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This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me this past month. The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections. 1. Publications that will REVIEW your music |
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2. SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED The Silverfish Magazine 407 Lake St. B24, Ithaca, NY 14850 PH: 717-940-7075 Trigger iamthetrigger@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/thesilverfishmagazine Offers open forum reviews on independent music, photography, art and culture. BillyBop v.z.w., Van Hauwaert Patrick, St-Arnolduslaan 47, B8200 Brugge, Belgium Mr. Blue Boogie BillyBopCdReview@pandora.be www.billybop.be Dedicated to Roots & Rockabilly music. Album reviews, contests, band promotion and much more. Promoting your roots album on Billy Bop is the best way to be seen & heard in Belgium because many organisers & promoters stop by our site! Ear Taste PO Box 1257 Sabinal, TX 78881 Soos soosict@yahoo.com eartaste.blogspot.com/ We listen to full CDs and write about 1 cut in particular. Independent Music Reviewer J. Niimi 5431 S. Harper Ave. #1W, Chicago, IL 60615 PH: 773-288-2796 country_goodness@hotmail.com I'm a music journalist based in Chicago and a contributor to Spin, Seattle Weekly, City Pages (Minneapolis), SF Weekly, Dusted, The Village Voice, The New Zealand Listener and Perfect Sound Forever among other publications. I also cover music and arts each week for the Chicago Reader, the city's main alt-weekly paper. Cord Magazine #003-2275 W. 43rd Ave. Vancouver, BC V6M 2E2 PH: 604-868-2666 Andy Scheffler andy@cordmag.com www.cordmag.com Online music magazine covering CDs, live shows and features. Primarily Rock bands spanning the genre from Alt-Country to Industrial. Alarm Press 53 W. Jackson Blvd. #1256, Chicago, IL 60604 Kristin Reynolds kristin@alarmpress.com www.alarmpress.com We listen to thousands of CDs and attend live concerts in order to bring you inspirational artists who are fueled by an honest and contagious obsession with their art. Hippo Music and Nitelife 49 Hollis St., Manchester, NH 03101 PH: 603-232-7569 Erica Febre efebre@hippopress.com www.myspace.com/ladyfebre I work for a publication called The Hippo and my section is called Hippo Nite. Basically I write profile and preview articles on local musicians as well as mainstream musicians that come to the area to perform. Venus Magazine 2000 N. Racine #3400, Chicago, IL 60614 PH: 773-327-9790 FX: 773-296-6103 Kristina Francisco kristina@venuszine.com www.venuszine.com Featuring women in music, art, film and more. UBO Services PO Box 160365, Sacramento, CA 95816-0365 PH: 916-718-9804 Aaris Schroeder ubomag@gmail.com www.myspace.com/ubomagazine A Hip Hop magazine that promotes underground, unsigned and independent artists through media! We will create press kits, contact media sources, mail kits and follow up with sources to ensure a high chance for review! Lostmusic 32a Leasowes Rd. London, E10 7BE UK PH: 07966-688030 Trevor McCabe tmc@lostmusic.co.uk www.lostmusic.co.uk We are constantly searching for new music to give us that buzz. That thrill. The tingle down the spine. If you are in a band or are a record label that has music that you think will make us shriek with delight - get in touch - We are always looking for new bands to hear/review/feature.
  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 Martin greendragonmedia@gmail.com www.greendragononline.co.uk One of the UK's most popular podcasts playing and supporting independent artists worldwide. WCH Radio GW Carver House, 3035 Bell Ave. St. Louis, MO 63106 PH: 314-718-7143 FX: 270-682-9474 John ODay wchradio@gmail.com www.wchradio.com We try to play as much indie music as possible. 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. Gospel Unlimited PH: 450-692-9115 Russell & Ann Marie gospelunlimited@gmail.com www.gospelunlimited.ca A Montreal TV and radio show featuring uplifting Gospel music, exciting interviews and intriguing commentaries. Sirius Music 1/22 The Avenue, Corrimal, NSW 2518 Australia PH: 42-853691 Paul Headon pheadon@tpg.com.au www.emanationsinsound.com Ambient/Meditational/World Fusion. The best from around the world. Please e-mail first. Mp3this/Breakthrough Windsor 4553 Hunt Club Cres. Windsor, ON N9G 2P6 PH: 519-250-0034 Jonathan Nehmetallah john.nehmetallah@gmail.com www.mp3this.blogspot.com We are both a MP3 blog and radio show that is always interested in new indie music. Olive's Brain Independent Radio Brad Stevenson olivesbrain@hotmail.com www.olivesbrain.gotdns.com An online radio station that plays only independent music. WGJB (World Gospel Jazz Broadcast) 21901 Mada Ave. Southfield, MI 48075 PH: 734-658-9482 FX: 248-356-2021 Norvell Molex Jr. spiritaldance@comcast.net xianz.com/Norvell We play Jazz artists that choose to give God praise through the gift of music. Lisa's Walk The Talk Show 3160 Wellner Dr. NE #300, Rochester, MN 55906 PH: 507-536-4082 Lisa Lisa@lisaswalkthetalk.com www.lisaswalkthetalk.com Syndicated one hour weekly radio show--going daily in 2007 featuring all genres. Heart-to-hear talk with artists. They get 5-7 songs played on at least six stations. We WANT MORE INDIE artists! Music Business Radio 1310 Clinton St. Ste. 200, Nashville, TN 37203 http://www.MusicBusinessRadio.com Features interviews with various industry professionals giving the listener their insight and expertise into the business. Independent bands, musicians, and songwriters can submit music for review on "Dave's Demo Derby." In this section on the show, your music will be heard by host David Hooper and his guests for the first time, live on the air. It will then be reviewed. First Class Hip-Hop firstclasshiphop365@yahoo.com www.firstclasshiphop.com We play all forms of Hip-Hop & R&b, from Gospel to Gangsta to Underground. We accept submissions from independent artists. Our requirements are that, the lyrics have to be original, the beat has to be original (no mixtape beats) and it has to be a radio edit (a.k.a "clean version"). Gone Fishing for Blue Skies bigfoot@gonefishingforblueskies.com www.gonefishingforblueskies.com An internet show based in Japan, introducing quality Independent Music from around the globe. Delivering melodious music of all genres. We are inviting music submissions for exposure opportunities to Japanese true music lovers. Contact us for submission details. MyMusicStream Andrew Drake andrew.drake@mymusicstream.com www.mymusicstream.com Streaming internet radio and music video site for bands, solo artists and music fans! Smokestack Lightnin' WUCF 200 Shell Point W., Maitland, FL 32751 Norman Thompson blues@smokestacklightnin.com www.smokestacklightnin.com Syndicated show playing Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk, Blues/Rock and Zydeco. UNsigned Music Show WPMD TEE-M (Tariq) tmGig@yahoo.com www.wpmd.org A genre busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on. We have a new segment called "Blinded by the Spotlight" which features 3 songs from an indie band's album. WGVR 1343 Clipper Heights Ave. Baltimore, MD 21211 airplay@wgvr.com www.wgvr.com Southern and Country Gospel music's prime time. Please notify us via the form on our contact page that you will be sending music. Worldwide Music Exchange WDYN 1318 East lT, Russellville, AR 72801 Ray cfans@arkansas.net www.wdyn.com We play all indie music in the following formats: Traditional Country, Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, Southern Gospel, Rockabilly Hillbilly and Mountain music.
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions 325 W. 38th St. #505, New York, NY 10018 PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380 Ariel Hyatt ariel@arielpublicity.net www.arielpublicity.com Professional promotional services for Indie artists. Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion 1828 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90404 PH: 310-998-8305 FX: 310-998-8323 Bryan Farrish airplay@radio-media.com www.radio-media.com Indie airplay promotion to commercial, commercial specialty, and college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. Morphius Records 100 E. 23rd St., Baltimore MD 21218 PH: 410-662-0112 FX: 410-662-0116 Simeon Walunas simeon@morphius.com www.morphius.com Over 13 years of great Pop, Rock, Punk & Hip Hop releases. Sell your CDs and MP3s! bandplanet.com - The Global Talent & Artist Network Morgenrainstrasse 10, 8620 Wetzikon, Switzerland PH: +41-43-477-53-79 Ernest John Fleckenstein info@fibd.biz www.bandplanet.com A website where bands can promote themselves. Sell your music, use our booking service, promote your band, find airplay for your songs on Planet Radio and develop your fan club. Thompkins Marketing 3262 Westheimer #310, Houston, TX 77098 PH: 713-609-9607 FX: 801-469-5035 TC Thompkins thompkins@thompkinsmarketing.com www.thompkinsmarketing.com Urban promotions, distribution & entertainment consulant. Planetmeridian PR 5039 Old Waynesboro Rd. Hephzibah, GA 30815 PH: 201-521-9742 Chase or Harry planetmeridian@aol.com www.planetmeridian.com Independent PR, Urban marketing and event planning. Chrematizo Label Group PO Box 21370, Minneapolis, MN 55421 PH: 612-208-0300 FX: 612-208-0301 David C. Coleman dave@chrematizo.com www.chrematizo.com We are a group of Christian record labels. We also provide MAJOR distro for Christian indie artists. Sublime Exile Recordings Poppelgade 4, DK2200 Copenhagen N., Denmark PH: +45-23-49-75-65 Mr. D subexile@gmail.com www.subexile.com Independent record label that hosts downloads and a radio show. Infyniti Entertainment PO Box 56037, 407 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa, ON K1R 7Z0 PH: 613-808-8896 Infyniti info@infynitientertainment.com www.infynitientertainment.com Bringing you the finest talent that Hip Hop has to bring to the Capital City! ES&L Entertainment Strichweg 110, 37476 Cuxhaven, Germany Oliver lagemann@esl-entertainment.de www.esl-entertainment.de We offer promotion, marketing, distribution, booking and management. RealRecords Botfalu Utca 11, 1112 Budapest, Hungary RealRecords Europe realrecords@mail.com realrecordseu.blogspot.com The music label that's going to get you out there or die! Apache Rose Publishing, Inc 5019 Peachtree St., Valdosta, GA 31605 PH: 229-560-6423 Mark Swift info@apacherose.net www.apacherose.net Song publishing, CD releases, promotions, CD sales, management and booking. Dirt Roads Music 10301 RR 2222 #1823, Austin, TX 78730 PH: 512-673-6239 FX: 512-727-7403 Duncan McAlynn submissions@dirtroadsmusic.com www.dirtroadsmusic.com We proudly provide personal artist management, booking, event planning and new media marketing services for the Texas music community. Sydney Skyler Music 2402 17th St. S. #101, Fargo, ND 58103 PH: 701-526-0969 Ramon Gonzalez ramon@sydneyskylermusic.com www.sydneyskylermusic.com We are a music publisher. We promote aspiring singer/songwriters to indie markets nationwide. Loving Christ Records PO Box 14277, Cincinnati, OH 45250 PH: 513-293-3821 Dimetrius Gilbert dg@lovingchristrecords.com www.lovingchristrecords.com We are a Gospel record label concentrating on Hip Hop, R&B and Reggae.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS IndiependenceMusic 2855 Brookside Rd. Lake Oswego, OR 97035 PH: 520-818-0136 Jacqueline Murray Jacqueline@IndiependenceMusic.net www.IndiependenceMusic.net We are a free music community website offering digital downloads. Artist areas are created by musicians by uploading music, pictures and biographic information. Visitors can listen to and purchase digital downloads. Vision 4 Music 9 Music Square S. Ste. 270, Nashville, TN 37203 PH: 615-405-9454 FX: 615-296-4228 Jeff M. Richfield info@vision4music.com www.vision4music.com One of our goals is to provide an efficient platform for artists, producers and independent record labels to market their music in what we call V4Indies. In a non-exclusive arrangement, we get your music heard to over 20 distribution channels globally (and growing). iJamr 6297 Ball Rd. Cypress, CA 90630 PH: 949-933 0800 Daniel Nicolas daniel@rocksnrolls.com www.iJamr.com Sell your music via our iJamr Music Grids carried by a network of music grid publishers. It's free! Radio Radio 553 E. Main St., Jackson, TN 38301 PH: 615-986-9271 FX: 866-294-7843 RT Curtis webmaster@radioradio.us www.radioradio.us Create your own store to start selling music. All music that you upload will be played on our radio station.
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND FanBridge PH: 845-306-9370 FX: 610-200-2700 contact@FanBridge.com www.FanBridge.com An easy to use web-based service that gives bands all the tools needed to effectively manage their fan email list. The service is designed specifically for bands, and is priced with indie artists in mind (we also have a free level for bands just getting started). Our clients range from bands just getting started to major label international artists. Broadtexter PH: 917-612-1183 FX: 888-292-6063 Andy Ranley andy@broadtexter.com www.broadtexter.com We offer a service to musicians and bands to create mobile fan clubs and utilize regionalized text messaging to notify fans about shows and special information. The Bridge Mark markutley@mumps.ca www.underthebridge.ca An online resource promoting the local music scene in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (local bands and band touring through the city). Unknownstyle.com 690 Los Angeles Ave #310 Matt Fields matt@unknownstyle.com www.unknownstyle.com Free music promotion tools for your music. Tools to help you utilize your website and friend networks to the fullest. Project Overseer Productions (Music OMD) Chris Bishop projectoverseer@hotmail.com www.projectoverseer.biz/music A new and very exciting MP3 site for musicians and music loving listeners. This progressively developing site offers an `interactive` environment to grow in. The main focus here is "being noticed". To do this we have `active` events such as our live reviews system, either Friday Night Live or Saturday Night Showcase which is held within our chat rooms. D1 Music 244 5th Ave. #2547, New York, NY 10001 PH: 646-312-0115 FX: 646-312-0240 Peter McLean d1mc@d1music.biz www.d1music.biz New York's premiere boutique house music label producing soundtracks, demos, remixes and music - always - all ways!!! Random666 9 Marriners Ln. Allesley Park, Coventry, CV5 9LD UK PH: 024-76-670726 Leon Hopper Leon@leonhopper.wanadoo.co.uk www.random666.co.uk Low tech Punk electronics, no budget anarchist inovation! I provide a space for artists to put up their music and have it reviewed for free with direct links back to their site. Tonguetwisted INK!: Professional Writing Services 386 Marshall Cres. Orangeville, ON L9W 4Y5 PH: 519-216-1740 Francois Goudreault Jr. hellofrancy@gmail.com www.myspace.com/tonguetwistedink A writing service specializing in biographies for bands, songwriters and musicians. We offer competitive rates, fresh ideas and quick friendly service. Red Mitten Collective 289 Bannister Dr. Calgary, AB TOL 1T2 Liam, Anne and Josh redmittencollective@hotmail.com www.myspace.com/redmittencollective We are one of the biggest non-profit all ages promoters in Calgary. We are always looking to book local and touring bands coming through the Calgary area. 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. 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. 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 Tape & Disc Services 7570 Springhill Ct. Gladstone, OR 97027 PH: 888-655-2272 FX: 503-656-4742 Steve Zielger info@tapeanddisc.com www.tapeanddisc.com A full-service CD duplication and replication company that also specializes in DVD replication and duplication. CDman 4794 6th Ave. W., Vancouver, BC V6T 1C5 PH: 800-557-3347 FX: 604-261-3313 www.cdman.com We know how to put the customer first. We are the print professional's choice for fast CD / DVD Duplication & CD / DVD replication services. Since 1991 our reputation has been one of honesty and integrity. Ace Products 11 5th St. #106, Petaluma, CA 94952 PH: 800-950-1095 info@aceproducts.com www.kaces.com Provides excellent gig bags, cases and accessories for percussion, electronic, guitar and orchestral instruments. The Brink 350 W. Simpson St., Tucson, AZ 85701 PH: 646-213-0900 FX: 520-623-6395 Danny Vinik danny@brink.com www.brink.com An e-zine about life on the edge. Our passions are pop-culture, indie-film and travel. We think radically and play hard. Our users send us digital photos, films, music etc. 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 less than $250. Harris Musical Products 49 Rose St. Stoughton, MA 02072 PH: 781-341-0776 FX: 781-341-0778 Marc Harris info@picksbythepound.com www.picksbythepound.com For over 80 years, a manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments and accessories. Seatthole Shirts PO Box 3137, Bellingham, WA 98227 PH: 360-733-2154 Django Bohren info@seatthole.com www.seatthole.com High-quality custom t-shirt screen printing and Rock n' Roll promotional items for your high, medium, low or no-budget project.
7. "Marketing Your CD to Make Money - PART TWO" by Daylle Deanna Schwartz, author of "I Don't Need a Record Deal! Your Survival Guide for the Indie Music Revolution", "Start & Run Your Own Record Label" and "The Real Deal: Your Survival Guide for the Indie Music Revolution". © 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. Here are some more ways following last month's article with suggestions on how to create a buzz about your music that sells CDs. Contact the Press Press is an effective way to make people aware of your CD. Send a press kit with a press release announcing your CD to people at local and national press. Call or email to see if the press person wants a full package or just the CD with a one-sheet and your online info. Begin with the most local press and work your way up. Each clip enhances your story and can lead to more opportunities. Talk to independent publicists to see if you can afford one. Ellyn Harris advises at least consulting with a publicist to make sure your direction is the most effective. Send to Radio Getting radio play is tough but not impossible. Research to find stations that might play your CD. College and Public Radio stations are most likely to play independent music but some commercial stations, especially in smaller markets might also cooperate. Many are listed by city in the Musician's Atlas. Look on websites for artists that are similar to you and see where they're getting airplay. Focus on regions where you have gigs and your CD for sale. Most radio stations don't need a full press kit. A one-sheet that tells your story with a CD is enough. Then follow up with a phone call. Make Friends In Record Stores Good relationships with retail folks provide great allies. While it costs money to get a CD on a rack or into a listening station, sometimes they can slip yours into an empty spot - for free - if they like you. When you promote in a region, Beth Wood says, "Take a handful of CDs to a record store and make a consignment deal - even some major chains sell indie CDs on consignment. Check in with the stores occasionally and collect money if they sold." People in record shops often have industry contacts or marketing suggestions. Show appreciation when stores help you and they'll do it again. Throw a Release Party If you have a record release party, choose a venue with a good sound system. Try to cut a deal with the club. If they feel you'll bring a large crowd, you may get more. Only have one if you think expect lots of people. Send special invitations to the media, radio people, agents, managers, retailers, and anyone in the music industry that might be valuable. Invite fans, other musicians and those who helped with the record. Encourage everyone to come so you fill the room. Tap Non-Traditional Stores Creatively target non-traditional outlets to sell CDs. Bookstores and cafes work for some genres. Alex Woodard's CDs are in furniture stores. They're played and people see them displayed near the cash register. He says, "It's better than the traditional route because there's no competition. I'm working on getting my record into clothing and other retail stores." Think outside the box about where potential fans shop that play music. Offer a POP box on consignment. Ask fans to bring stores promotional material. Indie artist Ezina Moore says, "I sell CDs at my doctor's office, airports, clothing boutiques, nail and beauty salons." Moore played her CD and sold it while working at a MAC Cosmetics counter. She then got other MAC stores to play it too. Ask fans for suggestions. Brand Yourself Online Create as much visibility online as you can. Get your music onto sites like MySpace and if you have a video, put it on YouTube.com. Pursue online reviews and radio play. The Indie Bible lists most of them. Target those best for your music. Have a well designed website to promote and sell your music. Stream your whole album so potential fans can hear it. If they like it they'll buy it. Have CDs for sale through online stores, especially CDBaby, and on digital download sites. Offer a free ringtone to fans by using the software at xingtones.com as a perk when they buy a CD. Get your songs reviewed at garageband.com, which can lead to radio play if you chart. Get on the Radar of Distributors You don't need distribution if there's no demand for the CD. Generate a buzz that creates one first. Keep in touch with potential distributors to make them aware of progress. Send a one-sheet when you have a story. Start with local distributors in markets with fans. National distribution requires a marketing campaign on a national level that shows you're a serious label, even if you're the only artist. Michael Bull, VP of Label Relations at Caroline Distribution says, "We like labels with great records and the knowledge, desire, and means to market and sell them effectively." Distributor will want your CD once there's a demand. Contact Music Supervisors The licensing market for indie music is strong. Getting music into film and television generates a good income, and more visibility. Explore opportunities for getting a song into film, TV, advertisements, video games, ringtones, and less obvious avenues where music is used, such as on airplanes. Why would Music Supervisors want indie music? Because you can act much faster than big labels and you'll take less money. Create a webpage with your songs streamed and the music described in detail that you can send music supervisors and producers to. Network whenever you can at events where they speak to make contacts. Tour Tour Tour Touring allows you to attract new fans who'll buy your CD. Find alterative venues where CD sales are more profitable. Beth Wood says, "House concerts can be very lucrative. Lots of folks buy CDs." Alex Woodard's house concerts are booked through his street team. "I sell lots of CDs. It's all about word of mouth." Festivals, amusement parks, Sea World, etc. attract hundreds or thousands of people who are more likely to buy a CD than someone at a club. Wood says, "I find festivals very lucrative. They offer the chance to perform for hundreds of people who might not have heard you before and a chance to reach a diverse group of people. Most festivals are happy to let you sell CDs." Give Away Free Samples Major labels only care about sales, so they're scared of fans getting music for free. Indie artists concentrate on developing loyal fans who will buy the studio recorded CD if they like the free music. Tape your gigs and let fans download the best recordings or burn them on CDs and distribute them. It's a great form of promotion! Rich Hardesty says, "I give live CDs recorded at shows away because it keeps fans coming back and they pass them around. My music ends up on the Internet. I'm not worried about it being passed around because it creates new fans. That's the bottom line." Fans are the power behind selling more CDs.
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