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
Die Music Die
Adam Mico
apequake@gmail.com
diemusicdie.blogspot.com
I am looking for artist to review for my new blog.
Indie Music Digest
13479 Huntley Pl. NW, Silverdale, WA 98383
Cyrus Rhodes
rhodesm@wavecable.com
www.indiemusicdigest.com
MD welcomes all CDs from all independent artists. Just send all CDs, EPs Press Packs, "1"Sheets and all other promotional material. Due to heavy submission volume please allow our IMD staff 30 days to post your review online.
Stereokiller.com
PO Box 627, Phoenixville, PA 19460
PH: 484-686-3575
Chris Brickhouse cbrickhouse@gmail.com
www.stereokiller.com
Post your music for free. Inline music player, show listing, music reviews, free music hosting as well as music discussion.
NeuFutur Magazine
6065 Pebblebrook Ln. #55, Kent, OH 44240
James McQuiston
editor@neufutur.com
www.neufutur.com
We will review everything that we possibly can that is on some form of media. We only have limited access to turntables so please take that at your own risk. Also, please actually send us some tangible form of media, even if it is only a CDR with the tracks markered on. We do not have any specific policy in place about the professionality of the materials we receive and will not base our reviews on the media itself. Send us whatever, if it is a promotional or advance copy, a CDR, no art/full art – everything is placed onto our queue and will be reviewed between 2 and 3 days of when we receive it. We review movies, zines, pornography, music, food products, alcohol – anything that be given a ranking.
Songwriter's Monthly
332 Eastwood Ave. Feasterville, PA 19053
PH: 215-953-0952
Allen Foster a1foster@aol.com
www.scribd.com/SongwritersMonthly
A digital magazine that focuses on the people behind the music.
Reaching More People
Waterfall Studios. 2 Silver Rd. London, W12 7SG UK
PH: 020-87460-2000
John Marks people@reachingmorepeople.co.uk
http://www.reachingmorepeople.co.uk
Dedicated bringing new music artists together, and bringing new music lovers fresh new listening material! You'll find everything devoted to new music
artists - tips on latest new R&B music release to new indie Pop music, as well as advice from music producers and TV experts, right here. Enjoy.
FILTER
5908 Barton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038
PH: 323-464-4217
www.filtermagazine.com
Good music will prevail. These are the words that we here at FILTER live by. In an ever-evolving musical landscape, we're here to help. Through FILTER's various outlets - our informative website, our irreverent blog, the FILTER Good Music Guide, our local listening parties and the jewel in our music-loving crown, FILTER magazine - we want to help you discover your new favorite band. Like what you see? Feel free to drop us some feedback, or let us know if you'd like to work with Filter in your city.
TheBuzzinBox.com
Carlos Pittman
cpittman.phweg@gmail.com
www.thebuzzinbox.com
A music blog that was created to generate a buzz among a mainstream audience about the best unsigned and independent artists, groups, bands and DJ’s of all genres in hope of building each artist’s fan base and assisting in launching their careers. We are currently seeking artists for review on our site.
Blues Revue
PO Box 42306, Urbandale, IA 50323
PH: 866-702-7778
info@BluesRevue.com
www.bluesrevue.com
The world's largest print publication devoted to the full spectrum of the Blues. Each issue is packed with artist profiles, album reviews and columns by the most respected writers on today's Blues scene.
Indie Music Universe
content@indiemusicuniverse.com
www.indiemusicuniverse.com
We have a variety of ways that artists can be featured on our site and get some great exposure from thousands of fans looking for some great indie music, news and events. Send us an email to if you have information on new releases, tours/shows, great videos or interesting band stories.
Insomniac Magazine
PO Box 569587, Orlando, FL 32856
Israel
insom@mindspring.com
www.insomniacmagazine.com
Features interviews, articles and reviews. Insomniac’s founders have been involved within the industry and culture of Hip Hop for over two decades. Our mission statement is very simple: “Insomniac is dedicated to providing quality Hip Hop related media and products for those who can’t sleep on Hip Hop.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
IMRadio
57 Washington Blvd. #108, Mundelein, IL 60060
PH: 847-566-1539 FX: 847-970-7079
Paddy Noonan paddy@imradio.com
www.IMRadio.com
Worldwide internet radio station playing all genres of music for free to artists and listeners.
GoGirls Music Radio
PO Box 16940, Sugar Land, TX 77496-6940
Madalyn
info@gogirlsmusic.com
www.ustream.tv/channel/gogirlsmusicradio
GoGirlsMusic.com, the oldest & largest online community of indie women in music, recently launched a weekly online radio show on Ustream. Hosted by GoGirls founder Madalyn Sklar, the show broadcasts "live" every Friday at 5pm CST. What makes this stand out from others is that it's webcasted so you can watch, listen and converse in the chat room. No worries if you miss the show, you can catch the archives. Now taking song submissions from GoGirls Elite members. Sign up at http://www.gogirlselite.com then submit your song for airplay.
Radiolicious
600 Jefferson St. #1102, Lafayette, LA 70501
PH: 866-697-5293 x3 FX: 337-291-7578
support@radiolicious.fm
www.radiolicious.fm
Get your song on the radio! This is your only chance to get this exclusive airplay and get more fans and listeners from mobile phones. There is no cost to you for this radio station.
FixPlay Music
PH: 646-328-1090 x733
www.fixplaymusic.com
An online station that caters to what the listeners want to hear. We play the best in Hip Hop, R&B & Pop music.
The Night Ride WBRF
PO Box 838, Galax, VA 24333
PH: 336-218-6030
www.nightrideonline.com
Playing appropriate mixes in various genres of Country music responsibly with an over-arching emphasis on up-tempo, hopeful music, involving listeners through request plays and even short skits with high attention to the protection of the listener’s dignity.
Hello Music / Slacker Radio
www.hellomusic.com/slacker
Unsigned bands can now easily upload their music to create their own artist-based radio station on Slacker, and have the opportunity for their music to be exposed to millions of potential fans.
Twang Town USA
Medley Ranch, 610 Maple Acres, Holladay, TN 38341
PH: 731-584-0398
dickshuey@earthlink.net
www.twangtownusa.com
Great County, Gospel & Bluegrass music.
Pressure Radio
GJD@pressureradio.co.uk
pressureradio.co.uk
An internet only radio station specialising in deep soulful House & Garage music.
French Connect Radio Show
DJ Lisa Li
frenchfmconnect@gmail.com
djlisa-li.podomatic.com
Features the best Club music of the week. Every week live and direct from Paris with DJ Lisa Li and her special guests.
Indie Country Music Showdown
gta@indiecountrymusicshowdown.com
gta.indiecountrymusicshowdown.com
A project that is meant to increase the exposure and listening audience for indie and unsigned country music artists and bands from the
Greater Toronto and Durham Region. The show will air on Reality Radio 101, as well as a podcast, and, will be available for syndication and rebroadcast by other radio stations that are interested. Visit our website for submission 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.
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.
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.
Airplay Specialists
1100 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212
PH: 615-364-5145 FX: 615-321-2244
info@airplayspecialists.com
www.airplayspecialists.com
We have a personal relationship with the 1300+ stations that collectively comprise the secondary Country radio marketplace.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Serge Entertainment PR
PO Box 2760, Acworth, GA 30102
PH: 678-445-0006 FX: 678-494-9269
SergeEnt@aol.com
www.sergepr.com
The honest PR people!
Online Metal Promo
Benjamin N. onlinemetalpromo@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/onlinemetalpromo
Online Metal promotions for Heavy Metal / Hard Rock bands. We provide the means to get your music heard and reviewed all over the world.
MC-Input.com
499 N. Canon Dr. 4th Fl. Beverly Hills, CA 90210
http://www.mc-input.com
The international music consulting and coordination firm. Its reliability is based on years of presence in the entertainment industry and its founder Gingio Muehlbauer’s ability to identify the client’s potential and to know how to develop it successfully. MC-Input.com is a boutique employee-owned firm. The company delivers superior entertainment consulting and coordination services to up & coming artists, musicians, engineers, composers, producers and entrepreneurs looking for musical or career direction as well as to established artists or businesses looking for project coordination, tour management, distribution, marketing or expansion in general.
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
PO Box 93157, Hollywood, CA 90093
PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829
mhpmanagement@mileshighproductions.com
www.mileshighproductions.com
Created to bridge the gap of companies working directly with music artists and entertainment based projects who are in need of additional marketing support. MHP also focuses on non-music ventures such as corporate brand building, cosmetics, gaming, sports and other industries. MHP’s goal is to elevate your product or artist to a higher ground in an expedient timeframe by exposing them to new and existing online audiences. MHP also focuses on taking our campaigns one step further by cross-promoting all traditional methods of marketing with online opportunities for further outreach. @MilesHigh
Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions
389 12th St., Brooklyn, NY 11215
PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380
Ariel Hyatt
contact@arielpublicity.com
www.arielpublicity.com
Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers!
Independent Distribution Collective
880 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94107
PH: 415-292-7007 FX: 415-292-5007
newmusic@independentdistro.com
www.independentdistro.com
Helping the next generation of musicians get their music to market. Never before has a distributor opened its doors to the thousands of talented artists who work so hard to score a record deal. The idea is that many of these people could bring a CD to market, without the overhead of a middle man. IDC will actively promote its services to the thousands of bands and solo artists who have spent years trying to secure that ever-elusive distribution deal. "Independent Music Moving Forward!"
Downtown Marketing
2087 Union St. #2, San Francisco, CA 94123
PH: 415-567-5652 FX: 415-567-5990
celiahirschman@mac.com
www.downtownmarketing.com
A music business consulting firm founded by industry veteran, Celia Hirschman. The goal is to provide extensive experience in micro & macro marketing for label management and artist development, at a reasonable cost.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS
9 Volt Records
20 Highfield Cottages, Barnsley, S754JY UK
PH: 44-0-1226-792341
Adrian Collier
info@9voltrecords.com
www.9voltrecords.com
Electronic music from ambient to Synth Pop.
Little Label Major Distribution Inc.
1348 Putnam Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11221
PH: 631-619-5093
Anthony Newsome llmdistribution@gmail.com
www.llmdistribution.com
Proud Supporter and distributor for the past five years.
Liberty Music Trax
1980 Sherbrooke St. W. #710 Montreal, QC H3H 1E8
PH: 514-846-4040 FX: 514-846-8729
Holly Fagan holly@libertymusictrax.com
www.libertymusictrax.com
Liberty proactively promotes and licenses original music by independent and label artist to content creators producing advertising, film + television programs, videogames and animation, with its online Search Tool and its online Audio-Visual Synch tool.
Russ Music Group
21111 Grover Brian Ln. Richmond, TX 77407
PH: 646-736-2494 FX: 917-677-4622
Bobby Russell russent@gmail.com
www.russmusicgroup.com
Urban artist management company and future and digital music distributor.
88TC88.com
www.88tc88.com
Access the Chinese music market ... because now you can!
Sol Villa Productions
djelastic3@gmail.com
www.sol-villa.com
Hip Hop Label. Producer DJ Elastic helps each Sol Villa artist express their stories and art in their own unique way.
Island Girl Records
islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com
www.deannadove.com/IGRecords
A unique record label in that we are here to help one another and that is exactly what we intend to do. We want to help you get your music heard, appreciated and distributed to the world. We will work in a very selective fashion in that we hand select the music that we support and sell. We will work as a team that all works for the same mission. Regardless of where you live, we can work together to make IGR work to build your career.
AIF Records/Music Productions
PO Box 691, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
PH: 914-510-9022
Robert
aifrecords@verizon.net
www.robertjackson.net
Inclusion of your release, to be sold online on the robertjackson.net merchandise catalog, internet marketing of site, distribution setup with traditional retail CD distributors and internet distributors, coordinated mailouts to radio stations of release, mailouts to press, internet radio and press and record pools. Real promotion follow up. Your CD should be retail ready and barcoded if seeking retail distribution. We welcome ALL genres of music!
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Sounds2buy
Hawthorn House, Medlicott Close, Oakley Hay, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF UK
ben@sounds2buy.com
www.sounds2buy.com
Our business is experienced in providing an online platform for musicians who want to make their music available to download for a competitive price. Signed, unsigned and independent bands and musicians can make use of our service to distribute their music to a wider audience. Sounds2Buy offers a new way for bands and musicians to make money, while boosting their profiles.
YouMusic.com
www.YouMusic.com
Upload your music videos and audios for free. Fans watch and listen to talented musicians from all over the World! Musicians and fans can network with each other via chat rooms, instant messaging and real-time music forums!
7digital
Unit F, Lower Ground Fl. ZetlandHouse, 5-25 Scrutton St., London, EC2A 4HJ UK
PH: +44 (0) 207-0997777
sales@7digital.com
www.7digital.com
A leading digital B2B media delivery company based in London and operating globally. We provide comprehensive digital download services to a wide and diverse range of partners around the world.
Dailymotion
http://www.dailymotion.com
All about finding new ways to see, share and engage your world through the power of online video. You can find - or upload - videos about your interests and hobbies, eyewitness accounts of recent news and distant places, and everything else from the strange to the spectacular.
Qlipso
http://www.qlipso.com
Enables you to share Flash-based content live with your friends while simultaneously interacting with them. First download our free basic client. Then, when you see a 'qlip it' button on content you like, just click it. Our on-the-fly media-sharing panel will appear, and you can invite your friends to enjoy the content with you, live. You don’t have to visit any special sites or upload anything to start sharing. For those who want even more from their experience, we offer a premium client.
MusicFast.com
www.musicfast.com
A place where independent artists and unsigned bands can share their music, videos and performance dates as well as communicate with their fans.
Wildscreen.TV
www.wildscreen.tv
The new source for watching and sharing videos in HD-Quality - about music, theatre, dance, art and creative shortfilm. Wildscreen.TV lets video creators cash in, not sell out and offers 100% Ad Revenue to their users if they place their
own adverd on their custom channel.
Nimbit
47 Mellen St., Framingham, MA 01702
PH: 866-864-6248 FX: 508-820-7920
www.nimbit.com
Sell digital music, merch, CDs, tickets, bundles on your website, Facebook, MySpace, etc; give fans what they want, where they want it.
ReverbNation
501 Washington St. Ste. J, Durham, NC 27701
info@reverbnation.com
www.reverbnation.com
The best tools for musicians and the best music for everyone else.
You Rock Media Group
PH: 973-931-3169
Dominic Cioffi
dominic.cioffi@yourockmediagroup.com
www.yourockmediagroup.com
Upload your music to the website to be discovered by music fans worldwide. Sell your music through our online music store.
Indie Charts
info@indiecharts.com
www.indiecharts.com
Indie music reviews, music charts, indie radio & free music downloads!
JukeBoxAlive
311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
PH: 828-232-0016
Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com
jukeboxalive.com
Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off.
SECTION FIVE: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
5.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
SoundExchange
PH: 202-640-5858 FX: 202-640-5859
info@soundexchange.com
www.soundexchange.com
The non-profit performance rights organization appointed by Congress to pay digital royalties to recording artists and sound recording copyright holders, announced that it has begun sending out checks in its largest-ever quarterly distribution. A total of $51.7 million in royalties from digital transmissions, including Internet radio, satellite radio, and cable TV music channels, are on their way to recording artists and copyright holders. The unprecedented amount represents a 135% increase over first quarter payments last year, and surpasses the previous record distribution by nearly $10 million.
Limelight
PH: 212-937-6955 x302
limelight.rightsflow.com
The simplest way to clear cover songs. Limelight allows you to clear third-party compositions for your CD, download and ringtone release! Get a license before you start selling for only $15 (or less).
No expensive lawyers or paperwork! Licenses never expire.
Rap Newswire
info@rapnewswire.com
www.rapnewswire.com
The global premier destination for Rap and Hip Hop news, hip-hop press releases and news distribution service for the Rap and Hip Hop music and entertainment industry.
Bandit A&R Newsletter
68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK
PH: +44-1983-524110
John
bandit.42@aweber.com
http://www.banditnewsletter.com
Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc.
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
World Class CD Mastering and Replication. Give your music the edge over your competition. Luxury Mastering at indie rates.
Diamondisc Audio
204 Still Water Cir. Nashville, TN 37221
PH: 615-662-6870 FX: 615-662-6870
Doug Diamond
info@diamondiscaudio.com
www.diamondiscaudio.com
A full service multimedia company specializing in CD Mastering services as well as Short-Runs of CDs and DVDs, CD/DVD
replication, digital editing, enhanced CD development, song catalog archiving, audio restoration, MP3 mastering, multi-track to stereo mixing, 5.1 Surround Sound mixing and mastering, website design, digital content delivery, video editing, DVD authoring, graphic design and much more. Chances are, if it has to do with digital media - we do it!
Sonosphere Mastering
PH: 514-270-2619 FX: 514-270-8157
Bryan Martin
bryan@sonosphere.ca
www.sonosphere.ca
Mastering provides the bridge between the recording studio and the marketplace. It is a qualitative as well as an artistic process. It is the last chance to correct any problems while providing an opportunity to maximize the transfer of information between artist and listener. Because that is what music really is: a transfer of information. At Sonosphere I try and optimize this connection so the message arrives to the listener with maximum clarity. Let me bring out the very best in your recording.
5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
Moozikoo.com
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205
Anthony Bates
anthony@moozikoo.com
www.moozikoo.com
We sell merchandise and art of all kinds. In addition, we create personalized promotional items and authentic swag for our clients who are building or expanding their brand.
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.
Just Buttons
www.justbuttons.org
Looking for high quality custom buttons at a price that won't break the bank? Whether you need ten or ten thousand , Just Buttons has a package for you. Our high quality 1", 1.25", 1.75", 2.25", 3.50", 2" Square, and 2.50 x 3.50 rectangle pins are perfect for political campaigns, bands, promotions, charities, non-profits, wedding favors, and much more. Need design help? Not a problem, contact us today and we'll make your vision a reality. We also offer key chains, bottle opener, and magnets. All of our prices include full color, set up, and FREE SHIPPING (to USA and on non-RUSH orders).
5.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
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.
John Pearse Strings
PO Box 295, Center Valley, PA 18034
PH: 610-691-3302 FX: 610-691-3304
info@jpstrings.com
www.jpstrings.com
A line of music strings designed especially for the professional musician. English studio musician John Pearse first began researching into music string manufacture in the mid-sixties. The first person, ever, to teach guitar on television - his BBC lessons have been seen in six countries while his PBS series, STRING ALONG, was shown in most US television markets whilst becoming perhaps the best selling video guitar course both nationally and internationally.
5.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS
SoundsAtlanta
PO Box 49266, Atlanta, GA 30359
PH: 404-329-9438
Bill Tullis
soundsatlanta@aol.com
www.soundsatlanta.com
Our goal is to provide world-class quality recordings and products without breaking your budget. We have the latest gear and technology to make your next project perfect. Our turnkey approach makes it easy to do all production phases in one place, or mix and match for any task. No project is too large or small. We specialize in all styles of music, from Bach to Rock.
Muzik Studio
14 Chesler Sq. Succasunna NJ 07876
PH: 973-927-7250
www.muzikstudio.com
A state of the art high quality audio recording studio featuring PRO TOOLS HD8. We truly have the best equipment available. What we have over and above other studios is a friendly atmosphere to help keep the creative force alive and well.
4th Street Recording
1211 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
PH: 310-395-9114
Kathleen Robinson Wirt
info@4thstreetrecording.com
www.4thstreetrecording.com
19 bands signed. 11 gold & platinum albums. 4 LA music award winners - 2006 and 2007. 2 American Idol finalists. One of the top ten US studios under $100/hour (Performing Songwriter Magazine).
5.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
MusicaJuridica
Brugstraat 17, 6088BS Leudal, The Netherlands
PH: +31-6-1528-5116
Mauritz Kop LL.M.
info@musicajuridica.com
www.musicajuridica.com
Experts in music legal advice. MusicaJuridica's legal services are tailored to the special and specialist legal requirements of musicians and labels.
Online free media information portal
Waterfall Studios. 2 Silver Road, London W12 7SG
PH: 020 87460 2000 FX:
John Marks people@reachingmorepeople.co.uk
http://www.reachingmorepeople.co.uk
We offer free information and useful articles about the music industry, its pitfalls and how to make
Street DreamerZ Entrepreneurship Program
2451 Cumberland Pkwy. #3452, Atlanta, GA 30339
PH: 770-318-6587 FX: 770-850-8593
Ricky Bridges bridges.e@streetdreamerz.com
http://www.streetdreamerz.com
A project oriented music industry entrepreneurship program that will not only teach students how to run a record label but also allows them the opportunity to gather valuable hands on experience by actually selecting an artist, creating a CD project and finally marketing and promoting the Artist/CD by among other things booking shows and establishing tours. As a member, you can also submit you music for consideration on any of the many CD projects and receive royalty payments as your selected music is being marketed and promoted on a project.
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
Noteflight
info@noteflight.com
www.noteflight.com
An online music writing application that lets you create, view, print and hear music notation with professional quality, right in your web browser. Work on a score from any computer on the Internet, share it with other users, and embed it in your own pages. Sign up for a free account, or purchase a subscription to Noteflight Crescendo to take your creativity to the next level.
Merch Music
110 Brookline St., Cambridge, MA 02139
PH: 617-596-4881
info@merchmusic.com
www.MerchMusic.com
Sell your music to fans when you meet face-to-face. You keep all the profit. Less expensive & less wasteful than CDs or download cards.
MXP4
http://www.mxp4.com
The interactive music solution that allows closer fan to artist connection by letting you play with the music.
Xylote.com
www.xylote.com
After many years of experience in the commercial music industry, sound design and multimedia productions, Xylote.com ambition is to offer world's professional artists and professionals-to-be, the finest and unique collections of samples, sound effects and music library for today's complex market in the music business. We are always using the ultimate tools to bring up to life our products, and to make sounds "sound different" than ever.
MusicNomad Rehearsal Studio Database
openstudio.musicnomad.com
In the last 4 weeks over 40 rehearsal studios have uploaded their information and listed over 200 hourly and monthly rehearsal studios for rent. Many of them have also created move in specials. In addition, you can see how many miles the studio is from your house, sort by $ amount, view pictures of the room, see what backline is included and much more all in one site! Open Studio – Find a Studio, List a Studio.
Senzoo
helpmeout@senzoo.net
www.senzoo.net
An online donation widget for fundraising by musicians, artists, developers, opensource projects and non-profits. It lets people donate via PayPal, Amazon FPS, and Google Checkout. Works on major blog and forum like Wordpress, Drupal, PhpBB, Typepad and Movable Type.
RightsFlow
56 W. 22nd St. 9th Fl. New York, NY 10011
info@rightsflow.com
www.rightsflow.com
Simplifies copyright licensing. We work for labels & distributors, artists and music services. This includes Licensing in the US, Accounting and payment to US publishers and Reporting to rights societies around the world.
Limelight
56 W. 22nd St. 9th Fl. New York, NY 10011
PH: 212-937-6955 x302
limelight.rightsflow.com
The simplest way to clear cover songs. Limelight allows you to clear third-party compositions for your CD, download and ringtone release! Get a license before you start selling for only $15 (or less). No expensive lawyers or paperwork! Licenses never expire.
Songfile
PH: 212-834-0137
newmedia@harryfox.com
www.harryfox.com
The Harry Fox Agency, a leading U.S. music rights licensing organization, is pleased to announce that Songfile, its online licensing service, is now available for ringtone licensing. In addition to obtaining licenses for cover versions of songs for CDs and permanent digital downloads (PDDs), Songfile’s over 69,000 registered users can now do the same for ringtones.
Music Reports
21122 Erwin St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
PH: 818-558-1400 FX: 818-558-3484
115reporting@musicreports.com
www.musicreports.com
The world´s leading provider of music rights administration services. Our cutting-edge technology, proprietary systems and applications, unsurpassed experience and expertise, and Songdex, the world´s only independent database of music publishing copyright information, make Music Reports the most innovative and accomplished rights organization in the entertainment industry.
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.
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
Music Competition Network
670 Westboro Dr. Nashville TN 37209
PH: 615-353-0661
www.musiccompetitionnetwork.com
We provide a forum to enhance your experience as a Competitor by disseminating information about Competition opportunities. As a Competition Host, we offer services to market and promote your events and acquire resources you need like judges and contest rule guidelines. Most importantly, you can communicate with other Hosts who confront similar challenges. Networking with other Members will contribute to making your event the very best.
Tuneticker
PH: 516-864-6355
www.tuneticker.com
We have launched a free social networking platform that
allows people to instantly discover music and interact in a fast
growing community. Users are able to see the music their friends
listen to as the activity is instantly delivered to their desktop
or mobile device. It facilitates interactive social networking
capabilities that allow for group discussions with friends -
based on the music. Tuneticker can also be set to automatically
feed the user's Twitter account with their latest listening
activity.
MusiCares and In The Rooms
www.musicaresintherooms.com
This is a safe and secure place for people in the
music industry to share their recovery and their experiences,
strength and hope, as many musicians struggle with addiction or
are in recovery. Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy,
MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music
people in times of need, focusing on human service issues that
directly impact the health and welfare of the music community
including issues of addiction. Together these two organizations
are making a difference in music people’s recovery.
ViolinNetwork
Partha Sarkar partha@violinnetwork.com
www.violinnetwork.com
A place where you can communicate with Violinists, Cellists, Bassists, Violin Makers, Cello Makers, Bass Makers and Violin Teachers.
MuzDepo
4936 Yonge St. #225, Toronto, ON M2N 6S3
PH: 416-623-7732
Yan Valle yan@office.musicdepo.ru
www.muzdepo.com
A social network where unsigned artists from Russia, Ukraine and ethnic communities worldwide get their music heard, hone their skills and protect their copyrights. Artists are featured in one of MuzDepo's genre-specific music areas, which are also places to connect with their fans, and get the chance to win cash, equipment and other awards.
Indaba Music
record@indabamusic.com
www.indabamusic.com
An international community of musicians, music professionals, and fans exploring the creative possibilities of making music with people in different places.
Indie Mic
PH: 678-561-4642
Cliff
cliff@indiemic.com
www.indiemic.com
A social portal devoted to all things concerning music. We are a member based website, that exclusively showcases, markets, and promotes independent musicians, from all genres of music, through online video submission.
JazzCorner.com
www.jazzcorner.com
The largest portal for the official websites of hundreds of jazz musicians and organizations. We pioneer practical methods of using technology to benefit the Jazz community, and offer customized solutions for individual Jazz musicians as well as Jazz organizations and businesses. JazzCorner.com custom designs and hosts websites as well as provide links from your site to the JazzCorner.com portal.
Immitter
immitter@gmail.com
www.immitter.com
Discover and promote new music on the web.
SECTION SIX: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
Booking Festivals, Fairs and Events
by Jeri Goldstein
© 2010 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
With the summer festival season on the horizon, this is a great time to contact and line up your summer events calendar. Many of the major festivals already have their talent lined up and contracted. There are still some filler slots open at most of the major festivals. But why rely on the major festivals to fill up your calendar? There are so many town, city, county and state-wide events that will take place throughout the spring, summer and fall that book local and regional talent along with some of the big name acts. Now is the time for a bit of research on your city’s website, your county government website, your state’s tourist department website and the US Chamber of Commerce website.
Sure it would be fantastic to play the big festivals and perhaps one summer or even this summer you will. But unless you are on the list for at least 10 festivals, one festival does not a tour make. So you need to find some other gigs that will not only fill the summer dates, but build your audience and your market value.
To do that, start by getting out a map of the regions where you want to tour if you are planning to explore outside of your own home base. I would first pick a few states and Google the state website looking for their Department of Tourism and the state’s arts council. Under tourism, I would search for fairs, festivals and special events. If you have specific cities in mind that you want to play, check for the city website which is often .org rather than .com. Check the city’s Chamber of Commerce site for special is city events sponsored by local businesses. Another great site for finding small festival events and crafts fairs Festival Network Online. Also for lots of different festival events check on Festivals.com.
Many cities have a foundation that is often part of the city government and is responsible for organizing entertainment events. Here in Charlottesville, VA, for example, we have the Downtown Foundation that is responsible for presenting “Friday’s After Five” in our downtown pavilion. This free to the public event gets the whole town out for a concert every Friday evening from April through October. Performing groups are paid through a city fund. It is an event such as this, that give local, regional and national touring acts a chance to play for an audience sometimes numbering over 5,000. This kind of gig definitely develops future fans and opens opportunities for return gigs in other venues around the city.
Think beyond the major festivals in your genre that you already know about, and begin thinking about finding outdoor events that the general public will flock to during the warmer months. Then you open a wide range of possibilities such as: wineries with concert series or festivals, corporate sponsored community events, city festivals and concert series, parks and recreation events, national park sponsored concert series, civic center major events and corporate organization conference events.
While familiarizing yourself with regional events, don’t forget to check the area arts magazines, weekly arts newspapers with local arts councils. These resources are often the recipient of listings of upcoming events calendars from a variety of community presenting organizations. Many of these listings need to be submitted many months in advance in order to be included in special upcoming events calendars. If your research for this coming summer gets you to the presenting organizations too late for this season, you’ll at least have the information well in advance for the next presenting season.
This advance research has the potential to net you contacts and info about many more publicly attended festivals, fairs and events within your local region and beyond and help build a very strong fan base. Here’s to some great summer gigs!
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Jeri Goldstein is the author of, How To Be Your Own Booking Agent The Musician's & Performing Artist's Guide To Successful Touring 2nd Edition UPDATED. She had been an agent and artist's manager for 20 years. Currently she consults with artists, agents and managers through her consultation program Manager-In-A-Box and presents The Performing Biz, seminars and workshops at conferences, universities, for arts councils and to organizations. Jeri has released a 3-hour seminar on CD-ROM, Marketing Your Act. The Seminar is set up in 5 modules with information about Marketing, Creating Effective Promotional Materials, How To Access the Media, A Marketing Template and Niche Marketing. No expensive conferences to attend-learn at your convenience to boost your career. Her book, CD-ROM and information about her other programs are available at are available at
Performingbiz.com
or phone (434) 591-1335 or
email Jeri.
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