This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me in February.
The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections.
1. Publications that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations/Shows that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3s or videos
5. A wide range of Helpful Resources for recording artists
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2. SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
World Music Site at About.com
4203 Poydras Hwy. Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
PH: 337-332-1478
Megan Romer worldmusic.guide@about.com
worldmusic.about.com
I review and cover all areas of World Music, including Cajun/Zydeco, Celtic, African, Reggae, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, Eastern etc. I do NOT cover Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Blues, Jazz, Hip Hop etc.
Weirdearsmag.com
3272 Motor Ave. Suite I, Los Angeles, CA 90034
PH: 908-309-6716
Lee Wasser Weirdearsmag1@yahoo.com
www.weirdearsmag.com
The best place for Indie-Rock news, under the radar CD reviews, song and video streams.
Crossover Magazine
PO Box 110708, Cambria Heights, NY 11411
PH: 347-731-0327
Tee tee@crossovermag.com
www.crossovermag.com
An urban magazine whose mission is to bridge the gap between Reggae, Hip Hop and R&B.
Northeast In-Tune Magazine & E-Zine
PO Box 355, Epping, NH 03042-0355
PH: 603-205-5537
Bob Donovan
Editor@northeastintune.com
www.northeastintune.com
We now support and cover Indie music worldwide!
Aural Minority
PO Box 6681, Oceanside, CA 92052
PH: 714-914-6498
Jeremiah Griffey
jeremiahgriffey@gmail.com
www.auralminority.com
We are a weekly online magazine looking to promote innovative and intriguing new artists.
Music 4M
28 Richmond St., Hartlepool, TS25 5SH UK
Sarah Parrott
reviews@music4m.com
www.music4m.com
Read the latest music reviews and interviews from bands and artists in the UK and around the world as well as the latest music & festivals news.
PlatterPicks.com
Dominick Miserandino
info@platterpicks.com
www.PlatterPicks.com
Offers simple reviews of CDs covering a variety of genres. It is a comprehensive collection, covering everything from A Capella to Punk and just about everything in between.
Rock Music Review
PO Box 3526, Muncie, IN 47302
PH: 317-345-5986
Jack Shepler
indiebible@rockmusicreview.com
www.rockmusicreview.com
Honest independent CD and concert reviews. To aid us in the submissions process, we now accept independent artist submissions via Sonicbids.
Heavy Frequency
PH: 816-739-3508
Heather Bashaw
heather.bashaw@heavyfrequency.com
www.heavyfrequency.com
Online magazine for Midwestern Metal, Hardcore and Hard Rock.
3. RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC
XND Radio
PH: 360-488-0460
Joshua Morgan joshua@xndradio.com
www.xndradio.com
24/7 internet radio station playing the best in independent music.
Rock Hell Radio
104 Lake Ct. Chapel Hill, NC 27516
James Saltzman rockhellradio@yahoo.com
www.rockhellradio.com
We play Street, Oi, Oldschool, Hardcore, Thrash and other Punk indiscretions.
DaNawlinzGroove
9310 Starcrest Dr. #5, San Antonio, TX 78217
PH: 504-232-3353
Tabitha/SunShyne danawlinzgroove@yahoo.com
www.danawlinzgroove.com
Features Indie artists of all genres. Get your music heard through our show on two internet radio stations and on iTunes (listed under The Nawlinz Groove).
Cybro Radio
460 Cypress Ln, El Cajon, CA 92020
PH: 619-590-1569 FX: 619-460-5749
Larry Lowe info@cybroradio.us
http://www.cybroradio.com
Broadcasting Blues, Jazz, Country Gospel and Hip Hop music and featuring emerging new stars.
DREADXX.com
PO Box 647, Boynton Beach, FL 33425
PH: 561-503-1513
Wilfrid Antoine willydread@yahoo.com
dreadxx.com
A Hip Hop station that plays Independent music. We also promote music through different record pools and A&R.
The Music Highway 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.
NeverEndingWonder Radio
16 S.W. 3rd #18, Portland, OR 97204
PH: 503-219-6741
Lee Widener
new@neverendingwonder.com
www.neverendingwonder.com
Plays a wide variety of music & comedy including Rock, Pop, Alt, Folk, Jazz, Electronic, New Age, World, Goth, and other styles with an emphasis on the Experimental & unusual. NOT interested in Rap, Hip Hop or "Dance."
Radio Muse
Jodi Krangle jodi@musesmuse.com
http://www.musesmuse.com/radiomuse.html
Features independent songwriters. The idea behind the show is to bring together the very best indie music from songwriters at all levels and stages of their musical journey. Please visit our site for submission details!
(( revolving radio ))
PO Box 478487, Chicago, IL 60647
dj@revolvingradio.net
www.revolvingradio.net
Before sending music, please learn about Revolving Radio and review the artists list to see if you fit the format. Please do not email MP3s directly.
XM SATELLiTE RADiO
1500 Eckington Place NE, Washington, DC 20002-2194 attn: Billy Zero
FX: 202-380-4065
Billy Zero
yzero@xmradio.com
radiounsigned.com
Submit your CD with genre labeled. No MP3s.
Holy Culture Radio
2249A Otero Loop, Holloman AFB, NM 88330
DJ MVP
mvp@holycultureradio.com
http://www.holycultureradio.com
The platform for Holy Hip Hop. Your chances of getting rotation increase dramatically by sending your music to all of our mixshows.
Americana Roots Review
roots@AmericanaRoots.com
www.americanaroots.com
Podcast featuring music from some great unsigned Americana artists.
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
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.
CDpulse.com
38439 5th Ave. #1407, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
PH: 718-832-5507
Rob Pezzoli rob@cdpulse.com
www.cdpulse.com
Online retailer of music for independent artists and labels. Also provides album reviews and soundscan reporting.
CD Suite
14 Urquhart St., Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC 3122 Australia
PH: +6198192954 FX: +6198192954
Nathan nathan@cdsuite.com
www.cdsuite.com
Online CD store specializing in CDs by independent artists and bands. Get your album heard and distributed internationally. Free worldwide delivery, secure online transactions, audio samples.
Basement Elevation Entertainment
PO Box 81019, Warwick, RI 02888
PH: 401-419-3091
Tassia Joseph tjoseph@dontsleepnow.com
www.basementelevation.com
Indie Label specializing in Rap, Hip Hop, R&B and Pop music. We are currently accepting demos.
PeaceWork Music
PO Box 25102, Rochester, NY 14625
Jef Peace info@peacework.com
www.peaceworkmusic.net
International distribution at a low cost.
CandySpiteful Productions
2051 East Cedar St. #8, Tempe, AZ 85281
PH: 480-968-7017
William Ferraro mandrakerocks@yahoo.com
www.candyspiteful.com
A production company and record label that specializes in the development of hard working bands.
INFYNITI Promotions
PO Box 56037, 407 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa, ON K1R 7Z0
PH: 613-808-8896
Kelly infyniti@infyniti613.ca
www.infyniti613.ca
Promoting Canadian Hip Hop artists that are trying to make it in the music industry.
Many Moods - The Record Company
PO Box 1245, Bradford, England
PH: 07761337620
Andy Taylor records@manymoods.co.uk
manymoods.co.uk/records
Whatever your genre, if you feel you're our new dimension of music, then we want to hear from you. For USA citizens, a local mailing address is coming soon...
Wampus Multimedia
5746 Union Mill Rd. #315, Clifton, VA 20124
PH: 703-587-3972 FX: 703-968-0562
Mark Doyon
mail2@wampus.com
www.wampus.com
Record label, retail store, recording studio and marketing company.
M Class Recordings LLC.
4302 Colby Ave. Columbus, OH 43227
PH: 614-256-3051
Duane Anderson m_classrecordingsllc@yahoo.com
www.mclassrecordings.com
Our mission is to discover, develop, create and distribute quality music from the Columbus area.
ATG Records
44B Whifflet St., Coatbridge, Scotland ML5 4EL
PH: +44 (0)1236-434-083
Fraser
fraser.g@atgrecords.com
/www.atgrecords.com
Indie label currently looking to sign Scottish artists.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Supernova.com
PH: 416-635-8885 x333 FX: 416-638-6333
Kevin Bunting
kevin@supernova.com
http://www.supernova.com
We are a free online site where Canadian bands upload their music and create profiles. We have 8000 bands on our roster and have done 250 live concert across Canada and US.
GoodMusicCentre.com
1B Avenue Rd. London N14 4BU UK
PH: 02082924975
Michael info@GoodMusicCentre.com
www.GoodMusicCentre.com
Sales of music CDs and digital downloads. Markets and distributes to other retail outlets in the UK and USA.
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
Music Forte
154 E. Bailey Rd. #G, Naperville, IL 60565
PH: 888-659-2867
Greg Percifield
greg@musicforte.com
www.musicforte.com
An unprecedented online program that is fast becoming the world's foremost community for music, education and business!
OASIS CD Manufacturing
12625 Lee Hwy., PO Box 214, Sperryville, VA 22740
PH: 888-296-2747 FX: 540-987-8812
info@oasisCD.com
www.oasiscd.com
We help you manufacture your CD, DVD, SACD or cassette project. We also help you package it creatively, promote and distribute it so it doesn't become just more clutter in your apartment. Get Your FREE Money Making CD! "How to Have a Successful CD Release Party Without Breaking the Bank!" Just visit http://www.oasiscd.com/freeCD and enter the code IB
samash.com
7726 Cheri Court, Tampa, FL 33634
PH: 800-472-6274 FX: 800-818-9050
www.samash.com
We are proud to offer the most competitive discount prices for music equipment in the industry. But in the rare event you should find your purchase advertised in a local or national newspaper at a lower price by an authorized dealer, we will beat that price.
Electric Head
PO Box 7, Howell, NJ 07731
PH: 732-901-8693 FX: 732-364-9598
Allen M. Gottfried
electricheadonline@yahoo.com
www.electricheadonline.com
Independent music video, commercial and live concert DVD production. Our services are available to local, regional and national acts. Ask us about other areas served, either at our facilities or on location.
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!
MEDIA SERVICES
11069 I St., Omaha, NE 68137
PH: 888-891-9091 FX: 402-537-4499
Tom sales@mediaomaha.com
http://www.MediaOmaha.com
Your One-Stop shop for CD / DVD replication, printing and packaging. Free Distribution with CD Baby and Bathtub Distribution when you get 1000 CDs/DVDs pressed with us. Call us and mention the code IB2005 to receive over $100 in promotional items for your band!
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.
Jakprints
1300 W. 78th St., Cleveland, OH 44102
PH: 216-472-1650 FX: 216-472-6349
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.
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
Onlinegigs
7040 Lismore Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33437
PH: 888-595-3122
Jay Flanzbaum
support@onlinegigs.com
www.onlinegigs.com
Automates the administration of booking and promoting your band. It is a centralized database of nationwide venues, colleges, festivals and media contacts.
Pro Mark Drumsticks
11550 Old Main Street Loop Rd. Houston, TX 77025
PH: 713-314-1100 FX: 713-669-8000
www.promark.com
We use only unendangered wood in the manufacturing of our sticks and mallets. The harvesting of oak from Japan is carefully controlled, and replenishment of the forest is one of our top concerns.
StagePass News
www.stagepassnews.com
A news site for musicians that covers topic such as career and spotlights on Indie Artists. Covering every aspect of the professional life of the musician including career tips and life on compus with our weekly Berklee articles.
7. WHEN YOU MAKE A BREAKTHROUGH, THAT'S THE TIME TO WORK EVEN HARDER!
by Brian Austin Whitney, Just Plain Folks
? 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
Those of us who have big dreams and big goals sometimes shoot ourselves in the foot when we finally hook the "big fish." We get so excited when someone in a power position shows us interest, that we stop everything else and hang on every action, word or acknowledgement they give us. I bet everyone reading this has done it before. I've done it a lot myself, far too many times.
Some examples:
1. A producer or label representative shows interest in our band. So we stop pursuing all our other promotional and industry efforts and sit on our hands waiting for their blessing/offer which may or may not ever come.
2. We get some interest in one or more of our songs from a publisher so we stop writing new songs and expanding our catalog while we wait to see what happens with those songs.
3. We get some interest from a big music conference for a showcase slot (or perhaps a high profile opening act slot for a major tour), so we stop booking our other shows around that time frame because we're so hopeful they will come through with the big slot we've been waiting for.
4. A famous artist puts our song on hold for their next project, so we bask in the glory we're sure will come when the big time artist records and makes our song a hit instead of pushing our other material to other artists and publishers.
I could go on and on.. but that's a sample of stupid things we do to ourselves when someone in some level of importance shows interest in our work. We often shut down all our other efforts (or at least lose focus on them) and focus instead on the big fish. It's a huge mistake. But it's human nature to get excited and infatuated when the "big time" comes calling. But truth be told, we're all little guys (and gals) even though sometimes other people pretend we're something more. That includes the label exec, publisher, conference committee and everyone else. We're all one success from being big and one failure from being at the bottom of the pile. So keep it in perspective and never put those eggs in the proverbial "single basket." And getting away from the metaphors and philosophical ponderings for a minute, there's a very practical reason not to do the opposite of the impulse to simply wait around for the results.
If you broke through and attracted the interest from someone who you think really matters, then that's the time to crank up all your efforts into overdrive because it indicates you're on the right track and if you attracted 1 publisher, producer, label, booking agent (fill in the blank) then you can likely attract others. And the only thing better than an important person taking interest in your work is having 4 or 5 others doing the same thing.
So the next time you make a breakthrough, don't stop and stand around, keep running forward as fast as you can and harder than ever. Before you know it you'll realize that first big opportunity, nice as it may be, is only one of many options you have. Before you know it you'll be the "Big" person who will be making the difference in someone else's life.
Brian Austin Whitney is the Founder of the Just Plain Folks Music Organization, which is one of the largest groups of artists, writers and industry professionals in the world (over 40,000 artists). To become a member, or learn more about all the organization has to offer, visit their website at
www.jpfolks.com
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