The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections.
1. Publications that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations/Shows that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3s or videos
5. A wide range of Helpful Resources for recording artists
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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
D.A.M. Magazine
244 5th Ave. #D204, New York, NY 10001
PH: 718-874-1380 FX: 718-874-1380
Nicholi Hibbert submissions@dammagazine.com
www.DamMagazine.com
Dynamically Active Movements (D.A.M.) Magazine is a publication dedicated to upcoming & established talent in the music, art and fashion industries.
Good Music / Bad Music
Arrison Kirby submissions@goodmusicbadmusic.com
www.goodmusicbadmusic.com
Please submit your music for review. MP3's are fine.
Defiant Magazine
PO Box 9264, Warwick, RI 02889
PH: 401-300-2677
Assia contact@defiant-mag.com
www.defiant-mag.com
A music magazine remaining defiant against mainstream Hip Hop and R&B.
WordofSouth.com
Leon Bailey
LBailey@wordofsouth.com
www.wordofsouth.com
A place for southern Hip Hop. If you want to request an interview, advertise, submit review, release date, news, or anything, then please contact us.
Kweevak Music Magazine
38 Oliver Pl. Ringwood, NJ 07456
PH: 973-556-5400
Rich Lynch
mr_kweevak@yahoo.com
www.kweevak.com
We now guarantee CD reviews and a full 2-month main page artist spotlight feature for all bands that join our community!
Indie Music Universe
content@indiemusicuniverse.com
www.indiemusicuniverse.com
We have a variety of ways that artists can be featured on our site and get some great exposure from thousands of fans looking for some great indie music, news and events. Send us an email to if you have information on new releases, tours/shows, great videos or interesting band stories.
Insomniac Magazine
PO Box 569587, Orlando, FL 32856
Israel
insom@mindspring.com
www.insomniacmagazine.com
Features interviews, articles and reviews. Insomniac’s founders have been involved within the industry and culture of Hip Hop for over two decades. Our mission statement is very simple: “Insomniac is dedicated to providing quality Hip Hop related media and products for those who can’t sleep on Hip Hop.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
RadioUgly
PO Box 4878, Queensbury, NY 12804
Ken Lytle
kenlytle@gmail.com
www.radiougly.us
We are an internet radio station streaming Rock and Metal.
Holistic Globe Radio
www.holisticgloberadio.com
We are opening the door to a new age of transformational broadcasting. The Time is NOW. Holistic Globe Radio marks a new shift into a new age of transformational broadcasting. We are a new and fresh exclusive network for worldwide spiritual, new age and environmental broadcast with a dedicated programming for the holistic, alternative, earth friendly and metaphysical practices.We are presently opening our doors to new talent and gifted healers seeking representation, exposure and empowerment. We welcome all gifted ( from anywhere in the world) including New Age artists & musicians.
Goom Radio
101 Hudson St. #3612, Jersey City, NJ 07302
www.goomradio.com
We are dedicated to helping new, independent and undiscovered artists get their music heard. To submit your music for airplay, please mail audio CDs to our address.
Outstanding Music
PO Box 2111, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
PH: 714-377-7447
Earl Beecher
Beecher@OutstandingMusic.com
www.kbeach.org
A two-hour weekly world-wide radio show from the campus of California State University, Long Beach. I have been hosting that show since mid-November 1999.
KYHY
PO Box 3422, Burbank, CA 91508
Jerry
j.dailey@925thewhy.com
www.925kyhy.com
We have rocked Burbank, Los Angeles County and the World since May 1, 2008 and we continue to do so for one reason – independent music.
Almost Live with Gary Garver
Gary Garver
gary@exscape.TV
www.exscape.tv
A new global radio show is seeking Acoustic acts. Gary Garver, who for many years was Howard Stern's intrepid entertainment reporter, is producing a new, live show that is completely interactive. Broadcast via syndicateradio.tv, Garver explains, "My plan is to go way beyond shock radio." Garver also produces and hosts a program called Almost Live on Exscape.tv. For information on how you can submit your act for consideration, contact Gary.
YouRockRadio.com
Uncle Indie
yourock@yourockradio.com
www.yourockradio.com
The way radio was meant to be! In todays world of playlists and radio with zero personality You Rock Radio stands apart from the rest! Give us a listen and see what you've been missin'. We play the best Pop, Rock and Variety music the internet has to offer!
eoRadio
PH: 303-808-8140
Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com
www.eoradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.
Unsigned Artists Radio
Julian Bankston
julian@uaradio.net
www.uaradio.net
Our primary goal to provide you with a new revenue and distribution model for your music. You will also be featured on our internet radio station which is broadcast globally.
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS
Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion
1828 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90404
PH: 310-998-8305 FX: 310-998-8323
Bryan Farrish airplay@radio-media.com
http://www.radio-media.com
Indie airplay promotion to commercial, commercial specialty, and college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada.
South Beach Marketing (SBMP)
7332 Erin Ct. Longmont, CO 80503
PH: 303-952-0249
Amanda Alexandrakis
info@MusicPromotion.com
www.musicpromotion.com
Specializes in the Adult Contemporary radio format.Our expertise has helped many artists attain national radio airplay and has been highly successful in charting our clients on national radio charts. Helping our clients succeed in commercial radio is a top priority. SBMP utilizes our extensive network of individual and label relationships within the music industry to help elevate your project to the next level of promotion. From the established artist on a major label to the indie band, SBMP can work for you.
Airplay Specialists
1100 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212
PH: 615-364-5145 FX: 615-321-2244
info@airplayspecialists.com
www.airplayspecialists.com
We have a personal relationship with the 1300+ stations that collectively comprise the secondary Country radio marketplace.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Independent Distribution Collective
880 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94107
PH: 415-292-7007 FX: 415-292-5007
newmusic@independentdistro.com
www.independentdistro.com
Helping the next generation of musicians get their music to market. Never before has a distributor opened its doors to the thousands of talented artists who work so hard to score a record deal. The idea is that many of these people could bring a CD to market, without the overhead of a middle man. IDC will actively promote its services to the thousands of bands and solo artists who have spent years trying to secure that ever-elusive distribution deal. "Independent Music Moving Forward!"
Transition Music Corporation
PO Box 2586, Toluca Lake, CA 91610
PH: 323-860-7074 FX: 323-860-7986
submissions@transitionmusic.com
www.transitionmusic.com
We currently provide music for six networks, over twenty television series, and our titles exceeded 95,000 television performances in the 08 - 09 season. We are always looking for great to music for our clients in film, television and commercials. If you are interested in getting music to us, check out our submission policy.
1080 Sounds
167 Cherry St. #435, Milford, CT 06460
Phil Hovey
phil@1080sounds.com
http://www.1080sounds.com
Provides aspiring musicians with services to jump start, manage and maintain a career of creation. We are currently working with Acoustic Singer/Songwriters.
MusicSUBMIT
34 E. 23rd St, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10029
PH: 917-512-2958
Michael
support@musicsubmit.com
www.MusicSUBMIT.com
Promotes your music to the decision makers at Internet radio stations, music blogs, online music magazines and more, AND we give you a full report of everything we do for you!
Nina Denny Public Relations
PO Box 1248, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
PH: 315-323-1058 FX: 877-349-0225
Nina
ndenny@ninadenny.com
www.ninadenny.com
PR with a personal touch, affordable rates and music expertise.
Big Noise Management
11 S. Angell St. #336, Providence, RI 02906
PH: 401-274-4770
Al Gomes
al@bignoisenow.com
www.bignoisenow.com
We do artist development, A&R, music marketing, and film and TV licensing. 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. We also run Big Noise Records.
Miles High Productions
PO Box 93157, Hollywood, CA 90093
PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829
mhpmanagement@mileshighproductions.com
www.mileshighproductions.com
Created to bridge the gap of companies working directly with music artists and entertainment based projects who are in need of additional marketing support. MHP also focuses on non-music ventures such as corporate brand building, cosmetics, gaming, sports and other industries. MHP’s goal is to elevate your product or artist to a higher ground in an expedient timeframe by exposing them to new and existing online audiences. MHP also focuses on taking our campaigns one step further by cross-promoting all traditional methods of marketing with online opportunities for further outreach. @MilesHigh
Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions
325 W. 38th St. #505, New York, NY 10018
PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380
Ariel Hyatt
ah@arielpublicity.com
www.arielpublicity.net
Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers!
Downtown Marketing
2087 Union St. #2, San Francisco, CA 94123
PH: 415-567-5652 FX: 415-567-5990
celiahirschman@mac.com
www.downtownmarketing.com
A music business consulting firm founded by industry veteran, Celia Hirschman. The goal is to provide extensive experience in micro & macro marketing for label management and artist development, at a reasonable cost.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS
Outstanding Records
PO Box 2111, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
PH: 714-377-7447
Earl Beecher
Beecher@OutstandingMusic.com
www.outstandingmusic.com
I have over 170 artists who have released material with me. Most of them are constantly releasing new material. New artists are joining my labels almost weekly. There are over 400 CDs available on my label website. Most of them are now downloadable through iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, Amazon, E-music and Yahoo Music.
Electronic Eel Records
2324 S. Rosewood St., Philadelphia, PA 19145
PH: 215-768-8303
Michael Spinka info@electroniceel.com
www.electroniceel.com
Indie-Electronic music record label. Synthpop, Ambient, IDM, Shoegaze, Organic, Electropop etc.
Kaos Records
374 Pearl St. #12J, New York, NY 10038
PH: 1-917-302-5242
cedric.streeter@kaosrecordsllc.com
www.kaosrecordsllc.com
A vehicle for artists, musicians, producers and songwriters of any genre to display their ideas and talents by recording fresh, innovative music. We are dedicated to cultivating the best talent and giving our artists the opportunity to grow with us.
Island Girl Records
islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com
www.deannadove.com/IGRecords
A unique record label in that we are here to help one another and that is exactly what we intend to do. 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. We will work as a team that all works for the same mission. Regardless of where you live, we can work together to make IGR work to build your career.
AIF Records/Music Productions
PO Box 691, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
PH: 914-510-9022
Robert
aifrecords@verizon.net
www.robertjackson.net
Inclusion of your release, to be sold online on the robertjackson.net merchandise catalog, internet marketing of site, distribution setup with traditional retail CD distributors and internet distributors, coordinated mailouts to radio stations of release, mailouts to press, internet radio and press and record pools. Real promotion follow up. Your CD should be retail ready and barcoded if seeking retail distribution. We welcome ALL genres of music!
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Gestalt Digital Distribution
www.gestaltdigital.com
We connect artists with digital retailers like iTunes, e-Music, Amazon and more. Getting Digital Distribution for your music is easy. One set up fee, ever. No recurring annual fees of any kind!
NakedIndie.com
9246 Souffle Cir. Loveland, OH 45140
PH: 513-697-0030
Jason Appleton jason@mmabigshow.com
www.nakedindie.com
A social networking platform that offers songs, videos and concert ticketing for indie artists.
Newbanddaily.com
www.newbanddaily.com
A music newsletter that helps musicians reach out to new fans. With the simple idea of uploading your music and creating a profile, New Band Daily sends out one free download to their subscribers everyday. Not only is this a great way to get your band exposure on a global scale, but it's an innovative way to keep the industry on its toes.
You Rock Media Group
PH: 973-931-3169
Dominic Cioffi
dominic.cioffi@yourockmediagroup.com
www.yourockmediagroup.com
Upload your music to the website to be discovered by music fans worldwide. Sell your music through our online music store.
Indie Charts
info@indiecharts.com
www.indiecharts.com
Indie music reviews, music charts, indie radio & free music downloads!
JukeBoxAlive
311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
PH: 828-232-0016
Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com
jukeboxalive.com
Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off.
SECTION FIVE: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
5.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
Twolia
inquiry@twolia.com
www.twolia.com
Twolia is a fun, new site for actresses, independent musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and creative women seeking a stage for their many talents. Twolia champions women by presenting their talent, art and merchandise to an eager audience seeking a new online experience. The site’s features include the sale of music by independent female musicians, an online shopping mall, talent contests, television and film awards, a Screening Room with films produced or directed by women, blogs on a variety of topics, and a series of WebTV shows hosted by actresses everywhere. Every artist that signs up gets a free copy of The Indie Bible (a value of $43.95).
COSMO Coalition (Coalition of Songwriter & Music Organizations)
PH/FX: 818-831-1704
info@cosmocoaltion.org
www.cosmocoalition.org
Just as other products and services providers have formed “boards” or “associations,” music too is a product and those who create music are the providers or producers. And so, we as music providers and service organizations are worthy of an association—a coalition to promote, advance, advocate and help further our financial and mission successes. Our COSMO mission is to act on behalf of our community nonprofit and education-based member organizations as well as on behalf of independent music producers and publishing artists, to promote awareness, recognize achievement and to advocate, represent, support and assist in the success and advancement of us all.
Band for the Day
Ged Brockie
ged@bandfortheday.com
www.bandfortheday.com
Band promotion site for unsigned bands with free merchandising shop for all bands.
Bandit A&R Newsletter
68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK
PH: +44-1983-524110
John
bandit.icb@aweber.com
http://www.banditnewsletter.com
Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc.
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION
OASIS CD Manufacturing
7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Delair, NJ 08110
PH: 540-987-8810 FX: 540-987-8812
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.
Progressive Media & Music
2116 Southview Ave. Tampa, FL 33606
PH: 813-251-8093 FX: 813-251-6050
info@progressivecds.com
www.progressivecds.com
For over a quarter of a century we have been manufacturing the highest quality duplicated media available.
From compact discs, cd rom, audio cassettes, dvd’s to vhs tapes we have been your trusted, one stop solution. If you can play it, hear it, or see it Progressive Media & Music has always been the first choice when the project really matters. Ask about getting a free custom printed full color t-shirt of your album art!!!
Crystal Clear Disc and Tape
10486 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75238
PH: 800-880-0073 FX: 214-349-3819
Jim jim@crystalclearsound.com
http://www.crystalclearcds.com
Need CDs? For over 30 years, thousands of artists across the country have trusted Crystal Clear to take their Audio CD duplication, DVD replication and cassette tape manufacturing projects from concept to finished product. We can do it all - from full-color art design and digital mastering and editing to professional "retail-ready" duplication and packaging. 1000 CDs for $999. 1000 Promo CD Pack for $599. 1000 DVDs for $1499!
Disc2Day
2113 S. 48th St. #103, Tempe, AZ 85282
PH: 602-438-4848 FX: 602-438-2929
www.disc2day.com
A CD DVD duplication and replication company that works closely with the customer to fulfill his or her individual needs. We offer high-quality, professional services with some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. If CD replication or DVD replication is what you are looking for, we have your solution. With our state-of-the-art facility we can handle any size job, from one to a million or more.
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.
CD Rollout
4001 Pacific Coast Hwy. #104, Torrance, CA 90505
PH: 310-791-7624 FX: 310-406-2109
Mike Naylor
info@cdrollout.com
www.cdrollout.com
We offer CD and DVD replication, manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your project. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies.
Play-It Productions
259 W. 30th St. 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10001
PH: 212-695-6530 FX: 212-695-4304
info@play-itproductions.net
www.play-itproductions.net
Founded in 1990 to provide local musicians and other content owners with a one stop solution for all of their duplication and graphic needs no matter the size of the project.
5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING
The Mastering Room
480 Baldur Run St., Las Vegas, NV 89148
PH: 415-948-4734
Greg Forsberg
info@themasteringroom.com
www.themasteringroom.com
World Class CD Mastering and Replication. Give your music the edge over your competition. Luxury Mastering at indie rates.
Diamondisc Audio
204 Still Water Cir. Nashville, TN 37221
PH: 615-662-6870 FX: 615-662-6870
Doug Diamond
info@diamondiscaudio.com
www.diamondiscaudio.com
A full service multimedia company specializing in CD Mastering services as well as Short-Runs of CDs and DVDs, CD/DVD
replication, digital editing, enhanced CD development, song catalog archiving, audio restoration, MP3 mastering, multi-track to stereo mixing, 5.1 Surround Sound mixing and mastering, website design, digital content delivery, video editing, DVD authoring, graphic design and much more. Chances are, if it has to do with digital media - we do it!
Sonosphere Mastering
PH: 514-270-2619 FX: 514-270-8157
Bryan Martin
bryan@sonosphere.ca
www.sonosphere.ca
Mastering provides the bridge between the recording studio and the marketplace. It is a qualitative as well as an artistic process. It is the last chance to correct any problems while providing an opportunity to maximize the transfer of information between artist and listener. Because that is what music really is: a transfer of information. At Sonosphere I try and optimize this connection so the message arrives to the listener with maximum clarity. Let me bring out the very best in your recording.
5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
Sinergy Merchandising Concepts (SMC)
PO Box 1908, Spring Hill, TN 37174
PH: 615-261-8592 (Nashville, TN)
PH: 714-989-8008 (Orange County, CA)
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 February of 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.
Just Buttons
www.justbuttons.org
Looking for high quality custom buttons at a price that won't break the bank? Whether you need ten or ten thousand , Just Buttons has a package for you. Our high quality 1", 1.25", 1.75", 2.25", 3.50", 2" Square, and 2.50 x 3.50 rectangle pins are perfect for political campaigns, bands, promotions, charities, non-profits, wedding favors, and much more. Need design help? Not a problem, contact us today and we'll make your vision a reality. We also offer key chains, bottle opener, and magnets. All of our prices include full color, set up, and FREE SHIPPING (to USA and on non-RUSH orders).
5.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
The Hook Studios
PH: 818-759-4665
Mike Frenchik
mike@thehookstudios.com
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.
John Pearse Strings
PO Box 295, Center Valley, PA 18034
PH: 610-691-3302 FX: 610-691-3304
info@jpstrings.com
www.jpstrings.com
A line of music strings designed especially for the professional musician. English studio musician John Pearse first began researching into music string manufacture in the mid-sixties. The first person, ever, to teach guitar on television - his BBC lessons have been seen in six countries while his PBS series, STRING ALONG, was shown in most US television markets whilst becoming perhaps the best selling video guitar course both nationally and internationally.
5.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS
SoundsAtlanta
PO Box 49266, Atlanta, GA 30359
PH: 404-329-9438
Bill Tullis
soundsatlanta@aol.com
www.soundsatlanta.com
Our goal is to provide world-class quality recordings and products without breaking your budget. We have the latest gear and technology to make your next project perfect. Our turnkey approach makes it easy to do all production phases in one place, or mix and match for any task. No project is too large or small. We specialize in all styles of music, from Bach to Rock.
Muzik Studio
14 Chesler Sq. Succasunna NJ 07876
PH: 973-927-7250
www.muzikstudio.com
A state of the art high quality audio recording studio featuring PRO TOOLS HD8. We truly have the best equipment available. What we have over and above other studios is a friendly atmosphere to help keep the creative force alive and well.
4th Street Recording
1211 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
PH: 310-395-9114
Kathleen Robinson Wirt
info@4thstreetrecording.com
www.4thstreetrecording.com
19 bands signed. 11 gold & platinum albums. 4 LA music award winners - 2006 and 2007. 2 American Idol finalists. One of the top ten US studios under $100/hour (Performing Songwriter Magazine).
5.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
Indie Week Toronto
www.indieweek.com
Giving Indie artists a chance to participate, be seen and be discovered, it's as simple as that. Additionally chances to meet and learn from industry professionals are also abundant. I have seen so many great bands that deserve attention and success; INDIE WEEK is just one more opportunity for bands to get a leg up. The best way to apply is online through Sonicbids www.sonicbids.com
Harris Institute
118 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON M5A 2R2
PH: 416-367-0178 FX: 416-367-5534
info@harrisinstitute.com
www.harrisinstitute.com
A leader in music industry education since 1989. Students have come from over sixty countries and every province in Canada. A 68 member award winning faculty teaches the private college's 100 students.
5.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS
SongManager for Bento
PH: 702-510-0711 FX: 702-233-2251
Paul Bordenkircher
paul@mesasand.com
www.songmanagerforbento.com
A new software to help indie songwriters and artists manage their song catalog. Do you have trouble keeping track of all your original songs - when and where they’ve been recorded, pitches you’ve made to other artists, film and TV listings, and more? Can’t keep track of which songs have been copyrighted? SongManager for Bento is your affordable answer to music publisher software. By combining the simplicity and power of Bento -- built by the makers of FileMaker Pro -- you can now get your song catalog under control. And maybe your music career.
FourFour
775 E. Blithedale Ave. #377, Mill Valley, CA 94941
PH: 415-462-0387
Steven Pennington steve@fourfour.com
www.fourfour.com
A brand-new, totally free online artist management platform that enables bands and musicians to create and manage their official website.
Musicians Toolkit
www.musicianstoolkit.com
1000's SOLD @ $19.95 - NOW $0.00! Packed with essential tools to save you time and money, the
ToolKit gives you a competitive advantage in the music business.
Comes with over 50 articles, printable copyright forms, templates
for common music items like flyers, music fonts, musician papers,
software, and much more - all for the cost of shipping ($6.95).
It enhances your long term chances of success in the music
industry. Designed for musicians, indie record labels,
and industry.
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
5.8 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Kompoz
13015 SW 89 Pl. #119, Miami, FL 33176
www.kompoz.com
We have launched an innovative online publishing feature, which allows musicians to self-publish completed collaboration projects, while retaining all rights to the original work. Musicians can use Kompoz to launch a collaboration project, work with other musicians around the world to complete the song, and they can now publish that song and offer customized licensing options for use in films, TV, and other commercial projects.
Loudcrowd
www.loudcrowd.com
A community for music fans. Designed for consumers that want to do more than just listen, the Loudcrowd experience provides a constant stream of new music while offering an evolving and connected series of music-themed games with friends.
SECTION SIX: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
FIX IT IN THE RECORDING!
by Greg Forsberg, President/Chief Engineer, The Mastering Room
© 2009 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
"Fix it in the mix". These five words probably take more credit for more mediocre sounding records than any other recording studio mishap in history. Just the sound of those words combined into one sentence sends chills up my spine, and after you adopt these simple, common sense recording practices, you will never utter those words again.
Keep It Short!
The single most important thing you can do to create great sounding tracks is to take pristine care of your audio signal on the way to tape, and the best way to do that is to create the shortest, cleanest path to the multi-track recorder humanly possible. Start cleaning your path with the cables that you use. Invest some money in high quality Mogami or Monster Cable even if you can only afford a stereo pair, and use them for everything. Keep the cable length as short as possible. If your instrument is 3 feet from your multi-track, don't have 20 feet of cable coiled on the floor below them. The shorter the path, the more detail will remain intact with your audio signal. This is especially true with low level signals such as those between your microphone and whatever preamp you are using. Remove all equipment that is not absolutely necessary from the signal path and whenever possible, skip the board and plug directly into the multi-track. The difference is amazing.
Kill the Noise!
Listen extra close for any hiss, hum or buzz. I'm sure we think we all do this automatically, but I mean REALLY listen. The ultimate test is to put on a pair of headphones and listen when the instrument is not playing. If you hear any noise whatsoever, hunt it down cable by cable, machine by machine until you find it and eliminate it. All small noises combine together over multiple tracks and when your finished mixes get to a mastering room with an incredible monitor system, the noise will stick out like a sore thumb. The bottom line here is take your time and don't ever hit record when you hear even the slightest hum or buzz.
Red Lights Mean Stop!
When the multi-track is in record, your eyes should be glued to its meters. The pretty green lights should be dancing about ¾ of the way up the meter and if you see them waltz into the red, even for a second, stop the recording, fix the levels and start again. When dealing with analog tape, a little red sounds great at times. In the digital world, it is nasty. I know this is common information, but you know you are guilty of saying "Oh, it's ok, it just touched red for a second." It is not ok. It's lazy and it sounds bad. Just do it again.
Manic Compression!
The compressor is probably the most abused piece of recording gear in the studio, and again, when we use them, we need to think "less is more". A lot of people will compress everything that goes to tape because they think they have to. The truth is, if your sounds are coming from a drum machine or synth, you likely need very little or no compression to achieve great levels to tape and "up front" sound. Keep in mind, a certain amount of compression and/or limiting will need to be done in the mastering process in order to bring your tracks up to a competitive level in comparison to other commercial music, so go light in the recording. Compressors are noisy and have a flattening effect on your audio, and in the recording process, you should be thinking "3-D sound". Some instruments really benefit from careful compression but again "less is more".
Remove MP3 From Your Vocabulary!
MP3's sound like garbage and have no place in music production. End of story. Think about it, a song in .wav or .aif format is roughly 40mb. A "decent" .mp3 is 6mb. Where did all the audio data go? The answer is right in the trash. If someone gives you a prerecorded instrument in mp3 format, you need to demand a .wav or .aif. That's all there is to it. In fact, if you are taking the engineers seat on your own music, don't even listen to mp3's in your ipod. They will just skew your perception of what sounds good.
All of these practices are strictly adhered to in major studios, so why should it matter if you are working in a project studio, a bedroom or a million dollar studio? Today we have the technology to make a record in a broom closet that would have cost $200,000 ten years ago. The only difference is the care and professionalism given to the music. Take extra time, be extra picky, and make better sounding records!
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