This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me in June.
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
CinemaBlend
31 Mariners Ln. Stamford, CT 06902
PH: 512-417-0254
Alison Eshelman alisoneshelman@hotmail.com
www.cinemablend.com
I cover music news and reviews for CinemaBlend's music section.
The Temple of Horror
55 Collinsgrove Rd. TH 255, Scarborough, ON M1E 4Z2
PH: 416-804-8612
Samantha Dennett Slayde@templeofhorror.com
www.templeofhorror.com
Industrial music news, reviews and interviews. Submit your music for review!
Music Spectrum
619 Pine St., Manitowoc, WI 54220
PH: 920-684-3989
Benjamin Squires benjamin@musicspectrum.org
www.musicspectrum.org
A monthly webzine reviewing music across the spectrum of styles, connecting secular and Christian music to the Christian faith.
OpeningBands
c/o Cassie Conner, 1724 Cindy Lynn St., Urbana, IL 61802
reviews@openingbands.com
www.openingbands.com/reviews/guidelines.race
To get your CD reviewed - mail two copies (so we can have two people review it) and other press info to the above address. Our address changes almost every year, so please check before sending your CD.
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.
Sing Out!
PO Box 5460, Bethlehem, PA 18015
PH: 610-865-5366 FX: 610-865-5129
info@singout.org
http://www.singout.org
Feature articles and interviews, tons of recording and book reviews, the most comprehensive and up-to-date Folk festival and camp listing anywhere, plus regular columns on the Folk process, songwriting, storytelling and Children's music.
The Underwire Interactive Magazine
PH: 602-324-3588 FX: 602-324-3588
Storm info@underwiremagazine.com
www.underwiremagazine.com
An interactive mixtape magazine. The first audio visual media disc publication.
Norman Famous Rants and Reviews
PO Box 6218, Albany, CA 94706
Norman Famous norman@normanfamous.com
http://www.normanfamous.com
In my continuing efforts to expose the world to good music by
deserving musicians, I offer online reviews of independent CD
releases along with my customary barbed witticisms and wry
social comment.
Undaground ATL Magazine
PO Box 370216, Decatur, GA 30037
PH: 678-905-6747
Nate Short undagroundatl@yahoo.com
www.undagroundatl.com
Atlanta's hardest hustlin, Hip-Hop promotion, interactive CD-Magazine. We provide independent Hip Hop and Urban artists with CD reviews.
3. RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC
MusiciansCast.com
Peter
info@musicianscast.com
podcast.musicianscast.com
Professional musician Jonn Savannah, legendary recording engineer Shelly Yakus and communications guru Peter Bowman team up to bring you a free daily podcast that really informs and entertains with hard-hitting topics all about the music business and getting ahead in today's music industry. Check out over 100 episodes and get the free RSS feed today!
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!
Nette Radio
10455 N. Central Expwy. #109-503, Dallas, TX 75231
FX: 267-851-3130
Annette Conlon
submit@netteradio.com
www.netteradio.com
From Piano to Punk - it's great music by fab women artists. You MUST mail or fax our release form with your music.
Audio Independence
PO Box 73193, Metairie, LA 70033-3193
Wesley Clark
wesley@wesleyclark.com
www.audioindependents.com
Features a new independent artist each week for a one hour show.
IndieEARadio
141 Nanoke Ln. Carencro, LA 70520
PH: 337-442-6644
Joie Chauitn guitarmoses_619@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/guitarmoses
Created by an indie musician for indie musicians. Send your song files via e-mail and we'll download them directly to our playlist. Get EXPOSURE Now!!
IndiePodcasting.com
Tony Alexander pd@indiepodcasting.com
www.indiepodcasting.com
A service that promotes Indie artists using a combination of podcasting, syndication, webcasting and viral marketing.
Bodies at Rest
1515 Ygnacio Valley Rd. Ste. C, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
PH: 925-250-2805
Celestial Dancer celdancer@yahoo.com
www.bodiesatrestonline.com
Offers relaxing music and spoken word poetry by Indie artists to soothe you into momentary bliss. Playing tracks to help balance your mood and feed your thoughts, Bodies at Rest is the place you'll seek after those hectic days and lonely nights to find that necessary and gifted calm.
proRadio4
Postbus 86, 5900 AB Venlo, The Netherlands
PH: 01805-7834-24001 FX: 001831-677-9141
Dean Grunwald info@proradio4.com
http://www.proradio4.net
Internet station dedicated to playing high quality independent music of all genres, with a particular emphasis on Country, Rock and Dance music.
PittRadio
PH: 202-483-6864
pittradio.bottomlesspitt.com
Streaming the cutting edge artistry of the independents. Upload your music today!
The Global Jazz Scene
Peter Maguire
pmaguire@jazz-clubs-worldwide.com
http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/netradio/jazzhalfhour.htm
If you would like to have a track from your album featured on a future edition of our show, please e-mail me and I will send you submission details.
podshower.com
2-19-20-603 Mizusawa, Miyamae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 216-0012 Japan
PH: 044-979-1124 FX: 044-979-1124
Masayoshi Yamamiya info@fishthemusic.com
www.podshower.com/pod
New podcast for Japanese music made in Japan.
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
MiaMindMusic
259 W. 30th St. #12FR, New York, NY 10001-2809
PH: 212-564-4611 FX: 212-564-4448
Stevie
MiMiMus@aol.com
https://www.indiebible.com
Radio tracking and working with CMJ and R&R surveyed radio stations.
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!
PeaceWork Music
PO Box 25102, Rochester, NY 14625
Jef Peace info@peacework.com
www.peaceworkmusic.net
International distribution at a low cost.
Music Forte
11363 S. Churchill, Plainfield, IL 60585
PH: 888-659-2867
Greg Percifield
support@musicforte.com
http://www.musicforte.com
Musicians - we're ready to start promoting your band and music and it won't cost you a cent!
Bill Wence Promotions
PO Box 39, Nolensville, TN 37135
PH: 615-776-2060 FX: 615-776-2181
Bill Wence info@billwencepromotions.com
www.billwencepromotions.com
Hundreds of singles and albums have been charted for our clients.
Power of Pink Promotions
64 Central St., Ipswich, MA 01938
PH: 617-851-7298
Lynn 'JULIAN' PowerofPink@CookieCutterGirl.com
www.cookiecuttergirl.com
Cookie Cutter Girl, "The Queen of Internet Promotion," will put *HER* skills to work for *YOU*! Who better than a Pop Superhero to make *your* business FLY?
CoArt-music
Graf-Anton-Weg 10, 22459 Hamburg, Germany
PH: 0049-0-7646-913555
Uwe Ruthard ur@co-art.com
www.co-art-music.com
Offers non-exclusive physical and digital distribution in Germany for independent music.
GoGirls Music Records
PO Box 16940, Sugar Land, TX 77496-6940
PH: 281-455-2584
Georgia Moncrief info@gogirlsmusicrecords.com
www.gogirlsmusicrecords.com
Our goal is simple... get great "women in music" heard without the artist giving up their ownership or paying big bucks.
Glass Onyon Promotions
PO Box 207, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-0207
PH: 910-395-8265 FX: 910-703-0650
William James
glassonyonpr@cs.com
www.ant-bee.com/glassonyonpr.htm
A multi-facetted publicity company specializing in the promotions of bands, labels, releases, tours and gigs. Glass Onyon PR differs from most commercial/AOR press agencies due to our expertise in the promotions of alternate genres of music - Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative, Avant-Garde, Blues and Country.
The Independent Artist Promotion Network
3160 Cadiz Cir. Atlanta, GA 30349
PH: 770-907-1358
Steven VanDyke savandyke@aol.com
www.The-Independent-Artist.com
Service that allows artists to sell their albums for a monthly subscription and they receive 100% revenue from their sales.
Broken Record Productions
PO Box 969, Katy, TX 77492
PH: 832-457-7790
Devon Mikeska devon@brokenrecordproductions.com
www.brokenrecordproductions.com
We are an artist development company helping bands with radio, booking, PR and management.
Believe In Magic
1834 Cole Rd. Biscoe, NC 27209
FX: 440-860-3732
Amy Priest amy@believeinmagic.net
www.believeinmagic.net
Specializing in musician promotion materials such as: press kits, websites, online promotions, CD art, posters and identity packages.
Tetragram Records
31 S. McLean Blvd. #16, Memphis, TN 38104
PH: 901-219-5509
Dennis Sawyer dennis@tetragramrecords.com
www.tetragramrecords.com
Artist services and consulting covering the darker side of Indie. All genres with emphasis on Heavy Metal, Gothic, Industrial, Psychobilly, Hellbilly, Darkwave, Alternative.
bandVillage
PO Box 2211, 32 Ellis Oaks Dr. Leicester, NC 28748
PH: 828-398-4453
Peter Fleming
peter.fleming@bandvillage.com
www.bandVillage.com
Provides promotional services and consignment CD sales for artists and labels, online and at festivals.
Talent 2K
13618 N. 99th Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351
PH: 800-499-6395 FX: 623-875-5827
Dana contest@talent2k.com
www.talent2k.com
We are an independent A&R firm. We shop demos out to different labels looking for recording contracts.
Music Yogi
#98-98/1, 3rd Fl. S. P. Road, Bangalore, India - 560 002
PH: 009-80-41224526
Aadarsh Hariharan content.my@gmail.com
www.musicyogi.com/asp/independents.asp
Online Store that features Indies from India. Users can read about them, sample their music and buy their CDs & have it shipped worldwide.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
payplay.fm
PH: 212-202-0220
Elliot Goykhman
elliot@payplay.com
www.payplay.fm
Online Indie music download store. Visit our site to learn how to submit your music.
Tap It
207 N. El Camino Real #172, San Clemente, CA 92672
PH: 949-369-5333 FX: 949-369-5333
Joey Jimenez talent@tapitfame.com
www.tapitfame.com
A digital distribution and discovery engine for independent and emerging talent, built for artists by artists. This comprehensive service offers every unsigned artists everything they need to put them in the spotlight.
Nextposure.com
PH: 604-261-5026
Jan Cooper
cooperjan@telus.net
www.nextposure.com
A broadband network dedicated to providing an entertaining, informative, and engaging look at popular independent music. We are seeking bands with good videos who want worldwide exposure. The first 25 artists for each station will receive free placement (there is a station for each genre). After the first 25 it will $75 US a month.
iMove Music
7814 Benton St., Huntsville, AL 35802
PH: 256-348-2472
Sandy
sandy@imovemusic.com
www.imovemusic.com
A new website for musicians invites you to sign up for their services. This website rivals all other websites on the net in that it offers more services on one website at no upfront costs to you. Unlike other websites, we only accept great music that our visitors would love to hear. We limit the amount of artists so visitors have the time to hear it all!
Shiny New Music
Florence
shinynewmusic@hotmail.co.uk
www.florencep.co.uk
New (Free) interactive music website where visitors will listen to & discuss the hottest unsigned bands. Submit your demo!
Magnatune
2070 Allston Way #102, Berkeley, CA 94704
PH: 510-684-4175 FX: 510-217-6374
www.magnatune.com
MP3 music and music licensing. Artists get a full 50% of the purchase price.
Beta Records Music Hosting
1343 N. McCadden Pl. Hollywood, CA 90028
PH: 323-469-2382 FX: 323-469-2383
Georg Van Handel georg@betarecords.com
www.betarecords.com
Free music hosting for unsigned artists, singers and bands with promotional tools, email management, event calendar and blogs.
Music Itch
222 N. Columbus Dr. #1907, Chicago, IL 60601
Will Barroso
will@musicitch.com
www.musicitch.com
Exposes music aficionados to the ever-growing music catalog within the independent market. Our motto is, "If you have an Itch for Music we'll scratch it!"
Gone Fishing for Blue Skies
2-2-4-503, Azuma, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0014, Japan
PH: 81-80-3278-2862
Big Foot
bigfoot@gonefishingforblueskies.com
www.gonefishingforblueskies.com/
On demand music streaming, introducing independent music from around the globe.
Groovegate
Simrishamnsgatan 20a, SE-214 23 Malmoe, Sweden
PH: +46-(0) 40-972 273 FX: +46-850-593-986
http://www.groovegate.com
A one stop store for DJ's and end users alike where they can find all the latest grooves for their listening pleasures.
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
Music Highway
15030 Ventura Blvd. #843, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
PH: 818-785-7144
Sheena Metal
sheenametal@onemain.com
www.music-highway.com
An organization that specializes in supplying invaluable industry contacts, promotional resources and a support network for aspiring artists.
Liquid Magazine
1601 E. Bowman St. South Bend, IN 46613
PH: 574-310-3789
Jedediah Walls dej_llaws@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/liquidmagazine
Michiana's most popular free magazine for local music and culture. Promoting Michiana talent!
Live From Memphis
PH: 901-523-9763
Christopher Reyes
info@livefrommemphis.com
www.livefrommemphis.com
We support and promote local musicians, filmmakers, artists, and industry professionals who are the lifeblood of the Memphis creative scene.
MusiciansOnly.net
www.musiciansonly.net
A FREE musician classified system. The concept is similar to Craigslist but more tailored for musicians.
Missingink
122 Industrial Dr. PO Box 505, White House, TN 37188
Ph: 615-672-9368 x111 FX: 615-672-7225
www.missingink.com
A merchandise supply and online tools module designed specifically for the entertainment industry. With no monthly minimum fees associated to our online shop module and fulfillment services we have created a risk free solution for any band looking for an official online shop.
Jazzpedia the Internet Encyclopedia of Jazz
Peter Maguire
pmaguire@jazz-clubs-worldwide.com
www.jazzpedia.org
Write whatever you choose to about Jazz, the music, musicians, the global Jazz scene. The opportunity to contribute and share your knowledge, opinions, criticism, anecdotes, discography, with text, graphics, links. The possibilities are endless.
Swept Away TV
4915 Oxford Cr. Boca Raton, FL 33434
PH: 561-241-9110 FX: 561-241-4422
www.sweptawaytv.com
A television program written, edited, filmed and directed by college and high school students. The program airs in more than 60 markets. We are now accepting electronic submissions from unsigned artists to be featured on our show. You MUST submit your press kit electronically through Sonic Bids www.sonicbids.com
Basement Elevation Magazine
PO Box 81019, Warwick, RI 02888
Tassia Joseph basement_elevation@yahoo.com
www.basementelevation.i8.com
Underground Hip Hop music magazine with a focus on RI, MA and CT artists. To be considered for promotion and CD reviews please send us a press kit.
Music By Design
Top Floor, Film House, 142 Wardour St., London, W1F 8ZU UK
PH: 44-20-34-3244 FX: 44-20-74-34-1064
Rosa rosa@musicbydesign.co.uk
www.musicbydesign.co.uk
A big big advertising brand is hoping to launch an unsigned (or just signed to indie label) female artist. So for all you female solo artists or girl bands, this could be your big break. This can also include a male band that has a female vocalist. One thing they are not looking for is punk/heavy rock bands but they are not looking for the next Spice Girls/Girls Aloud/Sugababes/Destinys Child either so if you think you fit the bill send in your myspace site or band website with your music on or alternatively send in a CD.
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
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
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.
7. Stop Burning Bridges…Or Your Career Might Go Up In Flames!
by Sheena Metal, Music Highway
© 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.
Hey, nobody said the music business was going to be easy. It truly is a jungle out there filled with: snakes, rats, rabid carnivores, sharks…well, you get the picture. In the course of your musical journey, there will be confrontations, arguments, misunderstandings, and miscommunications. You'll get jerked around, screwed over, ripped off and disrespected. So, you want to be a rockstar? Welcome to your nightmare.
But this is also a business of good people, who'll give you opportunities and chances and help you out when you least expect it. That's why it's so important that you, as musicians and as a band, act professionally and respectfully regardless of the behavior of those you encounter. You don't have to be a pushover and of course, you have a right to defend yourself against the questionable actions of others, but the music community can be a very small town and the behavior you exhibit will follow you throughout your musical career.
On the flipside of that, there are musicians out there who, either knowingly or unknowingly bring negativity on themselves through their own actions. Short temperedness, egocentricism, brazen entitlement, compulsive lying and just plain old psychotic behavior can brand your band as troublemakers and deprive you of important opportunities that you need to move forward in this business.
So, how can you make sure that you're doing onto others as you wish they would do onto you? What can you, as musicians do, to eliminate aspects of your personality that may be causing bad blood between you and the people you run across on your way to superstardom?
The following are a few tips that may help you to make sure you're exhibiting professional behavior at all times:
1.) Be Timely And Courteous---Whether you're playing out live or emailing booking inquiries from home, there is never a substitute for courteously or timeliness. At gigs, show up when you're supposed to, be friendly, treat others with respect, set up quickly, end your set on time, break down quickly, be mindful of other bands on stage, compliment those around you and don't forget simple things like, "please" and "thank you." When you leave a positive impression in people's minds, you'll be high on their list when it comes time to fill an open booking slot, recommend a band for a review, etc.
2.) Make Sure Your Actions Match Your Words---It's such a simple thing but you'd be surprised how many musicians seem incapable to doing what they say they're going to. If you book a gig, show up and play. If you say you're going to bring twenty friends and fans to your gig, do it. If you reserve an ad in a local music magazine, pay for it. If you write a check, make sure that it doesn't bounce. If you say you're going to send out a press package or a CD, mail it. It is true that many people in the music business are distrustful of bands that they don't know, and with good reason in many instances. Build your good reputation in the industry by proving that you will do what you've promised. Start small. Once you've gain people's trust, you'll see more and more doors opening up for your band.
3.) Take The High Road---It may be tough but there's nothing to be gained from returning someone's improper behavior with a heap-load of your own. That doesn't mean that you need to let every industry slime-bag from New York to LA ride roughshod all over your music project but there are ways to deal with the negative behavior in this business without branding yourself with a label equally as negative. Sending firm yet professional letters, making intelligent and informed phone inquiries and, if need be, taking legal action against those who have acted inappropriately are ways to handle unpleasant situations without drawing negative attention to yourself. Public scenes, yelling and screaming, long-winded and ranting emails, threats and accusations and spiteful actions may make you feel vindicated but it may chase away the good people as well as the bad and that just sets your band back.
4.) You Can't Undo What You've Already Done---It's much harder to undo past bad behaviors, or reverse negative reputations than it is to foster positive ones. It's best when starting out to avoid acting rash as a rule. If you have a band member that is incapable of keeping his or her cool, perhaps it's time to rethink his or her place in your group. The entertainment industry has a long memory and a spiteful tongue. Make sure when people speak of you, they're speaking well.
This may all seem like such common sense that it isn't even worth mentioning but you'd be surprised how many shows, interviews, tours, and record deals have never materialized because of burned bridges. You may have talent and great tunes, but if your attitude sucks you'll get passed over time and again. No one wants to work with rage-aholics, egomaniacs or crazies. Don't let anyone think that's what your band is about. Sure it's important to be creative geniuses but if no one likes you, you'll be performing your masterpieces in the garage for grandma and her Pomeranian. Get smart and treat people right and you may find yourself rockin' all the way to the bank.
Sheena Metal is a radio host, producer, promoter, music supervisor, consultant, columnist, journalist and musician. Her syndicated radio program, Music Highway Radio, airs on over 700 affiliates to more than 126 million listeners. Her musicians' assistance program, Music Highway, boasts over 10,000 members. She currently promotes numerous live shows weekly in the Los Angeles Area, where she resides.
http://www.sheena-metal.com
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