The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections.
1. Publications that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations/Shows that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3s or videos
5. Helpful Resources for recording artists
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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
All About Jazz
www.allaboutjazz.com
Due to the thousands of CDs we receive each year, we can't respond to individual submissions or questions about when or whether a CD will be reviewed. If your submission is featured at AAJ, we will do our best to let you know.
Kweevak.com
38 Oliver Pl. Ringwood, NJ 07456
PH: 973-556-5400
Rich Lynch
mr_kweevak@yahoo.com
www.kweevak.com
Music magazine, radio show, promo and more!
Fangoria Magazine
250 W. 49th St. #304, New York, NY 10019
www.fangoria.com
American's horror magazine. Reviews music of the horror genre.
Cosmic Hip Hop
27 Ch. de Champ-Manon. 1233 Bernex, Switzerland
cosmichiphop@gmail.com
www.cosmichiphop.com
Swiss website covering Hip Hop since 1999.
Today's Country Magazine
todayscountry@prodigy.net
www.todayscountrymag.com
Founded on the principle of bringing the readers closer to their favorite mainstream Country artists and to also bring that same attention to local Country, Rockabilly, Americana and Bluegrass artists.It's our objective to provide both local and up and coming artists with front-page coverage while keeping you connected with the most accurate and up to date information on today's hottest stars.
truth explosion magazine
3-795 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M5S 1Z5
PH: 416-817-0119
Courtney Parkes
courtney@truthexplosion.com
www.truthexplosion.com
Indie Rock music reviews, interviews, gigs, news etc.
Writings by Serge Kozlovsky
PO Box 410, 220050 Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Serge Kozlovsky
serge_kozlovsky@tut.by
www.sergekozlovsky.com
I do everything possible to promote New Age music and the close music on this planet. My interests are very wide. I am fond of World, Celtic, Native, Contemporary Instrumental, Smooth Jazz, Ambient, Space, Electronic, Meditative, Vocal, and many other types of music. Still, most of all I love New Age music.
The Deli
www.thedelimagazine.com
Daily updated website covering local music scenes (thus far: NYC, LA, Nashville, Chicago, SF, Portland, Austin, Philly and New England). We also have a quarterly publication exclusively focused on the NYC independent music scene, meaning the bands and the artists that live in the Big Apple.
The primary goal of The Deli is to expose local musical artists that have not yet reached a level of international fame: this is why all of our printed articles feature up and coming bands and singer-songwriters (while our websites also cover the most popular breakout bands). Please visit our website for submission details.
Review You
www.ReviewYou.com
Have your album reviewed by a professional music journalist. This is a pay to get reviewed service. Use COUPON CODE "RY-INDIE" and receive a 10% discount off your order.
SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
Friends of Dan Podcast
Dan Miles
friendsofdanpodcast@gmail.com
www.podarama.com/friendsofdan/blog.php
I host and produce a music podcast featuring mainly indie musicians. The half talk/half music format offers listeners a nice introduction to both the music and personality of each featured artist.
Kit's Korner Indie104.com
206 N. Titel St., Payson, AZ 85541
PH: 928-978-3795
Kit Carson McGuire
kitmcguire@gmail.com
www.indie104.com
I play, showcase and promote great music by unsigned/Indie artists from around the world with a listener base of more than 1,000,000 worldwide.
Who's Next
375 E. 2nd St. #311, Los Angeles, CA 90012
PH: 310-279-9983
Michael Dotson info@whosnextllc.com
www.whosnextllc.com
Internet radio listened to by industry execs who are searching for talent, as well as fans who will help you to rise to the top.
The Independent Music Show
83. The Grange, Lough Rd. Lurgan, BT67 9BU N. Ireland
Tom Lambert
tom@tomlambertrealcountry.net
www.tomlambertrealcountry.net
From Ireland to the World - original real Country music.
Rock and Roll Report
rockandrollreport.com/submit-your-music
A music review site, radio show and podcast. By having your music featured on the 'Rock and Roll Report'
podcast you are getting your music into the ears of thousands of
enthusiastic rock and roll fans looking for something new that
they don't get to hear on mainstream media. On top of that,
because we only play music we love, we are enthusiastic
supporters of the bands and artists we play. We love to turn on
music fans to great rock and roll! Just make sure you have the
rights to your music to give us the permission to play it.
Fox's Minstrel Show WRFG
182 Elizabeth St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Harlon Joye
foxsminstrelshow@wrfg.org
www.wrfg.org
A mixture of Folk, Blues, Country, some Rock and even some Jazz, grouped around themes, current topics in the news, anniversaries of events and birthdays.
Latex Radio Podcast
TG Mondalf
tgmondalf@latexrecords.com
www.latexradio.com
Features various themes from the musical genres of EBM/Industrial, Goth/Darkwave/Neo-Folk/Neo-Classical, Electronica/Trance, Synthpop, and other Underground styles. We are currently experimenting with both ALL MUSIC / NO TALK and DJ Hosted Podcast formats where we are posting about an hour + of tracks from independent artists, approximately weekly (give or take).
The Folk Sampler
PO Box 520, Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Mike Flynn
mike@folksampler.com
www.folksampler.com
A syndicated radio program of Folk, Traditional, Bluegrass and Blues coming to you from the foothills of the Ozarks since 1978.
Brocket 99 Radio
info@brocket99.net
www.brocket99.net
Bands, we've been playing Unsigned & Indie Music (always uncensored) since 1995. E-mail us your MP3s.
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS
AirPlay Direct
office@airplaydirect.com
www.AirPlayDirect.com
A web-based artist marketing, promotion, education, and advocacy platform that delivers premium digital services for FREE. Our technology allows artists, record labels, and music publishers to securely deliver their broadcast-quality music and digital press kits to radio stations and music industry professionals worldwide. Our system provides an intuitive environment for radio programmers and film & TV music supervisors to connect to new music, create music calls, browse top downloaded artists, and immediately download music and related artist information.
Music Registry
PH: 800-470-8803
Kathryn Sebanc musicregistri@aol.com
www.registermymusic.com
National radio airplay & Billboard charting for Hip Hop artists. We have helped hundreds of major and indie artist with national radio airplay and charting. We currently have artist on Billboard Top 20, BDS, Medibase, Mediaguide and Radiowave. We provide airplay on tracked and royalty stations, ONLY including: FM, College, Sirius, Aol, Yahoo, MTV Radio, VH1, Live365, Napster and On Demand.
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.
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.
AirplayAccess
5018 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220
PH: 310-325-9997 FX: 310-427-7333
staff@airplayonly.com
www.airplayaccess.com
The music industry's answer for fast, secure music delivery, enabling registered industry professionals, records labels, artist/bands to get their promotional music directly to radio as broadcast quality digital files.
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
BAM!
27 Old Gloucester St., London, WC1N 3XX UK
PH: +44 (0) 7884-368-168
Ben Allen ben@benallenmedia.com
www.benallenmedia.com
Ethical, honest and effective consultancy PR & marketing services for the music industry. Informed advice for bands, festivals, events and music platforms.
Unlimited Viewers
PO Box 180902, Utica, MI 48318
PH: 586-480-3000
Terrance
go@3000records.com
www.unlimitedviewers.com
Make Your Videos EXPLODE On YouTube with an Unlimited Number of Viewers! We help get your videos seen by thousands of real people through proven and effective marketing with major exposure for anyone on YouTube. Increase YouTube views and rise to the top with Unlimited Viewers!
Crazybaby Entertainment
18835 La Costa Ln. Boca Raton, FL 33496
PH: 561-206-7247
Kenneth Jackson info@crazybabyentertainment.com
www.crazybabyentertainment.com
Urban artist development, management and record label.
Capacity Productions
PH: 213-278-8103
sales@capacityproductions.net
www.capacityproductions.net
We promote hard throughout all our websites, Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, YouTube, iTunes, Reverbnation, IMDB, pages and online street teams. As a result of our business marketing, our clients receive 1000's of incoming Friends, fans, plays, likes, followers, views, customers and more!
Music Lunge
www.musiclunge.com
Sell Your Music! With Music Lunge Digital Distribution, you can sell your music on 130 online stores and music videos on iTunes, Vevo and YouTube. Keep 90% of the royalties we collect for you! Music Lunge offers a streamlined and affordable solution for artists and labels to release music into major digital retailers including; iTunes, Rhapsody, AmazonMP3, Emusic, Napster, MediaNet & all of their respective international stores such as iTunes Europe & Amazon UK, as well as many others.
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.
LaFaMos Marketing & Publicity
4657 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027
PH: 323-668-9383 FX: 323-668-9386
Hunter
contact@Lafamos.com
www.Lafamos.com
We offer many services such as marketing and publicity, graphic & web design, press kit layout & design, radio promotion, procurement of album and show reviews, copyright & PRO registration assistance, legal referrals and everything else associated with the music business.
Dream Town Media
Melissa Hehring
melissa@dreamtownmedia.com
www.dreamtownmedia.com
We create cohesive digital marketing and social media campaigns; develops websites; provides event and marketing services for independent musicians, artists and authors. We take the burden off you so you can focus on your creating art. Are you a musician looking for a way to get your music published and heard? Dream Town Media has the resources to help you get your music recorded. We can help you take your music to market. We have the relationships to get you spins and downloads. Are you tired of trying to go it alone? We can help.
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
389 12th St., Brooklyn, NY 11215
PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380
Ariel Hyatt
contact@arielpublicity.com
www.arielpublicity.com
Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers!
Encourageanaire.com
500 SW 10th St., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
info@encourageanaire.com
www.encourageanaire.com
A Grassroots/visionary-Oriented Miami based positive entertainment management company, sowing the inestimable virtues of faith, hope, love, encouragement, humility, integrity, patience & joy worldwide. All genres of thankful, joyful & encouraging music & art. Personal entertainment artist management/A&R & licensing/consulting/getworking.
Jam Sessions Marketing
PH: 212-671-2033
Forrest Casey
JSMPromotions@gmail.com
Helps musicians and singers promote their musical talent and/or product(s) and services through a niche publicity tactic that will be made available to the public via the internet and print marketing. JSM would like to discuss your goals and objectives to see if we are able to assist you with your next project.
Vandala Concepts
Box 22001, Vernon, BC V1T 9L7
PH: 250-309-1299 FX: 250-545-4822
Crystal Lee
vandala@vandalaconcepts.com
www.VandalaConcepts.com
We do it all. We are a full service entertainment company dedicated to serving the needs of independent musicians around the world. We listen to EVERYTHING we receive.
Daylle Deanna Schwartz Consulting
Daylle
www.daylle.com
When major label artists sells 20,000 CDs, or even 200,000 CDs, they're treated like failures. When indies sell those numbers, they celebrate. I encourage you to develop your career first in order to give yourself more leverage to get a deal that will advance your career. Contact me about my fees if you need CONSULTING on how to make progress in your music career or need a shot of motivation by using my CAREER COACHING. I do it in person and by phone.
3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS
Yes Records
www.YesRec.com
We are looking for Rock bands to release, manage and distribute in 2011. Bands need to email us and ask us our postal address. We will listen to CDs shipped to us. No digital submission will be accepted. Bands need to have an album just released & not distributed OR to have a new release ready for distribution. As long as it's Rock and original, we will give it a try.
Fishbone Records
3, Ioanni Sikoutri STR, 6011, Larnaca, Cyprus
PH: 0035724622455 FX: 0035724822455
Marinos Alamango m.alamango@fishbonerecords.com
www.fishbonerecords.com
Accepts solicited and unsolicited material from artists of all genres. Actively seeking new talent equipped with fresh ideas and bottomless ambition.
KLM Distribution
9920 S. Rural Rd. #108, Tempe, AZ 85284
PH: 480-206-3435 FX: 480-753-7021
info@klmdistribution.com
www.klmdistribution.com
The Company's core business model is a hybrid virtual label that provides essential label services to artists and global labels for the US and Canadian territories. KLM's staff have worked with artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, 98 Degrees, Brian McKnight, KISS, Andrea Bocelli, Taylor Swift, Joe Nichols, Los Lonely Boys, Vanessa Williams, Motley Crue, Color Me Badd, The Fugees, Kanye West, Tori Amos, The Who, Tracy Lawrence & Led Zepplin earning RIAA sales awards of over 100 million records.
Electro Glide Records
PO Box 232, Peotone, IL 60468-0232
info@electrogliderecords.com
www.electrogliderecords.com
An independent label that host some of the best blues, Blues, Rock & Jazz artists today. We are accepting submissions for worldwide distribution consideration on our new label division EG II. Electro Glide Records distributes to all major and sub-prime digital retailers and some physical distribution in Europe.
You Rock Media Group
Dominic Cioffi
dominic.cioffi@yourockmediagroup.com
www.yourockmediagroup.com
An innovative music label that has created, protected, and begun packaging an unprecedented business model. With our uniquely formatted integration of content and media communications technology we are positioned to revolutionize entertainment, communications, and philanthropy. Furthermore, this model inspires investors AND participating audiences of nearly any age and means, with opportunities to earn equity. This model, within one - season, can elevate deserving partners and sponsor brands to an enviable and distinguished position.
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!"
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Wildscreen.TV
www.wildscreen.tv
The new source for watching and sharing videos in HD-Quality - about music, theatre, dance, art and creative shortfilm. Wildscreen.TV lets video creators cash in, not sell out and offers 100% Ad Revenue to their users if they place their own adverd on their custom channel.
likeZEBRA
PH: 800-554-0145 FX: 888-601-8845
www.likezebra.com
Every likeZEBRA artist is given a unique web address. From your profile you can send status updates, SMS and e-mail blasts. Upload albums, singles and artwork. Connect with fans and industry professionals.
Launch Music Tube
PH: 519-555-1212
FiveKorvex fivekorvex@launchmusictube.com
www.launchmusictube.com
Designed for musicians by musicians to help expose their music. Picture YouTube, but strictly for musicians. All styles are welcome!
Bitmunk
www.bitmunk.com
A great catalog of over a million songs by some of the best independent artists in the business.
Tradebit
tickets@tradebit.com
www.tradebit.com
Fill out our online form and start selling within minutes.
Best Original Song Competition
gabi@bestoriginalsong.com
www.bestoriginalsong.com
Offering singer-songwriters the chance to upload their songs for free, in the hopes of winning a first place package that includes the artist winning their own page on the site and his or her work being sent to record labels and hundreds of music producers.
SoundCloud
contact@soundcloud.com
www.soundcloud.com
A platform that puts your sound at the heart of communities, websites and even apps. Watch conversations, connections and social experiences happen, with your sound as the spark.
we7
labels@we7.com
www.we7.com
Our unique and significant "MediaGraft" technology that allows us to dynamically attach adverts to the beginning of each song. The "MediaGraft" technology also creates new, targeted, advertising inventory which links the emotional power of music, creative short audio adverts and digital display ads (such as MPUs) together in such a way that digital effectiveness measurements increase significantly. These adverts are targeted at you, the user; the revenue generated from these adverts goes to artists, labels and other rights owners. Fans get music for free and the artist gets paid fairly - everybody wins. If you are a record label or distributor and would like to get your music on we7, you can do so by contacting us via e-mail.
MusicDishTV
tv.musicdish.net
Delivers cutting edge music videos, live performances, and behind-the-scenes footage through a network of video sharing platforms such as Dailymotion and YouTube. Much more than your standard music video channel, MusicDishTV is the place to find out what's happening in the music world and hear daily exposure of brilliant new talent, both local and international.
BeeTV
info@bee.tv
www.bee.tv
We are a mobile phone-based video content distribution. Our goal is to constantly broaden and enrich our content offering. We provide content providers the tool for reaching a segmented user base on the Web and mobile platforms. If you think your content is appropriate for us, then we would be glad in hearing from you.
BlankTV
1838 SW Broadway Dr. Portland, OR 97201-2213
Smitty
smitty@blanktv.com
www.blanktv.com
For our part, Blank Nation promises to do our best to get your content viewed by as many people as possible. We will make sure all content is credited to the copyright holder. We will add hotlinks to both band and record label websites, where possible. We will provide links to artist pages on iTunes, Interpunk and other online retailers, to promote merch and music sales for the artist. Our preferred format is DVD. If that is not an option, please send the highest resolution file you have, on a data CD. Punk only please!
Genero.tv
www.genero.tv
The word ???Genero' means to create in Latin and that's really what we're about... giving all of you super-talented people around the world the freedom to create. We want to make sure we always feature a range of talented musicians from around the world whose music lends itself to creativity in the music videos so we always have that in mind when selecting the artists and songs we feature.
IndieFreeDownloads.com
help@indiefreedownloads.com
www.indiefreedownloads.com
We're passionate about music... more specifically the music that made from the heart... without commercial influence. We hope to provide a place for musicians to get the word out about their band.
BandCrashers
5255 W. 11000 St. N., Highland, UT 84003
PH: 801-770-6842 FX: 801-770-6841
www.bandcrashers.com
The first-ever interactive streaming video entertainment and content marketing, merchandising and monetization platform. BandCrashers is an innovative and intuitive entertainment content delivery system that is designed to put the fan directly in the middle of any kind of live or prerecorded multi-camera event, concert and/or performance.
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: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Headliner
PH: 347-788-8066
feedback@headliner.fm
www.headliner.fm
Creates value for bands, artists, managers and labels by enabling them to leverage their existing social media fans and send highly targeted promotional messages to music fans they want to reach. Our service creates authentic cross-promotion between bands and artists across the entire web.
Liquid
www.facebook.com/liquidonline
We will be the most relevant and inclusive site for fans, artists, publishers with a focus on connection, social media and new music discovery. We're launching our beta Liquid platform in March and as a special thanks to our facebook 'likes' if you register your interest to sign up now, you will receive a $20 credit when the Liquid store and platform goes live!
Indaba Music
www.indabamusic.com
We created a place for musicians around the world to network and make music together through online collaboration and have grown to over 500,000 musicians - from hobbyists to Grammy Award winners. Our platform now offers tools and services that help musicians across all aspects of their careers - from networking and education, to production, promotion, and distribution.
SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
MicroGiving
777 E. Atlantic Ave. #312, Delray Beach, FL 33483
PH: 561-634-7337 FX: 561-892-2711
www.microgiving.com/signup/check-it-out
A crowdfunding website that lets you raise money to make your music. Whether its to produce an album, buy equipment, or fund your next tour, raise the money you need to further your music career.
RightsFlow
56 W. 22nd St. 9th Fl. New York, NY 10010
PH: 212-937-6955
info@rightsflow.com
www.rightsflow.com
Simplifies copyright licensing. We work for labels & distributors, artists and music services. This includes licensing in the US, accounting and payment to US publishers and reporting to rights societies around the world.
Bandit A&R Newsletter
68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK
PH: +44-1983-524110
John
bandit.42@aweber.com
http://www.banditnewsletter.com
Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc.
LicenseQuote.com
19049 Janisse Ln. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
PH: 951-678-5725
www.licensequote.com
Provides music licensing solutions for independent artists, labels and music publishers. It enables publishers to license their songs, recordings and related assets directly from their own websites.
6.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION
DISC MAKERS
7905 N. Rte. 130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110-1402
PH: 856-663-9030 FX: 856-661-3458
www.discmakers.com
The nation's leading CD / DVD duplicator, replicator and printer. When you're ready to make CDs, we're ready to make it happen. We're musicians too, so we know what you need to make it in this business: The best-looking product, the hottest-sounding audio and the most valuable (and free) promotional tools, including free distribution, a free UPC bar code and much more!
CRT, Custom Products
7532 Hickory Hills Ct. Whites Creek, TN 37189
PH: 800-453-2533
http://www.crtcustomproducts.com
Manufacturing, printing, packaging, fulfillment & distribution. Your All-In-One Custom Products SOLUTION!
New Cyberian Systems
1919 O'Toole Way, San Jose, CA 95131
PH: 877-423-4383 FX: 408-884-2257
sales@newcyberian.com
www.newcyberian.com
A full-service CD / DVD manufacturer with facilities throughout the world. For the last few years we have positioned ourselves as a needs-orientated service provider to our clients. Keeping customers satisfied by providing highest quality products and services has been our guideline of business. No matter what your needs are, New Cyberian is your ultimate source for CD-ROM, Business Card CDROM, Shaped CD, Mini CD, DVD, CDR and CD Labels.
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.
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.
KUFALA Recordings
1401 Park St. #103, Paso Robles, CA 93446
PH: 805-239-4201 FX: 413-254-9641
info@kufala.com
www.kufala.com
Plastic Sucks! That is why KUFALA only produces CD/DVDs in environmentally friendly packaging. We specialize in made to order short run CD/DVDs so if you are looking to make 1 to 500 units KUFALA is the partner you are looking for. KUFALA handles all the direct to fan live releases for Pearl Jam, Crowded House, Phish and many more ... so come on over and work with the pros and make your product eco-friendly.
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.
6.3 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!
Soundmirror Mastering
76 Green St., Boston, MA 02130-2271
PH: 617-522-1412 FX: 617-524-8377
www.soundmirror.com
With over 20 years of experience, our Grammy Award winning mastering engineers have mastered thousands of records for internationally renowned artists, bands and orchestras, giving each album the individual attention, expertise and the gentle touch it deserves.
The Place...For Mastering
2508 Winford Ave. 2nd Fl. Nashville, TN 37211
PH: 615-686-1725
Alex Rockafellar
alex@theplaceformastering.com
www.theplaceformastering.com
World class mastering for diverse artists of every genre. No matter what genre of music you work in or the size of your project, The Place...For Mastering has the experience, talent, and facilities to ensure you have the finest final product possible. We understand that creating your music exactly how you want it and then presenting it at the very highest professional level is important to every artist.
6.4 RESOURCES - MERCH
JakPrints
3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
PH: 877-246-3132 FX: 866-900-0901
www.jakprints.com
EcoGreen Stickers are Here! Introducing the world's first and only earth-friendly alternative to vinyl stickers. It's just as durable as vinyl but made from limestone and manufactured with zero water consumption or toxic agents. And the best part -- EcoGreen Stickers are a green product that actually costs less!
Ultra Entertainment
4838 E. Baseline Rd. #121, Mesa, AZ 85206
PH: 602-334-4741 FX: 866-847-4508
www.ultraentertainment.com
Everything we do here at Ultra Entertainment is about artist development. Our mission is to provide bands affordable tools, products, and services. All of those tools, products, and services are designed to get your band to the next level. We talk about the "Next Level" a lot here at Ultra Entertainment. What this means is simply a development process of learning and growing as an artist while at the same time growing your fan base. Mention this listing to receive FREE POSTERS!
SMI Promotional Merchandise
7277 Hayvenhurst Ave. #B-9, Van Nuys, CA 91406
PH: 800-401-4488
Alana Wexler
alana@smipromo.com
www.smipromo.com
We specialize in factory direct band merchandise, apparel and accessories. We have produced items for over 50 major tours.
Just Buttons
25 Roy St., East Haven, CT 06512
PH: 330-288-8667
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).
6.5 RESOURCES - MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Big Bends
PO Box 324, Plainwell, MI 49080-0324
PH: 888-788-2363
www.bigbends.com
We strive to provide the highest quality guitar accessories possible to help Guitarists reach their full potential while also simplifying the lives of the Technicians that maintain their instruments. Each day we strive to recycle each scrap of paper, cardboard and plastic - to be the greenest, most Earth-friendly company we can be.
Guitar Center
PH: 866-498-7882
www.guitarcenter.com
We help people make music. You're guaranteed the lowest price from Guitar Center. Period. If at any time within 30 days of your purchase from us, you find the identical item in stock and advertised by any other authorized dealer at a price lower than what you paid, Guitar Center will fully protect you. Just bring in that dealer's ad, along with your original Guitar Center receipt, and we'll gladly refund you 100% of the difference, plus another 10% of that difference.
Westone - The InEar Experts
PO Box 15100, Colorado Springs, CO 80935
PH: 800-525-5071 FX: 800-736-9576
music@Westone.com
www.westone.com
We have been at the forefront of in-ear musicians' monitoring technology since the early 1990's. Each one of our professional in-ear musicians' monitors is designed with one goal in mind; to help you hear accurately so you can perform at your peak - night after night, show after show. The true test of our monitor superiority is their acceptance by artists and their crews, and Westone has created custom monitors for acts ranging from Brad Paisley and Lee Ann Womack to Nine Inch Nails and Flyleaf. Visit our website for a list of the musicians that we've made products for.
Mojave Audio
2711 Empire Ave. Burbank, CA 91504
PH: 818-847-0222
support@mojaveaudio.com
www.mojaveaudio.com
What makes Mojave different? A Mojave microphone's journey begins and ends in Burbank, CA. US made Jensen transformers and NOS (new old stock) tubes are shipped offshore and mated to capsules and bodies, according to David Royer's design specifications, at a highly respected factory that David has worked with for over 15 years. All Mojave microphones are constructed with respect to David's unprecedented research and attention to electronic design and quality. After assembly, they are shipped back to Burbank for extensive QC inspections. Prior to packaging, every mic is burned in for 24 hours and personally listened to by David.
FingerPop
PO Box 68842, Indianapolis, IN 46268
PH: 888-423-9222
info@fingerpop.com
www.fingerpop.com
Looking for new record sleeves, special mailing boxes for vinyl records, record cleaner, CD or record supplies of all types, Audio-technica turntables, headphones or...just want to take a peek at the latest retro-looking record players, radios, or jukeboxes from the old/new CROSLEY RADIO Company?
We have it all! record & CD players and turntables, record cabinets & stands, headphones, jukeboxes for CDs, radios and CD & DVD supplies
Sonic Distribution
PH: 617-623-5581 x111 FX: 617-623-5857
Bob
bob@sonicus.net
www.sonicus.net
Distributors of fine pro audio products. Magneto Audio Labs features the all new VariOhm! The latest in impedance control technology. Get more from your mics and preamps. Nimbus us designed for advanced audio and video content creation. Powered by Intel quad core technology. Microsonic Music brings you a range of earphones designed for the professional musician through to the everyday iPod user...
6.6 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.
Saint Claire Recording Company
2640 Spurr Rd. Lexington, KY, 40511
PH: 859-252-7272
John Parks
info@saint-claire.com
www.saint-claire.com
We offer you 7,800 sq. ft. of recording studio bliss! Our facility is situated on 14 acres, just outside of Lexington, KY. We have luxurious overnight accommodations, one of the biggest control rooms in North America, and a gear list that can satisfy even the most seasoned professional. Come see for yourself why so many artists love to call us home!
6.7 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
Music Marketing Blueprint Video
John Oszajca
john@musicmarketingmanifesto.com
www.musicmarketingmanifesto.com
A free video that shows you the exact strategy I used to help an artist become a #1 Best Seller on CD Baby.
The Institute On Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)
Wendy Waller
wendywaller2@earthlink.net
www.littleangelcampaign.com
IVAT strives to be a comprehensive resource, training and research center dealing with all aspects of violence, abuse and trauma. IVAT interfaces with Alliant International University??? academic schools and centers, which provide resource support and educational training. Through a focus on collaborations with various partnering organizations, IVAT desires to bridge gaps and help improve current systems of care on a local, national, and global level. My objective is to raise awareness about sexual abuse, and to help an organization that works tirelessly to prevent, heal, educate, and advocate for victims of sexual abuse and interpersonal violence. All of the proceeds of my song "Little Angel" will be donated to IVAT.
Music Recording Gear Blog
Tom Likes
tom@nusicrecordinggear.com
www.musicrecordinggear.com
To help self-recording musicians avoid poor results, I'm drawing from my years of experience in recording group demos, commercials, and professional artists to give you ideas to help you get the best results from your low-budget recordings. I'm going to be explaining the basic necessities, and guiding you along the way toward building a "complete" home recording studio. By "complete", I mean ending up with the music recording gear you NEED to get great recordings. I am not going to push a lot of extra "goodies" that may be nice "down the road", but are NOT necessary to get excellent basic recordings. I just want to help you choose the best music recording gear and get your home recording studio up and working as quickly as possible so that you can get busy making music!
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.
Daylle Deanna Schwartz
6.8 RESOURCES - TOOLS
BandVista
PH: 877-875-4470
support@bandvista.com
www.bandvista.com
Offers a leading web presence to local talent for an affordable price. By using industry leading BandVista tools, musicians can broadcast their sound and image within minutes and for a fraction of the cost and time others invest in similar websites! Hundreds of Layouts and Designs to choose from! Our system is designed to understand your look and feel, which means your website will look like yours and not like everyone else's. Truly build a unique web presence without being an expert developer. Our tools make this usable by anyone.
Merch Music
110 Brookline St., Cambridge, MA 02139
PH: 617-596-4881
info@merchmusic.com
www.merchmusic.com
The ultimate DIY tool for musicians. We provide small labels with unique codes that allow fans to download your music, artwork, and/or videos! Artists attach these labels to their merchandise to sell at shows or on a download card to sell individually. Creative uses are endless ??? try it for free!
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
6.9 RESOURCES - FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES
Go To Team Productions
PH: 888-455-4333
crew@gototeam.com
www.gototeam.com
A high-end video production company with markets in L.A., Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Nashville, and D.C. We specialize in filming musicians from all genres for the purpose of producing video for EPK's, live and studio performances, behind the scenes, music videos, interviews, cruises, and festivals. Some of the musicians we have filmed include T.I., Paulo Nutini, Serena Ryder, Jamie Foxx, Avett Brothers, Raekwan, NeedToBreathe, Sharon Van Etten, Chatham County Line, and Trey Songz. We also partner with MTV, VH1, Atlantic Records, and the Hopscotch Festival to create high definition footage and exceptional service for various artists. As a team of talented professionals, we are looking to give you a fresh and unique way to market your music. We aim to jumpstart your career and show people why you rock!
6.10 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS
GoGirlsMusic.com
PO Box 16940, Sugar Land, TX 77496-6940
Madalyn Sklar
info@gogirlsmusic.com
www.gogirlsmusic.com
The oldest and largest online community of indie women musicians! GoGirlsMusic.com is a unique organization that focuses on advancing the careers of independent female artists. Founded in early 1996, the organization works tirelessly to help artists through education, networking, and events like the GoGirlsMusicFest, Invasion of the GoGirls during SXSW, GoGirls @ Folk Alliance and more. Artists who become involved have the opportunity to perform, have their work reviewed, and get involved with a hardworking group of women who "get things done" in the music scene.
GrooveZoo
www.groovezoo.com
Connect with other musicians, producers, and songwriters! Cross-pollinate musical ideas and share files in organized Sessions and Mixes. Use GrooveZoo's Work for Hire and Royalty Split contracts to hire other musicians, get paid for recording, and organize your royalties.
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10007-0030
PH: 212-220-3000
www.bmi.com
Collects license fees on behalf of the more than 400,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers it represents and distributes those fees as royalties to members whose works have been publicly performed. As a performing right organization, or PRO, BMI issues licenses to various users of music, including television and radio stations and networks; new media, including Internet services and websites and mobile technology businesses such as ringtone and ringback providers; satellite audio services like XM and Sirius; nightclubs, discos, hotels, bars, restaurants and other businesses; digital jukeboxes; and live concert venues.
SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers)
55 Music Square E., Nashville, TN 37203
PH: 615-320-0055 FX: 615-963-3527
www.sesac.com
SESAC will represent the right for your music to be played in public. Songwriters and publishers are paid royalties based upon how much their songs are played. The system required to compute compensation is based on many factors, including state-of-the-art monitoring, computer database information and broadcast logs. Unlike ASCAP and BMI, SESAC utilizes a selective process when affiliating songwriters and publishers, resulting in a roster of affiliates who have personal relationships with the SESAC staff. In short, SESAC's creative staff provides affiliated songwriters and publishers with a level of service and attention unparalleled in the industry.
SoundExchange
1121 14th St. NW. #700, Washington, DC 20005
PH: 202-640-5858 FX: 202-640-5859
info@soundexchange.com
www.soundexchange.com
Distributes royalties from internet airplay (ie: XM, Sirius, Live365). If you have had airplay from any internet sources, you probably have some royalties waiting for you. Sign up today!
SECTION SEVEN: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
Realizing Your Goals with a Vision Plan
by Daylle Deanna Schwartz
© 2010 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
I recently wrote a book
Effortless Entrepreneur with Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman, founders of College Hunks Hauling Junk. Nick and Omar put great emphasis on partying when they were in college and their fun-loving mentality is still very much alive in their Gen Y perspective on starting a successful business. Below I use them as examples of how creating a solid plan for your vision can attract your dreams. It can work as well for music as it did for junk.
Nick and Omar began their business not long after graduating from college and turned it into a million-dollar operation in its second year and its now franchised across the country. Nick and Omar created a solid VISION of what they expected, strongly believed in it and wrote it down in detail. They knew the Law of Attraction would help them realize their vision if they were very clear about the outcome of their expectations. If you plan to release a CD, manage an artist, book a tour, license music, or anything else you say you want, create a vision plan and focus on it.
Nick and Omar believe that having vision means creating what you want in your mind, then taking actions to make it real and created a vision plan, in writing. They described where they intended to be by 2013 in as many details as they could imagine and wrote it as if it happened already. It doesn't matter what part of your vision statement is realized or if it takes longer than the original timeline. What matters is to have a clear vision of where you're going.
In order to achieve what you want, you must see your desire in as many details as possible. Paint a picture of what you want in your mind, as well as on paper. Nick and Omar's Fourth Business Commandment is Start with a vision, create a strategic plan, and live by it. They emphasize you need to see, taste, feel, and embrace your vision. Most people don't have visions; they have dreams. Nick and Omar say that once you create a plan to take action on your dream, it becomes a vision.
They had a clear picture of the business they wanted to grow into. You have to believe in your vision enough to not let naysayers stop you or alter your thoughts with doubt. Nick and Omar's friends laughed when they began but their vision was focused and strong. Guess who's laughing now?!
Nick and Omar credit their visual imagery for everything that's happened to them. They say, "Our business success, book, media attention, boat, cars, and move to sunny Florida, has all resulted from our thoughts and ideas." You have the power to control yours! They put their intentions in writing to spell out their vision and held fast to the intention of making it all a reality. Visualize your desire, make a plan of action to get there and believe it will come to fruition.
Nick and Omar say, "You'll never be a success if you don't believe you already are." It's important to have a long-term vision, with increments beginning now. All decisions and actions should reflect them. They visualized their trucks driving around the country as people laughed. But now it's true and they're still only in their twenties!
When you focus on your vision, your intentions can manifest it if you think, feel and see it happening. There will be times along the way where you doubt it. Try your best to move past that by reading your vision plan until it grounds you. When your thoughts focus on the joys of getting what you desire, you can override fears and doubts. Denis Waitley said, "Achievers can almost literally taste success because they imagine their goals in such vivid detail. Setbacks only seem to add spice and favor to the final taste of victory."
Paint the pictures first in your mind. Then write down in detail what you envision happening. Use the present tense. "My CD is selling in large numbers and I have many gigs because of it" instead of "My CD WILL sell in large numbers." Write your plan as if you see it happening. When you paint the scenes in your mind and then write them down, you initiate the manifesting process. Get enthusiastic about your plan!
Before you can convince others to believe in the beauty of your dreams, you must convince yourself. Make yourself believe and when you do, get excited and live in the knowing that you have what you need. The stronger your vision plan, the stronger the support you'll get from the Law of Attraction. and were young average guys who had a vision and wrote it down. A few years later, they have a multi-million dollar franchise. You can use a vision plan to make your dreams your reality.
You can read a sample of Effortless Entrepreneur
HERE and see how Nick and Omar went from buddies in 10th grade to partying in college to building a successful business here. Their suggestions can help you be successful in other areas of life too!
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Daylle Deanna Schwartz is a speaker, music industry consultant, self-empowerment counselor, and best-selling author of 12 books, including Start & Run Your Own Record Label (Billboard Books) and Nice Girls Can Finish First (McGraw-Hill). Daylle has been on 400+ TV and radio shows, including Oprah. She just launched
www.HowDoILoveMe.com with her book, How Do I Love Me? Let Me Count the Ways, for free, and more.
www.daylle.com
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