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This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me this past month. 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 babysue PO Box 15749, Chattanooga, TN 37415 PH: 423-285-8365 Don W. Seven LMNOP@babysue.com www.babysue.com Our website features continually updated music reviews as well as samples from the babysue print magazine. All styles of music are considered for review from major and independent labels, independent PR firms, and independent artists and bands. Grave Concerns E-zine PO Box 692, Valatie, NY 12184 PH: 518-755-0404 Julie Johnson gothgirl@berk.com www.graveconcernsezine.com www.myspace.com/graveconcernsezine An on-line magazine featuring Gothic, EBM, Industrial, Noise and Alternative music news, reviews, interviews and more. Now accepting submissions. Soundstreet Promotions 6167 Windsor Ter. Halifax, NS B3K 1S5 PH: 902-454-9800 Josh Poulain joshpoulain@soundstreet.ca www.soundstreet.ca Reviews and interviews both independent and major bands. Helps book indie tours. Musicgoat.com 294 Orrin St., Winona, MN 55987 PH: 507-313-6769 Corey ckoehlerhw@gmail.com www.musicgoat.com I am a blogger who has been around music his entire life and would like to do what I can to help deserving bands and artists gain exposure. I like many styles of music and try to keep an open mind. I also plan to include podcasts on my site in the very near future. Snag Magazine 96 N. Broad St., Battle Creek, MI 49017 PH: 269-967-0683 Dave Chakur dc@snagmag.com www.snagmag.com An independent publication encompassing an array of arts & culture news. Indie Music: The Music Journalism of Todd E. Jones 480 Somerset St. #1, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 PH: 848-250-1815 Todd E. Jones toddejones@yahoo.com www.indie-music.cjb.net Indie music reviews and interviews by Todd E. Jones, music journalist. Hip Hop Reviews & Interviews: The Music Journalism of Todd E. Jones 480 Somerset St. #1, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 PH: 848-250-1815 Todd E. Jones toddejones@yahoo.com www.hiphopinterview.cjb.net Hip Hop reviews & interviews by Todd E. Jones, music journalist. Got Dam Magazine 13033 Frankstown Rd. Ste. B1, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 PH: 412-8978365 mike glenn mike@gotdammag.com www.gotdammag.com An underground Hip Hop magazine that is looking to review your CD and may do an interview with you. Jazz Chicago Brad Walseth bwalseth60@aol.com www.jazzchicago.net CD and concert reviews. Photos, club directory and free classifieds.
FreeFall / KUSF - San Francisco (90.3 FM) 1131 Diamond St., San Francisco, CA 94114 David Bassin playlist@freefallradio.com www.freefallradio.com A weekly radio show playing Jazz, Downtempo, Electronica, R&B and other beat-oriented music. Dance with you feet or dance in your head. Boulton Beach Studios / Green Mountain Music Productions PO Box 436, Manlius, NY 13104 Mark Bee markbee@greenmountainmusic.com www.greenmountainmusic.com Syndicated radio programs featuring indie artists in the genres of Bluegrass, Country, Rock and Pop. Spider Radio Donnie spiderradio@cableone.net www.spiderradio.net Broadcasting indie music on the world wide web! Radio Free Buzzine PO Box 18857, Encino, CA 91416-8857 PH: 866-912-2899 www.buzzine.com/radio With over 4.7 million opt-in viewers on Buzzine, we can give bands an audience they could never get otherwise. Malice Radio PO Box 6685, Harrisburg, PA 17112-6685 PH: 717-798-8413 reverendmalice@maliceradio.com www.maliceradio.com Darkwave has a voice! Moozikoo Radio PO Box 50322, Nashville, TN 37205-0322 Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com www.moozikooradio.com Our goal is to bring you the best music from today's independent artists. We focus on music in the Americana, Alt. Rock, Bluegrass, Blues, and Alt. Country genres. eoRadio PO Box 441234, Aurora, CO 80014-1234 PH: 303-808-8140 Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com http://www.eoradio.com The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe.
Ariel Publicity Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions 325 W. 38th St. #505, New York, NY 10018 PH: 212-239-8384 FX: 212-239-8380 Ariel Hyatt ariel@arielpublicity.net www.arielpublicity.com Professional promotional services for Indie artists. Last Tango Productions 29 Galley Ave. Toronto, ON M6R 1G9 PH: 416-538-1838 FX: 416-538-2633 Yvonne Valnea lasttango@rogers.com www.lasttangoproductions.com National publicity & radio tracking. Tour support and promotions. Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion 1828 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90404 PH: 310-998-8305 FX: 310-998-8323 Bryan Farrish airplay@radio-media.com http://www.radio-media.com Indie airplay promotion to commercial, commercial specialty, and college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. indie911 PH: 310-943-7164 Gregg Allen gregg@indie911.com www.indie911.com/aflp One of the entertainment industry’s leading independent music resources for music licensing for TV, films, video games and other new media. The mission of indie911’s licensing program is to offer a cost effective solution with the highest quality service for those who license and create music. IndieSolo.com Johnny Ioannou indiesolo@rogers.com www.indieSolo.com Gives bands exposure in what has become a very crowded and competitive online music world. At the same time, indieSolo will help music fans with the difficult, time consuming, and quite often confusing task of finding exceptional artists in a cluttered internet world that is home to millions of musicians. Lisa Reedy Promotions 275 Bonnie Briar Pl. Reno, NV 89509 PH: 775-826-0755 Lisa Reedy reedylm@aol.com www.jazzpromotion.com Works with 500+ radio stations throughout the United States and Canada on a weekly basis to solicit radio airplay, interviews to promote new releases & artist tour-dates, Charting at JazzWeek & CMJ, and other special promotions such as station IDs, CD giveaways, special program features and obtaining quotes from radio personalities. Stations include NPR affiliates, college & community stations, satellite radio, syndicated programs and select international stations. Big Baby Music Group PH: 626-533-4838 FX: 800-866-3454 Drew Strickland Drew@bigbabymusicgroup.com www.bigbabymusicgroup.com A Christian record label looking for unsigned artists. We specialize in Hip Hop and R&B. Nightlife Productions Entertainment Inc 630 9th Ave. #1200, New York, NY 10036 PH: 212-757-1669 FX: 212-757-1663 Bernadette Brennan nightlifeproductions@msn.com www.nightlife-productions.com We are a music marketing company that does online promotion and physical/digital distribution Empakk Familiar Records PH: 216-441-1012 Orlando Divinchy orlandodivinchy@empakkrecords.com www.empakkrecords.com We are a Hip Hop label open to new beats. We do commercial songs for franchise and gaming companies. Hype-PR PH: 407-797-1385 Aly M. Cleary AMCleary@hype-pr.com www.hype-pr.com Entertainment PR firm with a solid focus on the artist/band's needs. Gimme Da Mic Entertainment 869 Grange Ct. Atlanta, GA 30315 PH: 314-590-3196 Will Biggsby gimmedamicent@hotmail.com www.showcaseyourmusic.com/gimmedamicent We are an indie record label operating out of St. Louis and Atlanta. We have connections with a couple major DJs. We are affiliated with Flatline Beatz. XIIE PO Box 935, Angleton, TX 77516 PH: 979-849-1279 FX: 979-849-1278 John McNerney john@xiie.net www.xiie.net Offers original music by original artists via the web - selling around the world 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Huge payouts. Valley Of Death Records 13 Donald St., Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF48 1NX UK Sean Jenkins sean0289@hotmail.com www.valleyofdeath.co.uk A d.i.y. label focusing mainly on Death Metal, Grindcore and other obscure genres. Dance, Music, Recording (DMR) Management 3447 Investment Blvd. #202, Hayward, CA 94545-3824 PH/FX: 510-887-4367 Margaret Tobias margaret@dmrmanagement.com www.DMRmanagement.com Defined as Dance, Music, and Recording Management, DMR Management encompasses talent development and recognition, as well as the production of innovative cause-worthy events to give artists a stage and audience to be able to showcase their talents. In today's generation, music, talent, and passion are essential in the creative expression of young adults. It is these necessary elements that bring forth self-fulfillment, understanding, and the drive to become something more than what is expected. We are the bridge that connects ambition to the development of talent, as we cultivate passion along the waters of an otherwise rocky industry. 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.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS GrindLab.tv PO Box 3215, Temple, TX 76505 PH: 888-675-2659 FX: 888-675-2659 Moni Johnson webmaster@thegrindlab.com www.grindlab.tv An independent artist video sharing community built upon the same formula as Youtube. Our primary focus is the independent Rap culture of central Texas. Shatterproof Studios 18 Mill St., Southbridge, MA 01550 PH: 508-764-3865 FX: 508-764-9501 Matt Soper matt.soper@shatterproofstudios.com www.shatterproofstudios.com Worldwide exposure. Live video production and internet broadcast partner. Broadcasts artist's performances LIVE to the world. 316Muzik 2608 Vvalencia Grove Dr. Valrico, FL 33594 PH: 813-454-2464 FX: 813-944-2950 Casio Jones casio@316muzik.com www.316muzik.com The only place on the internet to watch full screen DVD quality Christian music videos. Free membership. No cost to the artist. 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. 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.
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND IndieCover.com Bismarckstr. 8, 86391 Stadtbergen, Germany PH: +49-821-4506360 Volker Kuhrmeier info@indiecover.com www.indiecover.com/ Design CD covers online! Modify given covers in text, color, size and add own photos. Download for free and use on private and commercial projects. CD Baby Podcast 5925 NE 80th Ave. Portland, OR 97218 Kevin Breuner info@cdbabypodcast.com www.cdbabypodcast.com A free interview based talkshow about how to be a successful musician without compromising your art. It's a perfect time to take advantage of the many opportunities for Do-It-Yourself artists that are springing up everywhere. We're three CD Baby employees (also musicians) who work full-time helping artists make good on their talents. We've got to keep on top of all the latest trends, laws, and innovations in the industry in order to do this well. So, why not share all this cool stuff with the public, not just CD Baby artists, but anyone who cares to listen? Exactly! Join Us! theGrindLab.com PO Box 3215, Temple, TX 76505 PH: 888-675-2659 FX: 888-675-2659 Moni Johnson webmaster@thegrindlab.com www.thegrindlab.com An independent artist community built upon the same formula as Myspace. Our primary focus is the independent Rap culture of central Texas. Angel Wing Entertainment 45 Belvedere Dr. Oakville, ON L6L 4B5 PH: 905-901-9748 FX: 905-901-9980 Sam Cook angelwingent@cogeco.ca www.angelwingentertainment.com A one-stop shop for clients who are looking for entertainment. We help independant artists get work across Southern Ontario whether it's a festival, wedding, corporate event, private function or club opening. Casa Bonita Productions 410 E. Center Ave. Maple Shade, NJ 08052 PH: 856-482-0285 Jim Santora Jr jim@casabonitaproductions.com www.casabonitaproductions.com Provides booking services for the NJ/Philadelphia area. A&R/film/TV submission opportunities, radio submission and tracking services, website development, CD creation/duplication, artwork and photography. 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. Search by 22 different music genres, event attendance, zip code radius & more. Plug in festival dates with club dates. Westone Music Products 2235 Executive Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 PH: 719-540-9333 FX: 719-540-9183 Paul Carhart music@westone.com http://www.westone.com/music In-ear musicians monitoring and hearing protection products. Crystal Clear Disc and Tape 10486 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75238 PH: 800-880-0073 FX: 214-349-3819 6520 Platt Ave. #729, West Hills, CA 91307-3218 Jim jim@crystalclearsound.com http://www.crystalclearcds.com Need CDs? For over 30 years, thousands of artists across the country have trusted Crystal Clear to take their Audio CD duplication, DVD replication and cassette tape manufacturing projects from concept to finished product. We can do it all - from full-color art design and digital mastering and editing to professional "retail-ready" duplication and packaging. 1000 CDs for $999. 1000 Promo CD Pack for $599. 1000 DVDs for $1499! Sounds Atlanta PO Box 49266, Atlanta, GA 30359 PH: 404-329-9438 FX: 404-325-8401 Bill Tullis SoundsAtlanta@aol.com http://soundsatlanta.com Studio & remote recording - mastering. Jakprints 3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 PH: 216-622-6360 FX: 216-622-6361 www.jakprints.com We continually strive to help each and every customer big or small, to expand and promote their passion with the highest quality service and merchandise. 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
7. Bringing Your Music to Life on YouTube by Daylle Deanna Schwartz, author of "The Real Deal" © 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission YouTube is a community that allows people to watch and share original videos on the Internet. With a camera and creativity, you can post a video on YouTube that can get people excited about your music. Jennifer Nielson, marketing manager at YouTube, says, "People have the opportunity to upload and share videos with people around the world and connect with a new audience." Like MySpace, the competition for attention is fierce. But if you have great music and can make an interesting video, it's worth taking advantage of this expanding promotional tool. In November, the winners of YouTube's Underground music video contest were announced on Good Morning America. Four bands (Ostrich Head, Maldroid, Greenland and Pawnshop Roses) with limited media coverage were put in the spotlight of a national TV show. All felt hopeful that exposure on YouTube will help them get a lot further. You too can take advantage of YouTube. With creativity and hard work, you can maximize opportunities for getting your music to more fans. WHY DO A VIDEO? Because you can! YouTube gives you tools and a site to post and promote a video. Ryan Divine of Maldroid says, "Musicians now have the capacity to get themselves out there without anybody's help." And it's FREE! The price is the work you put into it. Calmentz of Ostrich Head adds, "It's the easiest way for a humongous audience to see our video and get exposure to the entire world fast." A video gives you a platform for your music that can reach people around the world. WHAT MAKES A VIDEO APPEALING? It should be interesting and catch the viewer's eyes with your concept, look or performance. Nielson says, "Videos that make you laugh out loud or that are bizarre or simply brilliant get the most attention on YouTube. There is no real formula for a video to go viral, but original content and opinions are popular, as well as videos that express emotion and tell it like it is." Before doing a video, visit and look at the ones that are most popular to get ideas. The Channels area of the site has the most popular content and users with the largest audiences. WHAT WAS SPECIAL ABOUT THE WINNERS OF THE CONTEST? Ostrich Head (Most Creative) made their video colorful and exciting, with a freak shows concept that alternates characters between normal and freaky. Maldroid (Best Video) used animation as a hook. Divine did it himself. Patrick Rickelton of Greenland (Best Song) says that the exuberance in their song and video makes people happy to watch it. Pawnshop Roses (Best Live Performance) filmed an edgy performance video. CAN YOU MAKE A LOW-BUDGET VIDEO? Think creatively! Low budget doesn't mean poor quality. Kevin Bentley of Pawnshop Roses warns, "If you want to represent your band on YouTube, have something good. Don't just put anything on there." Film something professional looking that's worthy of your music. Nielson advises, "You don't need a slick and expensive music video to have success on YouTube. All you need is a little creativity and a camera to create something truly original." Michael Green of Greenland says they made their video with a small, borrowed camcorder, adding, "You need time and creativity. We definitely put in the work." CAN YOU MAKE A VIDEO WITHOUT EXPERIENCE? Learn! Divine encourages, "I learned as I went. If you're willing to put the work in - it's very time consuming - you can learn how to put a video together. Take the time to learn how to do it right. You don't need a budget but you have to make it something desirable." Try to find someone to help if you have no experience. Post a notice in colleges that you're looking for someone to film your video. There are enough resources available to get a video done if you look. A video can be worth the effort of learning how to do it. Tres Crow of Greenland adds, "If people see a good video, they pay attention and think the band has something if they could put it together." You don't need a big budget to get creative and work hard! HOW CAN YOU PROMOTE A VIDEO? Let everyone know about it with emails and announcements at gigs. Encourage fans to forward it. Rickelton warns that people rarely find you accidentally, as there are so many. "You've got to tell them where it is and promote it as much as you can." Nielson recommends becoming part of the YouTube community to better understand what's happening on the site. You can watch videos, subscribe to your favorite channels, participate in discussions and upload content. She adds, "This is the best way to become a part of the community and help yourself rise up." Like with MySpace, you can go to videos for musicians in your genre that have a lot of comments and invite people who might enjoy yours to view it, one at a time. MAKING USE OF YOUR VIDEO YouTube has become a live calling card. When you're booking gigs, send promoters to your video so they can see you in action. Calmentz recommends, "Instead of handing out DVDs to everyone, send them to YouTube." You can also embed the video on your MySpace page so friends can put links on their own pages. Make sure to include contact info so you're easy to reach. If you get a camera and are super creative, you can post a video on YouTube that gets people excited about your music. http://www.youtube.com Nielson advises, "Just get on the site and start creating videos that express your creativity and personality. You never know what will become a viral hit." Why not yours? Ostrich Head (Calmentz aka Zach Arnet, Nowonder aka Steve Montez, Loreaxe aka Jaime Jorn, Mess E Recspin aka James Morgan, Say What aka Lyndsay Haldorson) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGm-gwHwgcQ Maldroid (Rasmus, Ryan Divine, I.Q., Todd Brown, Cpt. Sean Shippley) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHGvh3i35Uk Greenland: (Tres Crow, Matt Goetz, Michael Green, Evan James, Patrick Rickelton) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P9EonMpzlM Pawnshop Roses: (Paul Keen, Kevin Bentley, Justin Monteleone a.k.a Blaze, Rich "Figgs" Fogg) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gx6CGvDj74
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