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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 Music Emissions reviews@musicemissions.com www.musicemissions.com The site has three main purposes, firstly to give independent artists exposure, secondly to give a foundation for journalism students to practice the art of critique, and finally to give indie music junkies great recommendations on new and upcoming music. Not only does the site serve as an independent voice for under appreciated music but it is also a launch pad for journalism students. Many have come and gone over the years. We now allow artists to create their own profile pages to give community members exposure to their music. The site's motto tends to sum it all up: Rate, Review, Recommend. Cutting Edge Voices PO Box 539, Lucas, OH 44843 Michael Foster editor@cuttingedgevoices.com www.cuttingedgevoices.com Promoting women/female Singer/Songwriters through reviews, interviews and publishing press releases sent to us. If you are a male group or a male solo artist please don't waste your postage or your review copy on CEV as it will not be reviewed, mentioned or featured on the website. The Indie Reviewer PH: 971-269-7576 Matthew Hundley timrmagazine@gmail.com www.indiereviewer.com Reviews independent musicians of every genre and hosts the TIR Indie Awards. Rising Magazine PO Box 34, Balfour, BC V0G 1C0 PH: 250-551-1758 Janet McCulloch janet@risingmag.com www.risingmag.com/ We are an online digital magazine that showcases independent musicians worldwide. The magazine's target readers are artists, their fans, and music industry professionals. Music. Marketing. Monetize. PH: 646-397-9821 Lana "Ma Official" M. media@maofficial.com www.maofficial.com Urban music blog with reviews and MP3s. I also love working on marketing, PR, press releases and promotional projects. That is my concentration and my field of expertise. I love coming up with unconventional ways to market and promote; GIMMICKS! Please visit my website for submission details. I'm looking for Hip Hop, Pop, Jazz, Light Music, R&B, Christian and Gospel. Ambient Visions PO Box 539, Lucas, OH 44843 Michael Foster editor@ambientvisions.com www.ambientvisions.com Our mission as a website is to offer a place where those interested in Ambient, New Age, Electronica, Electronic, Space, World and Experimental music might come to and learn the latest news, read an interview with those who make the music, read reviews of the latest and some classic music of the genre and to find links to destinations all over the web. Blurt Online PO Box 8789, Asheville, NC 28814 Fred Mills fmills@blurt-online.com www.blurt-online.com A print magazine that is released quarterly as well as an online magazine and music website that raises the bar for online modern music and entertainment magazines by combining insightful interviews and features, hundreds of no-holds-barred reviews (CD, DVD, books and concerts) and a top-notch design platform. PlayJones www.playjones.com A music website that features indie and mainstream artists. The website includes reviews, articles, songs, and mix's of the week from artists all over the world. The Daily Vault Vish Iyer wish_1979@hotmail.com www.dailyvault.com Before writing to us regarding submissions, please note: the Daily Vault is an album review site. That means we review ALBUMS. Not singles, not individual tracks you've licensed for commercials, not your latest demos, not the partial tracks you posted on MySpace that you're going to finish mixing next week. Whole, completed, released ALBUMS. (And sometimes whole, completed, released EPs. But no other exceptions.) Thanks for your attention. Review You www.ReviewYou.com Have your album reviewed by a professional music journalist. This is a pay to get reviewed service. Use COUPON CODE "RY-INDIE" and receive a 10% discount off your order.   SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS After Work Program Radio Station PO Box 81325, Chicago, IL 60601 PH: 773-392-5448 Victor Gulley submit@afterworkprogram.com www.afterworkprogram.com We provide free radio airplay for indie artists that have music in the following genres: 1. Smooth Jazz 2. Neo Soul 3. Gospel 4. Spoken Word (Poetry) 5. New Age Music. We also listen to every song that is submitted and reply back to every submission. PuraSonica PH: 506-2640-0698 Jez info@purasonica.com www.purasonica.com A global radio station based in Costa Rica that broadcasts music 24-hours-a-day over the internet – with no commercial breaks. We specialise in downtempo beach sounds with roots in Soul, Funk and Jazz, Trip Hop and cutting edge lounge, the very best chillout through to Deep House and Electronica. The Last Exit for the Lost 7762 Rock River Rd. Interlaken, NY 14847 PH: 607-273-2121 Seriah Azkath lastexit@thelastexit.org www.thelastexit.org We are a truly underground radio show. Metal, Hardcore, Punk, Comedy, Hard Rock, Industrial and Goth. AndHow Web Radio 9 Langwell Pl. Papakowhai, New Zealand PH: +64 (0)27-4969852 Patrick Brennan studio@andhow.org www.andhow.org We are a world-class Indie, Alternative, Modern Rock, retro and more internet radio station that has been in operations since 1998. MOFO, Underground Rock Radio Alameda dos Narcisos 59 - Cidade Jardim - Sao Carlos/Sao Paulo - Brazil PH: +551634112149 Luciano Matuck programamofo@gmail.com programamofo.blogspot.com The underground Rock show playing what corporate radio refuses to play!! Real Roots Cafe Jan Janssen rrc@realrootscafe.com www.realrootscafe.com Roots music radio show from The Netherlands. More than 15 years "the place on the web where real music rules!" Gangstaville Radio K-Fresh wegetyaheard@gmail.com www.gangstavilleradio.com We play and promote underground Rap, Hip Hop and R&B artists from around the US and offer street teams promotions in 7 states: FL, GA, KY. OH, NJ, NY and MA. Detour Radio Program WRDT 12300 Radio Pl. Detroit, MI 48228 PH: 734-417-0475 info@thedetour.org www.thedetour.org Christian radio show. On today’s radio airwaves, there is a lot of negative stuff out there. Bad lyrics, bad hosts, bad commercials, all promoting the wrong behaviors. We aim to change that in our radio program. Positive, local and national music with the youth’s taste in mind, call in time to discuss issues, and just a great program to listen to, instead of all the trash out there. Big Noise Radio lamont@bignoiseradio.com www.bignoiseradio.com Brings you the very essence of Hip Hop music and culture. Free Hip Hop radio delivering unlimited listening of your favorite Hip Hop tunes. We present to you the next generation of online Hip Hop radio streaming Hip Hop content 24/7 365. WIOX PH: 607-326-3900 wioxhq@gmail.com www.wioxradio.org A new radio station in New York's Catskill Mountains reflecting the diverse interests and talent in the region. Sing Out! Radio Magazine 2354 Huckleberry Rd. Allentown, PA 18014-9677 PH: 610-865-5366 x203 FX: 610-865-5129 Tom Druckenmiller tomd@singout.org www.singout.org A weekly, hour-long magazine format program, hosted by Tom Druckenmiller, featuring interviews in addition to live and recorded music. The program is currently being aired in over 25 markets nationwide, including twice a week on XM-Satellite Radio (on Channel 15, "The Village") and via podcast and on-demand stream. Breakthrough Radio www.indabamusic.com/grooveshark A radio channel on Grooveshark designed to spotlight emerging artists from the around the world. Submit your songs and reach over 30 million new fans. Rising Star Radio 452 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd. #117, Las Vega, NV 89183 www.risingstarartists.ning.com Want airplay on streaming radio? Rising Star Artists is an approved member of BMI, ASCAP and SESAC that reports spins to Live365 so that artists can get paid and accounted for. If you want to submit your music for consideration on Rising Star Radio please use our online form for your submission(s). Brocket 99 Radio info@brocket99.net www.brocket99.net Bands, we've been playing Unsigned & Indie Music (always uncensored) since 1995. E-mail us your MP3s. 
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS Airplay Specialists 1100 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-364-5145 FX: 615-321-2244 info@airplayspecialists.com www.airplayspecialists.com We have a personal relationship with the 1300+ stations that collectively comprise the secondary Country radio marketplace. 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. 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. AirplayAccess 5018 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220 PH: 310-325-9997 FX: 310-427-7333 staff@airplayonly.com www.airplayaccess.com The music industry's answer for fast, secure music delivery, enabling registered industry professionals, records labels, artist/bands to get their promotional music directly to radio as broadcast quality digital files.  SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY Blue Pie Productions USA EXPO112 Unit 20, 112 McEvoy St., Alexandria, NSW 2015 Australia PH: +61293100155 FX: +61293100166 Damien Reilly sales@bluepie.com.au www.bluepie.com.au We are a publishing house, record label, distribution and marketing + promotion service. We are one of the worlds leading indie labels with over 125 labels represented. Daisy Gambit Music Services Daisy Gambit daisygambit@hotmail.com www.daisygambitbandbooking.com I work with original acts only of most genres/styles of music- no cover or tribute bands. I book paying shows nationwide in the USA as well as some venues in Canada. I work with bars, clubs, festivals, colleges and casinos for booking. I offer services to musicians including booking performances, promotion, radio airplay campaigns, TV advertising, record label submissions, website design and more. BoostYourViews.com www.boostyourviews.com We are a web promotion company that helps you get more YouTube views, Facebook fans, Twitter followers which will increase your fanbase, exposure, and sales. Glow Marketing PH: 650.464-5708 Chandra Lynn chandra@glowmarketing.com www.glowmarketing.com As a marketing professional, I’ve spent almost 20 years launching campaigns for clients such as Apple, Tyra Banks and Avid, and have an understanding of how difficult the process can be. To offset economic, resource and time-based challenges, I created Glow Marketing LLC in 2000 with the simple goal of helping companies break through roadblocks to experience winning results. This Iz How We Do It Events & Artist Promotion 298 Highland Ave. Peekskill, NY 10566 FX: 914-402-4610 Melissa thisizhowwedoitevents@gmail.com www.thisizhowwedoitevents.com We seek to promote talented Indie Artists by helping them to receive more exposure via music showcases,social networks & bookings/music mgmt & Press Mgmt Pitch Artist Services PH: 646-450-5144 info@pitchartistservices.com www.pitchartistservices.com We are not a management company, however we do offer career consultation. We specialize in two specific markets, the Jazz Genre and College/Indie Radio in the North East Area. We offer a range of niche-specific promotional services and marketing guidance that will help you be recognized for your hard work! Deuce Management & Promotion PO Box 49454, London SE20 7WS PH: 020-8325-7337 Rob Saunders rob@deucemp.com www.deucemp.com Offers bands/artists a network of services spread all over the world. This includes Deuce Night gigs, tours, photo shoots, studio time, radio plugging, reviews, and various other means of promotion. Bands and artists registered with Deuce will also be featured frequently on the Deuce Radio Show broadcast on over 30 radio stations wordwide. Gorgeous Media Group 7551 Melrose Ave. #7, Los Angeles, CA 90046 PH: 323-782-9000 FX: 323-658-6189 Versa Manos versa@gorgeouspr.com www.gorgeouspr.com An entertainment media relations firm that offers 90-minute and 120-minute consultations with up-and-coming bands on how to establish their brand and build a solid foundation for future media campaigns. Call for more details and pricing. Echoroom Music PR Liam Golder echoroommusicpr@googlemail.com www.echoroommusicpr.co.uk I can help talented acts go the extra mile and push the boundaries further by gaining guaranteed radio, press and magazine exposure on a global scale. It would be great to work with you on your next release, and who knows we could be hitting the charts together. North Star Media PH: 818-766-2100 FX: 818-766-2105 db@northstarmedia.com www.northstarmedia.com Provides music-business administration, artist development, song placement and music licensing services to our clients, both consumers and producers of music. North Star Media exists to service our clients, and we constantly endeavor to improve upon that service. Our highest priority is supporting the talents of our artists in an effort to monetize their assets by providing song placement and music licensing services of unequaled quality to our clients. If you are an artist, songwriter or producer and would like to have NSM consider your music for pitching to Film/TV projects, please note our submission guidelines. Submission Guidelines: 1 CD maximum. Song titles and artist/writer names must be written on a tray card/CD case (not just on the CD itself!). Optional 1 page bio. Soundwave Management and Marketing Services 57 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511 PH: 203-789-1608 FX: 203-789-2262 info@TeamSoundwave.com www.teamsoundwave.com With Soundwave, you only pay for what you need. We will help you formulate a marketing plan. From there, it's your decision what you want to pay for and what you don't. 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. LaFaMos Marketing & Publicity 4657 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027 PH: 323-668-9383 FX: 323-668-9386 Hunter contact@Lafamos.com www.Lafamos.com We offer many services such as marketing and publicity, graphic & web design, press kit layout & design, radio promotion, procurement of album and show reviews, copyright & PRO registration assistance, legal referrals and everything else associated with the music business. Dream Town Media Melissa Hehring melissa@dreamtownmedia.com www.dreamtownmedia.com We create cohesive digital marketing and social media campaigns; develops websites; provides event and marketing services for independent musicians, artists and authors. We take the burden off you so you can focus on your creating art. Are you a musician looking for a way to get your music published and heard? Dream Town Media has the resources to help you get your music recorded. We can help you take your music to market. We have the relationships to get you spins and downloads. Are you tired of trying to go it alone? We can help. Miles High Productions PO Box 93157, Hollywood, CA 90093 PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829 mhpmanagement@mileshighproductions.com www.mileshighproductions.com Created to bridge the gap of companies working directly with music artists and entertainment based projects who are in need of additional marketing support. MHP also focuses on non-music ventures such as corporate brand building, cosmetics, gaming, sports and other industries. MHP's goal is to elevate your product or artist to a higher ground in an expedient timeframe by exposing them to new and existing online audiences. MHP also focuses on taking our campaigns one step further by cross-promoting all traditional methods of marketing with online opportunities for further outreach. Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions 389 12th St., Brooklyn, NY 11215 PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380 Ariel Hyatt contact@arielpublicity.com www.arielpublicity.com Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers! Encourageanaire.com 500 SW 10th St., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 info@encourageanaire.com www.encourageanaire.com A Grassroots/visionary-Oriented Miami based positive entertainment management company, sowing the inestimable virtues of faith, hope, love, encouragement, humility, integrity, patience & joy worldwide. All genres of thankful, joyful & encouraging music & art. Personal entertainment artist management/A&R & licensing/consulting/getworking. Jam Sessions Marketing PH: 212-671-2033 Forrest Casey JSMPromotions@gmail.com Helps musicians and singers promote their musical talent and/or product(s) and services through a niche publicity tactic that will be made available to the public via the internet and print marketing. JSM would like to discuss your goals and objectives to see if we are able to assist you with your next project. Vandala Concepts Box 22001, Vernon, BC V1T 9L7 PH: 250-309-1299 FX: 250-545-4822 Crystal Lee vandala@vandalaconcepts.com www.VandalaConcepts.com We do it all. We are a full service entertainment company dedicated to serving the needs of independent musicians around the world. We listen to EVERYTHING we receive. Daylle Deanna Schwartz Consulting Revenge Productions, PO Box 6802, FDR Station, New York, NY 10150 Daylle consulting@daylle.com www.daylle.com When major label artists sells 20,000 CDs, or even 200,000 CDs, they're treated like failures. When indies sell those numbers, they celebrate. I encourage you to develop your career first in order to give yourself more leverage to get a deal that will advance your career. Contact me about my fees if you need CONSULTING on how to make progress in your music career or need a shot of motivation by using my CAREER COACHING. I do it in person and by phone. 
3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS Punchsylvania Records 1309 Clara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1926 PH: 412-758-6163 Paul Howard Abbott, III paul@paulhabbott.com www.facebook.com/punchsylvaniarecords Proving artist with opportunities such as promotion, management, development, and touring. Monstro Discos Avenida Circular, N. 1192, Shopping Mil, Sala 01, St. Pedro Ludovico, Goiaonia GO - CEP: 74823-020 Brazil PH: 55-62- 3281-5358 FX: 55-62-3281-5358 Leonardo Bigode contato@monstrodiscos.com.br www.monstrodiscos.com.br The biggest independent Rock label from Brazil with more than 100 releases in catalog: CDs, DVDs, vinyl, comic books and more. Tosky Records Via Amelia, 5, 00181 Rome, Italy PH: 393336753257 FX: +39067858510 Giorgio Lovecchio info@toskyrecords.com www.toskyrecords.com Founded on n.4 different productions lines: Jazz, Pop-Rock, TV and festivals. Minus Head Records PO Box 460613, San Francisco, CA 94146 PH: 415 874-9318 Brad Hardie info@minusHEAD.com www.minusHEAD.com We are an independent record label. Our focus is on Hard Rock, Metal, Alternative and Electronic music. A-Blake Records 3710 Center St/ #101, Deer Park, TX 77536 PH: 281-479-3434 Blake Barnes blake@ablakerecords.com www.ablakerecords.com Stands out as one of the few independent labels with a diverse roster that spans many genres. Music is universal; the philosophy governing A-Blake Records is not confined by the artistic trappings of any one style of music. From Rock, Alternative, Urban, Pop or back to home-grown Texas Country, the music released by this progressive thinking label is all encompassing. You Rock Media Group Dominic Cioffi dominic.cioffi@yourockmediagroup.com www.yourockmediagroup.com An innovative music label that has created, protected, and begun packaging an unprecedented business model. With our uniquely formatted integration of content and media communications technology we are positioned to revolutionize entertainment, communications, and philanthropy. Furthermore, this model inspires investors AND participating audiences of nearly any age and means, with opportunities to earn equity. This model, within one - season, can elevate deserving partners and sponsor brands to an enviable and distinguished position. Independent Distribution Collective 880 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94107 PH: 415-292-7007 FX: 415-292-5007 newmusic@independentdistro.com www.independentdistro.com Helping the next generation of musicians get their music to market. Never before has a distributor opened its doors to the thousands of talented artists who work so hard to score a record deal. The idea is that many of these people could bring a CD to market, without the overhead of a middle man. IDC will actively promote its services to the thousands of bands and solo artists who have spent years trying to secure that ever-elusive distribution deal. "Independent Music Moving Forward!"  SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS Hello Music 1100 Glendon Ave. #1600, Los Angeles, CA 90024 PH: 888-240-0050 support@hellomusic.com www.hellomusic.com Dedicated to connecting today's best independent musical talent to real industry opportunities, because we believe that all great music deserves to be heard. Why do labels, publishers, ad agencies, and music supervisors partner with Hello Music to discover new artists and bands? Because hit songs, catchy instrumentals, and emerging tracks for commercials, videogames or TV/film productions don't just organically surface from digital sound gardens. The Hello Music digital scouting team is made up of industry advisors, successful songwriters and composers, world-class musicians, ex-label A&R ninjas, and independent music junkies that all share a love and passion for great music. MP3.com / Last.fm www.last.fm/uploadmusic/mp3com Upload your music. Reach 40 million fans for free. Your account gets you instant exposure on MP3.com and Last.fm. Napster UK artistrelations@napster.co.uk www.napster.co.uk Napster, the pioneer of digital music, announces the launch of their new mobile music streaming service, Napster Unlimited plus Mobile. The new service gives users instant access to the full Napster catalogue of over 15 million tracks through their mobile device. iMusician Digital PO Box 5282, Binzstrasse 23, 8045 Zurich, Switzerland ch@iMusicianDigital.com www.imusiciandigital.com We deliver your music to over 200 online shops starting with all the usual iTunes, Amazon and MOGs, as well as all the leading European shops like Spotify, 7Digital, FNAC.fr and Musicload.de. Indie Charts info@indiecharts.com www.indiecharts.com Indie music reviews, music charts, indie radio & free music downloads! JukeBoxAlive 311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 PH: 828-232-0016 Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com jukeboxalive.com Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off.  SECTION FIVE: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES Music Lunge support@musiclunge.com www.musiclunge.com A social networking website designed for fans, musicians and music lovers. PledgeMusic info@pledgemusic.com www.pledgemusic.com A way for you to help your favourite artists make their records. It helps artists and bands design a specifically tailored fundraising campaign to raise money for their next release. Pledge encourages the artists to participate with their fans in an exciting and unique way by creating an irresistible menu of exclusive content and experiences. The list can be anything from DJing at your house party, to attending a rehearsal, or even a movie and dinner with the band! Supernova Interactive PH: 888-777-0767 www.supernovainteractive.com Combines music and social media to create the largest promotional network of independent artists and fans in North America. Ning PH: 650-226-4224 www.ning.com The world's largest platform to create powerful, custom social websites. Top organizers, marketers, influencers and activists use Ning to create social experiences that inspire action. www.linkedin.com Over 100 million professionals use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas and opportunities. Stay informed about your contacts and industry. Find the people & knowledge you need to achieve your goals. Baidu Ting ting.baidu.com A social music site that allows its members to listen to music online, download copyrighted music as well as create their own music library. Think Pandora in China. It integrates a lot of social elements, such as searching for friends on ting's user's list and sharing music, albums or artists with them. SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND 6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL Bandit A&R Newsletter 68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK PH: +44-1983-524110 John bandit.42@aweber.com http://www.banditnewsletter.com Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc. LicenseQuote.com 19049 Janisse Ln. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 PH: 951-678-5725 www.licensequote.com Provides music licensing solutions for independent artists, labels and music publishers. It enables publishers to license their songs, recordings and related assets directly from their own websites. 
6.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION 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! CRT, Custom Products 7532 Hickory Hills Ct. Whites Creek, TN 37189 PH: 800-453-2533 http://www.crtcustomproducts.com Manufacturing, printing, packaging, fulfillment & distribution. Your All-In-One Custom Products SOLUTION! New Cyberian Systems 1919 O'Toole Way, San Jose, CA 95131 PH: 877-423-4383 FX: 408-884-2257 sales@newcyberian.com www.newcyberian.com A full-service CD / DVD manufacturer with facilities throughout the world. For the last few years we have positioned ourselves as a needs-orientated service provider to our clients. Keeping customers satisfied by providing highest quality products and services has been our guideline of business. No matter what your needs are, New Cyberian is your ultimate source for CD-ROM, Business Card CDROM, Shaped CD, Mini CD, DVD, CDR and CD Labels. 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. 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. KUFALA Recordings 1401 Park St. #103, Paso Robles, CA 93446 PH: 805-239-4201 FX: 413-254-9641 info@kufala.com www.kufala.com Plastic Sucks! That is why KUFALA only produces CD/DVDs in environmentally friendly packaging. We specialize in made to order short run CD/DVDs so if you are looking to make 1 to 500 units KUFALA is the partner you are looking for. KUFALA handles all the direct to fan live releases for Pearl Jam, Crowded House, Phish and many more ... so come on over and work with the pros and make your product eco-friendly. Creative Sound Corp. 5515 Medea Valley Dr. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 PH: 818-707-8986 FX: 818-707-8164 info@csoundcorp.com www.csoundcorp.com CD/DVD replication, special packages include graphics / high quality color printing. Full Guarantee for Competitive Pricing & Premium Quality. Plant Locations: California and North Carolina. Mention that you saw us in The Indie Bible and we will match or beat any advertised price.  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. Diamondisc Audio 204 Still Water Cir. Nashville, TN 37221 PH: 615-662-6870 FX: 615-662-6870 Doug Diamond info@diamondiscaudio.com www.diamondiscaudio.com A full service multimedia company specializing in CD Mastering services as well as Short-Runs of CDs and DVDs, CD/DVD replication, digital editing, enhanced CD development, song catalog archiving, audio restoration, MP3 mastering, multi-track to stereo mixing, 5.1 Surround Sound mixing and mastering, website design, digital content delivery, video editing, DVD authoring, graphic design and much more. Chances are, if it has to do with digital media - we do it! Soundmirror Mastering 76 Green St., Boston, MA 02130-2271 PH: 617-522-1412 FX: 617-524-8377 www.soundmirror.com With over 20 years of experience, our Grammy Award winning mastering engineers have mastered thousands of records for internationally renowned artists, bands and orchestras, giving each album the individual attention, expertise and the gentle touch it deserves. The Place...For Mastering 2508 Winford Ave. 2nd Fl. Nashville, TN 37211 PH: 615-686-1725 Alex Rockafellar alex@theplaceformastering.com www.theplaceformastering.com World class mastering for diverse artists of every genre. No matter what genre of music you work in or the size of your project, The Place...For Mastering has the experience, talent, and facilities to ensure you have the finest final product possible. We understand that creating your music exactly how you want it and then presenting it at the very highest professional level is important to every artist. 
6.4 RESOURCES - MERCH Moozikoo.com 119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205 Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com www.moozikoo.com What do we do? Simply put ... we sell merchandise and art of all kinds. In addition, we create personalized promotional items and authentic swag for our clients who are building or expanding their brand. What makes us different? A few things…first, we offer artisans and artists of all mediums a platform to sell their wares without requiring any kind of fees or minimal inventory to be included in our community. Customers can join our community for free as well, and a Moozikoo membership allows customers to receive specific discounts and sales alerts reserved only for “MooMembers” (our sales and discounts are not offered to the general public). JakPrints 3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 PH: 877-246-3132 FX: 866-900-0901 www.jakprints.com EcoGreen Stickers are Here! Introducing the world's first and only earth-friendly alternative to vinyl stickers. It's just as durable as vinyl but made from limestone and manufactured with zero water consumption or toxic agents. And the best part -- EcoGreen Stickers are a green product that actually costs less! Ultra Entertainment 4838 E. Baseline Rd. #121, Mesa, AZ 85206 PH: 602-334-4741 FX: 866-847-4508 www.ultraentertainment.com Everything we do here at Ultra Entertainment is about artist development. Our mission is to provide bands affordable tools, products, and services. All of those tools, products, and services are designed to get your band to the next level. We talk about the "Next Level" a lot here at Ultra Entertainment. What this means is simply a development process of learning and growing as an artist while at the same time growing your fan base. Mention this listing to receive FREE POSTERS! SMI Promotional Merchandise 7277 Hayvenhurst Ave. #B-9, Van Nuys, CA 91406 PH: 800-401-4488 Alana Wexler alana@smipromo.com www.smipromo.com We specialize in factory direct band merchandise, apparel and accessories. We have produced items for over 50 major tours. Just Buttons 25 Roy St., East Haven, CT 06512 PH: 330-288-8667 www.justbuttons.org Looking for high quality custom buttons at a price that won't break the bank? Whether you need ten or ten thousand , Just Buttons has a package for you. Our high quality 1", 1.25", 1.75", 2.25", 3.50", 2" Square, and 2.50 x 3.50 rectangle pins are perfect for political campaigns, bands, promotions, charities, non-profits, wedding favors, and much more. Need design help? Not a problem, contact us today and we'll make your vision a reality. We also offer key chains, bottle opener, and magnets. All of our prices include full color, set up, and FREE SHIPPING (to USA and on non-RUSH orders).  6.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT Big Bends PO Box 324, Plainwell, MI 49080-0324 PH: 888-788-2363 www.bigbends.com We strive to provide the highest quality guitar accessories possible to help Guitarists reach their full potential while also simplifying the lives of the Technicians that maintain their instruments. Each day we strive to recycle each scrap of paper, cardboard and plastic - to be the greenest, most Earth-friendly company we can be. Guitar Center PH: 866-498-7882 www.guitarcenter.com We help people make music. You're guaranteed the lowest price from Guitar Center. Period. If at any time within 30 days of your purchase from us, you find the identical item in stock and advertised by any other authorized dealer at a price lower than what you paid, Guitar Center will fully protect you. Just bring in that dealer's ad, along with your original Guitar Center receipt, and we'll gladly refund you 100% of the difference, plus another 10% of that difference. Westone - The InEar Experts PO Box 15100, Colorado Springs, CO 80935 PH: 800-525-5071 FX: 800-736-9576 music@Westone.com www.westone.com We have been at the forefront of in-ear musicians' monitoring technology since the early 1990's. Each one of our professional in-ear musicians' monitors is designed with one goal in mind; to help you hear accurately so you can perform at your peak - night after night, show after show. The true test of our monitor superiority is their acceptance by artists and their crews, and Westone has created custom monitors for acts ranging from Brad Paisley and Lee Ann Womack to Nine Inch Nails and Flyleaf. Visit our website for a list of the musicians that we've made products for. Mojave Audio 2711 Empire Ave. Burbank, CA 91504 PH: 818-847-0222 support@mojaveaudio.com www.mojaveaudio.com What makes Mojave different? A Mojave microphone's journey begins and ends in Burbank, CA. US made Jensen transformers and NOS (new old stock) tubes are shipped offshore and mated to capsules and bodies, according to David Royer's design specifications, at a highly respected factory that David has worked with for over 15 years. All Mojave microphones are constructed with respect to David's unprecedented research and attention to electronic design and quality. After assembly, they are shipped back to Burbank for extensive QC inspections. Prior to packaging, every mic is burned in for 24 hours and personally listened to by David. FingerPop PO Box 68842, Indianapolis, IN 46268 PH: 888-423-9222 info@fingerpop.com www.fingerpop.com Looking for new record sleeves, special mailing boxes for vinyl records, record cleaner, CD or record supplies of all types, Audio-technica turntables, headphones or...just want to take a peek at the latest retro-looking record players, radios, or jukeboxes from the old/new CROSLEY RADIO Company? We have it all! record & CD players and turntables, record cabinets & stands, headphones, jukeboxes for CDs, radios and CD & DVD supplies Sonic Distribution PH: 617-623-5581 x111 FX: 617-623-5857 Bob bob@sonicus.net www.sonicus.net Distributors of fine pro audio products. Magneto Audio Labs features the all new VariOhm! The latest in impedance control technology. Get more from your mics and preamps. Nimbus us designed for advanced audio and video content creation. Powered by Intel quad core technology. Microsonic Music brings you a range of earphones designed for the professional musician through to the everyday iPod user...  SoundsAtlanta PO Box 49266, Atlanta, GA 30359 PH: 404-329-9438 Bill Tullis soundsatlanta@aol.com www.soundsatlanta.com Our goal is to provide world-class quality recordings and products without breaking your budget. We have the latest gear and technology to make your next project perfect. Our turnkey approach makes it easy to do all production phases in one place, or mix and match for any task. No project is too large or small. We specialize in all styles of music, from Bach to Rock. Saint Claire Recording Company 2640 Spurr Rd. Lexington, KY, 40511 PH: 859-252-7272 John Parks info@saint-claire.com www.saint-claire.com We offer you 7,800 sq. ft. of recording studio bliss! Our facility is situated on 14 acres, just outside of Lexington, KY. We have luxurious overnight accommodations, one of the biggest control rooms in North America, and a gear list that can satisfy even the most seasoned professional. Come see for yourself why so many artists love to call us home! 6.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL Indie Artists Alliance 3495 Lakeside Dr. #144, Reno, NV 89509 PH: 775-376-8075 phil@mediamediainc.com www.indieartistsalliance.com A resource center site for independent musicians. Copyright Alliance 1224 M St. NW #301, Washington, DC 20005 info@copyrightalliance.org www.copyrightalliance.org We are committed to promoting the cultural and economic benefits of copyright, providing information and resources on the contributions of copyright, and upholding the contributions of copyright to the fiscal health of this nation and for the good of creators, owners and consumers around the world. MusicDish Edelweiss edelweiss@musicdish.com edelweiss.musicdish.com A joint partnership between MusicDish and Cosinus Arts of Vienna, focusing on the music industry in Germany, Switzerland and Austria (GSA). MusicDish Edelweiss features in depth news, articles, interviews and podcasts on the independent GSA music markets, with a special focus on its live music scene. Seven Simple Strategies for Musicians, Bands & Indie Labels PO Box 2385, Benicia CA 94510 PH: 707-567-3747 www.musicmarketingbook.net An eBook that describes exactly what you have to do to capture the audience that is perfect for you and your music. It will help you understand the mind set as well as teach you some time tested strategies that work! The Workbook will walk you through the process of creating a targeted market Media Plan unique to your act. The videos will show you "How To" use some tools that professional marketers use. 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. 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.
88tc88 www.88tc88.com A web based service, which bands, artists, musicians and labels may use to have their names, band names, song lyrics, song titles and album titles translated into Chinese to be be able to sell their music in Greater China. SoundOut www.soundout.com Research and audience insight tool for new music that guarantees accurate and objective insight into any track by any artist, powered 100% by real music fans & consumers. Used by artists, labels, radio stations and publishers of all sizes, SoundOut delivers easy to read reports available as Standard, Express or Pro which are designed to provide anyone who works with music a fast and affordable way to use audience insight when evaluating tracks. Fanatic.fm www.fanatic.fm A music sponsorship platform where brands and bands can find each other. Musicians publish a new album with sponsorship from brands. No corporate sell-out - musicians take full control over choosing sponsors. Christian Radio Weekly 5350 N. Academy Blvd. Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 PH: 719-536-9000 x101 Dave Koch dave@christianradioweekly.com www.christianradioweekly.com Subscription service that gives information on Christian music charts and airplay. Nielsen Soundscan nielsen.com/us/en/industries/media-entertainment/music.html Provides charts and insights for both music broadcast and sales. We capture in excess of 100 million song performances on more than 2,000 radio, satellite radio, network radio, and music video channels across Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States. Nielsen’s tracking of music sales data is used by all major and most independent record companies as well as distribution companies, artist managers, booking agents, concert promoters, performing rights organizations, government agencies, venue owners, traditional retailers, online retailers, and digital delivery companies. Nielsen’s data on airplay and sales is featured weekly in Billboard magazine and is widely cited by numerous publications and broadcasters as the standard for music industry measurement. mSpot music 455 Portage Ave. Ste. A, Palo Alto, CA 94306 PH: 650-321-7000 FX: 650-321-7077 www.mspot.com You've collected the music you love. Now mSpot Music lets you listen to all your music... anywhere - on your mobile phone, tablet, PC/Mac, or internet ready TV. It's easy. Add your personal music to your online music folder, then just open a mobile app or browser and your music will be right there. 5GB of storage CD Baby Music Store Widget diymusician.cdbaby.com/2011/05/how-to-sell-your-music-on-your-artistband-facebook-page/ We recently launched our new Music Store Widget, giving DIY artists a free and simple way to sell MP3s, CDs, and vinyl directly to fans. The customizable store can easily be embedded on your website, blog, or Facebook Page (through an HTML-enabling app like Static HTML: iFrames tab). Facebook’s importance as a music promotion tool is increasing every day, so we thought we’d give you step-by-step instructions on how to embed the CD Baby Music Store Widget on your Facebook band/artist Page. New Release Tuesday info@newreleasetuesday.com www.newreleasetuesday.com Created to inform Christian music fans of new releases every single week. Hundreds of new releases come out each and every year in all categories. NewReleaseTuesday.com is dedicated to introducing new titles by posting weekly new release updates as well as sending its growing community an HTML email newsletter every Tuesday. The site also keeps an up-to-date list of upcoming releases and through our online retail partners, we also list the latest pre-order offers. Global Reggae Top 40 info@reggaetop40.com www.reggaetop40.com The report displays a number of statistical indices and gives readers a simple but in depth insight on the performance of the Reggae industry on a global level. Mobile Backstage PH: 213-304-9716 Tom Greiter tom.greiter@mobilebackstage.com www.mobilebackstage.com A revolutionary new platform that completely redefines digital fan engagement. Mobile Backstage seamlessly fuses mobile and online social media to create a space where artist and fans experience a deeper and more personal connection. Through Mobile Backstage artist and fans can address each other directly. It allows users to post pictures, texts, video and audio material, comment on each other’s posts, find users around the world, locate gigs and events, buy music, tickets, merch and much more. We Are Hunted www.wearehunted.com We don't manually add any tracks or artists to the chart - that's not the way it works. The chart is based on what people all over the web are talking about and listening to so the only way to get in is for your music to be making waves around the Internet. If enough people are talking about you and listening to your tracks We Are Hunted will pick it up. The Music Bed 1227 W. Magnolia Ave. #520, Fort Worth, TX 76104 PH: 817-926-2424 Clint Simpson clint@themusicbed.com www.themusicbed.com A boutique music licensing website that caters to the wedding and non-profit industries. BandVista PH: 877-875-4470 support@bandvista.com www.bandvista.com Offers a leading web presence to local talent for an affordable price. By using industry leading BandVista tools, musicians can broadcast their sound and image within minutes and for a fraction of the cost and time others invest in similar websites! Hundreds of Layouts and Designs to choose from! Our system is designed to understand your look and feel, which means your website will look like yours and not like everyone else's. Truly build a unique web presence without being an expert developer. Our tools make this usable by anyone. Merch Music 110 Brookline St., Cambridge, MA 02139 PH: 617-596-4881 info@merchmusic.com www.merchmusic.com The ultimate DIY tool for musicians. We provide small labels with unique codes that allow fans to download your music, artwork, and/or videos! Artists attach these labels to their merchandise to sell at shows or on a download card to sell individually. Creative uses are endless - try it for free! MyNewsletterBuilder comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com www.mynewsletterbuilder.com A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.   6.9 RESOURCES - FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES Go To Team Productions PH: 888-455-4333 crew@gototeam.com www.gototeam.com A high-end video production company with markets in L.A., Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Nashville, and D.C. We specialize in filming musicians from all genres for the purpose of producing video for EPK's, live and studio performances, behind the scenes, music videos, interviews, cruises, and festivals. Some of the musicians we have filmed include T.I., Paulo Nutini, Serena Ryder, Jamie Foxx, Avett Brothers, Raekwan, NeedToBreathe, Sharon Van Etten, Chatham County Line, and Trey Songz. We also partner with MTV, VH1, Atlantic Records, and the Hopscotch Festival to create high definition footage and exceptional service for various artists. As a team of talented professionals, we are looking to give you a fresh and unique way to market your music. We aim to jumpstart your career and show people why you rock! 6.10 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10007-0030 PH: 212-220-3000 www.bmi.com Collects license fees on behalf of the more than 400,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers it represents and distributes those fees as royalties to members whose works have been publicly performed. As a performing right organization, or PRO, BMI issues licenses to various users of music, including television and radio stations and networks; new media, including Internet services and websites and mobile technology businesses such as ringtone and ringback providers; satellite audio services like XM and Sirius; nightclubs, discos, hotels, bars, restaurants and other businesses; digital jukeboxes; and live concert venues. SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers) 55 Music Square E., Nashville, TN 37203 PH: 615-320-0055 FX: 615-963-3527 www.sesac.com SESAC will represent the right for your music to be played in public. Songwriters and publishers are paid royalties based upon how much their songs are played. The system required to compute compensation is based on many factors, including state-of-the-art monitoring, computer database information and broadcast logs. Unlike ASCAP and BMI, SESAC utilizes a selective process when affiliating songwriters and publishers, resulting in a roster of affiliates who have personal relationships with the SESAC staff. In short, SESAC's creative staff provides affiliated songwriters and publishers with a level of service and attention unparalleled in the industry. SoundExchange 1121 14th St. NW. #700, Washington, DC 20005 PH: 202-640-5858 FX: 202-640-5859 info@soundexchange.com www.soundexchange.com Distributes royalties from internet airplay (ie: XM, Sirius, Live365). If you have had airplay from any internet sources, you probably have some royalties waiting for you. Sign up today!
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