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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 Music Connection Magazine / AMP 14654 Victory Blvd. 1st Fl. Van Nuys, CA 91411 PH: 818-995-0101 FX: 818-995-9235 contactmc@musicconnection.com www.musicconnection.com/amp Reviews in MC appear in both our print and digital editions, allowing them to be used as a potent item in your press kit, EPK or promotional campaign. To get a review, first you must be a member of “AMP.” Amp is always a totally free service. Tour AMP now and click the “Review” menu item for more details: www.musicconnection.com/amp Snob's Music 707-365 Eglinton Ave. E, Toronto, ON M4P 1M5 PH: 416-575-9070 Peter Kearns tosnob@snobsmusic.net www.snobsmusic.net Indie music blog featuring news, album and concert reviews and MP3s. Kweevak Music Magazine mr_kweevak@yahoo.com www.kweevak.com We are Seeking New Community Members! Kweevak.com is a popular music destination on the world wide web. In 2009 we will celebrate 10 years of promoting great indie and mainstream music through our online magazine and innovative internet radio show. The magazine was founded by New Jersey-based music aficionado Rockin' Rich Lynch as a way to help indie bands and artists rise to the top. The site receives many thousands of visitors per issue from all over the world who come to the Kweevak portal for music news, CD reviews, concert reviews and music resources. The acclaimed radio show always has interviews with famous musicians while playing the best indie music. Check out the site known as "The Galaxy's Guide to Music on the Web" - and get on board today for advanced music promotion. Please note that we have lowered the community membership fee! BullFrogMusic Reviews PO Box 5041, Victoria, BC V8R 6N3 PH: 250-370-5448 Jeremiah Sutherland jeremiah@bullfrogmusic.com frogblogreviews.bullfrogmusic.com Comprises reviews of indie releases in Jazz, Blues, Folk, Pop, Early Music and Opera. Affiliated with BullFrogMusic.com. Hear/Say PH: 800-227-2425 x110 Diane Singer diane@hearsay.cc www.hearsay.cc America's College Music media for 11 years! Distributed on 600 college campuses and 100 indie music stores nationwide! Features artist spotlights, CD reviews, artist interviews, streaming, podcast interviews & more!  SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS Metal Express Radio 13804 S. Quail Run Dr. Plainfield, IL 60544 Scott Jeslis scott@metalexpressradio.com www.metalexpressradio.com Here's what Metal Express Radio can offer you and your music: - New CD/DVD/Live reviews posted on the site every 12 hours - News section updated every day - Streaming audio interviews on-demand - Live pictures of the best bands in Metal - Huge backstage photo gallery - Weekly E-Newsflash to keep your fans updated! - Visit MetalExpress.no to tap into the largest, most diversified, and best continuous Metal Stream on the net! We have 34,000+ tracks on rotation, Live DJ's, Requests played, Station IDs from many of your favorite bands and artists! AMGLive Radio / AMGLive Records 40 E. 200 South, Fillmore, UT 84631 PH: 435-743-228-8443 James Turner jturner@amglive.net www.amglive.net Our radio station plays indie music only. In our music store we sell indie music and merchandise. AMGLive Records is here to help the indie artist. We also have a community site. The Soupy Gato Show 532 1/2 W. Center, Essexville, MI 48732 Daniel J. Harris soupygato@gmail.com www.soupygato.com All styles welcome and wanted. I try to make each show as different as possible. Bands and artists can either send an MP3 or CD. I try to do more for bands that send a CD considering the time, money and consideration it involves. Producer's Corner PO Box 1985, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 PH: 239-745-0937 Platinm Girl sadiemastering@yahoo.com www.producerscornershow.com We are a radio talk show that spotlights Hip Hop and R&B artists. We have weekly artist interviews and showcases on two different shows. Pure Jazz Radio 4 Norwood Ln. Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 www.purejazzradio.com A celebration of Jazz... featuring the "Founding Fathers", the current "Keepers of the Flame" and everyone in between. 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 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.  2.2 RADIO - PROMOTERS Airplay Specialists 1100 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-364-5145 FX: 615-321-2244 airplay4U@aol.com www.airplayspecialists.com We have a personal relationship with the 1300+ stations that collectively comprise the secondary Country radio marketplace. Howard Rosen Promotion 5605 Woodman Ave. #206, Van Nuys, CA 91401 PH: 818-901-1122 FX: 818-901-6513 musicsubmissions@howiewood.com www.howiewood.com Since 1985 We have been helping artists reach their goals of obtaining radio airplay, expanding their fan base, and creating awareness throughout the industry. Twin Vision 261 5th Ave. #1F, Brooklyn, NY 11215 PH: 718-369-1370 Peter Hay TwinVision@aol.com www.twinvision.net Offers radio promotion services to artists and labels with proven strategies that create exposure and awareness with national audiences. We are specialists in working with independently created projects, from artists putting out their own recordings to major independent labels, as well as foreign labels looking for a niche in the American market. For the last seventeen years, Twin Vision has provided promotion services to artists, managers, publishers and labels whose projects required special attention at radio formats that embrace new and emerging artists. 
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY AheadPR info@aheadpr.com www.aheadpr.com UK based experts in digital music promotion. Press coverage, radio airplay, DJ and tastemaker support, label exposure, bookings and of course boosting traffic to your website or MySpace page. mi2n PR Marketing 718-278-0662 prsyndicate@mi2n.com www.mi2n.com/services Leveraging its decade-long leadership role in the music news sector, Music Industry News Network (Mi2N) now offers a broad array of PR marketing and advertising services meant to meet the specific needs of the music community. Utilizing multiple channels, from its syndicated newswires to social networks and 30,000 subscriber base, Mi2N places your press release in fron tof your desired audience. Viral Promotions for Artists PH: 443-935-5289 Rick Becker 3in1promo@gmail.com www.3in1promo.com We handle all aspects of promotion for independent artists as well as the majors. MusicSUBMIT 34 E. 23rd St, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10029 PH: 917-512-2958 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! 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. Big Noise Management 11 S. Angell St. #336, Providence, RI 02906 PH: 401-274-4770 Al Gomes al@bignoisenow.com www.bignoisenow.com We do artist development, A&R, music marketing, and film and TV licensing. We work with Pop, Rock, R&B, Hard Rock, Metal, Jazz, Acoustic, Dance and Blues artists. Currently seeking new artists. Please call or email first. We also run Big Noise Records. Miles High Productions 6622 Delongpre Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028 PH: 323-806-0400 FX: 323-462-0829 mhpmanagement@mileshighproductions.com www.mileshighproductions.com Created to bridge the gap of companies working directly with music artists and entertainment based projects who are in need of additional marketing support. MHP also focuses on non-music ventures such as corporate brand building, cosmetics, gaming, sports and other industries. MHP’s goal is to elevate your product or artist to a higher ground in an expedient timeframe by exposing them to new and existing online audiences. MHP also focuses on taking our campaigns one step further by cross-promoting all traditional methods of marketing with online opportunities for further outreach. 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 ah@arielpublicity.com www.arielpublicity.net Professional promotional services for indie artists. Ask about our discount for Indie Bible customers! MLC PR PO Box 1096, Agoura Hills, CA 91371 PH: 805-231-3182 FX: 818-292-8996 Mona Loring contact@monaloring.com www.monaloring.com We provide music publicity services to unsigned artists, music labels and anyone else in the music industry.  3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS Utopia Records Linda Levine info@utopiarecordings.com www.utopiarecordings.com Innovation and original Contemporary Jazz is the foundation for Utopia Records. Vulgar Entertainment 780 Falcon Cir. #300, Warminster PA 18974 PH: 267-535-0112 Jim jim@ecrstudio.com www.vulgar-usa.com We're an independent music label in the Philadelphia area that focuses on Modern Rock. We have the means to accomplish your dreams. Sevier Records 1602 17th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-500-4411 Chris Sevier severerecords7@yahoo.com www.sevierproductions.com Artist development and A&R outsourcing. We help deserving artists make a record and build their team for success. 
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS MyMusicSite.com 339 5th Ave. #405, New York, NY 10016 PH: 646-670-6611 Alexandria alexandria@mymusicsite.com www.mymusicsite.com An online music community helping independent artist sell, promote and create ringtones with their music. F3Music PO Box 1511, Antioch, TN 37011-1511 PH: 615-268-7675 David Jenkins admin@funender.com www.f3music.com Host, share, promote & sell your original music at F3music.com. We are music lovers who want to make it easier for you to promote music and to meet new friends online. Feel free to signup with a free account today to see what separates us from the rest. Kerchoonz.com PH: +44-141-775-0041 Indy Gregg kerchoonz@kerchoonz.com www.kerchoonz.com Unsigned bands/artists will be paid every time their tracks are downloaded or listened to. Acts will receive one cent per every play and up to 20 cents for every download. Songsinc 28236 Hot Springs Ave. Canyon Country, CA 91351 PH: 661-309-6434 Andrea Standley admin@songsinc.com www.songsinc.com Songwriters find hundreds of fully produced Tracks to write new songs to. Musicians provide the fully produced Tracks and get paid a royalty on every download, plus share co-write on every new song written to their Track. Mash-Ups Track licensing launches at New Year 2009. Check my clip info@checkmyclip.com www.checkmyclip.de A casting and entertainment platform for music, TV and fashion stars and starlets. It gives people with special talents the opportunity to market themselves and network with people who are interested in them, agencies and fans - both in Germany and in other countries. Tema Digital Media temadigital@live.co.uk www.temadigital.com We are looking for new music, bands, artists, songwriters, vocalists and producers. We have a network of over 300 music download sites, podcasters, radio stations, film, media, TV and advertising companies. We're interested in everything from a single song from a home producer or songwriter to publishing a full catalog from a record label or music publisher. We want music of all styles, from people of all ages. Sound Word Entertainment www.soundwordmedia.com It is FREE for musicians to set up an account profile and upload their music/MP3s. To set up an artist account, just click the ARTISTS/LABEL button on the site menu and follow the link to set it up. We have simplified the process as much as possible to make it simple for artists to be up and running on the site in no time, but if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through our contact page for support. FilmGo.net www.FilmGo.net We have created the perfect market place for film lovers to discover fresh independent films, while they are here they are discovering musicians too. Here at FilmGo your music will be heard by a fresh new audience. 545 takes pride in discovering new talented artists and exposing them to the world. Send in your submission today to see if you have what it takes to become a FilmGo featured artist. NexTune Digital Music Service 8201 164th Ave. NE #200, Redmond, WA 98052 PH: 425-869-9095 FX: 425-861-7368 info@nextune.net www.nextune.com/artists Artists can promote, sell and send their digital music with email address they have in their fan base, as well as distribute mp3 music widgets to web sites, post tour schedules and sell concert tickets. Blue Pie www.bluepie.com.au A digital music record label and media company. We maximise returns for our artists, labels and content owners from the new global internet-based digital entertainment markets. RawRip 130 Shaftsbury Ave. London, W1D 5EU UK PH: 020-7031-4288 FX: 020-7031-4302 Mark Sando Mark@corp.rawrip.com www.rawrip.com/indiebible A music distribution service making history as the first to give artists 100% of royalties earned from every downloaded track. In addition to pay as you go downloads, fans can stream music for free, store songs in their own personal music library, and explore new music using the 'The Rippler.' Artists can also sell their tracks through portable 'Raw Stores', a widget that allows them to earn 100% from sales to fans on websites such as their own band site, blogs, MySpace or Facebook. MPTrax www.mptrax.com The new face of music discovery! Gives artists and fans a chance to work together to decide the future of the music. Indie Charts info@indiecharts.com www.indiecharts.com Indie music reviews, music charts, indie radio & free music downloads! OurStage community@ourstage.com www.ourstage.com A brand new and exciting way for you to succeed as an artist. Our site is designed to leverage the power of the Internet to connect fans to emerging artists. You get exposure to new fans through our ranking and judging system. You can track fans with a fan club and comments. There is a monthly cash prize of $100 for the top entry in each channel and a $5,000 grand prize for music and a $1,000 prize for video. You may also get additional exposure and prizes through our partners, such as NEMO, CMJ, Noisepop, Paste, the DV Show and many others. 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 Aspire 2 Music Independent Song Pitch Service Anne Freeman info@aspire2music.com www.myspace.com/aspire2music Trying to complete that CD project, but can't find or write the right song? Need something for that scene on your video? As an indie artist, label owner or filmmaker, you have to do EVERYTHING! We understand that sometimes you simply run out of time, inspiration or ambition. Let us help you finish that project. The Aspire2Music myspace pitch page for independent artists and labels hosts Country, Country/Pop, Contemporary Country, and Christian/Country songs available for recording and licensing. OpenMic.us Network PH: 770-864-7811 David Craver dcraver@openmic.us www.OpenMic.us The first nationwide network of Open Mic websites launched in Atlanta on November 1, 2008. Reliable, local open mic information is now available to musicians for the first time. The OpenMic.us Network is comprised of 43 local city websites. Each site provides musicians with accurate details of local open mics where they can play out. AM Media Group PO Box 20044, St. Petersburg, FL 33742 PH: 727-577-5500 FX: 866-231-4522 Al Martino AMPUBS@aol.com www.menuvue.com/fightzone We produce Mixed Martial Arts Events that are aired in about 17 million homes on FSN SunSports, SportSouth, DIRECTV and The Dish Network. We are looking for original music for our shows. EpicJams Free Music Promotions PH: 631-383-3101 FX: 631-383-3101 Paul epicjams@gmail.com http://epicjams.synthasite.com Bands send us their best songs. We put the songs on our website and viewers vote for their favorite songs. Jamie Anderson Writing Services PO Box 15003, Durham, NC 27704 PH: 919-220-1910 Jamie Anderson tsunamiinc@aol.com www.jamieanderson.com/journalist.html Writing services for musicians: bios, press releases and web content. Creative, fast and reasonable rates. SongwriterUniverse "Best Song Of The Month Contest" www.songwriteruniverse.com/songcontest.htm Honors and publicizes the top songs which are submitted each month to the popular SongwriterUniverse online magazine/website, which now attracts 75,000 visitors per month. This contest not only spotlights the winning song and songwriter, but also showcases the Top Five songs of the month. Many pro songwriters, A&R execs, publishers and producers check out the winning songs each month. We Are Listening PH: +972-52-3089899 FX: +972-3-6205660 Lior Shamir info@wearelistening.org www.wearelistening.org Song, lyric and band contests for independent artists. NYC Music Spaces PH: 919-929-8898 Emily Bowles emilyb@nycpaspaces.org www.nycmusicspaces.org New York City's free online database of hundreds of music rehearsal and performance spaces. Musicians in all genres can find spaces to rent, from studios to large venues, with our easy-to-use free service. Baycore 610 W. Mary St., Thunder Bay, ON P7E4L4 PH: 807-627-9340 Destructo help@baycore.net www.baycore.net An online music community that supports and promotes the Punk and music scene. Bandit A&R Newsletter 68-70 Lugley St., Newport, PO30 5ET UK PH: +44-1983-524110 John bandit.icb@aweber.com http://www.banditnewsletter.com Helping ambitious bands target their demos to labels, publishers etc. 
5.2 RESOURCES - CD DUPLICATION OASIS CD Manufacturing 7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Delair, NJ 08110 PH: 540-987-8810 FX: 540-987-8812 info@oasisCD.com www.oasiscd.com We help you manufacture your CD or DVD project. We also help you package it creatively, promote and distribute it so it doesn't become just more clutter in your apartment. Progressive Media & Music 2116 Southview Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 PH: 813-251-8093 FX: 813-251-6050 info@progressivecds.com www.progressivecds.com For over a quarter of a century we have been manufacturing the highest quality duplicated media available. From compact discs, cd rom, audio cassettes, dvd’s to vhs tapes we have been your trusted, one stop solution. If you can play it, hear it, or see it Progressive Media & Music has always been the first choice when the project really matters. Ask about getting a free custom printed full color t-shirt of your album art!!! Crystal Clear Disc and Tape 10486 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75238 PH: 800-880-0073 FX: 214-349-3819 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! Disc2Day 2113 S. 48th St. #103, Tempe, AZ 85282 PH: 602-438-4848 FX: 602-438-2929 www.disc2day.com A CD DVD duplication and replication company that works closely with the customer to fulfill his or her individual needs. We offer high-quality, professional services with some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. If CD replication or DVD replication is what you are looking for, we have your solution. With our state-of-the-art facility we can handle any size job, from one to a million or more. Media Replication Services (MRS) 1 Woodborough Ave. Toronto, ON M6M 5A1 PH: 416-654-8008 FX: 416-654-3663 replication.services@MediaRS.com www.mediars.com For customers seeking an end-to-end replication services company, Media Replication Services provides dependable, complete replication services on all media platforms.Our services include pre-mastering, graphic lay-out services, packaging, fulfillment and distribution. At Media Replication Services, our mandate is to provide a very high level of service to our client-base, which includes companies from a range of different sectors including corporations, software developers, and the audio industry. Our process is fully documented and we are in the process of completing our ISO registration in compliance with ISO 9001:94 standards. CD Rollout 4001 Pacific Coast Hwy. #104, Torrance, CA 90505 PH: 310-791-7624 FX: 310-406-2109 Mike Naylor info@cdrollout.com www.cdrollout.com We offer CD and DVD replication, manufacturing as well as a wide range of services to market and promote your project. It's our "one-stop-shop" convenience that sets us apart from other companies. Play-It Productions 259 W. 30th St. 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10001 PH: 212-695-6530 FX: 212-695-4304 info@play-itproductions.net www.play-itproductions.net Founded in 1990 to provide local musicians and other content owners with a one stop solution for all of their duplication and graphic needs no matter the size of the project.  5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING Sound Bites Dog PH 310-621-1896 Hans hdekline@gmail.com www.soundbitesdog.com We are now offering high-quality and affordable mastering via the internet with minimal lead-time and great customer service. We deliver red book CD audio as well as the highest quality MP3/MP4s for internet sales and downloads. Whatever your needs, we are a reliable second pair of ears and a budget-friendly mastering solution. DRT Mastering 20 Vine St., Peterborough, NH 03458 PH: 603-924-2277 FX: 603-924-4384 David Torrey davidt@drtmastering.com www.drtmastering.com Delivers a fat, high-impact sound, created with custom-built analog mastering gear. Recording artists and record labels worldwide rely on this competitive edge for their CD releases. Our website offers extensive commentary and techniques for artists recording their own albums. Masterwork Recording 1020 N. Delaware Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125 PH: 215-423-1022 FX: 215-423-6020 Albert Oon albert@masterworkrecording.com www.masterworkrecording.com We have been providing professional high resolution mastering services to major labels and artists of every kind for nearly three decades. Although we’ve seen tremendous changes in the music business and recording technology during that time, we’re still doing what we’ve always done well – delivering results. In our business, that means a superior mastering experience, and superior product. 5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH 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. Take $50 OFF any order of $199 or more by using Promo Code ND2BBLE9WMB. stickersandmore.com art@stickersandmore.com www.stickersandmore.com Since 1995 our goal has been to provide our clients with quality custom merch, fast service, knowledgeable assistance, all at competitive prices. Twelve years later, and 3500 clients worldwide, our goal remains the same. Thank you for stopping by and visiting us. We hope to be part of your next custom imprint project. We will be featuring talented bands here on stickersandmore.com so look out for some fresh new artists! If you are a young or veteran band and would like to be a featured artist on stickersandmore.com please subimt an image (JPG, PNG, GIF, PSD), contact information and a couple of MP3s to the above e-mail address. 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. Sinergy Merchandising Concepts (SMC) PO Box 1908, Spring Hill, TN 37174 PH: 615-261-8592 (Nashville, TN) PH: 714-989-8008 (Orange County, CA) sales@smcincorporated.com www.smcincorporated.com SMC began as a distributor of merchandise for the entertainment industry in 2000. We targeted the music industry and specialized in the design and production of band & artist merchandise. SMC has always kept the end user in mind and never compromised our goal. This goal being: To provide the best product for the best price and deliver it on time. We have come a long way since February of 2000, but one thing has and will always remain the same, our passion for good design, excellent customer service, and most importantly, our attention to detail and superior quality.
Sam Ash Music PH: 800-472-6274 FX: 800-818-9050 www.samash.com The only online musical instrument website backed by over 80 years of experience servicing the needs of musicians - from beginners to professionals. Every one of our sales associates are pros that can answer any question about the gear we sell. Yes, we actually have musicians, producers and DJs working in our call centers. ALLPARTS 13027 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 PH: 713-466-6414 FX: 713-466-5803 info@allparts.com http://www.allparts.com America's premier guitar and bass parts supplier. The Hook Studios PH: 818-759-4665 Mike Frenchik mike@thehookstudios.com www.thehookstudios.com Featuring one of the industry's premiere inventories of classic & comtemporary microphones, The Hook offers affordable rental packages for tracking drums, guitars, and vocals. We cater to engineers, producers, labels, and production companies whose projects have limited budgets, yet demand the highest standards. Contact us today, and put "The Hook" in your recordings. Tanager AudioWorks 17 Dolly Bridge Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 PH: 973-895-1874 FX: 973-532-0821 info@tanageraudioworks.com www.tanageraudioworks.com A company founded on a basic mission-to provide indispensible tools for musical creation. We believe that today's powerful array of computer-based software aimed at writing and recording music could be made much more powerful and useful if only musicians had the right tools. In our experience, and as with many things, having the right tool makes all the difference.
Metalworks Studios 3611 Mavis Rd. Mississauga, ON L5C 1T7 PH: 905-279-4000 FX: 905-279-4006 paul@metalworksstudios.com www.metalworksstudios.com We have expanded over 25 years into a six studio powerhouse, and today ranks as Canada’s consummate world-class studio facility. Recognized for an unprecedented Eleven consecutive years as "RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR" (1998 – 2008) at the CMW Canadian Music Industry Awards, Metalworks has become the undisputed leader in the recording studio business in Canada. It is little wonder that Gold & Platinum record awards line the corridors at Metalworks. Prince, Tina Turner, David Bowie, The Cranberries, D12, Guns and Roses, Bruce Springsteen, N’Sync and Christina Aguilera chose to make themselves part of the Metalworks legend, as well as film stars Catherine Zeta Jones, Rene Zellweger, Steven Segal, Richard Gere, and Denise Richards, to name a few. Lamont Audio 534 S. Honeysuckle Ln. Gilbert, AZ 85296 PH: 480-503-3004 Sandy Lamont sandy@lamontaudio.com www.lamontaudio.com Striving to provide cutting edge sound and service at affordable rates. Specializing in Country, Rock, Jazz, Old R&B, Gospel & New Age. Custom & vintage equipment. 30 years experience in recording and production. The studio provides digital, analog, and midi recording in a laid back relaxing setting. Virtuo Sound Studio 4894 Farm Valley Dr. Woodstock, GA 30188 PH: 770-367-2132 Josh contact@virtuosoundstudio.com www.virtuosoundstudio.com Audio recording, mixing & mastering, post-production/film audio (suitable for projects at all levels).
Harriet Schock School of Songwriting PH: 323-934-5691 Harriet harrietschock@earthlink.net www.harrietschock.com/school/school1.htm#corr Rise to the next level in your songwriting with Harriet Schock’s 10-step Online Songwriting Course. Hit songwriter/author/recording artist and teacher, Harriet Schock offers an online course that gives you the tools to write your best possible song every time. Although Harriet Schock teaches in Los Angeles through the Songwriters Guild of America and privately, you don’t have to live in L.A. to study with her. This course is taught online through private emails with her. It is not a computer-generated course. Every muscle of songwriting is exercised and every problem you may have can be solved. You will have stronger melodies, lyrics, images, storytelling, and a way of doing it effortlessly in the future. Go to www.harrietschock.com and find out more about the teacher. Urban Music Strategies 5055 Thomas St., Maple Heights, OH 44137 PH: 216-255-6558 FX: 208-723-3636 Martin Johnson martin@urbanmusicstrategies.com www.urbanmusicstrategies.com A blog designed to help Hip Hop, R&B, Urban and Urban Crossover artists with solid do-it-yourself strategies for independent music success by giving artists tips, info, articles, resources and the motivation they need to launch, promote and grow a successful music career. Indie Week Toronto www.indieweek.com Giving Indie artists a chance to participate, be seen and be discovered, it's as simple as that. Additionally chances to meet and learn from industry professionals are also abundant. I have seen so many great bands that deserve attention and success; INDIE WEEK is just one more opportunity for bands to get a leg up. The best way to apply is online through Sonicbids www.sonicbids.com Harris Institute 118 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON M5A 2R2 PH: 416-367-0178 FX: 416-367-5534 info@harrisinstitute.com www.harrisinstitute.com A leader in music industry education since 1989. Students have come from over sixty countries and every province in Canada. A 68 member award winning faculty teaches the private college's 100 students.
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