This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me in May.
The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections.
1. Publications that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations/Shows that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3s or videos
5. Helpful Resources for recording artists
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2. SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
CFM Music Scene
859 Washington St. #247, Red Bluff, CA 96080
PH: 530-526-6371 FX: 530-529-3214
Losille losille@cfmmusicscene.com
www.cfmmusicscene.com
A webzine that introduces fans to artists and musicians who produce new, original, hot material. Interviews, press releases and CD reviews.
RockNet Webzine and Drummers Spotlight
1565 W. Main St. Suite 208 #169, Lewisville, TX 75067
Angela
rocknetwebzine@earthlink.net
www.Rocknetwebzine.com
I am a huge fan of Rock and Metal music. One thing I enjoy doing is going out to shows and meeting people. If you want us to review CDs for you, you can send all CD submissions to the above address.
Gutter Glitter.co.uk
queenoftiaras
admin@gutterglitter.co.uk
www.gutterglitter.co.uk
An Alternative music e-zine catering to Indie, Electro, Glam & Goth music.
Independent Reviewer Sheila Hash
846 Oshawa Blvd. N. Oshawa, ON L1G 5V6
Sheila
sheila.hash@sympatico.ca
www.high4records.com
High 4 Records will soon be adding a music review section to its website. Please contact me if you would like your CD reviewed.
Indie Islands Country Monthly
TJ Walsh
contact@indieislands.com
www.indieislands.com
We are a Country Music Magazine looking for Country music artists to do interviews with.
Palebear
ATTN: Reviews, PO Box 1191, Alhambra, CA 91802
www.palebear.com
Provides reviews and other resources for indie musicians. You don’t have to be a particular type of musician to use the site. A love of non-mainstream music is the only requirement. You can either mail your CD or use our e-mail submission form to send us an MP3.
Indie Launchpad
Colin Meeks
colin@indielaunchpad.com
www.indielaunchpad.com
We review, in our opinion, some of the best in independent music. Our podcast began
running in parallel since January 2006, featuring tracks from the
reviews we have already completed. We are always on the look out for
services and resources that can aid both the independent artist and
people looking to find good independent music.
inReview.net
www.inreview.net
An independent collective of writers and music fans. We write CD reviews, compose feature articles, and conduct interviews with our favorite artists and bands. We believe 100% in the integrity of the writing and the quality of the music.
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3. RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC
Bite Size Bonus Podcast
Ground Fl. 75 Newry St., Holyhead Anglesey, LL65 1HR UK
PH: +441407-765014
GD greendragonmedia@gmail.com
www.greendragononline.co.uk
One of the UK's most popular Podcasts playing and supporting independent artists worldwide.
The Home Made Hit Show
Tony Butterworth
homemadehitshow@gmail.com
www.homemadehitshow.com
Featuring exciting and original Rock, Acoustic, Blues and Pop music made by home based artists.
Bitjobs for the Masses! Podcast
54 Briery Rd. Halesowen, West Mids, B63 1AS UK
PH: 07790068549
Phil Coyne phil@bitjobs.net
www.bitjobs.net
An independent music podcast playing the very best music from around the world.
FEMALE FRONT
DJ Arhythmius
arhythmius@hotmail.com
www.femalefront.com
Internet radio station playing music by female vocalists, musicians and songwriters exclusively. The playlist contains an eclectic mix of genres, but most of the music falls under the mega heading of "Alternative". That means very little Pop or R&B/Hip Hop (because women are well-served by commercial radio in those formats) and very little Folk.
Monochrome Museum Internet Radio
Moll the Bat & John Mono
john@monochromemuseum.co.uk
www.monochromemuseum.co.uk
We try to help unsigned bands from around the world. We're trying to build a vast
network for bands and artists in an attempt to get them heard. We also write and produce
our own silly sketches, interview artists and get out to see as many
live bands as possible.
The Kaflooey Podcast
159 Cherry Tree Rd. Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4PQ UK
PH: 07712045613
Chris Sherry kaflooey@gmail.com
www.kaflooey.com
A comedy and music podcast featuring comedy sketches and independent podsafe music.
The Flashing 12 Podcast
55 Marlborough Pk. Ave. Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9DL UK
PH: 07767-443536
Paul & Janet Parkinson flashing12@gmail.com
www.theflashing12.com
We are known as "The Richard and Judy of podcasting". Janet stumbles her way through technology with Paul's (eyes raised to the heavens) help. We both talk about stuff and nonsense and tech and anything else that drifts past the window.
WCH Radio
GW Carver House, 3035 Bell Ave. St. Louis, MO 63106
PH: 314-718-7143 FX: 270-682-9474
John ODay
wchradio1@lycos.com
www.wchradio.com
Features independent artists, both signed and
unsigned from around the world. WCH Radio is sister station
to The Wave, and is part of the Next Step Promotions Group.
Our website is rich in content relative to the music
industry.
Adventures In Plasticland CKWR
19 Norfolk Ave. Cambridge, ON N1R 3T5
Spaceman Stan
spacedman40@hotmail.com
www.romislokus.com/eng/stan.html
Progressive, Acid, Stoner, Psychedelic, Garage, Indie and Rock music of the 60's up to now.
Tomorrow’s Dreams WATD
Box 284, 1271-A Washington St., Weymouth, MA 02189-2316
Steve & Bobbie Sands
tomorrowsdreams@comcast.net
www.tomorrowsdreamsshow.com
Spotlighting New England talent. No Heavy Rock or Rap. Most everything else goes.
Nette Radio
10455 N. Central Expwy. #109-503, Dallas, TX 75231
FX: 267-851-3130
Annette Conlon
submit@netteradio.com
www.netteradio.com/submit.html
From piano to Punk - it's great music by fab women artists. You MUST mail or fax our release form with your music. If you send an e-mail, please include SUBMIT: and your band name in the subject line!
Moozikoo Radio
PO Box 50322, Nashville, TN 37205-0322
Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com
http://www.live365.com/stations/moozikoo
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.
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4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
bandVillage
PO Box 2211, 32 Ellis Oaks Dr. Leicester, NC 28748
PH: 828-398-4453
Peter Fleming
peter.fleming@bandvillage.com
www.bandVillage.com
Provides promotional services and consignment CD sales for artists and labels, online and at festivals.
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Navigator Records "Charting A Course For Success"
1300 Division St. #105, Nashville, TN 37203
PH: 615-742-5581 FX: 615-742-8014
Chuck Thompson
info@navigatorrecords.com
www.navigatorrecords.com
For the new artist searching for a label deal and especially for those artist’s who have experienced the rollercoaster ride of being signed to a record label, have a loyal audience and a well-established touring base, the current music business climate makes the option of releasing their own CDs makes economic and artistic sense.
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.
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!
ANDARO Entertainment & Media Corp.
1000 S. Mitchell #D, Warrensburg, MO 64093
PH: 877-826-3276 FX: 877-826-3276 x006
Deacon deacon@andarorecords.com
www.andarorecords.com
A talent management, promotion, and development group with over 30 years major(s) experience. Home to ANDARO Records.
HomeBase Promotions
PO Box 680784, San Antonio, TX 78268
PH: 210-764-4760 FX: 210-764-4761
Takeyla Calhoun takeyla@homebasepromotions.com
www.homebasepromotions.com
Online promotions company providing profile listings, press releases, reviews, event management and website design. Specializing in Hip-hop/R&B music genres.
Nubreaks.Net.Label - Breaks & BreakBeat
Leninskiy pr.117, 198207 Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
PH: +7(921)314-0822 FX: +7(921)314-0822
Galimzhan Begimov begimov@gmail.com
www.nubreaks.net
A label set up by G*Brilliant in 2005 as a home for Russian breakbeat fresh and talanted artists. We are proud to have released some of the Russian finest tunes/EPs and artist albums.
Grape Soda Records
PO Box 229, Depew, NY 14043
PH: 716-698-8426
Timothy J. Finucane info@grapesodarecords.com
www.grapesodarecords.com
We are an open music record label always on the lookout for new talent.
Milestone Agency
PH: 972-977-8663 FX: 877-822-0643
D. Dumais ddumais@milestoneagency.com
www.milestoneagency.com
National booking/college agency. Committed to providing each artist/client with opportunities to enter new markets for optimal success. Please contact us for our mailing address.
IndieMusicBox.com Music Distribution
1621 Haight St. PMB 9, San Francisco, CA 94117
gig@indiemusicbox.com
www.indiemusicbox.com
A distribution and job search service for the music and music video industry. Please create an account to post your web link and access the funding library.
Worship Music Group
Marcia
distribution@wmgmusic.com
www.wmgmusic.com
A new full service Christian company, with three core divisions: Worship Music, Worship Urban, and WMG Distribution. Since inception, WMG has expanded its outreach with a growing and diverse family of artists, encompassing genres from RAP to inspirational, praise and worship to contemporary Christian. Unique to the industry.
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5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Indie Artist 411
6435 W. Jefferson Blvd. #125, Ft. Wayne, IN 46804
PH: 260-341-1137
Kris Marino admin@indieartist411.com
www.indieartist411.com
Promotion & digital distribution for independent artists.
Face-Pic.com
5 Viewpoint Office Village, Babbage Rd. Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2EQ UK
PH: +44 (0)1438-356-764 FX: +44 (0)1438-724-115
David Ames dave@face-pic.com
www.face-pic.com/
A UK social networking service (like myspace) that allows unsigned acts to upload music.
acousticfriends.com
www.acousticfriends.com
A new online community developed to provide a social network for Acoustic music fans, Acoustic musicians and others interested in Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Irish/Celtic, Old-Timey Stringband and the music of Singer-Songwriters. The site will enable established and aspiring acoustic musicians and bands to be seen and heard by posting their music, video and upcoming performance information, increasing their fan base.
PutItOnline.com
PH: 07957474268
Chris Ogunsalu
info@putitonline.net
www.putitonline.com
UK based distribution service geared towards helping unsigned artists sell their music and digital content worldwide.
Griffdog Records
17442 Apex Cir. Huntington Beach, CA 92647
PH: 714-375-6162
Thomas thomas@griffdogrecords.com
www.griffdogrecords.com
We are activly looking for new talent. Register on our website and make your music available for download.
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jukebox alive!
THE EVOLUTION OF INDEPENDENT MUSIC ONLINE
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Our Jukebox Player offers video as well as audio. Streaming video let's music lovers get the full picture of your band. DVD's can be offered for sale.
www.jukeboxalive.com
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6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
Pennsylvania Musician
PH: 717-506-4700 FX:
msa1663@adelphia.com
www.pa-musician.com
Created by musicians for musicians - from the newly anointed to the original masters. Our ultimate goal is to provide a home for all walks of musicians and to build a support community that is beneficial for all.
Jamble Magazine
67 Daisy St., Cardiff, CF5 1EQ UK
Ioan Everett info@jamblemag.co.uk
www.jamblemag.co.uk
Online music and travel zine focusing on the best up and coming acts from around the world.
Angelic Music
PO Box 61. East Molesey, KT8 6BA UK
info@angelicmusic.co.uk
www.angelicmusic.co.uk
A recording, publishing and meeting place to promote female artists and to provide a place to make contact with us and each other for help, support and advice on anything and everything from technical advice, getting gigs, promoting shows to - well you name it!
Open Music Factory
PH: +390331461367 FX: +390331461367
thevolution music@thevolution.net
http://www.openmusicfactory.com
We offer a forum focused on music collaborations as well as a personal jamroom, a store to sell your own original music CDs, a way to create your own internet radio streams and an opportunity to have your music played all over the world.
Westone Music Products
2235 Executive Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
PH: 719-540-9333 FX: 719-540-9183
Paul Carhart music@westone.com
http://www.westone.com/music
In-ear musicians monitoring and hearing protection products.
Abet Disc
1938 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016
PH: 626-303-4114 FX: 626-236-5591
info@abetdisc.com
www.abetdisc.com
Specializes in CD replication, DVD replication, CD duplication, DVD duplication, Audio Cassette and Video Duplication services for independent companies worldwide.
ABC Pictures
1867 E. Florida St., Springfield, MO 65803-4583
PH: 888-526-5336
www.abcpictures.com
Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry
Music Biz Academy
David Nevue dnevue@rainmusic.com
www.musicbizacademy.com
We aim to teach musicians how to use the Internet to their financial advantage and to arm musicians with all the information they need to move their music career forward in the 'real' world.
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.
GoldenROM CD Replication
3 Vertical Dr. Canonsburg, PA 15317
PH: 888-757-3472 FX: 724-746-0745
Derek
info@goldenrom.com
www.goldenrom.com
Whether you need one copy or millions, GoldenROM will produce the job on time and on budget. Our award winning Digital Cloning Laboratory(TM) thrives on CD replication services and DVD replication services perfection. You get exactly what you want, when you want it. That is our guarantee.
Dirtbag Clothing
1945 E. Francisco #F, San Rafael, CA 94901
PH: 877-347-8224 FX: 415-460-0206
Doug Canning contact@dirtbagclothing.com
http://dirtbagclothing.com
Killer Sport, Streetwear and Skate clothes. Wear it 'til it stinks!
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7. BURNLOUNGE PUTS THE POWER OF DISTRIBUTION IN THE HANDS OF THE ARTISTS AND THEIR FANS
by Jackie Goldstein, BowWow Media
© 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.
BurnLounge is a network of over 25,000 independent online music retailers that is changing the music retail business.
BurnLounge partners with all major and independent labels and independent artists to provide legally licensed non-exclusive music. For the thousands of independent artists who are not with any label, it puts them on the same playing field as labeled artists when it comes to the sale of their music. At no charge, an artist can submit a licensing request form and send a copy of their CD to BurnLounge. Within a few weeks it will be uploaded to the BurnLounge network of stores for sale. The artist makes .50-.70 per .99 download and $5 - $7 per $9.99 album download.
"It's the reincarnation of the corner record store", BurnLounge president/ COO and co-founder, Ryan Dadd says. "This whole concept is about the next generation of retail. It's about marketing to affinity groups, to people with shared interests."
"In the music business, we've always known that personal referrals and relationships lead to sales," says Stephen Murray, BurnLounge president of entertainment and co-founder. "The problem is there's been no way to quantifyably track that transaction.
But now it is possible with BurnLounge. Artists and fans can set up their own online stores with BurnLounge and allow their fans to open stores and become their online chain of stores. It puts artists in control of growing their distribution channel. The model allows store owners to make money from the sale of any media from their chain of stores as well as from directly building the business and growing their network. "Hardcore music fans, that's our core demographic. They love music so much and the idea of being able to tell their friends about the music they think is good and be able to sell it to them as a side job is really cool to them." says Murray.
Currently, independent artists rely on creating traffic to their websites where they provide the ability to order only their CDs. With BurnLounge, an artist can have a link from their site that leads fans to their BurnLounge site which highlights their music on their frontpage, but allows fans to purchase any music from the library during their visit. The artist makes money from the sale of other artist's music as well.
Its goals are to have not only the largest catalog of labeled and independent artists, but the largest catalog of underserved, rare, out-of-print and geo-specific music… and to have the largest music distribution channel.
Costs of music stores range from $30 where fans are able to sell music and earn points that they can redeem for music, to $430 plus a monthly $15 fee for the more serious "music mogul" who sees the opportunity to build teams and earn cash revenue from viral sales.
Check out our BurnLounge site at
www.bowwowmedia.com
While you're there scroll to the bottom and watch the commercial. If you want more information call 620-294-1200 ext 1 for a voice-on-demand overview.
Jackie Goldstein is a BurnLounge Independent Retailer. She was previously Art Director of Turner Broadcasting. She also founded, grew and sold a new media advertising agency. Jackie follows trends in marketing and entertainment, and seeing the growing trend in digital distribution jumped on the chance to be a part of this exciting industry. Email her about BurnLounge at
bowwowmedia@bellsouth.net
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