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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 RockStar Weekly 8123 - 112A St., Delta, BC V4C4Y9 april@rockstarweekly.com www.rockstarweekly.com Canada’s Rock music website, connecting music fans with the best in new and classic music through its interactive website, 24-7 Internet radio station and sponsorship of live concert events. RSW is the best way to reach music fans in the Great White North, the US and beyond. We also feature an "Indie Spotlight." Blues Reviews by Big Wayne 4555 N. Pershing Ave. #33-107, Stockton, CA 95207 Wayne Rinehart Wayne@LiveBluesTonight.com livebluestonight.blogspot.com We try to make certain that all submissions are considered for the limited review space available. We would prefer two CDs (one to go to the reviewer, one for use in house like cover shots, sampling, etc.). Please make certain that you include contact information. Rockin' Moms Tiffany Petrossi tiffany@rockinmoms.com www.rockinmoms.com Our mission is to promote, inspire, celebrate and provide promotional services that help the works and passions of Rockin' Moms at all stages of their careers, as mothers, artists, women, grandmas...all moms are rockin'! Songwriter's Monthly Allen a1foster@aol.com www.scribd.com/SongwritersMonthly Digital magazine with features and interviews with several artists each month. The Bay Buzz PH: 727-422-2427 Constance Hilton constance@thebaybuzz.org www.thebaybuzz.org A newsletter (e-zine) for and about local musicians in the Tampa Bay area. Will review CDs of local bands and those playing in the Tampa Bay area. Drahma Magazine www.drahmamagazine.com Online Hip Hop/Mix Tape magazine. MuzikReviews.com PO Box 147, Adams, MA 01220 PH: 413-236-9800 x105 Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck info@muzikreviews.com www.muzikreviews.com Indie music reviews & publicity services. Please be aware that our staff of writers will review all submissions fairly and honestly with the review we publish being an objective assessment of the music sent in for consideration. Our goal is to provide honest feedback relative to the music, good, bad or indifferent, for the artist as well as potential fans of the music. SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS KCRW 1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 PH: 310-450-5183 www.kcrw.com A community service of Santa Monica College, is Southern California's leading National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate, featuring an eclectic mix of music, news and arts programming. iheartradio NEW! new@iheartradio.com www.iheartradio.com Unsigned, undiscovered and ready to be heard? NEW! is a place where your music is recognized, a place where someone is always listening. Gain plays. Gain exposure. It's your chance to shine. By submitting to NEW!, your music could possibly be played on the radio! Additionally, your music could be discovered by more than 10 MILLION PEOPLE PER MONTH on over 400 radio station web sites across the country! Ready to be heard? Submit now! Fearless Radio 2150 S. Canalport #5B-1, Chicago, IL 60608 PH: 312-436-2771 webmaster@fearlessradio.com www.fearlessradio.com Founded in the summer of 2004, Fearless Radio began with an idea of combining internet technology and live broadcasting, bringing listeners a new experience in radio. WNWR mznindieradio@gmail wmznindieradio.ning.com Philadelphia based Hip Hop, Soul and R&B station. The Jazz Intersection James Harber thejazzi@thejazzintersection.org www.thejazzintersection.org We are an organization of Jazz lovers for Jazz lovers based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Where the Sun Always SHINES Cool. We are here to preserve Jazz. We offer you Jazz from around the world. Eos 4091 AMTC Center Dr. Clearwater, FL 33764 PH: 727-531-3105 www.eosartists.com The best value in background music for all types of businesses, including restaurants, hotels, offices, retail stores, and more. We are seeking up-and-coming unsigned artists and indie record labels to partner with us. A randomized, "artificial intelligence DJ" ensures everyone gets fair play time, whether they be a huge label or an artist with a single song. We'll put your music up on one or more of our numerous, genre-based channels, and every time you get played, you get paid! Radio Free Tunes Paul Carosi paul_carosi@yahoo.com www.radiofreetunes.com There's something for everyone on our collection of online stations from Pop, Rock, Jazz, Trip-Hop, Folk, Country and more. KROQ Locals Only 5901 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034 PH: 800-520-1067 Kat kat@kroq.com kroq.radio.com/shows/locals-only Show featuring Los Angeles area artists. I will NOT go to your MySpace page. I want a physical non MP3 CD. Radio Kaos Italy info@radiokaositaly.com www.radiokaositaly.com Features Rock, Punk and Alternative music. Radio Jukebox contact@ryanpugalsmusic.com www.blogtalkradio.com/radiojukebox Indie Pop singer Ryan Pugal hosts this online radio show supporting independent artists worldwide. Unsigned Artists Radio Julian Bankston julian@uaradio.net www.uaradio.net Our primary goal to provide you with a new revenue and distribution model for your music. You will also be featured on our internet radio station which is broadcast globally. Island Girl Radio PO Box 520, North Beach, MD 20714 PH: 301-908-4135 Deanna Dove islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com www.islandgirlradio.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. YouRockRadio.com Uncle Indie yourockmedia@gmail.com www.yourockradio.com The way radio was meant to be! In todays world of playlists and radio with zero personality You Rock Radio stands apart from the rest! Give us a listen and see what you've been missin'. We play the best Pop, Rock and Variety music the internet has to offer! 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 Planetary Group PO Box 52116, Boston, MA 02205 PH: 617-451-0444 FX: 617-451-0888 adam@planetarygroup.com www.planetarygroup.com Check out our radio team that provides full promotional services at the College, commercial specialty promotion, AAA, public, RPM, Hip Hop and Jazz; as well as targeted radio mailing services. We also do publicity! Is the only time you see your name in print when you open up the phonebook? Our veteran in-house publicity department will pitch your project to the print media moguls to help you get the results you need. UE3 Promotions Jen jen@ue3promotions.com www.ue3promotions.com Specializes in radio promotion, artist development, consulting services and corporate endorsement acquisitions, along with a state of the art music licensing division. Powderfinger Promotions 47 Mellen St., Framingham, MA 01702 PH: 800-356-1155 x234 radio@powderfingerpromo.com www.powderfingerpromo.com We have solid connections at over 500 college and AAA stations across the U.S. and Canada and hundreds of press contacts. National Record Promotion 137 N. Larchmont #500, Los Angeles, CA 90004 PH: 323-658-7449 FX: 323-658-7699 Larry Weir larry_weir@sbcglobal.net www.heartlandent.com We promote artists and groups at radio with an emphasis on independent labels and recording artists. Over the last five years NRP has worked with many major acts. National Record Promotion-NRP will assist you in weekly tracking reports...national chart activity & radio interviews. SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY BuzzPlant PH: 615-554-4871 Bob Hutchins info@buzzplant.com www.BuzzPlant.com Cutting edge internet and new media strategies for the faith and family market. We are helping clients to build their followers and fans, utilize video for creative communication,create iphone apps, and connect with people on a much deeper level. Musicbizpro 1765 N. Sycamore Ave. #213, Los Angeles, CA 90028 PH: 323-786-0419 info@musicbizpro.in www.musicbizpro.in A pioneer online Music Business Consultancy in India. It offers consulting services to independent artists and bands worldwide. It aims to sharpen the musical careers of independent artists and bands and to bring them into shape. Musicbizpro's commitment, knowledge, experience, and networking will certainly lead independent artists and bands to bring their music careers to the top. Due to the global experience and contacts of the company, it will experience phenomenal growth in this area. Doug Deutsch Publicity Services PH: 213-924-4901 Doug dougdeutschpr@gmail.com www.myspace.com/dougdeutschpr A full service publicity agency that specializes in tour promotion/publicity and CD release campaigns. Carnelian Agency PH: 360-752-9829 www.carnelianagency.com Our mission is to provide musicians with the services, products and resources they need with professionalism, integrity and an invested belief in the unlimited potential of our clients. Our vision is to offer a one stop artist’s services and products company with several departments under one parent corporation. We provide exceptional customer service and nurture each client relationship with personal dedication. CTW Promotions PO Box 40701, Redford, MI 48240 Mike Warden promotions@conquertheworld.com www.ctwpromotions.com We do MySpace promotion for labels, authors, bands and artists. Would you rather have your music profile blowing up daily or just sit there collecting dust? Countdown Entertainment 110 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001-6805 PH: 212-645-3068 FX: 212-989-6459 James Citkovic submitmusic@countdownentertainment.com www.countdownentertainment.com Represents bands, groups, singers, songwriters, musicians, composers, music producers and music managers to independent music labels and major recording labels for record deals, music licensing deals, film music deals, TV music deals, record distribution and music publishing. IndiePower.com PH: 818-505-1836 info@indiepower.com www.indiepower.com Started by industry veterans to further the goal of helping develop the cutting edge of new artists and labels with innovative marketing and talent. Combining 25+ years of valuable experience with an arsenal of talents and a passion for breaking albums and artists, Indie Power is about to add a few new pages to the history books! Aditude Advertising PH: 770-236-0738 info@aditudeadvertising.com www.aditudeadvertising.com Our specialty is helping you find and customize the perfect promotional look that will set your group, company or idea apart from the masses. AIF Records/Music Productions PO Box 691, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 PH: 914-510-9022 R. Jackson aifrecords@verizon.net www.robertjackson.net Artist career planning and consultation. Mailouts in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and or Asia to both major labels and indies. Music publishers, music supervisors for possible film/TV/ad agency soundtrack placement, internet record labels. 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 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. xo publicity PH: 503-281-9696 kaytea@xopublicity.com www.xopublicity.com Our firm developed out of a desire to help indie and smaller labels compete in the press race. We offer lower rates and maximum flexibility to make our campaigns run smoothly. XO has a staff of 12 who work on projects as a team. The XO policy is to ensure the continued development of relationships with our artists, labels, writers and editors. Along with press we also offer radio campaigns.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS YES Records & Management PO Box 322, Henly Beach, SA 5022 Australia Phil info@yesrec.com www.yesrec.com Record label also offering physical distribution within Australia & worldwide digital distribution through IODA. Looking for a label? YES Records is always looking for new Rock bands to show the world. Mesa Records 5402 Odessa Ln. Austin, TX 78731 PH: 512-247-6390 Rob Hinton rob@mesarecords.com www.mesarecords.com We are an independent record label that specializes in unique musical talent with quality sonic recordings. IndieRhythm 160 Aztec Way SE, Acworth, GA 30102 PH: 678-574-6310 James McCullough sales@indierhythm.com www.IndieRhythm.com A CD megastore that is dedicated solely to independent music and the artists that create this music. We've got room for all styles, genres and categories! Apocrypha Records PO Box 2570, San Francisco, CA 94126 PH: 503-616-3247 FX: 866-395-9752 John MacMurphy info@ApocryphaRecords.com www.ApocryphaRecords.com Metal only record company that provides label and distribution services for artists and other labels. SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS Hitlab PH: 818-441-3776 Steve Owens steve@hitlab.com www.hitlab.com Wanna find out if you have the music chops to compete with Madonna, The Rolling Stones or Timbaland on the charts? Then join Hitlab today! Hitlab is an online lab where musicians can come and test out their songs to find out if they have a potential hit on their hands. Hitlab uses revolutionary DHS technology (Dynamic Hit Scoring) which compares your song’s hit potential to the Top 100 Billboard hits of the past 6 years! BuskerLabel www.buskerlabel.com An online comunity where fans can discover new music, sponsor their favourite artist and get early and exclusive access to unreleased albums. The idea is to bring together a number of fans willing to sponsor a digital work so that it can be released and the artist can be payed. Justin.tv www.justin.tv The easiest way to create live video and show anyone in the world what's happening right now. Using only a laptop, you can share your event, class, party or thoughts, live, to anyone in over 250 countries while they chat in real-time with you and with other viewers. Justin.tv makes it fun, easy and fast to gather and engage with a live audience. 440Music Internet Radio www.440music.com We are a data warehouse of music that musicians upload directly. We do not ship CDs from our office. We allow the copyright owner to sell downloads, CDs, eTickets, posters, t-shirts or other tangible items from our web site. We do not deliver music to other download retailers, such as iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, any other. We provide independent musicians a place to sell you the music and then we pay the artist right away. Youku www.youku.com China's leading internet video website. NashvilleRadio.tv PH: 832-338-2926 James Henderson dj@nashvilleradio.tv www.nashvilleradio.tv Dedicated to promoting indie music to the film and video services. Hello Music help@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. Our team will listen to and evaluate your music. We categorize the content based on quality and determine if your music fits with one of our many partner opportunities. Slicethepie info@slicethepie.com www.slicethepie.com Connects artists with music fans and those looking to invest in the best new music. Artists can raise money through Slicethepie to record and release their album. 1. Artists upload their tracks.2. Music fans (we call them Scouts) are paid to review and rate those tracks. 3. The artists with the best rated tracks will go on to the Showcase where Investors or anyone for that matter, can choose which artist they'd like to invest their money in. Klicktrack Box 1336, SE-621 24 Visby, Sweden info@klicktrack.com www.klicktrack.com An instant, hassle-free solution for artists and labels who wants to sell MP3s online. Klicktrack provides ready-made, fully operational music download stores. All you need to do to make your music available to consumers is sign up for a Klicktrack store and upload your music - the rest is handled by us. Music Gorilla 12407 Mopac Expressway N. 100-312, Austin, TX 78758 PH: 512-918-8978 FX: 212-258-6394 Alexia info@musicgorilla.com www.musicgorilla.com Exposure to major labels, indie labels, film studios and publishers. Music Forte 931 W. 75th St. #137-261, Naperville, IL 60540 PH: 888-659-2867 Greg Percifield greg@musicforte.com www.musicforte.com As a social network, we're unique in that we cater to only musicians and music enthusiasts. We've also taken a very intricate approach in seeing that our network is powered by the musical soul. This means that you'll discover music and services that are relevant to you in a myriad of ways. 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 COMMUNITY: The Lehigh Valley Music Conference PO Box 222, Ashfield, PA 18212 PH: 570-818-4100 Ian musicnominations@aol.com www.communitylvmc.org The world's most innovative, pro-musician & pro-active, inspirational & educational & networking FUN EVENT for everyone involved in the wonderful world of music. THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE with your registration you can win a $1000 Martin Guitar, Showcase & possibly be the winner of $400, $200 or $100, get a free full color ad display in the Community Program & Guide and get the music biz tools you need to get organized & motivated along with follow-up care for you & your music by our always loving musicians staff. For soloists or bands: 1. $50 registration until March 31st for all 3 days. 2. 1/4 page full color ad display in the Community Program. 3. Free raffle number for $1000 Martin Guitar. 4. Fifty on site 30 minute Showcases. AND forty slots for the 200 Seconds Juried Showcase with $400, $200 & $100 ready for the top 3 performers/songs. 5. We help you test market your music to 10 radio stations. 6. We help you develop a chapter of our 501 c3 non-profit corporation, MAPPS, Inc. & a regional Music Awards Show. 7. Follow--up help & coaching for a month. 8. An entry into our 10 Percent Giveaway for 8 Lucky Winners. New Music Now Unsigned PO Box 219, Centereach, NY 11720 PH: 631-588-3753 Sondra Mitchell sondramitchell@cinnamont.com www.cinnamont.com A cable TV show broadcasting from Long Island, NY that showcases unsigned talent. Unzipped www.JanSport.com/unzipped Blog bringing you profiles of artists we support, often with free downloads and exclusive content you won’t see anywhere else. It’ll tell you where we’ll be, what we’re up to, and how you can participate. On top of that, keep checking back because they’ll be plenty of opportunities to win free bags, show tickets, magazine subscriptions and more. TuneWiki www.tunewiki.com The first VC backed company attempting a profitable, legal exploitation of lyrics. The absolute majority of internet based lyrics are illegal and not licensed, hence generating very little income for publishers and writers. We would like to change that. We bring lyrics to the place they need to be: a click away from the actual song playback. MusicDishChina china.musicdish.com Insights into China's NEW music industry! Global Jazz Network "Women in the Groove" PH: 443-642-8482 Tamm E. Hunt info@theglobaljazznetwork.com www.theglobaljazznetwork.com Celebrating The Global Jazz Network Women who compose, sing & play Jazz & Blues! China Music Radar chinamusicradar@gmail.com www.chinamusicradar.com A blog about the music industry in China, especially the emerging popular music scene and related trends, from independent to mainstream artists. New Faces of Country Music 819 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203 PH: 615-327-4487 FX: 615-329-4492 www.crb.org Each year, the CRB surveys CRS radio station attendees to determine the most promising artists of that year. This is often the very first national honor that a Country artist receives. These artists perform for radio at the New Faces of Country Music dinner, which concludes CRS. Nearly every major Country artist today. Express In Music PH: +65-6784-4602 ask@expressinmusic.com www.expressinmusic.com Chinese based company that features a platform that connects people's needs in delivering their message emotionally through original Music. With a social element to spread recognition for local musicians, we hope to promote these talents from composers to sound engineers to performing artists - an opportunity to touch the lives of others through their music in a special personalised way. TuneVision info@sonicswap.com www.tunevision.com When you play a track in Tunevision, we simultaneously search many music video sites to find the best videos to play. This gives you access to millions of videos in the largest combined music video library on the web. The results are fantastic. Headliner.fm PH: 347-788-8066 feedback@headliner.fm www.headliner.fm Helps bands and artists promote themselves on the social web quickly, easily and authentically. Headliner promotes your band by sending out artist/band endorsed and approved marketing messages for like bands. Think of Headliner as a promotion exchange for bands and artists. MusicPro Insurance Agency 45 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797-2002 PH: 800-605-3187 FX: 888-290-0302 Julie insurance@MusicProInsurance.com http://www.musicproinsurance.com Affordable and convenient insurance for musicians, including instruments, equipment, studio, tour, composer's liability, travel accident and health. Festival Network Online www.festivalnet.com There's nothing like a live performance! FNO lists more than 7,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. Search by 22 different music genres, event attendance, zip code radius & more. Plug in festival dates with club dates.
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION CD Poster Shop PMB 349, 4676 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302-1902 info@cdpostershop.com www.cdpostershop.com We focus on providing quality CD duplication, CD inserts and posters at affordable prices. We have a CD release package, which includes 100 retail ready CDs, 50 posters, with a free UPC-A barcode and CD Baby setup starting at $230. 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. CD Rollout 1222 11th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 PH: 800-811-7478 Mike Naylor mike@cdrollout.com www.cdrollout.com We offer CD and DVD replication, CD and DVD manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your CD or DVD at wholesale rates. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies. Check out what we can do for you! CD Man PH: 800-557-3347 sales@cdman.com http://www.cdman.com Since day one, our mission has been to make manufacturing compact discs easier and cheaper for independent artists. CDman has always prided itself on offering the best quality CDs at the lowest price, while maintaining fast and friendly customer service and support. We work with all clients to achieve 3 main goals; 1. Select excellence in quality above all. 2. Get the best price possible. 3. Maintain great customer support and VIP treatment no matter what size the order. Crazy Daisy Productions 4257 Barger Dr. #171, Eugene, OR 97402 PH: 541-517-1458 FX: 425-790-0630 Erik Veach info@crazymastering.com www.crazymastering.com Our state-of-the-art CD mastering provides high-quality professional sound at a price anyone can afford. Have all the tracks you can fit on a single audio CD (up to 80 min) mastered for only $279! SongMastering.com 6904 St. Rt. 133, Blanchester, OH 45107 PH: 513-728-0769 Jim Mason jimmason@songmastering.com www.songmastering.com I see songmastering.com as the final step in the recording process, it is a way to give yourself that extra bit of confidence before you post your tune on the net. I see my service as an audio Jiffy Lube, where you can get your song fine tuned for public consumption. I am an independent artist like you and know how important it can be to have the best sounding recordings possible. ACMastering PH: 800-335-9103 Adrian Carr adrian@acmastering.com www.acmastering.com There has been a huge paradigm shift in our music industry. Although technology is cheaper and more available than ever there is a greater need for experience and excellence as a producer and mastering engineer. I offer the New York City famous facility Mastering Sound without the famous facility price! 5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH ABC Pictures 2838 N. Ingram Ave. Springfield, MO 65803 PH:417-869-3456 FX: 417-869-9185 www.abcpictures.com Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry Band Merch Canada PH: 778-988-4286 Chris Murphy chris@bandmerch.ca www.Bandmerch.ca Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada’s hottest up-and-coming musicians. Band Merch Canada PH: 778-988-4286 Chris Murphy chris@bandmerch.ca www.bandmerch.ca Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada`s hottest up-and-coming musicians. Imprint Indie Printing 3449 Technology Dr. #212, North Venice, FL 34275 PH: 941-484-5151 FX: 941-484-5154 Walter walter@iloveimprint.com www.iloveimprint.com Since 1994 we've been helping people create projects to be proud of. We understand every step in the process of putting out records and CD's... We know this because we have done this ourselves... From 7 inch covers to posters, CD replication to custom print work, we take as much pride in your project as you do. We are equipped to give you the best quality at great prices. No matter how big or small your project is, we handle them all with the same attention to detail and care.
Dot On Shaft Guitars 37 Livingstone St. W., Barrie, ON L4N 7J2 PH: 705-812-1061 http://dotonshaft.com "The Dot On Shaft name is incredibly significant to us because it represents principles that are near and dear to our hearts and beliefs that we choose to live by. We strive to be independent from the rest, innovate in ideology, intelligent in thought and iconic in stature. WTSmedia 2841 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 PH: 888-987-6334 FX: 423-894-7281 Micah Boaz mboaz@wtsmedia.com www.wtsmedia.com CD & DVD recordable media, CD & DVD duplicators, blank audio cassettes, video tapes, labels, professional audio/video recorders and a variety of pro-audio products WTS Media offers the very best. We carry a full line of well-known, professional-grade audio equipment including: Microboards, Shure, Graff, Fender Audio, Verbatim, Sennheiser, Nady, Tascam, Rimage, Marantz, Sony, and many others. Pick Guy PO Box 70, Westfield, IN 46074 PH: 317-698-5141 Marty Camire pickguy@verizon.net www.pickguy.com Get NOTICED with custom printed guitar picks! Get guitar picks printed with your own artwork! Our custom printed guitar picks are a great way to promote your band or event and make excellent gifts. Muzik Studio 14 Chesler Sq. Succasunna, NJ 07876 PH: 973-927-7250 info@muzikstudio.com www.amuzikstudio.com We do full production Recording in a friendly, relaxed environment. Our Engineer is Pro-Tools certified and experienced in every phase of the recording and production process. Whether your project is ready to go or in pre-production; MuZik Studio will help you achieve your dream. In-house musicians available including drums and percussion. We are a modern equipped results oriented studio!
COMMUNITY: The Lehigh Valley Music Conference PO Box 222, Ashfield, PA 18212 PH: 570-818-4100 Ian musicnominations@aol.com www.communitylvmc.org The world's most innovative, pro-musician & pro-active, inspirational & educational & networking FUN EVENT for everyone involved in the wonderful world of music. THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE with your registration you can win a $1000 Martin Guitar, Showcase & possibly be the winner of $400, $200 or $100, get a free full color ad display in the Community Program & Guide and get the music biz tools you need to get organized & motivated along with follow-up care for you & your music by our always loving musicians staff. For soloists or bands: 1. $50 registration until March 31st for all 3 days. 2. 1/4 page full color ad display in the Community Program. 3. Free raffle number for $1000 Martin Guitar. 4. Fifty on site 30 minute Showcases. AND forty slots for the 200 Seconds Juried Showcase with $400, $200 & $100 ready for the top 3 performers/songs. 5. We help you test market your music to 10 radio stations. 6. We help you develop a chapter of our 501 c3 non-profit corporation, MAPPS, Inc. & a regional Music Awards Show. 7. Follow--up help & coaching for a month. 8. An entry into our 10 Percent Giveaway for 8 Lucky Winners. We All Make Music 12 W. 27th St. 12th Fl. New York, NY 10001 PH: 646-486-7109 FX: 646-486-6583 www.weallmakemusic.com Dedicated to helping musicians make it on their own terms. Whether you’re a budding superstar hoping to take the next step or just a weekend rocker looking to pick up a few new tricks, we’re here for you. For musicians, by musicians, WAMM is a resource for news, tips and inspiration on everything the new millennium musician needs to thrive. Let us help you create, play, record, produce, promote and monetize your music the way you want. North by Northeast Music and Film Festival 189 Church St. LL, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7 PH: 416-863-6963 FX: 416-863-0828 info@nxne.com www.nxne.com Canada’s #1 showcase for new independent music, where fans can catch great local and international performers at intimate venues. An industry conference featuring celebrity interviews as well as panels and information exchanges for artists and music-biz professionals. NXNE has always been about the music. The festival gives 500 local, national and international artists the chance to rock the crowds and to showcase for agents, talent buyers, media, promoters, labels and management company heavies at a variety of essential downtown venues.
MXP4 www.mxp4.com Powers new interactive music solutions for artists, fans, brands, labels and distribution platforms. We believe that people are more and more going not only to play the music, but play with it! Topspin 1538 20th St. 1st Fl. Santa Monica, CA 90404 artistrelations@topspinmedia.com www.topspinmedia.com A technology-focused direct-to-fan marketing, management and distribution platform. We help artists manage their catalogs, connect with fans, and generate demand for music. We emerged from stealth mode in June 2008 and we’ve been slowly lifting the veil to reveal our products to a broader group of artists, managers and labels, most of whom are actively using our technology today to market and sell music directly. SoundCloud Rosenthaler Str. 13, 10119 in Berlin Mitte, Germany contact@soundcloud.com www.soundcloud.com Lets you move music fast & easy. The platform takes the daily hassle out of receiving, sending & distributing music for artists, record labels & other music professionals. Echo Nest contact@echonest.com www.echonest.com Our Musical Brain reads about music, constantly analyzing millions of blog posts, reviews, playlists and discussion forums to understand how the online world describes every artist, album and song. CDstands.com 30 Compton Way, Hamilton Sq. NJ 08690 PH: 609-689-1711 Scott Clark info@cdreview.com www.cdstands.com We manufacture our own line of CD boxes for artists to sell their music at shows or in stores. 5.9 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES Futurednb www.Future-dnb.com You can expect the the usual features such as your own customizable profile with free music, video and image hosting giving new artists the opportunity to distribute their media socially with an embeddable music and video player. WhoTune www.whotune.com Online music community promoting unsigned artists, music education, music products & music news. Everything those involved in music making need. Heavy As Hell www.heavyashell.com A community-based popularity website with an emphasis on all things pertaining to heavy music. It combines social bookmarking, blogging, and syndication with a form of non-hierarchical, democratic editorial control. News stories from other websites are submitted by fans of Rock, Metal, & Punk, then are promoted to the front page through a user-based ranking system. This means that all users collectively take on the role of editor! Fans of heavy music submit the links and then vote on what stories are good enough to be on the front page. It is truly all about the fans with this site! Music Engineering & Technology Alliance (METAlliance) www.metalliance.com A supportive network and collaborative community in which producers, engineers and audio technology manufacturers work together to ensure the highest standards of audio production and delivery through developing consumer formats.
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