Music Promotion, Marketing and Distribution Newsletter

November 2010

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

SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED

CFM Music Scene and Entertainment News
PH: 530-402-9251
Losille reviews@cfmmusicscene.com
www.cfmmusicscene.com
CD and video reviews, all genres. We are a green company and only accept electronic submissions. DO NOT MAIL CDs!

IndieShark.com
PO Box 534, Keyport, WA 98345
Markus Druery marktheshark972@gmail.com
www.indieshark.com
We pledge to write the best music reviews in the business for independent artists everywhere. INDIESHARK.com also pledges to write fair & honest assessments of all work regardless of genere, & post the review in a timely manner. We used to charge for reviews, but reviews are now FREE. NOTE: In last month's newsletter our e-mail address was incorrect.

Seizure Chicken
2990 S. Herman St., Bay View, WI 53207
info@seizurechicken.com
www.seizurechicken.com
Music blog that posts MP3s, interviews, album reviews and mix tapes. NOTE: The physical address was incorrect in a previous newsletter.

All Indie Magazine
PH: 626-290-6977
Mikey Jayy info@allindiemagazine.net
www.allindiemagazine.net
An online music magazine featuring interviews and an in-depth look at independent music and fashion.

MusicPlayers.com
637 Wyckoff Ave. #349, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
PH: 973-513-9188
Scott Kahn scott@musicplayers.com
www.musicplayers.com
Our mission is to provide serious musicians with the most in-depth, professionally written product reviews of pro-level musical instruments and recording tools, as well as to provide outstanding artist interviews, in-depth tutorials, and an online community for musicians to participate in.

AltSounds Music Magazine
Unit 1 & 2, Royal Stuart Workshops, Adelaide Place, Cardiff, Wales CF10 5BR UK
www.altsounds.com
Alternative music magazine jam packed with all sorts of music related goodness, interviews, features, reviews etc. We DO accept unsolicited demos and review copies and we will review everything that we do receive so please feel free to send us your stuff!!

Quenched Unsigned
Danni danni@quenchedmusic.com
www.quenchedmusic.com
A Manchester based company dealing the best-Unsigned talent around the UK, offering them services, which include writing bios, reviews, interviews for these bands while being able to offer them a visual identity through our artwork. Quenched intends to keep Unsigned acts as its priority, but this will lead into the company dealing with newly signed artists and artists who have been signed, but have slipped under the commercial radar.

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

Blues & Metal On The Rocks
PO Box 1403, Covina, CA 91722
Peggy Murphy aka DJ PJ djpj.indie104@verizon.net
www.indie104.com
Weekly show on Indie104.com.

Homegrown Show 93.5 Rocks FM/ KRMS Radio
PO Box 225, Osage Beach, MO 65065
Baub Eis baub@baub.com
www.baub.com
Basically interested in Missouri original bands. Bands Usually need 7-8 Original songs. Show airs on Sundays at 11am following House of Blues. Lots of airplay and audience especially in the summer. Prefer to have bands travel to studio to do show, but can also do phone in interviews. From time to time take out of state bands pending on how good they are and whether I have a local guest that week or not.

Big Noise Radio
1659 N. Capitol Ave. #221, San Jose, CA 95132
info@bignoiseradio.com
www.bignoiseradio.com
Brings you the very essence of Hip Hop music and culture. Free Hip Hop radio delivering unlimited listening of your favorite Hip Hop tunes. We present to you the next generation of online Hip Hop radio streaming Hip Hop content 24/7 365.

Women of Substance Radio
www.womenofsubstanceradio.com
Women of Substance are female performers who deliver high quality music that speaks to the listener through vocal excellence, depth of character and emotion, and lyrics that leave a lasting impression. This includes Label Artists, Indies and Unsigned artists alike. We have a review board that selects the music for our station. For this reason, we accept all submissions through Sonicbids.

The D'Anise Show
600 Bay St. #405, Toronto, ON M5G IM6
D'Anise Marie danisestar@gmail.com
www.thedaniseshow.viviti.com
Showcasing the world's best talent! Featuring celebrity guests and co-hosts.

Horn Driven Radio
horndrivenradio@gmail.com
www.horndrivenradio.com
Internet radio playing HORN Driven Rock, Soul Funk & Jazz.

The Great Unknowns
PH: 626-290-6977
Mikey Jayy thegreatunknowns@gmail.com
www.greatunknownspresents.com
A radio podcast that features new music artists from the unsigned and independent industry. Each music artist is interviewed for the spoken word and written material to give listeners exclusive information about each music artist with a special exclusive music preview. If you would like to be considered for playlisting, submit your music through Music X-ray http://submit.musicxray.com/profiles/595

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.

You Rock Radio
8539 W. Sanna St., Peoria, AZ
PH: 623-255-4853
Uncle Indie yourockmedia@gmail.com
www.yourockradio.com
Visit our website to find out how to submit your music for airplay.

2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS

A man A plan A canal
1336 El Paso Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90065
PH: 323-255-3190
Graham MacRae graham@amanaplanacanal.com
www.amanaplanacanal.com
Music marketing company focusing on a select group of clients to gain exposure at college, non-comm, and specialty radio.

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

Japan Music Marketing
Nino Matsumoto biginjapan@jics.com
www.JapanMusicMarketing.com
"Big in Japan" - Resources and services to help artists/bands and record labels sell and promote music in Japan.

GRIT PR & Consulting
4207 SE Woodstock Blvd. #269, Portland, OR 97206
PH: 503-887-2644
gritpc@gmail.com ??
www.gritpr.com
Our services include publicity, marketing, radio promotion, tour press, product launches, social networking and more. We are extremely flexible to all needs and interests, and go beyond the regular practices of Publicity, Marketing and Public Relations. ??There are no templates for our service campaigns; everything we do is individualized. We base our plans on your personal interests and goals. ??We are active in both traditional approaches as well as the Social Media/2.0 culture, we and understand how to relate you to the online world. It's important to you and to us.

Mediavandals
174 Sagebrust St., Oshawa, ON L1J 7X2
PH: 905-626-2072
Sheila Hash sheila@mediavandals.com
www.mediavandals.com
Online music marketing, design & management company specializing in indie artists.

DMI Entertainment Group
12435 S. Parker Terr. Olathe, KS 66061
PH: 260-312-0207
David K. Meyer dmientertainment1@gmail.com
www.dmientertainmentgroup.cjb.net
A full service entertainment company, specializing in booking, management, promotions, sound, lighting etc.

PRThatRocks.com
PH: 415-233-7350 FX: 415-233-7350
Christopher Buttner chris@prthatrocks.com
www.prthatrocks.com
A San Francisco Bay Area-based PR agency specializing in the representation of Indie to internationally-recognized and award-winning entertainers, composers and recording artists, national and regional concert tours and events, legendary recording studios and production companies, and some of the best-known consumer and commercial entertainment technology manufacturers and musical instrument brands in the world.

Beyond Artist Management
744 Randolph Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55102
PH: 612-860-9928
Paul DiMartino paul@beyondartistmgmt.com
www.beyondartistmgmt.com
A boutique management firm committed to helping emerging artists and independent labels by offering a suite of services including: representation, publicity, strategic planning, booking, artist development, radio promotion, licensing and design services.

Your Army
Unit 2A, Queens Studio, 121 Salusbury Rd. London, NW6 6RG UK
PH: +44 (0) 207-644-6594 FX: +44 (0) 207-328-4447
contact@your-army.com
www.your-army.com
We'll get your music heard through our Club Promotion and Radio Plugging services. Our Blog Outreach service connects with high-profile bloggers who can ramp up interest and anticipation of new releases.

Goomba Music
6348 N. Milwaukee Ave. #301, Chicago, IL 60646
PH: 773-467-0880 FX: 773-467-8010
www.goombamusic.com
A diversified full service entertainment company specializing in consulting, radio promotion, publicity, retail marketing, online marketing, music publishing, merchandising, artist management, and physical and digital distribution.

Capacity Productions
PH: 407-687-6457
Rob M. sales@capacityproductions.net
www.capacityproductions.net
We promote hard throughout all our websites, Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, YouTube, iTunes, Reverbnation, IMDB, vimeo pages and online street teams. As a result, our clients receive 1000's of incoming Friends, fans, plays, likes, followers, views, customers and more!

SongVault
2260 Rutherford Rd. #111, Carlsbad, CA 92008
PH: 760-438-9555 x111
support@songvault.fm
www.songvault.fm
A music discovery and music certification site featuring an on demand radio network of stations for every genre possible that markets, promotes and sells the latest and most popular songs of independent/unsigned artists. Our objective is to create an online environment that replicates the music discovery format that has been successful for commercial label artists offline (through FM radio and music charts). We bring that same approach online for independent/unsigned artists by replacing the music industry method of filtering and releasing music on the radio with our own music certification process.

Vibe @ Night
Provost Road, Camden, London
PH: 07789-166-063
Chris Juson chris@vibeatnight.com
www.vibeatnight.com
We are London based promoters providing the biggest platform for up and coming unsigned bands to showcase their style and sound to the industry and public alike. We organise regular Unsigned Nights at some of London's top live music venues as well as industry only nights.

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.

The Rainmaker Media Group
398 Columbus Ave. PMB #183, Boston, MA 02116
PH: 617-445-4383
Rockergirl363@aol.com
www.therainmakermediagroup.com
We are fearlessly creative in the pursuit of press coverage for our clients, a dedication inherent in the fact that, as an independent publicity firm, we choose carefully which projects to take on. The Rainmaker Media Group staff is dedicated and enthusiastic and regularly goes beyond the call of duty, securing any opportunity that would be beneficial for the clients, whether it falls in the realm of conventional publicity or career development.

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
PERSON 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

Mezonic Records
4227 Morris Field Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208
PH: 704-577-5475
Mesaan Wuor mezonicmusic@rocketmail.com
www.mezonicrecords.com
A full service record and music production company. We also help artists with radio airplay, music videos, consulting and more!

Amok Recordings
148 Vidal St. N. Upper, Sarnia, ON N7T 5X7
PH: 519-330-9115
Justin Gray info@amokrecordings.com
www.amokrecordings.com
A free online independent music & art network/gallery/label. We are dedicated to the preservation of material which is either out-of-print or meant to exist beyond the confines of commerce.

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

Hello Music
www.hellomusic.com
An online A&R site where artists register and upload music for free, get feedback (strengths and areas for improvement), then get directed to partners who can assist the artist in improving their craft and targeting career success. We believe the opportunity to break through has never been greater. So stay plugged in, market yourself smarter, and continue to write and play great music...good things will eventually happen.

fargotube
www.fargotube.com
Upload and sell your videos, music and photography. Build your fan base!

Baeble
36 W. 10th St. 4th Fl. New York, NY 10011
PH: 212-260-9101
info@baeblemusic.com
www.baeblemusic.com
A unique, tour-de-force of the music video programming business, extending high quality programming across a large network of outlets. Recognizing the potential for massive content distribution and growth via a main website, partner sites, and even television, Baeble has run circles around the next best things and their so-called results. That's because Baeble does what no other player in the space has achieved high quality, targeted music programming that appears across the media spectrum. All of its shows and video can be seen on its own powerful proprietary platform and selections are also part of the global syndicated video economy via Hulu, YouTube, iTunes and more. Baeble's high quality programming also makes the jump to traditional, established television networks like MSG, VH1 and several international broadcasters.

Smashsongs
info@smashsongs.com
www.smashsongs.com
Made by songwriters for songwriters, Smashsongs is the premier online marketplace for songwriters, bands and artists to license and sell their songs, music and lyrics directly to T.V, Film, Media and other Artists. Smashsongs allows musicians and songwriters to be in control of their own material by entering into the type and format of contract that best suits their needs and wishes.

Tarnius Music
PO Box 888, Addison, IL 60101
PH: 888-418-8637
info@tarniusmusic.com
www.tarniusmusic.com
A unique independent music solution. We provide tools for unsigned artists and independent record labels to gain exposure and sell music to customers all over the world. We work like other stores, except the musicians control their music and keep more money! We take the music directly from the independent artist and get it out to more fans, whether you want to sell CDs, sell MP3 downloads (the highest quality 320 kbps), Vinyl, DVDs, T-Shirts, or anything else. Sell your music and merchandise, keep your money - it's that simple!

Good*Fella Media
info@GoodFellaMedia.com
www.goodfellamedia.com
Providing original Hip Hop content for over 5 years, Good*Fella Media continues it???s quest to bridge the gap between musicians and fans all over the world. Presenting Fans with an endless amount of services & Musicians with a reliable platform, Good*Fella Media owns the responsibility of being the premiere media outlet of our future generation that is right now. Visit our website for music and video submission details.

Juno Download
PO Box 45557, London, NW1 0UT UK
PH: +44 (0)20-7424-2800
www.junodownload.com
We have built a reputation as the most comprehensive source for new and back catalogue Dance music. We now have more than one million tracks available, and offer over 1500 new releases each week.

We7
Manches Bldg. 9400 Garsington Rd. Oxford Business Park, Oxford, OX4 2HN UK
PH: +44 (0)20-7117-0809 FX: +44 (0)20-7117-4774
labels@we7.com
www.we7.com
An outstanding new music destination where you can listen to, share and discover music for FREE, legally and safely. Visitors choose the music they want to hear and play full songs and albums online, on-demand at anytime. Customers can buy the music they love in high quality MP3 downloads.

thesixtyone
help@thesixtyone.com
www.thesixtyone.com
New artists make music and listeners decide what's good. We're nurturing a growing ecosystem where talented folks can sell songs and merchandise directly to their fans.

BalconyTV
www.balconytv.com
A leading daily online viral music show that features bands, musicians and other variety acts on balconies around the world.

MOGO
www.mogo.com.cn
China's #1 music TV channel.

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

Music Lunge
www.musiclunge.com
A social networking music services website developed to assist artists with digital music and music video distribution, business consulting, music publishing, radio distribution and artist development.

Supernova.com
410 Adelaide St. W. #200, Toronto, ON M5V 1S8
PH: 416-635-8885 FX: 416-638-6333
www.supernova.com
For over a decade, Supernova.com has set out to help Indie bands grow from garage to emerging, empower listeners to explore new music, and provide the music industry with the next wave of emerging artists. It is the only online music community which actively promotes its artists by producing over 250 live Battle of the Bands concerts to showcase their music and talents. By joining the Supernova.com social network and uploading their music and video, bands can easily find new listeners and gain limitless exposure.

Liquid Online Media
www.liquidonlinemedia.com
Liquid is like an online dating site for musicians and brands. We're 'hooking you up' with relevant, appropriate brands/bands and negotiating a deal that suits both parties. Musicians benefit from doing what they love, while brands incorporate music into their branding and marketing. Liquid means being smart with your music, throwing away the traditional 'rules' of publishing and record deals and bringing music to the forefront with real results. All brands and companies are suited to sound branding and with millions of advertisers around the world, musicians and their songs have the opportunity to reflect those brands. Liquid makes the connection happen.

The Tap Music
www.thetapmusic.com
An online community devoted to the creation, discovery, and support of quality music. This is a platform where all of the distinct players in the music community - musicians, music lovers, scouts and brand representatives - can connect and interact directly.

Digital Musician
www.digitalmusician.net
A community of musicians connecting and collaborating on music projects together. Registering enables you to share information about yourself with other members of the community and connect with them.You will have access to other members, join forum discussions and use our recording tool, the DMC for free.

Reshape-Music
www.reshape-music.com
A community-based music label which takes its inspiration from the principle of fair trade. You can subscribe in advance to the projects of our artists and in exchange you receive a special limited edition copy in the format of your choice (MP3, CD digipack or vinyl) as well as advantages (numbered screen print, access backstage).

WhoTune
www.whotune.com
The worlds premier FREE online music community promoting unsigned artists, music education, music products & music news, everything those involved in music making need.

SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND

6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL

MicroGiving.com
777 East Atlantic Ave. #312, Delray Beach, FL 33483
PH: 954-557-7884 FX: 561-892-2711
Vanessa Stewart vstewart@microgiving.com
www.microgiving.com
A free crowdfunding website that enables independent musicians to raise money to produce an album, purchase equipment, go on tour, or anything else to further their music careers. Musicians upload a picture or video pitch and then solicit their friends via social networks to make donations towards their funding goal.

MusikPitch
PH: 615-290-5702
support@musikpitch.com
www.musikpitch.com
An online marketplace that connects talented songwriters with music supervisors, studios, brands and anyone else looking for custom songs and music. Clients post their specific song requirements to MusikPitch, and a passionate community of songwriters from around the world compete by submitting their original tracks for each opportunity.

Yeah Live! TV
PO Box 30442, Oakland, CA 94607
contact@yeahlive.com
www.yeahlive.com
We're looking for bands of all genres that would like to perform a 30-minute set to a live studio audience and have the performance aired throughout California on AT&T's Universal Cable and on the Internet. There is no pay for this gig. Send your press kit to the above address.

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

The Learn to Play Lead Guitar Series
Steve Veloudos zebra24@msn.com
www.zebramusic.com/leadguitar/leadguitar.htm
I have created a new free seven videos guitar series called The Learn to Play Lead Guitar Series. In this series, students will learn the five positions of the minor and minor pentatonic scales as well as many cool licks that can be used for their lead guitar riffs. The video series was put together for students to learn how to play lead guitar quickly and efficiently. Steve did some research and found there was a lot of confusing and conflicting information on the Internet on exactly what to learn when a student wanted to learn how to play lead guitar. As a result, he put together this free video series. Included is a PDF download of all positions of the minor pentatonic and minor guitar scales. These two scales will start students down the correct path in learning how to become a great lead guitar player and will teach them how to solo on the entire guitar in any key. The video series is totally free, sign up for the series at the above web address.

MUSIC BOOKS PLUS
23 Hannover Dr., #7, St. Catharines, ON L2W 1A3
PH: 800-265-8481 FX: 888-665-1307
Maueren Jack mjack@nor.com
www.musicbooksplus.com
Your best source for music & audio books, CD-ROMs, DVDs, software & sheet music.

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. Use COUPON CODE "INDIEBIBLE" and receive $5 off!

6.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS

DaCast
www.dacast.com
Offers the most advanced but easy-to-use integrated platform for live-streaming and monetization on the internet. User-friendly channel management, three easy monetization options, and advanced analytics program make Dacast???s platform an unbeatable solution for companies that want to deliver live video content and engage with their target audience ??? anywhere in the world.

Dazzboard
info@dazzboard.com
www.dazzboard.com
Turn your browser into a media gateway! Easily transfer music from your PC or Mac to your portable devices, manage and back up your media and share to social networks.

Kickstarter
ht www.kickstarter.com
A new way to fund creative ideas and ambitious endeavors. We believe that a good idea, communicated well, can spread fast and wide and that a large group of people can be a tremendous source of money and encouragement. Kickstarter is powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded or no money changes hands.

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

Leeway's Home Grown Music Network
PO Box 340, Mebane, NC 27302
PH: 919-563 4923
www.homegrownmusic.net
We are people: independent bands, representatives, venues, stores, fans and people like you all working together to improve our world through good music! Physical distribution to stores, digital distribution, radio promo, publicity and tour marketing available.

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

Reach People Like You Would Want to be Reached.
by Derek Sivers, sivers.org
© 2010 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission

Would you rather have someone call you up in a dry business monotone, and start speaking a script like a telemarketer?

Or would you rather have someone be a cool person, a real person?

When you contact people, no matter how it's done (phone, email, mail, face-to-face) - show a little spunk. Stand apart from the crowd.

If it sounds like they have a moment and aren't in a major rush, entertain them a bit. Ask about their day and expect a real answer. Talk about something non-business for a minute or two.

Or - if they sound hectic, skip the "how are you?", skip the long introduction, ask your damn question and move out of the way.

This means you must know your exact question before you contact them, just in case that ultra-quick situation is needed.

Reach them like you would want to be reached. Imagine what kind of phone call or email YOU would like to get.

If you're contacting fans, imagine what kind of flyer they would like to get in their mailbox. Something dull and "just the facts" - or something a little twisted, creative, funny, entertaining and unique? Something corporate, or something artistic?

This is a creative decision on your part. Every contact with the people around your music (fans and industry) is an extension of your art. If you make depressing, morose, acoustic music, maybe you should send your fans a dark brown-and-black little understated flyer that's depressing just to look at.

Set the tone. Pull in those people who love that kind of thing. Proudly alienate those that don't.

If you're an in-your-face, tattooed, country-metal-speedpunk band, have the guts to call a potential booking agent and scream, "Listen you crazy dirtbag! I'm going to explode! Ah! Aaaaaaah!!!"

If they like that introduction, you've found a good match.

Be different. (Even if it's just in your remarkable efficiency.)

Everyone wants a little change in their day.

Derek Sivers is best known as the founder of CD Baby. A professional musician (and circus clown) since 1987, Derek started CD Baby by accident in 1998 when he was selling his own CD on his website, and friends asked if he could sell theirs, too. CD Baby was the largest seller of independent music on the web, with over $100M in sales for over 150,000 musician clients. After he won the 2003 World Technology Award, Esquire Magazine's annual "Best and Brightest" cover story said, "Derek Sivers is changing the way music is bought and sold... one of the last music-business folk heroes." In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby to focus on his new ventures to benefit musicians, including his new company MuckWork where teams of efficient assistants help musicians do their "uncreative dirty work". His current projects and writings are all at sivers.org . derek@sivers.org

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