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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED Skope Magazine PH: 339-293-7957 Michael Friedman mfriedman@skopemagazine.com www.skopemag.com Covers and engages an audience of music enthusiasts with diverse music coverage for the digital age. Indie Habit www.indiehabit.com Your place to find, share and indulge your indie passion. Read or write music reviews or anything about the music business. We want to thank you musicians for creating something unique and so much better than what is being presented in the main stream! Independent music is truly what we enjoy and so it's in our best interest to support it in as many ways as possible! We are currently accepting submissions for Alternative, Rock, Metal, Pop, Country, Americana and Folk. More genres will open up as soon as there are reviewers available. Submit your music link via our ONLINE form. @IndieHabit NoisePorn 2318 Cypress Cove #102, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 editor@noiseporn.com www.noiseporn.com An online showcase for Underground Dance Music. Today, NoisePorn has become an outlet for musical diversity, thriving on featuring brand new, emerging artists making their way onto the scene before their big break. Hailed as one of the Best Electronic Music blogs by DJZ, our top priority is to provide you with an escape through good music that you can share with the world. Disconnect from the ordinary and let us show you what a climax of musical excitement feels like. Submit your music via our ONLINE form. @noiseporn Out of the Woodwork Chancy Johnson chancy@chancyjohnson.com www.chancyjohnson.com Are you spreading love and quality work around the entertainment industry or in your community? If so, we'd love to take a look at your stuff! Submitting to Out of the Woodwork is easy, just shoot the following information to my e-mail address: SUBJECT: Name/Type of Work (i.e. singer / band / actor / dancer / photographer etc.). 1. A short bio telling us who you are, where you're from, and what you do. 2. Links to your work. Music Videos, short films, IMDB pages, web portfolio, Soundcloud, etc. 3. Any information regarding a positive impact you have had (or hope to have) on the world. 4. (optional) Include your favorite guest from our past interviews. Preference is given to people who have actually taken a look through our site. We look forward to exploring your work and helping you build your fan base! Thirty86.com Thirty86@gmail.com www.thirty86.com Provides the ultimate platform for Hip Hop and R&B artists seeking exposure to an array of industry tastemakers and fans alike. If you have what it takes and are ready to display your talent to the world submit your music today! 
SECTION TWO: RADIO STATIONS, SHOWS AND PROMOTERS 2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS Rebel Radio Scott Davidson chicagorebelradio@yahoo.com www.rebelradio.com The Hardest Station In The Nation! We have been crushing Metal tunes on the air since 1994. New interviews are happening daily, so tune in to get the latest on new bands from here in Chicago to as far as Japan. @rebelradiocom In Search of a Song - PRX Radio PO Box 1424, Bloomington, IN 47402 www.insearchofasong.com With thorough in-depth interviews, full length songs, and exclusive live performances, In Search of a Song seeks to explore the minds and creative processes of great musical artists of our time. Jason Wilber is the longtime lead guitarist for John Prine, as well as performing solo concerts, as well with various other world class musicians such as Iris DeMent, Greg Brown, Todd Snider, and Hal Ketchum to name a few. Our interviews are conducted in a relaxed, conversational style by host and musician Jason Wilber, executive producer Rich Reardin, and occasional guest hosts. Wilber's experiences as a professional musician, and his prior relationships and associations with many of the guest artists, allow him to relate to the interviewees not as a journalist, but instead as a fellow musician and songwriter. Submissions must be made through Sonicbids www.sonicbids.com/in-search-of-a-song Melodies In Mind - CJSF Jen LeFranc melodiesinmind@gmail.com www.melodiesinmindproductions.com A groovy radio show featuring live on-air Acoustic music acts. We are always on the lookout to promote meaningful music from socially-inspired musicians-singers, lyricists, and instrumentalists-spanning the genres of Folk, Rock, Soul, Blues, what have you. The Metal Meltdown - Leaf Pile Radio DJ Shades shadesradio2013@gmail.com www.facebook.com/LPmetalmeltdown DJ Shades runs from the "old school" Metal scene, bringing his knowledge of bands and music from the past all the way up to today! Dj Shades also is a HUGE supporter of local, regional and national acts, always looking for the next big breakout band! @LPmetalmeltdown Indie Music 101 - Veterans Truth Network PH: 615-662-6870 Doug Diamond info@diamondiscaudio.com www.veteranstruthnetwork.com On the show, Doug talks everything music business and provides tips and great information for musicians trying to feel their way through the business side of music, as well as has great guest interviews (artists, producers, other music supervisors, music entrepreneurs, industry folk, etc.), plays lots of indie music and gives concise verbal analyzation of song placement/synch potential based on songwriting and production value. @diamondisc Women Of Substance Radio Bree Noble womenofsubstanceradio@gmail.com www.wosradio.com An online radio station garnering fans from all over the world. WOSRadio plays the BEST female artists, both label and indie, in all genres. We take submissions from indies and our review board selects only the best quality artists and songs that can stand up next to female superstars of yesterday and today. Listen at www.rdo.to/wosradio or download our FREE branded Mobile App on Apple & Android Devices. Search for "Women of Substance" in your App Store. Live from the Hellhouse - Leaf Pile Radio Dae Noctem daenoctem@gmail.com www.facebook.com/anadaenia The music style played on Leaf Pile is extremely eclectic. Although I'm a Goth chick at heart I will play anything from Pop to Rock to slash off your face Metal in a given night. It all depends on my mood. I also have a HUGE soft spot for mashups since I love to see what happens when to completely different artists get smushed together. The results are hilarious. If you're in an indie project/band please contact me and I'll get you on the air. @daenoctem The Indie Authority Lucia P. lperegrim@theindieauthority.com www.theindieauthority.com We're always looking for emerging artists to submit their songs for radio airplay! The goal of the station is to provide exposure for awesome bands who just need help finding their audience. The station is here to help local acts from across the US and even world to have their music heard and build their fan base. Our station requires all music submissions to be in MP3 format with the appropriate ID3 tags embedded. We are extremely eager to have your music a part of our rotation. Time in the Study - WUML www.facebook.com/timeinthestudy Broadcasting from his own private study, WUML's own DJ Dad likes to unwind by playing the hottest in local and worldly underground and indie music. Join him for two hours of great music and even greater dad jokes! @DJDadWUML Leaf Pile Radio leafpileradio@gmail.com www.leafpileradio.com Hard Rock and Metal internet radio. We provide the best online Rock radio & video, exclusive interviews, live DJs plus remasters of both classic & unsigned tracks! KSCR - U. Southern California 4728 N. Peck Rd. Ste. A, El Monte, CA 91732 http://www.radiokscr.com Submit your music through our ONLINE form. @KSCRRADIO New Driven Radio Sherry Sabine NewDriven@gmail.com www.NewDriven.wordpress.com The NEW DRIVEN shows bring the hottest professional level independent rock to syndicated radio. Our weekly shows feature the best in emerging Soft Rock, Hard Rock, Alt Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Folk Rock, Punk & Melodic Metal. NEW DRIVEN also produces a weekly talk show that focuses on professional independent artists and a live show with call-in interviews and guest co-hosts. Artists on our shows are full-time musicians, (or nearing that step) with a rigorous touring schedule We spin newer release original music." @NewDriven Fuego Beats Radio Fuego info@fuegobeats.com www.fuegobeats.com Broadcasts a distinctive blend of talk radio interviews with a mix of Hip Hop, Pop and R&B music from emerging musicians. Topics range from celebrity gossip to controversial issues relevant to a modern society, as well as pop culture. Submit your music via our ONLINE FORM. Send us an e-mail if you would like to be considered for an interview. @WFBS981  
 Jerome Promotions & Marketing 2535 Winthrope Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 PH: 770-982-7055 FX: 770-982-1882 Bill Jerome hitcd@bellsouth.net www.jeromepromotions.com We call the music directors and program directors of over 250 stations several times a week in order to help our artists get airplay and the recognition that they deserve with the goal of helping them make a deal with a major label. @jeromepromotion CIMG, LLC 119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357 Tony Bates contact@cimgllc.com www.cimgllc.com Our Radio Promotion work focuses on relevant radio stations (terrestrial and online), especially college radio stations, in the U.S., Canada and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Our staff works daily to build relationships with radio stations, regional promoters, music/entertainment publications and websites, and media outlets throughout North America as well as in eastern and central Europe. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc Howard Rosen Promotion 521 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #15, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 PH: 805-382-2200 FX: 805-201-7816 info@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. @Howiewoodpromo  
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC 3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY Countdown Entertainment 110 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001-6805 PH: 212-645-3068 FX: 212-989-6459 James Citkovic countdownEnt@netzero.com www.CountdownEntertainment.com James Citkovic, president of Countdown Entertainment brokers Intellectual Properties, including major Music Publishing Catalogues and Masters of Gold and Platinum Recording Artists. James has secured numerous Catalogue deals for such properties as: Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot; The Ramones; Irene Cara; and most recently, he sold a Jimi Hendrix/Curtis Knight catalogue to SONY, to name a few. If you are interested in buying or selling a publishing or masters catalogue or a music-related company with a substantial Earnings history, contact James for more information. In addition, James Citkovic provides non-exclusive, non-commission-based personal music Consultancy services designed to assist artists, songwriters, producers, and composers with their careers, as well as artist managers and Indie labels by providing advice, guidance, artist development and opportunities to secure recording and publishing deals, Int'l music licensing, TV & Film placements and product distribution in the Pacific Rim territories (Japan, Korea, China). Those interested in these services, contact James for more information. Serious inquiries only, please. OURGIG.COM PH: 800-431-1258 Frank Moten eservices@ourgig.net www.ourgig.com For more than 14 years, musicians, models, actors, photographers, agents, record labels and many more have been depending on the reliable services provided by OURGIG.COM to create, maintain and market their web image to the world. Websites, PR & publicity and it's affordable! @ourgig AAA Entertainment www.aaaentertainment.com.au A full service artist representation company that focuses on developing and building artists' careers from the ground up. The Brisbane (Australia) based company prides itself on its work with its roster of artists from the very early stages of their careers, laying the foundations necessary for a successful future within the music business. We operate with a high level of passion and integrity and exclusively choose clients we believe in and we limit our roster to provide the highest level of personal service for those we represent. Our strategy is simple: whether it's a CD release, tour, local show, festival or other newsworthy event, we develop campaigns targeting our client's assets and provide numerous opportunities for impact. Possessing a strong list of national contacts built upon mutual respect, we specifically target media who cater to what we are sending, therefore encouraging coverage. We strive to provide the level of artist development that's necessary to succeed in the music industry today. @marcmancini Tsunami Publicity & Marketing 2701 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80205 PH: 303-442-1139 info@tsunamipublicity.com www.tsunamipublicity.com Creative in nature, we intentionally maintain a small roster of independent musicians and event promoters, allowing us to provide a greater depth in our coverage, and attention to detail that is second to none. By working with high caliber freelance artists and copywriters we are able to provide greatly enhanced services for a lower monthly rate than our competitors. We hand pick our music based clients based on a strong history of touring, a growing fan base and name recognition. If you would like to submit your music for consideration, please note the following required criteria: 1. Playing more than 175 shows a year in more than one region. 2. Professional booking representation. 3. A working EP or studio album for placement. 4. Professional press photo. @TsunamiPR CIMG, LLC 119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357 Tony Bates contact@cimgllc.com www.cimgllc.com We provide Social Media Marketing and Social Commerce Solutions for our clients, in addition to Artist Management and Record Label Services. We work with artists, record labels, agencies, events, and brands of all kinds that want to effectively engage their supporters and fans via social media. Considering the global marketplace and international appeal, we offer our services in several languages as well, when appropriate to meet your goals. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc 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! @indie_power  CD Baby Digital Distribution 13909 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230 cdbaby@cdbaby.com www.cdbaby.com As an Apple-approved aggregator, CD Baby can deliver you to Apple Music quickly! CD Baby has been proud partners with Apple since the launch of iTunes more than a decade ago, and we're excited to help hundreds of thousands of artists around the world get their music onto Apple's new streaming service. If you've included streaming services in your distribution through CD Baby, your music is already at Apple Music. If you have not opted in for streaming, or if you have new music you'd like to see on Apple Music, now is the time! Log into your account today to review your distribution settings or sign up a new title. Please note: We do not accept attachments via e-mail. @cdbaby 
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s OR VIDEOS The Bongo Boy Rock 'N' Roll TV 507 Rte. 46, Ste. A, Belvidere, NJ 07823 PH: 908-455-1576 Monique Grimme bongoboytv@aol.com www.bongoboytv.com An unprecedented TV series that brings quality indie music videos to over 3.5 million cable subscribers in the United States. The series has placed acts on 20 television channels on publicly accessed giants such as NBC, NBC Comcast, FiOS, Time Warner Cable, RCN , AT&T and Cablevision. The show airs at prime time, 6 days a week for a total of 125 times on 20 Channels. Cities like New York and music city Nashville are only a couple of the many towns and cities which someone can watch the TV show. The focus is on educating the public about independent artists and their quest to greater success. The episode is dedicated to exposing the arts to new and old fans alike by featuring original music videos from around the world from talented indie artists. submit your OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO to our e-mail address. The Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll is on 20 Television channels, 6 days a week, 125 times in 4 weeks on prime time. Bongo Boy TV is more then a cyber channel we are real Television. If we select your submission, all submissions then must be, without exception, be accompanied by a fully completed and signed music video license agreement form and a full payment of $100.00 as a sponsorship/donation* Otherwise your video will not be aired on TV. facebook.com/bongoboytv Vessel http://www.vessel.com The home for digital storytellers and the fans who love them. Independent creators like you make videos that connect with fans around the world - just like the best of TV. Release your videos early on Vessel (for as little as 72 hours). After the subscription early access period for Vessel members, distribute your videos to audiences everywhere. The free web treats every view equally. On Vessel, your superfans get exclusive, early access in a premium environment. During the early access period, you get 60% of subscription dollars and 70% of advertising dollars. We estimate that videos will earn approximately $50 per 1,000 views while in early access. This is up to 20x more per view than creators earn from free web distribution. @Vessel 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.   MAGNIFI artists@magnifi.fm wwwmagnifi.fm The world's first interactive social music platform that benefits artists, venues and fans. With a patented and unique take on "local radio" and its seamless "listen to live" journey, MAGNIFI enables fans to listen to tracks selected by touring artists, and then book tickets to their concerts. Thanks to the MAGNIFI platform fans get to listen to great curated music for free, venues enjoy increased ticket sales and artists can grow their main revenue stream and serve their fans better. @magnifi_fm   6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL SplashFlood 1150 1st Ave. #501, King of Prussia, PA 19406 talent@splashflood.com www.splashflood.com A mobile app that rewards musicians for their talent. On SplashFlood, we are building a social networking platform focused on undiscovered talent, where artists can promote themselves to a larger audience and gain validation based on their talent and motivation. This is through the unique promotional tool we've designed called the Influence Builder. In the Influence Builder, every time you as an artist, listen to and rate a song, one of your songs will be listened to and rated by another artist in your genre. Therefore, the more music you listen to as an artist, the more exposure you get. Users earn Splash Points for each positive rating they receive. The more Splash Points an artist receives, the more likely one of his or her song will end up on one of SplashFlood's featured channels. The Influence Builder gives artists the opportunity to get their music heard and validated past their own audience and the potential to rise based on the talent and motivation of the artist! @splashflood Joint Custody Productions PH: 615-431-9216 info@jointcustodyprod.com www.jointcustodyprod.com Specializes in the creation and development of various entertainment properties, including TV, movies, comic books, novels, plays and musicals, music recordings, internet-specific media and other as-yet undetermined avenues. The company also develops and produces professional-style television commercials, promotional website videos, actor reels, indie music videos, and Wordpress websites, all at affordable and competitive rates. Through years of development and production on our own projects, we at Joint Custody Productions understand how difficult it is to get your ideas filmed and into a professional-looking video. We make the process easy – from storyboarding to shooting, editing and final delivery – all in a professional-looking style that you can afford! @JCProdLLC Showpitch 1655 N. Commerce Pkwy. #203, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33326 www.showpitch.com There are millions of talented people hoping to be discovered. But finding new talent on the internet or social media is overwhelming, to say the least, and almost impossible. Showpitch cuts through the clutter by linking talent and industry together in a simple, seamless and effective way. Talent can create their own unique stages to shine a spotlight on their ability, Industry can search for emerging artists, and fans can enjoy incredible content while having a say in who they want to see become a star. Showpitch was created in the belief that all talent should be empowered to play an active role in the process of creating, owning and sharing entertainment. With Showpitch, your dreams are no longer a shot in the dark - but a real process you can control by designing the stage in which you share your talent with the world. @Showpitch Festival Network Online PO Box 18839, Asheville, NC 28814 PH: 828-658-2779 FX: 828-645-3374 Julie Cochrane julie@festivalnet.com www.festivalnet.com Lists more than 10,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. @_festivalnet
Hooktheory I support@hooktheory.com www.hooktheory.com A music theory book you'll love. It explains music theory in a simple, intuitive way and answers the questions you care about: Why do certain chords fit together easily while others don't? How can I get from this chord to that chord? How can I create a great sounding melody? Our songwriting software, Hookpad, simplifies songwriting by guiding you to choose chords / notes that sound good together. It's a musical sketchpad with music theory "built-in" to make it easier and more intuitive to find the sound you're looking for. @hooktheory Music Marketing Manifesto Blog John Oszajca john@musicmarketingmanifesto.com www.MusicMarketingManifesto.com Advanced strategies, secrets, tactics and tips on selling your music online. @JohnOszajca I Don't Need a Record Deal! Revenge Productions, PO Box 6802, FDR Station, New York, NY 10150 Daylle Deanna Schwartz consulting@daylle.com www.idontneedarecorddeal.com A comprehensive guide for empowering those who want to make a living from their musical talents. Daylle provides tools for developing a satisfying career, with or without a record deal, with directions for finding almost every possible way to earn a musical income. @Daylle 
Soundtrap Box 390, 10127 Stockholm, Sweden PH: +46-8-51970550 support@soundtrap.com www.soundtrap.com A user friendly, online collaboration studio for you to create music - and share it with the world! Plug in your own instrument, use the software instruments available in Soundtrap or just record a song directly with your computer microphone. It's super-easy! You can easily share your music on Facebook, Twitter and SoundCloud. @soundtrap Snapchat www.snapchat.com An app used on iOS and Android smartphones. Enjoy fast and fun mobile conversation! Snap a photo or a video, add a caption, and send it to a friend. They'll view it, and then the Snap disappears from the screen – unless they take a screenshot. @Snapchat MyNewsletterBuilder comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com www.mynewsletterbuilder.com A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike. 
6.4 RESOURCES - AUDIO Right Touch Mastering PH: 888-707-6070 x1 Gordon Bahary gordon@righttouchmastering.com www.righttouchmastering.com Gordon Bahary started composing songs at age ten. By the age of 15, he was asked by legendary Stevie Wonder to create some of the most unforgettable sounds at the height of Wonder's career in the 70's, during the making of the landmark LP "Songs in the Key of Life." Wonder and Bahary collaborated closely on his follow-up album "Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants", making history with synthesizers and engineering feats. A few short years later, Gordon was hired as key Producer/Engineer for Stevie Wonder's label Wondirection under Motown. Gordon has worked closely with other artists, helping them create their classic sound. These include Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis and many more. Gordon will make sure the best is brought out in each recording, that your project deserves. For the proven quality of award-winning work, we still offer a highly affordable product, with programs for every level of budget. Gordon Bahary is about music - and getting yours heard in its best presentation is what the Right Touch is all about. You can upload your files on our website and request a sample MASTERING of your finished mix. You can also send multiple tracks through our Hightail account to obtain a sample of our MIXING. Peerless Mastering 1085 Commonwealth Ave. #322, Boston, MA 02215 PH: 617-527-2200 info@peerlessmastering.com www.peerlessmastering.com Dedicated to providing the highest quality restoration. We offer the highest quality stereo and 5.1 pre-mastering, CD, CD Enhanced, and DVD-A authoring and full audio restoration. Our staff is exceptional at giving our clients the best quality and service, guiding them through the final phase of their sonic process with ease and expertise. We are uniquely equipped to provide the highest quality mastering available anywhere. We have the expertise, equipment, and skills to achieve the full sound potential of your album. As more and more artists are choosing to record in project and home studios, high-quality professional mastering in an acoustically accurate room has never been more important. Working at Peerless' state-of-the-art studios with our highly trained engineers, you can realize your sonic vision and make your recording sound as full, warm, punchy, and clear as possible. We will guide you through every step of this final phase of your project, and you will be truly amazed when you hear how incredible your music can sound. @PeerlessMaster  
Women's International Music Network Laura B. Whitmore news@TheWiMN.com www.thewimn.com Our mission is to create a hub to connect women in all facets of the music industry. You are not alone! We present news about female musicians, projects relating to women in the industry, products targeted to female musicians, and so much more! Please send your news and event info to our e-mail address. @the_wimn SongTown Clay Mills clay@Songtown.com www.songtown.com We created Songtown to give creative people positive community and encouragement to grow in their craft. Our goal is to help each of you reach your songwriting goals and to become your friend on that journey. Learn from hit songwriters, producers & publishers. Online classes. Find collaborators. @SongTownUSA 
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