This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to me in May.
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. Services/Labels that will Help you to SELL your CD
- 4. Sites Where you can UPLOAD your Band's MP3s or Videos
- 5. Helpful Resources and Promotional Sites for Recording Artists
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2. SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
In The Basement Magazine
193 Queens Park Rd. Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9ZA, UK
PH: 00-44-1273-601217 FX: 00-44-1273-601217
David Cole itb@basement-group.co.uk
http://www.basement-group.co.uk
Soul music specialist magazine. Happy to receive CDs for review.
Billaweed.com
PO Box 1290, Napavine, WA 98565
Brandon webmaster@billaweed.com
http://www.billaweed.com
We Promote Indie and unsigned bands. We work to get your music
heard and your band exposed.
GRITZ Magazine
24 Vardry St. #101-G, Greenville, SC 29601
PH: 864-467-1699 FX: 864-467-1699
Michael Buffalo Smith editor@gritz.net
http://www.gritz.net
A national print magazine with a sister e-zine. We review CDs,
DVDs, books- all Southern flavored, from Southern Rock to
Americana, Southern Soul, Bluegrass, Classic Rock and Blues.
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.
Singer Magazine
PO Box 1288, Harrisburg, VA 22803
Greg Tutwiler SingerMagazine@aol.com
http://www.singermagazine.com
Inspiring vocal performers and independent recording artists.
UNSIGNED Music Mag
Ken Hamlett artists@unsignedmusicmag.com
http://www.unsignedmusicmag.com
Our mission is to give unsigned musicians, singers, bands,
producers, writers and other musical talent a venue to let the
music buyers of the world know they create, perform and write
great music.
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.
Rikks Revues
Rikk Matheson rikk@rikksrevues.com
http://rikksrevues.com
A free music revue site focusing on Indie artists.
3. RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC
Spin 180
6400 N. Beltline Rd. #210, Irving TX 75063
PH: 864-467-1699 FX: 864-467-1699
Matt Mungle info@spin180.net
http://www.spin180.net
Syndicated station that is all about indie artists. If you
would like to have your tunes added to our play list please
submit a CD, bio and lyric sheet to the above address (CDs
only please!)
WRHO FM
Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Dr. Oneonta, NY, 13820O
PH: 607-431-4555 FX: 607-431-4064
Alex Cameron wrho@hartwick.edu
http://users.hartwick.edu/wrho
Please send us your promo CDs. We play all genres of music,
however we tend to lack in the Folk/Country/Jazz/Blues/
Classical/Spoken Word genres - so more of those genres
would be greatly appreciated!
NashvilleRap.Com
PO Box 846, Hermitage, TN 37076
PH: 615-506-8069
Robert Grady info@nashvillerap.com
http://www.NashvilleRap.com
Armed with experience, personality and drive, we are ready
to take the world by storm with a new radio show that will
showcase Cashville artists dubbed NashvilleRap.Com. Our
mission is to expose the hidden secret Nashville Rap talent
and industry.
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.
Voyage Beyond Entertainment
PO Box 1284, Hillsville, VA 24343
PH: 703-485-9184
Michael Anthony fmyshow@gmail.com
http://www.michaelanthonyshow.com
We play, review and promote any and every genre of music by
unsigned and Indie artists (except religious oriented music).
indie cent exposure radio
8949 Sunset Blvd. #201, West Hollywood, CA 90069
PH: 310-943-7164 FX: 310-919-3091
Justin Goldbergjustin@indie911.com
http://www.indie911.com
Changing the way people discover and get paid for making music.
As people listen to streamed music from Indie911's media player,
qualifying artist accounts are paid for online airplay via
their PayPal account.
2hot4radio
1616 McCaskill Ave. #207-A, Tallahassee, FL 32310
PH: 850-350-0347
Jovan Myrick or Torentha Clark ncmgmusic@yahoo.com
http://2Hot4Radio.net
Radio Promotion and broadcast specializing playing the music
of independent artists. Genres: Hip Hop, R&B and Pop.
Joe Stevenson Music / Homegrown
2536 Henry St. Augusta, GA 30904
PH: 706-364-7614 FX: 706-790-6857
Meredith Jenkins meredith@joestevensonmusic.com
http://www.joestevensonmusic.com
Special event promotion & artist development company. We
produce 95 Rock's Homegrown radio program, featuring the
Southeast US's best up and coming artists. Check our site
for submission details.
South Wind Radio
326 Pioneer Ave. E., Montesano, WA 98563
PH: 360-249-2155
Will Whitney will@sogospelnews.net
http://www.live365.com/stations/wilray?play
Playing Southern Gospel and Bluegrass Gospel music from independent artists... some famous and some not so famous.
4. SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
CANtunes.com
356 Ontario St. #311, Stratford, ON N5A 7X6
PH: 00-44-1273-601217 FX: 00-44-1273-601217
Stewart info@CANtunes.com
http://www.cantunes.com
Sell your Independent CDs in Canada the easy way! $29.95 per
album set-up fee. Free set-up for the first 25 people to contact
us through this newsletter!
Undagrind Inc. / Grindmode Music
14514 Westropp Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110
PH: 216-323-1423
Martin K. Badley Jr. operations@grindmodemusic.com
http://www.grindmodemusic.com
We are an artist development company. We provide independent
Hip Hop artists & labels with marketing, promotion, &
distribution services. We also assist in obtaining recording
contracts for those with exceptional material.
Abaddon Records
151 Stream Rd. Winterport, ME 04496
PH: 207-478-5077
David Davis david@abaddonrecords.com
http://www.abaddonrecords.com
A Metal and Hardcore label located in Maine.
UrbanMelodies.com
9175 Kiefer Blvd. #249, Sacramento, CA 95828
PH: 916-265-5662 FX: 916-265-5662
Kevin Hellon kevin@urbanmelodies.com
http://www.urbanmelodies.com
Your online source for emerging Urban Music! We are a normal
music store, with the exception that we NEVER close. We focus
on six specific genres: Rap/Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel, Jazz/Blues,
Spoken Word and Reggae.
Sunrise UK
Silverdene, Scaleby Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LU UK
PH: 01228-675822 FX: 01228-675822
Martin Smith info@sunriseuk.co.uk
http://www.sunriseuk.co.uk
We offer new bands worldwide manufacturing and distribution
deals. We are currently seeking new acts.
Richh Kiddz Entertainment
1st Ave. at Port Imperial #1202, West New York, NJ 07093
PH: 404-394-0365 FX: 201-430-3842
Russ Downs russdowns@richhkiddz.com
http://www.richhkiddz.com
A multifaceted entertainment and marketing company. We help
develop, expose and manage independent artists who take
the business of music seriously.
SPEAK Music
20 Bloor St. E. Box 75102, Toronto, ON M4W 3T3
PH: 416-599-9079
Jennifer Claveau office@speak-music.com
http://www.speak-music.com
A management, publicity and promotions firm, dedicated to
helping independent artists develop their public profile.
Music Marketing Service
Arte Leon Ltd., Albinsuweg 5, 06679 Hohenmoelsen, Germany
PH: 0049-34441-21184 FX: 0049-941-59-92-21-184
Michael Thurm info@music-marketing-service.com
http://www.music-marketing-service.com
We offer bands distribution throughout Germany and Europe
with CD-On-Demand and digital distribution. We also do
radio promotion!
Funny Valentine Records
72 Ladysmith Rd. Brighton, BN2 4EG UK
PH: 44-1273-677590
Paul Blankley paul@funnyvalentinerecords.co.uk
http://www.funnyvalentinerecords.co.uk
We are a new label dedicated to making new 'Easy' music
featuring strong arrangements and quality songwriting.
Porter, Sinatra, Jobim etc. We're currently looking for
acts and writers.
American Eagle Recordings
13001 Dieterle Ln, St. Louis, MO 63127-1201
PH: 888-521-8146 FX: 314-984-0828
Dr. Charles "Max" E. Million maxmillion1@earthlink.net
http://www.americaneaglerecordings.com
We believe that each artist should have a stake in the control
of their destiny, in the direction that their careers are going.
Tinku Records
539 Telegraph Canyon Rd. #265, Chula Vista, CA 91910
PH: 619-397-5120 FX: 619-397-5120
Letty Astudillo info@tinkumusic.com
http://www.tinkumusic.com
An independent recording label established in 1999 to
introduce native Latin rhythms. We currently are focusing
on Andean & Latin Folk music.
5. SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
Music Torch
PO Box 280, Nanuet, NY 10954
PH: 917-232-4624
Kevin Rath kevin@musictorch.com
http://www.musictorch.com
A digital music store for independent artists who are looking
for a place to sell their music.
Radio Radio
553 E. Main St., Jackson, TN 38301
PH: 615-986-9271 FX: 866-294-7843
RT Curtis webmaster@radioradio.us
http://www.radioradio.us
As an artist of our community you gain access to your own store
to start selling music. All music that you upload to your own
store will automatically be played on our radio station to
begin promotion of your songs immediately.
Ouviste.com Music Portal
55 Strathaven Dr #314, Mississauga, ON L5R 4G9
PH: 905-890-1122
Eddy Costa epcosta@sympatico.ca
http://www.ouviste.com
Your source for Portuguese music! A site for bands and artists,
with MP3s, charts, spotlight, news, articles, interviews and
a radio show.
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
CountryWesternBands.com - Country Artist Showcase
PO Box 677, Cave Creek, AZ 85327
PH: 480-595-5057
Cindy info@countrywesternbands.com
http://www.countrywesternbands.com
CWB is the #1 Country Western indie artist showcase. We'll
showcase your band to thousands of country music fans.
Ill Crew Universal
200 S. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA 94954
PH: 707-778-1314
Steve B. steveb@illcrew.org
http://www.illcrew.org
A worldwide Hip-Hop organization dedicated to the preservation,
activism, empowerment, balance and unity of Hip-Hop culture
expressed in all of its elements.
Dirtbag Clothing
1945 E. Francisco #F, San Rafael, CA 94901
PH: 877-347-8224 FX: 415-460-0206
Doug Canning contact@dirtbagclothing.com
http://dirtbagclothing.com
Killer Sport, Streetwear and Skate clothes. Wear it 'til it stinks!
Infinite Limits Publishing
821 Shadyside Ln, Todd, NC 28684
PH: 336-877-3533
Greg Taylor infinitelimits@quickspeed.net
http://www.infinitelimits.net
I provide music publishing, graphic design for CD covers and
promo packages and website design. I also accept CDs to sell
online and list bands in the Performing Acts section.
ODT Records
655 Ramos St., Odessa, TX 79761
PH: 432-208-0892
Roy P. odtrecords2k1@hotmail.com
http://www.odtrecords.com
Hip Hop label offering Rap beats, CD artwork, DVD production
and editing, web design, screwed & chopped and more.
Houston Band Coalition
Silverdene, Scaleby Hill
PH: 01228-675822
hbcpromotions@sbcglobal.net
http://www.hbclive.com
Houston bands working together to bring Houston music to the
masses. Includes a forum for musicians, fans and industry pros.
Mark Peterman Photography
4170 Francis St. Kansas City, KS 66103
PH: 913-558-3175
Mark Peterman info@markpeterman.com
http://www.markpeterman.com
I'm a freelance photographer whose work covers a broad
range of subject matter for a variety of applications
including: commercial, editorial, people and places.
Earth 2 Earth
111 N. Perry, Pontiac, MI 48342
PH: 248-335-7015 FX: 248-335-7638
Lisa Angelilli art@freshhotshirts.com
http://www.freshhotshirts.com
Your one stop shopping for custom screen printing, embroidery
and all types of promotional items.
Cyclone Records Canada
84 Martin Crossing Rise NE, Calgary, AB T3J 3P1
PH: 403-285-9586
Brad Trew info@cyclonerecords.ca
http://www.cyclonerecords.ca
Producer of high quality CD compilations at a local, regional,
national and international level. We are always seeking new
talent to promote to a wider audience.
7. KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOOD PR AND BAD PR (PART II)
by John Foxworthy, Garage Radio
? 2007 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
Follow-up
I'm one to appreciate diligence and I'll be the first to admit
that some of my attempts to create steady contacts have backfired
on me more than once. Now, finding myself on the receiving end, I
see what I was doing wrong. A beleaguered ally can quickly become
a foe ? and it's for this reason I find it essential to define the
difference between follow-up and pestilence.
Let's disregard the preceding tips for a moment and imagine you've
emailed your press release or a request for coverage to a few
addresses. It's possible that a few of the folks you contacted
have contacted you back, but there are some that haven't responded.
Many of them may be preoccupied with current projects or might
even be completely uninterested. You have no way of knowing where
they stand, so how do you decide when (or if) to send a second
email?
Five business days is a good rule, but hinges on when you sent
your initial correspondence. Monday through Wednesday are the
best days to get in touch with your potential outlets. Due to
the fact that most schedules revolve around the standard
workweek, it stands to reason that these are the best days to
send your follow-ups. If you still get no responses, you'll
be better to write these contacts off and continue your
exchange with the responsive set.
Mailing Lists
This falls more closely under the subject of "netiquette"
than etiquette. Just because you have contact email addresses,
doesn't mean you have contacts. The inventory of rules
surrounding mailing lists is another that could be an entire
handbook ? and could be one of the single most contributors
to death in the press/play world, but I'll try to emphasize
the biggest no-nos.
Never, never, NEVER add arbitrary email addresses to your
list. There's no negotiating this rule ? here's why:
Out of hundreds of emails a day, only about 30% apply to my
day-to-day dealings. Another 5%-10% are personal and the
rest are just garbage. In my capacity, I have to consider
every message as a possible contact ? even though I have
a "strict" policy that defines how I want to communications
to be sent.
My standards are such that I never post uninvited news to
other sources and with that, I avoid accepting the same. I
personally don't have time to sift through everything I get,
so a great percentage is deleted out of constraint. What
does this mean? I'm flat-out not interested in getting
updates from unsolicited suppliers. It also implies that
I'd like permission from people to be added to their
mailing lists ? and I'm pretty sure there are a lot of
people out there that feel exactly the same way.
Not separating your contact lists is another hugely horrific
move. This is a chapter right out of "BE ORGANIZED!"
Sending gig updates to radio shows or publications that
specifically do CD reviews is a waste of time. Additionally,
sending the next gig on the morning of your next gig is
just plain stupid. Your fans may want to know this (even
though they probably already do), but it does no good to
inform anyone else that you'll be playing CBGB in seven
hours. Plan out your itinerary and send a release with
your calendar for the next month or so. If your target
wants to announce it, they'll have time to get the word
out.
It's best to separate the lists of publications, shows,
and other entities by type ? and tailor your announcements
accordingly. You'll never ruin a contact faster than if
you send a daily barrage of so-called updates and/or
messages containing your personal agenda.
Last, but NOT least is how to send to your lists. Your
email program or web-based mail will have the fields "To"
"CC," and "BCC." Forget all about the "CC" field when
sending to multiple recipients ? and I mean FORGET IT!
No matter your capacity in the biz, this line is bad MoJo.
Every contact in this field can be seen by every other
contact that receives the email. Use "BCC" and save
yourself a bevy of pissed off contacts!
Is Your News Really News?
I get everything from updates on CD sales figures to
reminders that bands will be playing venues ? the same
venues ? several times a week. This goes back to a
behaviorism, and a destructive one at that. I, and many
in my position, are extremely turned off by this and are
very likely to disregard further contact.
Constant updates are not a great way to keep your act in
the forefront of our minds. We like to stay informed, but
it's good form to save up the news. One release with the
band's future happenings, or a retrospective of the last
month or so will go a lot further than a daily barrage of
minor occurrences ? no need to desensitize your awaiting
public.
Press Kits
Press kits are arguably the meat and potatoes of exposure
for any act. This is a pretty easy subject, as you won't
likely get an address which to send them without permission.
For those that make their mailing info readily available,
it's a good idea to look further and find an email contact.
Make your target privy of the impending envelope and allow
a week for it to arrive, but DO NOT follow up in a week!
One thing you must understand is that many of these folks
get quite a few of these packages every day. I myself get
30 per week, so I really don't have the time I need to
properly distribute and/or review them in seven days. In
this case a good follow-up rule is probably 2 weeks ? even
if you never heard back from your email.
These are the best tips I have without writing an entire
book on public relations. My advice is a culmination of my
experience and that of the professionals I work with every
day. Following it can enhance your effectiveness as a
publicist and help create your niche in the music world ?
not following it may greatly reduce your chances of success
in this fickle world we call the music biz.
In 2002 I co-founded Garage Radio, a site dedicated to the indie community,
which has seen great success over the past couple of years. I also hosts a
radio show called "The RoadRash Bash," a Rock and Metal extravaganza
featuring indie bands and name bands that are on indie labels, but not
getting the exposure they deserve. I work with the industry on every level
these days and that experience has given me the insight and contacts I need
to bring informative commentaries to the people who need them most ... the
DIY and independent community.
Contact:
http://www.garageradio.com
broadrash@garageradio.com
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