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This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me this past month. The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections. 1. Publications that will REVIEW your music |
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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED The Grouchy Gaijin's Thoughts on Music and Such John the Grouch theheadgaijin@grouchygaijin.com www.grouchygaijin.com We are always looking for new music to review. American Songwriter 1303 16th Ave. S. 2nd Fl. Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-321-6096 FX: 615-321-6097 info@americansongwriter.com www.americansongwriter.com Interviews, writing tips, industry news, reviews, lyric contests and more. The ChickenFish Speaks PO Box 292168, Dayton, OH 45429-0168 PH: 937-609-9913 Grog Grog@theChickenFishSpeaks.com www.theChickenFishSpeaks.com All of our reviewers have eclectic tastes in music ...so send anything and everything!!! Dusted Magazine 150 Devoe St., Brooklyn, NY 11211 dusted@dustedmagazine.com www.dustedmagazine.com Our reviewers live all over the country and vary greatly in age and background. Fresh Music Express www.freshmusicexpress.com Online music magazine that focuses on exposure of independent and underground music. All genres accepted. Each artist will receive a link to their site in the podcast episodes playlist details. Due to the high volume of music sent in to us, we ask that you submit through our Sonicbids account. Kweevak Music Magazine 38 Oliver Pl. Ringwood, NJ 07456 PH: 973-556-5400 Rich Lynch mr_kweevak@yahoo.com www.kweevak.com We now guarantee CD reviews and a full 2-month main page artist spotlight feature for all bands that join our community! Hear/Say PH: 800-227-2425 x110 Diane Singer diane@hearsay.cc www.hearsay.cc America's College Music media for 11 years! Distributed on 600 college campuses and 100 indie music stores nationwide! Features artist spotlights, CD reviews, artist interviews, streaming, podcast interviews & more!  SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS On the Run PH: 604-294-3696 Colin colin.rink@gmail.com www.colinrinkmusic.com Podcast reviewing an independent artist each week and featuring one of their songs on the show. Includes tips/tricks of the music industry and music business. KYHY PO Box 3422, Burbank, CA 91508 Jerry j.dailey@925thewhy.com www.925kyhy.com We have rocked Burbank, Los Angeles County and the World since May 1, 2008 and we continue to do so for one reason – independent music. FatCat Radio Network PH: 206-337-0228 www.fatcatradio.com Your source for today's best independent Rock & Blues. SEE WEBSITE FAQ ON HOW TO SUBMIT MUSIC - DO NOT EMAIL! In Indie Music We Trust Ryan play@radioryan.net www.radioryan.net A syndicated Indie/Rock radio show that plays in 23 countries on 40 FM stations. CyberHits Radio 174 Mill St. #4, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 PH: 845-380-9298 Blitz cyberhitspd@gmail.com www.myspace.com/cyberhitsradio We play Top 40 hits, plus we look for great indie and unsigned music. Not all will get played, but we'll rotate the music we like! You Rock Radio 8539 W. Sanna St., Peoria, AZ 85345 PH: 623-266-0309 Uncle Indie yourock@yourockradio.com www.YouRockRadio.com We accept Rap, Hip Hop, Rock, Metal, Gospel, Country, Acoustic, Folk and Electronica. Your music will appear on shows with similar music styles. There is a theme style for every episode. If you are in a "band", we can only have one of you as guest host. We will need (3) high quality songs for the show from a guest co-host. The New Morning Show with D'Anise D'Anise danisestar@gmail.com www.intercontinentalgem.com Showcases some of the world's best talent! The New Morning Show broadcasts LIVE around the globe every Saturday 11am-Noon EST. Show the world what you've got! The next interview or song we play on the show, could be YOU! Please send professional bios and or press kits to my e-mail address. Thanks to all of you who apply, but only those selected for a live interview or to have their music played during the show will be contacted. Good Luck! Upper Room with Joe Kelley PO Box 3481, Bridgeport, CT 06605 Gi Dussault npsfunk@optonline.net www.upperroomwithjoekelley.com 24 Hours/ 7 Days- Interviews, Creative Music, & Studio Performances. eoRadio PH: 303-808-8140 Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com www.eoradio.com The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details. 
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion 1828 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90404 PH: 310-998-8305 FX: 310-998-8323 Bryan Farrish airplay@radio-media.com http://www.radio-media.com Indie airplay promotion to commercial, commercial specialty, and college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. South Beach Marketing (SBMP) 7332 Erin Ct. Longmont, CO 80503 PH: 303-952-0249 Amanda Alexandrakis info@MusicPromotion.com www.musicpromotion.com Specializes in the Adult Contemporary radio format.Our expertise has helped many artists attain national radio airplay and has been highly successful in charting our clients on national radio charts. Helping our clients succeed in commercial radio is a top priority. SBMP utilizes our extensive network of individual and label relationships within the music industry to help elevate your project to the next level of promotion. From the established artist on a major label to the indie band, SBMP can work for you.  SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY TuneRay PO Box 20475 Louisville, KY 40250 PH: 502-593-9910 Matt Heitzmann customerservice@tuneray.com www.tuneray.com/ TuneRay and TuneBlog assist independent artists and labels in marketing and selling their music. We believe in one-on-one personal service with our artists and would have it no other way! Music Dealers 650 W. Lake St., Ste. 320 (3S), Chicago, IL 60661 PH: 888-584-0005 x5 Rob Lindquist rlindquist@musicdealers.com www.musicdealers.com An online music licensing company that licenses music for use in commercials, TV shows, movies, video games and more. We've established relationships with some of the biggest brands and companies in the world. We have thousands of quality artists that log-in to their accounts daily to check for new job opportunities, add more songs, etc. and that number continues to grow every day. Vandala Concepts Vernon, BC -Canada PH: 250-309-1299 FX: 250-545-4822 Crystal Lee Vandala@vandalaconcepts.com www.vandalaconcepts.com Services include online distibution, marketing, promotion, CD duplication, remixing & production and much more! MyMusicSuccess Meteorenstraat 8, Hilversum, 1223ET, The Netherlands PH: 0031-681-272-189 Simon Adams info@mymusicsuccess.com www.mymusicsuccess.com Music promotion resource helping independent artists get the recognition they deserve. NetMusicWorks PO Box 746, Nassau, NY 12123 PH: 518-766-9003 FX: 518-766-9003 Mark Berger mark@netmusicworks.com www.netmusicworks.com A composer-directed Classical music promotion service for recorded contemporary Classical music. We offer composers and ensembles promotion to radio that is cost-effective and efficient. MusicSUBMIT 34 E. 23rd St, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10029 PH: 917-512-2958 Michael support@musicsubmit.com www.MusicSUBMIT.com Promotes your music to the decision makers at Internet radio stations, music blogs, online music magazines and more, AND we give you a full report of everything we do for you! Nina Denny Public Relations PO Box 1248, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 PH: 315-323-1058 FX: 877-349-0225 Nina ndenny@ninadenny.com www.ninadenny.com PR with a personal touch, affordable rates and music expertise. Big Noise Management 11 S. Angell St. #336, Providence, RI 02906 PH: 401-274-4770 Al Gomes al@bignoisenow.com www.bignoisenow.com We do artist development, A&R, music marketing, and film and TV licensing. We work with Pop, Rock, R&B, Hard Rock, Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, Dance and Blues artists. Currently seeking new artists. Please call or email first. We also run Big Noise Records. Miles High Productions 6622 Delongpre Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028 PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829 mhpmanagement@mileshighproductions.com www.mileshighproductions.com Created to bridge the gap of companies working directly with music artists and entertainment based projects who are in need of additional marketing support. MHP also focuses on non-music ventures such as corporate brand building, cosmetics, gaming, sports and other industries. MHP’s goal is to elevate your product or artist to a higher ground in an expedient timeframe by exposing them to new and existing online audiences. MHP also focuses on taking our campaigns one step further by cross-promoting all traditional methods of marketing with online opportunities for further outreach. Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions 325 W. 38th St. #505, New York, NY 10018 PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380 Ariel Hyatt ah@arielpublicity.com www.arielpublicity.net Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers! MLC PR PO Box 1096, Agoura Hills, CA 91371 PH: 805-231-3182 FX: 818-292-8996 Mona Loring contact@monaloring.com www.monaloring.com We provide music publicity services to unsigned artists, music labels and anyone else in the music industry.  3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS Sevier Records 1602 17th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-500-4411 Chris Sevier severerecords7@yahoo.com www.sevierproductions.com Artist development and A&R outsourcing. We help deserving artists make a record and build their team for success. SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS Moo's Farm 200 Post Oak Rd. Stratford, CT 06614 PH: 203-550-5227 Mario Pittore postthis@moosfarm.com www.moosfarm.com New music blog/mag. We are always looking to feature/interview emerging artists and we will freely promote your gigs and music in our posts. Rivmixx carl@rivmixx.com www.Rivmixx.com UK based service that strives to provide an end-to-end solution for all industry-based networking and promotion; allowing industry users to provide fans with music, photos, discographies, videos and latest news, as well as targeting mail to fans via gender, country or cities and even file transfer between industry users. MPTrax www.mptrax.com The new face of music discovery! Gives artists and fans a chance to work together to decide the future of the music. Indie Charts info@indiecharts.com www.indiecharts.com Indie music reviews, music charts, indie radio & free music downloads! OurStage community@ourstage.com www.ourstage.com A brand new and exciting way for you to succeed as an artist. Our site is designed to leverage the power of the Internet to connect fans to emerging artists. You get exposure to new fans through our ranking and judging system. You can track fans with a fan club and comments. There is a monthly cash prize of $100 for the top entry in each channel and a $5,000 grand prize for music and a $1,000 prize for video. You may also get additional exposure and prizes through our partners, such as NEMO, CMJ, Noisepop, Paste, the DV Show and many others. JukeBoxAlive 311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 PH: 828-232-0016 Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com jukeboxalive.com Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off. 
SECTION FIVE: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND 5.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL FREE Photo Treatment at HeatherSong PO Box 70174 Vancouver, WA 98665 PH: 360-546-1555 FX: 360-546-1191 Heather Pahl hbpahl@sbcglobal.net www.HeatherSong.com Use it on your creative business cards, fliers, posters, e-mails, bios, website, Station ID – yes, even for your CD cover! Best of all, it’s FREE. Examples can be seen all over my website. Check my POST for visitor results. My special software yields stunning results. I’ll customize your photo until you’re happy, and will add words at your request. You will have a variety of pics to use. It's NOT a requirement that you post your results on my website, but – but I will ask. E-mail me your photo today! JPGs are the preferred format. Machinima.com PH: 323-785-2303 Max Wallis max.wallis@machinima.com www.machinima.com The Entertainment Network for the gaming generation and serves close to 50 million video views per month to over 6 million users (and is the #1 entertainment channel of all time on YouTube). Machinima.com now offers a tremendous marketing opportunity for record labels and artists that will help target that hard to reach "Gamer" demographic. This innovative Direct/Lifestyle/Viral marketing tool provides you with the opportunity to leverage the enormous "built-in" audience around video games as well as the millions of marketing dollars spent to release and support these games. iBandBattle Mike Federali contact@ibandbattle.com www.ibandbattle.com A FREE online Battle of the Bands website offering free services, cash and prizes from sponsors like Tunecore. NewBandDaily 429 Lenox Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Santiago Vega svega@NewBandDaily.com www.NewBandDaily.com Newsletter publisher delivering independent music artists to subscriber's email in-boxes. ALLTVMUSIC 1705 Arrowhead Trail NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 PH: 404-329-9438 Bill alltvmusic@aol.com www.soundsatlanta.com A free placement service which deals with several sports arenas and venues, as well as many cable TV / Satellite channels in the USA All that is necessary for an artist or group to submit music is a full-length CD which includes publishing and writer information along with the licensing agency of your country and others where the CD may have been released. We cannot accept any unpublished material without an official letter of waiver for use. Any music placement which calls for licensing will be referred directly to the artist management or contact as provided. Epic Jams 496 S. 13th St., Lindenhurst, NY 11757 PH: 631-671-5005 FX: 631-383-3101 Paul epicjams@gmail.com www.epicjams.com An online band contest. The band with the most votes wins a free party with epicjams girls handing out 100 free t-shirts. Got GOD Films PO Box 4622, Orange, CA 92863-4622 PH: 714-322-0526 Kacee GODProjects@gmail.com www.GotGODFilms.com We are an independent Christian film company always looking for music for our upcoming slate of films. Usry Media Design 800 Heinz Ave. #6, Berkeley, CA 94710 PH: 5105020839 Usry Alleyne media@usryalleyne.com www.usrymediadesign.usryalleyne.com Multimedia websites for artists by an artist. Bandit A&R Newsletter 68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK PH: +44-1983-524110 John bandit.icb@aweber.com http://www.banditnewsletter.com Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc. 
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION OASIS CD Manufacturing 7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Delair, NJ 08110 PH: 540-987-8810 FX: 540-987-8812 info@oasisCD.com www.oasiscd.com We help you manufacture your CD or DVD project. We also help you package it creatively, promote and distribute it so it doesn't become just more clutter in your apartment. Progressive Media & Music 2116 Southview Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 PH: 813-251-8093 FX: 813-251-6050 info@progressivecds.com www.progressivecds.com For over a quarter of a century we have been manufacturing the highest quality duplicated media available. From compact discs, cd rom, audio cassettes, dvd’s to vhs tapes we have been your trusted, one stop solution. If you can play it, hear it, or see it Progressive Media & Music has always been the first choice when the project really matters. Ask about getting a free custom printed full color t-shirt of your album art!!! Crystal Clear Disc and Tape 10486 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75238 PH: 800-880-0073 FX: 214-349-3819 Jim jim@crystalclearsound.com http://www.crystalclearcds.com Need CDs? For over 30 years, thousands of artists across the country have trusted Crystal Clear to take their Audio CD duplication, DVD replication and cassette tape manufacturing projects from concept to finished product. We can do it all - from full-color art design and digital mastering and editing to professional "retail-ready" duplication and packaging. 1000 CDs for $999. 1000 Promo CD Pack for $599. 1000 DVDs for $1499! Disc2Day 2113 S. 48th St. #103, Tempe, AZ 85282 PH: 602-438-4848 FX: 602-438-2929 www.disc2day.com A CD DVD duplication and replication company that works closely with the customer to fulfill his or her individual needs. We offer high-quality, professional services with some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. If CD replication or DVD replication is what you are looking for, we have your solution. With our state-of-the-art facility we can handle any size job, from one to a million or more. Media Replication Services (MRS) 1 Woodborough Ave. Toronto, ON M6M 5A1 PH: 416-654-8008 FX: 416-654-3663 replication.services@MediaRS.com www.mediars.com For customers seeking an end-to-end replication services company, Media Replication Services provides dependable, complete replication services on all media platforms.Our services include pre-mastering, graphic lay-out services, packaging, fulfillment and distribution. At Media Replication Services, our mandate is to provide a very high level of service to our client-base, which includes companies from a range of different sectors including corporations, software developers, and the audio industry. Our process is fully documented and we are in the process of completing our ISO registration in compliance with ISO 9001:94 standards. CD Rollout 4001 Pacific Coast Hwy. #104, Torrance, CA 90505 PH: 310-791-7624 FX: 310-406-2109 Mike Naylor info@cdrollout.com www.cdrollout.com We offer CD and DVD replication, manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your project. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies. Play-It Productions 259 W. 30th St. 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10001 PH: 212-695-6530 FX: 212-695-4304 info@play-itproductions.net www.play-itproductions.net Founded in 1990 to provide local musicians and other content owners with a one stop solution for all of their duplication and graphic needs no matter the size of the project. 5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING The Mastering Room 480 Baldur Run St., Las Vegas, NV 89148 PH: 415-948-4734 Greg Forsberg info@themasteringroom.com www.themasteringroom.com World Class CD Mastering and Replication. Give your music the edge over your competition. Luxury Mastering at indie rates. Masterwork Recording 1020 N. Delaware Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125 PH: 215-423-1022 FX: 215-423-6020 Albert Oon albert@masterworkrecording.com www.masterworkrecording.com We have been providing professional high resolution mastering services to major labels and artists of every kind for nearly three decades. Although we’ve seen tremendous changes in the music business and recording technology during that time, we’re still doing what we’ve always done well – delivering results. In our business, that means a superior mastering experience, and superior product.  5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH 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. Take $50 OFF any order of $199 or more by using Promo Code ND2BBLE9WMB. stickersandmore.com art@stickersandmore.com www.stickersandmore.com Since 1995 our goal has been to provide our clients with quality custom merch, fast service, knowledgeable assistance, all at competitive prices. Twelve years later, and 3500 clients worldwide, our goal remains the same. Thank you for stopping by and visiting us. We hope to be part of your next custom imprint project. We will be featuring talented bands here on stickersandmore.com so look out for some fresh new artists! If you are a young or veteran band and would like to be a featured artist on stickersandmore.com please subimt an image (JPG, PNG, GIF, PSD), contact information and a couple of MP3s to the above e-mail address. Seatthole Shirts PO Box 3137, Bellingham, WA 98227 PH: 360-733-2154 Django Bohren info@seatthole.com www.seatthole.com High-quality custom t-shirt screen printing and Rock n' Roll promotional items for your high-, medium-, low- or no-budget project. Sinergy Merchandising Concepts (SMC) PO Box 1908, Spring Hill, TN 37174 PH: 615-261-8592 (Nashville, TN) PH: 714-989-8008 (Orange County, CA) sales@smcincorporated.com www.smcincorporated.com SMC began as a distributor of merchandise for the entertainment industry in 2000. We targeted the music industry and specialized in the design and production of band & artist merchandise. SMC has always kept the end user in mind and never compromised our goal. This goal being: To provide the best product for the best price and deliver it on time. We have come a long way since February of 2000, but one thing has and will always remain the same, our passion for good design, excellent customer service, and most importantly, our attention to detail and superior quality.
Sam Ash Music PH: 800-472-6274 FX: 800-818-9050 www.samash.com The only online musical instrument website backed by over 80 years of experience servicing the needs of musicians - from beginners to professionals. Every one of our sales associates are pros that can answer any question about the gear we sell. Yes, we actually have musicians, producers and DJs working in our call centers. The Hook Studios PH: 818-759-4665 Mike Frenchik mike@thehookstudios.com www.thehookstudios.com Featuring one of the industry's premiere inventories of classic & comtemporary microphones, The Hook offers affordable rental packages for tracking drums, guitars, and vocals. We cater to engineers, producers, labels, and production companies whose projects have limited budgets, yet demand the highest standards. Contact us today, and put "The Hook" in your recordings.
Metalworks Studios 3611 Mavis Rd. Mississauga, ON L5C 1T7 PH: 905-279-4000 FX: 905-279-4006 paul@metalworksstudios.com www.metalworksstudios.com We have expanded over 25 years into a six studio powerhouse, and today ranks as Canada’s consummate world-class studio facility. Recognized for an unprecedented Eleven consecutive years as "RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR" (1998 – 2008) at the CMW Canadian Music Industry Awards, Metalworks has become the undisputed leader in the recording studio business in Canada. It is little wonder that Gold & Platinum record awards line the corridors at Metalworks. Prince, Tina Turner, David Bowie, The Cranberries, D12, Guns and Roses, Bruce Springsteen, N’Sync and Christina Aguilera chose to make themselves part of the Metalworks legend, as well as film stars Catherine Zeta Jones, Rene Zellweger, Steven Segal, Richard Gere, and Denise Richards, to name a few. Lamont Audio 534 S. Honeysuckle Ln. Gilbert, AZ 85296 PH: 480-503-3004 Sandy Lamont sandy@lamontaudio.com www.lamontaudio.com Striving to provide cutting edge sound and service at affordable rates. Specializing in Country, Rock, Jazz, Old R&B, Gospel & New Age. Custom & vintage equipment. 30 years experience in recording and production. The studio provides digital, analog, and midi recording in a laid back relaxing setting. Virtuo Sound Studio 4894 Farm Valley Dr. Woodstock, GA 30188 PH: 770-367-2132 Josh contact@virtuosoundstudio.com www.virtuosoundstudio.com Audio recording, mixing & mastering, post-production/film audio (suitable for projects at all levels).
TuneBlog PO Box 20475, Louisville, KY, 40250 PH: 502-593-9910 Matt Heitzmann tuneblog@tuneray.com www.tuneblogmusic.blogspot.com Gives marketing advice to up and coming indie artists and labels. Music submission site reviews and artist Q&A are on-going features of the blog. Indie Week Toronto www.indieweek.com Giving Indie artists a chance to participate, be seen and be discovered, it's as simple as that. Additionally chances to meet and learn from industry professionals are also abundant. I have seen so many great bands that deserve attention and success; INDIE WEEK is just one more opportunity for bands to get a leg up. The best way to apply is online through Sonicbids www.sonicbids.com Harris Institute 118 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON M5A 2R2 PH: 416-367-0178 FX: 416-367-5534 info@harrisinstitute.com www.harrisinstitute.com A leader in music industry education since 1989. Students have come from over sixty countries and every province in Canada. A 68 member award winning faculty teaches the private college's 100 students.  5.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS Independent For Life Music Contracts Phil Peretz phil@philperetz.com www.indie4life.com We have an entire 300 page directory of 80-plus contracts for all business situations. We deliver them by pdf, the artist, manager or label can download the document for free and then, if they see one that they want, they can order the modifiable word document. Cheap...only $4.95 per contract. We use PayLoadz and Paypal so, ordering and delivery is immediate and inexpensive. The Patchbay getconnected@thepatchbay.com www.thepatchbay.com Compare all the best quotes to manufacture vinyl records CDs, & CDRs. One click to email thousands of companies and announce your new music. Promo Page for secure distribution of your high resolution promotional materials. Mailing labels with cover letters for companies that don't respond to your email. Connections log of companies you contact so you can follow up with a call or fax. Radioactive widget to make fans an active part of your radio promotion. MyNewsletterBuilder comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com www.mynewsletterbuilder.com A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike. 5.8 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES epiTUNES PO Box 1389, Los Angeles, CA 90078 www.epitunes.com A music discovery portal that encompasses searchable directories for live music venues, music event listings, and artists and bands by genre, as well as podcasts, online radio and social networking. 
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