Music Promotion, Marketing and Distribution Newsletter

October 2015

The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections:

1. Publications, Review Websites and Music Blogs that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations, Shows and Podcasts that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors, Distributors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Websites 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

American Songwriter
PO Box 330249, Nashville, TN 37203
PH: 615-321-6096
info@americansongwriter.com
www.americansongwriter.com
Interviews, writing tips, industry news, reviews, lyric contests and more. facebook.com/AmericanSongwriterMagazine @AmerSongwriter

BLURT Magazine
PO Box 2310, Fairview, NC 28730
Fred Mills BlurtEditor@gmail.com
www.blurtonline.com
Raises the bar for modern music and entertainment by combining insightful features, irreverent interviews, relentless reviews, and first-class design standards. It is recommended that in many instances you should contact individual writers as they are the ones who pitch reviews, features and other projects to the editorial staff. @BlurtMagazine

Absolutely Gospel Music
432 Gresham Ln. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
admin@absolutelygospel.com
www.absolutelygospel.com
News, information, artist interviews, CD reviews and more! All submissions must be in CD format and are non-returnable. We do not accept demo CDs (2-3 song demo CDs) or cassettes for review. Please include a brief description of the group/artist and a location (website, etc) that the project might be purchased from A promo pack is preferred but not required. The CD/Project must also contain the CD cover for scanning and use on the website. CDs with no CD cover will not be reviewed. facebook.com/absolutelygospel @absolutelygospl

Music Feeds
PO Box 3311, Marrickville Metro, NSW 2204 Australia
contact@musicfeeds.com.au
www.musicfeeds.com.au
Bringing you the latest Aussie & international news, reviews and interviews. facebook.com/musicfeeds @musicfeeds

All About Jazz
1693 Meadow Glen Dr. Lansdale, PA 19446
Michael Ricci comments@allaboutjazz.com
www.allaboutjazz.com
Jazz & Blues magazine/resource. You must become a member to get a review. Check our website for our list of reviewers.

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SECTION TWO: RADIO STATIONS, SHOWS AND PROMOTERS

2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS

ROCKWIRED Radio
PH: 505-255-1468
BRiAN LUSH djlush@rockwired.com
www.rockwired.com
Online radio that rocks! Every artist that comes to ROCKWIRED comes from a different place, not just in terms of genre but in terms of who they are as people - real individuals. You never know what's going to happen next. If you are interested in sending material for ROCKWIRED to consider, please send MP3s or WAV files to our e-mail address. @ROCKWiRED

Electric Boogaloo - WREK
350 Ferst Dr. NW. #2224, Atlanta, GA 30313
PH: 404-894-2468
Alexander Mackintosh music.director@wrek.org
www.wrek.org
Throughout the ages, many have sought to attain the conscious spiritual levels required to channel such a program of harmonious bliss. Healing, personal growth, and funkentelechy. Join the mass mediation upon which world healing levels are dependent. It's a Funk show, dammit! Just sit back and relax as we do it to you in 3-D. @wrekboogaloo

Hillbilly Jukebox Radio - Rhein Welle
Hauptstrasse 62, 65396 Walluf, Germany
PH: (0611) 60-99-335
Rolf Hierath cashville@gmx.de
www.radio-rheinwelle.de
Authentic Country music show. Only the real thing is good enough.

Jam The Hype
media@jamthehype.com
www.jamthehype.com
We are the fresh new look on Christian Hip Hop and Urban culture. We bring together our 24/7 radio stream, the top syndicated FM radio show in Christian Hip Hop, a dope in-depth website, and now TV coverage of live concerts and events - all on your phone, tablet or the web. Jam The Hype is known for introducing some of the hottest Christian hip-hop, rap, & urban gospel music, videos, news, and lifestyle content to the world. Let us share yours! Our guidelines are meant to provide us with enough information to best promote your product on our multiple platforms. Please visit our submission page to find out how to submit your audio or video files. facebook.com/jamthehype @JamTheHype

Let There Be Rock - Phoenix Radio
D Mill, Dean Clough Mills, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5AX UK
PH: 01422-365923
Gemma & Simon letthereberock8.10@gmail.com
www.phoenixfm.co.uk
The show looks at music from the distant and not so distant past, the current Rock news, gigs, new and upcoming releases, plus bands to watch out for in the future! Get in contact with us by sending an album, an EP or even just an MP3, a band biography and any upcoming gig listings and we'll give you some exposure on the show! @Phoenix967FM

JazzED AND BLUE
PH: 505-255-1468
BRiAN LUSH djlush@rockwired.com
www.rockwired.com
Features the welcome tones of Jazz. @ROCKWiRED

Stingray Music
730 Wellington, Montreal, QC H3C 1T4
PH: 514-664-1244
musicsubmissions@stingray.com
www.stingray.com
A leading business-to-business multi-platform music and in-store media solutions provider operating on a global scale, reaching an estimated 135 million Pay-TV subscribers in 127 countries. Stingray delivers high quality music and video content on a number of platforms including Digital TV, IPTV, the Internet, mobile devices and game consoles. Geared towards both businesses and individuals, the company's commercial entities include Stingray Music, Stingray Concerts, Stingray Music Videos, Stingray Ambiance and Stingray Karaoke. The company also offers a number of business solutions through its Stingray Business division. facebook.com/GalaxieMusic @Stingray_Music

Fuego Beats Radio
Fuego info@fuegobeats.com
www.fuegobeats.com
Broadcasts a distinctive blend of talk radio interviews with a mix of Hip Hop, Pop and R&B music from emerging musicians. Topics range from celebrity gossip to controversial issues relevant to a modern society, as well as pop culture. Submit your music via our ONLINE FORM. Send us an e-mail if you would like to be considered for an interview. @WFBS981

2.2 RADIO PROMOTERS

CIMG, LLC
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357
Tony Bates contact@cimgllc.com
www.cimgllc.com
Our Radio Promotion work focuses on relevant radio stations (terrestrial and online), especially college radio stations, in the U.S., Canada and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Our staff works daily to build relationships with radio stations, regional promoters, music/entertainment publications and websites, and media outlets throughout North America as well as in eastern and central Europe. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc

Howard Rosen Promotion
521 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #15, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
PH: 805-382-2200 FX: 805-201-7816
info@howiewood.com
www.howiewood.com
Since 1985 We have been helping artists reach their goals of obtaining radio airplay, expanding their fan base, and creating awareness throughout the industry. @Howiewoodpromo

SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC

3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY

Atom Splitter PR
PO Box 1670, Rutherford, NJ 07070
PH: 201-965-8768
Amy Sciarretto amy@atomsplitterpr.com
www.atomsplitterpr.com
An independent, full-service boutique music PR Firm. Amy Sciarretto has over 15 years experience in the Rock industry and delivers aggressive PR campaigns tailored for maximum exposure. facebook.com/atomsplitterpr @atomsplitterpr

Elliptic Artist Management
www.ellipticmgmt.com
A full-service artist management company founded in 2014 by industry veterans Brian Ross & Jess Thibodeau, Elliptic employs an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach to personal management and artist development. With extensive expertise in artist development, A&R, touring, festivals, licensing, TV & film, technology, marketing, and branded entertainment, Elliptic Artist Mgmt. endeavors to stay one step ahead of the constantly shifting landscape of the music industry, continually forging and expanding their roles as artist managers, while encapsulating a fresh and unique approach towards their clients ever-changing set of needs. facebook.com/ellipticartistmgmt

MTS Management
Michael Stover michael@mtsmanagementgroup.com
www.mtsmanagementgroup.com
Specializing in full-service artist management, publicity and promotions, and social media campaigns for new and established independent artists and indie labels, MTS Management is on the cutting edge of today's new music business. @MTSManagement

Hart Street Entertainment
1451 Elm Hill Pike #313, Nashville, TN 37210
PH: 615-645-9592
Zach Farnum info@HartStreetEntertainment.com
www.hartstreetentertainment.com
Country music promotion. There are a lot of facets of the music industry that can prove challenging when facing them alone. Let us take on the challenge with you while we work to develop you, your artistry, and your brand. One of the cornerstones of an artist's career is fan engagement. We recognize the importance of keeping your fans happy and we're going to work to make sure we have content to deliver them through strategic marketing. Our public relations skills are sure to increase your brand's visibility. Need help on a social media campaign? About to release an album and you need some press? Let's work together to maximize your impressions. facebook.com/HartStreetEntertainment @HartStreetEnt

Jones & Co.
PO Box 25072, Halifax, NS B3M 4H4
PH: 902-429-9005
Sheri Jones sheri@jonesandcompany.ca
www.jonesandcoartistmanagement.com
We measure our success by the success of the artists we represent. To date, those artists have played thousands of gigs, won dozens and dozens of awards, have achieved gold and platinum selling records, hit top 10 radio chart positions, and have garnered domestic and international recognition.

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

CIMG, LLC
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357
Tony Bates contact@cimgllc.com
www.cimgllc.com
We provide Social Media Marketing and Social Commerce Solutions for our clients, in addition to Artist Management and Record Label Services. We work with artists, record labels, agencies, events, and brands of all kinds that want to effectively engage their supporters and fans via social media. Considering the global marketplace and international appeal, we offer our services in several languages as well, when appropriate to meet your goals. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc

3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS

Buzz Records
Ian Chai demos@buzzrecords.ca
www.buzzrecords.ca
Punk label. A haven for misanthropes and select sonic mutants. facebook.com/buzzrecordsTO @BuzzRecordsTO

SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS

Sound Saves
www.soundsaves.com
Connects musicians and audiences through a peer-to-peer, socio-economic, sharing, and social impact music publishing automation. Through sharing resources, stories and music with good intent, Sound Saves finds opportunities for musicians in film, TV, commercials, and distribution. Sound Saves offers an healthy alternative to buy and sell music with a portion of proceeds going to towards implementing innovative health solutions through music is medicine. facebook.com/soundsaves @soundsaves

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

MAGNIFI
artists@magnifi.fm
www.magnifi.fm
The world's first interactive social music platform that benefits artists, venues and fans. With a patented and unique take on "local radio" and its seamless "listen to live" journey, MAGNIFI enables fans to listen to tracks selected by touring artists, and then book tickets to their concerts. Thanks to the MAGNIFI platform fans get to listen to great curated music for free, venues enjoy increased ticket sales and artists can grow their main revenue stream and serve their fans better. @magnifi_fm

SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND

6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL

Smooth Jazz Calendar
smoothJazzwebmaster@gmail.com
www.smoothJazzcalendar.com
Consolidated, up-to-date listings of contemporary Jazz events worldwide. Each event provides links to artists and venue and/or event details. This site features instrumental Jazz, not Jazz vocals. I include singers only when they are listed in a festival or event's line-up that also features instrumental Jazz. In general, artists or bands who feature vocals in most of their songs are not included here, if I am aware of that. (A band may have a huge instrumental hit but feature vocals in 90% of their set lists without my knowledge.). 2. I include artists only if they have a website of some sort - a Reverbnation page or a public (not personal) Facebook page also are fine - and a way for visitors to hear a bit of the artist's music, either on the musician's site or at iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon etc. 3. Generally I require two confirmations of an event before listing - one from the artist and one from the venue or a separate EventBrite page, public Facebook event, an online newspaper listing, etc. This helps to avoid issues with dates that are not yet fully confirmed. I will include dates confirmed by a venue or festival, even if not yet listed on an artist's website since I assume they have a contract in hand. 4. I generally do not include Jazz events that are part of political gatherings or religious services unless it is a benefit concert of some type. facebook.com/SmoothJazzCalendar @SmJazzCalendar

Festival Network Online
PO Box 18839, Asheville, NC 28814
PH: 828-658-2779 FX: 828-645-3374
Julie Cochrane julie@festivalnet.com
www.festivalnet.com
Lists more than 10,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. @_festivalnet

6.2 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL

She Sings Out Loud (SSOL)
Emma Back emma@emmasong.com
www.shesingsoutloud.com
Helps women performers move beyond the barriers of fear, doubt and shame that are impacting your experience of being heard and seen and keeping you stuck in a limited experience of your true creative voice and self-expression. In sacred women's community, we work to support you in embodying feminine wisdom in the creative process so you can own the stage with power and poise, courageously taking the next step to impact the world with your sound. We know you have an extraordinary gift to offer and we are here to help you discover what that is, trust it, and develop to reach your full potential as an artist committed to the transformation and healing of yourself and the world. facebook.com/shesingsoutloud

Music Marketing Manifesto Blog
John Oszajca john@musicmarketingmanifesto.com
www.MusicMarketingManifesto.com
Advanced strategies, secrets, tactics and tips on selling your music online. @JohnOszajca

6.3 RESOURCES - TOOLS

MusicMark
www.musicmark.com
A collaboration between ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN. Our goals are to simplify the music registration process and create a common, authoritative picture of the musical works we represent. Through MusicMark, publishers can submit a single registration file to all three performing rights organizations (PROs) simultaneously, even if the work was co-written by members of different societies. Each PRO will then integrate the registration data into its respective repertory of works. MusicMark is currently available to publishers that register music through Common Works Registration or Electronic Batch Registration.

MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike. facebook.com/MyNewsletterBuilder1

6.4 RESOURCES - AUDIO

Peerless Mastering
1085 Commonwealth Ave. #322, Boston, MA 02215
PH: 617-527-2200
info@peerlessmastering.com
www.peerlessmastering.com
Dedicated to providing the highest quality restoration. We offer the highest quality stereo and 5.1 pre-mastering, CD, CD Enhanced, and DVD-A authoring and full audio restoration. Our staff is exceptional at giving our clients the best quality and service, guiding them through the final phase of their sonic process with ease and expertise. We are uniquely equipped to provide the highest quality mastering available anywhere. We have the expertise, equipment, and skills to achieve the full sound potential of your album. As more and more artists are choosing to record in project and home studios, high-quality professional mastering in an acoustically accurate room has never been more important. Working at Peerless' state-of-the-art studios with our highly trained engineers, you can realize your sonic vision and make your recording sound as full, warm, punchy, and clear as possible. We will guide you through every step of this final phase of your project, and you will be truly amazed when you hear how incredible your music can sound. @PeerlessMaster

6.5 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS

British Academy of Composers & Songwriters
2 Pancras Sq. King's Cross, London, N1C 4AG UK
info@basca.org.uk
www.basca.org.uk
Representing the interests of over 3,000 UK music writers. @BASCA_uk

SECTION SEVEN: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE

6 Music Networking Tips Nobody Tells You
by Amy Sciarretto, Atom Splitter PR
© 2017 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission

Networking in the music industry is an art more than a science. There's no rule book on how to network, but there are some tips that can make navigating the act of schmoozing more effective for you. Chances are that no one has ever taken the time to tell you the following tips - likely because some of them might seem like common sense - but pay attention, because they can be the critical element that turns a potential contact into a solid one!

1. Don't crash the party

People will tell you to be persistent but not annoying. They will warn you to not cross that invisible yet all-too-important line. I don't want to crush your spirit or discourage you from trying to network, but don't annoy people by talking too much or too loud. And want to know the one thing you should never, ever do? Don't crash the party. That is, don't walk up to a conversation and insert yourself boldly. If you take over a previously existing chat to introduce yourself or hand out a card, the people you're trying to connect with are not going to silently praise you for "confidence" - they're just going to be extremely annoyed that you interrupted their conversation.

2. No one owes you anything

Just because you can get yourself invited to a situation rich with networking opportunities, or you know how to schmooze and play the game, doesn't mean that anyone owes you anything. So don't take that attitude when you turn up at an event crawling with A&R guys, publicists, radio promotions staffers, and managers. Be nice. Really. That's all it takes.

People hit me up on Facebook daily, people I have never spoken to, and they follow up, getting rude and demanding a response. I'm not sure why they seem to think that I owe them anything. It's way worse when someone delivers that 'tude in person.

3. You don't need to always be "on"

You can be friendly. You can be gregarious and make an effort to make the connection. You can follow up via email or in person. But don't always be "on" so much so that you seem like a tool just trying to make it. Be real. Be you. But don't always be "that guy." When I see a person who is always "on" coming up to talk to me at a show, I am already exhausted before they even give me a hug. Don't be the person people want to avoid.

4. Remember simple manners

Sometimes a simple "thank you" email when a connection is made is forgotten and not sent. To borrow a phrase from Mr. Mom, delivered by the amazing Michael Keaton: "It's real easy to forget what's important, so don't." Thank people when they give you their card. Send them a nice email after the fact. Give them a reason to want to stay in touch, even if it's merely because you are so damn nice.

5. Every scenario is a networking opportunity, but be discerning

When you're in a music industry situation, it's always a networking opportunity as long as you treat it carefully. If you see two people in a heated conversation, about a subject to which you are not privy, don't attempt to interject. Approach every situation carefully, since you don't know what you don't know.

6. Work to eradicate any social awkwardness

Social awkwardness is a fact of life, and some of the most brilliant people I know in this business are visibly uncomfortable in social situations. They say and do all the wrong things. I had one person that I respect and look up to make inappropriate comments about people's weight in front of me. I have been the recipient of the too touchy-feely hug. I brush it off, since these are people I have gotten to know.

But my suggestion is that if you have trouble being you in social situations, work to eradicate that. Practice having conversations. Take a class at a New Age Wellness Center (not kidding). There are plenty of methods you can use to remove these discomforts when interacting with other humans.

Amy Sciarretto has 20 years of print and online bylines, from Kerrang to Spin.com to Revolver to Bustle, covering music, beauty, and fashion. After 12 years doing radio and publicity at Roadrunner Records, she now fronts Atom Splitter PR her own boutique PR firm, which has over 30 clients. She also is active in animal charity and rescue. This article originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog blog.sonicbids.com/6-music-industry-networking-tips-nobody-tells-you

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