 8594 88th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016-4708 AJ Janssen baldguyshow@gmail.com www.BaldGuyShow.net This show is fun. What I do is take a band that I either have not listened to or I have just gotten the CD either I picked up or the band sent me. I play 3 or 4 songs from the band and I talk about what I think of them. There may also be an interview with an artist or band. BreakThru Radio 954 Lexington Ave. #199, New York, NY 10012 Rachael Darmanin rachael@breakthruradio.com www.breakthruradio.com An online radio station that gives a voice to upcoming artists while empowering DJs to play their own music. BCMP-God Jam 212 Village Way, Mount Airy, MD 21771 PH: 301-829-3986 Bob Couchenour bobcouchenour@msn.com www.bcmp.us Podcast featuring Christian Rock, Prog, Blues, Bluegrass, Country, New Age and World music. WBUS Busradio International 546 Amber Ct. Auburndale, FL 33823 PH: 863-595-5134 Scott A. Clark busradio@yahoo.com www.yourbusradio.com We showcase the stars of tomorrow on our worldwide radio. BBS Radio 1836 N. Edgemont St. #6, Los Angeles, CA 90027 PH: 323-230-8876 Douglas Newsom doug@bbsradio.com www.bbsradio.com The largest online spiritual network featuring 60 different talk shows, free readings and consultations and the hottest in new independent music. Spincycle #1 Myspace Mixshow 825 Indiana Ste. C322, Indianapolis, IN 46202 PH: 317-717-3783 Jay Coleman big_boy_317ent@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/djepicstylez Internext mix show showcasing Hip Hop and R&B. M3 Radio 259 W. 30th St. 12th Fl. New York, NY 10001 PH: 917-351-1021 Tony-O m3newmusic@yahoo.com www.m3radio.com Gets independent musicians airplay. Free Radio Jackson 616 N. Pleasant St., Jackson, MI 49202 Aaron Childs aaronchilds@ameritech.net www.live365.com/stations/aaronchilds Playing a mixture of Rock, Blues, Alternative, Jazz, and Electronica from both major label, small label and unsigned artists. I also throw in Libertarian Party oriented commentary. Want to be played on my show? Send your CD and contact info. GospelPower.fm PO Box 286261, Chicago, IL 60628 PH: 708-272-6640 Andr'e L. Carter alcarter@gospelsynergy.com www.gospelpower.fm Chicago's #1 internet Gospel station. Your music must be available on sale with our online distribution partner Gospel Swap www.gospelswap.com There is a one time $35.00 minimal setup fee. Through our service artists will recieve medium/heavy rotation as well as distribution. Midnight Special Blues Radio 14, rue Olier, 75015 Paris, France PH: +33-1-45323893 FX: 2062030639 http://www.ms-blues.com Host Paul Bondarovski provides support for independent artists. Keeping the Blues alive! Submit your music through Sonic Bids at: www.sonicbids.com/msbr WGVR 1343 Clipper Heights Ave. Baltimore, MD 21211 airplay@wgvr.com www.wgvr.com Please notify us via the form on our contact page that you will be sending music. UNsigned Music Show WPMD 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 PH: 562-860-2451 x2626 FX: 562-467-5005 TEE-M (Tariq) tmGig@yahoo.com www.cerritos.edu/wpmd A genre busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on. We have a new segment called "Blinded by the Spotlight" which features 3 songs from an indie band's album. iROK Radio PO Box 33141, Tulsa, OK 74153-1141 comingsoon@irokradio.com www.myspace.com/iROKRadio A podcast and webradio station focused on Oklahoma's unsigned and emerging artists. Playing only Oklahoma artists, all the time! 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 PO Box 441234, Aurora, CO 80014-1234 PH: 303-808-8140 Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com http://www.eoradio.com The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe.
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC Delicious PR PH: 0787-734-9567 Jane contact@deliciouspr.com www.deliciouspr.com UK based service that can help you raise the profile of your product or service and achieve increased media and public attention. indie911 PH: 310-943-7164 Gregg Allen gregg@indie911.com www.indie911.com/aflp One of the entertainment industry’s leading independent music resources for music licensing for TV, films, video games and other new media. The mission of indie911’s licensing program is to offer a cost effective solution with the highest quality service for those who license and create music. Paradiddle Records 14 Bunkerhill Dr. Huntington, NY 11743 PH: 631-680-0544 Bill Herman billh@paradiddlerecords.com www.paradiddlerecords.com We showcase exciting new songwriters and musicians. We also develop projects that reach a very specific audience - projects that might not find an outlet elsewhere. Protest SOS Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln. London, E1 6QL UK PH: 0207-770-6116 Rosie rosie@protestsos.com www.protestsos.com A one-stop shop offering vital support to independent artists and small labels. SOS is a collection of services & information tailored to give the cheapest, ethical and most indie-friendly ways to cover all the stops to your independent release. War By Choice 1161 Hamilton St., Cambridge, ON N3H 3G1 PH: 519-721-3118 David Flynn warbychoice@gmail.com www.myspace.com/warbychoice Offers bookings, radio tracking, publicity, merch and so much more! Skateboard Marketing 1150 Agnes Ct. Valley Stream, NY 11580 Attn: PH: 516-328-1103 FX: 516-328-1293 Munsey Ricci excuseking@aol.com www.skateboard-marketing.com Street marketing & commercial specialty shows, active Rock & college Metal radio promotion. Your Indie CD.net Via Casal De' Pazzi 20 - 1/C/19 - 00156, Rome, Italy PH: +39-328-2748653 FX: +39-06-4073553 Luigi Nespeca info@yourindiecd.net www.yourindiecd.net Online store featuring independent music. We'd love to sell your music! CLG Distribution PO Box 21370, Minneapolis, MN 55421 PH: 612-208-0300 FX: 612-208-0301 David C. Coleman contact@clgdistribution.com http://www.clgdistribution.com We offer major worldwide distribution to indie Christian labels and artists. C.E.D Entertainment Distribution 1035 S. Semoran Blvd. Bld. #2 Ste. 1049, Winter Park, FL 32792 PH: 407-679-6900 x12 FX: 407-679-6901 Steve Lane alane@cedentertainment.com www.cedentertainment.com Creates a fully integrated environment where urban artists can develop and progress their careers and distribution potential. Ariana Records PH: 520-790-7324 Mr. Jimmi jtiom@aol.com www.arianarecords.net Rockin' the Southwest for 25 years! Send me great music. No demos, finished masters only. Echophonic PH: +39-3493110095 Marco Ortensi info@echophonic.org www.echophonic.org Production, distribution, compilations and promotion company based in Italy. MusicianPromote 525 E. 38th St., Indianapolis,IN 46205 PH: 317-536-5637 FX: 317-536-8416 support@musicianpromote.com www.musicianpromote.com Our goal is to offer a complete, effective and economic way for musicians to easily expose their music over the internet and network in the music industry. unterm durchschnitt PO Box 190471, D-50501 Köln, Germany PH: +0049 (0) 2234-91-45-95 Andreas info@unterm-durchschnitt.com www.unterm-durchschnitt.de A DIY Indie Rock, Stoner, Grunge, Garage, Punk label. Black Gospel Promo 45 E. Cityline Ave. #303, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 PH: 215-883-1000 FX: 240-220-8694 Veda Brown info@blackgospelpromo.com www.blackgospelpromo.com The Gospel's source for marketing & publicity. CustomFlix 100 Enterprise Way, Mod G: Production, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 PH: 831-430-4060 inquiries@CustomFlix.com www.customflix.com Our CD on Demand service helps independent musicians like you easily and affordably reach a worldwide audience by making your audio CDs available to millions of Amazon.com customers. Fish the Music 2-19-630 Mizusawa Miyamae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 216-0012 Japan Yamamiya info@fishthemusic.com www.fishthemusic.com Our "Artist's Explosion in Japan" package will help you to get exposure for your music in Japan. MusicSUBMIT 650 Pennsylvania #25, Miami Beach, FL 33139 PH: 888-476-8745 FX: 303-444-9122 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! 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. 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.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS imuzic.com 2560-A San Carlos Ave. Castro Valley, CA 94546 PH: 510-888-6800 FX: 510-888-6805 Phil Peretz phil@cddvdnow.com www.imuzic.com Provides 100% legal digital MP3 music downloads and CDs from a wide variety of independent musicians in ALL genres of music. Show Off Recordings 355 Wellington St., Clifton Hill, Melbourne, VIC 3068, Australia Ashley Sambrooks ash@showoffrecordings.com www.showoffrecordings.com Selective digital distributing and marketing for independent artists and labels. Jamzilla PO Box 1451, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Mario mario@jamzilla.com www.jamzilla.com Featuring some of the finest undiscovered musical talent you'll find on the web. 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. arkade Fetcham Park House, Lower Rd. Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9HD UK PH: +44(0)121-288-2727 FX: +44 (0)845-280-1928 Stephen Miller info@arkade.com www.arkade.com Join now & your music will be available to a global audience in 15 minutes. You set the price for your product and receive 100% of the price you set. You also retain 100% of your rights. SonicJive.com PO Box 7311, Villa Park, IL 60181 PH: 630-209-0630 info@sonicjive.com www.SonicJive.com Bands are able to sell MP3s, interact with fans, post webcasts, submit classified ads and get their music played on their online radio station, SonicJive Radio. Gospel Swap PO Box 286261, Chicago, IL 60628 PH: 708-272-6640 Andr'e L. Carter alcarter@gospelsynergy.com www.gospelswap.com Your online home for independent Gospel music.
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND WikiMusicGuide - The Free Music Guide Team Anna Chua press@wikiwebguide.com www.wikimusicguide.com We are inviting you to come and join our site that aims to become a comprehensive music-resource in the net. WMG is a wiki-based site wherein the contents are contributed and collaborated by the music lovers which include fans and artists themselves. We are also featuring new and upcoming artists, independent artists and bands every week. It would be a great appreciation on our end if you could find time to drop by our website and see how we can help the independent artist community. We are on the same ground and we believe that it can bring no harm if we both work hand in hand to deliver the best and only the best to the music fans. You can send us your reply at your most convenient time. We'll be very glad to have you included on our ever growing number of pages. We are also die hard music fans and this is our craft. Rock My Universe Marty info@rockmyuniverse.com www.rockmyuniverse.com A web-based permission/retention email marketing and database management service for bands and musicians. RMU makes it easy to build and import an email list of your fans and contacts, manage your database, schedule and send campaigns, and see the results in real time including view and click rates. RMU is offering all members of the Indie Bible/Indie Contact Newsletter community a flat rate of $15/month for the first year for an UNLIMITED number of emails and email campaigns. Sign up for the $15 plan and we'll do the rest! Odds On Recording 14B Sunset Way, Henderson, NV 89014 PH: 877-633-7661 FX: 702-697-5341 support@oddsonrecording.com www.oddsonrecording.com For the best in replication, mastering & recording! Odds On is a full service facility with an impressive customer list from major corporations to independent labels. Vision 4 Music Song Contest 9 Music Sq. S., Ste. 270, Nashville, TN 37203 PH: 615-405-9454 FX: 615-296-4228 Jeff M. Richfield jrichfield@earthlink.net www.vision4music.com Have you written a good song? It may be worth $10,000.00!! Enter the V4 Song Contest and find out. $20 entry fee ($10 for Minors under 18). Contest has been extended to January 31, 2007! ALL contestants must upload their contest songs below by creating your profile to be considered in "The Listeners Choice Awards". Music Nation www.MusicNation.com We're offering Urban, Rock and Pop up-and-comers a new way of gaining recognition this year through an innovative online video music competition. It's most easily described as ‘American Idol meets YouTube’. The payoff is a recording contract with Epic Records. Aspiring musicians can upload a video onto the site, create an artist page, and immediately be entered into the 15-week contest. Musicians can upload their videos for free until January 29, after which there will be a registration fee of $25. The competition officially begins January 29th when voting begins (the public and a panel of celebrity judges – TBA – will vote) and ends with three winners, one in each genre of urban/rock/pop receiving a recording contract with Epic Records. One of these winners will also be featured on STRIPPED, Clear Channel Radio’s exclusive in-studio performance series. A Taste Of Triple A PH: 818-342-8325 Jim Nelson jimnelson@atasteoftriplea.com www.atasteoftriplea.com Distributes a monthly CD sampler to Triple A radio programmers and specialty show hosts. RoyaltyShare www.royaltyshare.com Offers record labels, music distributors and music publishers the freedom to pursue new revenue opportunities made possible by digital distribution. We do this by enabling customers to focus on their core businesses, while we take care of the increasingly complex, tedious tasks of sales data consolidation and royalty reporting. Baltimore Jazzine Tamm E. Hunt baltimorejazzine@aol.com www.baltimorejazzine.com A Jazz promotional ezine for Baltimore and beyond. MW Sound Promotions Megan Wetzel megan_wetzel24@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/mwsoundpromotions Local music promotions for Philadelphia area bands looking to get their name out in the public eye. Unsigned.com www.unsigned.com Dedicated to providing independent artists the best outlet possible to be heard globally on the internet. Just as important is our goal to provide you with a new revenue and distribution model for your music. Long Island Blues Society www.liblues.org Band listings, newsletter, events etc. i4got Productions 3109 Mount Ridge Rd. Roseville, MN 55113 PH: 651-207-7014 Nick Dayton mail@i4gotmusic.com www.i4gotmusic.com A one-stop-shop for all Minneapolis artist's recording, booking, management and educational needs. Ace Products 11 5th St. #106, Petaluma, CA 94952 PH: 800-950-1095 info@aceproducts.com www.kaces.com Provides excellent gig bags, cases and accessories for percussion, electronic, guitar and orchestral instruments. Bandit A&R Newsletter 68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK PH: +44-1983-524110 John bandit@banditnewsletter.com http://www.banditnewsletter.com Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc. Earth 2 Earth 111 N. Perry, Pontiac, MI 48342 PH: 248-335-7015 FX: 248-335-7638 Lisa art@freshhotshirts.com www.freshhotshirts.com Custom embroidery and screen printing of your promotional items. Busy Beaver Buttons PO Box 87676, Chicago, IL 60680 Christen Carter buttongal@busybeaver.net www.busybeaver.net We make custom buttons good, fast and cheap! Sounds Atlanta PO Box 49266, Atlanta, GA 30359 PH: 404-329-9438 FX: 404-325-8401 Bill Tullis SoundsAtlanta@aol.com http://soundsatlanta.com Studio & remote recording - mastering. Jakprints 3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 PH: 216-622-6360 FX: 216-622-6361 www.jakprints.com We continually strive to help each and every customer big or small, to expand and promote their passion with the highest quality service and merchandise. 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.
7. Be Committed!...You'll Never Be Famous If You Don't Show Up! by Sheena Metal, Music Highway Radio © 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. Everyone wants to be famous: live in a mansion, drive a sports car, tour the world in your private plane, date a model, float around in the pool while collecting royalties for CD sales, and drink beer right out of your private tap. But not everyone is aware that, with any career that has the potential to end in a bounty of riches and beautiful babes, climbing your way to rock stardom is very hard work. So, how does your average musical genius go from penniless Pop Tart-eater to Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? How do you move on up from mom's garage to a deluxe apartment in the sky? What's your first baby step on the Yellow Brick Road to fame and fortune? That's simple…be committed! It sounds silly, but many a musical boat has sailed with a crestfallen unsigned artist standing confused on the dock, for lack of nothing else but follow-through. Commitment to your deeds and plans is the single most essential skill towards achieving your goal of Ultimate Superstardom. Entertainment is a fickle business and chances don't come along every day. One missed opportunity now could have spiraled into dozens even hundreds of opportunities down the line. It may be true that talent is a gift you carry with you from birth, but commitment is a learned skill that you need to hone every day. So, how can you make sure that you've got what it takes to gather up your supreme musicality and conquer the universe with it continuously? The following are a few tips that may help you to make sure that you're truly committing yourself to your musical career on a daily basis: 1. Follow Up On All Leads---No matter how insignificant they may seem at the time, it's important to follow up on every musical lead that's thrown your way. Letters, calls and emails should be answered politely and in a timely fashion. New contacts should be logged in your address book for future correspondence. Opportunities should be taken, invites accepted, and chances to network relished. By starting out with just these simple rules you'll watch your resources and mailing list grow. Suddenly you'll have music community friends with which to share your leads and ideas, ask advice, trade experiences, and combine talent and energies. Through these friends, you'll meet new friends and fans and from them even more new connections. Soon, you'll have so many opportunities that your concern will change from lack of opportunity to lack of time in the day to pursue each new chance. 2. Just Show Up---Sounds so simple it's stupid, but you'd be surprised how many talented people have fallen by the wayside because they were unable to simply show up. Cancelled gigs, forgotten meetings, and missed auditions say to the Musical Powers That Be, "I'm a huge flake who doesn't think your opportunity is worth a half-hour of my precious time." This is a really bad thing. Entertainment is a small town with a huge memory. Don't give people any reason to think that you're not the person they want to work with, give the job to, book for the gig, sign to their label, write about, talk about, and help any way they can. Remember there are tens of thousands of musicians waiting to take your place, so step up to the plate and seize each chance with optimism and enthusiasm. 3. Take Initiative---Don't wait for opportunities to come to you. The world is a virtual cornucopia of information, so reach out and nab yourself some chances at stardom. Comb the internet, join music communities, visit open mic nights, take classes and workshops…put yourself out there where there are cool musical happenings and let others know that you can be relied upon and want to be involved. By going out and seizing your own opportunities, you may double, triple, etc. your resources and chances, and expedite your journey to success. 4. Do The Best Job You Can---As important as it is to show up, it is also essential that you come off efficient, talented, and professional when faced with a new opportunity. Being there is half the battle but the other half is being the best that you can be and impressing industry, press, clubs and your fellow musicians enough to make them want you to be involved in anything and everything they do. Make a commitment to put on the best live show possible, to have a terrific CD, to make a professional presskit, and to spread the word about your music. Be punctual, be courteous, be positive and be fun. Don't give anyone any reason not to work with you again and you'll see that it becomes easier and easier to get what you want for your artistic career. It really is as easy as simply showing up, following up and giving it your all. Making it in music is not impossible; it's just a lot of elbow grease, a little organization, a bit of strategy, and the simple sculpting of your talent into a marketable commodity. There are thousands of chances offered every day to musicians...reach out and grab them by the handful, make every opportunity your own, get everything you want from this business and when you're richer than Oprah and more famous than Madonna, remember that it was you who made it happen. You were a pro. You showed up. You committed.
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