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This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me in June. The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections. 1. Publications that will REVIEW your music |
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2. SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED CinemaBlend 31 Mariners Ln. Stamford, CT 06902 PH: 512-417-0254 Alison Eshelman alisoneshelman@hotmail.com www.cinemablend.com I cover music news and reviews for CinemaBlend's music section. The Temple of Horror 55 Collinsgrove Rd. TH 255, Scarborough, ON M1E 4Z2 PH: 416-804-8612 Samantha Dennett Slayde@templeofhorror.com www.templeofhorror.com Industrial music news, reviews and interviews. Submit your music for review! Music Spectrum 619 Pine St., Manitowoc, WI 54220 PH: 920-684-3989 Benjamin Squires benjamin@musicspectrum.org www.musicspectrum.org A monthly webzine reviewing music across the spectrum of styles, connecting secular and Christian music to the Christian faith. OpeningBands c/o Cassie Conner, 1724 Cindy Lynn St., Urbana, IL 61802 reviews@openingbands.com www.openingbands.com/reviews/guidelines.race To get your CD reviewed - mail two copies (so we can have two people review it) and other press info to the above address. Our address changes almost every year, so please check before sending your CD. Heavy Frequency Magazine PH: 816-739-3508 Heather Bashaw heather.bashaw@heavyfrequency.com www.heavyfrequency.com Offers a wide array of vital resources to independent Rock, Metal and Hardcore bands in the Midwest region. In addition to our industry-related resources, we also offer exciting and informational coverage of the happenings in the Midwest music community. 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. The Underwire Interactive Magazine PH: 602-324-3588 FX: 602-324-3588 Storm info@underwiremagazine.com www.underwiremagazine.com An interactive mixtape magazine. The first audio visual media disc publication. Norman Famous Rants and Reviews PO Box 6218, Albany, CA 94706 Norman Famous norman@normanfamous.com http://www.normanfamous.com In my continuing efforts to expose the world to good music by deserving musicians, I offer online reviews of independent CD releases along with my customary barbed witticisms and wry social comment. Undaground ATL Magazine PO Box 370216, Decatur, GA 30037 PH: 678-905-6747 Nate Short undagroundatl@yahoo.com www.undagroundatl.com Atlanta's hardest hustlin, Hip-Hop promotion, interactive CD-Magazine. We provide independent Hip Hop and Urban artists with CD reviews. 
3. RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC MusiciansCast.com Peter info@musicianscast.com podcast.musicianscast.com Professional musician Jonn Savannah, legendary recording engineer Shelly Yakus and communications guru Peter Bowman team up to bring you a free daily podcast that really informs and entertains with hard-hitting topics all about the music business and getting ahead in today's music industry. Check out over 100 episodes and get the free RSS feed today! Music Highway Radio with Sheena Metal 15030 Ventura Blvd. #843, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 PH: 818-785-7144 Sheena Metal sheena@musichighwayradio.com www.musichighwayradio.com The playlist is 100% fan/listener requested. That means that an artist's fans will be responsible for picking the show's music each week. Visit our website for submission details. Over 123,360,000 listeners every month on 674 affiliate stations worldwide! Nette Radio 10455 N. Central Expwy. #109-503, Dallas, TX 75231 FX: 267-851-3130 Annette Conlon submit@netteradio.com www.netteradio.com From Piano to Punk - it's great music by fab women artists. You MUST mail or fax our release form with your music. Audio Independence PO Box 73193, Metairie, LA 70033-3193 Wesley Clark wesley@wesleyclark.com www.audioindependents.com Features a new independent artist each week for a one hour show. IndieEARadio 141 Nanoke Ln. Carencro, LA 70520 PH: 337-442-6644 Joie Chauitn guitarmoses_619@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/guitarmoses Created by an indie musician for indie musicians. Send your song files via e-mail and we'll download them directly to our playlist. Get EXPOSURE Now!! IndiePodcasting.com Tony Alexander pd@indiepodcasting.com www.indiepodcasting.com A service that promotes Indie artists using a combination of podcasting, syndication, webcasting and viral marketing. Bodies at Rest 1515 Ygnacio Valley Rd. Ste. C, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 PH: 925-250-2805 Celestial Dancer celdancer@yahoo.com www.bodiesatrestonline.com Offers relaxing music and spoken word poetry by Indie artists to soothe you into momentary bliss. Playing tracks to help balance your mood and feed your thoughts, Bodies at Rest is the place you'll seek after those hectic days and lonely nights to find that necessary and gifted calm. proRadio4 Postbus 86, 5900 AB Venlo, The Netherlands PH: 01805-7834-24001 FX: 001831-677-9141 Dean Grunwald info@proradio4.com http://www.proradio4.net Internet station dedicated to playing high quality independent music of all genres, with a particular emphasis on Country, Rock and Dance music. PittRadio PH: 202-483-6864 pittradio.bottomlesspitt.com Streaming the cutting edge artistry of the independents. Upload your music today! The Global Jazz Scene Peter Maguire pmaguire@jazz-clubs-worldwide.com http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/netradio/jazzhalfhour.htm If you would like to have a track from your album featured on a future edition of our show, please e-mail me and I will send you submission details. podshower.com 2-19-20-603 Mizusawa, Miyamae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 216-0012 Japan PH: 044-979-1124 FX: 044-979-1124 Masayoshi Yamamiya info@fishthemusic.com www.podshower.com/pod New podcast for Japanese music made in Japan.
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC MiaMindMusic 259 W. 30th St. #12FR, New York, NY 10001-2809 PH: 212-564-4611 FX: 212-564-4448 Stevie MiMiMus@aol.com http://www.miamindmusic.com Radio tracking and working with CMJ and R&R surveyed radio stations. MusicSUBMIT 650 Pennsylvania #25, Miami Beach, FL 33139 PH: 888-476-8745 FX: 303-444-9122 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! PeaceWork Music PO Box 25102, Rochester, NY 14625 Jef Peace info@peacework.com www.peaceworkmusic.net International distribution at a low cost. Music Forte 11363 S. Churchill, Plainfield, IL 60585 PH: 888-659-2867 Greg Percifield support@musicforte.com http://www.musicforte.com Musicians - we're ready to start promoting your band and music and it won't cost you a cent! Bill Wence Promotions PO Box 39, Nolensville, TN 37135 PH: 615-776-2060 FX: 615-776-2181 Bill Wence info@billwencepromotions.com www.billwencepromotions.com Hundreds of singles and albums have been charted for our clients. Power of Pink Promotions 64 Central St., Ipswich, MA 01938 PH: 617-851-7298 Lynn 'JULIAN' PowerofPink@CookieCutterGirl.com www.cookiecuttergirl.com Cookie Cutter Girl, "The Queen of Internet Promotion," will put *HER* skills to work for *YOU*! Who better than a Pop Superhero to make *your* business FLY? CoArt-music Graf-Anton-Weg 10, 22459 Hamburg, Germany PH: 0049-0-7646-913555 Uwe Ruthard ur@co-art.com www.co-art-music.com Offers non-exclusive physical and digital distribution in Germany for independent music. GoGirls Music Records PO Box 16940, Sugar Land, TX 77496-6940 PH: 281-455-2584 Georgia Moncrief info@gogirlsmusicrecords.com www.gogirlsmusicrecords.com Our goal is simple... get great "women in music" heard without the artist giving up their ownership or paying big bucks. Glass Onyon Promotions PO Box 207, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-0207 PH: 910-395-8265 FX: 910-703-0650 William James glassonyonpr@cs.com www.ant-bee.com/glassonyonpr.htm A multi-facetted publicity company specializing in the promotions of bands, labels, releases, tours and gigs. Glass Onyon PR differs from most commercial/AOR press agencies due to our expertise in the promotions of alternate genres of music - Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative, Avant-Garde, Blues and Country. The Independent Artist Promotion Network 3160 Cadiz Cir. Atlanta, GA 30349 PH: 770-907-1358 Steven VanDyke savandyke@aol.com www.The-Independent-Artist.com Service that allows artists to sell their albums for a monthly subscription and they receive 100% revenue from their sales. Broken Record Productions PO Box 969, Katy, TX 77492 PH: 832-457-7790 Devon Mikeska devon@brokenrecordproductions.com www.brokenrecordproductions.com We are an artist development company helping bands with radio, booking, PR and management. Believe In Magic 1834 Cole Rd. Biscoe, NC 27209 FX: 440-860-3732 Amy Priest amy@believeinmagic.net www.believeinmagic.net Specializing in musician promotion materials such as: press kits, websites, online promotions, CD art, posters and identity packages. Tetragram Records 31 S. McLean Blvd. #16, Memphis, TN 38104 PH: 901-219-5509 Dennis Sawyer dennis@tetragramrecords.com www.tetragramrecords.com Artist services and consulting covering the darker side of Indie. All genres with emphasis on Heavy Metal, Gothic, Industrial, Psychobilly, Hellbilly, Darkwave, Alternative. bandVillage PO Box 2211, 32 Ellis Oaks Dr. Leicester, NC 28748 PH: 828-398-4453 Peter Fleming peter.fleming@bandvillage.com www.bandVillage.com Provides promotional services and consignment CD sales for artists and labels, online and at festivals. Talent 2K 13618 N. 99th Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351 PH: 800-499-6395 FX: 623-875-5827 Dana contest@talent2k.com www.talent2k.com We are an independent A&R firm. We shop demos out to different labels looking for recording contracts. Music Yogi #98-98/1, 3rd Fl. S. P. Road, Bangalore, India - 560 002 PH: 009-80-41224526 Aadarsh Hariharan content.my@gmail.com www.musicyogi.com/asp/independents.asp Online Store that features Indies from India. Users can read about them, sample their music and buy their CDs & have it shipped worldwide.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS payplay.fm PH: 212-202-0220 Elliot Goykhman elliot@payplay.com www.payplay.fm Online Indie music download store. Visit our site to learn how to submit your music. Tap It 207 N. El Camino Real #172, San Clemente, CA 92672 PH: 949-369-5333 FX: 949-369-5333 Joey Jimenez talent@tapitfame.com www.tapitfame.com A digital distribution and discovery engine for independent and emerging talent, built for artists by artists. This comprehensive service offers every unsigned artists everything they need to put them in the spotlight. Nextposure.com PH: 604-261-5026 Jan Cooper cooperjan@telus.net www.nextposure.com A broadband network dedicated to providing an entertaining, informative, and engaging look at popular independent music. We are seeking bands with good videos who want worldwide exposure. The first 25 artists for each station will receive free placement (there is a station for each genre). After the first 25 it will $75 US a month. iMove Music 7814 Benton St., Huntsville, AL 35802 PH: 256-348-2472 Sandy sandy@imovemusic.com www.imovemusic.com A new website for musicians invites you to sign up for their services. This website rivals all other websites on the net in that it offers more services on one website at no upfront costs to you. Unlike other websites, we only accept great music that our visitors would love to hear. We limit the amount of artists so visitors have the time to hear it all! Shiny New Music Florence shinynewmusic@hotmail.co.uk www.florencep.co.uk New (Free) interactive music website where visitors will listen to & discuss the hottest unsigned bands. Submit your demo! Magnatune 2070 Allston Way #102, Berkeley, CA 94704 PH: 510-684-4175 FX: 510-217-6374 www.magnatune.com MP3 music and music licensing. Artists get a full 50% of the purchase price. Beta Records Music Hosting 1343 N. McCadden Pl. Hollywood, CA 90028 PH: 323-469-2382 FX: 323-469-2383 Georg Van Handel georg@betarecords.com www.betarecords.com Free music hosting for unsigned artists, singers and bands with promotional tools, email management, event calendar and blogs. Music Itch 222 N. Columbus Dr. #1907, Chicago, IL 60601 Will Barroso will@musicitch.com www.musicitch.com Exposes music aficionados to the ever-growing music catalog within the independent market. Our motto is, "If you have an Itch for Music we'll scratch it!" Gone Fishing for Blue Skies 2-2-4-503, Azuma, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0014, Japan PH: 81-80-3278-2862 Big Foot bigfoot@gonefishingforblueskies.com www.gonefishingforblueskies.com/ On demand music streaming, introducing independent music from around the globe. Groovegate Simrishamnsgatan 20a, SE-214 23 Malmoe, Sweden PH: +46-(0) 40-972 273 FX: +46-850-593-986 http://www.groovegate.com A one stop store for DJ's and end users alike where they can find all the latest grooves for their listening pleasures.
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND 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. Liquid Magazine 1601 E. Bowman St. South Bend, IN 46613 PH: 574-310-3789 Jedediah Walls dej_llaws@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/liquidmagazine Michiana's most popular free magazine for local music and culture. Promoting Michiana talent! Live From Memphis PH: 901-523-9763 Christopher Reyes info@livefrommemphis.com www.livefrommemphis.com We support and promote local musicians, filmmakers, artists, and industry professionals who are the lifeblood of the Memphis creative scene. MusiciansOnly.net www.musiciansonly.net A FREE musician classified system. The concept is similar to Craigslist but more tailored for musicians. Missingink 122 Industrial Dr. PO Box 505, White House, TN 37188 Ph: 615-672-9368 x111 FX: 615-672-7225 www.missingink.com A merchandise supply and online tools module designed specifically for the entertainment industry. With no monthly minimum fees associated to our online shop module and fulfillment services we have created a risk free solution for any band looking for an official online shop. Jazzpedia the Internet Encyclopedia of Jazz Peter Maguire pmaguire@jazz-clubs-worldwide.com www.jazzpedia.org Write whatever you choose to about Jazz, the music, musicians, the global Jazz scene. The opportunity to contribute and share your knowledge, opinions, criticism, anecdotes, discography, with text, graphics, links. The possibilities are endless. Swept Away TV 4915 Oxford Cr. Boca Raton, FL 33434 PH: 561-241-9110 FX: 561-241-4422 www.sweptawaytv.com A television program written, edited, filmed and directed by college and high school students. The program airs in more than 60 markets. We are now accepting electronic submissions from unsigned artists to be featured on our show. You MUST submit your press kit electronically through Sonic Bids www.sonicbids.com Basement Elevation Magazine PO Box 81019, Warwick, RI 02888 Tassia Joseph basement_elevation@yahoo.com www.basementelevation.i8.com Underground Hip Hop music magazine with a focus on RI, MA and CT artists. To be considered for promotion and CD reviews please send us a press kit. Music By Design Top Floor, Film House, 142 Wardour St., London, W1F 8ZU UK PH: 44-20-34-3244 FX: 44-20-74-34-1064 Rosa rosa@musicbydesign.co.uk www.musicbydesign.co.uk A big big advertising brand is hoping to launch an unsigned (or just signed to indie label) female artist. So for all you female solo artists or girl bands, this could be your big break. This can also include a male band that has a female vocalist. One thing they are not looking for is punk/heavy rock bands but they are not looking for the next Spice Girls/Girls Aloud/Sugababes/Destinys Child either so if you think you fit the bill send in your myspace site or band website with your music on or alternatively send in a CD. ABC Pictures 1867 E. Florida St., Springfield, MO 65803-4583 PH: 888-526-5336 www.abcpictures.com Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry MyNewsletterBuilder comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com www.mynewsletterbuilder.com A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike. Rock-n-Roll Web Design and Hosting PO Box 1922, Salisbury, MD 21802 PH: 410-835-8895 Audra info@rock-n-roll-design.com www.rock-n-roll-design.com We offer powerful hosting tools that give you complete control over all content on your site.
7. Stop Burning Bridges…Or Your Career Might Go Up In Flames! by Sheena Metal, Music Highway © 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. Hey, nobody said the music business was going to be easy. It truly is a jungle out there filled with: snakes, rats, rabid carnivores, sharks…well, you get the picture. In the course of your musical journey, there will be confrontations, arguments, misunderstandings, and miscommunications. You'll get jerked around, screwed over, ripped off and disrespected. So, you want to be a rockstar? Welcome to your nightmare. But this is also a business of good people, who'll give you opportunities and chances and help you out when you least expect it. That's why it's so important that you, as musicians and as a band, act professionally and respectfully regardless of the behavior of those you encounter. You don't have to be a pushover and of course, you have a right to defend yourself against the questionable actions of others, but the music community can be a very small town and the behavior you exhibit will follow you throughout your musical career. On the flipside of that, there are musicians out there who, either knowingly or unknowingly bring negativity on themselves through their own actions. Short temperedness, egocentricism, brazen entitlement, compulsive lying and just plain old psychotic behavior can brand your band as troublemakers and deprive you of important opportunities that you need to move forward in this business. So, how can you make sure that you're doing onto others as you wish they would do onto you? What can you, as musicians do, to eliminate aspects of your personality that may be causing bad blood between you and the people you run across on your way to superstardom? The following are a few tips that may help you to make sure you're exhibiting professional behavior at all times: 1.) Be Timely And Courteous---Whether you're playing out live or emailing booking inquiries from home, there is never a substitute for courteously or timeliness. At gigs, show up when you're supposed to, be friendly, treat others with respect, set up quickly, end your set on time, break down quickly, be mindful of other bands on stage, compliment those around you and don't forget simple things like, "please" and "thank you." When you leave a positive impression in people's minds, you'll be high on their list when it comes time to fill an open booking slot, recommend a band for a review, etc. 2.) Make Sure Your Actions Match Your Words---It's such a simple thing but you'd be surprised how many musicians seem incapable to doing what they say they're going to. If you book a gig, show up and play. If you say you're going to bring twenty friends and fans to your gig, do it. If you reserve an ad in a local music magazine, pay for it. If you write a check, make sure that it doesn't bounce. If you say you're going to send out a press package or a CD, mail it. It is true that many people in the music business are distrustful of bands that they don't know, and with good reason in many instances. Build your good reputation in the industry by proving that you will do what you've promised. Start small. Once you've gain people's trust, you'll see more and more doors opening up for your band. 3.) Take The High Road---It may be tough but there's nothing to be gained from returning someone's improper behavior with a heap-load of your own. That doesn't mean that you need to let every industry slime-bag from New York to LA ride roughshod all over your music project but there are ways to deal with the negative behavior in this business without branding yourself with a label equally as negative. Sending firm yet professional letters, making intelligent and informed phone inquiries and, if need be, taking legal action against those who have acted inappropriately are ways to handle unpleasant situations without drawing negative attention to yourself. Public scenes, yelling and screaming, long-winded and ranting emails, threats and accusations and spiteful actions may make you feel vindicated but it may chase away the good people as well as the bad and that just sets your band back. 4.) You Can't Undo What You've Already Done---It's much harder to undo past bad behaviors, or reverse negative reputations than it is to foster positive ones. It's best when starting out to avoid acting rash as a rule. If you have a band member that is incapable of keeping his or her cool, perhaps it's time to rethink his or her place in your group. The entertainment industry has a long memory and a spiteful tongue. Make sure when people speak of you, they're speaking well. This may all seem like such common sense that it isn't even worth mentioning but you'd be surprised how many shows, interviews, tours, and record deals have never materialized because of burned bridges. You may have talent and great tunes, but if your attitude sucks you'll get passed over time and again. No one wants to work with rage-aholics, egomaniacs or crazies. Don't let anyone think that's what your band is about. Sure it's important to be creative geniuses but if no one likes you, you'll be performing your masterpieces in the garage for grandma and her Pomeranian. Get smart and treat people right and you may find yourself rockin' all the way to the bank.
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