The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections:
1. Publications, Review Websites and Music Blogs that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations, Shows and Podcasts that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors, Distributors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Websites 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
Artists on the Rise
Dominique Zonyee
dominique@dominiquezonyee.com
www.dominiquezonyee.com
As a skilled and trained journalist who has interviewed Grammy Award-winning musicians I founded "Artists on the Rise" in 2013 as a labor of love. I consider myself an artist of words so my site supports emerging recording, visual and performance artists who are just as passionate about their crafts as I and dedicated are to sharing their talents with the world. I welcome video links, and pitches for full-length interviews only from those artists who respect my time and the energy I put into showcasing their work.
Indie Rock Cafe
www.indierockcafe.com
We only accept submissions digitally. Please visit our website for submission details. You must fill out our online submission form in order to get a review.
MuzikMan Productions
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
khannaleck@yahoo.com
www.muzikman.net
The purpose of the site is to make it an online resume or "catch all" if you will for the network of blogs and social networking that has been created over the years. A one stop shop. Currently four blogs are online Prog Rock Music Talk, Write A Music Review, New Age Music Reviews and Rate The Tracks. Two main services are offered, the Guaranteed Review and the Pre-Production Service. Each service can be accessed and reviewed at each blog through the navagation bar. We hope artists and industry folks alike will find value in the services as many others have over the years. Please stop by and review the services, read the reviews and news and interact with the sites.
PenWeb Tickets Blog
blog.penweb.org
Our blog spotlights musical artists and emerging artists.
The Scene Magazine
info@thescenemag.ca
www.thescenemagazine.ca
Showcasing Canadian bands/musicians & bands visiting Canada! The Scene Magazine strives to advance Canadian artists and get audiences closer to local Canadian music, arts & entertainment. With focus on music scene and all of its famous genres from Indie Rock to Dub-Step to pop and everything in between, The Scene has regional presence in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, St. John's & Halifax. The scene would like to hear it and help you build your portfolio and EPK. We will match your album with one of our experienced journalist who knows your genre. We will listen to the entire album and give you a track by track break down. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD COPIES OF ALBUMS IN THE MAIL. Submit via our ONLINE FORM. We offer a "paid" option for "guaranteed" reviews.
SECTION TWO: RADIO STATIONS, SHOWS AND PROMOTERS
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
W.T.A.U. Pea Ridge Nation - Spreaker
712 Walker Branch Rd. Lincolnton, NC 28092
Mike Sherrill
pearidgenation@yahoo.com
www.spreaker.com/show/the_weff_pea_ridge_nation_show
I host an independent Metal show every Sunday night from 7-10 pm EST. I am interested in promoting Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Hard Rock and Thrash or Speed Metal.
Lady Sondra's Rock Cafe - Digital Revolution Radio
Sondra Lupulio Sego
digitalrevolutionradio.net@gmail.com
www.digitalrevolutionradio.com
An independent Rock & Metal radio station on the world wide web. We specialize in Indie, Rock, Metal, Thrash, Rock Blues, Psychedelic, Classic if it rocks you will hear it here "Loud & Clear". We have a great staff of Djs that are very passionate about what they do. We are unique, and we know how to deliver the Rock N Roll. Let us spin your material. Send us an e-mail.
Indie Face Radio
PH: 800-893-9562
Tyrone Lineberger (Terrible T) and Cornelius Edwards (Corndeezy)
tyrone1586@att.net
www.skidrowstudios.com
An Urban radio/video program providing a platform/ home for all things indie. Indie Face Radio gives individuals the opportunity to promote their current projects, while connecting with fans all over the world and help them gain valuable knowledge, about their field of choice. We invite artists to send their contact info and radio edit songs in MP3 format to our e-mail address. All music videos can be sent to the same address in mp4 format. The podcast tapes a two-hour show on the second Thursday of every month in downtown Los Angeles. After the live taping is finished, the audio portion is sent to Urban Network Radio and broadcasted everyday Monday-Friday on their site for three weeks straight from 12-2PM PST. Artists are encouraged to call in live for a brief interview as well.
Artist on the Rise - Digital Revolution Radio
Guy Tolve
digitalrevolutionradio.net@gmail.com
www.digitalrevolutionradio.com
Features great independent Rock music and in-studio guests.
Feature.FM
PH: 646-670-0025
info@feature.fm
www.feature.fm
A song promotion platform built for the digital era. Guarantee your songs are played to millions of listeners on our music streaming partners. Our mission is to help talented up and coming artists gain exposure and have a fair shot at getting their music heard!
DREAMZ - 950 Lounge
PH: 866-390-9292
faluenterprises@gmail.com
www.eliquemedia.com
We explore new Hip Hop, R&B and Latin music artists and their story through live streaming radio. It's for all individuals with a Dream to Achieve! We encourage and support the movement that Good Music Matters and we invite all artists, producers & independent labels to submit their content for the DREAMZ segment
BitCandy
Glitch
glitch@bitcandy.com
www.bitcandy.com
A dedicated Music Filter and free indie radio station , serving up the latest new songs of the blogosphere, specializing in Indie, Alternative Pop, EDM and Chill music. As a filter, BitCandy's team (which are indeed humans and not computers) listens to and filters each week thousands of new songs, hundreds of new album releases, dozens of indie music publications, along with the word on the street bringing you a handpicked, trusted feed of top music, unknown new artists and what's buzzing on the web. Our goal is to explore and uncover great music that will enrich our lives (and get us through Mondays). Send your music through our ONLINE submission form.
Fuego Beats Radio
Fuego
info@fuegobeats.com
www.fuegobeats.com
Broadcasts a distinctive blend of talk radio interviews with a mix of Hip Hop, Pop and R&B music from emerging musicians. Topics range from celebrity gossip to controversial issues relevant to a modern society, as well as pop culture. Submit your music via our ONLINE FORM. Send us an e-mail if you would like to be considered for an interview. @WFBS981
New Driven Radio
Sherry Sabine
NewDriven@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/NewDrivenRadio
The NEW DRIVEN shows bring the hottest professional level independent rock to syndicated radio. Our weekly shows feature the best in emerging Soft Rock, Hard Rock, Alt Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Folk Rock, Punk & Melodic Metal. NEW DRIVEN also produces a weekly talk show that focuses on professional independent artists and a live show with call-in interviews and guest co-hosts. Artists on our shows are full-time musicians, (or nearing that step) with a rigorous touring schedule We spin newer release original music. @NewDriven
2.2 RADIO PROMOTERS
CIMG, LLC
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357
Tony Bates
contact@cimgllc.com
www.cimgllc.com
Our Radio Promotion work focuses on relevant radio stations (terrestrial and online), especially college radio stations, in the U.S., Canada and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Our staff works daily to build relationships with radio stations, regional promoters, music/entertainment publications and websites, and media outlets throughout North America as well as in eastern and central Europe. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc
Howard Rosen Promotion
521 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #15, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
PH: 805-382-2200 FX: 805-201-7816
info@howiewood.com
www.howiewood.com
Since 1985 We have been helping artists reach their goals of obtaining radio airplay, expanding their fan base, and creating awareness throughout the industry. @Howiewoodpromo
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Countdown Entertainment
110 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001-6805
PH: 212-645-3068 FX: 212-989-6459
James Citkovic
CountdownEnt@netzero.com
www.CountdownEntertainment.com
James Citkovic, president of Countdown Entertainment brokers Intellectual Properties, including major Music Publishing Catalogues and Masters of Gold and Platinum Recording Artists. James has secured numerous Catalogue deals for such properties as: Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot; The Ramones; Irene Cara; and most recently, a Jimi Hendrix/Curtis Knight catalogue he sold to SONY, to name a few. If you are interested in buying or selling a publishing or masters catalogue or a music-related company with a substantial Earnings history, contact James for more information. In addition, James Citkovic provides non-exclusive, non-commission-based personal music Consultancy services designed to assist artists, songwriters, producers, and composers with their careers, as well as artist managers and Indie labels by providing advice, guidance, artist development and opportunities to secure recording and publishing deals, Int'l music licensing, TV & Film placements and product distribution in the Pacific Rim territories (Japan, Korea, China). Those interested in these services, contact James for more information. Serious inquiries only, please.
Amused Now Entertainment
901 Brutscher St. Ste. D #118, Newberg, OR 97132
PH: 503-799-5500
Cynthia Kahn
ckahn@amusednow.com
www.amusednow.com/blog
The Amused Now Featured Artist interview is a paid service that offers artists the opportunity to tell their back story and share information about their current projects in their own words. When artists tell their stories and describe their art, fans gain a deeper understanding and affection for the artist. At Amused Now, we???ve proven that musicians who talk about their song in an interview and post that interview on the same web page as their music sell more music. What's in a Featured Artist interview package? A 10-15 minute video interview, a one minute preview of the interview, a podcast of the interview and blog article about the interview. Then, we spread the news on the Amused Now Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn accounts. We also offer one-question micro-interviews, where we ask about a single song or short film or book. Embed your micro-interview on the same page you sell your hot new single along side your music video and give your fans the back story! The featured artist interview package is $99. The micro interview (one question about your song) is $49. I do publish guest posts, which are free. We do not specialize in any genre of music. All are welcome.
Kill Nerve Management
PO Box 687, North Hollywood, CA 91603
Jesse Ramirez
info@killnervemgmt.com
www.killnervemgmt.com
A music management firm based in Los Angeles. We provide the following services to our clients: digital marketing, online merchandise management, social media management, concert promotion, street team marketing & promotion. Genres don't matter. Music matters. Please send us LINKS to your music via e-mail. Please do not attach any files. We look forward to listening to your music!
Elique Media Group & Falu Enterprises
PH: 866-390-9292
faluenterprises@gmail.com
www.eliquemedia.com
As a growing independent distribution provider, EMG/Falu Ent. provides a service that provides you with the tools to have a successful digital music launch. Our team is filled with experts in the field of digital operations and production management that will make sure your information and formatted files are optimized properly so your music reach as many destinations as possible.
Platinum Voice PR
PH: 312-870-0122
Ms. Carmen
platinumvoicepr@gmail.com
www.platinumvoicepr.com
A full-service public relations and marketing boutique with a 360-degree approach to building multi-platform innovative campaigns. The genres that I prefer to work with are Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and EDM.
Bongo Boy Records
PH: 908-455-1576
Monique Grimme
submit@bongoboyrecords.com
www.bongoboyrecords.com
We offer distribution/promotion/marketing to one of the largest music market in the world ASIA. The Bongo Boy Records Compilations Volumes Series is a digital album with 10 tracks of International recording artists. Genre: Open. Each track is sponsored by the artist. Non-exclusive. More details at our website.
Music Gorilla
12407 Mopac Expressway N. 100-312, Austin, TX 78758
PH: 201-796-8742
Alexia
info@musicgorilla.com
www.musicgorilla.com
A leading commercial marketplace for independent musicians worldwide. We set out to help artists get their music to the people who can make a difference in their careers. Through established relationships, we're now a trusted provider for an evolving music industry looking for emerging artists and material. With our personalized approach, we quickly earned the reputation of being a small company, doing big things. Music Gorilla showcases artists from all over the globe and helps them get their songs heard and licensed by key players in the television, film, advertising, web, and gaming industries. We find and create opportunities and get them in your hands. We believe that your success begins with opportunity.
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
CIMG, LLC
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357
Tony Bates
contact@cimgllc.com
www.cimgllc.com
We provide Social Media Marketing and Social Commerce Solutions for our clients, in addition to Artist Management and Record Label Services. We work with artists, record labels, agencies, events, and brands of all kinds that want to effectively engage their supporters and fans via social media. Considering the global marketplace and international appeal, we offer our services in several languages as well, when appropriate to meet your goals. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc
Serge Media Group
PO Box 5147, Canton, GA 30114
PH: 678-880-8207
Sandy Serge sergeent@aol.com
www.sergemediagroup.com
Social media, networking and publicity solutions for musicians backed by a trustworthy and diligent work ethic.
3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS
Phantom Records
PH: 0208-447-3745
info@phantomrecords.co.uk
www.phantomrecords.co.uk
Sadly, there are many great artists & bands who remain anonymous or stifled due to an inability to market themselves or who continue to fall foul to the ever present industry vultures. We accept that we can't help every band or artist out there but for everyone one that we do - we make a difference and that difference can often be heard and seen through the eyes and ears of many people across the globe! We vehemently support independent artists & music and will continue to fly the independents music flag. However, we are not a traditional record label and do not work with people to make them famous or rock stars! While we do provide many services and operate in a similar fashion to conventional record labels - our main objectives are artist development, recognition & ultimately giving artists and bands a platform and more importantly a shop window to establish themselves from.
Xarnia Records
20 Pennine View, Linthwaite, Muddersfield, HD7 5SD UK
xarniamusic@aim.com
www.xarniamusic.com
A label that specialises in Rock and Pop genres. The vision of the record label group is to find committed and unique artists to manage and support through promotion, distribution and more. Our labels are always looking for hot new artists to support so send your demos now! You can either submit your demo via e-mail or you can submit your demo to us via our Soundcloud Dropbox.
X Grooves Digital
20 Pennine View, Linthwaite, Muddersfield, HD7 5SD UK
xgroovesdigital@aol.co.uk
www.xarniamusic.com
A label that specialises in Electronic and Dance music. The vision of the record label group is to find committed and unique artists to manage and support through promotion, distribution and more. Our labels are always looking for hot new artists to support so send your demos now! You can either submit your demo via e-mail or you can submit your demo to us via our Soundcloud Dropbox.
Xcess Digital
20 Pennine View, Linthwaite, Muddersfield, HD7 5SD UK
xcessdigitalmusic@aol.co.uk
www.xarniamusic.com
A label that specialises in Hip Hop and Rap. The vision of the record label group is to find committed and unique artists to manage and support through promotion, distribution and more. Our labels are always looking for hot new artists to support so send your demos now! You can either submit your demo via e-mail or you can submit your demo to us via our Soundcloud Dropbox.
The Fusion Room Records
20 Pennine View, Linthwaite, Muddersfield, HD7 5SD UK
thefusionroom@aol.co.uk
www.xarniamusic.com
A label that specialises in Melodic and Ambient Electronic and Dance. The vision of the record label group is to find committed and unique artists to manage and support through promotion, distribution and more. Our labels are always looking for hot new artists to support so send your demos now! You can either submit your demo via e-mail or you can submit your demo to us via our Soundcloud Dropbox.
Colt Records
837 Briley Pkwy. #320, Nashville, TN 37217
J. K. Coltrain
ken@coltrecords.com
www.coltrecords.com
We are a small independent Country Music label that was started back in 1998. We take great pride in the fact that we do business with honesty & integrity which has become rather unique in much of the music business. We work with and for our artists and put ethics ahead of profit amongst our list of priorities. For submissions, include a biography, musical influences, band member information, contact information, one musician or band picture and a high quality demo cd. send this to our mailing address.We promise that all materials received will be reviewed by at least one member of our staff. However we do not return any materials and please do not contact us asking us if we have listened to your songs or what do we think. If we think that your material is something that we can work with and promote do not worry we will be in touch. You may also choose to submit online using Music Submit. If so use our ONLINE FORM to submit your information.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Free Rock Radio
www.freerockradio.com/submit-videos.html
A website that allows independent artists to get free promotion for their YouTube videos. The video has to be either a conceptual, live or lyrics video - NO picture only videos! We will post the link on our Facebook page and tweet it out to our followers on Twitter. Artists will also get hits to their iTunes song page because we will have a link set up. We accept most genres of Rock music, including: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, AC/Pop Rock, Roots Rock/Americana, Classic Rock, British Rock and Psychedelic Rock. Artists may choose up to 3 categories for their video to appear in and it will be on the videos homepage for at least a few days.
ThatHotness.com
www.thathotness.com
Accepts YouTube video submissions for Hip Hop, R&B and Pop music artists. The submission link is: www.thathotness.com/submit-your-video. We also offer promotional services for videos and songs.
TIDAL
www.tidal.com
Introducing the first music streaming service that combines the best High Fidelity sound quality, High Definition music videos and expertly Curated Editorial. TIDAL is an advertisement-free, lossless, CD-quality music and music video streaming service with extensive curated editorial expertise. TIDAL gives you access to more than 25 million songs and 75,000 music videos.
Vessel
www.vessel.com
We're excited to see the rise of an amazing number of new, talented voices. Vessel is the home for digital storytellers and the fans who love them. Independent creators like you make videos that connect with fans around the world ??? just like the best of TV. Release your videos early on Vessel (for as little as 72 hours). After the subscription early access period for Vessel members, distribute your videos to audiences everywhere. The free web treats every view equally. On Vessel, your superfans get exclusive, early access in a premium environment. During the early access period, you get 60% of subscription dollars and 70% of advertising dollars. We estimate that videos will earn approximately $50 per 1,000 views while in early access. This is up to 20x more per view than creators earn from free web distribution.
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: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Muzicol
1 E. Broward Blvd. #620, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301PH: 888-363-1895
contact@muzicol.com
www.muzicol.com
Offering the easiest way to discover, buy and share millions of songs from worldwide independent artists. Artist crowdfunding; get your fans to invest in your new album, music video or nationwide tour. Manage your digital strategy in one place, sell your music, expand your digital presence, interact directly with your fans, manage your ticket sales and make money with just one platform. Muzicol has powerful digital tools to promote your music and let you connect with fans with unlimited hosting. Features allow you to: Create and edit your profile and manage your account. Upload your songs with unlimited hosting. Communicate with your fans with direct interaction. Secure crowfunding from your fans. Multi-accounts management. Streaming capacity. Create a photo gallery for your fans. Stage a concert and manage your ticket sales.
LoudUp
Anne Adams
info@loudup.com
www.loudup.com
A music-based social network designed to help music fans to connect, discover new music, and find gigs in their area, and help independent artists to promote their music and connect with fans as well as other artists and industry professionals.
SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
Urban Network Digital
PH: 619-331-0403
info@urbannetworkdigital.com
www.urbannetworkdigital.com
A spin-off of the Urban Network brand; the longtime entertainment industry publication and conference series established in 1998. Urban Network Digital is an online portal and multi-media company bridging the urban entertainment community. This digital platform covers the hottest new artists, radio air personalities, industry gossip, industry-insider information, executive interviews, event photos and special interest articles. Urban Network Digital discusses all genres of music, and highlights the latest in home entertainment trends, cinema, and television, gaming, and lifestyle products. Urban Network Digital keeps you industry connected and more.
iPluggers
PO Box 8025, 1802 KA Alkmaar, The Netherlands
support@iPluggers.com
www.ipluggers.com
Sign up, complete your profile and upload your release. Select up to 3 plugging genres for your release. Our A&R department will listen to your release to determine whether it is suitable for airplay, if the right plugging genres are selected and if your profile is complete and professional. Immediately after plugging, you have real-time insight in which radio station from which country has downloaded your release for airplay.
The Global Reggae Top 100
www.reggaetop100.com
A list of the top 100 Reggae singles worldwide. The Global Reggae Industry Average ??? Tracks Artists Global Ranking and generates a measurable indices of the Global Reggae Industry???s performance in relation to the global playing field. Results compiled are based on a computed aggregation consisting of social media activity, online streams, YouTube views, radio play rotation entries on 180 digital and terrestrial radio station playlists, online retail results, physical sales results and frequency of booking dates. Compiled by The Jamaica Data Mining Project.
Mixcloud
www.mixcloud.com
Helps connect radio content to listeners more effectively. Mixcloud is re-thinking radio by joining the dots between radio shows, Podcasts and DJ mixes. We refer to them as Cloudcasts - audio shows that are stored in the "cloud" and available to be streamed on-demand. Mixcloud is for everyone who enjoys listening to great radio and DJ content and for content creators who are looking for better ways to host and promote their Cloudcasts online.
Festival Network Online
PO Box 18839, Asheville, NC 28814
PH: 828-658-2779 FX: 828-645-3374
Julie Cochrane
julie@festivalnet.com
www.festivalnet.com
Lists more than 10,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. @_festivalnet
6.2 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
The Stage Coach
PH: 615-972-4382
Susan Gabrielle Cook
susangabrielle@live.com
www.mystagecoach.net
So, do you dream of being in a Broadway musical? Or, making it on to a show like 'American Idol' or 'The Voice'? Maybe, you want to come to Nashville and try to make it on "Music Row"? If you are talented and aspiring to be a performer, you may have lots of dreams and plans that may all seem too big and impossible. Well, I'm here to tell you that they aren't too big or impossible. I'm Susan, The stage coach. I chose that name because I give instruction in voice, and performance and I'm a certified life coach. Now you are probably thinking "Life coach what???"Basically, a life coach is someone who takes those big, impossible sounding dreams and breaks them up into small realistic goals that you can easily accomplish. Then, before you know it... mountains have been moved.
I am also coordinating a big event during the CMA Festival in June in Nashville. It is for aspiring vocalists and songwriters. It is a vocal competition open to all genres and ages. There are 2 groups ages 12&up and under 12 June 12, 2017 (Friday during the CMA Festival week in Nashville.) Held at Wild Wing Caf?? Top prizes are recording time, radio interviews and radio air time for those who have copyrighted music They do NOT have to compete with original music. It is their choice. Also we have a publicity writer giving away CD and performance reviews. I have been doing this since 2010 and each year several of the newbies wind up on American Idol, The Voice or America's Got Talent.... This is a big time talent competition and we have people coming in from every state and Canada.
Music Marketing Manifesto Blog
John Oszajca
john@musicmarketingmanifesto.com
www.MusicMarketingManifesto.com
Advanced strategies, secrets, tactics and tips on selling your music online. @JohnOszajca
6.3 RESOURCES - TOOLS
BandVista
PH: 877-875-4470
support@bandvista.com
www.bandvista.com
Offers a leading web presence to local talent for an affordable price. By using industry leading BandVista tools, musicians can broadcast their sound and image within minutes and for a fraction of the cost and time others invest in similar websites! Hundreds of layouts and designs to choose from! Our system is designed to understand your look and feel, which means your website will look like yours and not like everyone else's. Truly build a unique web presence without being an expert developer. Our tools make this usable by anyone.
Frame.io
www.frame.io
Video collaboration, solved. Privately upload, review, and share media with your entire team, anywhere in the world. Collaborate with anyone from anywhere. Work with the best talent, forget about where they live. Frame.io puts you in the same virtual room.
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
6.4 RESOURCES - AUDIO
Peerless Mastering
1085 Commonwealth Ave. #322, Boston, MA 02215
PH: 617-527-2200
info@peerlessmastering.com
www.peerlessmastering.com
Dedicated to providing the highest quality restoration. We offer the highest quality stereo and 5.1 pre-mastering, CD, CD Enhanced, and DVD-A authoring and full audio restoration. Our staff is exceptional at giving our clients the best quality and service, guiding them through the final phase of their sonic process with ease and expertise. We are uniquely equipped to provide the highest quality mastering available anywhere. We have the expertise, equipment, and skills to achieve the full sound potential of your album. As more and more artists are choosing to record in project and home studios, high-quality professional mastering in an acoustically accurate room has never been more important. Working at Peerless' state-of-the-art studios with our highly trained engineers, you can realize your sonic vision and make your recording sound as full, warm, punchy, and clear as possible. We will guide you through every step of this final phase of your project, and you will be truly amazed when you hear how incredible your music can sound. @PeerlessMaster
6.5 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS
American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA)
5757 Wilshire Blvd. 9th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90036-3689
PH: 323-634-8100 FX: 323-634-8194
www.sagaftra.org
National labor union representing artists.
SECTION SEVEN: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
Five Truths About Today's Music Industry
by Bobby Borg, BobbyBorg.com
© 2017 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
To achieve your music career goals, you had better focus on the realities of the business of music. Here are five truths that all musicians should understand if you want to get ahead.
Even in this age of information overload in which we live, falsehoods, myths, and misunderstandings about today's music business are prevalent. Let's make one thing clear: if you want to achieve your music career goals, you had better focus on the realities of the business of music. What follows are five truths that all musicians should understand if you want to get ahead.
1. If you don't DIY, you die
Music Industry professionals (managers, agents, labels, publishers, and more) are attracted to musicians who take the initiative and accomplish a great deal on their own first. Given the numerous tools available today for artists to promote their music, there is simply no excuse for bands, solo artists, and songwriters not to build a story about their careers and generate a small buzz. Remember that no one is going to come save you and whisk you from garage to super stardom, no matter how special you are. If you want to get to that next level of your music career, you have to roll up your sleeves and get to work. Attract the attention of those who can help you by first helping yourself.
2. There's a quicker path to wealth than a career in music
Don't be blinded by the media hype or glamour you see and hear in music videos, magazines, and news shows. The expensive houses and yachts and the carefree attitudes and overnight success stories are often spun to make it look like the music business is an easy path to the good times. The truth is that these "riches" that artists flaunt are often leased, loaned, advanced, or purchased via other businesses and investments just to "look the part." Make no mistake, if you're in it for only the money, you may have a quicker path to success by being a money manager or stock broker. As a musician, it could a very long time before you start making a comfortable living in the music business. Thus, be sure that you're focused on the right things: making quality music that you're proud of, and that can potentially help you cover your bills. The rest, as they say, is gravy!
3. What you learn is as important as what you earn
It blows me away how so many musicians are interested in what they are going to get paid before they even have any experience. They grumble about pre-selling tickets to their own shows, recording a song without getting paid, or playing another student's recital for free. But as I see it, experience is a form of payment. Remember that the more "stripes you have on your belt," the more respect you'll get from more seasoned musicians and industry pros, and the greater chance you'll have to get paid fairly. So, in the beginning of your career, it is not about what you earn, it's about what you learn.
4. Music is never free
You spend several years writing your songs, thousands of dollars recording your music, and several hundred dollars packaging your album for the marketplace. When all is said and done, you've spent thousands of dollars and hours of your precious time. So stop devaluing your music by giving it away for free! Rather, from now on, give your music away "at no cost to the customer" and build value in it! Tell people about the high quality producers and musicians with whom you worked, the high tech studio you recorded in, and the time and love that you put into making your record. This way, that CD or USB flash drive you hand out in front of your local club might actually get heard. Pursuing a career in music requires blood, sweat, and money. Nothing is free and you should make sure that people know it!
5. Contracts are meant to be negotiated
After years of hard work, the day may come when contractual offers are presented to you. Congratulations! But don't be so quick at jumping at every deal like it's a "take it or leave it" situation. First, you should never sign anything that you don't understand or that you feel rushed or pressured to sign. Second, remember that most contracts are form agreements that are always drafted to favor the other party and are used as starting points for negotiations. That's right! Most companies (labels, production companies, etc.) expect that you're going to read, analyze, and ask for contract revisions. In fact, based on their desire to do business with you, and based on your strengths and accomplishments, many companies are prepared to make reasonable concessions. So slow down and remember that in business, you never get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate for.
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A renowned drummer, teacher, consultant, and Disc Makers Echoes Blog contributor, Bobby Borg is the author of Music Marketing For The DIY Musician: Creating and Executing a Plan of Attack On A Limited Budget (September 2014, Hal Leonard). The book is available on the
Hal Leonard website,
Amazon.com or at
BobbyBorg.com
This article first appeared in the March 31, 2017
Discmaker's ECHOES Blog - insight for independent artists.
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