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
RockStar Weekly
8123 - 112A St., Delta, BC V4C4Y9
april@rockstarweekly.com
www.rockstarweekly.com
Canada’s Rock music website, connecting music fans with the best in new and classic music through its interactive website, 24-7 Internet radio station and sponsorship of live concert events. RSW is the best way to reach music fans in the Great White North, the US and beyond. We also feature an "Indie Spotlight."
Blues Reviews by Big Wayne
4555 N. Pershing Ave. #33-107, Stockton, CA 95207
Wayne Rinehart
Wayne@LiveBluesTonight.com
livebluestonight.blogspot.com
We try to make certain that all submissions are considered for the limited review space available. We would prefer two CDs (one to go to the reviewer, one for use in house like cover shots, sampling, etc.). Please make certain that you include contact information.
Rockin' Moms
Tiffany Petrossi
tiffany@rockinmoms.com
www.rockinmoms.com
Our mission is to promote, inspire, celebrate and provide promotional services that help the works and passions of Rockin' Moms at all stages of their careers, as mothers, artists, women, grandmas...all moms are rockin'!
Songwriter's Monthly
Allen
a1foster@aol.com
www.scribd.com/SongwritersMonthly
Digital magazine with features and interviews with several artists each month.
The Bay Buzz
PH: 727-422-2427
Constance Hilton
constance@thebaybuzz.org
www.thebaybuzz.org
A newsletter (e-zine) for and about local musicians in the Tampa Bay area. Will review CDs of local bands and those playing in the Tampa Bay area.
Drahma Magazine
www.drahmamagazine.com
Online Hip Hop/Mix Tape magazine.
MuzikReviews.com
PO Box 147, Adams, MA 01220
PH: 413-236-9800 x105
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
info@muzikreviews.com
www.muzikreviews.com
Indie music reviews & publicity services. Please be aware that our staff of writers will review all submissions fairly and honestly with the review we publish being an objective assessment of the music sent in for consideration. Our goal is to provide honest feedback relative to the music, good, bad or indifferent, for the artist as well as potential fans of the music.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
KCRW
1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405
PH: 310-450-5183
www.kcrw.com
A community service of Santa Monica College, is Southern California's leading National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate, featuring an eclectic mix of music, news and arts programming.
iheartradio NEW!
new@iheartradio.com
www.iheartradio.com
Unsigned, undiscovered and ready to be heard?
NEW! is a place where your music is recognized, a place where someone is always listening. Gain plays. Gain exposure. It's your chance to shine.
By submitting to NEW!, your music could possibly be played on the radio! Additionally, your music could be discovered by more than 10 MILLION PEOPLE PER MONTH on over 400 radio station web sites across the country! Ready to be heard? Submit now!
Fearless Radio
2150 S. Canalport #5B-1, Chicago, IL 60608
PH: 312-436-2771
webmaster@fearlessradio.com
www.fearlessradio.com
Founded in the summer of 2004, Fearless Radio began with an idea of combining internet technology and live broadcasting, bringing listeners a new experience in radio.
WNWR
mznindieradio@gmail
wmznindieradio.ning.com
Philadelphia based Hip Hop, Soul and R&B station.
The Jazz Intersection
James Harber
thejazzi@thejazzintersection.org
www.thejazzintersection.org
We are an organization of Jazz lovers for Jazz lovers based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Where the Sun Always SHINES Cool. We are here to preserve Jazz. We offer you Jazz from around the world.
Eos
4091 AMTC Center Dr. Clearwater, FL 33764
PH: 727-531-3105
www.eosartists.com
The best value in background music for all types of businesses, including restaurants, hotels, offices, retail stores, and more. We are seeking up-and-coming unsigned artists and indie record labels to partner with us. A randomized, "artificial intelligence DJ" ensures everyone gets fair play time, whether they be a huge label or an artist with a single song. We'll put your music up on one or more of our numerous, genre-based channels, and every time you get played, you get paid!
Radio Free Tunes
Paul Carosi
paul_carosi@yahoo.com
www.radiofreetunes.com
There's something for everyone on our collection of online stations from Pop, Rock, Jazz, Trip-Hop, Folk, Country and more.
KROQ Locals Only
5901 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034
PH: 800-520-1067
Kat
kat@kroq.com
kroq.radio.com/shows/locals-only
Show featuring Los Angeles area artists. I will NOT go to your MySpace page. I want a physical non MP3 CD.
Radio Kaos Italy
info@radiokaositaly.com
www.radiokaositaly.com
Features Rock, Punk and Alternative music.
Radio Jukebox
contact@ryanpugalsmusic.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/radiojukebox
Indie Pop singer Ryan Pugal hosts this online radio show supporting independent artists worldwide.
Unsigned Artists Radio
Julian Bankston
julian@uaradio.net
www.uaradio.net
Our primary goal to provide you with a new revenue and distribution model for your music. You will also be featured on our internet radio station which is broadcast globally.
Island Girl Radio
PO Box 520, North Beach, MD 20714
PH: 301-908-4135
Deanna Dove islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com
www.islandgirlradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.
YouRockRadio.com
Uncle Indie
yourockmedia@gmail.com
www.yourockradio.com
The way radio was meant to be! In todays world of playlists and radio with zero personality You Rock Radio stands apart from the rest! Give us a listen and see what you've been missin'. We play the best Pop, Rock and Variety music the internet has to offer!
eoRadio
PH: 303-808-8140
Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com
www.eoradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS
Planetary Group
PO Box 52116, Boston, MA 02205
PH: 617-451-0444 FX: 617-451-0888
adam@planetarygroup.com
www.planetarygroup.com
Check out our radio team that provides full promotional services at the College, commercial specialty promotion, AAA, public, RPM, Hip Hop and Jazz; as well as targeted radio mailing services. We also do publicity! Is the only time you see your name in print when you open up the phonebook? Our veteran in-house publicity department will pitch your project to the print media moguls to help you get the results you need.
UE3 Promotions
Jen
jen@ue3promotions.com
www.ue3promotions.com
Specializes in radio promotion, artist development, consulting services and corporate endorsement acquisitions, along with a state of the art music licensing division.
Powderfinger Promotions
47 Mellen St., Framingham, MA 01702
PH: 800-356-1155 x234
radio@powderfingerpromo.com
www.powderfingerpromo.com
We have solid connections at over 500 college and AAA stations across the U.S. and Canada and hundreds of press contacts.
National Record Promotion
137 N. Larchmont #500, Los Angeles, CA 90004
PH: 323-658-7449 FX: 323-658-7699
Larry Weir
larry_weir@sbcglobal.net
www.heartlandent.com
We promote artists and groups at radio with an emphasis on independent labels and recording artists. Over the last five years NRP has worked with many major acts. National Record Promotion-NRP will assist you in weekly tracking reports...national chart activity & radio interviews.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
BuzzPlant
PH: 615-554-4871
Bob Hutchins
info@buzzplant.com
www.BuzzPlant.com
Cutting edge internet and new media strategies for the faith and family market. We are helping clients to build their followers and fans,
utilize video for creative communication,create iphone apps, and connect with people on a much deeper level.
Musicbizpro
1765 N. Sycamore Ave. #213, Los Angeles, CA 90028
PH: 323-786-0419
info@musicbizpro.in
www.musicbizpro.in
A pioneer online Music Business Consultancy in India. It offers consulting services to independent artists and bands worldwide. It aims to sharpen the musical careers of independent artists and bands and to bring them into shape. Musicbizpro's commitment, knowledge, experience, and networking will certainly lead independent artists and bands to bring their music careers to the top. Due to the global experience and contacts of the company, it will experience phenomenal growth in this area.
Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
PH: 213-924-4901
Doug
dougdeutschpr@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/dougdeutschpr
A full service publicity agency that specializes in tour promotion/publicity and CD release campaigns.
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.
CTW Promotions
PO Box 40701, Redford, MI 48240
Mike Warden
promotions@conquertheworld.com
www.ctwpromotions.com
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?
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.
IndiePower.com
PH: 818-505-1836
info@indiepower.com
www.indiepower.com
Started by industry veterans to further the goal of helping develop the cutting edge of new artists and labels with innovative marketing and talent. Combining 25+ years of valuable experience with an arsenal of talents and a passion for breaking albums and artists, Indie Power is about to add a few new pages to the history books! @indie_power
Aditude Advertising
PH: 770-236-0738
info@aditudeadvertising.com
www.aditudeadvertising.com
Our specialty is helping you find and customize the perfect promotional look that will set your group, company or idea apart from the masses.
AIF Records/Music Productions
PO Box 691, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
PH: 914-510-9022
R. Jackson
aifrecords@verizon.net
www.robertjackson.net
Artist career planning and consultation. Mailouts in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and or Asia to both major labels and indies. Music publishers, music supervisors for possible film/TV/ad agency soundtrack placement, internet record labels.
Music Dealers
650 W. Lake St., Ste. 320 (3S), Chicago, IL 60661
PH: 888-584-0005 x5
Rob Lindquist
rlindquist@musicdealers.com
www.musicdealers.com
Licenses music for use in commercials, TV shows, movies, video games and more. We've established relationships with some of the biggest brands and companies in the world.
xo publicity
PH: 503-281-9696
kaytea@xopublicity.com
www.xopublicity.com
Our firm developed out of a desire to help indie and smaller labels compete in the press race. We offer lower rates and maximum flexibility to make our campaigns run smoothly. XO has a staff of 12 who work on projects as a team. The XO policy is to ensure the continued development of relationships with our artists, labels, writers and editors. Along with press we also offer radio campaigns.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS
YES Records & Management
PO Box 322, Henly Beach, SA 5022 Australia
Phil info@yesrec.com
www.yesrec.com
Record label also offering physical distribution within Australia & worldwide digital distribution through IODA. Looking for a label? YES Records is always looking for new Rock bands to show the world.
Mesa Records
5402 Odessa Ln. Austin, TX 78731
PH: 512-247-6390
Rob Hinton rob@mesarecords.com
www.mesarecords.com
We are an independent record label that specializes in unique musical talent with quality sonic recordings.
IndieRhythm
160 Aztec Way SE, Acworth, GA 30102
PH: 678-574-6310
James McCullough
sales@indierhythm.com
www.IndieRhythm.com
A CD megastore that is dedicated solely to independent music and the artists that create this music. We've got room for all styles, genres and categories!
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
Hitlab
PH: 818-441-3776
Steve Owens
steve@hitlab.com
www.hitlab.com
Wanna find out if you have the music chops to compete with Madonna, The Rolling Stones or Timbaland on the charts? Then join Hitlab
today! Hitlab is an online lab where musicians can come and test out their songs to find out if they have a potential hit on their hands. Hitlab uses revolutionary DHS technology (Dynamic Hit Scoring) which compares your song’s hit potential to the Top 100 Billboard hits of the past 6 years!
BuskerLabel
www.buskerlabel.com
An online comunity where fans can discover new music, sponsor their favourite artist and get early and exclusive access to unreleased albums. The idea is to bring together a number of fans willing to sponsor a digital work so that it can be released and the artist can be payed.
Justin.tv
www.justin.tv
The easiest way to create live video and show anyone in the world what's happening right now. Using only a laptop, you can share your event, class, party or thoughts, live, to anyone in over 250 countries while they chat in real-time with you and with other viewers. Justin.tv makes it fun, easy and fast to gather and engage with a live audience.
440Music Internet Radio
www.440music.com
We are a data warehouse of music that musicians upload directly. We do not ship CDs from our office. We allow the copyright owner to sell downloads, CDs, eTickets, posters, t-shirts or other tangible items from our web site. We do not deliver music to other download retailers, such as iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, any other. We provide independent musicians a place to sell you the music and then we pay the artist right away.
Youku
www.youku.com
China's leading internet video website.
NashvilleRadio.tv
PH: 832-338-2926
James Henderson
dj@nashvilleradio.tv
www.nashvilleradio.tv
Dedicated to promoting indie music to the film and video services.
Hello Music
help@hellomusic.com
www.hellomusic.com
Dedicated to connecting today's best independent musical talent to real industry opportunities, because we believe that all great music deserves to be heard. Our team will listen to and evaluate your music. We categorize the content based on quality and determine if your music fits with one of our many partner opportunities.
Slicethepie
info@slicethepie.com
www.slicethepie.com
Connects artists with music fans and those looking to invest in the best new music. Artists can raise money through Slicethepie to record and release their album. 1. Artists upload their tracks.2. Music fans (we call them Scouts) are paid to review and rate those tracks. 3. The artists with the best rated tracks will go on to the Showcase where Investors or anyone for that matter, can choose which artist they'd like to invest their money in.
Klicktrack
Box 1336, SE-621 24 Visby, Sweden
info@klicktrack.com
www.klicktrack.com
An instant, hassle-free solution for artists and labels who wants to sell MP3s online. Klicktrack provides ready-made, fully operational music download stores. All you need to do to make your music available to consumers is sign up for a Klicktrack store and upload your music - the rest is handled by us.
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.
Music Forte
931 W. 75th St. #137-261, Naperville, IL 60540
PH: 888-659-2867
Greg Percifield
greg@musicforte.com
www.musicforte.com
As a social network, we're unique in that we cater to only musicians and music enthusiasts. We've also taken a very intricate approach in seeing that our network is powered by the musical soul. This means that you'll discover music and services that are relevant to you in a myriad of ways.
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
COMMUNITY: The Lehigh Valley Music Conference
PO Box 222, Ashfield, PA 18212
PH: 570-818-4100
Ian
musicnominations@aol.com
www.communitylvmc.org
The world's most innovative, pro-musician & pro-active, inspirational & educational & networking FUN EVENT for everyone involved in the wonderful world of music. THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE with your registration you can win a $1000 Martin Guitar, Showcase & possibly be the winner of $400, $200 or $100, get a free full color ad display in the Community Program & Guide and get the music biz tools you need to get organized & motivated along with follow-up care for you & your music by our always loving musicians staff.
For soloists or bands:
1. $50 registration until March 31st for all 3 days.
2. 1/4 page full color ad display in the Community Program.
3. Free raffle number for $1000 Martin Guitar.
4. Fifty on site 30 minute Showcases. AND forty slots for the 200 Seconds Juried Showcase with $400, $200 & $100 ready for the top 3 performers/songs.
5. We help you test market your music to 10 radio stations.
6. We help you develop a chapter of our 501 c3 non-profit corporation, MAPPS, Inc. & a regional Music Awards Show.
7. Follow--up help & coaching for a month.
8. An entry into our 10 Percent Giveaway for 8 Lucky Winners.
New Music Now Unsigned
PO Box 219, Centereach, NY 11720
PH: 631-588-3753
Sondra Mitchell
sondramitchell@cinnamont.com
www.cinnamont.com
A cable TV show broadcasting from Long Island, NY that showcases unsigned talent.
Unzipped
www.JanSport.com/unzipped
Blog bringing you profiles of artists we support, often with free downloads and exclusive content you won’t see anywhere else. It’ll tell you where we’ll be, what we’re up to, and how you can participate. On top of that, keep checking back because they’ll be plenty of opportunities to win free bags, show tickets, magazine subscriptions and more.
TuneWiki
www.tunewiki.com
The first VC backed company attempting a profitable, legal exploitation of lyrics. The absolute majority of internet based lyrics are illegal and not licensed, hence generating very little income for publishers and writers. We would like to change that. We bring lyrics to the place they need to be: a click away from the actual song playback.
MusicDishChina
china.musicdish.com
Insights into China's NEW music industry!
Global Jazz Network "Women in the Groove"
PH: 443-642-8482
Tamm E. Hunt
info@theglobaljazznetwork.com
www.theglobaljazznetwork.com
Celebrating The Global Jazz Network Women who compose, sing & play Jazz & Blues!
China Music Radar
chinamusicradar@gmail.com
www.chinamusicradar.com
A blog about the music industry in China, especially the emerging popular music scene and related trends, from independent to mainstream artists.
New Faces of Country Music
819 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203
PH: 615-327-4487 FX: 615-329-4492
www.crb.org
Each year, the CRB surveys CRS radio station attendees to determine the most promising artists of that year. This is often the very first national honor that a Country artist receives. These artists perform for radio at the New Faces of Country Music dinner, which concludes CRS. Nearly every major Country artist today.
Express In Music
PH: +65-6784-4602
ask@expressinmusic.com
www.expressinmusic.com
Chinese based company that features a platform that connects people's needs in delivering their message emotionally through original Music. With a social element to spread recognition for local musicians, we hope to promote these talents from composers to sound engineers to performing artists - an opportunity to touch the lives of others through their music in a special personalised way.
TuneVision
info@sonicswap.com
www.tunevision.com
When you play a track in Tunevision, we simultaneously search many music video sites to find the best videos to play. This gives you access to millions of videos in the largest combined music video library on the web. The results are fantastic.
Headliner.fm
PH: 347-788-8066
feedback@headliner.fm
www.headliner.fm
Helps bands and artists promote themselves on the social web quickly, easily and authentically. Headliner promotes your band by sending out artist/band endorsed and approved marketing messages for like bands. Think of Headliner as a promotion exchange for bands and artists.
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
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.
5515 Medea Valley Dr. Agoura Hills, CA 91301
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.
CD Rollout
1222 11th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
PH: 800-811-7478
Mike Naylor
mike@cdrollout.com
www.cdrollout.com
We offer CD and DVD replication, CD and DVD manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your CD or DVD at wholesale rates. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies. Check out what we can do for you!
CD Man
PH: 800-557-3347
sales@cdman.com
http://www.cdman.com
Since day one, our mission has been to make manufacturing compact discs easier and cheaper for independent artists. CDman has always prided itself on offering the best quality CDs at the lowest price, while maintaining fast and friendly customer service and support. We work with all clients to achieve 3 main goals; 1. Select excellence in quality above all. 2. Get the best price possible. 3. Maintain great customer support and VIP treatment no matter what size the order.
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
6904 St. Rt. 133, Blanchester, OH 45107
PH: 513-728-0769
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.
ACMastering
PH: 800-335-9103
Adrian Carr
adrian@acmastering.com
www.acmastering.com
There has been a huge paradigm shift in our music industry. Although technology is cheaper and more available than ever there is a greater need for experience and excellence as a producer and mastering engineer. I offer the New York City famous facility Mastering Sound without the famous facility price!
5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
ABC Pictures
2838 N. Ingram Ave. Springfield, MO 65803
PH:417-869-3456 FX: 417-869-9185
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Pick Guy
PO Box 70, Westfield, IN 46074
PH: 317-698-5141
Marty Camire
pickguy@verizon.net
www.pickguy.com
Get NOTICED with custom printed guitar picks! Get guitar picks printed with your own artwork! Our custom printed guitar picks are a great way to promote your band or event and make excellent gifts.
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!
5.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
COMMUNITY: The Lehigh Valley Music Conference
PO Box 222, Ashfield, PA 18212
PH: 570-818-4100
Ian
musicnominations@aol.com
www.communitylvmc.org
The world's most innovative, pro-musician & pro-active, inspirational & educational & networking FUN EVENT for everyone involved in the wonderful world of music. THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE with your registration you can win a $1000 Martin Guitar, Showcase & possibly be the winner of $400, $200 or $100, get a free full color ad display in the Community Program & Guide and get the music biz tools you need to get organized & motivated along with follow-up care for you & your music by our always loving musicians staff.
For soloists or bands:
1. $50 registration until March 31st for all 3 days.
2. 1/4 page full color ad display in the Community Program.
3. Free raffle number for $1000 Martin Guitar.
4. Fifty on site 30 minute Showcases. AND forty slots for the 200 Seconds Juried Showcase with $400, $200 & $100 ready for the top 3 performers/songs.
5. We help you test market your music to 10 radio stations.
6. We help you develop a chapter of our 501 c3 non-profit corporation, MAPPS, Inc. & a regional Music Awards Show.
7. Follow--up help & coaching for a month.
8. An entry into our 10 Percent Giveaway for 8 Lucky Winners.
We All Make Music
12 W. 27th St. 12th Fl. New York, NY 10001
PH: 646-486-7109 FX: 646-486-6583
www.weallmakemusic.com
Dedicated to helping musicians make it on their own terms. Whether you’re a budding superstar hoping to take the next step or just a weekend rocker looking to pick up a few new tricks, we’re here for you. For musicians, by musicians, WAMM is a resource for news, tips and inspiration on everything the new millennium musician needs to thrive. Let us help you create, play, record, produce, promote and monetize your music the way you want.
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
MXP4
www.mxp4.com
Powers new interactive music solutions for artists, fans, brands, labels and distribution platforms. We believe that people are more and more going not only to play the music, but play with it!
Topspin
1538 20th St. 1st Fl. Santa Monica, CA 90404
artistrelations@topspinmedia.com
www.topspinmedia.com
A technology-focused direct-to-fan marketing, management and distribution platform. We help artists manage their catalogs, connect with fans, and generate demand for music. We emerged from stealth mode in June 2008 and we’ve been slowly lifting the veil to reveal our products to a broader group of artists, managers and labels, most of whom are actively using our technology today to market and sell music directly.
SoundCloud
Rosenthaler Str. 13, 10119 in Berlin Mitte, Germany
contact@soundcloud.com
www.soundcloud.com
Lets you move music fast & easy. The platform takes the daily hassle out of receiving, sending & distributing music for artists, record labels & other music professionals.
Echo Nest
contact@echonest.com
www.echonest.com
Our Musical Brain reads about music, constantly analyzing millions of blog posts, reviews, playlists and discussion forums to understand how the online world describes every artist, album and song.
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.
5.9 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Futurednb
www.Future-dnb.com
You can expect the the usual features such as your own customizable profile with free music, video and image hosting giving new artists the opportunity to distribute their media socially with an embeddable music and video player.
WhoTune
www.whotune.com
Online music community promoting unsigned artists, music education, music products & music news. Everything those involved in music making need.
Heavy As Hell
www.heavyashell.com
A community-based popularity website with an emphasis on all things pertaining to heavy music. It combines social bookmarking, blogging, and syndication with a form of non-hierarchical, democratic editorial control. News stories from other websites are submitted by fans of Rock, Metal, & Punk, then are promoted to the front page through a user-based ranking system. This means that all users collectively take on the role of editor! Fans of heavy music submit the links and then vote on what stories are good enough to be on the front page. It is truly all about the fans with this site!
Music Engineering & Technology Alliance (METAlliance)
www.metalliance.com
A supportive network and collaborative community in which producers, engineers and audio technology manufacturers work together to ensure the highest standards of audio production and delivery through developing consumer formats.
SECTION SIX: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
Radio Promotion – Why You Won’t Get Commercial Airplay
by Chris Robley, CD Baby
© 2010 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
Here is my diatribe on Radio Promotion. Please take it with a grain of salt. Absorb some of the ideas, tailor it to your own needs, or outright reject it. In the end, you know what is best for you. But…
Without the support of a monied label, an extremely well known PR person, or a heavyweight radio promoter on your side I’m fairly certain that you’ll NEVER get sustained or meaningful commercial airplay.
Commercial radio is such a racket. Its a closed system of secret handshakes, payola, and broken promises. Radio promo is a real trail of tears and dashed dreams. The playlists on commercial radio stations are mostly dictated from a central corporate headquarters and the songs are picked based on what record companies are “paying” the most in favors, vacations, junkets, money, cupcakes, drugs, and other various sordid somethings. (ClearChanel anyone?)
An Indie Artist’s only hope is college radio, public radio, community radio, internet radio, or niche programs on commercial radio stations that are specifically focused on local/unsigned music. But luckily for you, me, and the world these venues are exactly where the interesting and important music of today is getting aired.
You could get a radio promoter to help in these areas. But its a ton of money, and in 99.9% of the cases you’d be a salmon swimming upstream only to find a big dam has been built while you were away. You could find much better ways to spend the money you were setting aside for radio. I’d recommend using that money to find a publicist or finance a tour instead.
I’m not trying to dampen your spirits at all, but if you’ve got your heart set on it, make sure you really get the goods on any radio promoter you do work with. They can be a scary bunch sometimes. Check their credentials, their previous successes in promoting indie artists, get some testimonials, and make sure you can check up on their work to make sure they’re giving it their all. And most importantly, make sure its affordable and that they really are enthused about your music. Otherwise, you’ll pay too much for someone doing too little.
Sorry for the big warning. We just want to make sure indie artists are utilizing their limited budgets and resources in the most effective ways possible (and radio promotion at the indie level is a very chancy bargain).
Here’s a few rules for doing radio promo yourself (which I DO recommend):
1. Be prepared to send out 100-200 CDs with One-Sheets
2. Target college, community, and public stations, online radio, blogs, podcats, and commercial specialty programs (like local or unsigned feature hours) that are appropriate for your genre and within a geographic area that you can realistically tour through at least 3 or 4 times a year. Don’t get carried away with Florida if you live in Oregon. Radio doesn’t stay faithful to you if you’re not continually playing in their area, and its a waste of time, energy, and discs if you don’t plan on maintaining the relationship.
3. Get the contact info for particular DJs or hosts on those stations depending on their specialty genres. You may have to send CDs to 3 or 4 different people at the same station (KEXP comes to mind!!!). Its not that they’re lazy. They all just have a constantly growing pile of discs to listen to and they probably won’t be passing discs back and forth, even when they’re jazzed about a certain album.
4. If you’re touring, get the marketing/booking contact at each station that has added your music to their playlist and ask about the possibility of an in-studio performance the day of your show.
5. Big one- – make sure you’re ready and willing to do all this stuff in a short period of time. Your big chance to make any significant dent is when your CD is new (1-3 months old). All your ducks should be in a row. The stars should align for that magical period right before and right after your release where you’re able to put every last bit of energy into your music getting out to the world.
6. Have your CD in hand about 3 months before releasing it. This gives you ample time to prep the release party,… but more importantly it gives reviewers, critics, press, and radio program directors the chance to determine whether they’ll leave it in their pile of CDs that are going to the nearest used record store, or if they want to get behind it. 3 months is also a good lead time to start booking your tour to support the new album once it comes out.
7. After you send out your CDs to radio, check back in a couple weeks by phone or email to make sure they’ve got it, had a chance to listen, and ask if they’ll be adding it to their playlist. Don’t put up a fight if they say NO. Just politely ask “why” and say thanks if they tell you the reason. If they say yes, give them a quick thanks and casually ask what their preferred protocol is for you to check up on the actual reception your album is getting from their listeners. Feel free to check back every few weeks to see if its still in rotation. You might feel like you’re being a pest, but I’ve actually heard from college radio DJs that they appreciate when someone calls to remind them to play a certain song. Otherwise, they tend to feel like they get into a programming rut and just start playing the same old things.
8. Go! (and continue, and continue, and continue, in 3 month cycles of touring and resting… ad nauseum).
I hope this helps. Its by no means the only way to do radio promo, but it seems like a good place to start, at least. Check out the Indie Bible
www.indiebible.com too. Its a great resource that has many of these contacts listed in nice orderly categories for your quick reference.
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Portland’s Chris Robley is the Pop Music Editor at online indie music distributor CD Baby. He has previously released 2 critically lauded solo albums, “this is the” and “the drunken dance of modern man in love,” both produced with Adam Selzer (M. Ward, The Decemberists, Laura Gibson). His third, “Movie Theatre Haiku” was produced with the help of Portland audio-fiends Mike Coykendall, Jeff Stuart Saltzman, and Rob Stroup. He’s also appeared as a session player on over a dozen releases and recently produced Little Beirut’s sophomore effort “High Dive”.
www.chrisrobley.com
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