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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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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED UKMusic management@ukmusic.com www.ukmusic.com Upfront and ruthlessly independent! The good, the bad and the ugly - the reality. No industry spin. No artist endorsement. No hidden agenda. Just upfront, honest and opinionated views from independent music fans. Urpromotions Magazine Robert Atkins Jr, dewman92@hotmail.com www.openzine.com/urpromotions A magazine that supports unsigned and independent bands. We cover Rock, Metal, Alternative and Punk genres only! Me Like Good Music www.melikegoodmusic.com Dedicated to recommending the best new and old underrated music of multiple genres, especially artists and bands flying under the radar of popular music. LUCID FORGE 224 Wallace Ave. #303, Toronto, ON M6H 1V7 PH: 416-516-2894 FX: 416-516-4763 submissions@lucidmedianetwork.com www.lucidforge.com We cover all things new and exciting in the music and film industry. If you want reviews, interviews or articles come to us first! The Devil Has the Best Tuna charming_man@yahoo.com www.besttuna.blogspot.com Dedicated to unearthing unknown, unheard, unseen, unheralded, unfamiliar or downright unbelievable bands new or old, that have not yet hit the radars of the music papers, magazines and the British public in the UK. If you're in a new band, are unsigned and would like to be considered for inclusion on the site, please email me. MuzikReviews.com PO Box 147, Adams, MA 01220 PH: 413-236-9800 x105 Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck info@muzikreviews.com www.muzikreviews.com Indie music reviews & publicity services. Please be aware that our staff of writers will review all submissions fairly and honestly with the review we publish being an objective assessment of the music sent in for consideration. Our goal is to provide honest feedback relative to the music, good, bad or indifferent, for the artist as well as potential fans of the music. Guaranteed Reviews 2400 NW 80th St. #154, Seattle, WA 98117-4449 info@guaranteedreviews.com www.guaranteedreviews.com A paid service for those that want to get a professional review of their music. Every reviewer at GuaranteedReviews is in some way connected to the music business. Together we have a combined 250 years in the industry. Our advice to you is informed by decades worth of success, mistakes and solid industry connections. Please let us put that experience to work for you. REVIEWS ARE $15 EACH.  SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS IMRadio 57 Washington Blvd. #108, Mundelein, IL 60060 PH: 847-566-1539 FX: 847-970-7079 Paddy Noonan paddy@imradio.com www.IMRadio.com A new radio station by musicians for musicians. Artists can upload their original songs for free airplay on IMRadio. TheArtistReview.com AJ Janssen ajjanssenmn@gmail.com www.theartistreview.com Reviewing CDs and playing great music. It's all about the music! The God Complex 116 W. Franklin, Liberty, MO 64068 Landon Whitsitt landon@godcomplexradio.com www.godcomplexradio.com We are a weekly radio show/podcast looking to play all genres of music that contain or promote positive values and experiences. AccuRadio 400 N. Wells St. #404, Chicago, IL 60610 PH: 312-527-3879 feedback@accuradio.com www.accuradio.com Featuring over 280 channels of really cool music. We give exposure and airplay to numerous genres of music and hundreds of artists that virtually never receive broadcast radio airplay. New Artist Radio.net www.newartistradio.net A FREE service offered to any band or independent artist that would like to get airplay worldwide. We feature 6,887 on-demand streams & 13 radio shows. Unsigned Artists Radio Julian Bankston julian@uaradio.net www.uaradio.net Our primary goal to provide you with a new revenue and distribution model for your music. You will also be featured on our internet radio station which is broadcast globally. eoRadio PH: 303-808-8140 Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com www.eoradio.com The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details. YouRockRadio.com Uncle Indie yourock@yourockradio.com www.yourockradio.com The way radio was meant to be! In todays world of playlists and radio with zero personality You Rock Radio stands apart from the rest! Give us a listen and see what you've been missin'. We play the best Pop, Rock and Variety music the internet has to offer! 
2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS Planetary Group PO Box 52116, Boston, MA 02205 PH: 617-451-0444 FX: 617-451-0888 adam@planetarygroup.com www.planetarygroup.com Check out our radio team that provides full promotional services at the College, commercial specialty promotion, AAA, public, RPM, Hip Hop and Jazz; as well as targeted radio mailing services. We also do publicity! Is the only time you see your name in print when you open up the phonebook? Our veteran in-house publicity department will pitch your project to the print media moguls to help you get the results you need. UE3 Promotions Jen jen@ue3promotions.com www.ue3promotions.com Specializes in radio promotion, artist development, consulting services and corporate endorsement acquisitions, along with a state of the art music licensing division. Powderfinger Promotions 47 Mellen St., Framingham, MA 01702 PH: 800-356-1155 x234 radio@powderfingerpromo.com www.powderfingerpromo.com We have solid connections at over 500 college and AAA stations across the U.S. and Canada and hundreds of press contacts. National Record Promotion 137 N. Larchmont #500, Los Angeles, CA 90004 PH: 323-658-7449 FX: 323-658-7699 Larry Weir larry_weir@sbcglobal.net www.heartlandent.com We promote artists and groups at radio with an emphasis on independent labels and recording artists. Over the last five years NRP has worked with many major acts. National Record Promotion-NRP will assist you in weekly tracking reports...national chart activity & radio interviews.  SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY Grit PR & Consulting 4803 SE Woodstock Blvd. #269, Portland, OR 97206 Laurena Marrone Campos gritpr@gmail.com www.gritpr.com Offers low-cost services to artists in the areas of publicity, marketing and promotion. Our commitment to our artists continues to exceed expectations and shatter preconceived notions about those on the “business” side of music and the arts. For a limited time, get a 6 Month Publicity and Radio Promotion Campaign for the price of a 4 Month Campaign OR sign on for a 3 Month Publicity Campaign and get 1 month free! ASL Developing Artists Promotion Campaign 24945 Via Denise, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 PH: 949-448-9444 info@aslmusicmedia.com www.aslmusicmedia.com Offers a comprehensive promotion package for new and developing artists. Delivers incredible exposure in one efficient and cost-effective program. Mother Hen Promotions Jeanette "Mom Hen" Lundgren meetmepresents@gmail.com www.motherhenpromotions.com I create and/or maintain MySpace, Reverbnation, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube accounts for Acoustic artists. I also research and will do submissions for internet radio and online reviews. Quality Acoustic music only. Please provide links to your website, MySpace, YouTube, or anywhere I can hear/see both your live and recorded music. If I like you, I will get fully behind promoting your career via every means available on the internet. Death Ritual Music 1357 Fernwood Cir. Corona, CA 92880 PH: 951-314-3007 Anthony Galaz agalaz@deathritualmusic.com www.deathritualmusic.com Offers many promotional and marketing services for bands and artists at any step. Booking, promoting, full merchandising and management. Carnelian Agency PH: 360-752-9829 www.carnelianagency.com Our mission is to provide musicians with the services, products and resources they need with professionalism, integrity and an invested belief in the unlimited potential of our clients. Our vision is to offer a one stop artist’s services and products company with several departments under one parent corporation. We provide exceptional customer service and nurture each client relationship with personal dedication. CTW Promotions PO Box 40701, Redford, MI 48240 Mike Warden promotions@conquertheworld.com www.ctwpromotions.com We do MySpace promotion for labels, authors, bands and artists. Would you rather have your music profile blowing up daily or just sit there collecting dust? Countdown Entertainment 110 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001-6805 PH: 212-645-3068 FX: 212-989-6459 James Citkovic submitmusic@countdownentertainment.com www.countdownentertainment.com Represents bands, groups, singers, songwriters, musicians, composers, music producers and music managers to independent music labels and major recording labels for record deals, music licensing deals, film music deals, TV music deals, record distribution and music publishing. IndiePower.com PH: 818-505-1836 PERSON info@indiepower.com www.indiepower.com Started by industry veterans to further the goal of helping develop the cutting edge of new artists and labels with innovative marketing and talent. Combining 25+ years of valuable experience with an arsenal of talents and a passion for breaking albums and artists, Indie Power is about to add a few new pages to the history books! Aditude Advertising PH: 770-236-0738 info@aditudeadvertising.com www.aditudeadvertising.com Our specialty is helping you find and customize the perfect promotional look that will set your group, company or idea apart from the masses. AIF Records/Music Productions PO Box 691, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 PH: 914-510-9022 R. Jackson aifrecords@verizon.net www.robertjackson.net Artist career planning and consultation. Mailouts in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and or Asia to both major labels and indies. Music publishers, music supervisors for possible film/TV/ad agency soundtrack placement, internet record labels. Music Dealers 650 W. Lake St., Ste. 320 (3S), Chicago, IL 60661 PH: 888-584-0005 x5 Rob Lindquist rlindquist@musicdealers.com www.musicdealers.com Licenses music for use in commercials, TV shows, movies, video games and more. We've established relationships with some of the biggest brands and companies in the world. xo publicity PH: 503-281-9696 kaytea@xopublicity.com www.xopublicity.com Our firm developed out of a desire to help indie and smaller labels compete in the press race. We offer lower rates and maximum flexibility to make our campaigns run smoothly. XO has a staff of 12 who work on projects as a team. The XO policy is to ensure the continued development of relationships with our artists, labels, writers and editors. Along with press we also offer radio campaigns.  CFM Records 859 Washington St. #247, Red Bluff, CA 96080 PH: 530-402-9251 www.cfmmusicscene.com We are currently accepting music from all genres. We are an environmentally friendly company and prefer electronic submissions. Call between 11am and 8pm PST and ask for Rosalita. IndieRhythm 160 Aztec Way SE, Acworth, GA 30102 PH: 678-574-6310 James McCullough sales@indierhythm.com www.IndieRhythm.com A CD megastore that is dedicated solely to independent music and the artists that create this music. We've got room for all styles, genres and categories! Apocrypha Records PO Box 2570, San Francisco, CA 94126 PH: 503-616-3247 FX: 866-395-9752 John MacMurphy info@ApocryphaRecords.com www.ApocryphaRecords.com Metal only record company that provides label and distribution services for artists and other labels. SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS AvenueHiFi.com 123 Meadowbrook Way, Centreville, MD 21617 PH: 410-241-8465 Paul Day paul@avenuehifi.com www.avenuehifi.com A socially-driven network of independent, unsigned, local musicians and fans. Rockstar Music info@rock-star.com www.rock-star.com You can upload songs, videos, photos, tour dates, etc. and it's completely free. JamBuzzer www.jambuzzer.com Pays music fans to listen to new music while artists build their fanbase and sales. gimmesound.com www.gimmesound.com Erect a democracy, a music democracy, where all artists can come to get their sound out, and where music lovers come to discover and support them. Dollar Van Demos 4600 9th Ave. #210, Brooklyn, NY 11220 PH: 347-878-3366 Joe Revitte dollarvandemos@gmail.com www.dollarvandemos.com Music videos showcasing undiscovered performers inside a Brooklyn dollar van (share taxi)--with real passengers! zunior.com 283 Danforth Ave. #358, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2 info@zunior.com www.zunior.com The source for independent digital music in Canada. zunior.tv 283 Danforth Ave. #358, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2 dave@zunior.com www.zunior.tv We aim to present indie music visuals from the best artists around. To submit a video, or work with us to create features on your favourite artists, please e-mail us. Music Gorilla 12407 Mopac Expressway N. 100-312, Austin, TX 78758 PH: 512-918-8978 FX: 212-258-6394 Alexia info@musicgorilla.com www.musicgorilla.com Exposure to major labels, indie labels, film studios and publishers. Music Forte 931 W. 75th St. #137-261, Naperville, IL 60540 PH: 888-659-2867 Greg Percifield greg@musicforte.com www.musicforte.com As a social network, we're unique in that we cater to only musicians and music enthusiasts. We've also taken a very intricate approach in seeing that our network is powered by the musical soul. This means that you'll discover music and services that are relevant to you in a myriad of ways. JukeBoxAlive 311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 PH: 828-232-0016 Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com jukeboxalive.com Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off. 
SECTION FIVE: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND 5.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL LaFaMos Scholarship for Music Business PH: 323-300-6111 FX: 323-668-9386 www.Lafamos.com Through a partnership with Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, CA we’ve created the LaFaMos Scholarship for Music Business. A scholarship for musicians who are eager to educate themselves in the ins & outs of the industry may apply for the scholarship to help pay for the Music Business Program. We’ve also created a grant program for outstanding musicians. At LaFaMos, we believe too many bands are being promoted based on what they can pay marketers instead of the quality of their music. Therefore, musicians with outstanding original music may apply for a grant via our online form. Based on staff votes at our bi-weekly grant meetings, we may award grants of up to 50% off our retainer. To help raise awareness for this program, we recently teamed up with Music Connection by offering a raffle for a free month of marketing, publicity and design services. MusicPro Insurance Agency 45 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbury, NY 11797-2002 PH: 800-605-3187 FX: 888-290-0302 Julie insurance@MusicProInsurance.com http://www.musicproinsurance.com Affordable and convenient insurance for musicians, including instruments, equipment, studio, tour, composer's liability, travel accident and health. Festival Network Online www.festivalnet.com There's nothing like a live performance! FNO lists more than 7,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. Search by 22 different music genres, event attendance, zip code radius & more. Plug in festival dates with club dates. 
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION CD Poster Shop PMB 349, 4676 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302-1902 info@cdpostershop.com www.cdpostershop.com We focus on providing quality CD duplication, CD inserts and posters at affordable prices. We have a CD release package, which includes 100 retail ready CDs, 50 posters, with a free UPC-A barcode and CD Baby setup starting at $230. Creative Sound Corp. 5515 Medea Valley Dr. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 PH: 818-707-8986 FX: 818-707-8164 info@csoundcorp.com www.csoundcorp.com CD/DVD replication, special packages include graphics / high quality color printing. Full Guarantee for Competitive Pricing & Premium Quality. Plant Locations: California and North Carolina. Mention that you saw us in The Indie Bible and we will match or beat any advertised price. CD Rollout 1222 11th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 PH: 800-811-7478 Mike Naylor mike@cdrollout.com www.cdrollout.com We offer CD and DVD replication, CD and DVD manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your CD or DVD at wholesale rates. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies. Check out what we can do for you! CD Man PH: 800-557-3347 sales@cdman.com http://www.cdman.com Since day one, our mission has been to make manufacturing compact discs easier and cheaper for independent artists. CDman has always prided itself on offering the best quality CDs at the lowest price, while maintaining fast and friendly customer service and support. We work with all clients to achieve 3 main goals; 1. Select excellence in quality above all. 2. Get the best price possible. 3. Maintain great customer support and VIP treatment no matter what size the order. 5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING Crazy Daisy Productions 4257 Barger Dr. #171, Eugene, OR 97402 PH: 541-517-1458 FX: 425-790-0630 Erik Veach info@crazymastering.com www.crazymastering.com Our state-of-the-art CD mastering provides high-quality professional sound at a price anyone can afford. Have all the tracks you can fit on a single audio CD (up to 80 min) mastered for only $279! SongMastering.com 6904 St. Rt. 133, Blanchester, OH 45107 PH: 513-728-0769 Jim Mason jimmason@songmastering.com www.songmastering.com I see songmastering.com as the final step in the recording process, it is a way to give yourself that extra bit of confidence before you post your tune on the net. I see my service as an audio Jiffy Lube, where you can get your song fine tuned for public consumption. I am an independent artist like you and know how important it can be to have the best sounding recordings possible. ACMastering PH: 800-335-9103 Adrian Carr adrian@acmastering.com www.acmastering.com There has been a huge paradigm shift in our music industry. Although technology is cheaper and more available than ever there is a greater need for experience and excellence as a producer and mastering engineer. I offer the New York City famous facility Mastering Sound without the famous facility price!  5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH ABC Pictures 2838 N. Ingram Ave. Springfield, MO 65803 PH:417-869-3456 FX: 417-869-9185 www.abcpictures.com Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry Band Merch Canada PH: 778-988-4286 Chris Murphy chris@bandmerch.ca www.Bandmerch.ca Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada’s hottest up-and-coming musicians. Band Merch Canada PH: 778-988-4286 Chris Murphy chris@bandmerch.ca www.bandmerch.ca Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada`s hottest up-and-coming musicians. Imprint Indie Printing 3449 Technology Dr. #212, North Venice, FL 34275 PH: 941-484-5151 FX: 941-484-5154 Walter walter@iloveimprint.com www.iloveimprint.com Since 1994 we've been helping people create projects to be proud of. We understand every step in the process of putting out records and CD's... We know this because we have done this ourselves... From 7 inch covers to posters, CD replication to custom print work, we take as much pride in your project as you do. We are equipped to give you the best quality at great prices. No matter how big or small your project is, we handle them all with the same attention to detail and care.
Dot On Shaft Guitars 37 Livingstone St. W., Barrie, ON L4N 7J2 PH: 705-812-1061 http://dotonshaft.com "The Dot On Shaft name is incredibly significant to us because it represents principles that are near and dear to our hearts and beliefs that we choose to live by. We strive to be independent from the rest, innovate in ideology, intelligent in thought and iconic in stature. WTSmedia 2841 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 PH: 888-987-6334 FX: 423-894-7281 Micah Boaz mboaz@wtsmedia.com www.wtsmedia.com CD & DVD recordable media, CD & DVD duplicators, blank audio cassettes, video tapes, labels, professional audio/video recorders and a variety of pro-audio products WTS Media offers the very best. We carry a full line of well-known, professional-grade audio equipment including: Microboards, Shure, Graff, Fender Audio, Verbatim, Sennheiser, Nady, Tascam, Rimage, Marantz, Sony, and many others. Pick Guy PO Box 70, Westfield, IN 46074 PH: 317-698-5141 Marty Camire pickguy@verizon.net www.pickguy.com Get NOTICED with custom printed guitar picks! Get guitar picks printed with your own artwork! Our custom printed guitar picks are a great way to promote your band or event and make excellent gifts.
Muzik Studio 14 Chesler Sq. Succasunna, NJ 07876 PH: 973-927-7250 info@muzikstudio.com www.amuzikstudio.com We do full production Recording in a friendly, relaxed environment. Our Engineer is Pro-Tools certified and experienced in every phase of the recording and production process. Whether your project is ready to go or in pre-production; MuZik Studio will help you achieve your dream. In-house musicians available including drums and percussion. We are a modern equipped results oriented studio!
Warrior Girl Artist Development Coach 12115 Magnolia Blvd. #200, North Hollywood, CA 91607 PH: 925-892-6735 Gilli Moon info@warriorgirlmusic.com www.artistdevelopmentcoach.com Coaching is one-on-one personal development where the coach helps you focus on objectives, goals and processes, and achieve them faster than if you worked alone. A coach helps you to identify what you want in life and suggests strategies and tactics that will take you from 'where you are now' to 'where you want to be'. Warrior Girl Music (the Coaching company) taps into professional artist development, staying motivated, defining success on one's own terms, how to develop the right relationships and overcoming obstacles. Masters Of Songwriting Dennis R. Sinnott info@christelmusic.com www.christelmusic.com Dennis Sinnott, formerly head of copyright of EMI and publisher of such greats as Queen, Deep Purple, Wishbone Ash, Pink Floyd, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and hundreds of other hugely successful artists, plus some of the greatest music commercial catalogues including KPM, FD&H, Screen Gems, New York Times Music, finally REVEALS, what it takes to become a top international songwriter. North by Northeast Music and Film Festival 189 Church St. LL, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7 PH: 416-863-6963 FX: 416-863-0828 info@nxne.com www.nxne.com Canada’s #1 showcase for new independent music, where fans can catch great local and international performers at intimate venues. An industry conference featuring celebrity interviews as well as panels and information exchanges for artists and music-biz professionals. NXNE has always been about the music. The festival gives 500 local, national and international artists the chance to rock the crowds and to showcase for agents, talent buyers, media, promoters, labels and management company heavies at a variety of essential downtown venues. Spinitron www.spinitron.com Logs playlists from smart radio stations across the country. Explore their playlists, music databases, program schedules, shows and DJ information. Ancient City Photography PO Box 1823, Silver Spring, MD 20915 PH: 814-446-2438 Tony Ventouris tony@ancientcityphoto.com www.ancientcityphoto.com Local & National concert, tour, studio and band photography performed by a musician and pro photographer! Sold Out Tour musicdept@soldouttour.com www.soldouttour.com We own huge blocks of airtime and as a band you can buy a piece. Musicians have the option of being aired on National or Regional FM radio stations and internet streams. We have packages for every budget large or small. In your spotlight you can promote your music / cd, gigs, mention your website, sell your merchandise and more. CDstands.com 30 Compton Way, Hamilton Sq. NJ 08690 PH: 609-689-1711 Scott Clark info@cdreview.com www.cdstands.com We manufacture our own line of CD boxes for artists to sell their music at shows or in stores. 5.9 RESOURCES - ONLINE COMMUNITIES Music Highway 15030 Ventura Blvd. #843, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 PH: 818-785-7144 Sheena Metal sheenametal@onemain.com www.music-highway.com An organization that specializes in supplying invaluable industry contacts, promotional resources and a support network for aspiring artists.
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