This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me in September.
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. Services/Labels that will Help you to SELL your CD
- 4. Sites Where you can UPLOAD your Band's MP3s or Videos
- 5. Helpful Resources and Promotional Sites for Recording Artists
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2. SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
Cutting Edge Voices
c/o Reviews Editor, PO Box 539, Lucas, OH 44843
Michael Foster editor@cuttingedgevoices.com
http://www.cuttingedgevoices.com
Promoting female vocalists in bands or as solo acts from around the world. Interviews, reviews, news items and new release announcements.
Hyper Active Music Magazine
11024 Montgomery PMB 253, Albuquerque, NM 87111
PH: 505-293-0594
Allison Shaw allie@hyperactivemusicmag.com
http://hyperactivemusicmag.com
Created to cater to the hungry ears of Southwesterners, providing them with an appealing & colorful menu replete with the full variety of musical cuisine that the local & national bands are cooking up. We also support national bands that are from, or are touring through the Southwest.
Lilith's Child
352 Farnham Ave. Lodi, NJ 07644
PH: 973-945-3562
Erin P. Capuano ErinP@lilithschild.com
http://www.lilithschild.com
We focus on indie female musicians. We offer artist highlights, interviews, CD & concert reviews, with reoccurring columns. Send us your press kit and we'll get you exposure!
ALLALOM Music
1604 S. Hwy 97, Suite 2 #154, Redmond, OR 97756
PH: 541-350-1607
Samuel Aaron allalom@gmail.com
http://www.allalom.com
The best in indie reviews, interviews and promotion. All submissions are accepted and reviewed by professional music lovers.
Indiebox
Rich info@indiebox.co.uk
http://www.indiebox.co.uk
We provide up-to-date Rock and Alternative news, reviews, gigs and more.
Sing Out!
PO Box 5460, Bethlehem, PA 18015
PH: 610-865-5366 FX: 610-865-5129
info@singout.org
http://www.singout.org
Feature articles and interviews, tons of recording and book reviews, the most comprehensive and up-to-date Folk festival and camp listing anywhere, plus regular columns on the Folk process, songwriting, storytelling and Children's music.
3. RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC
Sonic Playground Podcast
331 Via Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Lynn Bernardi sonicplayground@gmail.com
http://sonicplayground.libsyn.com
Independent music podcast featuring Indie Rock, Shoegaze, Dream Pop and more.
Radio.Speljamr
303 Hyland Ave. Depew, NY 14043
PH: 716-698-8426
Timothy Finucane radiospeljamr@gmail.com
http://radio.speljamr.com
A podcast featuring independent music of all genres.
IndependentCast
JBU Box 3466, 2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761
PH: 530-632-3673
James Smith james@independentcast.com
http://www.independentcast.com
A weekly half-hour podcast featuring the best independent artists from around the globe. Submissions and subscriptions are free!
Audio Popcorn Podcast
14 St-Georges St., Oka, QC J0N 1E0
PH: 514-758-5503
Krash Coarse (Ken Wiesedeppe) audiopopcorn@gmail.com
http://audiopopcorn.net
A spotlight type music podcast, single artist (2-3 songs) per program. Maximum tunes, minimum "blabla".
Suite108 iRadio
1857 N. Wilton Pl. #205, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Jakob Nielsen airplay@suite108.com
http://www.suite108.com
Supports the indie scene. We play mostly Indie Pop and Rock.
Acoustic Songbird / AcoustiNation Radio
416 W. Pike St., Morrow, OH 45152
PH: 513-899-4463
Liz Zorn admin@acousticsongbird.com
http://www.acousticsongbird.com
Female, Acoustic and Acoustic based performing songwriters.
Little Hartley Radio
385 Cox's River Rd. Little Hartley, 2790 NSW Australia
PH: 612-63-552305
Fiona or Ben radio@hawkemail.com
http://www.littlehartleyradio.com
New Age internet radio station. Up and down tempo 'music to dream to'.
Kspaz Radio / Kspaz Productions
c/o Richard Spasoff, 715 N. Broadway #31, Escondido, CA 92025
PH: 760-294-4008
Richard Spasoff kspazradio@cox.net
http://www.kspazradio.com
A zany mix of comedy, music and celebrities ...and "would you believe" inspiring stories?
FlagAss Radio!
PO Box 297, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
PH: 989-652-9520
Dan Coleman submit@flagass.com
http://www.FlagAssRadio.com
Independent radio station promoting ALL genres of music. You can even produce your own radio show!
The Tyrus Musicians Group
201 S. Mill St., Lewisville, TX 75057
PH: 972-353-2763
Scotty Owen info@thetyrusmusiciansgroup.com
http://www.TheTyrusMusiciansGroup.com
We have an internet radio station: The TIR (Tyrus Indie Radio) on the Live 365 network and play all indie music. We are non-profit and help indie artists in any way our funds allow.
Love Radio
PH: 404-523-2656
Dr. Love tdavis@dr-love.com
http://www.dr-love.com
We are looking for Soul. R&B, Hip Hop and Reggae artists to play on our shows. We also offer opportunities to play at our events in Atlanta.
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
Bill Wence Promotions
PO Box 39, Nolensville, TN 37135
PH: 615-776-2060 FX: 615-776-2181
Bill Wence info@billwencepromotions.com
http://www.billwencepromotions.com
Hundreds of singles and albums have been charted for our clients.
Spygirl Productions
PO Box 583, Wilmington, NC 28402
PH: 910-431-4040 FX: 866-729-8212
Tracy Wilkinson thespygirl@spygirlproductions.biz
www.spygirlproductions.biz
Promotions, contract negotiations & drafting, booking agent, publicity and marketing.
Fusent Entertainment
130 Chruch St. #166, New York, NY 10007
PH: 212-812-5432 FX: 212-812-5432
Don DeSalvo fusent@fusententertainment.com
http://www.fusententertainment.com
'Cause Music is Forver... Fusent Entertainment was born. Artist management, development, promotions and creative concepts.
JSA Radio Promotion
11680 E. Sahuaro Dr. 1006, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
PH: 602-614-9691 FX: 602-614-9691
Big J office@jsarecords.com
http://www.jsarecords.com
We get your CD to the REAL decision makers! We will make sure your CD arrives at the desks of the most important people in your radio future.
Paperwork Media
2248 W. Belmont Ave. #3700, Chicago, IL 60618
Jill jill@paperworkmedia.com
http://www.paperworkmedia.com
A one-stop music boutique that represents bands & artists. We remove the hassles of everyday business-related paperwork and allow clients to focus solely on their music.
CANtunes.com
356 Ontario St. #311, Stratford, ON N5A 7X6
Stewart mail@brittlestar.ca
http://www.cantunes.com
Sell your Independent CDs in Canada the easy way!
NovaTune
Pfarrer-Forster-Str. 1, 85452 Eichenried, Germany
PH: 08123-986791
Christian Wirsig info@novatune.de
http://www.novatune.de
German Fair-Trade-Label with reasonable prices and fair artist payments.
Ill Noiz Records
4702 Woodview Ave. Peoria, IL 61614
PH: 309-243-9878
Shrubb shrubb@mac.com
http://www.illnoizrecords.com
An independent record label based in Illinois with the world in its sights.
Steel Capped Records
396 King George Ter. Victoria, BC V8S 2K3
PH: 250-514-8434
Chris Disregard chrisdisregard@steelcappedrecords.com
http://www.steelcappedrecords.com
Independent label focusing on the Punk/oi/Streetpunk scene.
gigzter.com
230 Hampton Heath Rd. Burlington, ON L7L4P3
PH: 905-631-8302
Steve Bihari admin@gigzter.com
http://www.gigzter.com
Your source for independent artist profiles, quality original music, profiles, charts, playlists and more!
Crash Avenue
120 Webster St. #215, Louisville, KY 40206
PH: 502-640-2251
Jeffrey Smith jeffrey@crash-avenue.com
http://www.crash-avenue.com
An indie publicity and radio promotion company.
Brambus Records
Berghalde, CH-8874 M?hlehorn, Switzerland,
PH: ++41-55-614-10-77 FX: ++41-55-614-10-77
Paul Rostetter brambus@smile.ch
http://www.brambus.com
An excellent source for great Singer-Songwriter and Jazz/Blues CDs. Check it out!
Rumble Club Records
9 E. 15th St., Covington, KY 41011
PH: 859-491-2835
Submissions info@rumbleclubrecords.com
http://www.rumbleclubrecords.cm
Independent record label specializing in Rockabilly, Psychobilly and Punk.
Warranty Records
243 Elm St. #207, Everett, WA 98203
PH: 206-262-9237 FX: 425-303-9547
Mark Lutch wrecords@warrantyrecords.biz
http://www.warrantyrecords.biz
"Music of the Future" Looking for demos. All genres are welcome. Visit our website for more info.
Graphiclite
225 W. Washington #2200, Chicago, IL 60606
PH: 312-924-2814
Deanna glite2000@aol.com
http://www.graphiclite.net
Our mission, as creative experts, is to assist unsigned talent with the establishment of direct relations to their fan base worldwide, through the use of clever branding.
Cream Music Consultants
PO Box 416, Brice, OH 43109
PH: 614-579-6150 FX: 614-863-4953
Pamela Bennington creammusicgroup@yahoo.com
http://www.creammusicgroup.com
Music Consulting, career development, demo-shopping, artist management, promotions and production. Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel,
Reggae and Pop.
Realm of Records
236 DeKalb Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11205
PH: 716-316-2438
Allen Farmelo allenfarmelo@yahoo.com
http://www.realmofrecords.com
Releases albums from independent artists regardless of genre. Instead, musical creativity and beauty are the guiding principles.
Fixion Media
43 Samson Blvd. #322, Laval, QC H7X 3R8
PH: 450-689-7106 FX: 450-689-7106
Rob sales@fixionmedia.com
http://www.fixionmedia.com
Expose Your Band to 2 Million Plus Monthly Visitors! We represent the leading Heavy Music sites like
Blabbermouth.net, Blistering.com, BraveWords.com, HardRadio.com, MetalReview.com & RockDetector.com
Cwood56
4259 Macedo Pl. Santa Clara, CA 94035
PH: 408-230-9897 FX: 408-988-8833
Chris Underwood chrisunderwood@cwood56.com
http://www.Cwood56.com
We provide professional management and marketing to Hip Hop entertainers (recording artists and producers) as well as to professional athletes and models.
Underground Soul
Eleonora Cutaia eleonora@underground-soul.com
http://www.underground-soul.com
UK based company specialising in online marketing, publicity, promotion and bookings for independent artists, DJs and record labels. Soul, R&B, Electronica, House, Garage, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop and all the new soulful sounds is what we focus on. E-mail us for our submissions address.
Dream Relations: Divine Relationships in Entertainment & Media
PH: 347-715-4921
Daw Michelle dreamrelations@yahoo.com
I am a publicist and marketing consultant.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
BandBreak.com
Brett Brett@bandbreak.com
http://www.bandbreak.com
An ever-growing, brand new resource for independent musicians. Upload your music... we'll help you promote it!
The Weed Files
3256 D'Amours, Sainte-Foy, QC G1X1M7
PH: 418-657-5039
Christopher Stewart contact@weed-files.com
http://www.weed-files.com
We maintain a do-it-yourself music store intended for artists and labels who want to distribute their music in the Weed format. Our services, including lifetime hosting, are provided for free.
Triplestrandmp3.com
Dixie Vornbrock ddsj84@yahoo.com
http://www.triplestrandmp3.com
Supporting the works of emerging & unsigned Christian Music Artists.
Auctionsongs.com
PH: 403-348-1062
Chad Gillies Chad@canadianmusicdirect.com
http://www.auctionsongs.com
You can sell the music or film that you have created to the highest bidder. You do not sell copies of your songs but rather you sell one or both of the copyrights that you own in your music. You do not sell copies of your movie, but rather, complete ownership to the film itself.
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
Emergenza European and North American Live Festival
666 5th Ave. #341, New York, NY 10103
PH: 888-923-2263 FX: 514-276-3567
usa@emergenza.net
http://www.emergenza.net
Fifteen years ago Emergenza was born in Europe from a group of passionate musicians in need of expression. In the past few years, Emergenza has become the most widespread, reliable and well-known musical event in respect of numbers, visibility, facilities, partnerships and contacts offered to bands. Actually Emergenza is the most prominent musical contest for up and coming bands as far as international dimensions and coordination are concerned.
MEDIA SERVICES
11069 I St., Omaha, NE 68137
PH: 888-891-9091 FX: 402-537-4499
Tom sales@mediaomaha.com
http://www.MediaOmaha.com
Your One-Stop shop for CD / DVD replication, printing and packaging. Free Distribution with CD Baby and Bathtub Distribution when you get 1000 CDs/DVDs pressed with us. Call us and mention the code IB2005 to receive over $100 in promotional items for your band!
Unisong
6520 Platt Ave. #729, West Hills, CA 91307-3218
PH: 213-673-4067
Alan Roy Scott info@Unisong.com
WWW.UNISONG.COM
OVER $60,000 in Cash and Prizes. We've expanded to 17 categories, including the debut of a special Performance category in partnership with Performer.com where artistic performance is judged equally along with song quality. Entry Deadline is March 2006!
MusicBizWebsitePro
PH: 615-781-9295
Julie Blake Julie@MusicBizWebsitePro.com
http://www.MusicBizWebsitePro.com
Get your music heard worldwide online on an artists budget! Now you can build and update your own professional website.
Point and click easy. NO programming skills needed. Packed with high-powered features including: Streaming audio/video, flash, message board, autoresponder, photo album, newsletter, calendar, password protect pages, sell music downloads, shopping cart up to 500 items, PayPal integrated and much more. FREE 10-day trial (NO credit card required).
Bandwear.com
10486 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75238
PH: 214-342-0715 Toll Free: 877-226-3932
sales@bandwear.com
http://bandwear.com
A full-service merchandising company. Custom screen printing, embroidery, vinyl stickers, posters and band merchandise.
Pickguard FX
18 Valley View Dr. Fisherville, KY 40023
PH: 877-307-6418
Lesa Seibert lesa@pickguardfx.com
http://www.pickguardfx.com
We are constantly striving to provide our customers with the broadest selection of image-transferred pickguards in the most popular styles.
OUESTECH Web Design/Hosting/Remote Repair
80 Parkdale Ave. Pointe Claire, QC H9R 3Y5
PH: 514-426-1300 FX: 514-426-5291 Toll Free: 866-667-1300
Dani Dani@Ouestech.com
http://www.Ouestech.com
Specializing in creative website development & tech support for indie artists.
The904.com
8452 Allwine Ct. Jacksonville, FL 32244
PH: 323-691-1362
Jason Marley jmarley@the904.com
http://www.The904.com
Jacksonville's underground Hip-Hop magazine. Our newest addition is the ability to electronically distribute artist content. We also have a successful myspace site as well at www.myspace.com/the904
Inchoate
7481 Huntsman Blvd. #820, Springfield, VA 22153
PH: 703-203-2508 FX: 703-995-4929
Rana Sobhany info@inchoateinc.com
http://www.inchoateinc.com
Specializes in the management and promotion of music-related companies that have the desire and potential to grow and develop. Inchoate has the experience, creativity and innovative ideas necessary to establish an identity for a new client, complete with a comprehensive advertising and marketing campaign.
Treelady Studios
630 Brown Ave. Turtle Creek, PA 15145
PH: 412-816-0300 FX: 412-291-3032
Garrett Haines garrett@treelady.com
http://www.treelady.com
A state-of-the art recording studio located in Pittsburgh, PA. Although the main studio focus is mastering, a brand new tracking room was added in 2004 (ProTools HD3 and 2" analog). Co-owner Garrett Haines is the Recording Tips Editor for Tape Op Magazine, and a columnist for EQ Magazine and Rockrgrl.
New York Musician
PH: 917-576-3745
William J. Taylor listing@newyorkmusician.
http://www.newyorkmusician.com
A resource for the musicians of New York.
Divine Design Creative Services
PH: 403-286-1235 Toll Free: 866-640-4091
Denise Hill divinedesign@shaw.ca
http://www.divinepresskits.ca
Christian company offering administrative support for musicians including domain name research, custom web site design and Internet marketing services. Custom print design including business cards, brochures and flyers, e-mail marketing and small concert planning and promotion.
musicworldonline.com.au
http://musicworldonline.com.au
Australia's newest music community. Search for all your Australian music needs. You can add a free directory listing to your music related website or service, We also offer music news classifieds and forum.
RVA
3512 Floyd Ave. #1, Richmond, VA 23221
PH: 804-349-5890
R. Anthony Harris content@rvamag.com
http://www.rvamag.com
We are a magazine focused on showing you Richmond Virginia's progressive arts and culture.
7. Food For Thought: FREEDOM
by Gilli Moon, author of "I AM a Professional Artist - The Key To Survival And Success in the World of The Arts"
? 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
"I realize that I am always free to let go and observe my life" - Wayne Dyer
Freedom in the music business means the ability to be in control of your own career and at the same time not be in control of anything, and let the winds of heaven guide us in our destiny. Let's take a look at the first part of that phrase: being in control.... It's an amazing opportunity to have a sense of freedom with our artistry, without having to be dictated by companies that are guided by budgets, competition and the commercial machine. Independence from that means you can drive your own career, and be free to create whatever you want - from writing your songs, to producing unique music albums - different, alternative, out of the box - to performing with uniqueness and diversity.
Who says we need to be like the formula on radio? Embrace the fact that you can be different from all that. There are enough people in this country who will love your music without you having to be number 1 on radio which is part manipulated anyway. Many bands fall under the radar of so-called "commercial success" (radio play, mtv video rotation, street press, Grammy awards, etc) yet can have a lifelong, financially abundant career with a huge fan base. This can be done through being totally unique, different and out of the mainstream, by touring extensively, and knowing how to brand themselves on an independent level.
Being an independent artist means you can create what you want, and then allow the right people who love what you do, come to you. Rather than create packaged songs to an already saturated market which is commonly referred to as the "lowest common denominator". You have the opportunity to be different... to not just spew out the same ol' music that most of us are tired of hearing. We want something fresh, new, unique. The once loved mp3.com, napster.com and now XM Satellite radio and itunes are true representations that people are ready to hear something new, even if that means going on that arduous search through the internet waves to find a little piece of unique "gold".
So who has the gold? You do. Artists have that divine gift called "imagination" that allows us to be totally different with what we create. So be different. There's an amazing sense of freedom in that. Freedom to discover new sounds, new packaging, new marketing ideas. From the beginning to the end, you have that freedom to do what you want, how you want, no strings attached.
Freedom is also about coming from a certain place of non attachment with our art. Having "no" control in the process can also be a very liberating thing, and avoids any deflated expectations. Sometimes we have to just "let go" and allow the process of our creations, and our destiny/careers/dreams, to unfold on it's own accord.
Let's take a look at the writing process for a moment. Writing songs, or creating anything, even a painting, is like tapping into a creative source that speaks to us. We can't force it, or we get blocked. We just have to be open to it. Once open, we can be very prolific. I'm always surprised that my best writing is when I just brainstorm and let the words flow. Sometimes I even "let go" of trying so hard (maybe even turn the TV on or something to take my mind off the pressure), and all of a sudden the song comes to life. How many songs have you written in the car, doing something completely different? The words can't stop coming at you can they?
In the studio, the art of production is about the freedom of allowing the song to tell us what it needs. We can't force it. We become the observer... allowing the pieces to come to life, as we merely conduct.
Being the observer doesn't mean we no longer care about the process. No, what it means is that we don't let our mind, our thoughts, our emotions or our worries get in the way. Let's take a look at career projections. I always talk about defining success on one's own terms, rather than the commercial model. I also remind myself and others that even though we can have all these big dreams, and create plans,.... it will never turn out the way we planned... and that's a great thing. We may project a certain future for ourselves, but ultimately, the universe, destiny, fate, whatever you want to call it, has other plans. These plans are part of the divine mystery of "why we are here" and as artists we can respect that because it's all about creativity in the end, and all about freedom. By not being so attached to certain outcomes, we will never be let down. Instead, we will be offered wonderful gifts, which is part of the magic of mystery. It is very freeing once we let go of future goals, and start living IN THE MOMENT. Tapping in to the journey, the day to day process, provides us with way more rewards and joy, than unrealized future dreams. Being an artist is a lifelong journey of discovery. It's about living in the NOW and enjoying the process of creating. It's about living with passion.
Have no expectations, define your life, your successes and your goals by your own terms, on a daily basis, be different, unique and take risks with your creativity. Have no fears. There is nothing to be afraid of, unless we trap ourselves with unrealistic expectations and unrequited objectives. Se yourself FREE to be the artist you want to be. Be open, be real, be you. by gilli moon
More motivational Food For Thoughts at www.warriorgirlmusic.com/motivation
GET GILLI'S BOOK: "I AM a Professional Artist - The Key To Survival And Success in the World of The Arts" - by gilli moon
For artists of all genres, this book will certainly change the thinking of any professional artist who may doubt themselves or their art, who may feel pressured by the industry, or may feel the hardship of the roller coaster ride. "I AM a Professional Artist" combines a self-empowering practical guide in surviving and succeeding in the Arts with key business principles and spiritual nourishment. Whether you are a musician, singer/songwriter. actor, screen writer, author, painter, film director, etc., this book is FOR YOU! More info and buy at www.gillimoon.com/thebook
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