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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 Guitar Goddess Reviews 269 S. Beverly Dr. #513, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 PH: 310-882-1361 Lola Stewart guitaress@gmail.com www.guitargoddess.com We are a female guitarist webzine that promotes music by female singer/songwriters that play guitar. We do monthly reviews and hold an annual female guitarist competition. Decentx.com 10 Thompson Ln. Edgewater, NJ 07020 PH: 201-313-1100 Nikki Marra Nikki@decentx.com www.decentx.com A social networking site that is geared to helping emerging artists promote themselves. Bands that are signed up for the site (which is free) have the opportunity to submit their CDs for review. Got Dam Magazine 13033 Frankstown Rd. Ste. A2T, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 PH: 412-336-5111 FX: 707-897-8363 mike glenn mike@gotdammag.net www.gotdammag.net Online and printed magazine that showcases local underground talent. Also features an online video magazine. indiessance indiessance@gmail.com indiessance.blogspot.com Featuring short indie music reviews, including links to related MP3s, interviews, biographies, YouTube feeds, lyrics etc. The Hard Rock Society 2709 15th St. S. #203, Fargo, ND 58103 "Metal Man" Dan mmd@hardrocksociety.com www.hardrocksociety.com A Hard Rock/Heavy Metal site with reviews. CD Reviews by You webmaster@cdreviewsbyyou.com www.cdreviewsbyyou.com Review any album you like! We're especially looking to showcase upcoming artists.
WPSC 88.7fm 300 Pompton Rd. Wayne, NJ 07442 PH: 973-720-3669 Rob Quicke music@wpscradio.com www.wpscradio.com WPSC is a college radio station that encourages independent music formatting. Wylde Radio 6125 N. Mason Ave. Chicago, IL 60646 PH: 773 775-6596 Tom Wylde tom@wylderadio.com www.wylderadio.com An internet radio show dedicated to the support and promotion of independent and underground Metal. Detroit Riot Radio PO Box 15001, Detroit, MI 48215 PH: 313-459-6309 Rein detroitriotradio@gmail.com www.officialriotradio.com An internet radio station and on-air live show aired Thursdays at 8pm on WHPR (Detroit). We are looking for new indie music for airplay and internet rotation. We are in the process of acquiring BMI and ASCAP licenses so that artists will receive royalties from airplay. CKVI Radio 235 Frontenac St., Kingston, ON K7L 3S7 PH: 613-547-8644 FX: 613-544-8795 Max Lienhard ckvi@limestone.on.ca www.thecave.ca A community radio station, housed at Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute. Groove Suite 3336 N. Texas St., Ste. J-257, Fairfield, CA 94534 PH: 510-773-9640 DJ Walker groovin@groovesuite.com www.Groovesuite.com Smooth Jazz and R&B internet radio station. Mohawk Radio 10862 Coronel Rd. Ste. B, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Rich Z. richz@mohawkradio.com www.mohawkradio.com Hundreds of Punk MP3s for download. Check our website for submission guidelines. Our revamped site has new features that allow you to create profiles, upload pictures, sell merchandise, upload or download songs, promote show dates and more! All bands that join are played on the world famous MohawkRadio stream. 1000's of listeners! RIFF Radio 2709 15th St. S. #203, Fargo, ND 58103 "Metal Man" Dan mmd@hardrocksociety.com www.hardrocksociety.com Metal. The way it should be. WPVM 75 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801 PH: 828-258-0085 FX: 828-350-7853 Steven Howard steven@wpvm.org www.wpvm.org The Progressive Voice of the Mountains! Nette Radio PO Box 35476, Los Angeles, CA 90035 Annette Conlon submit@netteradio.com www.netteradio.com/submit.html From Piano to Punk - it's great music by fab women artists. You MUST mail or fax our release form with your music. 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 PH: 303-808-8140 Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com http://www.eoradio.com The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC Jerome Promotions & Marketing 2535 Winthrope Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 PH: 770-982-7055 FX: 770-982-1882 Bill Jerome hitcd@bellsouth.net http://www.jeromepromotions.com We call the music directors and program directors of over 250 stations several times a week in order to help our artists get airplay and the recognition that they deserve with the goal of helping them make a deal with a major label. 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. 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! Little Pocket Records 255 N. Yondota Rd. Curtice, OH 43412 PH: 419-460-0437 Steve Mohr littlepocketrecords@yahoo.com www.littlepocketrecords.com An independent record label run from Toledo, OH. Serge Entertainment Group PO Box 2760, Acworth, GA 30102 Sandy SergeEnt@aol.com www.sergeentertainmentgroup.com Independent radio station and internet radio promo/tracking and publicity. Much Luvv Records 4930 Dacoma St. Ste. C, Houston, TX 77092 PH: 713-957-6991 Bobby Herring tre9@dasouth.com www.realityrap.com Our vision is to provide Hip Hop music that positively influences people. We are committed to maintaining standards above the norm, yet quality music that competes with the best the music industry has to offer. Trend-Records Greentrees, Glassel, Banchory, AB31 4DL UK PH: 07846271921 Thomas Button thomas@trendrecords.co.uk www.trendrecords.co.uk An independent label located in Scotland. We specailse in Indie, Acoustic and Pop music. Bear Grass Records Wayne Murphy waynemurphy@beargrassrecords.com www.beargrassrecords.com An independent label dedicated to the preservation and integrity of Acoustic music, and musicians.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS 2ManProductions 11406 Sandrock St., Houston, TX 77048 PH: 713-386-9023 FX: 713-751-0906 Carlton info@2manproductions.com www.2manproductions.com Interactive web community for artists. Promote and upload your music, photos, videos, IM video conferencing and more! Upload your page today! Songcast 100 Cliffside Dr. Burleson, TX 76028 PH: 214-418-1544 FX: 817-447-4020 Richard Adams richard.adams@songcast.net www.songcast.net/r4/ Free MP3 hosting, blogs and social networking. 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 pay outs. Boost Independent Music Level 6 220 Pacific Highway CrowsNest, NSW 2065 Australia PH: +612-9460-1400 FX: +612-9460-0044 Graeme Logan graeme@boostdigital.com www.boostindependentmusic.com Independent & unsigned online MP3 downloads store. Sell your music today! JukeBoxAlive 311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 PH: 828-232-0016 Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com www.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 IndabaMusic.com info@indabamusic.com www.indabamusic.com An online networking and collaboration platform for musicians, engineers, producers, and all music professionals. Site members can connect with others in our international community and create online music projects - editing and mixing tracks recorded in different parts of the world using a custom online digital audio workstation. Join for free today to create your profile and host audio and unlimited photos. Hitmusiclink.com PO Box 241, Clifton, TX 76634 Duke Machado duke@hitmusiclink.com www.hitmusiclink.com With a worldwide network of artist managers, promoters, and booking agents, you are sure to find what you are looking for in our site. Urban Music Strategies 16781 Chagrin Blvd. #158, Shaker Heights, OH 44137 PH: 216-255-6558 FX: 208-723-3636 Martin Johnson martin@urbanmusicstrategies.com www.urbanmusicstrategies.com/blog/ A website designed to help Rap, R&B and Urban Gospel artists with solid do-it-yourself strategies for independent music success. Gigga Music.com PH: 954-937-3769 Mike Lewitt newmusic@giggamusic.com www.giggamusic.com The search for new undiscovered music starts here! Our site is intended to introduce our visitors to the latest in our search for great artists. Sound Of Traffic Adam Leonard mail@soundoftraffic.com www.soundoftraffic.com An online community of musicians trying to effectively promote their work. Members browse the pages of other members for credit that is used to send listeners to their own site. Other helpful tools are available to you as well. 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 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 www.soundsatlanta.com Studio & remote recording - mastering. Jakprints PH: 216-622-6360 FX: 866-900-0901 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. 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. nobucks dot net 945 S. Glaspie St., Oxford, MI 48371 PH: 877-662-8257 www.nobucks.net Our goal is to provide you with fast service and error-free duplications. Don't let our low prices fool you. We're able to keep our overhead low so we can get you the high quality you want at a price you can afford. CDstands.com 30 Compton Way, Hamilton Sq. NJ 08690 PH: 609-689-1711 Scott Clark info@cdreview.com www.cdstands.com We manufacture our own line of CD boxes for artists to sell their music at shows or in stores. Bandit A&R Newsletter 68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK PH: +44-1983-524110 John bandit@banditnewsletter.com www.banditnewsletter.com Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc. RiPPYFeST PO Box 1964, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-1964 PH: 801-487-7302 Lisa info@rippyfest.com www.rippyfest.com Bands compete for visitor's votes in hopes of being named RiPPYFeST's best. Rock Star Promotions PO Box 5867, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33310 PH: 954-739-9205 FX: 801-740-6554 Aaron Schimmel servicedesk@rockstarpromos.com www.rockstarpromos.com Dedicated to helping everyone live like a rock star, even if you can't play a note! Seatthole Shirts PO Box 3137, Bellingham, WA 98227 PH: 360-733-2154 Django Bohren info@seatthole.com www.seatthole.com High-quality custom t-shirt screen printing and Rock n' Roll promotional items for your high-, medium-, low- or no-budget project. MVD Distribution 422 Business Ctr. H-840 N. Circle Dr. Oaks, PA 19456 PH: 610-650-8200 FX: 610-650-9102 www.mvdb2b.com A one-stop for music DVDs, carrying the best selection of the format in the world. We execute the physical fulfillment of our products servicing major chains, distributors, one-stops, online & independent retailers.
7. GET UP, GET ON AND GET OFF: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE RECORD DEAL! by Sheena Metal, The Music Highway © 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission Imagine this…you're in the local hospital's pre-op ward waiting for the removal of your pesky rupturing appendix. You wait and wait in side splitting agony while your doctor chats it up with the nurses. After what seems forever, he gets you prepped and begins the surgery. What should have been a 20-minute procedure turns into two hours. He cracks jokes and talks about his new Ferrari, while you're lying unconscious with your abdomen split open. Finally, you're sewn up and ready for recovery but super surgeon and his crack anesthesiologist are having a heated discussion about their golf game and have seeming forgotten you're passed out underneath them with tubes stuck in every orifice. If this were your surgery experience, you'd freak out, sue the hospital and your hot-shot doc would wind up cleaning bedpans at the state convalescent hospital. Sadly, like our skirt-chasing doc, many musicians think that the consequences of their actions are immaterial and treat their audience with the same lackadaisical disregard that the before-mentioned doctor treated his poor patient with. These selfish creative types show up to gigs late, set up at their own leisure (roughly the same pace that a 100 year-old tortoise would run the Boston marathon), play as long of a set as they please (regardless of their designated set time) and break down/clear the stage at their own whim with little or no regard to the club's schedule. However, if you asked any of these artists, they would say that they consider music to be their career…and shouldn't a career be treated with the same importance and professionalism whether you're a budding rockstar or an established surgeon? It should, but often it's not and bands then find their reputations are tarnished with labels like: slow, lazy, and irresponsible simply because they seem unable to get their show on (and off) in a timely manner. Get branded as a slovenly flake and watch the music industry folks jump ship faster than the rich ladies on the Titanic. The following are a few tips that will help you to get up, get on and get off in a timely, professional manner that will impress the powers-that-be and leave you fans wanting more: Have Everything Set Up Before You Set Up It's not like you just found out you were playing five minutes before. Gigs are booked days, weeks or months in advance so there's no reason not to be well informed and well equipped prior to your arrival and set up. Guitars and drums should be tuned, drum kits and guitar pedals set up and dialed in, and song lists printed and distributed so that set up time is minimal. Once the stage is free, a professional band will simply haul their gear onstage, plug it in, and do a few last minute tweaks before they're ready to rock and roll. The ancient tortoise rockers, however, will plunk the road cases down on the stage and then force friends, fans and industry alike twiddle their musical thumbs in anticipation while each piece of gear is pulled out, unwrapped, wiped off, place into position and screwed in slowly but surely. Truthfully, it's about as interesting as watching paint dry without the guilty pleasure of getting high off the fumes. Sound Check/Line Check Is Not A Mini Concert You may view your sound check as the concert before the concert but you're not making any friends dragging out your sound check to an hour and a half while bands are lined up out the door waiting to set up their own gear and check their sound. Same goes for the line check. You may be surprised to know that audiences aren't all that excited to sit and listen to you work out your live sound in front of their eyes and on their time. Save the lengthy tune-up and checking for the Making Of The Band video. Get your levels quick and get to rockin'! Plan Out Your Set Time Well Before Your Set The key to a tight set is the prep work that goes on before the night of the gig. Many artists believe that the longer they're onstage the more the audience gets revved up, but there is something to be said about "too much of a good thing." Plan out your set, time it and then time it again and make sure that it comes in a few minutes under your designated set list time. Little passive aggressive tricks like cramming in two or three extra songs at the end of the set or coaxing your friends into screaming for an encore only serves to enrage your sound man and confuse your crowd and extensive tuning and chatting amongst yourselves and audience members in between songs is just plain tedious. The tighter your set is the more professional it sounds to the ears of your audience and the happier you'll make your bookers, promoters and club owners. Tear Down Should Be The Quickest Of All If you thought your set up was quick, your band's tear down should be lightning fast in comparison. So much time is wasted every night at a music venue as musicians dawdle after their sets, drinking and chatting with friends, while their gear lies piled up onstage, preventing the next artists from getting set up. Pick up your instruments, haul them of stage, and take them outside or into the green room. There you can wrap your gear up, clean it off, and pack it away into cases and into your cars. Then, it's time to toss back a few beers and gab with the masses until closing time, without interrupting the flow of the evening. Imagine this…you're in a local club waiting to check out an act your label has sent you to scout. You wait and wait in growing more bored and more drunk while the band you've been sent to see chats it up with the women in the room, giving t-shirts and CDs to the really hot ones. After what seems like forever, the bands takes the stage and begins their set. What should have been a 30-minute showcase turns into an hour or more as the band plays a loose set, stopping often to tune, complain about the sound, yell to the bartender for drinks and crack jokes with select audience members; while you sit unimpressed trying to get a feel for the band's style. Finally, their set ends and you wait to approach the band on behalf of your label but these super rockstars are still onstage wrapping up endless cords and wiping down each piece of gear while they chat with each other about how much their set rocked. If this were you're A&R experience, you'd give up waiting to speak with these lazy musicians, go back to your label and tell them to forget about this particular band and these hot-shot rockstars will wind up working at Starbuck's until they go on Social Security. This doesn't have to happen to you. Learn to get up, get on and get off. You'll soon have the reputation as an easy-to-work-with, professional, reliable band. After all, you never know who might be in the audience to see you on any given night.
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