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
Something Else!
reviews@somethingelsereviews.com
www.somethingelsereviews.com
A reviews webzine that has been featured on AllAboutJazz.com, NPR.com's A Blog Supreme, and the NoDepression.com Americana site, among others. Our writers focus on a diverse amalgam of musical obsessions from outposts in Texas, South Carolina, New Hampshire and elsewhere.
Tattooed Music Magazine
info@tattooedmusic.com
www.tattooedmusic.com
We are accepting submissions from Writers, Artists, Tattoo Shops, Musicians, Interns, Advertisers and Photo Journalists for all sections of our publication. This is your opportunity to be exposed to the Tattoo and Music community. Our goal is to put your creative work in the spotlight of our readers.
American Noise
1508 Dolphin St. #3, Sarasota, FL 34236
Buzz@AmericanNoise.com
www.americannoise.com
A multi-genre music magazine and blog that covers artists working in all forms, styles and genres. We believe that music is a shared social experience and that all music—from Classical to Country, and from do-it-yourself to major label mainstream—has a place, a purpose and value. We publish album and song reviews, concert reviews, artist interviews, features, profiles, playlists, editorials and various other types of unique and engaging content. We strongly prefer physical CDs and press packages be mailed to us over digital submissions. We receive over 1000 music-related emails per day, and we're much more likely to notice and listen to your music when it's actually in our hands.
Amalgamation Magazine
David A. Mitchell
amalgam_david@msn.com
www.amalgamationmag.com
Hip Hop and R&B magazine targeting urban professionals with the goal of providing an informative, intelligent and polished look at the entertainment industry.
Alert the Audience
contact@alerttheaudience.co.uk
www.alerttheaudience.co.uk
We aim to bring you all the very best in the world of Punk/Rock/Ska/Hardcore and, hell, even some Indie from all over the UK ... and if you're really lucky further afield. Written for music lovers by music lovers.
HipHopStardom101 Magazine
1515 Broadway 11th Fl. New York, NY 10036
PH: 718-679-9632
hiphopstardom101@gmail.com
www.hiphopstardom101.com
The #1 source for underground, indie & unsigned Hip Hop stars!
Indie Bands Blog
Tim
tim@indiebandsblog.com
www.indiebandsblog.com
The best indie bands from around the world.
The Resource
PH: 760-687-9490
info@imperialhustle.com
www.imperialhustle.com
Hop Hop magazine here to help promote and educate the independent artist and network the circuit of our ever growing urban market.
Vandala
Box 22001, Vernon, BC V1T 9L7
PH: 250-309-1299 FX: 250-545-4822
Crystal Lee
vandala@vandalaconcepts.com
www.VandalaConcepts.com
Each issue includes reviews and interviews of independent artists from around the world by independent writers.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
Screw Pop Culture
1017 Elsberry Ave. Valinda, CA 91744
PH: 626-862-6213
Jowanna Lewis jlewis@screwpopculture.com
www.screwpopculture.com
An online indie music station that works with bands to play their music and get their music heard.
Lisa's Walk The Talk Show
PO Box 9177, Rochester, MN 55903
Lisa Loucks Christenson
lisawtts@gmail.com
www.lisalc.tv
We are currently accepting summer submissions for our show. Potential guests should query with a CD, letter of permission to air our interview, and headshot(s), recent news/press info.
US New Jazz Radio
newmusic@usnewjazz.com
www.usnewjazz.com
We're on a mission. Corporate radio has abandoned this great music. We won't. Please visit our website for submission details.
Butterflies Radio
music@butterfliesradio.com
www.butterfliesradio.com
On the air 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we stream the best music from the finest indie musicians from around the world! You must submit your music by email, as a high quality (128k bits minimum) MP3. DO NOT SEND LINKS!
The What's Hot Radio Show
Mr.R
whatshotradio@yahoo.com
www.tlvs1.com
Playing the hottest independent and unsigned Hip Hop and R&B artists from around the world. Show airs live every mon-thurs from 6pm-8pm--pst.
RAPstation.com
www.rapstation.com
Features a wide variety of Hip Hop shows.
Kosher Metal
www.koshermetal.com
Plays free and uncensored Metal music. Recently, we launched our "Featured Band Of The Week" competition between unsigned Metal bands.
SmoothJazz.com
PO Box 982, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
ssjazzkiss@gmail.com
www.smoothjazz.com
The World's Smooth Jazz station. We listen to everything that is submitted, please be patient as we'll definitely get to your project!
TOLD YOU. TO
Lady Dee
toldyou.to@t-online.de
neosoullounge.wordpress.com
German radio show featuring R&B, Soul and HipHop. Unlike other radio producers, our crew listens to all music submitted. If we like it, we play it.
Mundofonías RNE-Radio Nacional de España
Apdo. 116037, Madrid, 28044 Spain
radio@mundofonias.com
www.mundofonias.com
Playing Roots and World music from around the globe.
The Josie Show
PH: 224-208-8315
www.josieshow.com
Artist interview show that's been on the air for 15 years. Want to be a guest? Let us know!
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.
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.
RadioMavens.com
PH: 615-491-0918
contact@radiomavens.com
www.radiomavens.com
We offer digital promotion and tracking services to artists and labels of all genres of music. Created with the independent artist in mind, RadioMavens.com is the vehicle you need to get your music out into the world and drive broadcasters to your website, social networks, videos and most importantly, to download your single for airplay.
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.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Market Monkeys
PO Box 960351, Boston, MA 02196
PH: 617-233-1893
Michelle Conceison
michelle@marketmonkeys.com
www.marketmonkeys.com
A music marketing company that provides intuitive, business-based solutions to music, entertainment and media marketing challenges. With our roots in digital media and brand advertising, we offer services musicians, artists and creative companies need to plan, promote, sell, and grow.
MBT & E GROUP (MusikBarn Travel & Entertainment Group)
PO Box 910146, Lexington, KY 40591
PH: 240-507-6550 FX: 413-451-6879
J. Mitchell jmitchell@mbtandegroup.com
www.mbtandegroup.com
A company that provides Hip Hop artist management, marketing/promotions, touring support/travel logistics & cecurity consulting.
Pitch Artist Services
PH: 646-450-5144
info@pitchartistservices.com
www.pitchartistservices.com
We specialize in new technology and innovative concepts for artist development in the 21st Century. The days of the Traditional entertainment industry model are long gone and we have the knowledge, expertise and services that you need today to navigate the New industry model. At Pitch, we believe that the artist and their art must always come first. As such, we take extra care to assist you in moving ahead, while keeping your art and business interests number one.
Crowd Surf
1310 Clinton St. #202, Nashville, TN 37203
Cassie Petrey
cassie@crowdsurf.net
www.crowdsurf.net
An online music marketing company that focuses on utilizing social media. We have successfully launched and developed digital marketing campaigns for many different major labels, indie, and unsigned artists in a variety of genres.
8DPromo
PO Box 540571, Orlando, FL 32854
PH: 407-504-2528 FX: 270-574-3941
M. Donaldson music@8DPromoMusic.com
www.8DPromo.com
An established promotions/publicity company servicing Underground Dance music to worldwide press, radio, and 'name' tastemaker DJs. 8DPromo mainly works with labels specializing in Deep House, Nu-Disco, Downtempo, and Deep Vocal House music genres. Our rates are very competitive ... contact us for information on how 8DPromo can help promote your label.
Dubb Spot Records
538 Retreat Ct. K, Odenton, MD 21113
PH: 410-781-8361
B. M. DuBB bmdubb@dubbspotrecords.com
www.dubbspotrecords.com
Soul, Hip Hop and R&B distribution to 350 + outlets. Comes with an artist profile, promotional tools and blast to blogs, radio, websites etc.
401K Music
Veronica
veronica.gretton@gmail.com
www.401kmusicinc.com
A new, independent, full service Music Publishing company with a heavy and continued emphasis on artist, writer and personal career development. It not only creates and collects publishing revenues for our writers but guides and counsels artists and creates worldwide career building opportunities and introductions.
Urban Music Presents
2588 Mission St. #215, San Francisco, CA 94110
PH: 415-796-2319
Stephanie Dalton stephanie@urbanmusicpresents.com
www.UrbanMusicPresents.com
We do artist and booking management and write about Bay Area Jazz, Latin Jazz, Funk and R&B performances.
Wendigo Productions NY
183 Ave. B, New York, NY 10009
PH: 212-300-4418 FX: 212-300-4418
Rik rocket@wendigoproductions.com
www.wendigoproductions.com
Produces live events and concerts and represents and promotes local musicians and artists in New York City.
NewSong Music
119 8th St. #207, Brooklyn, NY 11215
PH: 718-788-0323
info@newsong-music.com
www.newsong-music.com
Created to build a supportive community of performers and songwriters across all genres of music and levels of skill and to identify the truly exceptional artists within this community and to work closely with them to develop their careers and introduce their music to a broader international audience.
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
James@CountdownEntertainment.com
www.countdownentertainment.com
Countdown Entertainment's distinction - They Broker Intellectual Properties (sell Major Gold & Platinum Recording Artists Music Publishing Catalogues and Catalogues of Masters. Countdown Entertainment also represents bands, groups, singers, songwriters, musicians, composers, music producers and music managers, to independent music labels, production companies and major recording labels, and also provides music publishing deals, music licensing deals, film music deals, TV music deals, and record distribution, as well as a non-exclusive, non-commission *personal* Music Consultant services to help your career.
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
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.
How Are You Changing Things?
PH: 613-216-1082 x6006
Craig Cardiff
craig@howareyouchangingthings.org
www.howareyouchangingthings.org
A consulting collective and idea incubator, we are excited about asking and answering the question: How are you changing things? We've worked with universities, authors, non-profits, artists, entrepreneurs small + large in helping them change things for the better: streamlining processes, identifying marketing opportunities, delivering a clear message, reducing development costs, and helping them change things for the better.
LaFaMos Marketing & Publicity
4657 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027
PH: 323-668-9383 FX: 323-668-9386
contact@Lafamos.com
www.Lafamos.com
We offer many services such as marketing and publicity, graphic & web design, press kit layout & design, radio promotion, procurement of album and show reviews, copyright & PRO registration assistance, legal referrals and everything else associated with the music business. MENTION THIS LISTING AND RECEIVE A $300 CREDIT!
Fixion Media
322-43 Samson, Laval, QC H7X 3R8
PH: 888-819-3065 FX: 888-310-6045
sales@fixionmedia.com
www.fixionmedia.com
A vertical advertising network that represents 50+ Rock, Heavy Metal and Alternative music sites. In August 2010, we delivered 40+ million ad impressions to 3 million unique visitors. Thanks to enterprise-level ad serving technology, we are thriving with the latest in delivery methods and tracking. We are pleased to pass along cutting edge geo-targeting, online targeting, rich media delivery and tracking, as well as iPhone, iPad, PS3, and XBOX targeting. We offer standard banner campaigns, audio ads, video ads, Superbanners, high-impact background ads, as well as aggressive roadblocking capabilities.
Daylle Deanna Schwartz Consulting
Daylle
www.daylle.com
When major label artists sells 20,000 CDs, or even 200,000 CDs, they're treated like failures. When indies sell those numbers, they celebrate. I encourage you to develop your career first in order to give yourself more leverage to get a deal that will advance your career. Contact me about my fees if you need CONSULTING on how to make progress in your music career or need a shot of motivation by using my CAREER COACHING. I do it in person and by phone.
3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS
Tone Box Digital
www.toneboxdigital.com
With the changing face of the music business we have launched a new model that creates an opportunity for indie artists to create, market and sell their projects worldwide. We have distribution through over 50+ digital outlets, including iTunes, eMusic, Amazon, Rhapsody, Starbucks and more. We have also signed multiple agreements with online promotional sites, including Amazon, Live365, Accuradio, MP3.com and many more.
BluJazz Productions
PO Box 578720, Chicago, IL 60657
PH: 773-477-6872
Greg Pasenko
info@blujazz.com
www.blujazz.com
A new paradigm for independent Jazz and Improvisational artists. Created for artists by artists, it addresses the needs and concerns that the current major label and major independent label system cannot. Blujazz assures artist ownership of his/her own music, publishing and royalties, and artist involvement in all decisions regarding his/her product and career, while providing a professional vehicle through which important artist produced improvised music reaches the international market place.
Big Noise Records
11 S. Angell St. #336, Providence, RI 02906
PH: 401-274-4770
Al Gomes
al@bignoisenow.com
www.bignoisenow.com
We work with Pop, Rock, R&B, Hard Rock, Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, Dance and Blues artists. Currently seeking new artists. Please call or email first.
Voodoo Records
124 Crockford Blvd. Toronto, ON M1R 3C3
PH: 416-939-8782
Mike
info@voodoorecords.ca
www.voodoorecords.ca
Tell a band ... tell a friend ... VoodooRecords.com - recording, mixing, mastering, rehearsal studios, artist development, home studio mixfix, video production, media, web and more!
Island Girl Records
PO Box 520, North Beach, MD 20714
Deanna
islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com
www.deannadove.com/IGRecords
We want to help you get your music heard, appreciated and distributed to the world. We will work in a very selective fashion in that we hand select the music that we support and sell. Regardless of where you live, we can work together to make IGR work to build your career. Before you can submit your music to Island Girl Records please read and approve our online Submission Terms and Conditions.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Jamalama
4757 E. Greenway Rd. #107B, PMB180, Phoenix, AZ 85032
PH: 310-386-7327
Ian Faith
info@Jamalama.com
www.jamalama.com
Helps bands and musicians earn income by uploading their music video jams to Jamalama. Users subscribe and enjoy jamming with the bands and the bands get paid monthly. Think of it as the iTunes for video jams and beyond. Jamalama helps musicians spend more time doing what they love, playing music.
Ubetoo
info@ubetoo.com
www.ubetoo.com
A global streaming platform for music and entertainment not yet signed by a recording company or publisher. It is the only free web portal where independent artists can be seen and heard for free all over the world, while getting paid thanks to advertising income. Upload your music and video and get 50% of the advertisement income it generates - and it's absolutely free!
Verzik
Caleb Davies
verzik@verzik.com
www.verzik.com
Every time a song wins a match up, its rating increases. Every time a song loses a match up, its rating decreases. The top songs and artists are displayed on the Top Songs and Top Artists pages. Use our online form to submit up to three songs. The songs must be available for purchase on iTunes. Once I receive the songs, I will review them and add them to the database within 24 hours. I will e-mail you once the songs are available.
TuneCrank
admin@tunecrank.com
www.tunecrank.com
Finds, ranks and streams the best independent music out there for the whole world to hear. Touring bands, buskers and basement dreamers alike can simply upload a tune and scale the CrankRank side by side. No unfair advantages, no who-you-know, no glossy stage antics - here it's all about the music.
The Indie
www.theindie.biz
A social music promotion and distribution platform that encourages the discovery, and consumption of music (and related content) created by unsigned artists, independent artists and indie labels.
MUZU TV
19 S. William St., Dublin 2, Ireland
info@muzu.tv
www.muzu.tv
The new Music TV site, where you can WATCH, CREATE and SHARE music video playlists. WATCH music videos, documentaries, TV shows, interviews, behind the scenes, tutorials and loads of exclusive and rare footage. Create a PERSONALISED MUSIC TV Channel for FREE with multiple video playlists in one player.
Showcase Your Music
info@showcaseyourmusic.com
www.showcaseyourmusic.com
By joining You'll get something you probably don't have right now, the opportunity to get your music heard by people who are looking for what you've got.
Shemovement
www.shemovement.com
Paying true homage to classic female Hip Hop...
StageIt
www.stageit.com
StageIt isn't about broadcasting concerts online. It's about sharing the amazing moments that happen in between. Did a friend drop by to jam? StageIt. Got a new tune you're working on? StageIt. Getting ready to go on stage? StageIt.
MusikPitch
PH: 615-290-5702
support@musikpitch.com
www.musikpitch.com
Brings the power of crowdsourcing to the songwriting industry. It's an online marketplace that connects talented songwriters with music supervisors, studios, brands, and anyone else looking for custom songs and music.
Metacafe
www.metacafe.com
Specializes in short-form original video - content that is made for the interactive Internet medium. We don't have full-length television episodes or movies chopped into pieces. The average video on our site is just over 90 seconds long. People come to Metacafe looking for an entertainment break in their day - and we deliver.
Stars Uncharted
www.starsuncharted.com
Features the best artists, songs, and music videos that the nasty old music industry is hiding from you. You can share individual posts with your friends on any social network using the Share/Save widget that's located at the bottom of each post.
Music Gorilla
12407 Mopac Expressway N. 100-312, Austin, TX 78758
PH: 201-796-8742
Alexia
info@musicgorilla.com
www.musicgorilla.com
To help musicians, artists and songwriters get their original material into the eyes and ears of industry members who have the ability to take their careers to the next level. We asked Reps from Major Labels, Indie Labels and Film Studios to commit to using MusicGorilla.com as a resource. In return, we would build individual pages for them that would automatically display artist material they are specifically looking for. They agreed, as long as we would not ask the artist or themselves for a percentage of their deals. We built it, they came. From that point on, we dedicated ourselves toward providing artists worldwide with an opportunity.
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: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Share My Guitar
www.sharemyguitar.com
A social network for guitar enthusiasts. Create your own profile and you'll be able to share your guitar collection with the world! Upload pics, songs, videos, chat with other guitarists, join guitar groups, post ads on the classified page, browse the SMG forums and much more!
NuMuBu
www.numubu.com
The music industry's social & business network where you can find gigs, contracts, jobs, collaborators, tools, & the knowledge you're looking for.
Pyletown
Jim Pyle
info@pyletown.org
www.pyletown.org
Focused on helping its members and partners to make it possible for an artist living in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA to perform and present their material at an event in Darmstadt, Germany. This may have only been possible by a professional artist with the money and power behind him/her to succeed a few years ago.
My Country Space
www.mycountryspace.com
A Country music social network where musicians, songwriters and fans can come together to share their music.
FutureBands.com!
www.futurebands.com
Do you love independent music, underground bands, and indie musicians? Is your band looking for that extra exposure to get that record deal? Your music doesn't have to be hidden in the shadows of tracks by other bands. Your demo could be sitting on top of the record company's desk! Our music community is full of musical artists who are getting their demo tracks exposed to the thousands of listeners daily! Here at FutureBands.com, you'll get that extra shot at making it big! You're able to independently market and sell your MP3 downloads and band merchandise to the utmost of your expectations.
Flowd
www.flowd.com
Connect Flowd to Facebook and Twitter, and let all your circles of friends know your latest whereabouts and news! Flowd makes it all simple for you.
Indie Music Channel
www.indiemusicchannel.com
Artists you need to know, music you need to hear!
SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
Afton Shows
PH: 503-914-6199 x712 FX: 866-603-2982
Dan Robertson
dan.r@myafton.com
www.aftonshows.com
Produces all-ages concerts and provides online resources to help artists succeed. We do this because we are artists and we were forced to provide these solutions for ourselves. Our company was founded in 2004 to book shows for bands that our staff members were playing in at the time. Starting out, we produced events for our bands and a select group of artists we were friends with. Eventually we resolved to provide show opportunities to thousands of artists across the country, rather than continuing to focus on just ourselves. We now count it a privilege to be able to offer our services to thousands of acts nationwide, for free! We work hard to provide artists the experience they deserve, and we believe we are currently better than anyone at producing local, all- ages events on a nationwide scale.
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.
Website Music Player
www.WebsiteMusicPlayer.com
A service that provides you 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. At any time while listening to your music, your fans and customers can select individual songs or full albums that they want to buy. They click the 'Click Here To Order (or your own custom text) button that is prominently displayed on the bottom of your player and an order summary page will open in a new window.
6.2 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.
OASIS CD Manufacturing
7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Delair, NJ 08110
PH: 540-987-8810 FX: 540-987-8812
Mike Naylor
info@oasisCD.com
www.oasiscd.com
We help you manufacture your CD or DVD project. We also help you package it creatively, promote and distribute it so it doesn't become just more clutter in your apartment.
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!
Media Replication Services (MRS)
1 Woodborough Ave. Toronto, ON M6M 5A1
PH: 416-654-8008 FX: 416-654-3663
replication.services@MediaRS.com
www.mediars.com
For customers seeking an end-to-end replication services company, Media Replication Services provides dependable, complete replication services on all media platforms.Our services include pre-mastering, graphic lay-out services, packaging, fulfillment and distribution. At Media Replication Services, our mandate is to provide a very high level of service to our client-base, which includes companies from a range of different sectors including corporations, software developers, and the audio industry. Our process is fully documented and we are in the process of completing our ISO registration in compliance with ISO 9001:94 standards.
Furnace MFG
2719-B Dorr Ave. Fairfax, VA 22031
PH: 888-599-9883
info@furnacemfg.com
www.furnacemfg.com
Discs packaged in Jewel Cases are still a favorite amongst musicians and labels looking for an inexpensive package that does the job and is retail friendly. Its uniform design fits a simple 2 panel insert up to a 32 page stapled booklet and tray card. Add top spine barcodes and a marketing sticker and you'll be ready to compete with the majors. Furnace has quick 9 day turns along with the best quality, customer service and value in the industry. And now, all orders of 500 units and up receive a FREE UPC BARCODE.
Intermedia Disc
7359 NW 34 St., Miami, FL 33122
PH: 305-392-9572 FX: 305-392-9574
www.intermediadisc.com
As a full service manufacturer, Intermedia Disc offers integrated or standalone services, including Audio CD, CD-ROM, CD-Text, CD+G, Business Cards and Shape CDs, DVD 5s, DVD 9s, and DVD 10s. We will also print and assemble, even help with your graphic design. We have a variety of innovative tools and the people that know how to use them to enable you to achieve your project objectives. With a personalized, courteous, and friendly customer service, Intermedia Disc is committed to learning your needs to constantly exceed your expectations. We know our future depends on our ability to help make our customers successful.
6.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING
Crazy Daisy Productions
PH: 541-517-1458
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.
Peerless Mastering
1085 Commonwealth Ave. #322, Boston, MA 02215
PH: 617-527-2200
info@peerlessmastering.com
www.peerlessmastering.com
Music mastering is often seen as a mystery. At Peerless, an important goal is to demystify the process to keep our clients involved and ensure that we achieve their sonic goals. We consider it of the utmost importance to work closely with our clients to make sure they are getting exactly the results they're looking for from the mastering process. Mastering requires a balance of skill and vision. We work hard to make sure your record achieves the warmth, depth and vivacity you're looking for.
Creative Visual Productions
4131 S. 89th St., Omaha, NE 68127
PH: 402-592-4410
rob@creativevisual.biz
www.creativevisual.biz
In today's fast paced environment it takes an organization with unparalled commitment to value and service willing to stake its reputation on the commitments it makes and keeps! Creative Visual Productions is just such a company with over 2 decades of successful fulfillment of our customer's multimedia needs. We offer audio and video authoring, editing, mastering, printing, CD duplication and film and video transfer to digital. MENTION THIS LISTING FOR A FREE BARCODE!
6.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
Moozikoo.com
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205
Anthony Bates
anthony@moozikoo.com
www.moozikoo.com
What do we do? Simply put ... we sell merchandise and art of all kinds. In addition, we create personalized promotional items and authentic swag for our clients who are building or expanding their brand. What makes us different? A few things…first, we offer artisans and artists of all mediums a platform to sell their wares without requiring any kind of fees or minimal inventory to be included in our community. Customers can join our community for free as well, and a Moozikoo membership allows customers to receive specific discounts and sales alerts reserved only for "MooMembers" (our sales and discounts are not offered to the general public).
Sinergy Merchandising Concepts (SMC)
PO Box 1908, Spring Hill, TN 37174
PH: 615-261-8592 (East Coast)
PH: 714-255-1000 (West Coast)
sales@smcincorporated.com
www.smcincorporated.com
SMC began as a distributor of merchandise for the entertainment industry in 2000. We targeted the music industry and specialized in the design and production of band & artist merchandise. SMC has always kept the end user in mind and never compromised our goal. This goal being: To provide the best product for the best price and deliver it on time. We have come a long way since 2000, but one thing has and will always remain the same, our passion for good design, excellent customer service, and most importantly, our attention to detail and superior quality.
Platinum Monarch Design
PO Box 922182, Sylmar, CA 91392-2182
PH: 888-889-2630
www.platinummonarchdesign.com
Offers innovative web and print solutions to a variety of clients. Whether your website will cater to the needs of a growing client base, or your business card will lead your introductions, PMD can help you reach your target audience and make a profound impact. PMD's unique interfaces attract web visitors while optimal web functionality keeps them on your site, while our creative designs make your cards memorable and in the pockets of prospective clients. Our dynamic production team offers you a variety services from copy writing and logo design to website hosting.
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.
6.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
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.
Allparts Music Corporation
13027 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041
Phone: 713-466-6414 FX: 713-466-5803
www.allparts.com
America's Premier Guitar and Bass Parts Supplier. ALLPARTS has provided guitar parts and bass parts to manufacturers, wholesalers, retail stores and guitar repair shops all over the world since 1982. Over the years, we have seen the industry and our business expand and parts we provide to our customers become more varied. Our distributors have also enjoyed growth as the guitar continues to be the most popular instrument to play.
Magneto Audio Labs
PH: 617-623-5581 FX: 617-623-5857
Bob
info@magnetoaudiolabs.com
www.magnetoaudiolabs.com
We are dedicated to bringing the latest impedance technology to the audio market. Our scientific approach offers users a novel way to craft their creative projects in an affordable fashion. Our goal is to make impedance based tools as common in the audio world as microphones. Long recognized in technical circles, the impedance relationship between a microphone and preamp/interface affects sound greatly. Different mics and preamps/interfaces have a range of impedance values that contribute to sonic texture. It can affect warmth, sizzle, clarity, grit and many other aspects of sound. Many classic microphone and preamp combos work well together because of their impedances. By inserting the VariOhm between the mic and the preamp/interface, you now control this important relationship. Impedance values can be matched for maximum output or altered for additional tone settings for all kinds of microphones.
Audio Engineering Associates
1029 N. Allen Ave. Pasadena, CA 91104
PH: 626-798-9128 FX: 626-798-2378
stereoms@aol.com
www.ribbonmics.com
AEA currently manufactures a range of studio ribbon microphones, ribbon mic preamps, and tools to help you get your equipment held securely, right where you need it. The studio 4038 and ENG 4104B 'lip-mic', designed by the BBC in the '50s, still are unequaled. AEA is Coles' full service distributor, has written the 4038 manual, and manufactures accessories. AEA's matched pair package includes our SMT stereo mount and tutorial: "Basic Stereo Microphone Perspectives."
The Hook Studios
PH: 818-759-4665
Mike Frenchik
www.thehookstudios.com
Featuring one of the industry's premiere inventories of classic & comtemporary microphones, The Hook offers affordable rental packages for tracking drums, guitars, and vocals. We cater to engineers, producers, labels, and production companies whose projects have limited budgets, yet demand the highest standards. Contact us today, and put "The Hook" in your recordings.
6.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS
Innovative Music Studios
PH: 646-670-8019
Joe Hernandez
innovativemusicstudios@gmail.com
www.innovativemusic.us
Our missions is to help musicians to reach their goals. We are a music production services studio offering an array of services such as studio time, mixing, mastering, demo and album packages, music production services as well as music courses such as pro tools 1 and 2, Reason 3.0 classes, MPC classes, mixing classes and much much more!
Soundmirror Recording
76 Green St., Boston, MA 02130-2271
PH: 617-522-1412 FX: 617-524-8377
www.soundmirror.com
Since 1972, Soundmirror has been the premier recording and post-production company of choice for countless orchestras, choral groups and solo artists. We pride ourselves on producing only the highest caliber of recordings with our state-of-the-art equipment, racking up more than 45 Grammy nominations and awards in the process. Please contact us to find how easy it is to make a great recording.
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!
6.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
How to Promote Your Band
launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/howtopromoteyourband/?v=1&t=directory&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=dir&slk=18
A Yahoo Group wheer you can exchange musical and promotion ideas. Feel free to post anything to do with music, especially ideas on how to promote bands etc.
We All Make Music
PH: 646-486-7109 x151
Max Willens
mwillens@magnetmediafilms.com
www.weallmakemusic.com
A blog helping musicians navigate a changing music industry.
Virtual Music.TV
Ryan Van Etten
virtualmusictv@gmail.com
www.virtualmusic.tv
A blogazine about digital music culture. Music has gone digital. Artists own the show. Indie business rocks. Embrace change. Choose DIY. Share ideas. Hack the industry. Transmedia lives here: articles, photos, graphics and videos.
Videojug!
www.videojug.com/tag/music
With over 60,000 free, professionally-produced 'how to' videos and guides, we provide expert solutions & step-by-step advice on getting good at life.
Seven Simple Strategies for Musicians, Bands & Indie Labels
PO Box 2385, Benicia CA 94510
PH: 707-567-3747
www.musicmarketingbook.net
An eBook that describes exactly what you have to do to capture the audience that is perfect for you and your music. It will help you understand the mind set as well as teach you some time tested strategies that work! The Workbook will walk you through the process of creating a targeted market Media Plan unique to your act. The videos will show you "How To" use some tools that professional marketers use.
Music Success in Nine Weeks
www.musicsuccessinnineweeks.com
A guide for musicians to define their brand, grow their fan-base, earn more income, and achieve success in the digital environment, whether they are new to the industry or longtime artists. Music Success in Nine Weeks provides the missing manual for musicians trying to make sense of the social media revolution and explains step-by-step how to create a profitable and sustainable business from their music. Just released in its second edition, the book can easily be deemed the "what to do next" bible for both new and established artists. Structured like a workbook, with room for exercises and notes, the book takes all of the guesswork out of where to start and how to achieve success as a musician in today's world.
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6.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS
Big Cartel
www.bigcartel.com
A simple shopping cart for artists. It's easy to use, customizable, and awesome.
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.
Hostbaby
5925 NE 80th Ave. Portland, OR 97218
PH: 888-448-6369
hostbaby@hostbaby.com
www.hostbaby.com
The best place to host your website/domain! Powerful artist tools including blogging, calendar, mailing list, selling merch, and streaming audio. Integrate your site with Facebook, Twitter and more! No design skills are needed. We have hundreds of professional design templates. Sell your music through CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon MP3, Napster, Rhapsody + over 15 other music sites!
Agentless
www.agentless.ca
Provides all the tools a touring artist needs to control time, money and communcations. Manage Less, Play More.
6.9 RESOURCES - FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES
TuneVid.com
10153 1/2 Riverside Dr. #239, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
PH: 323-393-0634
Janet Fisher
sales@tunevid.com
www.tunevid.com
Video editing is complex and time-consuming. That's why we do it for you. Simply consult on the phone with our video producer, send us your song on a CD along with video footage you record on our camera, and our professional video editors will turn them into a high-quality, entertaining music video that you can share, post, or audition with.
6.10 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
1 Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY 10023
PH: 212-621-6000 FX: 212-724-9064
www.ascap.com
A membership association of more than 390,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music. Through agreements with affiliated international societies, ASCAP also represents hundreds of thousands of music creators worldwide. ASCAP protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works. ASCAP's licensees encompass all who want to perform copyrighted music publicly. ASCAP makes giving and obtaining permission to perform music simple for both creators and users of music.
The Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund
12001 Ventura Pl. 5th Fl. Studio City, CA 91604
PH: 818-755-7777 FX: 818-755-7778
ckuhrt@fmsmf.org
www.fmsmf.org
Provides support to film musicians and the entertainment community worldwide and assist in establishing recognition of musicians' work by ensuring the payment, processing and distribution of residuals generated by their talent and services.
We effectively track, collect and distribute residual payments from the motion picture and television film industries, assist participating musicians in receiving payment of residuals due and provide leadership, assistance and service to film musicians, film producers, the music community and the entertainment industry worldwide.
SECTION SEVEN: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
8 Ways To Improve Your Band's Presence On Facebook
by Brian Ward, www.allfacebook.com
© 2011 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
As my computer gives a figurative sigh every time I still have to type in a band's URL on Myspace, it becomes more and more prevalent that the once prime location for fans to interact with bands is now merely a barren wasteland filled with page loading errors. Can Facebook step in as the primary replacement? Here's how to strengthen your band's presence on the leading social network.
Pages Are Better Than Groups
If you haven't read it already, please check out my slideshow from October called
7 Facebook Applications Every Musician Needs . I recommend you use any of the tools mentioned, especially MyBand or BandPage. Simply using a group or personal profile won't give you a professional look like you can get with a page and one of the aforementioned applications.
Building Your Fan Base
You'll attract more fans, and keep them coming back, with simple contests and promotions. I suggest offering a new song to people who click your like button. Give free tickets to the fans who respond first to a promotion, which actually fosters repeat, return visits. Collect email addresses from those who like your page and offer to notify fans of tour dates and other events.
Use Cool Images
Having a face to match the songs on the stereo is the way to go. Make sure the main photo on your page is the most current available, and strive for an image that's original and entertaining. Put things like tour posters and album art on your wall, along with pictures of concerts that you upload from mobile devices.
Get Outside Help
Consider layering on additional applications or services provided by third-party developers. Damntheradio offers a free plan for bands just starting out, and options that scale up in price and scope of services for bigger-name artists. Use the tools offered by the product allows you collect e-mail address for upcoming newsletters, post updated content in a time efficient matter, and they boast the ability to double your fan base for free.
Update The Fans
Try to put original updates on your Facebook page rather than just duplicating what you post via Twitter. People will quickly stop paying attention if there is a lack of relevant news about your music. Leave the more regular updates about your meals and life for Tweets. The quality over quantity rule definitely applies when sharing information with your Facebook fans.
Create Conversations
Engage your fans by starting a conversation surrounding any upcoming projects and happenings with your band. If you are on tour try alternative approaches to announce your arrival into a particular town; asking for their local favorite spots is just one example. While announcing tour dates is useful, incorporating locality serves an example of a more interactive approach.
Similarly, present interesting insights about upcoming projects. Post exclusive updates only found on your page; personal touches such as this helps improve your social relationships. Upload exclusive videos and photos as well. It is this mixture that brings fans in, and makes them want to return.
It's essential that you add onto the ongoing conversation on your page. Myspace was a revolutionary in the way that it made users feel so close to bands, and Facebook makes the process of responding to questions and comments incredibly easy. Your fans feel connected to you on these social networks; one of the main reasons they post on your pages is because they are hoping for any sort of response.
Post New Tracks
In a digital age there is an almost overwhelming expectation for new music to be released at a rapid rate. While BandPage already incorporates this feature, check into SoundCloud when looking to quickly release a demo track exclusively to your fans. Upload, share, and offer a new release occasionally. This can be especially helpful for relatively new bands that are still developing their sound. The music should always be the central point of what you are presenting on your Facebook page.
If you want to sell tracks on Facebook, consider Nimbit, which sets up a digital music shop on Facebook. The company offers a free option for the band that is just beginning, and two different sets of additional features are available for a fee; right now the most you'll pay is $129 per year. All three plans - including the free option - include an analytics tool to help artists track successful records and songs. Fans can make purchases using a credit card or PayPal, without having to set up a special account.
Moontoast Impulse is alternative to Nimbit. (Moontoast does offer a few different options, but we recommend Impulse because it's the quickest.) It allows for listeners to hear, purchase, and share your music with just a few clicks - and users never have to leave Facebook. The price is based on the amount of music you sell, with Moontoast Impulse getting 15 percent of the revenues on your sales.
Spread The Word
Posting tour dates on Facebook is a must, and if you can add other events, like album signings, that's even better. Use the events feature on Facebook to invite your fans to click "attend" on dates when you're passing through their town, and give them the opportunity to forward invites to friends. These invitations show up as reminders on your fans' home pages.
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