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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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
The Grouchy Gaijin's Thoughts on Music and Such
John Niendorf
johnniendorf@gmail.com
www.grouchygaijin.com
The point of this website is simple. I post reviews of music and hopefully someone will find my thoughts useful and discover some new music they had never considered listening to.
Today's Country Magazine
383 Stones River Cove, Nashville, TN 37214
PH: 630-439-6006
Jeffrey Kurtis gone_country_magazine@comcast.net
www.todayscountrymag.com
Our objective is to provide both local and up and coming artists with front-page coverage and keep our readers connected with up to date information on today's stars.
Our offices, in Chicago and Nashville, strive to bring our readers up close and personal to today's Country music scene through interviews, album reviews, concert reviews etc...
Oppgulp.com
walberg66@hotmail.com
www.oppgulp.com
Norwegian music blog writing about Pop, Rock, Indie, Twee, Shoegaze etc.
MuzikReviews.com
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
info@muzikreviews.com
www.muzikreviews.com
Indie music reviews & publicity services.
Sitcom Serf
99 Ave. B #4E, New York, NY 10009
Timothy Britton stuff@sitcomserf.com
www.sitcomserf.com
A music blog that posts reviews of bands, albums and live shows. Submissions will all be reviewed (if it's good) or forwarded somewhere else that will review your material.
Music News Nashville
www.musicnewsnashville.com
We encourage the submission of information to be included in our bi-weekly newsletter and website. We want to get word around town when new songs are cut, when a writer gets a publishing deal, and when a songwriter suddenly finds their big break and lands that next number one hit. We want to continue profiling up-and-coming writers and artists as well as those who've had success. It's all about the music... It's all about the song. Check our submission page for the addresses of our reviewers.
University Link Magazine
editor@ulmagazine.com
www.ulmagazine.com
An edgy, fun socially conscious campus magazine written exclusively for college students by college students.
Indie-Music.com
www.indie-music.com/join
We have been spotlighting the best in
independent music since 1996, featuring streaming
audio, podcast, articles, interviews, reviews, and more
in all musical styles. Artists can create an online
press kit with one song free, and take advantage of
economical promotion opportunities starting at only $10
per year. The website also offers a wealth of
information for artists trying to survive & thrive in
today's competitive music industry.
Down Magazine
www.downmagazine.com
Your premiere source for all the latest news, styles, and cultural trends regarding your favorite Southern Hip Hop artists, labels, producers and designers. No other magazine works harder to showcase the often overlooked skill of Southern Hip Hop artists and the distinctly unique flavor of Southern Hip Hop culture.
BullFrogMusic Reviews
PO Box 5041, Victoria, BC V8R 6N3
PH: 250-370-5448
Jeremiah Sutherland jeremiah@bullfrogmusic.com
frogblogreviews.bullfrogmusic.com
Comprises reviews of indie releases in Jazz, Blues, Folk, Pop, Early Music and Opera. Affiliated with BullFrogMusic.com.
Hear/Say
PH: 800-227-2425 x110
Diane Singer
diane@hearsay.cc
www.hearsay.cc
America's College Music media for 11 years! Distributed on 600 college campuses and 100 indie music stores nationwide! Features artist spotlights, CD reviews, artist interviews, streaming, podcast interviews & more!
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
Sounds From the Cellar
PO Box 4775 Biloxi, MS 38535
PH: 228-623-6666
Gina Turner littlegt@gmail.com
www.cellarsounds.com
We are specialty music podcast and an online radio station catering to indie artists of all genres.
Troy's Room Radio Show - KCLA
137 E. Anaheim St., Wilmington, CA 90744
PH: 310-308-2920
Troy Spiropoulos
Troysroom@hotmail.com
www.kclafm.com/Spiropoulos
An internet Rock show featuring the best in unsigned Rock from around the world. Garage, Psychedelia, Indie, Punk, Metal submissions accepted only. Send press packages or attachments. (ONE MP3 per band/artist submission).
KRIM
500 E. Tyler Pkwy. Ste. A, Payson, AZ 85541
PH: 928-978-3795
Kit McGuire
kit@krimfm.com
www.krim-fm.com
I am well known for presenting unsigned/Indie artists to the masses. Since we are about to stream (target date is April 1st) this will give artists a major boost and worldwide exposure. I personally screen all the artist's demos, media kits, promo packs, track-by-track myself. I screen for great music from artists hard at work touring and fullfilling their dream. I venture to say that I turn down at least 87% of what I hear. My show is only 2 hours long weekdays here so I am searching for the best artists there are!
Dylan for Virgins
PH: 604-294-3696
Colin colin.rink@gmail.com
www.colinrinkmusic.com
A podcast for musicians and DIY artists, where we talk about music business; tips and tricks in the music industry that work for all genres. We also review one independent artist or band every episode and feature one of their songs on the show.
977 Music
jeff@977music.com
www.977music.com
Offers over 10 channels of live streaming radio channels. We're always willing to hear new music creations. You can send your MP3s for review to our e-mail address.
The Dragon's Lair
DJ WildWagon
dragonslairhostwildwagon@yahoo.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/WildWagon
I play the hottest Indie/Unsigned Music from around the World. If you think your music rocks and is one the best around send it to me. You might be the next artist making their debut on the Dragon's Lair.
Tehilla Radio
8 Pro De Verteuil Street, Arima, Trinidad
PH: 868-791-0696
tehillaradio@gmail.com
www.tehillaradio.com
We are a Caribbean Gospel internet radio station.
The Music Industry OGz Podcast
908 Audelia Rd. #200, Richardson, TX 75081-5150
PH: 972-675-5242
Terry McGill
majormoney@earthlink.net
www.majormoneyentertainment.com
Hip Hop podcast for music Industry info, promotions directions & tips, new artist music reviews and lots more!
Maximum Threshold Radio
PH: 206-339-2637
http://maximumthreshold.net
An internet radio show dedicated to presenting up and coming hard rock bands and current successful bands.
BlowUpRadio.com
PO Box 664, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Lazlo
lazlo-at-blowupradio-dot-com
www.BlowUpRadio.com
We accepts CDs for airplay from any New Jersey based band. This constitutes any band whose members reside in NJ.
If you meet the above criteria and you would like to be played on BlowUpRadio.com, please send: a copy of your CD, a cover sheet with contact info and your website address and a bio and/or press kit. Sorry, but we are unable to accept MP3 submissions via e-mail or download.
Moozikoo Radio
PO Box 50322, Nashville, TN 37205-0322
Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com
www.moozikooradio.com
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.
eoRadio
PH: 303-808-8140
Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com
www.eoradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS
Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion
1828 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90404
PH: 310-998-8305 FX: 310-998-8323
Bryan Farrish airplay@radio-media.com
http://www.radio-media.com
Indie airplay promotion to commercial, commercial specialty, and college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada.
South Beach Marketing (SBMP)
7332 Erin Ct. Longmont, CO 80503
PH: 303-952-0249
Amanda Alexandrakis
info@MusicPromotion.com
www.musicpromotion.com
Specializes in the Adult Contemporary radio format.Our expertise has helped many artists attain national radio airplay and has been highly successful in charting our clients on national radio charts. Helping our clients succeed in commercial radio is a top priority. SBMP utilizes our extensive network of individual and label relationships within the music industry to help elevate your project to the next level of promotion. From the established artist on a major label to the indie band, SBMP can work for you.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
LaFaMos Marketing & Publicity
PH: 323-300-6111 FX: 323-668-9386
Max Wallis
Max@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. We currently offer a grant program toward our services to new artist sign ups. Artists are selected for a grant based on staff voting.
Quickstar Productions
517 Cathedral St. Ste. B, Baltimore, MD 21201
PH: 443-552-7058
Joe Bird
joe@quickstarproductions com
www QuickstarProductions com
We allocate the tools for you to be successful, all the while still controlling your own destiny. Being in the industry for over 10 years now, we know how the business works and want to help you get your music heard!
Optima Ent.
3540 Highway 231 N. Shelbyville, TN 37160
PH: 931-808-4596
Joe De Lucia optimaent@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/optimaent
We are a Hip Hop promotion company willing to work with independent artists.
Major Money Entertainment
908 Audelia Rd. #200, Richardson, TX 75081-5150
PH: 972-675-5242
Terry McGill
majormoney@earthlink.net
www.majormoneyentertainment.com
Services for Hip Hop artists including national radio promotions, music marketing, record label consultation, management and artist development.
Day 1 Productions
PH: 240-425-2193 FX: 301-589-1111
S. Jason Forte
day1pro@yahoo.com
www.day1pro.com
The nations # 1 full service Hip Hop entertainment firm!
MusicSUBMIT
34 E. 23rd St, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10029
PH: 917-512-2958
Michael
support@musicsubmit.com
www.MusicSUBMIT.com
Promotes your music to the decision makers at Internet radio stations, music blogs, online music magazines and more, AND we give you a full report of everything we do for you!
Nina Denny Public Relations
PO Box 1248, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
PH: 315-323-1058 FX: 877-349-0225
Nina
ndenny@ninadenny.com
www.ninadenny.com
PR with a personal touch, affordable rates and music expertise.
Big Noise Management
11 S. Angell St. #336, Providence, RI 02906
PH: 401-274-4770
Al Gomes
al@bignoisenow.com
www.bignoisenow.com
We do artist development, A&R, music marketing, and film and TV licensing. We work with Pop, Rock, R&B, Hard Rock, Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, Dance and Blues artists. Currently seeking new artists. Please call or email first. We also run Big Noise Records.
Miles High Productions
6622 Delongpre Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028
PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829
mhpmanagement@mileshighproductions.com
www.mileshighproductions.com
Created to bridge the gap of companies working directly with music artists and entertainment based projects who are in need of additional marketing support. MHP also focuses on non-music ventures such as corporate brand building, cosmetics, gaming, sports and other industries. MHP???s goal is to elevate your product or artist to a higher ground in an expedient timeframe by exposing them to new and existing online audiences. MHP also focuses on taking our campaigns one step further by cross-promoting all traditional methods of marketing with online opportunities for further outreach. @MilesHigh
Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions
325 W. 38th St. #505, New York, NY 10018
PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380
Ariel Hyatt
ah@arielpublicity.com
www.arielpublicity.net
Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers!
MLC PR
PO Box 1096, Agoura Hills, CA 91371
PH: 805-231-3182 FX: 818-292-8996
Mona Loring
contact@monaloring.com
www.monaloring.com
We provide music publicity services to unsigned artists, music labels and anyone else in the music industry.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS
Modiba Productions
40 W. 29th St. #305, New York, NY 10001
PH: 212-725-0125
Eileen O'Neill eileen@modiba.net
www.modiba.net
An international record label, production company and music publishing company dedicated to the social and economic empowerment of global culture. We pride ourselves on being a hub for the international music community, connecting inspiring artists from all over the globe into a cohesive community of artists and activists.
Frozen Water Entertainment
PO Box 2091, Inverness, FL 34450
PH: 440-503-9026 FX:
Andre Bowers abowers@frozenwaterentertainment.com
www.frozenwaterentertainment.com
We are currently looking for indie artists to join our label in all genres of music.
RUN! RUN! RUN! Records
75 Foxley St., Toronto, ON M6J 1P9
Davide Di Saro'
runwithrunner@yahoo.ca
www.000runrunrun000.com
Motion graphics, design company and record label. The aim of this alternative visual factory is to help independent
productions to reach the media as major labels do.
Crusher Records
Peter Carlsson
info@crusherrecords.com
www.crusherrecords.com
A label with the focus on the wild sounds of today. We push for spreading great psychedelic Garage Rock 'n' Roll sounds all over the world.
Sevier Records
1602 17th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212
PH: 615-500-4411
Chris Sevier
severerecords7@yahoo.com
www.sevierproductions.com
Artist development and A&R outsourcing. We help deserving artists make a record and build their team for success.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Band for the Day
Ged Brockie
g.brockie@blueyonder.co.uk
www.bandfortheday.com
Based in Scotland, Band for the Day's ethos is to give all musicians, regardless of genre or location the same chance to enter a focused point of entry to the music public's attention. The site runs on a daily competition and the winner becomes the next days band for the day getting the most exposure and the chance to win our monthly prize, a feature in the Seattle based LPMVOICE Ezine with a readership of over 5000. If a band wins BFTD three times they have the chance to enter our Hall of Fame which runs bigger yearly prizes. We also offer our bands a complete merchandise solution for free and we are about to embark upon a social network for fans wrapped around our bands as well as several other money making opportunities for our artists which include income from advertising.
Rockstar Music
info@rock-star.com
www.rock-star.com
You can upload songs, videos, photos, tour dates, etc. and it's completely free.
Klicktrack
Box 1336, SE-621 24 Visby, Sweden
info@klicktrack.com
www.klicktrack.com
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.
The Music Age
ajay@themusicage.com
www.themusicage.com
A platform for users to share and search content. Users can set the thumbnails, titles, descriptions, keywords, locations and more to define and describe their content.
Ill Vibes
illvibes.dmv@gmail.com
illvibes-dmv.blogspot.com
A blog where four university students whose passions for music (especially the state of Hip Hop) have brought them together to share their essentials of cool.
Hypster
help@hypster.com
www.hypster.com
Looking for a personalized music player for social networks such as Myspace, Facebook and Friendster? Then Hypster is the best music playlist and discovery site for you. Looking to promote a band online? Sign up as an ARTIST today to promote and sell your music via the Hypster download store and sell tickets to your events.
Nac 4Music
www.nac4music.com
From DJs to solo acts, if you are in the music business, this is a one-stop information site. Take part in polls, submit articles, or reviews about you or something you have passion for. Upload your latest songs, mashups, mixes, to promote your work. Its the place where music comes together!
Get Weird Turn Pro
tricked09@aol.com
getweird.wordpress.com
UK based blog. Randomness. Jibberish. Tunes. Pictures. Stuff.
RawRip
130 Shaftsbury Ave. London, W1D 5EU UK
PH: 020-7031-4288 FX: 020-7031-4302
Mark Sando
Mark@corp.rawrip.com
www.rawrip.com/indiebible
A music distribution service making history as the first to give artists 100% of royalties earned from every downloaded track. In addition to pay as you go downloads, fans can stream music for free, store songs in their own personal music library, and explore new music using the 'The Rippler.' Artists can also sell their tracks through portable 'Raw Stores', a widget that allows them to earn 100% from sales to fans on websites such as their own band site, blogs, MySpace or Facebook.
MPTrax
www.mptrax.com
The new face of music discovery! Gives artists and fans a chance to work together to decide the future of the music.
Indie Charts
info@indiecharts.com
www.indiecharts.com
Indie music reviews, music charts, indie radio & free music downloads!
OurStage
community@ourstage.com
www.ourstage.com
A brand new and exciting way for you to succeed as an artist. Our site is designed to leverage the power of the Internet to connect fans to emerging artists. You get exposure to new fans through our ranking and judging system. You can track fans with a fan club and comments. There is a monthly cash prize of $100 for the top entry in each channel and a $5,000 grand prize for music and a $1,000 prize for video. You may also get additional exposure and prizes through our partners, such as NEMO, CMJ, Noisepop, Paste, the DV Show and many others.
JukeBoxAlive
311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
PH: 828-232-0016
Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com
jukeboxalive.com
Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off.
SECTION FIVE: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
5.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
SoundSpar
Chris contact@soundspar.com
www.soundspar.com
A new battle of the bands website for unsigned artists. Sign up free today!
Music BC
#530-425 Carrall St., Vancouver, BC V6B 6E3
PH: 604-873-1914 FX: 604-873-9686
http://www.musicbc.org
A non-profit society dedicated to providing information, education, funding, advocacy, awareness and networking opportunities to nurture, develop and promote the spirit, growth, and sustainability of the BC Music community.
Bandit A&R Newsletter
68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK
PH: +44-1983-524110
John
bandit.icb@aweber.com
http://www.banditnewsletter.com
Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc.
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION
OASIS CD Manufacturing
7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Delair, NJ 08110
PH: 540-987-8810 FX: 540-987-8812
info@oasisCD.com
www.oasiscd.com
We help you manufacture your CD or DVD project. We also help you package it creatively, promote and distribute it so it doesn't become just more clutter in your apartment.
Progressive Media & Music
2116 Southview Ave. Tampa, FL 33606
PH: 813-251-8093 FX: 813-251-6050
info@progressivecds.com
www.progressivecds.com
For over a quarter of a century we have been manufacturing the highest quality duplicated media available.
From compact discs, cd rom, audio cassettes, dvd???s to vhs tapes we have been your trusted, one stop solution. If you can play it, hear it, or see it Progressive Media & Music has always been the first choice when the project really matters. Ask about getting a free custom printed full color t-shirt of your album art!!!
Crystal Clear Disc and Tape
10486 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75238
PH: 800-880-0073 FX: 214-349-3819
Jim jim@crystalclearsound.com
http://www.crystalclearcds.com
Need CDs? For over 30 years, thousands of artists across the country have trusted Crystal Clear to take their Audio CD duplication, DVD replication and cassette tape manufacturing projects from concept to finished product. We can do it all - from full-color art design and digital mastering and editing to professional "retail-ready" duplication and packaging. 1000 CDs for $999. 1000 Promo CD Pack for $599. 1000 DVDs for $1499!
Disc2Day
2113 S. 48th St. #103, Tempe, AZ 85282
PH: 602-438-4848 FX: 602-438-2929
www.disc2day.com
A CD DVD duplication and replication company that works closely with the customer to fulfill his or her individual needs. We offer high-quality, professional services with some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. If CD replication or DVD replication is what you are looking for, we have your solution. With our state-of-the-art facility we can handle any size job, from one to a million or more.
Media Replication Services (MRS)
1 Woodborough Ave. Toronto, ON M6M 5A1
PH: 416-654-8008 FX: 416-654-3663
replication.services@MediaRS.com
www.mediars.com
For customers seeking an end-to-end replication services company, Media Replication Services provides dependable, complete replication services on all media platforms.Our services include pre-mastering, graphic lay-out services, packaging, fulfillment and distribution. At Media Replication Services, our mandate is to provide a very high level of service to our client-base, which includes companies from a range of different sectors including corporations, software developers, and the audio industry. Our process is fully documented and we are in the process of completing our ISO registration in compliance with ISO 9001:94 standards.
CD Rollout
4001 Pacific Coast Hwy. #104, Torrance, CA 90505
PH: 310-791-7624 FX: 310-406-2109
Mike Naylor
info@cdrollout.com
www.cdrollout.com
We offer CD and DVD replication, manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your project. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies.
Play-It Productions
259 W. 30th St. 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10001
PH: 212-695-6530 FX: 212-695-4304
info@play-itproductions.net
www.play-itproductions.net
Founded in 1990 to provide local musicians and other content owners with a one stop solution for all of their duplication and graphic needs no matter the size of the project.
5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING
The Mastering Room
480 Baldur Run St., Las Vegas, NV 89148
PH: 415-948-4734
Greg Forsberg
info@themasteringroom.com
www.themasteringroom.com
We represent the finest in audio mastering. It is a culmination of my life???s work, embodying a spare no expense attitude, and dedication to delivering the absolute highest quality master regardless of the cost. Each album that graces our studio is treated as if it is the single most important collection of music ever created. There is no clock. When work begins, time does not exist, and there is no such thing as "good enough". This is the new breed, carrying on the traditions and work ethic of the Mastering Engineer; one who dedicates their life to this pliable art and exacting science. Welcome to Audio Luxury!
Sound Bites Dog
PH 310-621-1896
Hans
hdekline@gmail.com
www.soundbitesdog.com
We are now offering high-quality and affordable mastering via the internet with minimal lead-time and great customer service. We deliver red book CD audio as well as the highest quality MP3/MP4s for internet sales and downloads. Whatever your needs, we are a reliable second pair of ears and a budget-friendly mastering solution.
DRT Mastering
20 Vine St., Peterborough, NH 03458
PH: 603-924-2277 FX: 603-924-4384
David Torrey
davidt@drtmastering.com
www.drtmastering.com
Delivers a fat, high-impact sound, created with custom-built analog mastering gear. Recording artists and record labels worldwide rely on this competitive edge for their CD releases. Our website offers extensive commentary and techniques for artists recording their own albums.
Masterwork Recording
1020 N. Delaware Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125
PH: 215-423-1022 FX: 215-423-6020
Albert Oon
albert@masterworkrecording.com
www.masterworkrecording.com
We have been providing professional high resolution mastering services to major labels and artists of every kind for nearly three decades. Although we???ve seen tremendous changes in the music business and recording technology during that time, we???re still doing what we???ve always done well ??? delivering results. In our business, that means a superior mastering experience, and superior product.
5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
Jakprints
3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
PH: 216-622-6360 FX: 216-622-6361
www.jakprints.com
We continually strive to help each and every customer big or small, to expand and promote their passion with the highest quality service and merchandise. Take $50 OFF any order of $199 or more by using Promo Code ND2BBLE9WMB.
stickersandmore.com
art@stickersandmore.com
www.stickersandmore.com
Since 1995 our goal has been to provide our clients with quality custom merch, fast service, knowledgeable assistance, all at competitive prices. Twelve years later, and 3500 clients worldwide, our goal remains the same. Thank you for stopping by and visiting us. We hope to be part of your next custom imprint project. We will be featuring talented bands here on stickersandmore.com so look out for some fresh new artists! If you are a young or veteran band and would like to be a featured artist on stickersandmore.com please subimt an image (JPG, PNG, GIF, PSD), contact information and a couple of MP3s to the above e-mail address.
Seatthole Shirts
PO Box 3137, Bellingham, WA 98227
PH: 360-733-2154
Django Bohren
info@seatthole.com
www.seatthole.com
High-quality custom t-shirt screen printing and Rock n' Roll promotional items for your high-, medium-, low- or no-budget project.
Sinergy Merchandising Concepts (SMC)
PO Box 1908, Spring Hill, TN 37174
PH: 615-261-8592 (Nashville, TN)
PH: 714-989-8008 (Orange County, CA)
sales@smcincorporated.com
www.smcincorporated.com
SMC began as a distributor of merchandise for the entertainment industry in 2000. We targeted the music industry and specialized in the design and production of band & artist merchandise. SMC has always kept the end user in mind and never compromised our goal. This goal being: To provide the best product for the best price and deliver it on time. We have come a long way since February of 2000, but one thing has and will always remain the same, our passion for good design, excellent customer service, and most importantly, our attention to detail and superior quality.
5.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Sam Ash Music
PH: 800-472-6274 FX: 800-818-9050
www.samash.com
The only online musical instrument website backed by over 80 years of experience servicing the needs of musicians - from beginners to professionals. Every one of our sales associates are pros that can answer any question about the gear we sell. Yes, we actually have musicians, producers and DJs working in our call centers.
ALLPARTS
13027 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041
PH: 713-466-6414 FX: 713-466-5803
info@allparts.com
http://www.allparts.com
America's premier guitar and bass parts supplier.
The Hook Studios
PH: 818-759-4665
Mike Frenchik
mike@thehookstudios.com
www.thehookstudios.com
Featuring one of the industry's premiere inventories of classic & comtemporary microphones, The Hook offers affordable rental packages for tracking drums, guitars, and vocals. We cater to engineers, producers, labels, and production companies whose projects have limited budgets, yet demand the highest standards. Contact us today, and put "The Hook" in your recordings.
Tanager AudioWorks
17 Dolly Bridge Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869
PH: 973-895-1874 FX: 973-532-0821
info@tanageraudioworks.com
www.tanageraudioworks.com
A company founded on a basic mission-to provide indispensible tools for musical creation. We believe that today's powerful array of computer-based software aimed at writing and recording music could be made much more powerful and useful if only musicians had the right tools. In our experience, and as with many things, having the right tool makes all the difference.
5.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS
Metalworks Studios
3611 Mavis Rd. Mississauga, ON L5C 1T7
PH: 905-279-4000 FX: 905-279-4006
paul@metalworksstudios.com
www.metalworksstudios.com
We have expanded over 25 years into a six studio powerhouse, and today ranks as Canada???s consummate world-class studio facility. Recognized for an unprecedented Eleven consecutive years as "RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR" (1998 ??? 2008) at the CMW Canadian Music Industry Awards, Metalworks has become the undisputed leader in the recording studio business in Canada. It is little wonder that Gold & Platinum record awards line the corridors at Metalworks. Prince, Tina Turner, David Bowie, The Cranberries, D12, Guns and Roses, Bruce Springsteen, N???Sync and Christina Aguilera chose to make themselves part of the Metalworks legend, as well as film stars Catherine Zeta Jones, Rene Zellweger, Steven Segal, Richard Gere, and Denise Richards, to name a few.
Lamont Audio
534 S. Honeysuckle Ln. Gilbert, AZ 85296
PH: 480-503-3004
Sandy Lamont
sandy@lamontaudio.com
www.lamontaudio.com
Striving to provide cutting edge sound and service at affordable rates. Specializing in Country, Rock, Jazz, Old R&B, Gospel & New Age. Custom & vintage equipment. 30 years experience in recording and production. The studio provides digital, analog, and midi recording in a laid back relaxing setting.
Virtuo Sound Studio
4894 Farm Valley Dr. Woodstock, GA 30188
PH: 770-367-2132
Josh
contact@virtuosoundstudio.com
www.virtuosoundstudio.com
Audio recording, mixing & mastering, post-production/film audio (suitable for projects at all levels).
5.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
Ariel Hyatt Music Marketing Series
www.sivers.org/blog
The author of this month's article, Ariel Hyatt presents a series of free helpful videos about promoting and marketing your music.
Indie Week Toronto
www.indieweek.com
Giving Indie artists a chance to participate, be seen and be discovered, it's as simple as that. Additionally chances to meet and learn from industry professionals are also abundant. I have seen so many great bands that deserve attention and success; INDIE WEEK is just one more opportunity for bands to get a leg up. The best way to apply is online through Sonicbids www.sonicbids.com
Harris Institute
118 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON M5A 2R2
PH: 416-367-0178 FX: 416-367-5534
info@harrisinstitute.com
www.harrisinstitute.com
A leader in music industry education since 1989. Students have come from over sixty countries and every province in Canada. A 68 member award winning faculty teaches the private college's 100 students.
5.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS
thebizmo
David Gjester
david@thebizmo.com
www.thebizmo.com
thebizmo can sell a wide range of products for you. All the digital products are so called dual downloads. That means they are delivered both to your customers mobile phone and to their PC as well. Each time someone buys a digital product from you they get three things: 1. An option to download the product to their PC straight out of the microstore. 2. An email with the download link in it. The link is valid until the product is downloaded completely. 3. A text message (If they give us their phone number) containing a link that download the content directly to their phone. IT IS FREE FOR SUBSCRIBERS OF THIS NEWSLETTER UNTIL JUNE 30.
Audiolife.com
PH: 866-706-8742
Aaron
Aaron@Audiolife.com
www.audiolife.com
An artist services platform designed SPECIFICALLY for artists to create, promote and sell their music and merch online with absolutely NO UP FRONT COSTS. Artists create their very own virtual storefront, which can house "virtual inventory," then can promote their merchandise on any website, blog, or social network. Fans can buy CDs, ringtones, tshirts, and more, directly from the widget. Audiolife takes care of all customer service, shipping, etc, so the artist can focus on what he/she does best...MAKING MUSIC! No membership fees, no set up fees....Audiolife makes money when the artist makes money.
Last.fm Fan Finder
PH: 314-159-2654
Dave test@dinosaurseateverybody.com
fanfinder.dinosaurseateverybody.com/
Helps to find people who are listening to artists similar to your band, but aren't listening to you (yet).
The Music Maker Songwriter Competition
28 Grafton Terr. London NW5 4JJ UK
PH: 020-7424-0027
info@songwriter-showcase.co.uk
www.songwriter-showcase.co.uk
UK based competition which is free to enter. The aim to is to seek out talented songwriters and performers across all genres of music and provide them with an online platform to showcase their work.
License Quote
19049 Janisse Ln. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-6212
PH: 951-678-5725
Michael Borges
michael [at] licensequote [dot] com
www.licensequote.com
Provides you with the tools you need in order to license your music from your own website, blog or other pages. Tap into the growing worldwide music licensing business with our professional tools. This widget provides you with a simple and effective means for providing standardized license price quotes, accepting quote requests or bids.
The Patchbay
getconnected@thepatchbay.com
www.thepatchbay.com
Compare all the best quotes to manufacture vinyl records CDs, & CDRs. One click to email thousands of companies and announce your new music. Promo Page for secure distribution of your high resolution promotional materials. Mailing labels with cover letters for companies that don't respond to your email. Connections log of companies you contact so you can follow up with a call or fax. Radioactive widget to make fans an active part of your radio promotion.
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
5.8 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Flickr
www.flickr.com
The best online photo management and sharing application in the world. We want to help people make their content available to the people who matter to them. We want to enable new ways of organizing photos and video.
SECTION SIX: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
What Successful Internet Marketers Know and What Musician Marketers Don't
by Ariel Hyatt, Ariel Publicity
?? 2009 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
Most Internet marketers make money online, most musician marketers don't.
The Backstory ??? The Big Seminar
My journey into the world of Internet marketing, began when I attended an Internet marketing conference and saw one of the keynote speakers. Armand is a bubbly and enthusiastic man who makes a fortune in the world of internet marketing, and he not only markets things that help him make money, he teaches people how to do it themselves.
Armand is also a musician and his alter ego is Micheal Lee Austin. When I saw him speak, he walked us through how he took took himself to the top of the Billboard charts using his own online marketing strategy. He sold thousands of CD's using his own techniques. I was so intrigued I wanted to learn how he did it, so I signed up to study with him via a series of online courses and they came with a ticket to his "Big seminar" in Atlanta.
The big seminar completely shifted my reality. I went to Atlanta not knowing what to expect, I came home with my world rocked. At lunch on the first day, I struck sat next to an unassuming man, and we struck up a non-memorable conversation. Two guys approached him and began slapping him on the back and congratulated him on breaking the $1M mark so far that year, (and there were still many months left in that year.) I was amazed. How was this marketer making millions while most of my clients were making what seemed like less every year?
The answer is effectively applying marketing strategies. In this new age of blasting messages out on Myspace and Facebook, we have completely taken our energy away from traditional marketing.
Our focus has been diluted with a new online service that seem to crop up everyday to help musicians with everything from cross-posting show dates, to tuning your guitar with your cell phone. Many of these developments are wonderful, but all of them take time and energy to learn and implement, and they take us away from focusing on traditional Internet marketing.
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Selling Music is Not Like Selling A Diet Product
The act of selling music is not at all like selling goods or services which is where Internet Marketers have a leg up on musicians. You are ostensibly selling a feeling. People connect to music in a very different way than they connect to any old product, but that doesn't mean that we can't take the same basic principles and apply them. Here are the ones that I highly suggest.
What's In The Internet Marketers Arsenal
1. EMAIL LIST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
Internet Marketer's Strategy: Build a mailing list and communicate regularly adding value.
Goal: Get your list to interact with you and trust you, track how effective you are being by looking at open rates.
Product: e-mail list manager. You need an email list manager that measures results. There are many available I suggest Reverb Nation's free system or BandLetter.
www.ReverbNation.com
www.BandLetter.com
2. AN EFFECTIVE WEBSITE: A SQUEEZE PAGE
Internet Marketer's Strategy: A website that captures leads by making an offer that people want - a free ebook, MP3, a special report, a video etc.
Wth this system a potential fan will sign up to your mailing list because he sees value in the offer (it is called a squeeze page because the email address is "squeezed" out of the fan).
I know what you are thinking! It is very easy to unsubscribe once signed up and so it's not a ploy at all. You are providing a quality offer and you are askig for their email address in exchange for it.
Goal: Get as many people onto your list as possible.
Product: A website that has a backend that stores email addresses and instantly delivers visitors the requested offer (An MP3 is what I would suggest to all musicians).
I suggest talking to your web designer to implement this. aweber and 1 Shopping Cart are two systems that can be integrated into your site to deliver these results.
www.aweber.com
www.1ShoppigCart.com
Internet Marketer's Strategy: A system and plan that offers multiple products potential fans in many price categories.
Internet Marketers know that these are the three main ways to increase income.
1. Increase your customer (fan) base.
2. Increase the average transaction amount that you get from each customer (fan.)
3. Increase the amount of times and frequency by which they purchase from you.
Goal: Earn more money! The thinking here is: it takes ten times more effort to make a totally new fan than it does to keep offering fans that already love you multiple items over time.
Product: There are plenty of mind mapping products and fancy software programs for planning out your strategy but good old pen and paper and a few brain storming sessions should get you off to the right path.
Final Goal: long-term success.
Strategy: An overall marketing plan laid out with goals, vision, and measurable results.
Product: A line of offerings to sell to your fans: not only CDs and MP3s but also private gigs, merch and special events.
I would love to hear some of your strategies and what products and ideas are working for you.
If you are thinking like an Internet marketer I want to know about it!
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Ariel Hyatt founded Ariel Publicity and Cyber PR 12 years ago and her firm has worked with over 1,000 musicians and bands of all genres. The Ariel Publicity mission states that all artists deserve to be heard and there is a place for artists of every level to receive exposure. Go to
www.arielpublicity.com to learn more and sign up for Sound Advice, Ariel Publicity???s bi-monthly e-zine for musicians & entrepreneurs who want marketing, promotion, and PR tips for navigating the new music business.
Ariel's brand new book, Music Success in Nine Weeks, is strategically designed to supercharge your PR, help you connect to a broader fan base, and make you more money! I initially designed this step-by-step program for my clients, but I realized all indie artists could benefit from this info. Purchase the book and get a free membership to my closed online mastermind site where you can work with other musicians to achieve your musical and financial goals. Buy your copy today at
www.cyberprbook.com
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