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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 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! The Tape 216 South Plymouth Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004 PH: 323-841-3577 Gabriel thetapeblog@yahoo.com www.thetapeisnotsticky.com We are a music blog dedicated to a wide variety of genres and styles. We post regularly and are always looking for content. WomensRadio Music Review PO Box 20976, Oakland, CA 94620 Brian Ball brian@womensradio.com www.wrmusicreview.com You’ll find dozens of reviews, streaming audio, digital downloads and music videos from independent artists in lots of styles and genres from around the world. All 4 the Music PH: 323-660-2224 FX: 866-229-4507 Linda Bennett linda@all4themusic.com www.all4themusic.com Audioblog that presents interviews with musicians about their music. It also features a podcast. LPM Voice Digital Rock Magazine Justin justin@localpromoconnect.com www.lpmvoice.com Interviews and reviews and artists in the Rock, Indie and Alternative genres. La Famiglia Magazine PO Box 19768, Detroit, MI 48219 PH: 313-544-0430 Adam Christopher info@lafamigliazine.com www.lafamigliazine.com An arts, music and culture based magazine. Guaranteed Reviews 2400 NW 80th St. #154, Seattle, WA 98117-4449 info@guaranteedreviews.com www.guaranteedreviews.com A paid service for those that want to get a professional review of their music. Every reviewer at GuaranteedReviews is in some way connected to the music business. Together we have a combined 250 years in the industry. Our advice to you is informed by decades worth of success, mistakes and solid industry connections. Please let us put that experience to work for you. REVIEWS ARE $15 EACH.  SECTION TWO: RADIO SHOWS AND PROMOTION 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS Detroit Riot Radio 2757 Grandriver Ave PH: 313-285-6032 FX: 313-965-8083 Rein detroitriotradio@gmail.com www.myspace.com/reinchildproductionsinc Syndicated Hip Hop radio show that caters only to indie artists and labels. Every Womon Radio Show PO Box 11130, Cincinnati, OH 45211 Lauren everywomon@yahoo.com www.waif883.org We are currently accepting CDs from female artists specifically in the genres of Electronic, Trip Hop, Synth Pop, Emotronic, Melancholia, and other Electronic sub genre's with female vocals. streets2suites Podcast 6224 Kelly Elliott Rd. Arlington, TX 76001 PH: 817-791-0124 Jay "Da' Hitman" Fouts streets2suites@podOmatic.com streets2suites.podomatic.com A syndicated radio show focused on leveling the playing field for both indie and major Rap and R&B artists. Vombat Radio PH: +48-667-200-706 vombatradio@gmail.com www.vombatradio.com The world's first independent radio playing live concerts from all over the world. Artists can perform from any place that has an Internet connection. The broadcast is made possible by the Shoutcast technology, which means the set up is easy and simple and the listeners just have to click one button to be able to hear a concert. We provide the musicans with all plugins and configuration files they need. We're open to all genres of good music. 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 Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion 1828 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90404 PH: 310-998-8305 FX: 310-998-8323 Bryan Farrish airplay@radio-media.com http://www.radio-media.com Indie airplay promotion to commercial, commercial specialty, and college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. South Beach Marketing (SBMP) 7332 Erin Ct. Longmont, CO 80503 PH: 303-952-0249 Amanda Alexandrakis info@MusicPromotion.com www.musicpromotion.com Specializes in the Adult Contemporary radio format.Our expertise has helped many artists attain national radio airplay and has been highly successful in charting our clients on national radio charts. Helping our clients succeed in commercial radio is a top priority. SBMP utilizes our extensive network of individual and label relationships within the music industry to help elevate your project to the next level of promotion. From the established artist on a major label to the indie band, SBMP can work for you. 
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY Seed of David Entertainment 9616 Manassas Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76177 PH: 817-909-7745 FX: 662-796-5733 Karen Y. Windom-Gatling seedofdavid@sbcglobal.net www.seedofdavidentertainment.com We provide affordable grassroots marketing and promotional solutions for targeted genres. Heapsaflash PO Box 319, Paddington, QLD 4064 Australia PH: 07-3876-5596 Will will@heapsaflash.com.au www.heapsablog.blogspot.com An Australian based Indie music publicity company working with primarily Australian and New Zealand bands. The Avid1 PH: 512-428-6501 Andel Cornett info@theavid1.com www.theavid1.com Provides consulting and connections for artists, entertainers and the creative. The Avid1 operates on your budget. 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. 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. Pavement PR PO Box 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 PH: 262-903-7775 Tony Bonyata bonyata@wi.rr.com www.pavementpr.com Specializes in national and regional tour campaigns – offering artists the strongest support where and when they need it most– while on the road. In addition we offer national campaigns for CD releases, showcase shows and other special events. CTW Promotions PO Box 40701, Redford, MI 48240 Mike Warden promotions@conquertheworld.com www.conquertheworld.com/ctwpromotions.htm 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? EDGE Entertainment Distribution 11012 Aurora Hudson Rd. Streetsboro, OH 44241 PH: 330-528-0410 Jenni jlh@edgedistro.com www.edgedistro.com Our main focus is the distribution of audio and video physical goods to college bookstores, public libraries, mass merchants, independent music stores and jukebox operators.  3.2 SERVICES - VENDORS AND LABELS Shizzle Records 551 W. Cordova Rd. #6, Santa Fe, NM 87505 FX: 505-292-2618 Gary Brockman gbrockman@shizzlerecords.com www.shizzlerecords.com Indie label seeking new artists in any genre except Country. Absolicious Records 13107 Bracken St., Arleta CA 91331 PH: 818-793-3322 Jay Plot jplotpro@yahoo.com www.Absoliciousrecords.com Independent record label actively seeking new talent. We are looking for all genres of music. Apocrypha Records PO Box 2570, San Francisco, CA 94126 PH: 503-616-3247 FX: 866-395-9752 John MacMurphy info@ApocryphaRecords.com www.ApocryphaRecords.com Metal only record company that provides label and distribution services for artists and other labels. 
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS NewMusicalOrder.org Dan newmusicalorder@gmail.com www.newmusicalorder.org The premise is simple… to provide you with the freshest LEGAL download links on the web, whatever the genre. If you are a band/musician or label giving away free music, why not contact us, and get your downloads mentioned on NewMusicalOrder.org? MadeLoud PH: 214-887-8586 x515 Neil neil@leveltendesign.com www.madeloud.com Indie artist resource where bands can upload and sell their digital music. Blastro Networks 609 W. 18th St. Ste. C, Austin, TX 78701 PH: 512-485-3148 www.blastronetworks.com We run the internet's leading music video network for today's hottest unsigned, indie and major-label artists. Through three genre-specific music entertainment sites, we serve the active music consumer whenever and wherever they want a fix of their favorite artists’ videos. We enhance our catalog of 10,000+ music videos with genre-relevant original shows, industry news and artist profiles (bios, pictures and ringtones). Ape Quake Music Freak 918 Lake Court, Madison, WI 53715 PH: 608-250-2427 FX: 608-250-2427 Adam Mico ape_quake@yahoo.com http://apequake.blogspot.com/2008/04/updated-faq-and-cd-submission-policy.html ApeQuake is a FREE SERVICE that's an alternative to the written word. We are a popular YouTube channel that creates native videos from your scraps -- click on the website for details! LuxuryWafers Landry Malick info@luxurywafers.com www.luxurywafers.com We host independent music and feature a series of downloads/podcasts live from Chessvolt Studios in Los Angeles. SongCast 2926 State Rd. #111, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 info@songcastmusic.com www.songcastmusic.com One of the World's largest distributors of independent music. We have deals with iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Emusic and Napster, allowing us to put our artists' music in front of millions of music buying consumers. With SongCast, you can start selling your own music on these major retail sites right away. We also provide you with customized code to link your MySpace and other websites directly to the stores. Your fans will easily be able to find and purchase your music online. Combined with the power and social phenomenon of sites like MySpace and Facebook, it is no longer necessary to give away your musical freedom to a major record label. MyMusicSite.com 339 5th Ave. #405, New York, NY 10016 PH: 646-670-6611 Brad Turk bturk@mymusicsite.com www.mymusicsite.com An online music community helping independent artist sell, promote and create ringtones with their 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. Boost Digital Level 6 220 Pacific Highway CrowsNest, NSW 2065 Australia PH: +612-9460-1400 FX: +612-9460-0044 Graeme Logan graeme@boostdigital.com www.boostindependentmusic.com MP3 music downloads store for independent & unsigned artists & bands to sell, host, promote & download all MP3 music online. A MP3 store to buy & sell all independent & unsigned music online 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 SBA Music PO Box 227, Pyrmont, NSW 2009 Australia PH: (02) 9660-8999 FX: (02) 9660-7916 info@sbamusic.com.au www.sbamusic.com.au Specializes in providing music solutions for businesses. Australian owned and in business for over 30 years. SBA are market leaders in appreciating evolving music trends and efficiently supplying this to its clients. SBA's supply landscape includes licensing music to Retail, Dining & Cafes, Hotels & Accommodation, Bars, Pubs & Clubs, DJ's, Jukeboxes, Health Clubs and others. Clients include: Target, Myer Miss Shop, Pumpkin Patch, McDonalds, Gloria Jeans Coffees, Nandos, Automatic Music, Superjuke, AVI, RDR, Rhythm House, Sound Leisure, Moby Disc and Spark TV. Submission deadline: January 19. Submit through Sonicbids: www.sonicbids.com 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 Disc Makers 7905 N. Rte 130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110-1402 PH: 856-663-9030 FX: 856-661-3458 www.discmakers.com The nation's leading CD / DVD duplicator, replicator and printer. When you're ready to make CDs, we're ready to make it happen. We're musicians too, so we know what you need to make it in this business: The best-looking product, the hottest-sounding audio and the most valuable (and free) promotional tools, including free distribution, a free UPC bar code and much more! CD Poster Shop PMB 349, 4676 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302-1902 PH: 503-233-7284 FX: 503-234-5305 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. Vegas Disc / Hit Track 5320 Styers St., North Las Vegas, NV 89031 PH: 702-481-1663 Tom info@vegasdisc.com www.vegasdisc.com Provides CD and DVD manufacturing and duplication. Built by musicians for musicians! Creative Sound Corp. 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. Copycats Media 712 Ontario Ave. W., Minneapolis, MN 55403 PH: 612-371-8008 Fx: 612-371-8011 www.copycatsmedia.com For almost a decade, COPYCATS has helped clients produce professional DVD & CD Duplication and replication projects. Your single source solution, COPYCATS provides clients with a full suite of services: * CD/DVD Manufacturing * Short Run DVD & CD Duplication * Digital Download Cards - NEW! * CD Mastering * Graphic Design & Prepress Services * Silk Screen & Offset On-disc Printing * Print & Packaging Solutions * Assembly * Inventory & Fulfillment Services. Professional CD & DVD projects - delivered on time and in budget. Mention the Indie Bible or CODE "INDIE 08" when getting a quote. Cravedog 1522 N. Ainsworth St., Portland, OR 97217 PH: 503-233-7284 FX: 503-234-5305 info@cravedog.com www.cravedog.com Over the years, Cravedog has developed an international reputation for excellent service, manufacturing millions of discs for our clients. Whether you are a long standing corporation, a small company, an independent artist or record label or a filmmaker, we know how to meet your needs. CDDVDNOW! 855-A Kifer Rd. Sunnyvale, CA 94086 PH: 408-735-6800 FX: 408-735-6805 info@cddvdnow.com www.cddvdnow.com An award winning design and manufacturing company serving the creative and corporate community providing CD duplication, CD replication (stamping and manufacturing), DVD duplication and DVD replication (stamping and manufacturing) plus an entire suite of services including printing, packaging and fulfillment.  5.3 RESOURCES - MASTERING Crazy Daisy Productions 4257 Barger Dr. #171, Eugene, OR 97402 PH: 541-517-1458 FX: 425-790-0630 Erik Veach info@crazymastering.com www.crazymastering.com Our state-of-the-art CD mastering provides high-quality professional sound at a price anyone can afford. Have all the tracks you can fit on a single audio CD (up to 80 min) mastered for less than $250. SongMastering.com PO Box 217, Loveland, OH 45140-0217 PH: 513-833-9025 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. Threshold Sound + Vision 2114 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 PH: 310-571-0500 FX: 310-571-0505 Peter A. Barker Peter@thresholdsound.com www.thresholdsound.com A full service audio and video company. We provide mastering, recording, production, and video services for major and independent labels.  5.4 RESOURCES - MERCH Rock Star Promotions PO Box 5867, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33310 PH: 954-739-9205 FX: 801-740-6554 Aaron Schimmel servicedesk@rockstarpromos.com www.rockstarpromos.com Dedicated to helping everyone live like a rock star, even if you can't play a note! ABC Pictures 1867 E. Florida St., Springfield, MO 65803-4583 PH: 888-526-5336 www.abcpictures.com Quality publicity picture reproduction, posters, 8x10's, headshots & composites for the entertainment industry Band Merch Canada PH: 778-988-4286 Chris Murphy chris@bandmerch.ca www.Bandmerch.ca Conceived to act as a central networking hub for musicians, artists, designers, producers and engineers working in the Canadian music industry. The core base of our company remains providing quality merchandise, graphic design, and production services for some of Canada’s hottest up-and-coming musicians. Ultra Entertainment 4838 E. Baseline Rd. #121, Mesa, AZ 85206 PH: 602-334-4741 FX: 866-847-4508 www.ultraentertainment.com Everything we do here at Ultra Entertainment is about artist development. Our mission is to provide bands affordable tools, products, and services. All of those tools, products, and services are designed to get your band to the next level. We talk about the “Next Level” a lot here at Ultra Entertainment. What this means is simply a development process of learning and growing as an artist while at the same time growing your fan base. 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.
Sonic Distribution PH: 617-623-5581 FX: 617-623-5857 info@sonicus.net www.sonicus.net We are the US Distributor for the sE Electronics line of microphones and accessories as well as the new Ghost Acoustics line. Located just outside Boston, MA, we handle anything and everything for sE and Ghost in the USA and Canada. If you'd like to purchase any of our products, please consult the dealer section of our website. ChopSaver PO Box 20692, Indianapolis, IN 46220 PH/FX: 317-259-1447 Dan dan@chopsaver.com www.chopsaver.com To say ChopSaver is "just another lip balm" is like saying a Ferrari is "just another car"! ChopSaver is an all-natural herbal lip care product created by me, Dan Gosling, a 20 year professional trumpet player. It helps deal with lip swelling, chapping and soreness better than any other product. Less discomfort and faster recovery time means it can actually help you play better. 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. Superscope Technologies 1508 Batavia Ave. Geneva, IL 60134-3302 PH: 630-232-8900 FX: 630-232-8905 www.superscopetechnologies.com Offers a line of innovative, easy-to-use music practice and recording tools for musicians and music educators worldwide. Superscope Technologies continues our legacy of providing high quality, reliable audio products under the Superscope brand. Superscope is rapidly gaining a reputation among a new generation of customers for providing high-quality products that address the needs of musicians and music educators. We like to think that today's Superscope embraces the best qualities of Superscope's rich 50-year heritage. 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.
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! Pasadena Rehearsal Studios 2016 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103-1323 PH: 626-296-0310 Alan alan@pasadenarehearsal.com www.pasadenarehearsal.com Our philosophy is simple, supply the best rooms, equipment and customer service possible so all you have to worry about is being creative.
MC-INPUT c/o Poyel Music Entertainment, 499 N. Canon Dr. 4th Fl. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 www.mc-input.com An international online music consulting and coordination service that guides you through each step of the music business. Whether you are an artist, musician, engineer, producer, or if you are ready to launch your own venture, we have the proper tips and connections to assist you in reaching your goals in music. 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.
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. Entertainer's Secret 1119 3rd Ave. SW, Carmel, IN 46032 PH: 317-846-7452 FX: 317-846-1676 Gordon question@entertainers-secret.com www.entertainers-secret.com If you spend time speaking, singing, lecturing, selling, teaching, presenting, cheering telephoning, preaching, performing, announcing or you just talk a lot...we can help! Especially if you have overdone it and particularly if annoying allergies or other respiratory problems bring on those inevitable episodes of dry, sore throat, stress and hoarseness. Others do judge you by your voice. You owe it to your listeners and to yourself to sound and feel your very best. RockBandSites.com support@rockbandsites.com www.rockbandsites.com Create your own design! The industry's best update tools. Sell audio tracks from your site. Private, band-only pages. Plus: video, photos, press kit, merch, blog, mailing lists and more... starting at just $4.95! 
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