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
Real Sound Theory
405 Orangewood Dr. Dayton, OH 45429
PH: 850-450-3216
Joseph Bridges josephsibleybridges@yahoo.com
www.realsoundtheory.com
Reviews new and upcoming releases from the music and movie industry.
Women's Rising Music
PO Box 115, Portales, NM 88130
PH: 575-714-1473
Cheryl Bruedigam cherylb@ziamediagroup.com
www.womensrising.com
Spotlights unique and talented women in music. Music reviews. Featured artists.
MuseRevolution Magazine
info@muserevolution.com
www.muserevolution.net
Covers the realm of Country music from new and independent artists to the current hit makers. Our magazine is dedicated to supporting and promoting independent and new artists in the US and around the world.
Subspace Biographies
Jebus
walberg66@hotmail.com
www.subspacebiographies.com
A music blog about Pop, Rock, Indie and Twee.
Digitalgig
editor@digitalgig.co.uk
www.digitalgig.co.uk
A UK based online music magazine exclusively featuring unsigned music. Reviews, features, interviews and articles as well as the hottest news from the UK underground music scene.
Singer & Musician Magazine
www.ilivetoplay.net
Focused on providing singers,
songwriters, musicians and bands with practical, down-to-earth
information they can take to their next gig, rehearsal or
recording session. Singer & Musician also features the best of
independent music. The magazine is interested in giving working
musicians the tools they need to navigate the twisting roads of
the music business to reach success.
Guaranteed Reviews
2400 NW 80th St. #154, Seattle, WA 98117-4449
info@guaranteedreviews.com
www.guaranteedreviews.com
A paid service for those that want to get a professional review of their music. Every reviewer at GuaranteedReviews is in some way connected to the music business. Together we have a combined 250 years in the industry. Our advice to you is informed by decades worth of success, mistakes and solid industry connections. Please let us put that experience to work for you. REVIEWS ARE $15 EACH.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
Luv Grooves Radio & Magazine
4-7-19-202 Sumiyoshi Heights, Konan-cho Higashinada ku, Kobe-shi,Hyogo-ken Japan 658-0084
PH: 011-81-904-276-5716
G.E. Williams
luvgrooves@yahoo.co.jp
www.luvgrooves.com
We assist independent artists in building and solidifying a loyal Japanese fanbase without the inconveniences caused by the language barrier.
WTJU U. Virginia
PO Box 400811, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4811
PH: 434-924-0885
wtju@virginia.edu
http://wtju.net/record/musub
Presents original, rich, and diverse programming of music and other forms of expression free from the direct constraints of commercial interests, reflecting the broadest educational goals of the University. Check our submission page to find the contact information for the appropriate music director for your style of music http://wtju.net/record/musub
detour BLUES
17467 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, VA 23603
PH: 757-968-4059
John Tibbs john@detourblues.com
www.detourblues.com
Features a handpicked selection of all styles of Blues from worldwide artists both small & large.
GroundWaves.fm
Chris Campbell chris@groundwaves.fm
www.groundwaves.fm
Established so that musicians who might not otherwise receive radio airplay have a forum through which they might be heard by a global audience; and to provide listeners with a diverse and unique commercial-free alternative to mainstream radio.
Clinic Diafragma
Parque de la Herradura # 35. Interior 503. Col. Parques de la Herradura. Huixquilucan, Estado de M?xico. M?xico
PH: 5-291-55-77 FX: 5-291-55-77
Sergio Albarr?n clinicdiafragma@gmail.com
www.clinicdiafragma.com
We are a Metal radio show from M?xico City broadcasting since 2004 (Thursdays from 8 to 10pm).We also have a podcast and feature live photo from Metal bands.
Rockin' Roundup Rodeo
PO Box 183, Tilden, IL 62292
Jody Dickey acna2@hotmail.com
http://www.rockinrounduprodeo.com
I am a full time DJ airing Country indie music.
Undiscovered Country
621 South 6th St., Ironton, OH 45638
Murphy
murphy@undiscoveredradionetwork.com
www.undiscoveredradionetwork.com
A weekly one hour syndicated commercial
broadcast radio program featuring talented 'undiscovered'
independent Country, Alt-Country, and Americana artists.
Soul Music of the World
DJ Come of Age
djcomeofage@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/djcomeofage2
A podcast that promotes indie musicians, labels,
producers, and DJs from all over the globe. We support artists by
providing free mp3 downloads, mixes, and video reviews of their work.
World Wide Wavez
Carmen Allgood
carmen@thecoloradowave.com
www.thecoloradowave.com
Breaking the sound barriers with the best new music on Earth by unsigned bands.
Vombat Radio
booking@vombatradio.com
www.vombatradio.com
The world's first independent radio playing live
concerts from all over the world. Artists can perform from any
place that has an Internet connection. The broadcast is made
possible by the Shoutcast technology, which means the set up is
easy and simple and the listeners just have to click one button
to be able to hear a concert. We provide the musicians with all
plugins and configuration files they need. We're open to all
genres of good music. Submissions ongoing.
Sounds From the Cellar
PO Box 4775. Biloxi, MS 39535
littlegt@gmail.com
www.cellarsounds.com
A weekly podcast and so much more. It?s a live show captured every Thursday night from The Julep Room in Ocean Springs, MS, featuring the best music of ALL GENRES on the Gulf Coast. Little GT (Gina Turner) and The Good Doctor Bob McCall go down into the cellar digging for the answers YOU want most and come back out with a live recording and interview with each guest.
Devotion of Praise
3301 Claymore Dr. Plano, TX 75075
Mark Stephens Wendt
musicoptimist@yahoo.com
www.devotionofpraise.com
Podcast featuring Indie Christian Praise and Worship Music. The show is always on the "lookout" for well produced and performed songs of Christian Praise and Worship. Various music styles are included. The main focus is on the lyrics and the quality of the production.
Pure Jazz Radio
PH: 631-648-7845
Rich Keith
richkeith7@hotmail.com
www.purejazzradio.com
Internet radio station offering a celebration of Jazz... featuring the "Founding Fathers", the current "Keepers of the Flame" and everyone in between.
Christian 107.3 Christian Listening Network
996 Helen St., Fayetteville, NC 28303
PH: 910-864-5028 FX: 910-864-6270
www.christian107.com
North Carolina's favorite blend of contemporary Christian music, exciting contests and encouraging on-air hosts.
WGQR Christian Listening Network
PH: 910-488-7729
www.wgqr1057.com
Gospel music station.
WomensRadio Music Review Podcast
2533 N. Carson St. #3003, Carson City, NV 89706
PH: 888-658-4635 x250 FX: 888-658-4635
Brian Ball
brian@womensradio.com
www.wrmusicreview.com
A guided tour through the Finest Independent Female Musicians Worldwide in every style & genre!! Now available on iTunes!
RewBee*sWorld
rewbeesworld@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/rewbeesworld
New York City based radio show. We bring in indie musicians and bands, give 'em their 15 minutes and talk about their music, gigs, upcoming events etc.
ProgPositivity Radio
moses@progpositivity.com
www.progpositivity.com
Our goal is to support your personal journey of Progressive Rock music discovery in a positive uplifting manner!
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS
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.
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.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Alpha Music Group
PH: 860-639-8507
Sylvie Harris sylvieharris@alphamusicgroup.com
www.alphamusicgroup.com
A full-scale artist development, management and A&R firm. We connect mid-level artists with major record labels.
Eagle Dreams Promotions
PO Box 183, Tilden, IL 62292
Jody Dickey acna2@hotmail.com
http://www.rockinrounduprodeo.com
Promoter & manager for independent Country artists.
KeyMedia Public Relations
18 Christopher St. #13, New York, NY 10014
PH/FX: 212-243-4893
Denise Marsa
dmarsa@keymediapublicrelations.com
www.keymediapublicrelations.com
We strive first to understand your dreams, your passion, your work. We take time to learn what you've tried in the past...what has worked well and what hasn't. From there we create a plan, developing content and carefully selecting the right mix of media outlets for pitching...all with the passion and creativity that delivers results for our clients.
80 Five Entertainment
144b Lakeside Dr. Joondalup, WA 6027 Australia
PH: 0061-0423063381
Masauso Banda boss@80five.com.au
www.80five.com.au
Specalises in A&R, artist management and music publishing.
Moosch Music
PH: 678-234-6354
Sherry
MooschMusic@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/hometownbnadstand
I provide your band with advanced social media and public relations. Contact me to see what I can do to advance your music career.
Outlandos Music
PO Box 415, Saugerties, NY 12477
PH: 202-316-1193
Kate Bradley
kate@outlandosmusic.com
www.outlandosmusic.com
A music marketing company focused on connecting Triple-A artists with their Triple-A audience (Baby Boomers, et al.).
Additionally, we consult artists with our Guided D.I.Y. Model, emphasizing the artist as entrepreneur.
Carnelian Agency
PH: 360-752-9829
www.carnelianagency.com
Our mission is to provide musicians with the services, products and resources they need with professionalism, integrity and an invested belief in the unlimited potential of our clients. Our vision is to offer a one stop artist?s services and products company with several departments under one parent corporation. We provide exceptional customer service and nurture each client relationship with personal dedication.
Countdown Entertainment
110 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001-6805
PH: 212-645-3068 FX: 212-989-6459
James Citkovic
submitmusic@countdownentertainment.com
www.countdownentertainment.com
Represents bands, groups, singers, songwriters, musicians, composers, music producers and music managers to independent music labels and major recording labels for record deals, music licensing deals, film music deals, TV music deals, record distribution and music publishing.
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. In addition we offer national campaigns for CD releases, showcase shows and other special events.
CTW Promotions
PO Box 40701, Redford, MI 48240
Mike Warden
promotions@conquertheworld.com
www.conquertheworld.com/ctwpromotions.htm
We do MySpace promotion for labels, authors, bands and artists. Would you rather have your music profile blowing up daily or just sit there collecting dust?
EDGE Entertainment Distribution
11012 Aurora Hudson Rd. Streetsboro, OH 44241
PH: 330-528-0410
Jenni
jlh@edgedistro.com
www.edgedistro.com
Our main focus is the distribution of audio and video physical goods to college bookstores, public libraries, mass merchants, independent music stores and jukebox operators.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS
Local Scene Records
PO Box 1468, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
PH: 909-547-0074
Terry Copley
terrycopley@localscenerecordlabel.com
www.localscenerecordlabel.com
This service answers the problem that faces all of us and that is..Where is the REAL music? The new music? Its right here!
Soundword Media
http://www.soundwordmedia.com
Our distribution club sells your music and MP3s worldwide to millions of dedicated music
subscribers. As artists and musicians alike, we understand
the effort you put in creating and/or producing your music.
You do not need to spend anymore to sell. That's why we do
NOT charge any upfront or maintenance fees.
DJ Companion Records
(US) 1623 Military Rd. #509, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(Canada) 2820 Mars Cres. Niagara Falls, ON L2J 3Y5
PH: 905-325-3805
Rob Savickis
rob@djcompanionrecords.com
www.djcompanionrecords.com
We're proud to represent and license music from a number of artists encompassing many genres of music including Jazz, Crooner, Adult Contemporary, Christian, Polka, Classical Piano, various types of World music and even Comedy.
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.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Broadjam.com
6401 Odana Rd. Madison, WI 53719
PH: 608-271-3633 x221 FX: 608-273-3635
www.broadjam.com
A social media website focused on indie music and
musicians. The site features free music promotion for bands and
musicians as well as free MP3 downloads for fans. Artists can also
enter contests hosted by Broadjam, find music licensing opportunities,
and sell their music at one of the highest per-song rates on the
Internet. The company also offers hosting services focused on
musicians and bands, and distribution opportunities through other
online channels. Broadjam currently has over 90,000 artists in 190
countries.
Music Xray
12 Desbrosses St, New York, NY 10013
PH: 916-548-2340 FX: 916-481-2334
Tracie Reed tracie@platinumbluemusic.com
www.MusicXray.net
Helps measure, monitor and grow the market demand for your songs. Music Xray is a web-based capsule that houses all the information about your song, from the mp3 to its web traffic, enabling you to professionally present your song through a unique and permanent URL that can be bookmarked, emailed and embedded into websites or blogsites and allows your songs to be effectively exposed to music industry professionals.
Rockplatform
PH: 0031652032711
Gijs rock@musicplatforms.net
www.rockplatform.net
Music community for artists to upload & sell their music. No commission. Sign up for free!
DirectStereo
Perdiu 2 Esclanya, Girona, Spain
PH: 0034667839991
Joost Hardesmets joost@directstereo.com
www.directstereo.com
Independent musicians can upload their music and get up to 70% of the revenue from each sale.
Yoogli Music
www.yooglimusic.com
A great platform for independent musicians. With customized artist pages, bands and artists have the ability to gain exposure inside the community. At Yoogli Music the power is finally back in the hands of the artists.
The iLLNESS Network
4500 Steiner Ranch Blvd. #501 Austin, TX 78732
PH: 513-460-7426
Jamie iLL J@Ill-legalrecords.com
www.SpreadtheiLLNESS.com
The illest music networking site on the planet for unsigned Hip Hop artists, producers and fans to connect and interact.
$99 Music Videos
rockout@99dollarmusicvideos.com
www.99dollarmusicvideos.com
An independent channel of music videos, all
made for $99 or less. Most musicians and filmmakers are unable to
spend thousands of dollars on a music video. But in the age of
digital filmmaking, you no longer need those kinds of budgets. In
fact, amazing original music videos are being made for the web
every day for next to nothing.
Moogis
www.moogis.com
Features full social networking and live streaming concerts Of new up and coming Jam Bands.
Website Music Player
www.WebsiteMusicPlayer.com
A service that provides Musicians,
Managers, Publishers and Record Labels with an easy way to sell
your digital music. You get multiple MP3 player widgets that
embed into home pages, blogs,
Myspace/Facebook profiles and many
other types of pages. People listening to the songs can buy the
tracks straight from the player. All the money goes directly to
you and your customers can automatically download their songs.
YouMusic.com
www.YouMusic.com
Upload your music videos & audio files to expose your music to a world-wide audience
Where fans can discover your music. Enter in our quarterly music
Contest to win prizes! Features include music video charts,
audio charts, post gigs, CD releases, classifieds, create groups,
channels and post blogs.
The Republic Project
www.republicproject.com
Connects fans with their favorite artists via an interactive platform that blends digital album sales with exclusive video and web content. This retail experience is driven by the Republic Project?s social and web marketing for the artist. Our unique approach to selling music online creates a variety of revenue-generating opportunities for artists while providing the fan with the most interactive and intimate entertainment experience possible.
MuseRevolution.com
info@muserevolution.com
www.muserevolution.net
A one-stop source for country music fans, artists, songwriters, publishers, promoters, and musicians. For country music fans, we provide an entertaining source to help you discover, connect with, and hear independent country artists. For independent country artists, you can connect with fans as well as have access to all the tools you need to get your music heard and noticed.
Moosch Music Blog
PH: 678-234-6354
Sherry
MooschMusic@gmail.com
mooschmusic.blogspot.com
The more you get your video's 'out there' the better the chances for exposure to new people and fans. Send me your videos. I'll post them here, and possibly on my Myspace as well. I'll follow up by Tweeting the video's thru Twitter. This is especially a great idea if you have a show coming up. We can leverage the video to advertise the show!
WorldMusicLink.com
200 Clocktower Pl. #101-A, Carmel, CA 93923
PH: 831-207-4070
support@worldmusiclink.com
www.worldmusiclink.com
Global music industry marketplace that connects music professionals and talent from all genres. The WorldMusicLink.com system democratizes access within the music industry and provides tools that streamline new talent evaluation, communication, promotion and managerial tasking.
MuseAmp.com
www.museamp.com
A fresh approach to music industry social networking / community building, and social aggregation for musicians and music industry professionals. Features a customized profile, blog, private messages, instant messaging, networking, events, classifieds, social ads, with new social utilities coming online all the time to help music industry professionals stay independent and grow their business. Our new app store provides uniquely tailored solutions for every artist, pro, label, and venue to keep building buzz.
The Hip Hop Music Channel
www.hhmctv.com
Our focus on the emerging Asian market will introduce new and old Hip Hop artists to emerging markets around the world. There are hundreds of millions of Hip Hop fans worldwide and we are positioned to deliver top tier Hip Hop culture to those fans.
Danceplatform
info@danceplatform.net
www.danceplatform.net
Buy and sell Electronic music.
Deezer
www.deezer.com
The concept is simple: To offer, free of charge and legally, all kinds of music, While at the same time, artists and rights owners receive a share of advertising revenue.
SongCast
2926 State Rd. #111, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
info@songcastmusic.com
www.songcastmusic.com
One of the World's largest distributors of independent music. We have deals with iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Emusic and Napster, allowing us to put our artists' music in front of millions of music buying consumers. With SongCast, you can start selling your own music on these major retail sites right away. We also provide you with customized code to link your MySpace and other websites directly to the stores. Your fans will easily be able to find and purchase your music online. Combined with the power and social phenomenon of sites like MySpace and Facebook, it is no longer necessary to give away your musical freedom to a major record label.
MyMusicSite.com
339 5th Ave. #405, New York, NY 10016
PH: 646-670-6611
Brad Turk bturk@mymusicsite.com
www.mymusicsite.com
An online music community helping independent artist sell, promote and create ringtones with their music.
Music Gorilla
12407 Mopac Expressway N. 100-312, Austin, TX 78758
PH: 512-918-8978 FX: 212-258-6394
Alexia
info@musicgorilla.com
www.musicgorilla.com
Exposure to major labels, indie labels, film studios and publishers.
Boost Digital
Level 6 220 Pacific Highway CrowsNest, NSW 2065 Australia
PH: +612-9460-1400 FX: +612-9460-0044
Graeme Logan
graeme@boostdigital.com
www.boostindependentmusic.com
MP3 music downloads store for independent & unsigned artists & bands to sell, host, promote & download all MP3 music online. A MP3 store to buy & sell all independent & unsigned music online
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: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
5.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
EntertainMe.us
3961 Batton St. NW, North Canton, OH 44720
PH: 330-265-3767
Sherry Thoma sherry@entertainme.us
www.entertainme.us
Website that promotes NE Ohio bands, clubs, Rock n Roll gigs and events, band equipment and swag.
AcKean Music
#208 5454 198th St., Langley, BC V3A 1G2
PH: 604-532-9203
Pamela Royal
pamela@ackeanmusic.net
www.ackeanmusic.net
The first step we do, is critique songs for new songwriters for a nominal price. Include an international replay coupon, (outside Canada) for the return of our critique, possibly a publishing contract and a receipt for the price of critiques. If a song is suitable to us, it will be promoted to film as well. Make sure and email us first for permission to submit. 3 songs max. Country music only!
Paragon Earth
www.paragonearth.org
Our goal is to inform people of what's going on behind the scenes and what they can do to help bring about positive changes in the environmental and animal rights movements. We are an online community of activists that serves as a hub for information on issues, as well as a creative outlet and a place where people can connect with one another from around the globe. Our mission is to use the latest news, interviews, blogs, and all forms of art to convey important messages, inspire individuals, and help the Earth renew itself.
MusicPro Insurance Agency
45 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797-2002
PH: 800-605-3187 FX: 888-290-0302
Julie insurance@MusicProInsurance.com
http://www.musicproinsurance.com
Affordable and convenient insurance for musicians, including instruments, equipment, studio, tour, composer's liability, travel accident and health.
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.
5.2 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!
CD Poster Shop
PMB 349, 4676 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302-1902
info@cdpostershop.com
www.cdpostershop.com
We focus on providing quality CD duplication, CD inserts and posters at affordable prices. We have a CD release package, which includes 100 retail ready CDs, 50 posters, with a free UPC-A barcode and CD Baby setup starting at $230.
Creative Sound Corp.
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.
Copycats Media
712 Ontario Ave. W., Minneapolis, MN 55403
PH: 612-371-8008 Fx: 612-371-8011
www.copycatsmedia.com
For almost a decade, COPYCATS has helped clients produce professional DVD & CD Duplication and replication projects. Your single source solution, COPYCATS provides clients with a full suite of services: * CD/DVD Manufacturing * Short Run DVD & CD Duplication * Digital Download Cards - NEW! * CD Mastering * Graphic Design & Prepress Services * Silk Screen & Offset On-disc Printing * Print & Packaging Solutions * Assembly * Inventory & Fulfillment Services. Professional CD & DVD projects - delivered on time and in budget. Mention the Indie Bible or CODE "INDIE 08" when getting a quote.
Cravedog
412 NW Couch St., Portland, OR 97209
PH: 503-233-7284 FX: 503-234-5305
info@cravedog.com
www.cravedog.com
Over the years, Cravedog has developed an international reputation for excellent service, manufacturing millions of discs for our clients. Whether you are a long standing corporation, a small company, an independent artist or record label or a filmmaker, we know how to meet your needs.
CDDVDNOW!
855-A Kifer Rd. Sunnyvale, CA 94086
PH: 408-735-6800 FX: 408-735-6805
info@cddvdnow.com
www.cddvdnow.com
An award winning design and manufacturing company serving the creative and corporate community providing CD duplication, CD replication (stamping and manufacturing), DVD duplication and DVD replication (stamping and manufacturing) plus an entire suite of services including printing, packaging and fulfillment.
5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING
Crazy Daisy Productions
4257 Barger Dr. #171, Eugene, OR 97402
PH: 541-517-1458 FX: 425-790-0630
Erik Veach
info@crazymastering.com
www.crazymastering.com
Our state-of-the-art CD mastering provides high-quality professional sound at a price anyone can afford. Have all the tracks you can fit on a single audio CD (up to 80 min) mastered for only $279!
SongMastering.com
PO Box 217, Loveland, OH 45140-0217
PH: 513-833-9025
Jim Mason
jimmason@songmastering.com
www.songmastering.com
I see songmastering.com as the final step in the recording process, it is a way to give yourself that extra bit of confidence before you post your tune on the net. I see my service as an audio Jiffy Lube, where you can get your song fine tuned for public consumption. I am an independent artist like you and know how important it can be to have the best sounding recordings possible.
Threshold Sound + Vision
2114 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405
PH: 310-571-0500 FX: 310-571-0505
Peter A. Barker
Peter@thresholdsound.com
www.thresholdsound.com
A full service audio and video company. We provide mastering, recording, production, and video services for major and independent labels.
5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
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
Band Merch Canada
PH: 778-988-4286
Chris Murphy
chris@bandmerch.ca
www.Bandmerch.ca
Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada?s hottest up-and-coming musicians.
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.
Imprint Indie Printing
3449 Technology Dr. #212, North Venice, FL 34275
PH: 941-484-5151 FX: 941-484-5154
Walter
walter@iloveimprint.com
www.iloveimprint.com
Since 1994 we've been helping people create projects to be proud of. We understand every step in the process of putting out records and CD's... We know this because we have done this ourselves... From 7 inch covers to posters, CD replication to custom print work, we take as much pride in your project as you do. We are equipped to give you the best quality at great prices. No matter how big or small your project is, we handle them all with the same attention to detail and care.
5.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Sonic Distribution
PH: 617-623-5581 FX: 617-623-5857
info@sonicus.net
www.sonicus.net
We are the US Distributor for the sE Electronics line of microphones and accessories as well as the new Ghost Acoustics line. Located just outside Boston, MA, we handle anything and everything for sE and Ghost in the USA and Canada. If you'd like to purchase any of our products, please consult the dealer section of our website.
ChopSaver
PO Box 20692, Indianapolis, IN 46220
PH/FX: 317-259-1447
Dan
dan@chopsaver.com
www.chopsaver.com
To say ChopSaver is "just another lip balm" is like saying a Ferrari is "just another car"! ChopSaver is an all-natural herbal lip care product created by me, Dan Gosling, a 20 year professional trumpet player. It helps deal with lip swelling, chapping and soreness better than any other product. Less discomfort and faster recovery time means it can actually help you play better.
Dot On Shaft Guitars
37 Livingstone St. W., Barrie, ON L4N 7J2
PH: 705-812-1061
http://dotonshaft.com
"The Dot On Shaft name is incredibly significant to us because it represents principles that are near and dear to our hearts and beliefs that we choose to live by. We strive to be independent from the rest, innovate in ideology, intelligent in thought and iconic in stature.
Superscope Technologies
1508 Batavia Ave. Geneva, IL 60134-3302
PH: 630-232-8900 FX: 630-232-8905
www.superscopetechnologies.com
Offers a line of innovative, easy-to-use music practice and recording tools for musicians and music educators worldwide. Superscope Technologies continues our legacy of providing high quality, reliable audio products under the Superscope brand.
Superscope is rapidly gaining a reputation among a new generation of customers for providing high-quality products that address the needs of musicians and music educators. We like to think that today's Superscope embraces the best qualities of Superscope's rich 50-year heritage.
WTSmedia
2841 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421
PH: 888-987-6334 FX: 423-894-7281
Micah Boaz
mboaz@wtsmedia.com
www.wtsmedia.com
CD & DVD recordable media, CD & DVD duplicators, blank audio cassettes, video tapes, labels, professional audio/video recorders and a variety of pro-audio products WTS Media offers the very best. We carry a full line of well-known, professional-grade audio equipment including: Microboards, Shure, Graff, Fender Audio, Verbatim, Sennheiser, Nady, Tascam, Rimage, Marantz, Sony, and many others.
5.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS
Muzik Studio
14 Chesler Sq. Succasunna, NJ 07876
PH: 973-927-7250
info@muzikstudio.com
www.amuzikstudio.com
We do full production Recording in a friendly, relaxed environment. Our Engineer is Pro-Tools certified and experienced in every phase of the recording and production process. Whether your project is ready to go or in pre-production; MuZik Studio will help you achieve your dream. In-house musicians available including drums and percussion. We are a modern equipped results oriented studio!
Pasadena Rehearsal Studios
2017 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103-1323
PH: 626-296-0310
Alan
alan@pasadenarehearsal.com
www.pasadenarehearsal.com
Our philosophy is simple, supply the best rooms, equipment and customer service possible so all you have to worry about is being creative.
5.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
Bluegrass & MORE
Dee Hallett
deehallett@btopenworld.com
www.myspace.com/deehallett
UK based e-newsletter providing news, gig listings and general information across the genres of Bluegrass & MORE....
Artist Management Resource
554 N. Frederick Ave. #218, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
PH: 240-813-2466 FX: 240-252-3296
Jeremy Rwakaara info@artistmanagementresource.com
www.artistmanagementresource.com
Provides a central point of music business information and resources for both artist managers and self-managed artists.
iAffirm Custom Affirmations
Tiffany Prochera
tprochera@mts.net
http://www.tiffanyprochera.com
A series of positive custom affirmations for creative folks to help overcome stage fright, foster inspiration, as well as have a harmonious relationship with collaborators and the music industry. You can choose the set of messages you wish to receive as well as the music to accompany them and you are sent an mp3 file you can take anywhere. I also publish a monthly interactive newsletter, Mews and Moos, where readers can submit inspirational stories, poetry and song lyrics.
SoCal Music Productions
1600 Rosecrans Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Media Center 4th Fl.)
PH: 877-706-7117 FX: 310-564-0402
Matt Jones socalmusicproductions@yahoo.com
www.socalmusicproductions.com
Hire musicians to teach music lessons in the community, and earn $40 per hour. Also hold musician networking events, and forums for purpose of networking, and learning from music industry experts on various issues. Also in the process of getting funding for a major music studio for purpose of music licensing and branding for movies, television, media, etc.. One stop shop to earn money doing something you love, and gain insight and contacts.
MC-INPUT
c/o Poyel Music Entertainment, 499 N. Canon Dr. 4th Fl. Beverly Hills, CA 90210
www.mc-input.com
An international online music consulting and coordination service that guides you through each step of the music business. Whether you are an artist, musician, engineer, producer, or if you are ready to launch your own venture, we have the proper tips and connections to assist you in reaching your goals in music.
North by Northeast Music and Film Festival
189 Church St. LL, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7
PH: 416-863-6963 FX: 416-863-0828
info@nxne.com
www.nxne.com
Canada?s #1 showcase for new independent music, where fans can catch great local and international performers at intimate venues. An industry conference featuring celebrity interviews as well as panels and information exchanges for artists and music-biz professionals. NXNE has always been about the music. The festival gives 500 local, national and international artists the chance to rock the crowds and to showcase for agents, talent buyers, media, promoters, labels and management company heavies at a variety of essential downtown venues.
5.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS
Almighty Music Marketing
11724 Ventura Blvd. Ste. B, Studio City, CA 91604
PH: 818-752-8000
Vince Hans
vince@almightyretail.com
www.almightyretail.com
Provides data and services to help record labels and music retailers promote and sell more music.
MusicSocket
Paul Dyson
Paul@MusicSocket.com
www.musicsocket.com
Offers fully searchable databases of record labels and managers which are rapidly expanding: we currently have around 600 listings and more than 80 have been added in the last month alone. We?re also looking for music websites and websites of bands/artists to add to our free database ? sites can be submitted for free at http://www.musicsocket.com/links/submit.cgi
ArtistData
www.artistdata.com
A free information publishing tool created for musicians, has released Twitter & Facebook status updates. When artists add shows, news, and blog entries to their ArtistData account, ArtistData will post updates to Facebook and Twitter with a link to more information about that event.
Musicians Toolkit
www.musicianstoolkit.com
NOW ONLY $9.95! Packed with essential tools to save you time and money, the
ToolKit gives you a competitive advantage in the music business.
Comes with over 50 articles, printable copyright forms, templates
for common music items like flyers, music fonts, musician papers,
software, and much more - all for less than $10. It pays for
itself the first time you use it! Not to mention, enhances your
long term chances of success in the music industry. Designed for
musicians, indie record labels and studios.
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.
Entertainer's Secret
1119 3rd Ave. SW, Carmel, IN 46032
PH: 317-846-7452 FX: 317-846-1676
Gordon
question@entertainers-secret.com
www.entertainers-secret.com
If you spend time speaking, singing, lecturing, selling, teaching, presenting, cheering telephoning, preaching, performing, announcing or you just talk a lot...we can help! Especially if you have overdone it and particularly if annoying allergies or other respiratory problems bring on those inevitable episodes of dry, sore throat, stress and hoarseness. Others do judge you by your voice. You owe it to your listeners and to yourself to sound and feel your very best.
RockBandSites.com
support@rockbandsites.com
www.rockbandsites.com
Create your own design! The industry's best update tools. Sell audio tracks from your site. Private, band-only pages. Plus: video, photos, press kit, merch, blog, mailing lists and more... starting at just $4.95!
5.9 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES
WomensRadio Music Review
2533 N. Carson St. #3003, Carson City, NV 89706
PH: 888-658-4635 x250 FX: 888-658-4635
Brian Ball
brian@womensradio.com
www.wrmusicreview.com
An online community setting that allows you to interact directly with musicians, artists, industry leaders, fans & friends with blogs, forums, music, videos, images & more!
Loudcrowd
www.loudcrowd.com
A community for music fans. Designed for consumers that want to do more than just listen, the Loudcrowd experience provides a constant stream of new music while offering an evolving and connected series of music-themed games with friends.
SECTION SIX: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
Increasing Your Value
by Daylle Schwartz, author of "Start & Run Your Own Record Label"
? 2009 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
Stores have markdown sales in order to move inventory or get rid of products that aren't selling. It's good business sense to do it at appropriate times. But the practice is self-defeating if you reduce your own value. Whether it's for business or pleasure, many of us give ourselves away in ways that reinforce being less worthy of receiving compensation or good treatment.
We devalue ourselves in many situations, and then wonder why we're never happy. Hello! How can you attract happy situations if you sell your value short? Why should people pay for your music if you treat it like it's not worth much? Many people have a dirt-cheap exchange rate. Creative people can be the worst.
* Do you play gigs for free because you think that's all you can get?
* Is your desire to share you music so strong that you're happy to give it away so people hear it?
* Do you pass on taking production credit for music you helped with, because it's for a friend?
* Do you help write songs for others without getting a credit because you don't value your talent enough to give it monetary value?
* Are you managing an artist, putting money into developing his career without a written agreement for how you'll be repaid or what you'll get when they make money?
* Do you allow your music to be used in films for free, with no agreement for compensation if the film gets distribution?
If you don't accept you have value, you'll continue to give yourself away, taking crumbs instead of expecting to get the whole enchilada. Most of us are at least somewhat insecure. When you have even a little self-doubt or a lack of confidence, you're more likely to hesitate to give yourself and your talent and skills value, or not recognize it in the first place. That fuels keeping your price tag low!
Many folks just want to do their craft, badly enough to do it for free. So we compete against them. But when you own your value, people recognize it and you're more likely to make money! I'm asked to speak or write for free in exchange for selling my books, just as folks try to get musicians to perform in exchange for selling CDs or use their music for a credit instead of royalties. That's why I don't write often for music publications. Many folks write just to see their names in print or to sell books. I consider myself a professional writer and won't. But I get enough gigs that do pay fairly, by expecting compensation for my skills and passing on the ones for "exposure."
**WARNING: Don't fall for the line about how they can get others to do something for free. Let them! People who don't value themselves are often not as good or professional or determined to have a career. Your valuable talent will stand out more!
If you don't value YOU, why should anyone else? When you focus on how good you are, it's harder to let people take advantage of you or your skills.
People get their cues from you. If you walk into a room slumped, not making eye contact, and speak without conviction, you've lost respect at the gate. Looking insecure or sounding apologetic helps people assume they can take what they want. Acting like you have no value attracts the buzzards, who see you as road kill to nibble on. When you act like you're a somebody-SURPISE! People treat you like a somebody. And you are a somebody so BE one!
To be happy and whole, nurture your value and make it a high one! Self-value begins in your head. Even if you don't feel super good about yourself, you can begin to do things to build yourself up:
* List all the good things about your talent and skills-all your good qualities. Ask friends and fans for suggestions. Write down what others say, what YOU love about it, and why you think it's good. Read it a lot to bolster your confidence. Go over any projects you've done to remind yourself that you're good at what you do. What sets you apart from others? If you can't think of things, hone your craft more before you try to market it!
* Repeat affirmations such a: "I approve of myself right now." "I have great value." "I deserve to get paid for my skills." Find more of your own! The more you repeat, the more you'll believe and expect to get more. When you start to think about giving yourself away or negatives thoughts come into your head, substitute affirmations for them. It's hard to think negative when you're repeating a positive. Force them if necessary!
* Look in the mirror regularly, point at yourself and say, "YOU'VE got great value!" Play your music while you do it! It will put you more in touch with what's important in your career. You need to convince yourself that your talent is worth good compensation before others believe it. Look into your own eyes and convince yourself!
* Practice walking with good posture. It helps you feel better about yourself and makes a better impression. When folks see someone who looks confident, they're more likely to see you as someone with value. A confident stance will make people think twice about dismissing you as another creative who'll do whatever for free.
* Become more conscious of how you de-value yourself-worth. Nobody does that for you! It's YOUR choice! Letting people tell you you're not worth being paid is YOUR choice. You have to pay some dues at first but it's up to YOU to decide when it's enough. Set boundaries at a point where you've gotten good and feel ready to rock full steam ahead.
* Remind yourself that other people get paid for the work they do. Doctors, clerks, hair stylists, painters, etc. all get paid when they work. It's creative people who are expected to just give away their craft. Once you own your profession, whether it's singer, songwriter, producer, manager, etc., expect to get paid as anyone else would. Treat yourself like a business. It puts your head in a better place to charge for your services.
* Put everything in writing. If you agree to do something with your music, have a written agreement. That keeps your vision on a getting compensated course and reinforces that you're a business. If a club books you, get everything in writing. If friends ask for help, ask what their budget is. People will promise compensation if the project makes money, like for using music in an indie film. Get it in writing! If they don't want to sign something, they will stiff you!
* Hang a sign prominently with your version of, "I intend to get what I deserve and that's A LOT!" If you see it often enough, you'll start to believe it. Say it out loud whenever you see it. Drill it into your head - "I have value!"
* Remind yourself that the Universe wants you to have abundance and to be treated well! Whenever I seek spiritual support, I get it. Always! Sometimes we forget to put it out there. By raising your consciousness with the tips above, you can put it out that you're expecting to get paid. That brings the spiritual support to achieve it.
No one has to believe your value at first-except for YOU. Once you accept it, others will too. It will show in how you carry yourself and your attitude. Your value begins with accepting yourself as a valuable person. Otherwise you'll take a lot of crap from a club promoter if you're scared of not getting a gig or from a producer who acts like you're nothing or the artist you work with who feels it's your job to be dumped on for no financial return. NOT! That's the express track to being poor and unhappy.
Start slow and find ways to be more loving to you. One baby step at a time is all it takes to get to a place of value. As you hone your craft and get things done well, become more conscious of your value, incorporate it into your demeanor and expect to get back what you're worth. When you truly expect it, you'll get a lot more goodies! I used to see myself as useless. If I could become an extremely valuable person, you can too!
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Daylle Deanna Schwartz is a speaker, music industry consultant for musicians and record labels, self-empowerment counselor, and best-selling author of 10 books, including her 2 new ones, the third, revised and expanded edition of Start & Run Your Own Record Label (Billboard Books/Random House) and Nice Girls Can Finish First (McGraw-Hill), based on lessons she learned as one of the first women to start a record label. She also publishes a free music business e-zine, Daylle's News & Resources. Daylle has been in print media and on 300+ TV and radio shows, including Oprah, Good Morning America and Howard Stern.
www.daylle.com
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