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
babysue
PO Box 15749, Chattanooga, TN 37415
PH: 423-285-8365
Don W. Seven LMNOP@babysue.com
www.babysue.com
Our website features continually updated music reviews as well as samples from the babysue print magazine. All styles of music are considered for review from major and independent labels, independent PR firms, and independent artists and bands.
Grave Concerns E-zine
PO Box 692, Valatie, NY 12184
PH: 518-755-0404
Julie Johnson gothgirl@berk.com
www.graveconcernsezine.com
www.myspace.com/graveconcernsezine
An on-line magazine featuring Gothic, EBM, Industrial, Noise and Alternative music news, reviews, interviews and more. Now accepting submissions.
Soundstreet Promotions
6167 Windsor Ter. Halifax, NS B3K 1S5
PH: 902-454-9800
Josh Poulain joshpoulain@soundstreet.ca
www.soundstreet.ca
Reviews and interviews both independent and major bands. Helps book indie tours.
Musicgoat.com
294 Orrin St., Winona, MN 55987
PH: 507-313-6769
Corey ckoehlerhw@gmail.com
www.musicgoat.com
I am a blogger who has been around music his entire life and would like to do what I can to help deserving bands and artists gain exposure. I like many styles of music and try to keep an open mind. I also plan to include podcasts on my site in the very near future.
Snag Magazine
96 N. Broad St., Battle Creek, MI 49017
PH: 269-967-0683
Dave Chakur dc@snagmag.com
www.snagmag.com
An independent publication encompassing an array of arts & culture news.
Indie Music: The Music Journalism of Todd E. Jones
480 Somerset St. #1, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
PH: 848-250-1815
Todd E. Jones toddejones@yahoo.com
www.indie-music.cjb.net
Indie music reviews and interviews by Todd E. Jones, music journalist.
Hip Hop Reviews & Interviews: The Music Journalism of Todd E. Jones
480 Somerset St. #1, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
PH: 848-250-1815
Todd E. Jones toddejones@yahoo.com
www.hiphopinterview.cjb.net
Hip Hop reviews & interviews by Todd E. Jones, music journalist.
Got Dam Magazine
13033 Frankstown Rd. Ste. B1, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
PH: 412-8978365
mike glenn mike@gotdammag.com
www.gotdammag.com
An underground Hip Hop magazine that is looking to review your CD and may do an interview with you.
Jazz Chicago
Brad Walseth
bwalseth60@aol.com
www.jazzchicago.net
CD and concert reviews. Photos, club directory and free classifieds.
3. RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC
FreeFall / KUSF - San Francisco (90.3 FM)
1131 Diamond St., San Francisco, CA 94114
David Bassin playlist@freefallradio.com
www.freefallradio.com
A weekly radio show playing Jazz, Downtempo, Electronica, R&B and other beat-oriented music. Dance with you feet or dance in your head.
Boulton Beach Studios / Green Mountain Music Productions
PO Box 436, Manlius, NY 13104
Mark Bee markbee@greenmountainmusic.com
www.greenmountainmusic.com
Syndicated radio programs featuring indie artists in the genres of Bluegrass, Country, Rock and Pop.
Spider Radio
Donnie
spiderradio@cableone.net
www.spiderradio.net
Broadcasting indie music on the world wide web!
Radio Free Buzzine
PO Box 18857, Encino, CA 91416-8857
PH: 866-912-2899
www.buzzine.com/radio
With over 4.7 million opt-in viewers on Buzzine, we can give bands an audience they could never get otherwise.
Malice Radio
PO Box 6685, Harrisburg, PA 17112-6685
PH: 717-798-8413
reverendmalice@maliceradio.com
www.maliceradio.com
Darkwave has a voice!
Moozikoo Radio
PO Box 50322, Nashville, TN 37205-0322
Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com
www.moozikooradio.com
Our goal is to bring you the best music from today's independent artists. We focus on music in the Americana, Alt. Rock, Bluegrass, Blues, and Alt. Country genres.
eoRadio
PO Box 441234, Aurora, CO 80014-1234
PH: 303-808-8140
Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com
http://www.eoradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe.
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions
325 W. 38th St. #505, New York, NY 10018
PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380
Ariel Hyatt ariel@arielpublicity.net
www.arielpublicity.com
Professional promotional services for Indie artists.
Last Tango Productions
29 Galley Ave. Toronto, ON M6R 1G9
PH: 416-538-1838 FX: 416-538-2633
Yvonne Valnea
lasttango@rogers.com
www.lasttangoproductions.com
National publicity & radio tracking. Tour support and promotions.
Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion
1828 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90404
PH: 310-998-8305 FX: 310-998-8323
Bryan Farrish airplay@radio-media.com
http://www.radio-media.com
Indie airplay promotion to commercial, commercial specialty, and college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada.
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.
IndieSolo.com
Johnny Ioannou
indiesolo@rogers.com
www.indieSolo.com
Gives bands exposure in what has become a very crowded and competitive online music world. At the same time, indieSolo will help music fans with the difficult, time consuming, and quite often confusing task of finding exceptional artists in a cluttered internet world that is home to millions of musicians.
Lisa Reedy Promotions
275 Bonnie Briar Pl. Reno, NV 89509
PH: 775-826-0755
Lisa Reedy reedylm@aol.com
www.jazzpromotion.com
Works with 500+ radio stations throughout the United States and Canada on a weekly basis to solicit radio airplay, interviews to promote new releases & artist tour-dates, Charting at JazzWeek & CMJ, and other special promotions such as station IDs, CD giveaways, special program features and obtaining quotes from radio personalities. Stations include NPR affiliates, college & community stations, satellite radio, syndicated programs and select international stations.
Big Baby Music Group
PH: 626-533-4838 FX: 800-866-3454
Drew Strickland Drew@bigbabymusicgroup.com
www.bigbabymusicgroup.com
A Christian record label looking for unsigned artists. We specialize in Hip Hop and R&B.
Nightlife Productions Entertainment Inc
630 9th Ave. #1200, New York, NY 10036
PH: 212-757-1669 FX: 212-757-1663
Bernadette Brennan nightlifeproductions@msn.com
www.nightlife-productions.com
We are a music marketing company that does online promotion and physical/digital distribution
Empakk Familiar Records
PH: 216-441-1012
Orlando Divinchy orlandodivinchy@empakkrecords.com
www.empakkrecords.com
We are a Hip Hop label open to new beats. We do commercial songs for franchise and gaming companies.
Hype-PR
PH: 407-797-1385
Aly M. Cleary AMCleary@hype-pr.com
www.hype-pr.com
Entertainment PR firm with a solid focus on the artist/band's needs.
Gimme Da Mic Entertainment
869 Grange Ct. Atlanta, GA 30315
PH: 314-590-3196
Will Biggsby gimmedamicent@hotmail.com
www.showcaseyourmusic.com/gimmedamicent
We are an indie record label operating out of St. Louis and Atlanta. We have connections with a couple major DJs. We are affiliated with Flatline Beatz.
XIIE
PO Box 935, Angleton, TX 77516
PH: 979-849-1279 FX: 979-849-1278
John McNerney john@xiie.net
www.xiie.net
Offers original music by original artists via the web - selling around the world 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Huge payouts.
Valley Of Death Records
13 Donald St., Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF48 1NX UK
Sean Jenkins sean0289@hotmail.com
www.valleyofdeath.co.uk
A d.i.y. label focusing mainly on Death Metal, Grindcore and other obscure genres.
Dance, Music, Recording (DMR) Management
3447 Investment Blvd. #202, Hayward, CA 94545-3824
PH/FX: 510-887-4367
Margaret Tobias margaret@dmrmanagement.com
www.DMRmanagement.com
Defined as Dance, Music, and Recording Management, DMR Management encompasses talent development and recognition, as well as the production of innovative cause-worthy events to give artists a stage and audience to be able to showcase their talents. In today's generation, music, talent, and passion are essential in the creative expression of young adults. It is these necessary elements that bring forth self-fulfillment, understanding, and the drive to become something more than what is expected. We are the bridge that connects ambition to the development of talent, as we cultivate passion along the waters of an otherwise rocky industry.
Apocrypha Records
PO Box 2570, San Francisco, CA 94126
PH: 503-616-3247 FX: 866-395-9752
John MacMurphy info@ApocryphaRecords.com
www.ApocryphaRecords.com
Metal only record company that provides label and distribution services for artists and other labels.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
GrindLab.tv
PO Box 3215, Temple, TX 76505
PH: 888-675-2659 FX: 888-675-2659
Moni Johnson webmaster@thegrindlab.com
www.grindlab.tv
An independent artist video sharing community built upon the same formula as Youtube. Our primary focus is the independent Rap culture of central Texas.
Shatterproof Studios
18 Mill St., Southbridge, MA 01550
PH: 508-764-3865 FX: 508-764-9501
Matt Soper matt.soper@shatterproofstudios.com
www.shatterproofstudios.com
Worldwide exposure. Live video production and internet broadcast partner. Broadcasts artist's performances LIVE to the world.
316Muzik
2608 Vvalencia Grove Dr. Valrico, FL 33594
PH: 813-454-2464 FX: 813-944-2950
Casio Jones casio@316muzik.com
www.316muzik.com
The only place on the internet to watch full screen DVD quality Christian music videos. Free membership. No cost to the artist.
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.
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
IndieCover.com
Bismarckstr. 8, 86391 Stadtbergen, Germany
PH: +49-821-4506360
Volker Kuhrmeier info@indiecover.com
www.indiecover.com/
Design CD covers online! Modify given covers in text, color, size and add own photos. Download for free and use on private and commercial projects.
CD Baby Podcast
5925 NE 80th Ave. Portland, OR 97218
Kevin Breuner
info@cdbabypodcast.com
www.cdbabypodcast.com
A free interview based talkshow about how to be a successful musician without compromising your art. It's a perfect time to take advantage of the many opportunities for Do-It-Yourself artists that are springing up everywhere. We're three CD Baby employees (also musicians) who work full-time helping artists make good on their talents. We've got to keep on top of all the latest trends, laws, and innovations in the industry in order to do this well. So, why not share all this cool stuff with the public, not just CD Baby artists, but anyone who cares to listen? Exactly! Join Us!
theGrindLab.com
PO Box 3215, Temple, TX 76505
PH: 888-675-2659 FX: 888-675-2659
Moni Johnson webmaster@thegrindlab.com
www.thegrindlab.com
An independent artist community built upon the same formula as Myspace. Our primary focus is the independent Rap culture of central Texas.
Angel Wing Entertainment
45 Belvedere Dr. Oakville, ON L6L 4B5
PH: 905-901-9748 FX: 905-901-9980
Sam Cook angelwingent@cogeco.ca
www.angelwingentertainment.com
A one-stop shop for clients who are looking for entertainment. We help independant artists get work across Southern Ontario whether it's a festival, wedding, corporate event, private function or club opening.
Casa Bonita Productions
410 E. Center Ave. Maple Shade, NJ 08052
PH: 856-482-0285
Jim Santora Jr jim@casabonitaproductions.com
www.casabonitaproductions.com
Provides booking services for the NJ/Philadelphia area. A&R/film/TV submission opportunities, radio submission and tracking services, website development, CD creation/duplication, artwork and photography.
Festival Network Online
www.festivalnet.com
There's nothing like a live performance! FNO lists more than 7,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. @_festivalnet Search by 22 different music genres, event attendance, zip code radius & more. Plug in festival dates with club dates.
Westone Music Products
2235 Executive Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
PH: 719-540-9333 FX: 719-540-9183
Paul Carhart music@westone.com
http://www.westone.com/music
In-ear musicians monitoring and hearing protection products.
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!
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.
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
7. Bringing Your Music to Life on YouTube
by Daylle Deanna Schwartz, author of "The Real Deal"
? 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
YouTube is a community that allows people to watch and share original videos on the Internet. With a camera and creativity, you can post a video on YouTube that can get people excited about your music. Jennifer Nielson, marketing manager at YouTube, says, "People have the opportunity to upload and share videos with people around the world and connect with a new audience." Like MySpace, the competition for attention is fierce. But if you have great music and can make an interesting video, it's worth taking advantage of this expanding promotional tool.
In November, the winners of YouTube's Underground music video contest were announced on Good Morning America. Four bands (Ostrich Head, Maldroid, Greenland and Pawnshop Roses) with limited media coverage were put in the spotlight of a national TV show. All felt hopeful that exposure on YouTube will help them get a lot further. You too can take advantage of YouTube. With creativity and hard work, you can maximize opportunities for getting your music to more fans.
WHY DO A VIDEO?
Because you can! YouTube gives you tools and a site to post and promote a video. Ryan Divine of Maldroid says, "Musicians now have the capacity to get themselves out there without anybody's help." And it's FREE! The price is the work you put into it. Calmentz of Ostrich Head adds, "It's the easiest way for a humongous audience to see our video and get exposure to the entire world fast." A video gives you a platform for your music that can reach people around the world.
WHAT MAKES A VIDEO APPEALING?
It should be interesting and catch the viewer's eyes with your concept, look or performance. Nielson says, "Videos that make you laugh out loud or that are bizarre or simply brilliant get the most attention on YouTube. There is no real formula for a video to go viral, but original content and opinions are popular, as well as videos that express emotion and tell it like it is." Before doing a video, visit and look at the ones that are most popular to get ideas. The Channels area of the site has the most popular content and users with the largest audiences.
WHAT WAS SPECIAL ABOUT THE WINNERS OF THE CONTEST?
Ostrich Head (Most Creative) made their video colorful and exciting, with a freak shows concept that alternates characters between normal and freaky. Maldroid (Best Video) used animation as a hook. Divine did it himself. Patrick Rickelton of Greenland (Best Song) says that the exuberance in their song and video makes people happy to watch it. Pawnshop Roses (Best Live Performance) filmed an edgy performance video.
CAN YOU MAKE A LOW-BUDGET VIDEO?
Think creatively! Low budget doesn't mean poor quality. Kevin Bentley of Pawnshop Roses warns, "If you want to represent your band on YouTube, have something good. Don't just put anything on there." Film something professional looking that's worthy of your music. Nielson advises, "You don't need a slick and expensive music video to have success on YouTube. All you need is a little creativity and a camera to create something truly original." Michael Green of Greenland says they made their video with a small, borrowed camcorder, adding, "You need time and creativity. We definitely put in the work."
CAN YOU MAKE A VIDEO WITHOUT EXPERIENCE?
Learn! Divine encourages, "I learned as I went. If you're willing to put the work in - it's very time consuming - you can learn how to put a video together. Take the time to learn how to do it right. You don't need a budget but you have to make it something desirable." Try to find someone to help if you have no experience. Post a notice in colleges that you're looking for someone to film your video. There are enough resources available to get a video done if you look. A video can be worth the effort of learning how to do it. Tres Crow of Greenland adds, "If people see a good video, they pay attention and think the band has something if they could put it together." You don't need a big budget to get creative and work hard!
HOW CAN YOU PROMOTE A VIDEO?
Let everyone know about it with emails and announcements at gigs. Encourage fans to forward it. Rickelton warns that people rarely find you accidentally, as there are so many. "You've got to tell them where it is and promote it as much as you can." Nielson recommends becoming part of the YouTube community to better understand what's happening on the site. You can watch videos, subscribe to your favorite channels, participate in discussions and upload content. She adds, "This is the best way to become a part of the community and help yourself rise up." Like with MySpace, you can go to videos for musicians in your genre that have a lot of comments and invite people who might enjoy yours to view it, one at a time.
MAKING USE OF YOUR VIDEO
YouTube has become a live calling card. When you're booking gigs, send promoters to your video so they can see you in action. Calmentz recommends, "Instead of handing out DVDs to everyone, send them to YouTube." You can also embed the video on your MySpace page so friends can put links on their own pages. Make sure to include contact info so you're easy to reach. If you get a camera and are super creative, you can post a video on YouTube that gets people excited about your music. http://www.youtube.com Nielson advises, "Just get on the site and start creating videos that express your creativity and personality. You never know what will become a viral hit." Why not yours?
Ostrich Head (Calmentz aka Zach Arnet, Nowonder aka Steve Montez, Loreaxe aka Jaime Jorn, Mess E Recspin aka James Morgan, Say What aka Lyndsay Haldorson) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGm-gwHwgcQ
Maldroid (Rasmus, Ryan Divine, I.Q., Todd Brown, Cpt. Sean Shippley) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHGvh3i35Uk
Greenland: (Tres Crow, Matt Goetz, Michael Green, Evan James, Patrick Rickelton) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P9EonMpzlM
Pawnshop Roses: (Paul Keen, Kevin Bentley, Justin Monteleone a.k.a Blaze, Rich "Figgs" Fogg) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gx6CGvDj74
Daylle Deanna Schwartz
www.daylle.com
is best-selling author of 8 books, including I Don't Need a Record Deal! Your Survival Guide for the Indie Music Revolution and Start & Run Your Own Record Label (Billboard Books). She does phone coaching/consulting for musicians and record labels, presents seminars, and publishes 2 free newsletters (music industry and self-empowerment). To subscribe send your name and city/state to daylle@daylle.com
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