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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2. SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
Indie Update Blog
www.indieupdate.com
Here to keep you udpated on the world of the independent musician. We’ll throw in reviews of some of what we believe to be some of the more promising independent bands and musicians out there. Obviously, we can’t get around to review every independent there is so if you know of any worthy candidates that you feel deserve a mention or you have any news regarding the indie scene let us know. We’ll try our best to give it a mention.
Christian Rockers Online
C.W. Ross
cw@christianrockersonline.com
www.christianrockersonline.com
We review all styles of Christian Music on our site. Everything from modern worship and contemporary to Rock, Punk and Metal. We are now accepting submissions for review.
The Music Korner
210 E. Middle St., Gettysburg PA 17325
Geoff Melton musccorn@aol.com
members.aol.com/musccorn
A webzine devoted to reviewing and interviewing bands of almost every style.
Neo-Zine
116 E. Horner St., Ebensburg, PA 15931
Carnal neozine@verizon.net
http://www.myspace.com/neozine
We merge material from such diverse styles as Noise, Punk, Death Metal, Experimental, Gothic, Industrial, Black Metal, Ambient, Darkwave, Neomedieval, Shock Rock, Freeform Jazz, Joke-Core, Psychobilly, Grind, Thrash etc. We're all the same underground, we just express ourselves differently. The binding factor is that we are all outside the conventional norms. Send an e-mail first to make sure that I have some space, and then when I return the e-mail, you can send away!!!
(note: Last month's listing for Neo-Zine had a typo in the e-mail address).
Gospel Synergy Magazine
PO Box 286261, Chicago, IL 60628
PH: 708-272-6640
Contact: Andr'e L. Carter
www.gospelsynergy.com
Stay in the know about new independent Gospel and Christian artists.
Heavy Frequency Magazine
PH: 816-739-3508
Heather Bashaw heather.bashaw@heavyfrequency.com
www.heavyfrequency.com
Offers a wide array of vital resources to independent Rock, Metal and Hardcore bands in the Midwest region. In addition to our industry-related resources, we also offer exciting and informational coverage of the happenings in the Midwest music community.
3. RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC
ThatRadio.com
600 Bay St. #405, Toronto, ON M5G 1M6
PH: 416-204-9951 FX: 416-204-9723
D'Anise danisestar@gmail.com
www.thatradio.com
An autonomous, cooperative, responsible and fun community media programmed by its listeners and members. Members can promote their businesses, projects, organizations, or ideas to other members of the community. If you'd like to get interviewed on Liquid Lunch or any other ThatRadio.com show, please call or e-mail us.
Salty Dog Blues n Roots Podcast
PO Box 159, Elwood, VIC 3184 Australia
PH: 613-9531-7578
Salty saltyblues@gmail.com
www.salty.com.au
Weekly two hour independent podcast, syndicated on radio. #1 on Google for 'Blues podcast' and similar.
The Voodoo Quota Show
Izzie
izzie@voodooquotashow.co.uk
www.voodooquotashow.co.uk
A weekly radio/podshow introducing you to excellent new music from over the place. Each show brings you 20-30 minutes of delicious new music to get your teeth into without putting up stupid genre barriers.
Indie104 - iRADIO LA
PO Box 1403, Covina, CA 91722
PH: 818-627-6819
Contact: Mark Maverick
www.iradiola.com
If you would like to submit a song for airplay please go to our website and click on "Submit Music" on the right side. All songs submitted through this means will be added to rotation as long as they follow our terms of airplay.
2hot4radio
700 N. Calhoune St. Ste B-10, Tallahassee, FL 32313
PH/FX: 407-902-4228
J. A. Myrick jovanmyrick@yahoo.com
www.2hot4radio.us
We specialize in underground Hip Hop promotions marketing pirate radio. We are more than just a station, we are the underground force behind the movement!
Radio Gets Wild
Rose Cottage, Grimston Rd. Gayton, Norfolk, England
PH: +4415536361169
Tim Station
tim@radiogetswild.com
http://www.radiogetswild.com
An online interactive community radio station with DJ broadcasters from all around the world. A station by the people for the people from all ages and walks of life. A caring sharing community of which everyone helps each other both in work and play, and a community everyone is very proud to be a part of. We also have submit reviews, interviews, personal or public photo albums.. and worlds more...membership is free so please come in and have a look around.
IndieCan Radio - THE TORONTO INDIE SCENE
50 Cordova Ave. #2102, Toronto, ON M9A 4X6
Joe Chisholm
info@indiecan.com
www.indiecan.com
One hour a week of the best music you've never heard. This acclaimed syndicated podcast brings you up close and personal with the best emerging talent in Canada. IndieCan brings you backstage to learn the realities of indie music life in Canada.
Music Highway Radio with Sheena Metal
15030 Ventura Blvd. #843, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
PH: 818-785-7144
Sheena Metal
sheena@musichighwayradio.com
www.musichighwayradio.com
The playlist is 100% fan/listener requested. That means that an artist's fans will be responsible for picking the show's music each week. Visit our website for submission details. Over 123,360,000 listeners every month on 674 affiliate stations worldwide!
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
IndieRhythm.com
160 Aztec Way SE. Acworth, GA 30102
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!
Hardrush Music Corporation
GPO Box 2609, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
PH: +61-2-6112-8046 FX: +61-2-6296-1937
K. Fahey info@hardrushmusic.com
www.hardrushmusic.com
Recording label promoting indie artists across the nation and to the world.
Miles High Productions
6622 De Longpre Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028
PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829
Chip Schutzman chip@mileshighproductions.com
www.mileshighproductions.com
Online marketing and promotional services for indie artists in almost all genres/formats of music. Specializing in artist media reviews, online airplay, press release distribution and social network marketing.
MLC PR
PO Box 1096, Agoura Hills, CA 91371
PH: 805-231-3182 FX: 818-292-8996
Mona Loring contact@monaloring.com
www.monaloring.com
We provide music publicity services to unsigned artists, music labels and anyone else in the music industry.
Vision Records
Pavla Horova 13, 841 07 Bratislava, Slovakia
PH: +421-907-47-22-33
Slavomir Bachraty sb@vision-sd.com
www.vision-sd.com
Mainstream and independent radio promotion, label promotion and CD compilation campaigns.
Urband & Lazar Music Publishing
1617 Cosmo St. #310, Los Angeles, CA 90028
PH: 323-230-6592
Jonathan Lazar jonathan@urbandlazar.com
www.urbandlazar.com
We are a full service music publishing company with a sister record label called U & L Records. We place music into film, TV, advertisments, video games & new media. Linking the finest compositions with media is the core of Urband & Lazar.
U & L Records
1617 Cosmo St. #310, Los Angeles, CA 90028
PH: 323-230-6592 FX: 323-924-2352
Jonathan Lazar
jonathan@urbandlazar.com
www.urbandlazar.com
Let your music be heard!
Sick Promotions
PO Box 2550, North Babylon, NY 11703
PH: 631-918-2641 FX: 631-665-5378
Meredith & Gina sickpromo@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/sickpromotions
Full service music promotions, specializing in Metal, Rock and Hardcore. Books local and touring acts mainly in the Northeast US.
PRThatRocks.com
197 Morning Sun Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941-4116
PH: 415-381-8647 FX: 415-381-8682
Christopher Buttner rockme@prthatrocks.com
www.prthatrocks.com
PRWeek-recognized public relations agency serving music and entertainment talent.
InBlaze Entertainment
9225 W. Parmer Ln. #104-207, Austin, TX 78717
PH: 512-276-5199
www.InBlaze.com
We don't think you should sit around for months, maybe years, and wait for a label to pick you up. We think you should be heard by the masses now.
G Promo PR
PH: +44 1691-622356
Geraint Jones info@gpromopr.com
www.gpromopr.com
UK based firm that works with independent labels and self-released artists targeting print and online media in the United Kingdom & Europe. Be it Alt-Country, Americana, Bluegrass, Guitar Pop, Power Pop, Roots Rock, Garage Rock or Indie - and everything in-between - if it's interesting, we'd love to hear it!
Marble Mountain Records
2493 Belvidere Rd. Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
PH: 908-884-9252
Walter Hnot
sales@marblemountainrecords.com
www.marblemountainrecords.com
Provides a kaleidoscope of music oriented services and products. Music production, music video production & editing, engineering, mixing & mastering, CD artwork design & layout, worldwide marketing & sales outlets, website design and maintenance and copyrighting services.
Pavement PR
PO Box 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
PH: 262-903-7775
Tony Bonyata
bonyata@wi.rr.com
www.pavementpr.com
Specializes in national and regional tour campaigns – offering artists the strongest support where and when they need it most– while on the road. Our ongoing relationships with daily newspapers, weekly alternatives, monthlies, regional internet outlets, radio and local TV help ensure that our client’s regional shows get the exposure they need. In addition we offer national campaigns for CD releases, showcase shows and other special events.
KR International - Global Music Agents
The Green Factory Studio, Akasaka, Tokyo 03-59485595
PH: (+81) 80-3415-3080
http://kr-international.com
Building Artists/Groups profiles worldwide, organising logistics for touring, showcasing, deal making, artists development and management, agents for work in Asia, licensing, publishing and direct wholesale in Asia.
Kari-On Productions
PH: 706-294-9996
Kari
karionprod@knology.net
www.karigaffney.com
We are a results oriented, media and radio promotions agency, with 21 years of experience and a proven track record of servicing clients successfully with clear and productive focus. We specialize in the promotion of Improvisational music, Jazz (all styles), Fusion, Acoustic based music and World music. We represent artists in the US and internationally.
Hays Entertainment / Songwriters Anonymous
602 S. 15th St., Nashville, TN 37206
PH: 615-730-8877
Gary Hays haysentertainment@gmail.com
www.songwritersanonymous.net
Nashville based booking & promotions agency.
MusicSUBMIT
650 Pennsylvania #25, Miami Beach, FL 33139
PH: 888-476-8745 FX: 303-444-9122
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!
https://indiespotifybible.com
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.
indie911
PH: 310-943-7164
Gregg Allen
gregg@indie911.com
www.indie911.com/aflp
One of the entertainment industry’s leading independent music resources for music licensing for TV, films, video games and other new media. The mission of indie911’s licensing program is to offer a cost effective solution with the highest quality service for those who license and create music.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Unsigned Band Network
PH: 936-465-7487
James Stetler unsignedbandnetwork@gmail.com
www.ubn2.com
Get the most plays and/or top rating and be our featured artist for the month.
The BandMates Network
Danny
danny99@sympatico.ca
www.bandmatesnetwork.com
Get exposure! Get advice! Get discovered! Sell your CDs! Protect your work! Find bandmates!
MyMusicStream
Andrew Drake
andrew.drake@mymusicstream.com
www.mymusicstream.com
Streaming internet radio and music video site for bands, solo artists and music fans!
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.
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
The Indie International Songwriting Contest
14201 SE Petrovitsky Rd. Ste. A3-127, Renton, WA 98058
PH: 425-226-7716
Jennifer Spector
info@indieinternational.com
www.indieinternational.com
A semi annual songwriting competition to give recognition to some of the best independent songwriters in the world, help develop their talent, and provide useful tools for developing the success of the artist.
BuzzThis.net
234 Wegman Pkwy. Jersey City, NJ 07305
PH: 201-918-6337
Chuck Diesel buzzthis@gmail.com
www.BuzzThis.net
Provides an online forum for music labels, artists, DJs, producers, authors and all other ‘creative types’ to promote & market their product to key industry influencers and first movers. Through a tailored viral marketing campaign, BuzzThis.net digitally delivers your product to those who will most effectively enhance your buzz.
Alterchatter
webmaster@alterchatter.com
www.alterchatter.com
Forums for Alternative music and lifestyle discussions. Metal, Rock, Punk, Emo, Goth or Alternative only
Artist of the Day
Geri K.
gjkpromo@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Musicians will be chosen from my MySpace friends list. Make sure you have a MySpace page with your songs on it, then hurry and add me to your friends list so you will be promoted :)I will place your band in my Top 28 list (which will switch daily) to get even more exposure.
IndabaMusic.com
info@indabamusic.com
www.indabamusic.com
An online networking and collaboration platform for musicians, engineers, producers, and all music professionals. Site members can connect with others in our international community and create online music projects - editing and mixing tracks recorded in different parts of the world using a custom online digital audio workstation. Join for free today to create your profile and host audio and unlimited photos.
Sounds Atlanta
PO Box 49266, Atlanta, GA 30359
PH: 404-329-9438 FX: 404-325-8401
Bill Tullis SoundsAtlanta@aol.com
http://soundsatlanta.com
Studio & remote recording - mastering.
Jakprints
3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
PH: 216-622-6360 FX: 216-622-6361
www.jakprints.com
We continually strive to help each and every customer big or small, to expand and promote their passion with the highest quality service and merchandise.
IndabaMusic.com
info@indabamusic.com
www.indabamusic.com
An online networking and collaboration platform for musicians, engineers, producers, and all music professionals. Site members can connect with others in our international community and create online music projects - editing and mixing tracks recorded in different parts of the world using a custom online digital audio workstation. Join for free today to create your profile and host audio and unlimited photos.
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
ABC Pictures
1867 E. Florida St., Springfield, MO 65803-4583
PH: 888-526-5336
www.abcpictures.com
Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry
Rock-n-Roll Web Design and Hosting
PO Box 1922, Salisbury, MD 21802
PH: 410-835-8895
Audra info@rock-n-roll-design.com
www.rock-n-roll-design.com
We offer powerful hosting tools that give you complete control over all content on your site.
nobucks dot net
945 S. Glaspie St., Oxford, MI 48371
PH: 877-662-8257
www.nobucks.net
Our goal is to provide you with fast service and error-free duplications. Don't let our low prices fool you. We're able to keep our overhead low so we can get you the high quality you want at a price you can afford.
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.
Bandit A&R Newsletter
68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK
PH: +44-1983-524110
John
bandit@banditnewsletter.com
http://www.banditnewsletter.com
Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc.
RiPPYFeST
PO Box 1964, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-1964
PH: 801-487-7302
Lisa
info@rippyfest.com
www.rippyfest.com
Bands compete for visitor's votes in hopes of being named RiPPYFeST's best.
Crystal Clear Disc and Tape
10486 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75238
PH: 800-880-0073 FX: 214-349-3819
6520 Platt Ave. #729, West Hills, CA 91307-3218
Jim jim@crystalclearsound.com
http://www.crystalclearcds.com
Need CDs? For over 30 years, thousands of artists across the country have trusted Crystal Clear to take their Audio CD duplication, DVD replication and cassette tape manufacturing projects from concept to finished product. We can do it all - from full-color art design and digital mastering and editing to professional "retail-ready" duplication and packaging. 1000 CDs for $999. 1000 Promo CD Pack for $599. 1000 DVDs for $1499!
Rock Star Promotions
PO Box 5867, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33310
PH: 954-739-9205 FX: 801-740-6554
Aaron Schimmel
servicedesk@rockstarpromos.com
www.rockstarpromos.com
Dedicated to helping everyone live like a rock star, even if you can't play a note!
Seatthole Shirts
PO Box 3137, Bellingham, WA 98227
PH: 360-733-2154
Django Bohren
info@seatthole.com
www.seatthole.com
High-quality custom t-shirt screen printing and Rock n' Roll promotional items for your high-, medium-, low- or no-budget project.
7. TOP 10 MUSIC PR TIPS
by Mona Loring, MLC PR
© 2008 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
Publicity is a huge driving force when you're looking at success in the music industry. Although it's definitely beneficial to retain a publicist once you have your music career in gear, you can still manage to create a little buzz on your own in the meantime. Below are the top ten tips for generating your own publicity as a music artist.
1. Make sure you have a press kit that includes a well-written bio, an 8X10 photo, CD and contact info.
2. Go local. Local press is by far the easiest press to get. Let them know your story and send in a CD. Shoot for the music editor or columnist and if they don't have one assigned specifically, contact the entertainment editor.
3. Social networking sites are all about music these days. For example, Myspace's reach is incredible for gaining new fans. Where else can you find people to listen to your music in the convenience of their own home? Make sure you are updating your music, adding friends, keeping them all posted, and updating the tour dates. There are magazines on Myspace looking for music to feature all the time.
4. Radio is a great way to share your music with the masses. You don't have to approach the big ones-you can see success with air play on smaller stations as well. Send in your CD to local DJs and look up college radio shows nationally and see if they'll spin your music. Online radio is picking up these days too… USA4Real.com is a great option… it doesn't cost much and it gets your music heard.
5. Music licensing is a great way to make money and get publicity. Try contacting some music supervisors on TV shows for a start. Send them an inquiry with your information and a link to your music. If you get placed, you can use it for press-and it becomes a story!
6. Music websites and e-zines are always looking for music to review. Look up their websites and send emails to their editors. Tell them why you're a fit for their magazine and ask if you can send in a CD. Again, try to make contact first… sending in a random package may be useless.
7. Youtube.com and Stickam.com are wonderful outlets to share your music. When done right, you can really start gaining a fan base. Try to do something charismatic and original. Reaching out to people online can do wonders. Create a music video, a video blog, sing an acoustic set, take a stab at some comedy-- anything… Just remember, first impressions are everything.
8. Be philanthropic. Charity does wonders for publicity outreach. Find something you believe in and offer to play at their event or donate proceeds to their cause. Not only does it get you out there and give you a story angle… but it feels good to help out.
9. Send your CDs to appropriate magazines for your music's genre. Make sure you call ahead and find out the right contact, unsolicited packages get lost in the shuffle. A good rule of thumb is to look up specific writers you feel would enjoy your music and find out how to reach them.
10. Try to book shows in different towns, that way you can easily label the cluster of shows as a tour and contact local newspapers and radio stations and offer them merch in exchange for promotions/articles.
Note that PR is about being smart and creative. It's about finding a reason for people to care about you and your music. Sure, great music and a good look are helpful, but you also need to reach out to the public and come up with stories. Think outside of the box and you'll really benefit from the results in no time. Good luck!
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Mona Loring, president of MLC PR, brings forth solid experience in public relations, freelance writing, copywriting, marketing, and business development. Specializing in creative thinking and promotional development, Loring has successfully combined her passion for communications and creativity to establish a PR career that is both mentally stimulating and captivatingly diverse. Recently, Loring was interviewed by the world-renowned BBC news as an entertainment PR specialist for a news special and featured as a PR expert in the book “Creative Careers in Fashion” by Debbie Hartsog. Through her experience as a publicist, Loring has developed a keen sense for what is newsworthy and how to share the information effectively and positively. Loring specializes in music, but also works successfully in all divisions of literary and lifestyle and entertainment industries. Loring is a member of the Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks Chamber of Commerce, National Writers Union and the Entertainment Publicists Professional Society of Los Angeles. In addition, Loring was honored as Cambridge’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals in 2007.
For more information visit
www.monaloring.com
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