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This month's newsletter features the listings that were submitted to us 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 Maddog Music Magazine 147 Cavendish St., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8BG UK PH: 01473-288116 Myles Davies myles@maddogmagazine.co.uk www.maddogmagazine.co.uk National music magazine for the UK. Reviews, previews, music videos and music downloads. Get in touch for more info. All Hip Hop Reviews Bryan Hufford admin@allhiphopreviews.com www.allhiphopreviews.com An online publication that is dedicated to discovering and showcasing new talent in Hip Hop, Rap and R&B. As we know, one of the hardest things for independent artists to secure are quality reviews from top quality and popular media outlets, both on and offline. One of our main focal points is our 100 word reviews. We will review any album, mixtape or single from any independent Hip Hop, Rap or R&B artist. WeirdMusic Magazine PR@weirdmusic.net www.weirdmusic.net A magazine dedicated to Electronic, Experimental and creative Alternative/Indie music. We prefer to review digital album submissions - contact us for details. If you don't check our online submission details, your e-mail won't get through. Independent GLBT Reviewer Gregg Shapiro Gregg GreggShapiro@aol.com Gregg Shapiro is one of the leading literary figures in Chicago’s Gay and Lesbian communities and an influential critic of the literary and musical arts. His work is featured in the Wisconsin Gazette (entertainment editor), Gay Chicago Magazine, Boi Magazine, Illinois Entertainer, Bay Area Reporter, OutSmart Magazine, The Georgia Voice, Outlook Columbus, Gay & Lesbian Times, Watermark, Between The Lines, Q-Notes, Baltimore Outloud, Q Salt Lake, The Bottom Line, Philadelphia Gay News, Metro Weekly, Lavender, Out Front Colorado, Dallas Voice, XTRA!, Feast of Fun (podcast), afterelton.com, afterellen.com, and others. Alarm Press 222 S. Morgan St. #3E, Chicago, IL 60607 PH: 312-341-1290 music@alarmpress.com www.alarmpress.com We listen to thousands of CDs and attend live concerts in order to bring you inspirational artists who are fueled by an honest and contagious obsession with their art. Daily Vault Jason Warburg editor@dailyvault.com www.dailyvault.com The longest running independent music review site on the web. Reviews music of all genres. Performer Publications 24 Dane St., Somerville, MA 02143 PH: 617-627-9200 nepeditorial@performermag.com www.performermag.com Produces 3 monthly regional magazines that highlight the best unsigned musical acts from the US.   SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS Brocket 99 Radio Michael Anthony info@brocket99.net www.brocket99.net The world's most controversial radio station. We've been Rockin' the Reservation since 1986 and now play the best unsigned and independent music. A percentage of all of our merchandise goes to First Nations and Native American Causes! Hittin Lick Radio sunshine@hittinlickradio.com www.hittinlickradio.com If you are interested in airplay on our show hit us up!! We don't hop MySpace pages to listen to your music. The best way to get us to listen is to submit your MP3 ready tracks to our e-mail address. If it's good....it WILL get played!! Also, it doesn't have to be a radio edit!! Magazine PH: 0044-20-8554-2219 magazine@bcluk.net www.bcluk.net/magazine.html UK based radio programme that is solely focused on today’s up and coming music talent of every music genre from around the world. Now in our fourth year, the programme has gone from strength to strength. Whilst some stations and organizations only dream about promoting new music, what they don’t say is, it has to fit with their own programme criteria. What criteria should there be to promote new emerging music? In our books, none, full stop! Joint One Radio Show Joey Slick info@jointone.com www.jointone.com This special mixshow has been on the air & retained on behalf of undeniable ratings for the past 9 years on JODW 76.1 INTERFM Tokyo (Saturday nights from 11pm-12am). Joint One recently aired their 2000th show, highlighting the recording industry'smost current R&B, Hip-Hop/RAP & Reggae music! Keeping the programming fresh and “safely” open to extremes, the music appeals to a broad range of demographics, constantly increasing the show's popularity. KRCC 912 N. Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 PH: 719-473-4801 FX: 719-473-7863 Jeff Bieri jeff@krcc.org www.krcc.org We strive toward excellence and still provide public access while maintaining a standard of quality - both in context and content. Many times a decision is based upon the fact that a program or recording has not been deemed as appropriate for KRCC’s format, or overall programming objective as determined by the programming staff. Common Nonsense wesley@wesleyclark.com www.commonnonsense.net Our show is dedicated to the promotion of INDEPENDENT musicians and their work. Our stated mission is to showcase selected artists from all over and help them to promote their music and talents. We believe each artist deserves to have their work heard. It is through this medium that independent artists should not AND will not be forced into retirement. While we do agree that "Music Labels" do have their place, we are here to see that music as an art form is nurtured and not heard only if it meets the criteria adhered to by commercial conglomerates. Pressure Radio general@pressureradio.co.uk pressureradio.co.uk Live DJs play Electronic music every evening. House, Soulful, Club etc. BreakThru Radio 954 Lexington Ave. #199, New York, NY 10021 PH: 917-463-4811 FX: 212-671-1341 Lottie Leymarie lottie@breakthruradio.com www.breakthruradio.com An internet radio station with a listenership of 5 million per week. We play only indie label and unsigned artists! Fearless Radio 2150 S. Canalport #5B-1, Chicago, IL 60608 PH: 312-436-2771 webmaster@fearlessradio.com www.fearlessradio.com Combining internet technology and live broadcasting, bringing listeners a new experience in radio. 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. Island Girl Radio PO Box 520, North Beach, MD 20714 PH: 301-908-4135 Deanna Dove islandgirl@islandgirlrecords.com www.islandgirlradio.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. 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 Direct office@airplaydirect.com www.airplaydirect.com A web-based artist marketing, promotion, education, and advocacy platform that delivers premium digital services for FREE. Our technology allows artists, record labels, and music publishers to securely deliver their broadcast-quality music and digital press kits to radio stations and music industry professionals worldwide. Our system provides an intuitive environment for radio programmers and film & TV music supervisors to connect to new music, create music calls, browse top downloaded artists, and immediately download music and related artist information. 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 Metal Music Promotions www.metalmusicpromotions.com Our Premium Services are customized to match your budget and meet your band’s goals and expectations. We work with each band individually to produce a plan, create a list of action items needed specifically for your success, then present a price breakdown of each particular service. We also have very flexible payment options available. Persistent Management www.persistentmanagement.com A full service artist management company. Please submit your music links to our online form. We do not accept packages via regular mail. UBO-Hammer Marketing PO BOX 160365 Sacramento, CA 95816 PH: 916-519-8196 Aaris A. Schroeder ubohammer@gmail.com www.ubomag.wordpress.com SledgeHammer Graffix screenprints while UBO MAG brings marketing, booking, public relations together. Combined, UBO-Hammer will help indie artists conquere the world! WeirdMusic Promotions PR@weirdmusic.net www.weirdmusic.net We are always searching for unsigned bands, artists, songwriters & composers of any style, any genre. We 100% guarantee your music will be heard, reviewed and feedback provided by one of our professional team. If you are an unsigned band or artist and want to get your music heard by a record label, we have the resource, influence and the key A&R record label contacts that will allow you to achieve the best promotion and exposure of your music demo submission. The Joint One Record Pool Joey Slick jorp@jointone.com www.jointone.com Established in 1998 by Joey Slick to supply DJs, tastemakers, producers and music professionals with cutting edge music to play for the masses. Bringing the artists closer to the fans is the intent of the Joint One Record Pool. Any sale of the music provided through the Joint One Record Pool is prohibited by law. All members are encouraged to promote the music provided by the Joint One Record Pool. Member promotions are a serious asset to the careers of the artists and music makers. 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 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! 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. 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. 
3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS 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! SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS Ditto Music support@dittomusic.com www.dittomusic.com Imagine selling your music download on over 700 retailers. Keep 100% of your rights. Earn 110% royalties on sales. Get paid for every gig that you play. Get your music placed in film and television. Cohesive.TV 97 Nassau Ave. #4R , Brooklyn, NY 11222 PH: 917-216-4061 Sahin casting@cohesive.tv www.Cohesive.TV An indie TV station that features music, fashion, movies and everything that rawks! WhoTune http://www.whotune.com A free online music community featuring unsigned artists, music education, music products and music news. WhoTune allows unsigned artists to reach a true global audience without the need for a major record deal. It allows you to collaborate with musicians from different countries and cultural backgrounds. electrosound.tv Schleißheimerstr. 26, 85748 München/Garching, Germany PH: +49 (0) 89-380-78-500 Matthias Falkenstein matthias@electrosound.tv www.electrosound.tv Webradio and live TV for Electronic music. 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 LicenseQuote.com www.licensequote.com Makes it easy for songwriters, producers, record labels and publishers to create and manage their own music licensing store. Sign up today for our Free trial to start licensing your music and keep 100% of the sales revenues! ShoutOmatic Norm Levy feedback@shoutomatic.com www.ShoutOmatic.com Think of each Shout as an "audible-tweet." Rather than typing a 140 character text message, ShoutOmatic allows you to record and send audible Shouts so you can be heard across your social networks and web spaces. @followers PO Box 180902, Utica, MI 48318 PH: 586-480-3000 Glen E. Peladeau go@3000records.com www.atfollowers.com We help individuals, businesses, musicians & bands and anyone else on Twitter get thousands of "targeted" followers for massive exposure! Surf for Local Music E-zine Glen E. Peladeau glen_p@eccentricnewengland.com www.SurfForLocalMusic.Net Covering artists and bands in the New England area. INgrooves submissions@ingrooves.com www.ingrooves.com We provide non-exclusive sync licensing support to our label partners. Record labels signed to INgrooves benefit from the creative and well connected licensing team. The licensing department works with top music supervisors, ad agencies and game developers to synch songs from the catalog into innovative projects. Please read our submission details before sending in your music. The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) www.songwritingcompetition.com We have put together the most high-profile and prestigious judging panel in our nine-year history. Known for its high caliber of judges, ISC offers songwriters and artists the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by some of the world's most iconic and successful recording artists, as well as many major and indie record label presidents. Now accepting entries for the 2010 competition, ISC gives away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes (shared among the 66 winners) including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes. Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits, Steve Winwood, Kings of Leon, Rihanna, Ben Harper, Train, Timbaland, McCoy Tyner, Kelly Clarkson team Up With High-Profile Music Industry Executives To Choose 2010 ISC Winners. Rumblefish 107 SE Washington St. #700, Portland, OR 97214 PH: 503-248-0706 FX: 503-248-0714 licensing@rumblefish.com www.rumblefish.com A groundbreaking music and technology company. We provide music licensing and sonic branding services to social media and technology companies, movie and TV production studios, advertisers, video game makers and iconic brands worldwide. We are focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the many intellectual property issues facing social media companies, artists, music labels and publishers. Songfile www.harryfox.com/public/songfile.jsp Customers who wish to stream cover songs on their websites will be able to obtain licenses for these streams for $0.01 per stream. Licenses are available for a minimum of 100 streams to a maximum of 10,000 streams per song. As with other Songfile transactions, customers may pay via credit card or electronic check payment. 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.  Soundmirror 76 Green St., Boston, MA 02130-2271 PH: 617-522-1412 FX: 617-524-8377 www.soundmirror.com With over 20 years of experience, our Grammy® Award winning mastering engineers have mastered thousands of records for internationally renowned artists, bands, and orchestras, giving each album the individual attention, expertise, and the gentle touch it deserves. eMastering is, quite simply, a way for you to upload your mixes, have us master them, and send your finished master back to you, all electronically. With eMastering, you are no longer limited by geography. With an internet connection, you can live anywhere in the world and have your album mastered by our mastering engineers. If you can't come to our studio, our talent comes to you. 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! 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 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!
FemaleMusicianOnline.com www.femalemusicianonline.com An educational blog and podcast created to help female musicians. Your Band Is A Virus / Independent Music Promotions James Moore yourbandisavirus@gmail.com www.independentmusicpromotions.com A collective that provides actionable advice to indie bands. Music180.com www.music180.com Gives you direct access to hundreds of the world’s top music industry professionals. You no longer have to bank your career on luck or chance – you can take control and create your own breakthrough connections with successful industry pros who can take your career to the next level. The world-class producers, managers, songwriters, publishers, music supervisors and other pros on Music180 have helped build careers for Justin Timberlake, Jay Z, Beyonce, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, U2, Carrie Underwood and many others. Every pro on Music180 is certified and many of the services they offer (like feedback, critiques and one-on-one conversations) are guaranteed. Music180 does not accept unsolicited submissions; please create an account on our website to submit content to Industry professionals. Mailed in submissions will be discarded upon receipt. Network or Die don@networkordie.com www.networkordie.com Artist Development, Marketing & Promotion, Music Success Tips, and Music Biz BS for those who give a damn. Contributing authors are encouraged to register! 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.
BandVista PH: 877-875-4470 support@bandvista.com www.bandvista.com A revolutionary new tool for bands and musicians to easily create and maintain a powerful web site with industry level features. With the point and click easy to use band website builder, anyone who can use Microsoft Word can now create their own web page. BandVista will let you try out your new web site absolutely free for 30 days! You have nothing to lose. Let Bandvista show you how we can help your band create a home on the Internet. MusikPitch 1512 Dallas Ave. Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-290-5702 Scott McIntosh scott@musikpitch.com www.musikpitch.com Submit your original music for movie trailers, background music, commercial music, advertising jingles and other custom music contests. If your song wins, you get paid. AudioLock.NET PH: +44 (0)23-8000-1033 PERSON support@audiolock.net www.audiolock.net UK company that provides the tools to secure your music ensuring your investment is protected, whether you are delivering pre release promos or running a digital music download store. The patent pending tagging is the most robust solution and works for all digital music formats ensuring your users can listen to and consume music in the normal way, without any damage to the audio experience. SoundExchange 1121 14th St. NW #700, Washington, DC 20005 PH: 202-640-5858 FX: 202-640-5859 info@soundexchange.com www.soundexchange.com A non-profit performance rights organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties from satellite, Internet, and cable radio on behalf of recording artists and master rights owners. SoundExchange represents over 6,000 record labels, over 48,000 artists, and has paid out more than $417 million in royalties since its creation in 2003. Registration is FREE so visit us online and register. Mobile Backstage www.mobilebackstage.com An individually branded social application for bands and artists to interact directly with their devoted fans via mobile. With Mobile Backstage, artists can strengthen the relationship with existing fan base and drive engagement among new fans – in a way that wasn’t possible before. 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 Pledge Music 1-5 Exchange Ct. Covent Garden, London, WC2R 0JU UK PH: +44 (0) 207-420-4335 info@pledgemusic.com www.pledgemusic.com Provides fans and artists the opportunity to work together to make new records and raise money for charity. By combining new social networking technology, old school music biz know how and an irresistible menu of exclusive incentives, fans can visit the site to hear great new music, enjoy and share unique experiences with the artists they love and actively participate in the release process. The Indie www.theindie.biz The premier music cross platform (social, mobile, etc.) application that exponentially increases the discovery, promotion & distribution of music, videos and ringtones created and owned by indie artists and labels. 
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