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
IndieMusicReview.org
8995 NW Gales Creek Rd. Gales Creek, OR 97116
PH: 971-269-7576
Matt Hundley indymusicreview@gmail.com
www.indiemusicreview.org
Artists can submit their music for review, which is published as a short blurb on our website and blog.
Stars Uncharted
Aaron
contact@starsuncharted.com
www.starsuncharted.com
Features the best original music out there and encourages originality, creativity and authenticity for a better (more art oriented) music industry.
Strum Magazine
Rachael Herron
rachael@strummagazine.com
www.strummagazine.com
A magazine focused on all things entertaining. It is geared to be for the entire family. We write about all genres of music, movie and music reviews, art, theater, charity events and well, anything entertaining. We have regular columns about various subjects, and we welcome new ideas. We are Simply Entertaining.
Bandhack.com
Josh Roberts mail@bandhack.com
www.bandhack.com/
Directory of local bands and shows on Facebook. Quickly connect your Facebook page to start streaming shows, pics, videos, etc. We also feature news and reviews.
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
Revolution Radio CILU
955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
PH: 807-627-9340
Destrukto contact@revolutionmusic.net
www.revolutionmusic.net/radioshow
We play independent Metal and Punk on CILU 102.7FM in Thunder Bay and streaming on the net. Send us music for possible airplay.
AccuRadio
65 E. Wacker Pl. #930, Chicago, IL 60601
PH: 312-284-2444
feedback@accuradio.com
www.accuradio.com
Internet radio carefully constructed to help record companies and recording artists sell records. We give exposure and airplay to numerous genres of music and hundreds of artists that virtually never receive broadcast radio airplay.
BBS Radio (Blogin Broadcasting Service)
5167 Toyon Ln. Paradise, CA 95969
PH: 530-876-9916
Douglas Newsom
doug@bbsradio.com
www.bbsradio.com
Send us your music album(s) or CD and we'll review the content and quality. If it's good, you're ON BBS Radio!!
Radio Crystal Blue
1701 Snyder Ave. #4, Philadelphia, PA 19145
TPH: 215-995-2234
Dan Herman
cblue456@comcast.net
www.radiocrystalblue.com
Send CDs to the above address. Please indicate the release date upon submission. Radio Crystal Blue is a freeform indie-friendly podcast program, championing the cause of indie and underground musicians since 2000.
DA' RADIO SHOW
PO Box 4757, Inglewood, CA 90309-4757
PH: 310-676-4890
daradioshow@uumac.net
www.daradioshow.com
The program that represent from the hood ... for the hood with DUN-DEE, BYG D and MD. "You Heard!"
90.9 Jazzy
1024 Budapest, Ady Endre u. 24. Hungary
PH/FX: 787-6992
info@jazzy.hu
www.jazzy.hu
All Jazz radio.
Big Noise Radio
www.bignoiseradio.com
Brings you the very essence of Hip Hop music and culture. Free Hip Hop radio delivering unlimited listening of your favorite Hip Hop tunes. We present to you the next generation of online Hip Hop radio streaming Hip Hop content 24/7 365.
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
Hale Promotions
www.halepromo.com
Radio promotion complete with Mediabase, BDS and Mediaguide reports.
Westar Media Group
5350 N. Academy Blvd. #200, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
PH: 719-536-9000 FX: 719-598-7461
westar@westarmediagroup.com
www.westarmediagroup.com
Our mission is to glorify God through excellence by providing innovative radio products, creative marketing services, and unsurpassed client representation. We serve as an effective liaison between Christian ministries and radio stations in order to enable those ministries to reach their audience with the message of Jesus Christ. To recognize that quality, excellence and integrity in business honors God and reflects His character.
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
Capacity Productions
PH: 213-278-8103
Sales@CapacityProductions.net
www.capacityproductions.net
We promote hard throughout all our websites, Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, YouTube, iTunes, Reverbnation, IMDB, pages and online street teams. As a result of our business marketing, our clients receive 1000's of incoming Friends, fans, plays, likes, followers, views, customers and more! We don't need your password and there are no programs involved or anything like that. It's real simple: We promote you hard resulting in real people checking you out!
Indie Vixens
PH: 415-568-5700
Jewell Sparks aka Sparkie Brown
sparkie@indievixens.com
www.indievixens.com
Offers Film Screenings and Promotional Services at Film Festivals. Music Publishing Services for Film and Visual Media. Collaborative Networking Opportunities for Film, Visual Media, Music, and Finance Leaders. Strategic Event Services and Sponsorship Package Generation. 'Out of the Box" Business Development Solutions for Production Companies, Musicians, and Talent. Talent Business Development and Strategic PR Services (work in conjunction with agents and managers to help create, build, and implement image and career goals).
Iconoclast Multimedia
www.iconoclastmultimedia.com
An international Hip Hop music marketing and licensing firm, that provides customized business solutions to independent artists and record companies worldwide. Iconoclast Multimedia specializes in helping clients enter new markets, expand existing markets, and develop and implement new strategies that will enable businesses to compete more effectively in the local and global marketplace.
KeyMedia Public Relations
PH: 862-242-8536
info@keymediapublicrelations.com
www.keymediapublicrelations.com
A full service production, promotion, artist mentoring and management company. We help our clients make a global impact and we strive to work on projects that speak and translate to many people of different generations, backgrounds and cultures. We are a conduit for new talent, new projects and new ideas worldwide.
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.
I AM PR Agency
PH: 240-291-5448
Olivia Dikambi
olivia@iampragency.com
www.iampragency.com
Provides unique, creative, innovative and results-oriented services for Hip Hop artists. The company tailors its communications to suit your needs wherever you are. Via artist/ business development, social media marketing; media & public relations, event planning, brand building & management and consulting services, we ensure highly effective campaigns to create a buzz for our clients.
ReverbNation.com
www.reverbnation.com
The leading online music-marketing platform used by over 1,150,000 artists - plus managers, record labels, and venues - to grow their reach, influence, and business across the internet. ReverbNation.com provides free and affordable solutions to individual artists and the music industry professionals that support them in the areas of web promotion, fan-relationship management, digital distribution, social-media marketing, direct-to-fan e-commerce, fan-behavior measurement, sentiment tracking, web-site hosting, and concert booking and promotion.
Audio Tree
118 N. Peoria #5S, Chicago IL 60607
Music@AudioTreeMusic.com
www.audiotreemusic.com
We develop artists and build their brands by strategically positioning them to grow existing revenue streams. Revenue may come from record sales, but more and more we are finding major opportunities in touring, apparel design, licensing/publishing, as well as partnerships with compatible companies and brands that believe in what we do. Our ultimate goal is to help our artists achieve their full potential.
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
CH Productions
PO Box 354, Dupont, WA 98327
PH: 757-332-1962
C L CEO@christhunterzproductions.com
www.christhunterzproductions.com
Looking to help urban Christian/Gospel artists put out great music and support their God given vision and spread it to the world
Nightmare Records
www.nightmarerecords.com
One of the last real record companies out there that champions quality music over trends, Nightmare Records is the worlds finest place to find underground CDs, DVDs and mp3 downloads of indie hard rock and metal. We specialize in progressive metal, thrash and death, melodic 80s Hard Rock to current melodic metal, with a heavy emphasis on progressive metal we are forcused on "musicians music", the highest caliber of music from the worlds finest musicians the genre has to offer.
foolscircle records
3 Isabella Cottages, Rock Lane, Bath, BA1 2BL UK
PH: 07846134989
Iain foolscirclerecords@gmail.com
www.foolscircle.info
An independent record label, music publisher and distributor.
LowRush Music
PO Box 400, Social Circle, GA 30025
PH: 513-851-6337
Trish'un Richard
lowrushproductions@gmail.com
www.lowrush.com
Gospel is what we do - Gospel is what we're all about!
Monte Cristo Records
33 Essex St. #2L, Hackensack, NJ 07601
PH: 917-699-4988
M. J. Perpich mcr@montecristorecords.com
www.MonteCristoRecords.com
Artist development and music instruction. Synthpop, Rock, Ballads, Electronica, New Age, Dance/Techno/Rave.
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
Musicati
www.musicati.com
Exit the basement and be heard beyond the desktop. Get on the box and own the bar waves ??? your music reaching a potential of one billion listeners. Now that's a fan base ??? all pumped through thousands of connected jukeboxes in bars and restaurants across the nation. Your original tunes, your selected tracks, right along side major recording artists and entertainment icons. lay and promote your spins instantly, anywhere you want ??? in your favorite local pub or across the nation in a place you've only read about. Share it, shout it, scream it. This time, it's your time, your turn to get played, to get listened to ??? you own the ear-space of everyone there. Late afternoon, late night, all listeners will move, or be moved by your tunes.
Artists Like
www.artistslike.com
Dedicated to helping artists get noticed by music lovers that want to download new music from artists that sound simialr to their favourite artists. It allows artists to target the kind of people they think will like their style of music by using the names of other famous artists that are similar to them.
we7
Manches Bldg. 9400 Garsington Rd. Oxford Business Park, Oxford, OX4 2HN UK
PH: +44 (0)20-7117-0809 FX: +44 (0)20-7117-477
labels@we7.com
www.we7.com
An outstanding new music destination where you can listen to, share and discover music for FREE, legally and safely. You choose the music you want to hear and play full songs and albums online, on-demand at anytime. We also offer you the ability to buy the music you love in high quality mp3 downloads which you can play on iPods and most other digital players.
Liquid Online Media
www.liquidonlinemedia.com
A new platform with a worldwide public launch date scheduled for July 2011. The new platform will be the first site of its kind within Australia. Dubbed as the new evolution in music, the site will allow users to stream available music in both audio and video format, select a playlist that suits their tastes, download music they wish to buy and chat with online friends, all on one site.
INgrooves
444 Spear St. #213, San Francisco, CA 94105
PH: 415-489-7000 FX: 415-489-7049
www.ingrooves.com
Provides the global independent music community with access to a world class digital distribution and marketing service. Depending on your catalog specifications, we receive content via FTP, hard drive(s) and/or our Online Submission Form via the Client Console. We only accept .wav's or .aiffs.
Promusic.fm
239 Old Tappan Rd. Old Tappan, NJ 07675
PH: 201-546-3898
www.promusic.fm
A free service that combines internet radio music listening with online social gaming to provide you with a new and exciting platform for listening to your favorite music and promoting music from independent recording artists.
RhythmShare
www.rhythmshare.com
Through this site, you will be able to have your song uploaded and spread out using Twitter,Facebook and all the other Social networking sites out there,The site Features an Interface that lets you choose what you want to share (song/Full Mixtape or Video) Then go ahead and Tweet it on the spot, it's as Easy as 1-2-3, you also have the option to upload your album art that goes a long with that Song or Mixtape.Fans are going to consume what you have created in the very same way you intended them to use it.
Best Original Song
96 5th Ave. New York, NY 10011
PH: 212-924-0171
www.bestoriginalsong.com
Founded on the philosophy that music has no borders and knows no boundaries, and the recognition of musicians' talent can come from all the corners of the world. We aim to inspire the next generation of songwriters and artist, across all types and styles of music to bring their original work to the BEST ORIGINAL SONG stage, giving them the worldwide exposure and helping them to be as successful and the best they can be.
Muzu.tv
www.muzu.tv
Watch, create and SHARE music video playlists. Watch music videos, documentaries, TV shows, interviews, behind the scenes, tutorials and loads of exclusive and rare footage. Create a personalised music TV Channel for FREE with multiple video playlists in one player. Embed your MUZU player on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo and on your own site and share with your friends.
TubeContest
www.tubecontest.com
Showcase your talent to the world and make your dreams of fame come true! It's FREE to join, promote yourself, and win. Yes, 100% FREE! Sign up today, create your award-winning video showcasing your talent - and get a glimpse of stardom. Oh, did we mention by winning a contest you win cash?
Munite
www.munite.net
Designed with the purpose to help discover musical talent, as well as connect industry professionals with agents, labels, promoters and managers. The site provides an arena to facilitate partnerships, build communities, source talent in a multitude of musical genres, as well as "Fortify" and "Strengthen" relationships with meaningful purpose.
MixUp Digital
www.mixupdigital.com
The leading Mexican music and media retailer.
WhoTune
www.whotune.com
Sell your music and keep 85% of the profits.
Wildscreen.TV
www.wildscreen.tv
The new source for watching and sharing videos in HD-Quality - about music, theatre, dance, art and creative shortfilm. Wildscreen.TV lets video creators cash in, not sell out and offers 100% Ad Revenue to their users if they place their own adverd on their custom channel.
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
CrateConnect.net
Music@CrateConnect.net
www.crateconnect.net
The first online dj community designed for digital djs . Dj's can share ideas, tracks, tips, mixes and news to other djs all over the world. We are here because of the increase in technology and programs such as Final Scratch??, Serato Scratch LIVE??, Atomix Virtual Dj??, M-Audio Torq?? and Numark Virtual Vinyl??. These systems allow the ability to Control and manipulate audio and video files, such as Divx, DvD, Mp3, Mp4, MPEG, Wave, Wma and Wmv Files. Now more djs are using time coded vinyl systems then ever before for their convenience, sound quality and control. They are moving away from traditional vinyl records and therefore need a reliable source for high quality promos.
SonicAngel
info@sonicangel.com
www.sonicangel.com
The innovative music platform for young talent where fans make the difference! We believe in music. We believe in the power of technology. And we believe in you as a fan. That's why we put you and your artist at the center of our innovative music ecosystem. With your help we can create new opportunities for new talent. We add your support - financial and otherwise - to the best of existing music practices and leading digital technology to give your favorite artists the chance they deserve!
Nashville Ear
Steve McNaron
smac@nashvilleear.com
www.nashvilleear.com
A songwriters resource center for a vast array of products, services and helpful direction. It is our desire that songwriters can reference NashvilleEar.com for valuable information that will help them in their day-to-day purusits, and that at any time a songwriter can utilize our input for their new songs.
JazzCorner.com
70 W. 95th St. #3F, New York, NY 10025
lois@jazzcorner.com
www.jazzcorner.com
The largest portal for the official websites of hundreds of jazz musicians and organizations. We pioneer practical methods of using technology to benefit the Jazz community, and offer customized solutions for individual Jazz musicians as well as Jazz organizations and businesses. JazzCorner.com custom designs and hosts websites as well as provide links from your site to the JazzCorner.com portal. Features on JazzCorner include: JazzVision - the first and only videosharing site where you can upload and share jazz and blues videos, JazzCorner Jukebox - hundreds of free tunes to surf the net with Jazz always on. News and - submit your latest news and events. Speakeasy - one of the busiest bulletin boards and forums for jazz. Podcasts be sure to listen and download our award-winning Podcasts with established and up-and-coming jazz musicians.
Fairtrade-music.com
www.fairtrade-music.com
Allows artists whom do not want to sign with record labels to share their playlists and to receive donations directly from internet users.
Merlin
Damrak 377 Kamer 38, 1012 ZJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
FX: +44 (0)207-183-2445
info@merlinnetwork.org
www.merlinnetwork.org
A non-profit organisation charged with representing independent music companies in enhancing the commercial exploitation of their copyrights on a global basis. With members in over 25 countries, Merlin is the first rights body focusing purely on the interests of the global independent music sector, which collectively represents 30% of all music sales. Any independent master rights owner or representative can apply to join Merlin if it fulfils the Merlin Membership Criteria.
SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
Limelight
56 W. 22nd St. 9th Fl. New York, NY 10010
PH: 646-461-6375
support@songclearance.com
www.songclearance.com
Provides a simple way for artists and bands to clear any cover song.
Who's Next Publishing
flames2010@aol.com
www.whosnextpublishing.com
A Los Angeles based music placement & publishing company that places unsigned artists' music in television programs. We are looking for PROFESSIONAL SOUNDING RECORDINGS of modern & energetic rock, pop, indie, electro & acoustic/Americana. Some of our past clients have included: ABC, 20th Century Fox, Lifetime, Discovery, Bravo, MTV, VH1, Disney, E!, TLC, A&E, TBS & Fox. E-mail a link to your music. Please do not send MP3 files! If your music is selected we will contact you.
USA Songwriting Competition
www.songwriting.net
The 16th Annual USA Songwriting Competition is currently accepting entries. Entrants can win a top prize of $50,000 worth of cash and merchandise such as cool gear from Sony, D'Addario Strings, Audio-Technica and more. Also, winning songs will be played on radio. Entrants may enter in 15 different categories such as: Pop, Rock/Alt, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Instrumental, etc.
YouBloom Song Contest
www.youbloom.com
Helps today's hopefuls become tomorrow's headlines. The final 16 artists in the 2011 Song Contest will have the opportunity to work with top music professionals to help develop their music careers, as well as the opportunity to win ???10,000! Bob Geldof heads up the judge's panel.
Goodbuzz
19-21 Crawford St., London, LONDON, W1H 1PJ UK
support@linkcrafter.com
www.goodbuzz.org
We have created Goodbuzz to help event organizers who don't have a lot of money to promote their event. They can use the peer referral system to reach more people in less time than they ever thought possible. But recently, we have seen companies with lot of money using GoodBuzz, and we have asked them why, and they've said it's because the system works better than the other event promotion tactics they were using.
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
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
Dave Cool's Attending Music Conferences 101
davecool.ca/2011/02/attending-music-conferences-101
I'm thrilled to announce the release of a new eBook for musicians called "Attending Music Conferences 101". It's the first in a new series of eBooks called "Cool's Notes" which will contain my thoughts on various topics in the music industry and feature interviews with top industry experts as well as insight from artists themselves. This first eBook is a comprehensive guide to making the most of a music conference. From pre-conference planning, showcasing and networking, to the post-conference follow-up, it offers a step-by-step look at the music conference experience and how to maximize it from a musician's point of view.
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
Tourbinder.com
PH: 804-239-2546
Sarah McCalla
sarah@tourbinder.com
www.tourbinder.com
A brand new website that helps bands tour smarter by tracking where their fans are located via their social networks and email list, and routes a tour through the cities that they have the most fans. It helps bands book, budget, and manage the best tours possible.
Moontoast Impulse
www.moontoast.com
This Facebook app is a DIY commerce solution for music artists. It's easy to implement and the perfect choice if you want a quick, no-fuss storefront for your Facebook fans. It's also a great choice if you're looking to test the social commerce waters without making an up-front investment.
Masher
www.masher.com
Lets you easily create a video by mixing together video clips, music tracks, and photos all for FREE!
Songtrust
PH: 646-918-5181
hello@songtrust.com
www.songtrust.com
Songwriters can take control of their music publishing and related rights by streamlining the complex process of registering and protecting song copyrights, collecting royalties, maximizing licensing opportunities and tracking where their songs are being used around the world.
OMP3
www.omp3.org
The aim of our software is to promote social interaction through music discovery. To join the new revolution of musical horizons and new developing industry standards.
Licensio
Vieille rue du Moulin, 91, 1180 Brussels, Belgium
info@licensio.com
www.licensio.com
A complete music licensing e-commerce solution which makes it easy for publishers and music libraries to promote their artists and license their catalogues from their own branded websites.
Nielsen SoundScan
www.nielsen.com/us/en/industries/media-entertainment.html
The official method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada. Data is collected weekly and made available every Wednesday to subscribers, which include executives from all facets of record companies, publishing firms, music retailers, independent promoters, film and TV, and artist management. SoundScan is the sales source for the Billboard music charts, making it the official source of sales records in the music industry.
Flowd
www.flowd.com
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.
Soundation
Brannkyrkagatan 13C, SE-118 20, Stockholm, Sweden
PH: +46-8-660 99
support@soundation.com
www.soundation.com
A powerful online music studio with recording, effects, virtual instruments and over 400 free loops and sounds. No installing software, dongles or update issues. Plus you can use Soundation Studio directly without purchasing anything first.
BandVista
PH: 877-875-4470
support@bandvista.com
www.bandvista.com
Offers a leading web presence to local talent for an affordable price. By using industry leading BandVista tools, musicians can broadcast their sound and image within minutes and for a fraction of the cost and time others invest in similar websites! Hundreds of Layouts and Designs to choose from! Our system is designed to understand your look and feel, which means your website will look like yours and not like everyone else's. Truly build a unique web presence without being an expert developer. Our tools make this usable by anyone.
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
Creating Cool, Daily Content for Your Fans. Easily.
by Tess Cychosz, Sonicbids Community Manager
© 2011 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
So you're an emerging artist. That means by now, you probably feel like you've seen about a million articles from industry reps talking about how important it is for you have daily interaction with your fans. You need to be on Facebook getting "Likes," YouTube getting hits, tweeting until your hands are raw, etc. etc. You get it. But unless your last name is Gaga, your life probably isn't that fascinating on a daily basis.
So the question is, how can you create content that's actually cool and interesting to your fans on a daily basis? Well, I'm here to try and help answer that. Here are a couple ideas and tools to capture your daily activities and make them look pretty nifty too. Added bonus: these apps and tools all allow you to immediately share via Twitter, Facebook and more.
Take "Vintage" Digital Photos.
Typing "Making my morning coffee" on Twitter doesn't sound that rad ... when you say it like that. But using a photo is a fun and easy way to share something simple from your day. To make it even more exciting, there are a few fun "vintage photo" apps out there to make your morning coffee even look cool. See my super-awesome examples below. Voil??! An ordinary coffee cup is turned into a photo that could qualify for the wall of your local Starbucks (ok, that might be stretching it, but you get the idea). If you're a Droid user, my favorite app is
Retro Cam . iPhone users should check out
Instagram .
Mix Daily Video Clips with your Tunes.
You've seen it a million times: A person sitting in front of their computer, the backdrop is a bedroom or basement, and it's just another talking head. This is fine every once and a while to give several updates at once (a nice alternative to a newsletter) but it's easy to expose daily activities in a more creative way. Check these out:
Taking a ski trip?
Pidgeon eat your lunch? Or maybe you're really
happy about a Snow Day? Putting together a few clips taken with your data phone and using some of your music as a soundtrack can be a clever way to showcase a new demo or bring back an old tune you released a few years ago. Apps with cool video effects:
8MM Vintage Camera app for iPhone and
Videocam Illusion for Android. Edit clips together on your phone with apps like
Reel Director or
Qik .
Make Gig or Studio Photos into a Mini Production.
Sonicbids Product Manager (and pal) Lou gave me this idea and I'm a fan. Once you've taken all of your cool content in the ways listed above, use it to create a quick and easy mini production. Play a gig last night? This is a great way to showcase your favorite photos from the evening in a snappier way than your average Facebook photo gallery.
Animoto lets you create quick 30 second productions (which you can throw together in minutes) for free and seems to hit it out of the park. But you can also check out
Masher too.
So there you have it. A few ideas to make that experience waiting in line at Guitar Center staving off the headache from the florescent lighting an opportunity to engage your fans. Don't forget to show me a photo (@SonicbidsTess) when you do.
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Emerging from the exotic lands of Waukesha, WI (home of the legendary Les Paul!), Tess Cychosz moved to Boston to pursue her education at Emerson College in Audio/Radio with Marketing and Management on the side. She loves music so much, that she recently started
Tesszechuan (yes, like Szechuan sauce) - a music discovery site providing you with "A Daily Dash of Musical Sauciness." Other than loving music, Tess probably has more in common with your grandmother than she has with you: painting flowers, scrap-booking, reading classic literature, and writing fan mail to the designers on HGTV. In other matters, her idea of heaven is a concert featuring Queen, Prince, Bowie and Michael Jackson. You agree with her??? yes, deep down you truly do.
Sonicbids helps create and empower the Artistic Middle Class through the use of innovative technology. We want Sonicbids to be a place where any band from any genre anywhere in the world, can come to find and connect with any type of music promoter, licensor or broadcaster - easily, effectively, and quickly.
For more information about SonicBids visit
http://www.SonicBids.com
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