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. A wide range of Helpful Resources for recording artists
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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
Kweevak Music Magazine
38 Oliver Pl. Ringwood, NJ 07456
PH: 973-556-5400
Rich Lynch
mr_kweevak@yahoo.com
www.kweevak.com
Check out our exclusive online music community!
Indie Music Digest
13479 Huntley Pl. Silverdale, WA 98383
PH: 360-509-1779
Cyrus Rhodes rhodesm@wavecable.com
www.indiemusicdigest.com
We cover all styles of independent music. Just send your CDs, EPs, press packs and all other promotional material to the above address.
Screachen Music
PO Box 16352, Phoenix, AZ 85011
PH: 602-705-3733
Al Harbison
ceo@screachen.com
www.screachen.com
Over 3 decades of service. From Country to Alternative to New Age to all types of Rock, it's a varied mix that has placed us in clubs and venues, in promotion and on radio. It's also a blast, and we wouldn't change a thing from our first 28 years. The goal, like the song, remains the same - to promote artists by introducing them to the largest audience possible!
Tapwire Magazine
PO Box 261859 San Diego, CA 92196
PH: 206-309-3804 FX: 206-309-3804
DJ Fathom info@tapwiremagazine.com
www.tapwiremagazine.com
A fully Interactive and downloadable Urban publication from the makers of the wildly popular THE UIM (Underwire Interactive Magazine).
Little Amp
editor@littleamp.com
www.littleamp.com
The four pillars of Little Amp are: 1. Song-o-Pedia archive of song lyrics, rhymes and music games. 2. Music reviews and recommendations, focused on indie kids music. 3. Music education, covering all instruments and educational methods for kids 0-12. 4. Community recommendations, song circles, play groups and free music.
Haunting The Chapel
tips@stereogum.com
www.stereogum.com/htc
In this flexibly formatted column, Brandon "Show No Mercy" Stosuy highlights the best new Metal music whenever he damn well pleases.
Corelink Radio
trig@corelinkradio.com
www.corelinkradio.com
Urban Christian music (Rap and R&B). Linking the World to the Word!
Power of Prog
PO Box 540212, Orlando, FL 32854-0212
PH: 315-404-8711
Nick Katona
nick@melodicrevolution.com
www.powerofprog.com
We are a social network of friends promoting all things Prog, music, forums, videos news etc. Do you have current news you would like posted or a CD to be reviewed then drop us a line.
Holy Culture
www.holyculture.net
Your Christian Rap, Hip Hop and R&B resource.
MuzikReviews.com
PO Box 147, Adams, MA 01220
PH: 413-236-9800 x105
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
info@muzikreviews.com
www.muzikreviews.com
Indie music reviews & publicity services. Please be aware that our staff of writers will review all submissions fairly and honestly with the review we publish being an objective assessment of the music sent in for consideration. Our goal is to provide honest feedback relative to the music, good, bad or indifferent, for the artist as well as potential fans of the music.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
WomensRadio
2533 N. Carson St. #3003, Carson City, NV 89706
PH: 888-658-4635 x250 FX: 888-658-4635
Brian Ball
contact@womensradio.com
www.womensradio.com
WomensRadio, a rich streaming content site to give women?s voices a larger platform, just announced the launch of its new socially interactive website, featuring blogging, podcasting, polling, eCommerce and the opportunity for women to be a Radio Guest, a Contributing Editor to the site or a Radio Host. Already, WomensRadio is bringing greater attention to over 450 Independent female musicians by exposing their music to the large audience of women leaders, by providing Showcases at events across the country and by building community through WomensRadio Music Review. For more information, contact Brian Ball, WR Talent Director at the above e-mail address. Contributor Registration: http://www.womensradio.com/register.html
RAWA Radio
2308 N. High Cross Rd. Urbana, IL 61802
PH: 347-610-2695
Don Nelson info@rawaradio.com
www.rawaradio.com
An internet streaming radio station playing Spiritual, New Age, Folk, World and positive Pop music. We welcome music submissions from labels and artists.
Raven Eggs and Kegs Radio Show
910 S. Dahlia St. Unit C, Glendale, CO 80246
PH: 720-989-1426
Brandon "Raven" eggsandkegsradio@gmail.com
www.eggsandkegsradio.com
Metal radio show that plays Death Metal, Black Metal, Doom Metal, Hard Rock, Local Metal, Hardcore and Nu Metal from across the globe. Raven Eggs and Kegs Radio Show was established in 2005 and can also be heard on 92.5 KYHY in Burbank, CA.
Holy Culture Radio
491 Baltimore Pike, PMB 662, Springfield, PA 19064
James Rosseau
trig@holyculture.net
www.holyculture.net
Your Christian Rap, Hip Hop and R&B station. Please send us your songs via Sendspace or YouSendit encoded at 256kbps in MP3 format. Also include instrumental and acapella versions of the songs being submitted digitally. If you cannot send your songs electronically, send CDs to the above address. Include an artist description/bio (keep it short), and all contact information.
The D'Anise Show
D'Anise
danisestar@gmail.com
www.thatchannel.com
Show the world what you've got! The next interview or song we play on the show, could be YOU! Please send professional bios and or press kits to my e-mail address.
Pure Jazz Radio
www.purejazzradio.org
We present "Pure Jazz Radio" a celebration of Jazz... featuring the "Founders", the current "Keepers of the Flame" and everyone in between.
KCRW
1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405
PH: 310-450-5183 FX: 310-450-7172
mail@kcrw.org
www.kcrw.org
A community service of Santa Monica College, is Southern California's leading National Public Radio affiliate, featuring an eclectic mix of music, news, information and cultural programming.
Unsigned Artists Radio
Julian Bankston
julian@uaradio.net
www.uaradio.net
Our primary goal to provide you with a new revenue and distribution model for your music. You will also be featured on our internet radio station which is broadcast globally.
Island Girl Radio
PO Box 520, North Beach, MD 20714
PH: 301-908-4135
Deanna Dove islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com
www.islandgirlradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.
YouRockRadio.com
Uncle Indie
yourockmedia@gmail.com
www.yourockradio.com
The way radio was meant to be! In todays world of playlists and radio with zero personality You Rock Radio stands apart from the rest! Give us a listen and see what you've been missin'. We play the best Pop, Rock and Variety music the internet has to offer!
eoRadio
PH: 303-808-8140
Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com
www.eoradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS
Planetary Group
PO Box 52116, Boston, MA 02205
PH: 617-451-0444 FX: 617-451-0888
adam@planetarygroup.com
www.planetarygroup.com
Check out our radio team that provides full promotional services at the College, commercial specialty promotion, AAA, public, RPM, Hip Hop and Jazz; as well as targeted radio mailing services. We also do publicity! Is the only time you see your name in print when you open up the phonebook? Our veteran in-house publicity department will pitch your project to the print media moguls to help you get the results you need.
UE3 Promotions
Jen
jen@ue3promotions.com
www.ue3promotions.com
Specializes in radio promotion, artist development, consulting services and corporate endorsement acquisitions, along with a state of the art music licensing division.
Powderfinger Promotions
47 Mellen St., Framingham, MA 01702
PH: 800-356-1155 x234
radio@powderfingerpromo.com
www.powderfingerpromo.com
We have solid connections at over 500 college and AAA stations across the U.S. and Canada and hundreds of press contacts.
National Record Promotion
137 N. Larchmont #500, Los Angeles, CA 90004
PH: 323-658-7449 FX: 323-658-7699
Larry Weir
larry_weir@sbcglobal.net
www.heartlandent.com
We promote artists and groups at radio with an emphasis on independent labels and recording artists. Over the last five years NRP has worked with many major acts. National Record Promotion-NRP will assist you in weekly tracking reports...national chart activity & radio interviews.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Stunt Publicity
12040 Lake Ave. #203, Lakewood, OH 44107
Brad Makula brad.makula@stunt-publicity.com
www.stunt-publicity
A full service PR firm and promotions company.
Stef Angel Music Group
2110 Artesia Blvd. #510, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
PH: 310-388-5880 FX: 310-388-5880
Stefaniah McGowan stefaniah@stefangelmusic.com
www.stefangelmusic.com
Artist management, music supervision, marketing & nranding and promotions.
Wide World Artists
James Collins info@wideworldartists.com
www.wideworldartists.com
A music promotion and distribution company that seeks to improve the lives of talented artists in developing countries by bringing their music and talents to new markets.
Vesperize PR & Publicity
PH: 415-845-4396
Jory White vesperize@sbcglobal.net
www.vesperize.com
I'm a music publicist who can help you or your band get the publicity you need to build fan bases, increase music sales and score record deals and gig bookings. I'm a former MTV music journalist with over twelve years PR experience helping people get the exposure they need and deserve in the media - through magazines, newspapers, radio, TV, online sites and blogs and social networking sites (MySpace, YouTube, Facebook). I am also a music lover and DJ, so I speak the language of music and know the industry inside and out.
ES&L Entertainment
Strichweg 110, 27476 Cuxhaven, Germany
Olly lagemann@esl-entertainment.com
www.esl-entertainment.com
An independent music label and publisher based in Germany. We provide sales and distribution in physical and digital formats throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland, European-Territory or worldwide through our network of international partners. If you're a label or artist looking for distribution or sub-publishing, please e-mail me.
Crotalo
Via del corniolo 24, 48100 Ravenna, Italy
PH: +39 3337731627
Luigi Mazzesi info@crotalo.com
www.crotalo.com
Label and publishing with distribution.
Fancorps
910 10th St., Plano, TX 75074
PH: 888-512-9119 FX: 253-660-0736
Tony Edwards tony@fancorps.com
www.fancorps.com
Offers premium street and viral marketing services for artists, labels, companies and brands looking to enhance their grass roots and online presence. Using our industry leading Web 2.0 "Street Team Management Community" application as a communication and task management tool, we are able to assign, track, and report on all teams and campaigns we deploy to effectively expose your message or product to a target demographic and audience.
Redwood Entertainment
138 Haven Ave. #4-D, New York, NY 10032
PH: 212-543-9998 FX: 212-543-9911
www.redwoodentertainment.com
Pushing the boundaries of the entertainment industry since 1983 with innovative approaches to marketing, promotion and personal management.
Rising Star Artists
452 E. Silverado Ranch #117, Las Vegas, NV 89183
PH: 702-425-4754 FX: 888-892-3476
Deborah Diak
themusicmaven@live.com
www.risingstarartists.com
Through the course of my career, my brand as ?Music Maven? precedes me. Toiling as both big corporate exec and solo-preneur, I know the rigors of owning and operating my own businesses. When I?m not dialed up and booked to give fast and furious, forward thinking strategies, I?m busy delivering rising stars to a hungry public. A public that?s begging to hear and buy never-heard-before music.
Record Play
PO Box 320, 372 Old St., London EC1V 9AU UK
info@record-play.net
www.record-play.net
Independent music consultant services. Our services include supervision on soundtracks, licensing, working with brands on music based marketing communications activities and production of music based web tools. Our ethos is to project good music by good musicians into the right commercial environment.
101 Distribution
2375 E. Camelback Rd. 5th Fl. Phoenix, AZ 85016
PH: 602-357-3288
info@101d.com
www.101d.com
We began shipping music and video titles to independent and commercial retail stores in 2001. Today, 101 Distribution manages the digital, mobile, retail, and mail order sales for more than 2,000 active releases from touring artists and record labels around the world.
Carnelian Agency
PH: 360-752-9829
www.carnelianagency.com
Our mission is to provide musicians with the services, products and resources they need with professionalism, integrity and an invested belief in the unlimited potential of our clients. Our vision is to offer a one stop artist?s services and products company with several departments under one parent corporation. We provide exceptional customer service and nurture each client relationship with personal dedication.
CTW Promotions
PO Box 40701, Redford, MI 48240
Mike Warden
promotions@conquertheworld.com
www.ctwpromotions.com
We do MySpace promotion for labels, authors, bands and artists. Would you rather have your music profile blowing up daily or just sit there collecting dust?
Countdown Entertainment
110 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001-6805
PH: 212-645-3068 FX: 212-989-6459
James Citkovic
submitmusic@countdownentertainment.com
www.countdownentertainment.com
Represents bands, groups, singers, songwriters, musicians, composers, music producers and music managers to independent music labels and major recording labels for record deals, music licensing deals, film music deals, TV music deals, record distribution and music publishing.
IndiePower.com
PH: 818-505-1836
info@indiepower.com
www.indiepower.com
Started by industry veterans to further the goal of helping develop the cutting edge of new artists and labels with innovative marketing and talent. Combining 25+ years of valuable experience with an arsenal of talents and a passion for breaking albums and artists, Indie Power is about to add a few new pages to the history books! @indie_power
Aditude Advertising
PH: 770-236-0738
info@aditudeadvertising.com
www.aditudeadvertising.com
Our specialty is helping you find and customize the perfect promotional look that will set your group, company or idea apart from the masses.
AIF Records/Music Productions
PO Box 691, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
PH: 914-510-9022
R. Jackson
aifrecords@verizon.net
www.robertjackson.net
Artist career planning and consultation. Mailouts in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and or Asia to both major labels and indies. Music publishers, music supervisors for possible film/TV/ad agency soundtrack placement, internet record labels.
Music Dealers
650 W. Lake St., Ste. 320 (3S), Chicago, IL 60661
PH: 888-584-0005 x5
Rob Lindquist
rlindquist@musicdealers.com
www.musicdealers.com
Licenses music for use in commercials, TV shows, movies, video games and more. We've established relationships with some of the biggest brands and companies in the world.
xo publicity
PH: 503-281-9696
kaytea@xopublicity.com
www.xopublicity.com
Our firm developed out of a desire to help indie and smaller labels compete in the press race. We offer lower rates and maximum flexibility to make our campaigns run smoothly. XO has a staff of 12 who work on projects as a team. The XO policy is to ensure the continued development of relationships with our artists, labels, writers and editors. Along with press we also offer radio campaigns.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS
Katavi Arts
13479 Huntley Pl. Silverdale, WA 98383
PH: 360-509-1779
Cyrus Rhodes
rhodesm@wavecable.com
www.kataviarts.com
We are a production company yes, but we also provide a host of other services to bands and artists like studio recording, mixing, mastering, URL & press pack development, legal representation, talent buying, booking, and are many distribution plans to people like music critics, radio, A&R reps, movie music supervisors, music placement companies and much more. Let Katavi Arts & its vast network of professionals help you achieve success in the music industry by putting it all together for you.
Artists Without A Label
www.awal.com
AWAL currently represents over 4,000 artists totaling 110,000 songs and has already sold over 12,000,000 tracks.
IndieRhythm
160 Aztec Way SE, Acworth, GA 30102
PH: 678-574-6310
James McCullough
sales@indierhythm.com
www.IndieRhythm.com
A CD megastore that is dedicated solely to independent music and the artists that create this music. We've got room for all styles, genres and categories!
Apocrypha Records
PO Box 2570, San Francisco, CA 94126
PH: 503-616-3247 FX: 866-395-9752
John MacMurphy
info@ApocryphaRecords.com
www.ApocryphaRecords.com
Metal only record company that provides label and distribution services for artists and other labels.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Sounds2Buy
www.sounds2buy.com
A professional platform for musicians whose music is available for downloading at competitive prices.
Viddyms
www.viddyms.com
The word Viddyms is a synthesis of two other words, videos and rhythms. Viddyms is where video technology meets Reggae music. The result, Viddyms: Reggae TV. Join our community, create a profile and share your pictures and music, socialize, network and make new friends. It's all about peace, love and Reggae music.
Tradebit
FX: 480-275-3582
tickets@tradebit.com
www.tradebit.com
Used as a tool on over 15,000 sites worldwide to sell downloads for artists, poets, small and big publishers and even gamers selling in-game upgrades.
Sane Society
www.sanesociety.org
A creative community that offers the individual an unprecedented power of communication. In Sane Society it is the authors themselves who publish their own work, other members who evaluate it and us who promote it.
YouMusic
www.YouMusic.com
Upload your music videos & audios from all genres to expose your music to a worldwide audience. Enter in our Quarterly Music
Contest to win prizes!
MusicSugoi
www.musicsugoi.jp
Do you want to sell your tracks in Japanese to the second biggest worldwide music market via mobile and the web? Are you gigging in Japan and want to get more fans to your concerts? Now you don't need a Japanese office or translator, our MusicSugoi (awesome music) promotion will serve your Japanese customers.
Top Music Japan
www.Topmusic.jp
A Japanese online music guide that introduces and promotes artists and bands from around the world to Japanese users. There is also an online shopping function to allow users to buy CDs, records, T-shirts, posters, and other merchandise directly from the artist.
Zimbalam
suggestion@zimbalam.com
www.zimbalam.com
We offer you the ability to sell your music worldwide on 19 major services selected by us because they represent the largest services globally or in their respective countries. When you factor in the individual international platforms for each store, your music can be available through hundreds of outlets worldwide. The stores you can choose from are: iTunes, eMusic, Napster, amazonmp3, PLAY.com, Sony Ericsson, Shazam, Virgin mobile, Vodafone live!, Spotify, 7digital.com, T-Mobile, Rhapsody, HMV Tesco, Orange, SFR, Beatsdigital, Dance Tunes.com, Trackitdown, Djtunes.com, Junodownload. These stores in turn provide music to dozens of other platforms and retail services.
Music Gorilla
12407 Mopac Expressway N. 100-312, Austin, TX 78758
PH: 512-918-8978 FX: 212-258-6394
Alexia
info@musicgorilla.com
www.musicgorilla.com
Exposure to major labels, indie labels, film studios and publishers.
Music Forte
931 W. 75th St. #137-261, Naperville, IL 60540
PH: 888-659-2867
Greg Percifield
greg@musicforte.com
www.musicforte.com
As a social network, we're unique in that we cater to only musicians and music enthusiasts. We've also taken a very intricate approach in seeing that our network is powered by the musical soul. This means that you'll discover music and services that are relevant to you in a myriad of ways.
JukeBoxAlive
311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
PH: 828-232-0016
Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com
jukeboxalive.com
Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off.
SECTION FIVE: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
5.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
The Rock Pulse
19 Howard Ave. Ansonia, CT 06401
PH: 203-668-7162
Ben Kopec BKopec@TheRockPulse.com
www.TheRockPulse.com
We can get YOUR music into the Rock Band Network! Now you can play your songs along with other legendary acts AND make money!
TuneVid.com
10153 1/2 Riverside Dr. #239, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
PH: 323-393-0634
Janet Fisher
sales@tunevid.com
www.tunevid.com
We know you have a busy life and video editing is complex and time-consuming. That?s why we do it for you. Simply consult on the phone with our video producer, send us your song on a CD along with video footage you record on our camera, and our professional video editors will turn them into a high-quality, entertaining music video that you can share, post, or audition with.
Part Time Rockers
www.parttimerockers.com
An online publication dedicated to sharing
stories of rockers who have full time, non-musical careers, but
still posses ambitions of writing, recording and performing live.
Artists in this demographic, representing Rock and Alternative
genres, are encouraged to submit. Published weekly, the website
offers in-depth profiles of artists, telling their stories and
examining how they maintain full time careers while gigging on
the side.
BuffaloChristian.com
PO Box 654, East Amherst, NY 14051
Mark Weber
mark@buffalochristian.com
www.BuffaloChristian.com
Serves, informs, and unites a wide variety of Christian churches, ministries, musicians and organizations in Upstate New York and Southern Ontario. Together, the Holy Arc Network of sites (BuffaloChristian.com, TorontoChristian.net and RochesterChristian.net) reach thousands on a monthly basis using email and the web to "get the word out" about the great things happening in the region.
Talent Seekers
www.talentseekers.net
An international association of cultural, artistic and media professionals whose aim is to promote their own projects, as well as to collectively search for new talents in all creative disciplines. For this purpose, the organization has developed a network of authors, general public, promoters and sponsors to actively participate in reaching these objectives.
MusicPro Insurance Agency
45 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797-2002
PH: 800-605-3187 FX: 888-290-0302
Julie insurance@MusicProInsurance.com
http://www.musicproinsurance.com
Affordable and convenient insurance for musicians, including instruments, equipment, studio, tour, composer's liability, travel accident and health.
Festival Network Online
www.festivalnet.com
There's nothing like a live performance! FNO lists more than 7,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. @_festivalnet Search by 22 different music genres, event attendance, zip code radius & more. Plug in festival dates with club dates.
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION
CD Poster Shop
PMB 349, 4676 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302-1902
info@cdpostershop.com
www.cdpostershop.com
We focus on providing quality CD duplication, CD inserts and posters at affordable prices. We have a CD release package, which includes 100 retail ready CDs, 50 posters, with a free UPC-A barcode and CD Baby setup starting at $230.
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.
CD Rollout
1222 11th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
PH: 800-811-7478
Mike Naylor
mike@cdrollout.com
www.cdrollout.com
We offer CD and DVD replication, CD and DVD manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your CD or DVD at wholesale rates. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies. Check out what we can do for you!
CD Man
PH: 800-557-3347
sales@cdman.com
http://www.cdman.com
Since day one, our mission has been to make manufacturing compact discs easier and cheaper for independent artists. CDman has always prided itself on offering the best quality CDs at the lowest price, while maintaining fast and friendly customer service and support. We work with all clients to achieve 3 main goals; 1. Select excellence in quality above all. 2. Get the best price possible. 3. Maintain great customer support and VIP treatment no matter what size the order.
5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING
Crazy Daisy Productions
4257 Barger Dr. #171, Eugene, OR 97402
PH: 541-517-1458 FX: 425-790-0630
Erik Veach
info@crazymastering.com
www.crazymastering.com
Our state-of-the-art CD mastering provides high-quality professional sound at a price anyone can afford. Have all the tracks you can fit on a single audio CD (up to 80 min) mastered for only $279!
SongMastering.com
6904 St. Rt. 133, Blanchester, OH 45107
PH: 513-728-0769
Jim Mason
jimmason@songmastering.com
www.songmastering.com
I see songmastering.com as the final step in the recording process, it is a way to give yourself that extra bit of confidence before you post your tune on the net. I see my service as an audio Jiffy Lube, where you can get your song fine tuned for public consumption. I am an independent artist like you and know how important it can be to have the best sounding recordings possible.
ACMastering
PH: 800-335-9103
Adrian Carr
adrian@acmastering.com
www.acmastering.com
There has been a huge paradigm shift in our music industry. Although technology is cheaper and more available than ever there is a greater need for experience and excellence as a producer and mastering engineer. I offer the New York City famous facility Mastering Sound without the famous facility price!
5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
ABC Pictures
2838 N. Ingram Ave. Springfield, MO 65803
PH:417-869-3456 FX: 417-869-9185
www.abcpictures.com
Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry
Band Merch Canada
PH: 778-988-4286
Chris Murphy
chris@bandmerch.ca
www.Bandmerch.ca
Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada?s hottest up-and-coming musicians.
Band Merch Canada
PH: 778-988-4286
Chris Murphy
chris@bandmerch.ca
www.bandmerch.ca
Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada`s hottest up-and-coming musicians.
Imprint Indie Printing
3449 Technology Dr. #212, North Venice, FL 34275
PH: 941-484-5151 FX: 941-484-5154
Walter
walter@iloveimprint.com
www.iloveimprint.com
Since 1994 we've been helping people create projects to be proud of. We understand every step in the process of putting out records and CD's... We know this because we have done this ourselves... From 7 inch covers to posters, CD replication to custom print work, we take as much pride in your project as you do. We are equipped to give you the best quality at great prices. No matter how big or small your project is, we handle them all with the same attention to detail and care.
5.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Dot On Shaft Guitars
37 Livingstone St. W., Barrie, ON L4N 7J2
PH: 705-812-1061
http://dotonshaft.com
"The Dot On Shaft name is incredibly significant to us because it represents principles that are near and dear to our hearts and beliefs that we choose to live by. We strive to be independent from the rest, innovate in ideology, intelligent in thought and iconic in stature.
WTSmedia
2841 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421
PH: 888-987-6334 FX: 423-894-7281
Micah Boaz
mboaz@wtsmedia.com
www.wtsmedia.com
CD & DVD recordable media, CD & DVD duplicators, blank audio cassettes, video tapes, labels, professional audio/video recorders and a variety of pro-audio products WTS Media offers the very best. We carry a full line of well-known, professional-grade audio equipment including: Microboards, Shure, Graff, Fender Audio, Verbatim, Sennheiser, Nady, Tascam, Rimage, Marantz, Sony, and many others.
Pick Guy
PO Box 70, Westfield, IN 46074
PH: 317-698-5141
Marty Camire
pickguy@verizon.net
www.pickguy.com
Get NOTICED with custom printed guitar picks! Get guitar picks printed with your own artwork! Our custom printed guitar picks are a great way to promote your band or event and make excellent gifts.
5.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS
Muzik Studio
14 Chesler Sq. Succasunna, NJ 07876
PH: 973-927-7250
info@muzikstudio.com
www.amuzikstudio.com
We do full production Recording in a friendly, relaxed environment. Our Engineer is Pro-Tools certified and experienced in every phase of the recording and production process. Whether your project is ready to go or in pre-production; MuZik Studio will help you achieve your dream. In-house musicians available including drums and percussion. We are a modern equipped results oriented studio!
5.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
Music Mentoring Program
PH: 952-486-9761
Sonya Shumway
sonya.shumway@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/campofmusic
Based in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the Music Mentoring Program empowers children of all backgrounds through the art of music. Our Music Mentoring Program targets children whose parents cannot afford camps or after-school programs. The plan is to create a community where boys and girls of different backgrounds can work together to promote social change by motivating them to express their feelings through music and poetry and to help support their creative endeavors.
Head Above Music
www.headabovemusic.com
A community of musicians providing tips and advice about music, songwriting, gear, booking, touring, travel and health.
Musician's Institute Free Seminars
6752 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028
PH: 800-255-7529
www.mi.edu
In 2010 we will present seminars on two key aspects Of the industry: song placement in film/TV/video games and major label A&R. Held in MI's main concert hall in downtown Hollywood, these events offer participants a chance to hear and interact with MI's renowned Music Business faculty and other industry pros.
To attend either event, please RSVP by calling 1-800-255-7529.
North by Northeast Music and Film Festival
189 Church St. LL, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7
PH: 416-863-6963 FX: 416-863-0828
info@nxne.com
www.nxne.com
Canada?s #1 showcase for new independent music, where fans can catch great local and international performers at intimate venues. An industry conference featuring celebrity interviews as well as panels and information exchanges for artists and music-biz professionals. NXNE has always been about the music. The festival gives 500 local, national and international artists the chance to rock the crowds and to showcase for agents, talent buyers, media, promoters, labels and management company heavies at a variety of essential downtown venues.
5.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS
Selling Indie
William Corey
pureevergreen@gmail.com
www.sellingindie.com
An Internet portal for working indie aritsts worldwide. With so many online accounts to check and keep track of its difficult to remember them all. With the artist dashboard you can quickly navigate to many of the online services you use to promote yourself without ever typing their web address. Simply set us as your homepage, and get there from here!
Monkey Mind Calendar Management
Joel Laviolette
monkey@monkeycalendar.com
www.monkeycalendar.com
A powerful solution for maintaining multiple events simultaneously ? all on a web-based platform that goes where you go. Now it?s easy to keep on top of multiple agendas, manage your team's to-do lists, keep on top of multiple promotion streams and so much more!
ArtistData
Brenden Mulligan
brenden@artistdata.com
www.artistdata.com
We're building solutions to automate the monotonous updating of artist websites, social network profiles, concert databases, Twitter, official news feeds, iCal, local press, fan newsletters, and even tour books. When an artist updates our site, we update all their sites. Our current users save hundreds of hours, giving them more time to do what they love: create music.
CopyrightCreators.com
4936 Yonge St. #601, Toronto, ON M2N 6S3
PH: 866-558-4277
www.copyrightcreators.com
Stop others from using or 'stealing' your work by proving it's yours. Copyright Creators protects copyright by collecting and storing information about the authorship and ownership of your work. The information collected can protect copyright internationally.
CDstands.com
30 Compton Way, Hamilton Sq. NJ 08690
PH: 609-689-1711
Scott Clark
info@cdreview.com
www.cdstands.com
We manufacture our own line of CD boxes for artists to sell their music at shows or in stores.
5.9 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES
WomensRadio Music Review
2533 N. Carson St. #3003, Carson City, NV 89706
PH: 888-658-4635 x250 FX: 888-658-4635
Brian Ball
contact@womensradio.com
www.WRMusicReview.com
An online community setting that allows you to interact directly with musicians, artists, fans & friends with blogs, forums, music, videos, images & more!
The Global Jazz Network
Tamm E. Hunt
theglobaljazznetwork@gmail.com
www.theglobaljazznetwork.com
A worldwide movement at the destination where great Jazz minds meet. The philosophy at TGJN is, Jazz and the artists, jazz business professionals, musicians and singers who live a Jazz life and proliferate America's indigenous music deserve world wide recognition. Expanding the Global Jazz Vision by becoming many in mind and body and One In Jazz!
The Songwriters' Network
Jimi Yamagishi
jimi@TheSongNet.org
www.thesongnet.org
Seeks to establish, develop, promote, and sustain for the songwriting community in Los Angeles, and for the global songwriting virtual "cyber-community", free and low-cost access to the tools required to improve their craft, build successful careers, host and promote workshops and events, and most importantly give back to the world better music, better lyric, greater positive, wholesome, uplifting, sincere, and genuine musical and artistic creation and expression.
Wotzer.com
www.wotzer.com
A groundbreaking music community model that introduces a distinctive merger between social network and music sharing platforms. Driven by the universal power of sharing, Wotzer is the first networking service uniquely designed to give its community of users 100% of ad generated revenue from their own personal pages to purchase music on the site. Wotzer will also push the discovery of new talent and music with its innovative symbiotic design. Musicians and bands will benefit from the availability of funds accessible only for the purpose of downloading their music.
MySpace UK
uk.myspace.com
Combines music content in the form of songs, videos, artist profiles, playlists and charts with social networking allowing fans to share their discoveries online.
KKBOX
www.kkbox.com
The most active Chinese music community with 5.7 million members. 1.5 million tracks of all genres featuring a great variety of music from 397 international and local Chinese music labels and music publishers.
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