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
UKMusic
management@ukmusic.com
www.ukmusic.com
Upfront and ruthlessly independent! The good, the bad and the ugly - the reality. No industry spin. No artist endorsement. No hidden agenda. Just upfront, honest and opinionated views from independent music fans.
Urpromotions Magazine
Robert Atkins Jr, dewman92@hotmail.com
www.openzine.com/urpromotions
A magazine that supports unsigned and independent bands. We cover Rock, Metal, Alternative and Punk genres only!
Me Like Good Music
www.melikegoodmusic.com
Dedicated to recommending the best new and old underrated music of multiple genres, especially artists and bands flying under the radar of popular music.
LUCID FORGE
224 Wallace Ave. #303, Toronto, ON M6H 1V7
PH: 416-516-2894 FX: 416-516-4763
submissions@lucidmedianetwork.com
www.lucidforge.com
We cover all things new and exciting in the music and film industry. If you want reviews, interviews or articles come to us first!
The Devil Has the Best Tuna
charming_man@yahoo.com
www.besttuna.blogspot.com
Dedicated to unearthing unknown, unheard, unseen, unheralded, unfamiliar or downright unbelievable bands new or old, that have not yet hit the radars of the music papers, magazines and the British public in the UK. If you're in a new band, are unsigned and would like to be considered for inclusion on the site, please email me.
MuzikReviews.com
PO Box 147, Adams, MA 01220
PH: 413-236-9800 x105
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
info@muzikreviews.com
www.muzikreviews.com
Indie music reviews & publicity services. Please be aware that our staff of writers will review all submissions fairly and honestly with the review we publish being an objective assessment of the music sent in for consideration. Our goal is to provide honest feedback relative to the music, good, bad or indifferent, for the artist as well as potential fans of the music.
Guaranteed Reviews
2400 NW 80th St. #154, Seattle, WA 98117-4449
info@guaranteedreviews.com
www.guaranteedreviews.com
A paid service for those that want to get a professional review of their music. Every reviewer at GuaranteedReviews is in some way connected to the music business. Together we have a combined 250 years in the industry. Our advice to you is informed by decades worth of success, mistakes and solid industry connections. Please let us put that experience to work for you. REVIEWS ARE $15 EACH.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
IMRadio
57 Washington Blvd. #108, Mundelein, IL 60060
PH: 847-566-1539 FX: 847-970-7079
Paddy Noonan paddy@imradio.com
www.IMRadio.com
A new radio station by musicians for musicians. Artists can upload their original songs for free airplay on IMRadio.
TheArtistReview.com
AJ Janssen
ajjanssenmn@gmail.com
www.theartistreview.com
Reviewing CDs and playing great music. It's all about the music!
The God Complex
116 W. Franklin, Liberty, MO 64068
Landon Whitsitt landon@godcomplexradio.com
www.godcomplexradio.com
We are a weekly radio show/podcast looking to play all genres of music that contain or promote positive values and experiences.
AccuRadio
400 N. Wells St. #404, Chicago, IL 60610
PH: 312-527-3879
feedback@accuradio.com
www.accuradio.com
Featuring over 280 channels of really cool music. We give exposure and airplay to numerous genres of music and hundreds of artists that virtually never receive broadcast radio airplay.
New Artist Radio.net
www.newartistradio.net
A FREE service offered to any band or independent artist that would like to get airplay worldwide. We feature 6,887 on-demand streams & 13 radio shows.
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.
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.
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!
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS
Planetary Group
PO Box 52116, Boston, MA 02205
PH: 617-451-0444 FX: 617-451-0888
adam@planetarygroup.com
www.planetarygroup.com
Check out our radio team that provides full promotional services at the College, commercial specialty promotion, AAA, public, RPM, Hip Hop and Jazz; as well as targeted radio mailing services. We also do publicity! Is the only time you see your name in print when you open up the phonebook? Our veteran in-house publicity department will pitch your project to the print media moguls to help you get the results you need.
UE3 Promotions
Jen
jen@ue3promotions.com
www.ue3promotions.com
Specializes in radio promotion, artist development, consulting services and corporate endorsement acquisitions, along with a state of the art music licensing division.
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.
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.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Grit PR & Consulting
4803 SE Woodstock Blvd. #269, Portland, OR 97206
Laurena Marrone Campos
gritpr@gmail.com
www.gritpr.com
Offers low-cost services to artists in the areas of publicity, marketing and promotion. Our commitment to our artists continues to exceed expectations and shatter preconceived notions about those on the ?business? side of music and the arts. For a limited time, get a 6 Month Publicity and Radio Promotion Campaign for the price of a 4 Month Campaign OR
sign on for a 3 Month Publicity Campaign and get 1 month free!
ASL Developing Artists Promotion Campaign
24945 Via Denise, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
PH: 949-448-9444
info@aslmusicmedia.com
www.aslmusicmedia.com
Offers a comprehensive promotion package for new and developing artists. Delivers incredible exposure in one efficient and cost-effective program.
Mother Hen Promotions
Jeanette "Mom Hen" Lundgren
meetmepresents@gmail.com
www.motherhenpromotions.com
I create and/or maintain MySpace, Reverbnation, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube accounts for Acoustic artists. I also research and will do submissions for internet radio and online reviews. Quality Acoustic music only. Please provide links to your website, MySpace, YouTube, or anywhere I can hear/see both your live and recorded music. If I like you, I will get fully behind promoting your career via every means available on the internet.
Death Ritual Music
1357 Fernwood Cir. Corona, CA 92880
PH: 951-314-3007
Anthony Galaz agalaz@deathritualmusic.com
www.deathritualmusic.com
Offers many promotional and marketing services for bands and artists at any step. Booking, promoting, full merchandising and management.
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
submitmusic@countdownentertainment.com
www.countdownentertainment.com
Represents bands, groups, singers, songwriters, musicians, composers, music producers and music managers to independent music labels and major recording labels for record deals, music licensing deals, film music deals, TV music deals, record distribution and music publishing.
IndiePower.com
PH: 818-505-1836
PERSON
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
Aditude Advertising
PH: 770-236-0738
info@aditudeadvertising.com
www.aditudeadvertising.com
Our specialty is helping you find and customize the perfect promotional look that will set your group, company or idea apart from the masses.
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.
Music Dealers
650 W. Lake St., Ste. 320 (3S), Chicago, IL 60661
PH: 888-584-0005 x5
Rob Lindquist
rlindquist@musicdealers.com
www.musicdealers.com
Licenses music for use in commercials, TV shows, movies, video games and more. We've established relationships with some of the biggest brands and companies in the world.
xo publicity
PH: 503-281-9696
kaytea@xopublicity.com
www.xopublicity.com
Our firm developed out of a desire to help indie and smaller labels compete in the press race. We offer lower rates and maximum flexibility to make our campaigns run smoothly. XO has a staff of 12 who work on projects as a team. The XO policy is to ensure the continued development of relationships with our artists, labels, writers and editors. Along with press we also offer radio campaigns.
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS
CFM Records
859 Washington St. #247, Red Bluff, CA 96080
PH: 530-402-9251
www.cfmmusicscene.com
We are currently accepting music from all genres. We are an environmentally friendly company and prefer electronic submissions. Call between 11am and 8pm PST and ask for Rosalita.
IndieRhythm
160 Aztec Way SE, Acworth, GA 30102
PH: 678-574-6310
James McCullough
sales@indierhythm.com
www.IndieRhythm.com
A CD megastore that is dedicated solely to independent music and the artists that create this music. We've got room for all styles, genres and categories!
Apocrypha Records
PO Box 2570, San Francisco, CA 94126
PH: 503-616-3247 FX: 866-395-9752
John MacMurphy
info@ApocryphaRecords.com
www.ApocryphaRecords.com
Metal only record company that provides label and distribution services for artists and other labels.
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
AvenueHiFi.com
123 Meadowbrook Way, Centreville, MD 21617
PH: 410-241-8465
Paul Day paul@avenuehifi.com
www.avenuehifi.com
A socially-driven network of independent, unsigned, local musicians and fans.
Rockstar Music
info@rock-star.com
www.rock-star.com
You can upload songs, videos, photos, tour dates, etc. and it's completely free.
JamBuzzer
www.jambuzzer.com
Pays music fans to listen to new music while artists build their fanbase and sales.
gimmesound.com
www.gimmesound.com
Erect a democracy, a music democracy, where all artists can come to get their sound out, and where music lovers come to discover and support them.
Dollar Van Demos
4600 9th Ave. #210, Brooklyn, NY 11220
PH: 347-878-3366
Joe Revitte dollarvandemos@gmail.com
www.dollarvandemos.com
Music videos showcasing undiscovered performers inside a Brooklyn dollar van (share taxi)--with real passengers!
zunior.com
283 Danforth Ave. #358, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
info@zunior.com
www.zunior.com
The source for independent digital music in Canada.
zunior.tv
283 Danforth Ave. #358, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
dave@zunior.com
www.zunior.tv
We aim to present indie music visuals from the best artists around. To submit a video, or work with us to create features on your favourite artists, please e-mail us.
Music Gorilla
12407 Mopac Expressway N. 100-312, Austin, TX 78758
PH: 512-918-8978 FX: 212-258-6394
Alexia
info@musicgorilla.com
www.musicgorilla.com
Exposure to major labels, indie labels, film studios and publishers.
Music Forte
931 W. 75th St. #137-261, Naperville, IL 60540
PH: 888-659-2867
Greg Percifield
greg@musicforte.com
www.musicforte.com
As a social network, we're unique in that we cater to only musicians and music enthusiasts. We've also taken a very intricate approach in seeing that our network is powered by the musical soul. This means that you'll discover music and services that are relevant to you in a myriad of ways.
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
LaFaMos Scholarship for Music Business
PH: 323-300-6111 FX: 323-668-9386
www.Lafamos.com
Through a partnership with Musician?s Institute in Hollywood, CA we?ve created the LaFaMos Scholarship for Music Business. A scholarship for musicians who are eager to educate themselves in the ins & outs of the industry may apply for the scholarship to help pay for the Music Business Program. We?ve also created a grant program for outstanding musicians. At LaFaMos, we believe too many bands are being promoted based on what they can pay marketers instead of the quality of their music. Therefore, musicians with outstanding original music may apply for a grant via our online form. Based on staff votes at our bi-weekly grant meetings, we may award grants of up to 50% off our retainer. To help raise awareness for this program, we recently teamed up with Music Connection by offering a raffle for a free month of marketing, publicity and design services.
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.
5.2 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.
Creative Sound Corp.
5515 Medea Valley Dr. Agoura Hills, CA 91301
PH: 818-707-8986 FX: 818-707-8164
info@csoundcorp.com
www.csoundcorp.com
CD/DVD replication, special packages include graphics / high quality color printing. Full Guarantee
for Competitive Pricing & Premium Quality. Plant Locations: California and North Carolina.
Mention that you saw us in The Indie Bible and we will match or beat any advertised price.
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!
CD Man
PH: 800-557-3347
sales@cdman.com
http://www.cdman.com
Since day one, our mission has been to make manufacturing compact discs easier and cheaper for independent artists. CDman has always prided itself on offering the best quality CDs at the lowest price, while maintaining fast and friendly customer service and support. We work with all clients to achieve 3 main goals; 1. Select excellence in quality above all. 2. Get the best price possible. 3. Maintain great customer support and VIP treatment no matter what size the order.
5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING
Crazy Daisy Productions
4257 Barger Dr. #171, Eugene, OR 97402
PH: 541-517-1458 FX: 425-790-0630
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.
ACMastering
PH: 800-335-9103
Adrian Carr
adrian@acmastering.com
www.acmastering.com
There has been a huge paradigm shift in our music industry. Although technology is cheaper and more available than ever there is a greater need for experience and excellence as a producer and mastering engineer. I offer the New York City famous facility Mastering Sound without the famous facility price!
5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
ABC Pictures
2838 N. Ingram Ave. Springfield, MO 65803
PH:417-869-3456 FX: 417-869-9185
www.abcpictures.com
Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry
Band Merch Canada
PH: 778-988-4286
Chris Murphy
chris@bandmerch.ca
www.Bandmerch.ca
Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada?s hottest up-and-coming musicians.
Band Merch Canada
PH: 778-988-4286
Chris Murphy
chris@bandmerch.ca
www.bandmerch.ca
Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada`s hottest up-and-coming musicians.
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.
5.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Dot On Shaft Guitars
37 Livingstone St. W., Barrie, ON L4N 7J2
PH: 705-812-1061
http://dotonshaft.com
"The Dot On Shaft name is incredibly significant to us because it represents principles that are near and dear to our hearts and beliefs that we choose to live by. We strive to be independent from the rest, innovate in ideology, intelligent in thought and iconic in stature.
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.
Pick Guy
PO Box 70, Westfield, IN 46074
PH: 317-698-5141
Marty Camire
pickguy@verizon.net
www.pickguy.com
Get NOTICED with custom printed guitar picks! Get guitar picks printed with your own artwork! Our custom printed guitar picks are a great way to promote your band or event and make excellent gifts.
5.6 RESOURCES - STUDIOS
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!
5.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
Warrior Girl Artist Development Coach
12115 Magnolia Blvd. #200, North Hollywood, CA 91607
PH: 925-892-6735
Gilli Moon
info@warriorgirlmusic.com
www.artistdevelopmentcoach.com
Coaching is one-on-one personal development where the coach helps you focus on objectives, goals and processes, and achieve them faster than if you worked alone. A coach helps you to identify what you want in life and suggests strategies and tactics that will take you from 'where you are now' to 'where you want to be'. Warrior Girl Music (the Coaching company) taps into professional artist development, staying motivated, defining success on one's own terms, how to develop the right relationships and overcoming obstacles.
Masters Of Songwriting
Dennis R. Sinnott
info@christelmusic.com
www.christelmusic.com
Dennis Sinnott, formerly head of copyright of EMI and publisher of such greats as Queen, Deep Purple, Wishbone Ash, Pink Floyd, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and hundreds of other hugely successful artists, plus some of the greatest music commercial catalogues including KPM, FD&H, Screen Gems, New York Times Music, finally REVEALS, what it takes to become a top international songwriter.
North by Northeast Music and Film Festival
189 Church St. LL, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7
PH: 416-863-6963 FX: 416-863-0828
info@nxne.com
www.nxne.com
Canada?s #1 showcase for new independent music, where fans can catch great local and international performers at intimate venues. An industry conference featuring celebrity interviews as well as panels and information exchanges for artists and music-biz professionals. NXNE has always been about the music. The festival gives 500 local, national and international artists the chance to rock the crowds and to showcase for agents, talent buyers, media, promoters, labels and management company heavies at a variety of essential downtown venues.
5.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS
Spinitron
www.spinitron.com
Logs playlists from smart radio stations across the country. Explore their playlists, music databases, program schedules, shows and DJ information.
Ancient City Photography
PO Box 1823, Silver Spring, MD 20915
PH: 814-446-2438
Tony Ventouris tony@ancientcityphoto.com
www.ancientcityphoto.com
Local & National concert, tour, studio and band photography performed by a musician and pro photographer!
Sold Out Tour
musicdept@soldouttour.com
www.soldouttour.com
We own huge blocks of airtime and as a band you can buy a piece. Musicians have the option of being aired on National or Regional FM radio stations and internet streams. We have packages for every budget large or small. In your spotlight you can promote your music / cd, gigs, mention your website, sell your merchandise and more.
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.
5.9 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Music Highway
15030 Ventura Blvd. #843, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
PH: 818-785-7144
Sheena Metal
sheenametal@onemain.com
www.music-highway.com
An organization that specializes in supplying invaluable industry contacts, promotional resources and a support network for aspiring artists.
SECTION SIX: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
MUSICIANS TWITTER ROADMAP
by Ariel Hyatt, CyberPR & Laura Fitton, Pistachio Consulting
© 2009 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
I recently interviewed my friend Laura Fitton AKA Pistachio (that's her twitter handle) and I asked her to walk with me through creating a musicians roadmap for Twitter. It answers the question: If you wanted to create a community to promote yourself as a musician on Twitter and you didn't really have a lot of technological "social networking know how" How do you do it?
The full interview can be found on my blog here:
www.arielpublicity.com/blog
and I encourage all of you to please go to my blog and leave your feedback.
Step One - Think about your brand first
Set up and account and use your brand name, your band, whatever name it is that you want people to be able to find using Google. That's very important. Don't just pick a name you like. Whatever name you choose on Twitter it becomes very Googleable.
So the thing you want fans and prospective fans to find you as. If you're just starting out, you might use a generic like singer/songwriter or something. But choose something you're comfortable with, that you want to do well in search results and that's the name you want to get out there.
Step Two - Sign up
Go to: http://twitter.com to sign up.
First: You may want to watch the video that gives an easy-to understand overview of Twitter - It's right on the homepage - just click the button that says Watch a video!
Second: Twitter will take you through a few sign up steps and you will enter your username and your password and your email
Third: Twitter will help you search your email address book to see if anyone you know is already on it. You may be surprised at just how many people you know are already using it. You will also have the option of sending email invites to your friends.
TIP: Take some time and set up your profile properly. Think about it this way: You probably had a website made for your music and that either involved spending a bunch of money or hitting up a friend for a favor. You put a lot of thought into it and you really worked it out. Well, here's a chance to have a free website. It's not going to be as souped up as your own website, but put a little bit of time. You can set up a static electronic image as your background, just single image, maybe an album cover, maybe a candid of you on the road. Put up a good profile picture. That's the little, tiny square picture that goes next to all your messages. If you're in Twitter, you'll see what I mean. Write a couple things about yourself. Make sure there's a link to your web page. Just get it all nicely set up so it looks cool when you get there.
Step Three - Link your mobile phone
You should enter your cell phone number (it is up to you if you want to accept tweets via texts) this depends on your text messaging plan and your tolerance to loads of texts hitting your mobile constantly. You will have the option of receiving tweets to your phone from individuals so you can have only a few select people tweet straight to your phone.
TIP: To text from your phone send messages to: 40404 and they will immediately go to your Twitter feed
TIP: To message friends that follow you from your cell phone you can type d (for direct) then their username.
Step Four- Search keywords
Next go to the search page:
search.twitter.com
On this page, start searching key words, words that are important to you, topics that you like to write about, words about the music you play, whether it be the genre or the instrument. And f you want to really bond with other musicians just to start, you can even search the brand names of your band equipment. Like your amplifiers are from so-and-so, you search that keyword, you're going to find a bunch of other people who've made remarks about that word. That gives you a jumping off point.
You can click in each of their profiles. Remember how I said reading one to four pages of someone's Tweets gives you a surprising accurate sense of their personality? Just find random strangers that way and start following them and see if you have anything in common. If you don't, you just stop following. That's the way to find people with common interests.
Step Five - Link Twitter to update status at Facebook
Next go here:
www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=2231777543&b&ref=pd
and you can link your Twitter page directly to your Facebook and you will be able to update your status on Facebook by using Twitter from your phone.
Step Six - Follow at least 100 people
Twitter does not work in a vacuum (OK - unless you are Dave Matthews!) But even Dave is directly responding to people and really connecting with his fans - It's amazing to see.
Step Seven - Tweet 3x a day
At first it seems really weird - just keep answering the question "What are you doing?" It will feel strange to just broadcast what you are doing at first but soon it will all make sense!
TIP: Don't Over Hype Yourself If you set up a Twitter account and every day, every Tweet just says, buy my album, buy my album, you're not going to get any audience there.
Step Eight - @ People you like!
To comment back at things you would like to react to or to connect directly with someone just tweet: @ and then their username. So if you want to say something directly to Derek Sivers type @Sivers - this will turn up in the @ Replies in Derek's Twitter dashboard and he will see your comment.
TIP: This is a public message that everyone on Twitter will see.
Step Nine - Connect directly
To send someone a direct and private message - go to your dashboard homepage at Twitter and click on the right where it says "Direct Messages" and then choose the person you want to send a message to from the pull-down menu at the top of the page
TIP: This is a private message that only that user will see.
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Ariel Hyatt founded Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR 12 years ago
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and her firm has worked with over 1,000 musicians and bands of all genres. The Ariel Publicity mission states that all artists deserve to be heard and there is a place for artists of every level to receive exposure. Ariel Hyatt has managed to place tens of thousands of artists in countless outlets from national magazines and TV to the most grassroots online fanzines. Her company is now 100% digital and helps artists increase their online exposure. She is also the co-founder of Bandletter.com, a company that creates newsletters for musicians.
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