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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 Musicgoat.com 8855 LeeSher Dr. Minnesota City, MN 55959 Corey Koehler ckoehlerhw@gmail.com www.musicgoat.com I am a blogger who has been around music his entire life and would like to do what I can to help deserving bands and artists gain exposure. I like many styles of music and try to keep an open mind. BluesWire 1658 N. Milwaukee Ave. #410, Chicago, IL 60647 PH: 866-548-3258 FX: 206-350-5132 Steve Pasek bluesnews@blueswire.net www.blueswire.net Blues news, views and reviews online. We cover any Blues music releases, but Blues only please! sceneandheard.ca 270 The Kingsway, PO Box 74532, Toronto, ON M9A 3T0 Andrew Horan andrew@sceneandheard.ca www.sceneandheard.ca I'm a total music geek. I originally considered a career in radio before drifting into journalism. If I can expose someone to a cool indie band or artist they otherwise never would have heard of then my job is done. This cushy position lets me do just that. idiomag Andrew andrew.davies@idiomag.com www.idiomag.com A high-quality, digital magazine personalized to your interests in music. Blue Blood 8033 Sunset Blvd. #4500, West Hollywood, CA 90046 www.blueblood.net The counterculture lifestyle magazine that widely showcases the beauty and sensuality of the emerging eclectic underground populated by Gothic and Punk culture. All review materials and requests for interviews can be sent to the above address. 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 You Rock Radio 8539 W. Sanna St., Peoria, AZ 85345 PH: 623-266-0309 Uncle Indie yourock@yourockradio.com www.YouRockRadio.com We accept Rap, Hip Hop, Rock, Metal, Gospel, Country, Acoustic, Folk and Electronica. Your music will appear on shows with similar music styles. There is a theme style for every episode. If you are in a "band", we can only have one of you as guest host. We will need (3) high quality songs for the show from a guest co-host. The Friday Morning Show PH: 647-408-1692 FX: D'Anise danisestar@gmail.com www.thatchannel.com Home to the some of the world's most notable, inspiring & talented people! Friday's 11am-Noon on Thatchannel.com & Thatradio.com. WestSideWill Radio westside@westsidewill.com www.westsidewill.com We have over 1,000 unsigned musicians currently in rotation and add from 10-30 new artists each week. Radio Crystal Blue 3655 Shore Pkwy. #1F, Brooklyn, NY 11235 PH: 718-646-0158 Dan Herman cblue456@optonline.net www.radiocrystalblue.com Submissions go through Sonicbids ONLY www.sonicbids.com/radiocrystalblue I will send specific rules to those with successful submissions. Submissions (CD, mp3s) must be from THIS YEAR to be eligible for featured airplay segments. Please indicate the release date upon submission. MP3s can be emailed. If you plan to send more than 2 MP3s at once, please send a CD of the MP3s instead. Upper Room with Joe Kelley PO Box 3481, Bridgeport, CT 06605 Gi Dussault or Joe Kelley npsfunk@optonline.net www.upperroomwithjoekelley.com Interviews, in-house concert series and support of indie artists of all genres. E-mail us before sending a CD. Radio Magnetic tony@radiomagnetic.com www.radiomagnetic.com UK based radio featuring a variety of shows. Soundcheck info@soundcheckny.com www.soundcheckny.com A growing online music community, internet radio station and record label based out of New York City. We are seeking music for our New Music Showcase, which airs twice daily from 9-10am and 10-11:30pm. The show is seeking indie artists for airplay in genres including R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, rap, contemporary Jazz and other sub-genres of Urban music. All artists who are selected for airplay on New Music Showcase will also be considered for interviews that are taped live and available as a free download for fans. All artists who are played on Soundcheckny.com will be paid appropriate royalties through their Performing Rights Society. Submissions ongoing. 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 The Creative Services Company PO Box 121204, Nashville, TN 37212 PH: 615-497-8714 Brenda Madden tcscnashville@gmail.com www.myspace.com/thecreativeservicesco Our focal point is bios, promotional packages, graphic design, website design, MySpace creation and maintenance, singer/songwriter fulfillment services and bookkeeping. ISL Public Relations 303 5th Ave. #702, New York, NY 10016 PH: 917-338-6199 FX: 917-338-6515 islpr@aol.com www.islpr.com An independent music and entertainment publicity company dedicated to offering our clients the quality of service and commitment of both a personal publicist and an effective, experienced staff. 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 Local Scene Records 408 Elysian, Big Bear Lake, CA 92215 PH: 909-547-0074 Terry localscenerecords@lycos.com www.myspace.com/localscenerecords A label specializing in the "local market" working musician, everywhere. We are a full service label. Shaolin Records PO Box 631, Montrose, CA 91021 PH: 818-330-9551 Richard producer@shaolinrecords.com www.shaolinrecords.com Our intention to "Enlighten & Entertain" has always been tempered by our Buddhist objectives to make the world a better place. Our artists may live exciting lives - - but we require them to still live a 'good' life. 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 MyMojo Indie 4020 Thor Dr. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 PH: 561-733-6619 FX: 561-733-6603 Nicole Hollander nicole@mymojo.com www.indie.mymojo.com We are an online digital distribution platform for artists to upload their tracks, images & videos and then convert it into mobile content. Boost Independent MP3 Music Store level 6 220 Pacific Hwy. Crows Nest, NSW 2065 Australia PH: 612 (0) 438-300-012 FX: 612-94600044 Graeme Longworth graeme@boostdigital.com http://www.boostindependentmusic.com Independent MP3 music downloads store to buy & sell independent music downloads online. Band of Me Ben bandofme@gmail.com www.bandofme.com A community where musicians and fans are seen and heard! For Musicians ranging from beginners to professionals, solo artist to full bands, Band of me is perfect to bring your music to the world, showcase your talent, or just have fun. Song Sprouts www.songsprouts.com All we ask is that you put a link from your website / MySpace (if you have one) to your page at Song Sprouts. Once you have set up an account, you can fill out your profile info and upload up to 2 songs for viewing / and downloading from our website. Please do not mail us your songs or any other promotional material! We are green-friendly...We only accept music uploaded via our website. Songweavers 350 5th Ave. 59th Fl. New York, NY 10118 mail@songweavers.com www.songweavers.com Every one of our members may upload one or more songs he / she composed and / or wrote the original lyrics. Once a song becomes available on our site, every other member can download that song and then change it any way he / she pleases or sees right. For example a member might wish to add additional instruments to the entire song or just insert a guitar solo. Somebody else might wish to replace the original vocals with his / hers own etc. The possibilities are virtually endless. Words without music, or music without words are of course also acceptable. Beatlocker Music PH: 480-384-0438 Rob Johnson info@beatlocker.com www.beatlocker.com Artists receive an online storefront where they can sell AND license their music. They can choose to make their songs available for exclusive or nonexclusive license and set the prices for each. BANDiZMO contact@bandizmo.com www.bandizmo.com As an artist your first step is to become a member. This is completely free. There are 3 member types: Singer/Songwriter, Band who writes own material and Songwriter/Composer (NB This site is for unsigned artists). The Underground Sound www.myspace.com/usound An Indie rock music video program for mobile phones, showcasing the best unsigned Indie rock artists. This mobile video program is free to watch on video-enabled and data-enabled mobile phones at m.vmbc.tv. Versaly will also create ringtones, ringback tones (aka call tones, answer tones), full-track music downloads, video clip downloads and wallpapers from these top Indie artists. iCHOOZ.tv info@ichooz.tv www.ichooz.tv The online destination for artists and fans to network, compete and sell content. Indie Music Concert Site 36 W. 10th St. 4th Fl. New York, NY 10011 PH: 212-260-9101 David info@baeblemusic.com www.baeblemusic.com The best indie music concerts live on the web. 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 JL Design PH: 630-330-0907 FX: 312-335-3463 Jennifer jen@jl-design.com www.jl-design.com A full service design firm made of individuals with a passion for creating. We specialize in corporate branding, flash-multimedia design, as well as many other graphic related services such as logos, brochures, magazines, newsletters, websites, CDs, virtual worlds and more. Fast Focus TV PH: 301-516-9374 Jonathan Holley givegodthegloryjhp@yahoo.com www.fastfocus.tv The leading series of “short-form” programming on public television. Fast Focus stand-alone shorts cover a variety of topics in 3-4 minute programs to fill the commercial-free format on public television stations. Musician's ToolKit www.musicianstoolkit.com Packed with essential tools to save you time and money, and give you a competitive advantage in the business. Compiled by Suzanne Glass, author, speaker, and founder of Indie-Music.com, the ToolKit comes with over 50 articles, printable copyright forms, templates for common music items like flyers, music fonts, musician papers, software, and much more for only $19.95. It pays for itself the first time you use it! GuitarTam Music www.myspace.com/guitartammusic A music publishing company specializing in the placement of music in TV, film and new media. All genres are accepted. Artists that get placed will receive royalties through their performing rights organization (PRO). GuitarTam Music partners with music supervisors for every project and offers the development of new songwriting talent (songwriters/bands/producers). Recent placements include ESPN, American Idol, Showtime, Grey’s Anatomy and Fox Animation projects. They have also placed music with nationally aired commercials, as well as the gaming and ring tone markets. Submission deadline: December 31. Rock The Village PH: 347-924-3382 Jeff, Brian & Sean rtvpromo1@gmail.com www.rtvpresents.com New York City booking, management and promotion. Southern Rose Productions Joan Turner editor@southernroseproductions.com www.southernroseproductions.net Promoting and supporting the Blues and Blues artists in the Southern US region. Free event listing, reviews, articles, featured artists and more. Free newsletter. Crucial Music www.crucialmusic.com As a Crucial artist, you could hear your music in films and TV shows like True Blood, CSI, Ugly Betty and more! Crucial works with the top music supervisors in town and our credits speak for themselves. It's the fairest non-exclusive deal in town. All revenue is split 50/50 and you'll keep your copyrights. 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).
The Connective Series PH: 212-541-7456 Jennie Walker jennie@jenniewalker.com www.theconnectiveseries.com The Connective Series hosts its next panel on Monday, November 3, 2008 in Manhattan at ASCAP located at One Lincoln Plaza, 5th Floor, ASCAP Building in New York City at 7:00 p.m. The Connective ™ Series educates emerging artists, musicians and music business professionals on, serve as a networking opportunity, and raise awareness and funds for the music related charities. The Artist Against Hunger & Poverty Program of WHY (World Hunger Year) will benefit from this event. The Panel “Protecting Your Rights and Legal Trends in the Entertainment Industry” will cover legal issues such as contracts, copyright law and trademarks as relating to the entertainment industry. 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.
HugeDrive.com www.hugedrive.com A free Online file storage service committed to secure feature rich online storage applications. HugeDrive.com offers everything you need -- with online document editing, large 1 GB file uploads, public and private web folder access to your data, and much more. HugeDrive.com offers a HugeDrive.com Professional service upgrade for those who need even more features and disk capacity. License Quote 19049 Janisse Ln. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-6212 PH: 951-678-5725 Michael Borges michael@licensequote.com www.licensequote.com Provides you with the tools you need in order to license your music from your own website, blog or other pages. Tap into the growing worldwide music licensing business with our professional tools. This widget provides you with a simple and effective means for providing standardized license price quotes, accepting quote requests or bids. The Patchbay getconnected@thepatchbay.com www.thepatchbay.com Compare all the best quotes to manufacture vinyl records CDs, & CDRs. One click to email thousands of companies and announce your new music. Promo Page for secure distribution of your high resolution promotional materials. Mailing labels with cover letters for companies that don't respond to your email. Connections log of companies you contact so you can follow up with a call or fax. Radioactive widget to make fans an active part of your radio promotion. MyNewsletterBuilder comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com www.mynewsletterbuilder.com A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike.
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