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
PlayJones.com
www.playjones.com
A music website that features indie and mainstream artists. The website includes reviews, articles, songs, and mixes of the week from artists all over the world. It is also a social media site that allows music fans, musicians and critics to interact. Users will be able to discover new music, comment and share with others via various social media websites. PlayJones.com will soon have a weekly podcast, which will be featured on itunes.
Alternative Revolt Magazine
PH: 303-524-4563
submissions@altrevolt.com
www.altrevolt.com
A premier music magazine developed around the idea of keeping it real. We know how hard musicians work to create a name for themselves, and we're here to expedite! Designed as a way for Independent and Major Label artists to attain & maintain credibility and respect without being confined by the boundaries of today's mainstream media, Alternative Revolt allows for its featured artists to gain recognition and perpetuate reverence in the music industry. Alt Revolt truly gives artists an outlet; a way for them to speak their minds and share the trials & tribulations of an alternative lifestyle.
OrlandoBands.com
PH: 321-202-0011
Ben Gardner
bengardner@orlandobands.com
www.orlandobands.com
Our mission is to help find positive, simple and effective solutions to help artists gain attention. Through our free services on OrlandoBands.com and our ever growing marketing campaigns we have been able to establish actions that work. If you are located in the Florida area and would like to take advantage we encourage you to register with us today. You must be a member of OrlandoBands.com in order to request a review or interview. Please visit our submission page for details.
ninebullets.net
225 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
autopsy4@gmail.com
www.ninebullets.net
Specializing in Americana, Alt-Country, Rock and Texas music. We're not about trying to find the most
creative way to tell you an album sucks. To put it simply, we do not listen to bad music, so why should we
write about it?
Metal Injection
1906 W. 9th St, #20, Brooklyn, NY, 11223
Frank Godla
frank@metalinjection.net
www.metalinjection.net
Heavy Metal videos, podcasts, reviews, latest news, tour dates, photos and more. Want us to take a peek at a demo? Send all physical promotional items to the above address.
Jazz Inside Magazine
Box 30284, Elkins Park, PA 19027
PH: 215-887-8808 FX: 215-887-8885
info@jazzinsidemagazine.com
www.jazzinsidemagazine.com
100 detailed Jazz CD reviews in each issue.
Modern Rock Magazine
editor@modernrockmagazine.com
www.modernrockmagazine.com
Features articles, album reviews, Rock news and tips for the modern Rock musician.
Juice Magazine
319 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
PH: 310-399-5336 FX: 310-230-5453
juice@juicemagazine.com
www.juicemagazine.com
Since 1993, Juice Magazine has been dedicated to illuminating those who face resistance from the mainstream. Readers want something real and true. We give them great stories backed with the talent of the heroes of skateboarding, surfing and Punk music who have been to the mountain and stayed to dominate.
Blues Revue
PO Box 42306, Urbandale, IA 50323
Editor1@bluesrevue.com
www.BluesRevue.com
The World's Blues magazine! To submit your CDs for review in either Blues Revue or BluesWax please send two copies of the CD to the above address.
Imperial Hustle / The Resource Magazine
Defiance
info@imperialhustle.com
www.imperialhustle.com
A new urban promotion company supporting independent music, art, entertainment and alternative media. We publish The Resource Magazine. Our magazine is here to help promote and educate independent artists and models - an ever growing Urban market that's connecting the world of creative ambition through art, design and music.
TheyWillRockYou
staff@theywillrockyou.com
www.theywillrockyou.com
Our backgrounds and musical tastes are as diverse as they come. Most of our staff is based in the Boston area with an emphasis on serving the Boston and New England music scene but we do have some staff scattered throughout the country as well. The one tie that binds? You guessed it - music.
Review You
www.ReviewYou.com
Have your album reviewed by a professional music journalist. This is a pay to get reviewed service. Use COUPON CODE "RY-INDIE" and receive a 10% discount off your order.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
Sheena Metal Experience
15030 Ventura Blvd. #843, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
PH: 818-602-4929
Sheena Metal
sheena@sheenametalexperience.com
www.sheenametalexperience.com
Combining today's hottest celebrity guests and tomorrow's most irreverent headline-makers, the show is raw, uncensored, and all-Sheena-all-the-time. Using her trademark cutting-edge observation, LA entertainment icon Sheena Metal rips the veil off the human sideshow, exposing Homo Sapiens at their most bizarre - making you wonder how you ever got by without her. It's talk radio the way it was meant to be, "Sheena-Style": unscripted, unpredictable, a little horrifying, and a lot hysterical. Every Monday through Friday 5-7pm (PST), it may be Sheena's show but it's definitely your experience. Become part of the adventure on LA Talk Radio by calling into the show.
Troys Room LA Talk Radio (ch.1)
Troysroom@hotmail.com
www.latalkradio.com
Featuring the best in unsigned Rock (Punk, Metal, Alternative, Indie, Psychadelia, Hard Rock) from around the globe. Airs Tuesdays, 5pm PST. Send ONE MP3 (One only!) to the above e-mail address.
Unsigned and Wound Up
brian@musicemissions.com
www.musicemissions.com
Music Emissions' monthly podcast. We are looking for any artists using the DIY method or are currently unsigned. The best 9-12 artists will be chosen and broadcasted as part of a 45-50 minute set on the last Tuesday of every month. The top vote-getter on the podcast itself will also have their most recent release reviewed by our editorial staff.
Mood Media
Ground South Wharf 10, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009 Australia
PH: +61-2-8514-8446 FX: +61-2-9518-8686
Cathy Lee info_au@moodmedia.com
www.moodmedia.com.au
Specialises in providing music solutions for businesses. Mood Media Australia is a subsidiary of the Mood Media Group which is the leading supplier of in-store music to businesses around the world. Mood Media Australia supplies music to retail, hospitality, fitness and service businesses.
Yall Betta Recognize Radio Show
538 Retreat Court K, Odenton, MD 21113
PH: 410-781-8361
B. M. DuBB dubbspot@gmail.com
www.dubbspotrecords.com
Playing nothing but the hottest independent Hip Hop tracks ... with a splash of mainstream. The show airs on WESER 90.7 Bremerhaven Germany. Submit your tracks to the above e-mail address.
Smoothjazz.com
PO Box 982, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
1242 State Ave. Ste. I, PMB 174, Marysville, WA 98270
www.smoothjazz.com
Please visit our website for submission details. Your CD must be sent to BOTH of the above addresses. You can upload MP3s at this web address:
www.smoothjazz.com/musicdrop
MetalRadio.com
www.metalradio.com
The mission of MetalRadio.com is the continued proliferation of local, unsigned Rock, Metal, Hardcore and Punk acts. Dedicated to what the major record labels have turned their back on. The raw power of socially defiant music. We have grown into a social media site and MP3s can be uploaded within a profile and shared.
Radical.FM: Radical Indie
PH: 213-596-7665
music@radical.fm
www.radical.fm
Similar to Satellite Radio, we have divided our massive library into niche formats like ROCK, POP, and COUNTRY. But at Radical, we go beyond Satellite by allowing users to blend as many genres as they like, and then assign each a value relative to the others. With thirteen million tracks at our disposal, and a powerful yet user-friendly design, no other service creates an endless stream of songs that so accurately reflects your taste in music.
NetteRadio
PO Box 5525, Culver City, CA 90231-5525
FX: 866-276-7399
Annette Conlon
submit@netteradio.com
www.netteradio.com
A weekly 2-hour internet radio show that is dedicated to promoting unsigned/indie WOMEN musicians. Hosted by Annette Conlon, the show broadcasts live each week from our studio in Los Angeles, CA. All submissions must include the Artist Release form found here:
www.netteradio.com/NetteRadioArtistRelease.pdf Please note we only accept Digital Submissions but you may fax, email or mail your completed Artist Release Form.
Brocket 99 Radio
info@brocket99.net
www.brocket99.net
Bands, we've been playing Unsigned & Indie Music (always uncensored) since 1995. E-mail us your MP3s.
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS
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.
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.
AirplayAccess
5018 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220
PH: 310-325-9997 FX: 310-427-7333
staff@airplayonly.com
www.airplayaccess.com
The music industry's answer for fast, secure music delivery, enabling registered industry professionals, records labels, artist/bands to get their promotional music directly to radio as broadcast quality digital files.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Music Xray
Mike McCready
mike@musicxray.com
www.musicxray.com
We facilitate a more efficient, lower cost, and less risky A&R process. Our growing platform enables the industry to open the doors of opportunity to musicians and songwriters everywhere and to harness the most powerful tools ever built specifically for those who conduct A&R. We help musicians and songwriters get deals and to get feedback from professionals who want to help them succeed. We help them access the gatekeepers in a way that makes it rewarding for both parties.
Smashsongs
info@smashsongs.com
www.smashsongs.com
Made by songwriters for songwriters, Smashsongs is the premier online marketplace for songwriters, bands and artists to license songs, license music and license lyrics directly to T.V, Film, Media and other Artists. Smashsongs allows musicians and songwriters to be in control of their own material by entering into the type and format of contract that best suits their needs and wishes.
A.B.C. Publicity - The branding Group
Dee Dee M. Cocheta
gatekeeper@abcpublicity.com
www.abcpublicity.com
Specializing in lifestyle, entertainment and multicultural demographics. Offering public relations, relationship marketing & social media solutions, A.B.C. is a strategic partner to small businesses, non-profits, women and entertainment driven companies, brands, products and events.
One Song World
11 Habrosh Street, Bet Shemesh, Israel
PH: 011-97277 2164436 FX: 011-9722 9918502
Jonty Zwebner jonty@onesongworld.com
www.onesongworld.com
Showcase and promotion of new quality singles to media and industry professionals worldwide.
eFUSION Music and Artist Consulting
PH: 888-565-7685
consulting@efusion1.com
www.efusion1.com
Aims to help Artists, record labels and others in Urban Christian Music develop the core business components behind their music so they can demonstrate excellence, establish income and sustain success.
Atticus Brand Partners
54 Music Square E. #350, Nashville, TN 37203
PH: 615-983-8203
Kathy Armistead Olen
kathy@atticusbrandpartners.com
www.atticusbrandpartners.com
We work with brand executives to build brand-artist partnerships with purpose: toward rising sales, greater product awareness, finding new customers to serve and getting closer to the ones you already have. That means understanding objectives on all sides for both brand and artist in creating tour sponsorship programs, securing the right spokespersons, designing live events for consumers and retail customers, and putting bands, artists and their music into the mix in advertising, marketing, social media, and anything else that belongs in a well-crafted partnership.
Reckless Grace Music
12625 Cara Cara Loop, Bradenton, FL 34212
PH: 813-748-2485
Bruce Ferber bferber@recklessgracemusic.com
www.recklessgracemusic.com
We are a management company, record label, publishing company and merch company under one roof. We specialize in Country, Contemporary Christian and Rock. We are actively looking for great artists with killer originals and an awesome live show!
Tenth Street Entertainment
700 San Vicente Blvd. #G410, Hollywood, CA 90069
PH: 310-385-4700 FX: 310-385-4742
info@10thst.com
www.10thst.com
In the wake of the music industry's rapid consolidation, the threat of digital piracy, increased competition for the entertainment dollar and a lack of longterm artist development, Tenth Street Entertainment is not just one of the world's leading management companies, but a multifaceted media organization dedicated to its clients' needs in an evolving environment. By structuring itself with a self-contained staff and offices in New York, Los Angeles and London, Tenth Street Entertainment takes a hands-on approach to selling, marketing, promoting, merchandising and adding value to its artists' content on an international basis.
NCD Resources
PH: 512-699-0819
Neil Diaz
info@neildiaz.com
www.facebook.com/ncdresources
Focuses on Entertainment and Fashion. Clients range from models to recording artists and fashion designers to musicians and other forms of entertainment. NCD Resources provides event services by producing and coordinating events for long term clients or interested persons alike. Events range from Product launches, CD Releases, Fashion Shows, Premieres to private celebrations. NCD Resources also offers consultations for a variety of talent and small businesses, a la carte services, resources for industry needs, all at competitive rates. For those interested in retaining long term service, full service and partial service contracts are available.
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.
LaFaMos Marketing & Publicity
4657 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027
PH: 323-668-9383 FX: 323-668-9386
Hunter
contact@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.
Dream Town Media
Melissa Hehring
melissa@dreamtownmedia.com
www.dreamtownmedia.com
We create cohesive digital marketing and social media campaigns; develops websites; provides event and marketing services for independent musicians, artists and authors. We take the burden off you so you can focus on your creating art. Are you a musician looking for a way to get your music published and heard? Dream Town Media has the resources to help you get your music recorded. We can help you take your music to market. We have the relationships to get you spins and downloads. Are you tired of trying to go it alone? We can help.
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!
Encourageanaire.com
500 SW 10th St., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
info@encourageanaire.com
www.encourageanaire.com
A Grassroots/visionary-Oriented Miami based positive entertainment management company, sowing the inestimable virtues of faith, hope, love, encouragement, humility, integrity, patience & joy worldwide. All genres of thankful, joyful & encouraging music & art. Personal entertainment artist management/A&R & licensing/consulting/getworking.
Jam Sessions Marketing
PH: 212-671-2033
Forrest Casey
JSMPromotions@gmail.com
Helps musicians and singers promote their musical talent and/or product(s) and services through a niche publicity tactic that will be made available to the public via the internet and print marketing. JSM would like to discuss your goals and objectives to see if we are able to assist you with your next project.
Vandala Concepts
Box 22001, Vernon, BC V1T 9L7
PH: 250-309-1299 FX: 250-545-4822
Crystal Lee
vandala@vandalaconcepts.com
www.VandalaConcepts.com
We do it all. We are a full service entertainment company dedicated to serving the needs of independent musicians around the world. We listen to EVERYTHING we receive.
Daylle Deanna Schwartz Consulting
Daylle
www.daylle.com
When major label artists sells 20,000 CDs, or even 200,000 CDs, they're treated like failures. When indies sell those numbers, they celebrate. I encourage you to develop your career first in order to give yourself more leverage to get a deal that will advance your career. Contact me about my fees if you need CONSULTING on how to make progress in your music career or need a shot of motivation by using my CAREER COACHING. I do it in person and by phone.
3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS
BETA Records
1350 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028
office@betarecords.com
www.betarecords.com
The first true MUSIC ECOSYSTEM that connects fans with artists in the virtual and real world through its unique content making, moving and monetization business model capable of terrestrial and viral distribution of music and video. BETA Records consists of 4 inter-related content production, hosting and propagation entities: BETA Online, BETA TV, BETA Publishing (Sound Scope) and BETA Radio.
Big Fuss Records
PO Box #1556, Campbell, CA 95009
info@bigfussrecords.com
www.bigfussrecords.com
We work in tandem with radio, and the press, to gain you maximum publicity and media coverage. When you have great music, we have the path. We market you through assistance with CD reviews, mentions of upcoming shows, feature stories and radio interviews. Your new release needs more than the great music featured. It requires astute professionals behind your product to propel it into the mainstream market. Big Fuss Records stands behind you on your behalf to bring you the exposure you need to generate sales.
Deep Elm Records
www.deepelm.com
Now with 180 releases in its discography, fiercely independent Deep Elm Records continues to build a better label - one that operates for glory, not gold. We see our label being about people coming together, meeting, singing and sharing that experience with each other...those are the times that we remember forever. It's about the power of music and the bands that create it. Founded on respect for music and the creative process, a goal of discovering new artists and undying integrity in everything we do, Deep Elm strives to further its reputation as one of the world's most reliable sources of quality independent recordings. Deep Elm only accepts submissions digitally through our SoundCloud Dropbox (not via email or any social network). You do not need permission to send us your music. Click on our Dropbox, read the instructions, follow the prompts and upload your music privately. Simple.
The Forward Music Group
PH: 902-431-5334
info@forwardmusicgroup.com
www.forwardmusicgroup.com
Label + management + sound engineering from the East Coast of Canada.
Symbiotic Music Publishing
PO Box 88456, Los Angeles, CA 90009
PH: 424-245-0416
Eric Knight smp@symbioticmusicpublishing.com
www.symbioticmusicpublishing.com
We are currently looking for master quality music in all genres for Film & TV. We accept submissions ONLY through links, Soundcloud or Dropbox.
Persistent Management
PO Box 88456, Los Angeles, CA 90009
PH: 424-245-0416
Eric Knight pm@persistentmanagement.com
www.persistentmanagement.com
A full service artist management company. We are currently seeking new talent. We accept submissions ONLY through links, Soundcloud or Dropbox. Please, no phone calls!
Naxos
Attn: Edith Lei, Level 11, Cyberport 1, 100 Cyberport Rd. Hong Kong
www.naxos.com
Naxos is the brainchild of Klaus Heymann, a German-born entrepreneur and music lover based in Hong Kong. Since 1987, Naxos has redefined how Classical music is presented and marketed. Innovative strategies of recording exciting new repertoire with exceptional talent have enabled the label to develop one of the largest and fastest growing catalogues of unduplicated repertoire available anywhere with over 2500 titles. All Naxos Historical, Naxos Classical Archives, Naxos Jazz, Folk and Rock Legends and Naxos Nostalgia titles are not available in the United States and some titles may not be available in Australia and Singapore because these countries have copyright laws that provide or may provide for terms of protection for sound recordings that differ from the rest of the world. Please send any demos to the above address.
You Rock Media Group
Dominic Cioffi
dominic.cioffi@yourockmediagroup.com
www.yourockmediagroup.com
An innovative music label that has created, protected, and begun packaging an unprecedented business model. With our uniquely formatted integration of content and media communications technology we are positioned to revolutionize entertainment, communications, and philanthropy. Furthermore, this model inspires investors AND participating audiences of nearly any age and means, with opportunities to earn equity. This model, within one - season, can elevate deserving partners and sponsor brands to an enviable and distinguished position.
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!"
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Tadcast
469 7th Ave. #346, New York, NY 10018
PH: 212-359-9568
inquiry@tadcast.com
www.tadcast.com
Allows you to advertise your music by getting potential fans to actually listen to your music. That's how you get new fans. How do we do that? We have a network of online video producers (including some of the most popular!) looking to find new music to include in their videos and waiting to promote your music to all of their fans. Tadcast is the place for them to find you.
TalentWatch
info@talentwatch.net
www.talentwatch.net
Have you ever watched a gifted singer who never made it? Or seen an incredible band that didn't reach their potential? Do you know there are thousands of music artists waiting for the right opportunity to be discovered? TalentWatch provides a level playing field with each artist having an equal chance to rise to the top. We provide an engaging and entertaining experience for music fans interested in discovering new talent. Our video-driven platform enables singers, bands and musicians to showcase their talent and tell their story in a format that draws you in and helps fans connect emotionally with each performer. Fans rate artists on their talent, entertainment and likeability.
Guvera
support@guvera.com
www.guvera.com
You select the brand that will pay for each piece of music you search for, then you visit their channel and discover a whole bunch of other music that may be interesting ... then you channel hop, this is how you discover new music, all the while not being interrupted by ads you cant click past and now, you simply enjoy the music. Best yet, those artists that create all these goodies we download will be paid in full for the inspiration they make for all of us.
ClassicsOnline
www.classicsonline.com
Offers an enormous range of specialist repertoire not available from other Classical music online stores. More than 500 new Classical music albums are added every month, all at competitive prices. Other notable offerings include: Free preview streaming of every album/track, special advanced search facility enables you to find your favorite Classical music composers/artists/works/albums.
3Encore.com
support@3encore.com
www.3encore.com
Where you can discover, watch, upload and share music videos.
Sonixphere
PH: 312-329-1310 FX: 312-329-1339
info@sonixphere.com
A global creator of music and sound design for all modern communication platforms. Through our global roster of talent, Sonixphere creates diverse sonic content of the highest quality. Sonixphere's extensive background in all facets of audio allow our sonic creations to resonate across a global audience.
Sonixphere employs multiple composers and sound designers globally. Our global roster of talent is diversified in composition, ethnicity, demographics, age and experience. Sonixphere is consistently adding to the already unbelievable wealth of talent.
LandscapeHD
Royal Oak Ln, Crowhurst, East Sussex, TN33 9BY UK
ben@landscapehd.com
www.landscapehd.com
A music television channel that has been running since 1987. Our content isn't like programming you would see on a 'normal' music television channel. It is a mix of some of the world's best classical and instrumental music and carefully crafted films of natural and man made subject matter. The imagery is carefully edited to compliment the feel of the music and thus tells a simple story of the subject matter. Landscape is a music channel that is a co-operation between the owners of music rights and film makers to bring quality music to television at an affordable price. Distributors who hold the necessary rights licence may distribute LandscapeHD to their subscribers free of a subscription charge.
YogiTunes
www.yogitunes.com
Digital store featuring Yoga and Wellness-Inspired music for health enthusiasts.
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: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES
iGiveapoop on JackTheDonkey.com
http://www.jackthedonkey.com/Register1.aspx
PH: 416-200-7227
David Katz stayintouch@jackthedonkey.com
http://iGiveapoop.com
A free indie music promotion service promoting unsigned bands and musicians who drive change to the charities we give a poop about on social network for change JackTheDonkey.com where you meet new friends, discover new music (or be discovered) - all the while making change for the charity of your choice...freely. Musicians, once your tracks are up, we tweet and post your songs to other social networks as well. (Editor's Note: I apologize for having this listed in the radio section last month).
Indaba Music
info@indabamusic.com
www.indabamusic.com
We connect you with other musicians, brands, TV/Film studios, video game makers, major artists, radio stations, publishers, iTunes, and more.
The Google+ Project
plus.google.com
Sharing is a huge part of the web, a part that we think could be a lot simpler. That's why we've been working on adding a few new things to Google: to make connecting with people on the web more like connecting with them in the real world. You must register under your real name (not your band's name or alias).
Flowd
www.flowd.com
The music lover's social network. Flowd is the perfect app to follow your favorite music acts, moves and grooves, as well as manage your social networks and location check-ins in one go. Chat with friends, find the coolest spots, share pictures and connect to Facebook & Twitter. Flowd is the one stop shop for your social life.
MuZic-One.com
www.muzic-one.com
Hip Hop and R&B online community.
RadioJox Social Networking
www.radiojox.com
The official social network for on-air radio talent, radio personalities, voice over artist, disc jockeys, news and radio station staff.
SodaHead
www.SodaHead.com
A dynamic discussion community where you can discover, debate and discuss issues that get you fired up. Over 1.5 million SodaHeads share their unique views on hot topics, breaking news and controversial issues and a diverse panel of staff writers provide original and exclusive content daily. With that many angles, the discussions on SodaHead will open your eyes to a panoramic view of your world that you won't get anywhere else, allowing you to see the big picture and discuss it!
Fliyo
help@mailfliyo.com
www.fliyo.com
A professional networking website for professionals and businesses in Film, Television, Advertising, Radio, Theater, Digital Media, Publishing, Music, Dance and Fashion Industry. Fliyo lets the professionals and businesses in the industry to get connected and get discovered by showcasing themselves and their talent to the world. In simple it's Google for anything and everything from the entertainment and media industries.
SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
8th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards)
info@inacoustic.com
www.inacoustic.com
We are currently accepting entries. IAMA promotes excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition.
Shamelessplug
Leo
leo@shamelessplug.com
www.Shamelessplug.com
If you're in a band or you are a solo artist all you need is a show flyer. All you have to do is upload your flyer, fill out your show info and then submit it. Be sure to check out the flyer requirements to make sure your flyer will be easy to see and read once uploaded. Once you submit your flyer, our crew will review it to make sure all the info is correct and that the flyer meets our viewing standards. Once it's approved we will kick the flyer live and we'll send you an email to let you know it is now on the Shamelessplug site. In that email we will also send you the direct URL to your flyer. Once you get that link, feel free to promote yourself further by sending it out to all your friends, letting them know about your show. Remember - every show flyer posted on Shamelessplug is able to be seen on through a direct link from the band or artist themselves and also through our search feature.
Michael Pliskin Photography
PO Box 3834, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
PH: 310-433-6245
Michael Pliskin michael@pliskindesigns.com
www.pliskindesigns.com
Photography of/for musicians - album covers, promos and live performances.
Daddy Van Productions
PH: 817-991-0238 FX: 512-243-5285
Chris Galis daddyvanproductions@gmail.com
www.daddyvan.com
Provides video productions services to accompany live performances for musicians.
Talenthouse
542 High St., Palo Alto, CA 94301
PH: 650-930-9813 FX: 888-661-3954
artistrelations@talenthouse.com
www.talenthouse.com
A global creative platform for artists, providing opportunities for recognition, collaboration, and compensation. Participate in projects with leading artists and brands, gain recognition and increase your global reach.
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
1307 Eastland Ave. Nashville, TN 37206
PH: 615-251-4441 FX: 615-251-4442
info@songwritingcompetition.com
www.songwritingcompetition.com
The ISC has assembled a distinguished panel of judges for its 2011 competition. With the most high-profile judging panel of any music competition in the world, ISC offers songwriters and artists the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by iconic recording artists, as well as many major and indie record label Presidents, A&R executives, producers, music supervisors, and more. Now accepting entries for the 2011 competition, ISC gives away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes (shared among the 68 winners) including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes. Open to all levels of songwriters, ISC offers 22 categories that include all genres of popular music. Past winners have included artists from Grammy winners to hobbyist songwriters and everyone in between. ISC judges includes Tom Waits; Tori Amos; Jeff Beck; Billy Currington; My Morning Jacket; Simon Le Bon & Roger Taylor (Duran Duran); Kelly Clarkson; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Wynonna; Francesca Battistelli; Tegan and Sara; Massive Attack; Michael W. Smith; Alejandro Sanz; Johnny Clegg; Jeremy Camp; Ray Wylie Hubbard; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; Basement Jaxx; James Cotton; Sandra Bernhard; Trombone Shorty; Robert Earl Keen; Black Francis (The Pixies); Mose Allison; Robert Smith (The Cure); Amadou & Mariam; Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); Chayanne; and more ...
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.
LicenseQuote.com
19049 Janisse Ln. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
PH: 951-678-5725
www.licensequote.com
Provides music licensing solutions for independent artists, labels and music publishers. It enables publishers to license their songs, recordings and related assets directly from their own websites.
6.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION
DISC MAKERS
7905 N. Rte. 130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110-1402
PH: 856-663-9030 FX: 856-661-3458
www.discmakers.com
The nation's leading CD / DVD duplicator, replicator and printer. When you're ready to make CDs, we're ready to make it happen. We're musicians too, so we know what you need to make it in this business: The best-looking product, the hottest-sounding audio and the most valuable (and free) promotional tools, including free distribution, a free UPC bar code and much more!
CRT, Custom Products
7532 Hickory Hills Ct. Whites Creek, TN 37189
PH: 800-453-2533
http://www.crtcustomproducts.com
Manufacturing, printing, packaging, fulfillment & distribution. Your All-In-One Custom Products SOLUTION!
New Cyberian Systems
1919 O'Toole Way, San Jose, CA 95131
PH: 877-423-4383 FX: 408-884-2257
sales@newcyberian.com
www.newcyberian.com
A full-service CD / DVD manufacturer with facilities throughout the world. For the last few years we have positioned ourselves as a needs-orientated service provider to our clients. Keeping customers satisfied by providing highest quality products and services has been our guideline of business. No matter what your needs are, New Cyberian is your ultimate source for CD-ROM, Business Card CDROM, Shaped CD, Mini CD, DVD, CDR and CD Labels.
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.
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.
KUFALA Recordings
1401 Park St. #103, Paso Robles, CA 93446
PH: 805-239-4201 FX: 413-254-9641
info@kufala.com
www.kufala.com
Plastic Sucks! That is why KUFALA only produces CD/DVDs in environmentally friendly packaging. We specialize in made to order short run CD/DVDs so if you are looking to make 1 to 500 units KUFALA is the partner you are looking for. KUFALA handles all the direct to fan live releases for Pearl Jam, Crowded House, Phish and many more ... so come on over and work with the pros and make your product eco-friendly.
Creative Sound Corp.
5515 Medea Valley Dr. Agoura Hills, CA 91301
PH: 818-707-8986 FX: 818-707-8164
info@csoundcorp.com
www.csoundcorp.com
CD/DVD replication, special packages include graphics / high quality color printing. Full Guarantee
for Competitive Pricing & Premium Quality. Plant Locations: California and North Carolina.
Mention that you saw us in The Indie Bible and we will match or beat any advertised price.
6.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING
Dene Swan Quality CD Mastering
www.deneswanmastering.com
Using audio sweetening techniques, audio phase correction, noise reduction and brick-wall limiting (as necessary) your music is made ready for commercial delivery. Your project is then burned to an archive quality audio CD-R with the proper metadata (UPC, ISRC, etc.) and checked for errors before delivery. Alternatively we can send you .wav files of your completed project for you to encode as you see fit. If you would like to hear samples of our work, submit your music to us for a free consultation, you are looking for an estimate or if you have any questions contact us.
Fat Boy Mastering
PH: 214-640-0620
sales@fatboymastering.com
www.fatboymastering.com
Mastering services for Hip Hop, Rap and R&B artists. Getting your music mastered is one of the most important steps in the release of your album or record and you want to make sure that all of the levels are consistent across the board and that your music will sound the best that it possibly can. Making sure that your mixtape is properly mixed is one of the first steps that you need to complete when taking your music to final 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!
Soundmirror Mastering
76 Green St., Boston, MA 02130-2271
PH: 617-522-1412 FX: 617-524-8377
www.soundmirror.com
With over 20 years of experience, our Grammy Award winning mastering engineers have mastered thousands of records for internationally renowned artists, bands and orchestras, giving each album the individual attention, expertise and the gentle touch it deserves.
The Place...For Mastering
2508 Winford Ave. 2nd Fl. Nashville, TN 37211
PH: 615-686-1725
Alex Rockafellar
alex@theplaceformastering.com
www.theplaceformastering.com
World class mastering for diverse artists of every genre. No matter what genre of music you work in or the size of your project, The Place...For Mastering has the experience, talent, and facilities to ensure you have the finest final product possible. We understand that creating your music exactly how you want it and then presenting it at the very highest professional level is important to every artist.
6.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
JakPrints
3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
PH: 877-246-3132 FX: 866-900-0901
www.jakprints.com
EcoGreen Stickers are Here! Introducing the world's first and only earth-friendly alternative to vinyl stickers. It's just as durable as vinyl but made from limestone and manufactured with zero water consumption or toxic agents. And the best part -- EcoGreen Stickers are a green product that actually costs less!
Ultra Entertainment
4838 E. Baseline Rd. #121, Mesa, AZ 85206
PH: 602-334-4741 FX: 866-847-4508
www.ultraentertainment.com
Everything we do here at Ultra Entertainment is about artist development. Our mission is to provide bands affordable tools, products, and services. All of those tools, products, and services are designed to get your band to the next level. We talk about the "Next Level" a lot here at Ultra Entertainment. What this means is simply a development process of learning and growing as an artist while at the same time growing your fan base. Mention this listing to receive FREE POSTERS!
SMI Promotional Merchandise
7277 Hayvenhurst Ave. #B-9, Van Nuys, CA 91406
PH: 800-401-4488
Alana Wexler
alana@smipromo.com
www.smipromo.com
We specialize in factory direct band merchandise, apparel and accessories. We have produced items for over 50 major tours.
Just Buttons
25 Roy St., East Haven, CT 06512
PH: 330-288-8667
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).
6.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Big Bends
PO Box 324, Plainwell, MI 49080-0324
PH: 888-788-2363
www.bigbends.com
We strive to provide the highest quality guitar accessories possible to help Guitarists reach their full potential while also simplifying the lives of the Technicians that maintain their instruments. Each day we strive to recycle each scrap of paper, cardboard and plastic - to be the greenest, most Earth-friendly company we can be.
Guitar Center
PH: 866-498-7882
www.guitarcenter.com
We help people make music. You're guaranteed the lowest price from Guitar Center. Period. If at any time within 30 days of your purchase from us, you find the identical item in stock and advertised by any other authorized dealer at a price lower than what you paid, Guitar Center will fully protect you. Just bring in that dealer's ad, along with your original Guitar Center receipt, and we'll gladly refund you 100% of the difference, plus another 10% of that difference.
Westone - The InEar Experts
PO Box 15100, Colorado Springs, CO 80935
PH: 800-525-5071 FX: 800-736-9576
music@Westone.com
www.westone.com
We have been at the forefront of in-ear musicians' monitoring technology since the early 1990's. Each one of our professional in-ear musicians' monitors is designed with one goal in mind; to help you hear accurately so you can perform at your peak - night after night, show after show. The true test of our monitor superiority is their acceptance by artists and their crews, and Westone has created custom monitors for acts ranging from Brad Paisley and Lee Ann Womack to Nine Inch Nails and Flyleaf. Visit our website for a list of the musicians that we've made products for.
Mojave Audio
2711 Empire Ave. Burbank, CA 91504
PH: 818-847-0222
support@mojaveaudio.com
www.mojaveaudio.com
What makes Mojave different? A Mojave microphone's journey begins and ends in Burbank, CA. US made Jensen transformers and NOS (new old stock) tubes are shipped offshore and mated to capsules and bodies, according to David Royer's design specifications, at a highly respected factory that David has worked with for over 15 years. All Mojave microphones are constructed with respect to David's unprecedented research and attention to electronic design and quality. After assembly, they are shipped back to Burbank for extensive QC inspections. Prior to packaging, every mic is burned in for 24 hours and personally listened to by David.
FingerPop
PO Box 68842, Indianapolis, IN 46268
PH: 888-423-9222
info@fingerpop.com
www.fingerpop.com
Looking for new record sleeves, special mailing boxes for vinyl records, record cleaner, CD or record supplies of all types, Audio-technica turntables, headphones or...just want to take a peek at the latest retro-looking record players, radios, or jukeboxes from the old/new CROSLEY RADIO Company?
We have it all! record & CD players and turntables, record cabinets & stands, headphones, jukeboxes for CDs, radios and CD & DVD supplies
Sonic Distribution
PH: 617-623-5581 x111 FX: 617-623-5857
Bob
bob@sonicus.net
www.sonicus.net
Distributors of fine pro audio products. Magneto Audio Labs features the all new VariOhm! The latest in impedance control technology. Get more from your mics and preamps. Nimbus us designed for advanced audio and video content creation. Powered by Intel quad core technology. Microsonic Music brings you a range of earphones designed for the professional musician through to the everyday iPod user...
6.6 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.
Saint Claire Recording Company
2640 Spurr Rd. Lexington, KY, 40511
PH: 859-252-7272
John Parks
info@saint-claire.com
www.saint-claire.com
We offer you 7,800 sq. ft. of recording studio bliss! Our facility is situated on 14 acres, just outside of Lexington, KY. We have luxurious overnight accommodations, one of the biggest control rooms in North America, and a gear list that can satisfy even the most seasoned professional. Come see for yourself why so many artists love to call us home!
6.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
Smashcopyright
info@smashsongs.com
www.Smashcopyright.com
Although a song is legally copyrighted as soon as it's in physical form, the problem is PROVING your copyright. Which is why Registering your music with a 3rd party is so important! And why so many songwriters and lyricists world wide use "Smashcopyright" to legally establish their copyrights! Not all musicians have the time and money to register with the copyright office. Their process is much more expensive and more importantly time consuming. Did you know that they don't actually "copyright" your song? They simply register your songs, just like we do!
Your Band Is A Virus - Behind-The-Scenes & Viral Marketing For The Independent Musician
James Moore yourbandisavirus@gmail.com
www.yourbandisavirus.com
Quickly becoming the premiere independent artist's resource for online and viral marketing techniques.
Future of Music Coalition Artist Revenue Streams
www.futureofmusic.org/ars
Future of Music Coalition has launched a multi-method research project to assess how musicians' revenue streams are changing in this new music landscape. We invite musicians and composers to participate in this ambitious project. Visit our participation page to learn about how you can engage.
Facebook's Complete Guide to Building a Band Page
www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/080311facebook
Facebook has just released a lengthy, detailed guide for building a serious band page. This 40-page guide (embedded below) includes everything from the best top-level approach to debugging details. And, in between, tips on driving better traffic and engagement, managing logins, setting up analytics, and choosing plugins. It's the "Musician's Playbook," and it's a serious guide for building something directly and independently.
Audio Silver Lining
info@audiosilverlining.com
www.audiosilverlining.com
A blog created with the aim of covering online and collaborative music production but has now extended its scope to take in web based music and audio services as well.
Music Business Handbook Vol. 2
www.berkleemusic.com/welcome/music-business-handbook-2?pid=3931
Berkleemusic's brand-new handbook is here! This free PDF collects some of our instructors' essential knowledge in one easy-to-navigate guide.
The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA)
www.nmpa.org
The largest U.S. music publishing trade association with over 2500 members. Its mission is to protect, promote, and advance the interests of music's creators. The NMPA is the voice of both small and large music publishers, the leading advocate for publishers and their songwriter partners in the nation's capital and in every area where publishers do business.
Seven Simple Strategies for Musicians, Bands & Indie Labels
PO Box 2385, Benicia CA 94510
PH: 707-567-3747
www.musicmarketingbook.net
An eBook that describes exactly what you have to do to capture the audience that is perfect for you and your music. It will help you understand the mind set as well as teach you some time tested strategies that work! The Workbook will walk you through the process of creating a targeted market Media Plan unique to your act. The videos will show you "How To" use some tools that professional marketers use.
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.
Daylle Deanna Schwartz
6.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS
BandVista
www.bandvista.com/create_account.php
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. Try it 30 days for free!
Tweakatune
Mary Dawson
tweakatune@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/tweakatune
A brand new resource especially created for aspiring songwriters by author and radio host, Mary Dawson. Mary is offering weekly critiques and promotion for original songs submitted by writers from all over the world. Each week, Mary will be critiquing and promoting another aspiring songwriter. All styles and genres of songs are welcome. Details for submitting YOUR song are also available on the Facebook page. Please join our growing community of songwriters, musicians and music fans. We are WAITING for YOU!
Anywhere Artist
contact@anywhereartist.com
www.anywhereartist.com
An iOS app platform designed to allow artists, established or new to the music scene, to promote themselves to over 160 million iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users worldwide. Anywhere Artist is not merely a "media kit", but a complete social network of artists. With Anywhere Artist's "Discover" feature, every artist's app will cross-promote itself with every other Anywhere Artist app. What this means is that you will no longer have simply your fan base, but the fan base of every artist that is part of the service. Listeners find more great music, artists get discovered. A win-win.
Tekiki
www.tekiki.com
A new way to sell tickets. We save event hosts 50% - 60% over other ticketing platforms. Hosts can pocket these savings, netting another $100 - $300 per event (assuming 100 attendees). Or pass the savings along to consumers. Hosts can sell on Facebook, driving traffic to their own Facebook fan pages instead of a third-party ticket site. Or sell from a web page we create and manage on their behalf. Payments route directly from consumer to host.
Onesheet
Brenden Mulligan
info@onesheet.com
www.onesheet.com
Musicians constantly have to direct fans from service to service and from used-to-be-awesome social network to is-now-awesome social network. It's confusing to them and their fans. Enter Onesheet. Onesheet allows musicians to set up a web presence in minutes using content from other websites they're already updating. They simply connect their existing social networks and services immediately have a website full of content already posted across the web: music, videos, photos, concert dates, blogs, social streams, mailing list signups, online stores and more.
ConcertCrowd
www.concertcrowd.com
Facebook app that provides a new way to track artists and discover bands. By analyzing the user's Facebook info, ConcertCrowd provides personalized concert listings based on their location and music preferences. In addition, the app overlays the user's Facebook network within the event listings - showing which of their friends like each artist. This not only makes it easier to identify which friends have the same music tastes, but exposes other artists the user's friends have liked, creating a whole new way to discover bands. ConcertCrowd also connects directly with each Artist's Facebook page, letting the user listen to the artist's music, watch their videos and learn more about them.
Air Playit
contact@airplayit.com
www.airplayit.com
A video streaming software designed to stream videos audios to Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Google Android OS mobile devices. Air Playit is capable of streaming 320 different video & audio formats to your mobile devices via WiFi and 3G/4G network. It acts as your personal audio video cloud server and lets you watch videos on the go.
Shoutlet
1 Erdman Pl. #102, Madison, WI 53717
PH: 608-833-0088
sales@shoutlet.com
www.shoutlet.com
Create, manage, and measure all of your social media marketing communication with one powerful but intuitive tool.
Merch Music
110 Brookline St., Cambridge, MA 02139
PH: 617-596-4881
info@merchmusic.com
www.merchmusic.com
The ultimate DIY tool for musicians. We provide small labels with unique codes that allow fans to download your music, artwork, and/or videos! Artists attach these labels to their merchandise to sell at shows or on a download card to sell individually. Creative uses are endless - try it for free!
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
6.9 RESOURCES - FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES
Go To Team Productions
PH: 888-455-4333
crew@gototeam.com
www.gototeam.com
A high-end video production company with markets in L.A., Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Nashville, and D.C. We specialize in filming musicians from all genres for the purpose of producing video for EPK's, live and studio performances, behind the scenes, music videos, interviews, cruises, and festivals. Some of the musicians we have filmed include T.I., Paulo Nutini, Serena Ryder, Jamie Foxx, Avett Brothers, Raekwan, NeedToBreathe, Sharon Van Etten, Chatham County Line, and Trey Songz. We also partner with MTV, VH1, Atlantic Records, and the Hopscotch Festival to create high definition footage and exceptional service for various artists. As a team of talented professionals, we are looking to give you a fresh and unique way to market your music. We aim to jumpstart your career and show people why you rock!
6.10 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10007-0030
PH: 212-220-3000
www.bmi.com
Collects license fees on behalf of the more than 400,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers it represents and distributes those fees as royalties to members whose works have been publicly performed. As a performing right organization, or PRO, BMI issues licenses to various users of music, including television and radio stations and networks; new media, including Internet services and websites and mobile technology businesses such as ringtone and ringback providers; satellite audio services like XM and Sirius; nightclubs, discos, hotels, bars, restaurants and other businesses; digital jukeboxes; and live concert venues.
SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers)
55 Music Square E., Nashville, TN 37203
PH: 615-320-0055 FX: 615-963-3527
www.sesac.com
SESAC will represent the right for your music to be played in public. Songwriters and publishers are paid royalties based upon how much their songs are played. The system required to compute compensation is based on many factors, including state-of-the-art monitoring, computer database information and broadcast logs. Unlike ASCAP and BMI, SESAC utilizes a selective process when affiliating songwriters and publishers, resulting in a roster of affiliates who have personal relationships with the SESAC staff. In short, SESAC's creative staff provides affiliated songwriters and publishers with a level of service and attention unparalleled in the industry.
SoundExchange
1121 14th St. NW. #700, Washington, DC 20005
PH: 202-640-5858 FX: 202-640-5859
info@soundexchange.com
www.soundexchange.com
Distributes royalties from internet airplay (ie: XM, Sirius, Live365). If you have had airplay from any internet sources, you probably have some royalties waiting for you. Sign up today!
SECTION SEVEN: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
Licensing Your Music Ain't Easy - Be Cool
by Scott James, Independent Rockstar Blog
© 2011 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
I recently had lunch with the founder and CEO of a popular website for independent artists. It was great to catch up and hear about all the exciting things going on with the site. On the other hand it was a bit of a concern hearing about some of what he and his staff have had to put up with recently in dealing with some of the more, shall we say, frustrated and/or unstable musicians that use his services.
On the site, artists can submit their music for a nominal fee to listings for licensing and other opportunities. As you can imagine, only a relatively small percentage of the music submitted can be accepted. There are high standards for anything that's going to be used in film and TV and chances are that most of the submissions will fall short of this standard. Also, factor in that with licensing, it's a bit of a crap shoot. You may have a better song than the next guy, but something about the other song just works better for the scene or they happen to have a lyric that fits perfectly for what they're looking for. There's no way around it - a lot of artists are going to end up frustrated.
The ones who 'get it' realize that you have to keep pushing forward and that you have to plant 1,000 seeds to grow 10 trees. The ones who don't 'get it', in my experience, are poor judges of their own material and put too much importance on each submission. They also tend to underestimate how much work and perseverance it really takes to develop themselves to the point that they can produce broadcast quality music and get it placed. They fall into the trap of thinking that other people are responsible for their success or failure. Their minds play tricks on them and they imagine scenarios where the cards are stacked against them.
I remember when I first learned ProTools and started recording from home. I spent A LOT of time working at it. Before long I started to feel like the quality of my recordings were good enough to start getting placements. I signed up with some submission services in hopes to get some good breaks. I was sure that I was only a few months away from being able to make a living at it. WRONG! I was a lot further than I thought. My ears and brain just couldn't tell what was lacking in my recordings. It all sounded great to me.
I remember the frustration well. I think one of the most difficult things for humans to deal with is when we can't see the correlation between our actions and our results. I literally could not tell why I wasn't getting the results I expected. A lot of explanations went through my head, but none of them gave me any peace. Eventually I ended up with a roommate who was much better at recording music than me and thankfully wasn't afraid to call it like he heard it. It was painful to hear the truth at times, but I finally started to hear some of the things that I needed to improve. After several months of my roommate's feedback I started to make money with my recordings.
Until you break through and have some success it can be a lot easier to blame someone else for your frustration. It requires a lot more effort to actually get the job done. Unfortunately, some people are so sure that their success is being thwarted by some evil-minded, greedy company or person that they will act like spoiled children and absolute jerks. This strategy only causes pain for all involved.
What I'd like for more people to realize is that when you submit your music for opportunities, the people who are screening your music are people who care, just like you and I. In most cases they're musicians too. They probably understand and empathize with your frustrations more than you realize and they don't enjoy having to deny anyone opportunities.
Even if you don't understand why you're not having the success that you believe you deserve I urge you to withhold judgement and to just stay at it and get as much honest, constructive feedback as you can. When your results in the outside world match your hopes and expectations then you've reached the point where you truly know what it takes and can judge your own work. Until then, you don't and you can't. If you're not there yet then take 100% responsibility for getting yourself there, even if you don't know how you will. If you have faith then you'll have the strength to stay at it long enough to figure it out. In the meantime, be cool and treat people with kindness and respect.
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Scott James is an editor at the Independent Rockstar Blog - a team of musicians, experts and industry pros who aim to help musicians grow and evolve www.independentrockstar.com . This article was originally featured in the January 14, 2011 edition of Discmaker's Echoes blog. blog.discmakers.com
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