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Informing Music People Since 1977 March 2020 • Vol. 44 • No. 3
Cheat Codes In our exclusive interview with Cheat Codes members Trevor Dahl and Matthew Russell, we learn how this electronic trio have––with an artist friendly label, 300 Entertainment––forged a burgeoning career that includes chart-busting songs, high-profile collaborations and over 4 billion streams.
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58 Directory of Everything Indie Compiled By Denise Coso
20. Producer Crosstalk: Ethan Gruska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By Rob Putnam 22. Exec Profile: Sam Kling, SESAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By Andy Kaufmann 30. Songwriter Profile: Vanessa Carlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By Dan Kimpel 44. NAMM 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By Brian Stewart 45. GRAMMY P&E Wing Honors Dr. Dre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By Music Connection 46. Expert Advice: Indie Record Producing & Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . By Brian Tarquin 49. Expert Advice: If You Produce Creative Content . . . . . . . . . . . By William H. Honaker 78. Tip Jar: Side Hustle For Real! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By Gabe Kubanda 4
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Founded on a Dynamic Partnership: In 2016, industry veterans Steven Storch and Peter Raleigh launched NYC and LA based Raleigh Music Group, a multi-faceted international boutique music publishing company that works with legendary catalogs and contemporary songwriters and artists alike. The duo began working together at Imagem Publishing, which had the catalogs of Rodgers & Hammerstein and classical publishing giant Boosey & Hawkes. Prior to that, Storch enjoyed a two-decade tenure at Sony Music and eventually became CFO of Sony ATV Music Publishing. Earlier in his career, Raleigh was Head of Copyright at Cherry Lane Music Publishing. When Imagem was sold in 2015, the two decided to pool their skillsets and mutual knowledge and passion for music to create a smaller, hands-on company. As stated on their website, Raleigh Music Group’s mission is to provide outstanding service to their clients while maximizing royalty revenue and protecting the long-term value and global ownership rights of the songs they represent. Catalog, Clients and Placements: Raleigh Music Group started with catalogs representing two of popular music’s greatest legacies, George Gershwin and Elvis Presley, which the two had worked on at Imagem. Those are the foundation of a clientele that includes ‘90s hip-hop trio Lords of the Underground, Sudanese-Scottish folk singer Eliza Shaddad, Brooklyn rapper PHresher (who is featured on Eminem’s 2018 track “Chloraseptic”), writers who have scored song placements with Chris Brown and Ariana Grande, and songwriter-producers who have worked with John Legend, H.E.R., Ne-Yo and Mary J. Blige. Raleigh works with the top music supervisors in the film and TV industry and, most recently, has placed songs in the multiple Oscar-nominated films Joker and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Their dedicated creative staff handles all A&R activities and synchronization licensing and sets up collaborations for their signed songwriters.
Utilizing the Latest Technologies: Utilizing better technology than the majors allows Raleigh to offer the same services in a more efficient way. All systems are cloud based and all royalty statements are accessible in real time via an online portal. These tech-based efficiencies help Raleigh to deal more easily with local ASCAP and BMI offices in foreign territories and cut out the middleman so that they can pay their clients faster and more accurately. Among the new tech services they use are Music Maestro and Audiam™. Music Maestro is the leading solution for administering song catalogs, from registering copyrights to licensing catalogs, processing royalties, paying clients and building global networks. Audiam™ helps identify, monetize and collect advertising generated from YouTube videos. Contact Raleigh Music Group, 212-804-8181
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Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate has announced that new hire Arielle Aslanyan will join the publicity department as Director of Publicity. In this role, she will spearhead full press campaigns and new business opportunities. Aslanyan joins The Syndicate with 17 years of experience in the music industry. She began her career in artist management at Azoff Music working with Velvet Revolver and Stone Temple Pilots. She then mastered the world of brand partnerships working on campaigns for Slash, Linkin Park, Kanye West, Enrique Iglesias. Reach her directly at arielle@thesyn.com.
The Mechanical Licensing Collective announced industry executive Kris Ahrend will serve as the organization’s CEO. Ahrend began his career in the music industry providing legal services to Sony’s US devisions. Later on, he served as a senior executive for Rhino Entertainment and Warner Music Group. In 2016, Ahrend was promoted to President of US Shared Services and tapped to lead the development and launch of Warner Music’s new Center of Excellence for Shared Services in Nashville. Ahrend will begin his tenure with the MLC effective immediately. To learn more about Ahrend’s role, contact alexandra.sollberger@stonesrivergroup.com.
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Reflex Marketing has announced that Alena Althouse has joined the firm as Marketing & Communications Manager. Althouse brings a wealth of marketing prowess to Reflex, possessing a Master’s in Communication and significant experience in major e-commerce, having most recently supported the NHL Shop for industry leader Fanatics. With a full understanding of marketing promotions, branding, sophisticated email systems and e-commerce metrics, she will provide valuable services and hands-on assistance to all Reflex Marketing constituents. You can contact her directly at alena@reflexreps.com.
Big Loud levels up their records division with Camille Kenny as A&R Coordinator. Kenny brings a dynamic career background in the music industry to the innovative label. The Carrollton, GA-native graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in English & American Literature and Music, and last served as Creative Manager with THiS Music, following her Agent Trainee role with WME. She will steward artistic development, record delivery and actionable intelligence for Big Loud Records in her position. Reporting directly to VP of A&R Patch Culbertson, Kenny can be reached at camille@bigloud.com.
Julian Swirsky
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Republic Records has promoted Julian Swirsky to Senior Vice President of A&R. In this post, Mr. Swirsky will identify, sign and cultivate the careers of developing talent in addition to accelerating and amplifying the success of rising stars. As A&R Manager since 2018, he co-signed alternative pop phenomenon Conan Gray alongside EVP Ben Adelson. He also signed 2019’s biggest breakthrough rap star, the multiplatinum chart-topping Lil Tecca. In addition to working on 2020 albums from Gray and Tecca, he will focus on welcoming more new acts. He is based at the label’s New York City headquarters. To learn more, contact sydney.feinberg@umusic.com.
Elektra Music Group announced that Johnny Minardi has been promoted to Vice President of A&R. Among his notable signings to the label, Minardi has inked artists such as The Band CAMINO, Grandson, nothing,nowhere., Fever 333, and most recently, Australian sensation Tones and I, whose hit single, “Dance Monkey,” has hit No. 1 in 20 countries around the globe. Minardi has also worked with the likes of All Time Low, The Front Bottoms, Against the Current, Lights, and Mister Wives, among others, and played a key role in bringing Travis Barker’s newly founded DTA Records to EMG. For more information, contact Communications@wmg.com.
Darren Baber
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Warner Records announced that public relations vet Darren Baber is joining the company as SVP, Media & Strategic Development. Baber comes to Warner from Epic Records, where he spent six years as Vice President of Publicity and played an integral role in the success of Fifth Harmony, Meghan Trainor and Camila Cabello. Baber began his career in 2000 in the promotion department at Virgin Records before transitioning into publicity in 2003 at BWR Public Relations. Baber will be based at the label’s Los Angeles headquarters. For more information, contact the EVP, Media & Strategic Development at Laura.Swanson@warnerrecords.com.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced the appointment of Margie Kim to the position of Chief Advancement Officer. Kim joins the LA Phil from The Trust for Public Land in California, where she was the Chief Philanthropy Officer. Her responsibilities include the management of all Los Angeles Philharmonic Association fundraising efforts, including the formulation, planning and execution of a fundraising strategy that incorporates the LA Phil’s mission, donor stewardship and development operations, alongside the many facets of the Development department. Contact sjefferies@laphil.org for more information.
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A&R Coordinator Big Loud Records
Vice President of A&R Elektra Music Group
Chief Advancement Officer Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
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KRK SYSTEMS CLASSIC 5 MONITORS KRK Systems, part of the Gibson family of brands, introduces the Classic 5 Professional Bi-Amp Studio Monitors designed using many of the concepts from KRK’s well-known ROKIT line of powered monitors. The Classic 5 monitors are built using carefully selected components making them perfect for songwriting, mixing and mastering. Some of the time-tested features include a bi-amped Class A/B amplifier capable of 55-watts of power and a built-in automatic limiter to prevent damage to both the 5-inch glass-aramid composite woofer and the one-inch soft dome tweeter. Frequency range is stated as 46-Hz to 34.5-kHz and the enclosure is updated (from the original ROKIT 5) using a low-resonance design for minimized distortion and colorization. The cabinet has a built-in foam isolation pad underneath to decouple it from your desktop or the console’s meter bridge. During my listening tests, I found the one-inch soft dome tweeter with its optimized waveguide provided articulate highs and excellent stereo imaging. The front-slotted bass port reduces bass buildup when the monitors are positioned on a desktop or near corners of your room. But don’t worry about not having enough bass! Frankly I was surprised by the Classic 5’s powerful bottom-end. But if you just can’t get enough, engage the LF Level adjust for up to 2dB of bass boost. This three-position rotary switch also has Flat, -1dB and +1dB positions. Ditto on the HF rotary switch for boosting or cutting the treble. A fine set of powered monitors any music maker would love, the KRK CLASSIC 5 Professional Bi-amp Studio Monitors come with XLR, 1/4-inch, and RCA input connections and sell for $149 MSRP. krksys.com/Classic
APOGEE DIGITAL CLEARMOUNTAIN DOMAIN PLUG-IN Apogee Digital’s Clearmountain’s Domain™ is a multi-effects plug-in that emulates legendary mixer Bob Clearmountain’s personal FX signal chains that he has developed over decades. This is an entire mix of studio emulated hardware gear including live echo chambers, delays, harmonizers, de-essers, EQs, saturation circuits, and an analog console. Domain opens up with the mesmerizing FX Visualizer View—a color-coded vector scope that displays the stereo sound field input signal shown in white with each of the effects colored-coded. The delays are in blue, pitched delays are green, and reverbs come in lavender. I installed Domain in Pro Tools Ultimate HDX 2019.10 as a send/return effect, but you can use it as an insert effect as well. I was looking for a magical treatment for a synthesizer motif, a Mini-Moog track that played at the intro, bridge, the solo section and the song’s fade out. I wanted a memorable effect to enhance this heroic theme in just the right way. I chose a preset called “Avalon BV”—it was a version of the treatment Clearmountain used when he mixed Roxy Music’s Avalon album. There was Spin and Spin Cross feed was enabled along with Link Spin. Also in play were Delay Pitch Shift at 12 and 11-cents left and right respectively and Random was selected that gave a wide and dreamy stereophonic image to my mono synth track. There was also Pitch Delay at 9-ms and finally, Roscoe Chamber 2 with 115-ms pre-delay. I like using the Mixer page to rein in the hugeness of this effect, but most importantly, I’m happy to have such a glorious sounding plug-in for my mixing work. It really is a remarkable tool and I am just getting started using it effectively! Clearmountain’s Domain is downloadable and runs Native in AAX, AU, VST, VST 3 hosts and sells for $349 MSRP. apogeedigital.com/shop/clearmountains-domain
RØDE NTG5 BROADCAST SHOTGUN MICROPHONE The new NTG5 is called a short-range shotgun microphone and provides a very tight polar pattern with a smooth off-axis response. Mostly made from aerospacegrade aluminum, the NTG5 weighs 76g and the included PG2-R pistol grip shock mount weighs 224g and together they are perfect for either handheld use or at the end of a boom pole. The NTG5 has an RF-bias small-diaphragm condenser TF5 capsule with a highly directional super-cardioid pattern, just a 10dBA noise floor, and is capable of 130dB SPL. The mic measures only 203mm long. This is a fully professional microphone with a fresh design that uses circular interference ports rather than the usual linear slots. The new port design is said to produce a “superior progressive wave interference” that produces a crystal clear, uncolored sound. The Røde NTG5, whether used on a pistol grip, boom pole or on top of your camera, is perfectly suited for capturing dialogue or any environmental and ambient sound. It sells for $499 MSRP. It comes with a complete location recording kit including the PG2-R pistol grip shock mount, bare mic clip, cable, WS10 windscreen and other accessories. ntg5.rode.com 10
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CASIO PRIVIA PX-S DIGITAL PIANO SERIES The Privia PX-S1000 ($899.99) and PX-S3000 ($1,199.99) deliver features and performance that make playing piano more enjoyable than ever. While their slight profile makes them some of the slimmest digital pianos in the world, these pianos provide authentic grand piano sound and feel. The newly developed Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard is what makes the 232-mm depth possible. Going beyond the accepted standards for hammer-action keyboards, the new design reproduces the individual response characteristics of each of the 88 keys on a grand piano. In addition to the size advantage, the PX-S1000 and PX-S3000 weigh in at about 25 pounds, allowing performers to transport them to and from gigs with ease. Casio’s new proprietary Sound Source delivers authentic grand piano sound, including multiple types of resonance and mechanical sounds. A free app allows complete control via an Android or iOS device, and also offers PDF score viewing. Other features include 192-note polyphony, integrated Bluetooth audio, optional battery power using 6-AA batteries, MIDI recorder, and more. CasioMusicGear.com
NUGEN AUDIO SIGMOD UPDATE The new SigMod ver 1.2.3 greatly updates the original plug-in for use in VST, VST3, AAX, and AU host DAW systems. SigMod provides the structure and connectivity for using its twelve included single-process modules. The audio signal processing modules are: Mid/Side, Protect, Mono, Switch, Delay, Phase, Trim, DC offset, Tap, Crossover, Insert, and Mute/solo. You may use as many as you want to develop very creative chains. Various DAW mixers and/or plug-ins already come with many of these processes included—but it is not consistent and they are never available as separate entities. For example, while Phase or Polarity flip is standard in Cubase’s mixer, in Pro Tools it is not. It requires an instance of Avid’s Trim plugin whenever you need polarity flip. With SigMod instantiated on an audio track, you can build whole chains of any of the twelve modules for processing, from very basic to very elaborate. You can now insert a VST2, VST3 or AU plug-in anywhere in your signal chain using SigMod’s Insert module, even in DAWs that do not support VST2, VST3 or AU. The updated Insert module has both wet/dry and link controls. I use the Protect module on the headphone mix feed especially when non-engineer singer/musicians use my Pro Tools rig—it keeps the headphone volume protected when a user-settable threshold is exceeded. I am finding new uses all the time with SigMod and when I mention it to Cubase or Logic users, they now can have it too! There are thousands of possible chains! SigMod, now more than ever, is for DIY, sonic tweakers, DJs and sound designers. SigMod is available for $49 MSRP. nugenaudio.com/sigmod
TECH 21 STEVE HARRIS SH1 SIGNATURE SANSAMP Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris’ bass rig has not changed much in his over 40-year career until now. His new signature SH1 SansAmp simulates the sound of his custom pre-amp, the Alectron, and his vintage Marshall cabs loaded with EV speakers. It was incorporated into his live sound on the latest Iron Maiden tour and will be used for smaller venues with his British Lion project when bringing the big rig isn’t practical. The SH1 keeps up with Steve’s fast bass lines and distinctive style and tone, but the SH1 is not just for one single tone or genre. The controls provide an expansive range of a whole spectrum of bass tones great for any music. There are two channel modes with individual gain and level controls, Blend, 4-band active EQ, and a Bite switch to activate a “Steve” boost for extra clank and clarity. Other features include chromatic tuner plus an XLR Output to go direct to the PA console or studio board. The rugged all-metal housing measures 7.75-inches L x 2.5-inches W x 1.25-inches H and weighs just 12 oz. The Tech 21 Steve Harris SH1 Signature SansAmp sells for $299 MAP. tech21nyc.com
BARRY RUDOLPH is a recording engineer/mixer who has worked on over 30 gold and platinum records. He has recorded and/or mixed Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hall & Oates, Pat Benatar, Rod Stewart, the Corrs and more. Barry has his own futuristic music mixing facility in North Hollywood called Tones 4 $ Studios. He is a lifetime Grammy-voting member of NARAS and a contributing editor for Mix Magazine. barryrudolph.com
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BOOK S T ORE The Musician’s Profit Path By Bree Noble (paperback) $14.99 Trying to get from unsigned and unknown to working and successful can seem like a daunting task. Experienced musician and songwriter Bree Noble shares her steps to success in this book, highlighting a 5-stage process. The book deals with practical concerns like building a fan base, getting exposure for your songs, and building your image, as well as the mental and personal obstacles that stop many musicians from fulfilling their dreams. Developed from first-hand experience, the book instructs you on how to best overcome the doubt that comes with any creative endeavor.
You Can Bank On Your Voice – 2nd Edition By Rodney Saulsberry (paperback) $24.99 A sought-after and talented voice-over artist and coach, Saulsberry gives readers his many years of learned experience in the industry in this instructional book, a useful guide for anyone trying to break into the voice-over industry. Topics covered include how to audition, finding an agent, interpreting copy, vocal warm-ups, marketing strategy and more. As long as you have the talent, this book can be your practical guide to navigating the business of voice-overs, directly from someone who has already done it.
Jerry Garcia: Secret Space of Dreams Photographs by Jay Blakesburg Foreward by John Mayer (hardcover) $60.00 This photo collection shows Grateful Dead guitarist and leader Jerry Garcia on stage or together with band mates and collaborators. In addition to the many photographs are interviews and quotes from the people who knew him best, including contemporaries like Bill Weir, Bob Dylan and Carlos Santana, as well as members of younger generations like John Mayer. All have been influenced to some degree by Garcia’s unique style and guitar mastery. No other band captured the spirit of the ‘60s like the Grateful Dead and Garcia and this book aims to carry on that band’s legacy. 14 March 2020
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Move On Up: Chicago Soul Music and Black Cultural Power By Aaron Cohen (paperback) $20.00 Well remembered as a locus point for blues and jazz, Chicago also gave rise to soul music. Writer, scholar and part-time DJ Aaron Cohen uncovers that history in this book, and how the rise of soul coincided with the black empowerment in Chicago. Some of the most legendary soul acts of all time came from the Chicago soul scene, including Earth, Wind, and Fire, Chaka Khan and Minnie Riperton. Cohen draws from over 100 interviews to recreate the music and atmosphere of the time. The book shows how music can inspire and uplift entire communities and become an outlet for frustration.
Music is Power: Popular Songs, Social Justice and the Will to Change By Brad Schreiber (hardcover) $29.95 Music is Power documents the history of protest songs about war, racism, sexism, ecological destruction and more. Author Schreiber takes a wide lens to the protest song, examining the ways different artists approach the style. The book goes over artists and songs you’d expect to find on any protest list, such as the Dead Kennedys, Bob Dylan and Gil Scott-Heron, while also re-examining classic bands and artists like James Brown and Black Sabbath and their ability to transcend the limitations of the music industry to deliver powerful political messages.
Kid’s Guide to Learning the Ukulele By Emily Arrow (paperback) $12.99 The ukulele is a great instrument for kids because of its size and simplicity. This book by YouTube teacher Emily Arrow aims to make things even easier, offering interactive learning exercises, engaging lessons and plenty of space for kids to experiment with their own creativity and imagination. Chock-full of pictures and illustrations, the book makes for a smooth learning experience for children who learn through pictures better than words.
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LIQUID MASTERING liquidmastering.com sproutcity.com
Lifelong Passion For Sound: The branding line on the home page of Liquid Mastering––“Passion for the Art, Science & Emotion of Sound”–– truly reflects the lifelong mindset and dedication that Eugene, OR based mastering engineer Thaddeus Moore brings to every project. At the age of 19 in 1997, he launched Sprout City Studios which has since been a popular recording and mixing, rehearsal and educational facility, recording thousands of albums for indie artists. Ten years in, Moore realized he was interested in mastering after working with other mastering engineers on client projects. His passion for this final creative step in the recording process led him to start Liquid Mastering in 2008. While working with artists ranging from punk to electronica, black metal to church choirs, EDM to jazz, Liquid Mastering gives equal attention, love and care to each project. No matter the kind of music, podcasts, audiobooks or TV shows clients create, Moore––who works with clients all over the world––goes through all the steps required to make the tracks sound clearer and more vibrant.
Liquid Mastering’s Mission: “I have always been extremely passionate about the emotional intensity of great sounding music and its power to create feelings in a listener,” Moore says. “There are a lot of exciting, emotionally impactful elements that mastering can enhance at the end of the recording process. Mastering allows me to get technically nerdy about the mix balance of songs, while helping artists achieve their vision.” He adds, “That sense of having the hair stand up on your arms from the beauty or intensity of someone’s composition is what I try to bring out of every session, regardless of style. I enjoy using both the analog and digital systems available now to remove any obstacles decreasing the clarity of the sound.” He says, “We’re trying to capture and convey something so immersive and potentially life altering.” Stem Mastering: For artists and songwriters who aspire to have their music considered for sync rights for film and TV, Moore encourages stem mastering. “When stems are combined, they approximate the sound of the final mix but allow for deeper control over all the separate elements of a song, without full mix limitations.” Though many mastering engineers resist it, he embraces it and believes that it’s good for future remixing possibilities as well. As he writes on his site, “Stem mastering can be a great way to correct problems or make changes without affecting other components of the mix. Essentially, we’re still mastering it as we would a stereo file, but because everything is separated into groups, we have a greater degree of control over how we make changes.” Workshops: Moore has been conducting classes for many years out of Sprout City Studios. He started doing audio classes for LCC Continuing Ed Dept in 2004, but now lists them for anyone in the community. He also does recording workshop lockouts at the studio where his students get to record and mix a real band EP, in addition to mixing workshops that help people working at home on hip-hop, rock and pop get better at what they do. He shares some of his mastering expertise in a free mastering ebook, which can be downloaded by scanning the bar code in his ad in MC. Call or Text Liquid Mastering, 541-286-5434 16 March 2020
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Echosmith Shine Like Diamonds Alt-pop sibling trio Echosmith recently released their newest album Lonely Generation and a video for their single “Diamonds.” The trio—comprised of Sydney (lead vocals/keyboard), Noah (vocals/bass) and Graham Sierota— has earned critical acclaim and reached a worldwide audience during their tours with Twenty One Pilots and Pentatonix and with their hit “Cool Kids,” which could be heard on radios all across the country.
Hop Along Quinlan’s Solo Journey Hop Along’s Frances Quinlan has released her official solo debut Likewise on Saddle Creek Records. Prior to the release, Quinlan released the single “Your Reply” off the album. The artist produced all of the artwork on Likewise including the self-portrait on the album cover. To celebrate its release, she announced pop-up art exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles that are free and open to the public. Currently, she is embarking on a tour that started in London and will end in Austin, TX.
Friendly Relations Between Denmark and the US Sync and publishing company 411 Music will be launching a collaboration series with Universal Denmark and Glass Music, a Copenhagen-based management company, from Feb. 17 until March 1 in Los Angeles. The series will see writers, artists and producers from all corners coming together for one week with Danish talent. Danish producer Ole Bjørn did early sessions due to prior work commitments with The X-Factor. Pictured (l-r): Katie Moore, Bjørn and Cait Cole.
Vera Partners with Weir and Ryon for New Single Music icon Billy Vera (center) joined National Record Promotions Larry Weir (left) and engineer Jeff Ryon (right) for a session at Studio City Sound. Vera is set to release a single to radio from his new Timeless album next month with Weir heading up the radio promotion campaign.
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rtist, producer and self-trained musician Ethan Gruska entered the world with music hard-coded into his DNA. His father Jay Gruska was a well-known film and TV composer, while his grandfather is the 24-time Grammy winner and Star Wars composer John Williams. Along with his sister Barbara, Gruska hit the road at 19 with The Belle Brigade, which released a pair of records on as many labels. Early on, he discovered that he had both a talent and passion for production and, as he grew, so did his skills. He’s since produced for a number of artists, including rock outfit Manchester Orchestra and Fiona Apple. Gruska has also co-produced his two solo records with Warner Music. Much of his studio technique was shaped alongside A&R and production powerhouse Tony Berg. The first project Gruska co-produced with him was Phoebe Bridgers’ 2017 Stranger in the Alps. “It led to me and Tony doing other stuff together,” he recalls. “Lately I’ve found that I like production more than anything and it’s become my main focus. I feel like I unknowingly climbed a ladder. It always felt good and I always preferred being in the studio. Being mentored by all these people, especially Tony, has allowed me to do this.” When an artist crafts an amazing song, listeners often assume that there’s never a single doubt about any ... lessons he’s learned as of the choices that were made. But of an artist and producer are: course artists are not immune to selfdoubt or insecurities, and sometimes • You’re not making your such things can creep into the studio. record. It’s the artist’s record. Fortunately, Gruska has been there But you put everything into it and knows how to respond. “It’s a as if it were your own. hybrid of having a steady energy and combating that insecurity with an • Learn how to not fatigue assuredness,” he asserts. “But it’s yourself. Have a fresh ear. equally about relating and being vulDon’t work all day. Hang nerable to that feeling and being able out, talk and have fun. When to say to someone that these things you come back, you’ll be also happen to me. Making music is all rejuvenated. about being unsure, about exploring and discovering how to put the puzzle • Be obsessed with production. together.” It has to become your life. Producing a record for an artist comes with its own set of challenges, but in Gruska’s experience, co-producing his own records is another matter entirely. “The perspective is screwed up because when you’re the person who has to deliver and make it feel real, it makes it hard to see it objectively,” he explains. “When you work with somebody else, you can be inspired immediately by them. With my own stuff, I can be my own worst enemy. As a producer, you can have a fresh-ear perspective. When you produce your own record it becomes this strange tornado. But it’s also really fun, because the struggle is more intense. I discovered that self-doubt is fleeting, and weathering it is what gets you to a cool place.” Gruska’s second record with Warner dropped on Jan. 24, but there are no plans for a tour in his immediate future. Currently, he’s hard at work in the studio on a number of projects that he can’t discuss at the moment other than his recent co-production on Manchester Orchestra’s sixth album. Contact ethangruska.com, twitter.com/EthanGruska, instagram.com/ethangruska
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– ANDY KAUFMANN That gives us a powerful proposition in the marketplace.
Sam Kling
Senior VP, Creative Operations SESAC Years with Company: 5 Address: 35 Music Square East, Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 424-291-4725 Web: sesac.com Email: skling@sesac.com Clients: 30,000 songwriters and over 400,000 compositions BACKGROUND The second oldest performance rights organization in the country, SESAC is responsible for the licensing and administration of hundreds of thousands of songs. Sam Kling, who became President of the venerated PRO five years ago, talked with us about what makes this organization unique and why not every songwriter can become a member.
“You need to educate yourself and go into situations with a plan. You shouldn’t expect an industry to have bigger plans for you than you have for yourself.”
Siren Song We attract songwriters by talking to them or their representatives about how we differentiate in the marketplace and what that differentiation yields, which we believe is an opportunity for a mutually beneficial relationship in which we are able to license their works on a free market basis and thereby pass along a premium that they otherwise can’t have. The other element we talk to them about is the fact that because we are so much smaller, we know everybody’s name and are able to respond to needs, unlike our competitors. And we’re able to augment our songwriters’ teams whenever possible. If there’s something we can provide that your manager, lawyer, business manager or publisher isn’t able to help you with, we are able to bridge the gap.
Personal Contact We have a team that’s spread out across LA, Nashville, New York and we have a guy in London as well. We have a collective roster, but that collective roster is divided amongst the creative services team. We handle all kinds of questions, from the simple, like, “Where’s my statement?” or “Did I receive a check this month?,” to the very difficult, like, “I need to change the path of my career and I need your help planning out how that’s going to work.” At one point in my life, I was a songwriter at another PRO. I never rose to the highest echelons of songwriters, but was lucky enough to be involved in one hit record; I did not receive [the type of] attention [SESAC’s songwriters get]. In all fairness, I never asked for it. Culmination of Experience My approach to SESAC has several layers of experience baked into it. It’s not only my experience as a songwriter, but it’s my experience as an artist manager, my experience as a publisher, my experience in the hospitality and customer service industry. So I’ve created what I think is a fairly unique viewpoint in which to leverage those experiences to our existing client base. Exclusivity I like to work with songwriters who create great 22 March 2020
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music, are surrounded by a great team and have a high likelihood of a successful career. The selection process is very specific in that I encourage my team (and I behave in the same manner) to approach [signings] as if they were a publisher or label and only have limited resources. The more they’re focused on making sure the songwriters they’re signing are people they believe are immensely talented, the more I encourage them to move forward. Moving For Money If we’re talking to a more established or highly successful songwriter who’s interested in making a change, we will look at prior earnings and catalogs and how those catalogs are structured to see if moving them to SESAC would actually provide them with a benefit. Nobody comes to SESAC to make less money than they’re previously making. Making Festivals and Recording Sessions Happen I try to keep things focused in a way that provides benefit to the writers. To the extent we are booking festivals or hosting showcases or encouraging our writers to appear at a certain event, we try to program stages in which those writers will reach an audience that they otherwise wouldn’t. That’s specifically helpful for emerging artists/songwriters. With respect to booking recording sessions, we are not a record label and don’t create masters, but to the extent we can connect individuals to create great records we do that. No Consent Decrees Because we have the body of work that we have, we are able to negotiate with various licensing groups. SESAC has a unique ability to create a paucity of its works in the marketplace. Whereas some of our competitors are handcuffed by consent decrees that make them grant licenses to all comers, we can say no. We can say a price and, if they don’t agree to that price, we can say don’t use our music.
The Fair Pay Battle The more things change, the more things stay the same. Obviously, the consumption of music has shifted from records and record stores to streaming. That’s been the battle since inception–– making sure that users of music pay songwriters for their work. And advocating on behalf of songwriters remains our number one focus. Maybe the players have changed, but the game has remained the same. Literally today, there’s a significant endeavor by several digital companies to change how copyright law works in the United States. We’re working with Senator [Thom] Tillis and his colleagues to ensure that the way copyright works stays the same and that songwriters and publishers continue to receive benefit from it.
Thinking Differently We are creatively minded, but we think differently. What is normal or accepted at some of our competitors is not how we do things. We like to add as much value back to our songwriters as we possibly can. ASCAP has their I Create Music Expo. That’s great for ASCAP, but it doesn’t necessarily work for us. We’re not a one-size-fits-all kind of company. Garbage In, Garbage Out The best scenario is to have a great publisher partner, but if you’re a self-published songwriter and don’t have a business manager or lawyer who is highly skilled in copyright, the best thing you can do is educate yourself. Make sure your songs are registered properly, that your songs are being uploaded with the masters into our systems. Make sure you have your ISRCs and ISWCs correct and handy. It’s a garbage in, garbage out system. You put in high-quality data, you’re going to get high-quality results. For Profits, For People I’ve come across people who think that we’re profits over people, which we’re not, because songwriters and publishers drive our profits. That’s an important distinction to make about SESAC––we are an unapologetically for-profit company, whereas some of our competitors are not. What’s New The biggest change at SESAC is our expansion into international rights management. We’ve created a company called Mint and we are working with publishers across the United States to represent their works, both on a European basis and increasingly into Asian territories––India, China… And we’re very excited about that. There’s also the recent news where Harry Fox Agency, who SESAC purchased approximately five years ago, was recently awarded the vendor for the MLC [Mechanical Licensing Collective] gig. So we’re excited about that. And just on the PRO front we continue to be excited about songwriters who have an incredible talent for delivering something new, something that no one’s ever heard before and something that makes us get up and take notice in a way that’s unique to them.
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TAXI, the world’s leading independent A&R Company, is looking for qualified music screeners in the following genres: 1) Urban Pop 2) Hip Hop and 3) Orchestral / Hybrid Orchestral to add to its A&R Team. TAXI screeners listen to and assess song and artist submissions and give written critiques based on professional experience in the current music industry. All screening is done in the office in Calabasas, CA. Schedule is flexible. Go to indeed.com. Creative Arts Agency (CAA) is looking for an assistant, music touring. The assistant will provide administrative support to a senior agent in the music touring department. The ideal candidate should be motivated, interested in the concert booking space, quickthinking and open to working in an environment where he/she is capable of performing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. Growth opportunities exist for top performers. Based in Los Angeles. Go to indeed.com. Capitol Music Group is looking for an A&R in the pop genre, based in Hollywood. Based at the iconic Capitol Tower in the heart of Hollywood, Capitol Music Group is home to some of the bestknown labels in modern music; encompassing the jazz icons of Blue Note, Capitol’s generations of pop stars, and the legendary recordings of Motown to name but a few. They produce, distribute and promote some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the industry. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join
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an organization on the cutting edge of the modern music business and, as part of Universal Music Group, a chance to be part of the world’s leading Music Company. Go to indeed.com. Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is looking for a film and TV music licensing administrator. They’re looking for a detail oriented, efficient individual for a licensing administrator to work within the fast-paced synchronization clearance department. The right candidate will have the ability to perform data entry and have a general knowledge of music clearance and licensing. Great communication skills are crucial, as well as the ability to work mindfully within a team-driven atmosphere. A strong passion for music is a must! Go to indeed.com. For More Career Opportunities, check out musicconnection.com daily. And sign up for MC’s Weekly Bulletin newsletter.
LABELS•RELEASES SIGNINGS
Singer, songwriter and producer Half Waif has signed with AntiRecords, the Epitaph Records sister label. Her first release for Anti- will be the album The Caretaker, out in March. It is, according to her press release, an “album that negotiates the space between working alone and with others, between isolation and connection. The result is her boldest work yet. Even the album cover seems to declare a statement of intent in high resolution, a deliberate move from the obscured, muted mystery of her
Tank and the Bangas Celebrate Their Nomination Recent Music Connection cover story band Tank and the Bangas attended Spotify Hosts “Best New Artist” Grammy Party at The Lot Studios in Los Angeles. Their “Best New Artist” nomination is the group’s first Grammy nod. previous work: the artist’s sharp image radiates before a brilliant blue storm, staring you right in the eye.”
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Congratulations to Mark Lusk, the new President/General Manager of Christian music label Red Street Records. “Mark is a proven veteran of the music industry, and his vast knowledge and expertise
will be an exciting, extraordinary addition to our executive team,” said owner/CEO Jay DeMarcus in a statement. “We are honored to have him. With these changes, Don Koch is promoted to Executive Vice President of Creative/A&R.” Congratulations to Margie Kim, who has been named chief advancement officer for the Los Angeles Philharmonic As-
ADAM MASTERSON
Born in West London and based in New York, singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Adam Masterson has proved that he both loves to travel and experience differing cultures, and that he loves to land himself in the world’s busiest cities. It’s all to the benefit of his music though; the artist has a rock & roll edge to his rootsy pop ditties that recalls the likes of Jesse Malin and even Elvis Costello. “I usually write a melody first and then I try to put the lyrics to it,” Masterson says. “I still believe in that. I’ve always been fascinated by a song that’s got a strong backbeat to it. I did grow up listening to rock & roll music, and I like the excitement, tension and energy in it. It had a reach and relevance that I picked up on. I listen to a lot of alternative music now. Anything that’s got that
combustive element to it is something I feel happening within me anyway. That’s where I draw my inspiration.” Masterson is preparing to release a new EP in 2020 called Delayed Fuse that will be followed closely by a new album. “I’ve written a bunch of new songs and started playing them in the sets,” he says. “They’ve gone over really well, with people telling me to record them. I’m gonna try and get them down. I’m excited to see if I can get that done quickly. It’s still very much in the process and in the magic of it all. There’ll possibly be another record next year too because the material is loading up now.” For more information on Adam Masterson’s shows and releases, visit adammasterson.com.
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– BRETT CALLWOOD sociation. “Margie is one of the most respected fund raisers in the business, committed to building a culture of philanthropy and advancing the strategic goals of the institutions she has served,” said Chad Smith, CEO. “She joins the LA Phil’s executive team at an inflection point, as we launch into our second century of work, even more committed to advancing our art form and broadly serving the communities of Los Angeles.” The Hollywood Bowl was honored as the winner of the Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year at the 31st Annual Pollstar Awards. Previously the Bowl was awarded Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue by Pollstar 14 consecutive times. More info at hollywoodbowl.com.
THE BIZ
All eyes are on musicians in Germany as they demand a greater share of streaming revenue from major labels. Major German musicians including Helene Fischer, Rammstein and Die Toten Hosen have joined forces for the com-
plaint, according to the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszietung. 14 managers and lawyers have contacted Universal, Sony, Warner and BMG to question the legalities of the current pay structure. The results could have massive international ramifications. A new music platform has launched, with the aim of enabling artists to take control of their careers. Beatchain’s premium services help musicians share their talent, connect with fans and earn money from their music, without having to share profits and creative control with industry middlemen. See beatchain.com for details. According to musicbusinessworld widenews.com. UK distribution and label services provider Ditto Music is launching Bluebox, a suite of tools for musicians. “It’s going to revolutionize payments across the music industry and help the millions of artists claim what is rightfully theirs,” says CEO and founder Lee Parsons.
The Temptations Embark on 60th Anniversary Tour Legendary Motown Records group The Temptations will celebrate their 60th anniversary this year with a national tour concluding in their native Michigan in June. In the fall, they will travel across the Atlantic to perform eight more shows in the UK. Pictured (l-r): Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Willie Greene Jr., Terry Weeks.
Beyond The Standard “360” Record Deal
The LEGAL Beat BY GLENN LITWAK
Most artists don’t like 360 deals for obvious reasons: they don’t want to share ancillary revenue streams with a record company. But is there anything you can do about it? Fortunately, there may be. Limit the Revenue Streams It is possible you can limit the income streams the label takes percentages of. For instance, if you are already an established actor, you can argue the label should not
IN RECENT YEARS major labels have been almost exclusively offering new artists what are known as “360 deals.” In the traditional major label recording contract the record company only took a percentage of record sales. With a 360 record deal, the label also takes a percentage of such revenue streams as touring, merchandising, endorsements, music publishing and even acting and modeling. It should be noted that not all 360 deals are the same; there are many variations On one end of the spectrum is being signed to a major and on the other end is being truly independent and selling your music on your website.
and a separate advance for touring. Do It Yourself You can simply not sign with a major record label in the early stages of your career or at all. If you build up your fan base before you sign, you may be able to get a better deal. If you have enough clout, you may be able to negotiate a joint venture type agreement. Let’s look at the example of Chance the Rapper. He began
“Most artists don’t like 360 deals for obvious reasons.” take any of your acting income. The argument is that the label should not share in this income since they had nothing to do with creating it. Decrease the Percentages If the label wants, for instance, 35% of your touring income, you can try and negotiate it down.You can also argue that if the label wants a percentage of touring income, then they should give you tour support
his career selling mixtapes which led to connections to established music producers. He also started getting publicity, such as a feature in Forbes Magazine. Eventually, Chance began to appear on other artists mixtapes and was the opening act on Childish Gambino’s first North American tour. There was a bidding war to sign him with the major labels but he didn’t sign, saying, “There is no reason to
sign to a label.” Several of his records were released exclusively on Apple. While his is a nice success story, there are some advantages to signing to a major label. New Models Some independent labels may offer an alternative to the standard 360 deal. For instance, Samuel D. Hayslett, President and Founder of independent label Music Files Inc., offers artists a singles deal where the label has the option to choose a number of singles recorded by the artist. The label does not pay for the recording costs as Mr. Hayslett states most new artists nowadays have home studios or ways to record themselves. The artist is not committed to a long-term recording contract and it is not a 360 deal. GLENN LITWAK is a veteran entertainment attorney based in Santa Monica, CA. He has represented platinum selling recording artists, Grammy winning music producers, hit songwriters, management and production companies, music publishers and independent record labels. Glenn is also a frequent speaker at music industry conferences around the country, such as South by Southwest and the Billboard Music in Film and TV Conference. Email Litwak at gtllaw59@ gmail.com or visit glennlitwak.com.
This article is a very brief overview of the subject matter and does not constitute legal advice.
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SYKAMORE Date Signed: April 2019 Label: Music Knox Records / BBR Music Group / BMG Band Members: N/A Type of Music: Country Management: jake.kennedy@theanvilmgmt.com Booking: Brad Bissell - CAA Legal: Derek Crownover & Nathan Drake - Loeb & Loeb Publicity: Jaclyn D. Carter - Shore Fire Media, jcarter@shorefire.com Web: sykamoremusic.com A&R: Michael Knox
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o stranger to hard work, Sykamore epitomizes authentic artistry and the power of great networking. With roots in rural Alberta, Canada, she knows who she is and is not afraid to express her observations and feelings about life’s most emotional situations—a gift that defies her young age, and a trademark that ultimately got her signed. “You are going to find success being yourself,” she says. “What people like about you is what makes you authentic and different––just embrace it!” Her label journey started on Twitter when Sykamore followed Thomas Rhett (son of hit songwriter Rhett Akins), which led his father to follow her music. Akins watched, listened, then messaged her and a friendship began, leading Sykamore to start visiting Nashville, where Akins helped to craft her career roadmap. Akins’ appreciation of her music led to a move to Nashville and a publishing deal with Home Team Publishing (Thomas and Rhett’s company) in 2017. In 2018, Sykamore self-released her first EP, Self Medicine, resulting in over 1.4 million streams to date.
“I want to look back on my first record and be proud.” In Nashville, Sykamore met manager Jake Kennedy. Eager to help with her career, Kennedy happened to be on the phone with Michael Knox and forwarded Sykamore’s material. “I had my imprint label for about a year with BMG,” Knox recalled, “but hadn’t found anything that inspired me.” Instantly impressed, Knox reached out to Home Team Publishing to set up a meeting. A few meetings later, the deal was made—a 360 with a guarantee for one album and an option for more. Sykamore was soon in the recording studio for her upcoming album and has been hard at work ever since. “I want to look back on my first record and be proud of what I did.” When asked what made him want to work with Sykamore, Knox’s response was simple:“What makes an artist is being believable. And everything she sings and writes––I believe it! She is a true singersongwriter with something to say.” – Andrea Beenham 26
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Date Signed: October 2019 Label: Polyvinyl Record Co. Band Members: Josh Burgess, guitar, vocals, keys; Olivia Campion, drums; Charlie Ryder, guitar, bass, keys; Christie Simpson, vocals, keys Type of Music: Alternative Pop Management: Lindsay Brandt - Honest Defector, lindsay@ honestdefector.com, 631-889-2736 Legal: Paul Sommerstein, ps@paulsommerstein.com Publicity: Sarah Avrin - Girlie Action Media, 814-777-0709, sarah@ girlieaction.com Booking: Alisa Preisler - Ground Control Touring, alisa@ groundcontroltouring.com Web: yumizouma.com A&R: Seth Hubbard
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iwi quartet Yumi Zouma was formed originally in New Zealand and is now splayed across the globe in New York, London and Christchurch, NZ. Following a four-year relationship with New York indie outfit Cascine, the band found a new home recently with Polyvinyl. Like many deals, it was mined from the members’ organic network. Armed with the insights gained from its tenure with Cascine, the band was battle-hardened and fully prepped for the industry demands. “We were fortunate as a band,” says Josh Burgess, Yumi Zouma singer and guitarist. “The first song we ever made we sent out to a few
“Those initial calls gave a lot of insight.” labels including Cascine. We were with them for about four years. That was a good foundation to get an idea of what the band wanted to sound like and the signing process. We started to work with a manager and lawyer around that time as well. “We didn’t even have a record then,” he continues. “If you want to get signed—the reason you should want to—is so you can release music. If you wind that back, you’ve got to make music. Before we’d even found [Polyvinyl] we’d mixed and recorded our whole record. It’s important to keep making music because it shows you what you need to explore in order to make more art. When we’d finished it, our lawyer and manager began to send it around to their contacts and ones we’d made playing shows. That’s the nicest way to do it. Those initial calls gave a lot of insight [into which label was the best match].” Once both the label and band were convinced that the ideal partner had been found, a deal was inked. Yumi Zouma’s single “Right Track / Wrong Man” dropped on Dec. 11. American indie label Polyvinyl patterns its deals after noted Chicago mainstay Touch and Go Records, which is known for its fifty-fifty splits. The full-length record Truth or Consequences is targeted for release in March with a tour to follow, which will likely include festivals. – Rob Putnam
MADISON KOZAK Date Signed: July 22, 2019 Label: Songs & Daughters Band Members: Madison Kozak Type of Music: Country Management: N/A Booking: Kylen Sharpe - CAA Legal: N/A Publicity: Julianne Cassidy, jcassidy@sweettalkpr.com Web: madisonkozak.com A&R: Patch Culbertson, Seth England, Nicolle Galyon
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ake a decision, commit to it, learn from the best mentors you can find and follow through with hard work. That formula for success started early for Madison Kozak, stepping on her first stage at age nine. Catching the performance bug early, she never looked back. “I never thought I would sign a record deal less than a year out of college,” she says. “With the right team around you and the right amount of passion, anything can happen!” Her move to Nashville at age 14 proved pivotal. “Every book I read, documentary I watched, mentor I had,” Kozak recalls, “stemmed from, or ended up in, Nashville.” Once there, she began writing and wanted to perform, but her family pushed for college, so she enrolled at Nashville’s Belmont University to study the music business. One of the clubs Kozak joined in her junior year put a music publisher panel together to critique her work. Present were Big Loud Publishing executives Seth England and Hannah Wilson, who saw something special and brought about collaborations with songwriters Tom Douglas
“I heard songs I wished that I was writing.” and Craig Wiseman. Six months later, a showcase was set up, attended by country star Nicolle Galyon, an idol and “virtual mentor” for Kozak. Galyon was moved to tears. “Madison is a storyteller for every girl,” Galyon says. “When I heard her play, I heard songs I wished that I was writing. They were songs that I wanted out in the world and I wanted to find a way to help make that happen.” England asked if Galyon would be open to writing with Kozak, and she responded saying that she was inspired to start a new label. Later that year, Songs & Daughters launched with the goal of addressing gender disparity in country radio by nurturing female artists, with Kozak as the lead artist. Says Kozak, “Nicolle told me recently, ‘I thought when I signed a record deal that all my worries would go away, but the race never really stops––it just gave me a launch pad.’ Nicolle always reminds me not to look left and right, to know that it is a ladder and that you just need to keep climbing.” – Andrea Beenham
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Date Signed: November 2019 Label: Smartpunk Records Band members: Chris Mclelland, vocals; Steve Flynn, guitar, backing vocals; Dean Barry, lead guitar, backing vocals; Andrew Echavarria, drums; Cameron Kisel, bass, backing vocals Type of Music: Post Hardcore Management: Steve Flynn - Nominee, Nomineemusic@gmail.com Booking: Steve Flynn Legal: Loren Wells - Pierson Wells, loren@piersonwells.com Publicity: Becky Kovach, becky@bigpicturemediaonline.com, 212-675-3103 Web: nomineemusic.bandcamp.com, instagram.com/Nomineemusic A&R: Matt Burns Austin-based band Nominee had logged countless stage hours before it connected with Smartpunk Records. The members soon came to consider the pairing a perfect match for several key reasons. “We had a couple of South by Southwest showcases in which Smartpunk was affiliated,” singer Chris Mclelland recalls. “Our live show has more energy than our records. I think we proved that after our first [showcase] and it sparked their interest. We were looking for label representation, but when they popped up, they were very clear that they were behind our vision.” “Matt [Burns] was always willing to show that he believed in what we
“Don't take the first deal you're offered.” were doing and didn’t want to have a ton of input other than support,” guitarist Steve Flynn adds. “He helped as part of our creative team, which was the most encouraging thing for me.” Nominee was further attracted to Smartpunk because of something that scant few other labels offer: health benefits. “This hasn’t come to fruition yet, but they know I’m a diabetic,” Mclelland explains. “They mentioned the idea of being able to provide health insurance. A lot of the songs have to do with my deteriorating mental health and they were so understanding and behind it.” There’d been interest from other labels in the past. But like a Tinder date that bears as much promise as a prison Thanksgiving brunch, the chemistry simply wasn’t right. “One of them mentioned Spotify numbers and that didn’t sit well with me,” Mclelland recollects. “I know how important streams are but it seemed like they only cared about what we could already bring to the table versus what they could help us bring. Don’t take the first deal you’re offered. Wait it out because the right one will come along and you'll know it when it happens.” Nominee’s full-length record is targeted for an early 2020 release. Plans to play a number of established festivals have begun to take shape. – Rob Putnam March 2020
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The CCC Presents Money Talks
SESAC at the Grammys SESAC songwriter-artist PJ Morton (pictured) took home his second trophy for Best R&B Song with “Say So.” Songwriter Tedd Tjornhom received his first win for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “God Only Knows,” and Best Rap Song went to “a lot,” written by DJ Dahi, who also produced Best Alternative Music Album winner Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend.
Stevenson Honored by Songwriters Hall Among the 2020 inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame is Motown originator William “Mickey” Stevenson, co-writer of “Dancing in the Street” (Martha & The Vandellas), “It Takes Two” (Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston), and “Devil With a Blue Dress On” (Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels).
The California Copyright Conference will present “Money Talks: Strategies for Maximizing Collection of Music Royalties,” moderated by Renee Jeske, Manager, Income Tracking, Disney Music Group, and Diane Ramirez, VP, Royalty Accounting & Administration, Royalty Review Council, taking place on March 10 at the Courtyard Marriott, 15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. The panel will cover how royalties are earned, computed and paid, details on reviewing statements and identifying income that is missing, and common rights holder problems that impede collections, and how to fix these. Check-in is 6:15 pm, cocktail hour from 6:30 - 7:30 pm and dinner and panel discussion 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Check out theccc.org for registration specifics.
BMI Basics with 101 Workshop
BMI 101 is a one-hour introductory workshop for anyone interested in learning more about the current role BMI plays in the complex world of the music industry. You’ll spend the hour with two BMI reps discussing the history of BMI, how to utilize their current services to the fullest extent and some basic 101 tips and tricks. The workshop will take place on Mar. 26 in BMI’s Los Angeles office, 8730 Sunset Blvd., 3rd Floor West, Los Angeles, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Attendance is free but space is limited. If you are interested in attending, you must RSVP to BMI101@bmi.com.
MUSEXPO on the Approach
De La Ghetto to peermusic De La Ghetto has signed a global publishing administration deal with peermusic. He is readying his upcoming studio album Los Chulitos, set for release later this year. Pictured (l-r): Yvonne Drazan, VP Latin Division, West Coast, peermusic; Julio Bagué, VP, Latin Division, East Coast and Puerto Rico, peermusic; De La Ghetto and Kathy Spanberger, President & Chief Operating Oficer, peermusic. 28 March 2020
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BMG Pairs with Tracklib
International music company BMG has signed a deal with Tracklib, the Stockholm-based sampling service
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continues to confirm some of the most innovative and inspiring executives from across the global music and media landscape to join its 2020 event. The 22nd edition of the event is set to return as part of California Entertainment Week 2020 in Burbank, CA from Mar. 22 - 25, joining together the Global Synch & Brands Summit, A&R Summit and Worldwide Radio Summit. Among industry executives confirmed for MUSEXPO Creative Summit 2020 are: Alexandra Patsavas, Founder, Chop Shop Music Supervision; Alicen Catron Schneider, Sr. VP, Music Creative/ Head Of West Coast Music Operations, NBCUniversal Television; Andrea C. Martin, Chief Executive, PRS For Music; Anita ChinkesRatner, Sr. VP & Head of Music and Licensing Strategy, Viacom; Aton Ben-Horin, Global VP, A&R, Warner Music Group; Ben Dorenfeld, Sr. Music Producer, Anomaly; Benjamin Weeden, COO, Clubs & Theaters, Live Nation; and Bob Lefsetz, Publisher, The Lefsetz Letter. MUSEXPO has also confirmed record labels, music publishers, managers, distributors, booking agents, promoters, streaming, digital, radio and media companies delegates already registered to attend MUSEXPO 2020 from Africa, Australia, Europe, Asia, N. America and South America—from over 30 countries and counting. Information on artist showcasing opportunities, registering your attendance to MUSEXPO 2020, direct flights to Burbank Airport and conference discount hotel room bookings within the Burbank, CA area is available at musexpo.net.
BMI Show in the Snow BMI’s annual Snowball showcase featured an all-female roster of songwriters including (l-r): newcomer Chloé Caroline, award-winning songstress Lisa Loeb and vocal powerhouse Georgia Ku, who stopped to pose for a photo during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival at The Shop.
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Head for the Hills with Inner Circle Songwriting Retreat
The 7th Annual Inner Circle Songwriting Retreat will be held at a private villa in the Ojai Hills, CA from Thurs. Mar. 26 - Sun. Mar. 29. The co-writing and performance weekend will feature Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriters and producers who have collaborated and written for major artists such as
John Legend, Charlie Puth, Cee Lo Green, Justin Timberlake, Celine Dion, Katy Perry, Jason Mraz, The Temptations, Luther Vandross, Pitbull, Ray Charles, Snoop Dogg, Notorious B.I.G., Wiz Khalifa and more. The four-day songwriter's retreat is intensive but uplifting, hosted by veteran songwriter Alan Roy Scott, filled with co-writing, master classes, critique sessions, recording opportunities, performances, group collaborations, breathtaking views, catered meals and connections that will last a lifetime. The Ojai Villa has the perfect ambience and amenities with lots of meeting areas, writing nooks, lovely patios with inspirational views and a starlit jacuzzi to unwind in the evening. All meals will be catered in house, featuring locally sourced, organic produce, creating a community spirit throughout the event. Registration info is available at songwritingretreats.com.
Open Mic Opps in LaLa
If you are in the Los Angeles area, make plans to visit the Guitar Merchant Open Mic, held every Wednesday at the well-appointed music store located at 22807 Saticoy St., West Hills, CA. The event is held from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. If Irish music is your groove, join the session at Griffins of Kinsale, 1007 Mission St., South Pasadena from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, also on Wednesday evenings. If Old Time Music is your genre, you’re not alone: check out the Old Time Music Jam on the first Thursday of the month at 1642 Beer and Wine Bar, 1642 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. DAN KIMPEL, author of six music industry books, is a content and music contributor for a variety of print, electronic media and podcast platforms.
David Olney: A Songwriter’s Songwriter Song Biz notes the passing of the indelibly gifted songwriter David Olney, whose songs were recorded by Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt among many others. He passed onstage at the 30A Songwriters Festival in Florida.
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that has revolutionized sample clearance. BMG will provide a selection of music from its massive catalog to be featured on Tracklib, where producers can sample the music and get straightforward clearance in a few clicks, something that historically could take months. It’s the latest step in Tracklib’s continuing mission to make music sampling and clearance easy, legal and affordable. Tracklib allows users to find, sample and license recordings using a simple system with fixed prices and instant licenses. Producers and artists know before buying a track how much a sample license will cost. In this era of continuous, spontaneous releases and non-traditional distribution, the platform’s ease and clarity present a unique solution to one of the music industry’s thorniest ongoing issues. Major artists like J. Cole, Mary J. Blige and Brockhampton have used Tracklib-licensed samples in their hits, and icons like Isaac Hayes have released previously unheard material from the vaults via the platform. Tracklib has also strived to open the world of sampling to new artists and producers by making the sample clearance process much more efficient. Tracklib samples have been in hits by J. Cole, DJ Khaled and many others. See Tracklib.com.
National Music Publishers Association Shares Vision NMPA President and CEO David Israelite, delivered a presentation titled “NMPA's 20/20 Vision: The Decade of Songwriter Empowerment” at the organization’s Grammy Week event. Pictured (l-r): David Israelite, President and CEO, NMPA; Danielle Aguirre, EVP and General Counsel, NMPA; AIMP National Chair and Los Angeles Chapter President Teri Nelson-Carpenter, President and CEO, Reel Muzik Werks, LLC; and AIMP Nashville Chapter President John Ozier, Executive Vice President, Creative, Reservoir.
Lewis Capaldi to Kobalt
Joseph Arthur in the ASCAP Music Café ASCAP featured singer-songwriter and composer performances at the recent Sundance Film Festival. Pictured is ASCAP songwriter Joseph Arthur.
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has signed an international neighboring rights deal with Kobalt. The 23-year-old artist moves over to Kobalt from PPL, where he was previously represented for international neighboring rights royalties (which are due to sound recording copyright holders for public performances of their songs). His smash ballad “Someone You Loved” was nominated for Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards.
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n her new full-length collection, Love is an Art, Vanessa Carlton testifies to the necessity of change. A song title, “I Can’t Stay the Same,” resonates as Carlton enters into the newest phase of her two-decade career. Producer David Fridmann, known for his work with MGMT and Flaming Lips, brings florid audacity to the tracks. “I sent Dave a lot of classical references,” Carlton says. “When you’re listening to a recording of a classical piece, it’s a bigger bandwidth of sounds. I wanted us to have that huge girth in the recording process. We could use the term ‘cinematic,’ but it’s about approaching the record as if it was orchestral.” Now a Nashville resident, Carlton, who is married to John McCauley of the band Deer Tick, co-wrote the songs with singer-songwriter Tristen, with whom she shares a geographic proximity. “I had been a huge Tristen fan for years. I moved to Nashville and our house was right in front of hers. She would walk from her apartment, across the creek right into my yard. We’d write while my daughter was asleep. It’s like a dream, but that’s Nashville.” Creating outside of her comfort zone was essential to Carlton as songwriter. “I wanted unconventional song structures. Tristen and I hit it off so well. I’ve never done co-writing like that before—it was like writing stories or essays, and sending the words back and forth and editing and re-editing. I wanted to put more time into that process than I had before. We wrote until there were no wasted words.” With “Future Pain,” Carlton shares this thought: “Bad boys become sad boys/It’s only cute when you’re young.” She says it’s one of her favorite sentiments. “It might become a tattoo or a bumper sticker,” she laughs. “Companion Star” features Carlton on lo-fi keyboards. “Dave said if he hears something great in a demo, he uses it. He’s not going to try and beat it. I would send him my shitty GarageBand demos and he was so into them. He used my demo recording on that song,” Carlton explains. When Carlton first emerged as an artist almost 20 years ago, it was with an indelible song, “1000 Miles,” recently covered by Lewis Capaldi. “That song will never die,” Carlton professes. “In any medium, some of our greatest successes can be our greatest challenges. I can’t complain and I’m very lucky. I know songwriters who are way better than me, and they don’t have that one ‘stars aligning’ moment. I have to continue writing my way out from behind the earlier songs. I think it’s a wonderful challenge. It means I can do what I want.” In 2019, Carlton made her Broadway debut starring as Carole King in the musical Beautiful. “I played it like a singer-songwriter. Talk about throwing myself into a world I knew nothing about—I learned so much in such a short period of time. It changed my life.” King was simultaneously a wife in an emotionally challenging relationship, a mother and a blazingly successful songwriter. “She had a baby, and she was going to 1650 Broadway every day to write. She was writing her way out of her situation.” Carlton references the complexity of a past relationship on the closing track of Love is an Art. The song portrays a romance she had with an older man, when she was being “gas lit.” She explains, “I will be 40 this year. I said to myself, ‘This is the first and last time I will write about this.’ It’s the closing song on the album and the closing song in my mind. The end of the song is an exorcism.” Carlton notes, “You have to do the work yourself. It takes years. We go through chapters of our lives that bring us to our knees, but we have to get out of the victim stance. You have to become your own shaman. Wisdom will take you to that place.” Contact Ashley Lanaux/Jari Wilson, ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com, jari@pressherepublicity.com
3 scholarships available for talented women in music and audio production to attend the 5th annual Mountain Recording Retreat, May 17-22, 2020 in Capon Springs, WV. Scholarships valued at $1417 each. Get details at the links below.
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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, a Daniel Roher-directed documentary film, has been released on Magnolia Pictures. Featuring The Band’s guitarist and primary songwriter Robbie Robertson, Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal, Jann Wenner, Ronnie Hawkins, Van Morrison and Dominque Robertson, the film was inspired by Robertson’s 2016 bestselling memoir Testimony. Once Were Brothers tells the story of Robertson’s life and career with the help of archival footage and interviews. Contact gladys. santos@ginsberglibby.com for further details.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner and musical artist Trixie Mattel recently premiered a unique musical special, Trixie Mattel: One Night Only, to delighted YouTube viewers and an audience of Barbies in her own living room. Mattel performed several songs off her new album Barbara, including surf-rock bop “Malibu” and “Jesse Jesse,” an ode to celebrity crush Jesse Eisenberg. Described as equal parts late-night Adult Swim short, NPR Tiny Desk Concert and stand-up comedy routine, the performance can be watched at bit.ly/39CB9e3. Contact Josh Page at jpage@shorefire.com for more information. The Depeche Mode concert film and documentary Spirits in the Forest is now available for streaming on Prime Video, featuring emotional interviews and performances from the band’s record-breaking 2017-2018 Global Spirit tour that reached over three million fans at 115 shows around the world. The film debuted in more than 75 countries to over 220,000 people, landing a No. 2 spot in Germany, Italy and the UK in the global box office and No. 3 in Mexico. For further details, contact sarahmary. cunningham@sonymusic.com. Mark Engebretson’s new indie documentary Jay’s Longhorn, a film about the iconic Min32 March 2020
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neapolis rock club of the same name, released in December and can be viewed at vimeo.com/ ondemand/jayslonghorn. Jay’s Longhorn may not be a household name to some, but it was the epicenter of late ’70s Minneapolis punk and indie rock that gave a platform to artists like The Suicide Commandos, Flamingo, Curtiss A, the Suburbs, the Replacements and Hüsker Dü at a time when the local music scene was dominated by mainstream cover bands. The film features interviews with some of the club’s former acts, like Dave Ahl and Steve Almaas of The Suicide Commandos, Lori Barbero of Babes in Toyland, and Jay’s Longhorn owner Jay Berine. Contact markenge@ gmail.com. Recorded at Colorado’s renowned Red Rocks Amphitheatre last June, John Fogerty’s 50 Year Trip - Live at Red Rocks was released recently as a double LP and live DVD. The concert film captured a special stop along Fogerty’s national tour in celebration of the Creedence Clearwater Revival co-founder’s 50-year career, featuring CCR classics like “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising” and “Centerfield,” along with covers of “I Heard
it Through the Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and the Pips and Dale Hawkins’ “Suzie Q.” Contact melissadragich@gmail.com. The world premiere of Without Getting Killed or Caught, a documentary on the complex relationship between legendary songwriters Guy Clark, Susanna Clark and Townes Van Zandt, will be at the 2020 South by Southwest Film Festival. Featuring narration by Academy Award winner Sissy Spacek, the film tells the story of best friends who loved the same woman and the musical works the love triangle inspired with vintage photos, footage and interviews from the late Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Vince Gill, Jo Harvey Allen, Terry Allen and Verlon Thompson. The film was directed by Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield, and based on Susanna Clark’s diaries and Saviano’s 2016 book Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark. Contact info@juiceconsulting.com. A special cut of the documentary feature Beastie Boys Story, from Beastie Boys members Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz and Oscar-winning director Spike Jonze, will open exclusively in select IMAX theaters on April 3 with a global
– JESSICA PACE j.marie.pace@gmail.com premiere April 24 on the heels of the 26th anniversary of the trio’s No. 1 charting album Ill Communication. The collaboration grew out of Diamond’s and Horovitz’s bestselling Beastie Boys Book and reunites Beastie Boys with Jonze, who directed the band’s single “Sabotage” more than 25 years ago. For more information, contact Steve Martin at steve@ nastylittleman.com.
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Submissions will open soon for the 2020 California Independent Film Festival Association’s annual film scoring competition, offering international film composers a chance to showcase and receive recognition for their work. Check back at caiff.org for registration information and deadlines. South by Southwest, one of the nation’s biggest conglomerations of film, media and music, will kick off on March 13. Featured sessions include “Peak TV and the Problem of Choice,” “Media and Activism” and “But, How Do I Raise Money for MY Project?” For a complete list of film and TV industryrelated events and speakers, visit sxsw. com/conference/film-and-tv-industry. Created by the World Soundtrack Academy to highlight the work of young artists, submissions are open for the SABAM Award for Most Original Composition by a Young International Composer. Contest participants write
certs, The Delia Sessions aims to share music and bridge connections between global audiences, bringing viewers to world conflict zones like the West Bank or Palestine’s Gaza Strip through music. The YouTube series consists of five-minute live music shows produced in and featuring musicians from these conflict zones, featuring Palestinian artists including Rola Milad Azar, Milad Fatouleh and Lina Sleibi performing primarily traditional Arabic songs. For more information, contact Christine Brackenhoff at christine@rockpaperscissors.biz. Laurel Canyon, a two-part documentary series directed by Alison Ellwood, will premiere May 31 on Epix, using rare footage and audio recordings to tell the story of the artists who started a musical revolution in the now-legendary Los Angeles neighborhood. The series features new interviews with Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Michelle Phillips, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Roger McGuinn and more, and music historian and Music Connection contributor Harvey Kubernik was a consultant on the series. For more information visit epix.com. The 18-year-old platinum artist and six-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish will perform the title song––co-written with brother and multiGrammy winner Finneas––to the upcoming 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die, becoming the youngest artist in history to write and record a James Bond theme song. The song released on Darkroom/Interscope Records. Eilish also recently debuted a moving music video she directed on sibling love, starring her and Finneas
THE DELIA SESSIONS a symphonic score for a selected film or TV excerpt, and compositions of the three finalists are performed during the World Soundtrack Awards Gala and Concert in October. Check worldsoundtrackawards.com/en/projects/composition-contest/20 for more information.
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The Delia Arts Foundation recently premiered The Delia Sessions, a music video series featuring musicians facing complex geopolitical situations. Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Con-
for a song they co-wrote together, “Everything I Wanted.” Eilish performed live this year at the Grammy Awards in January and the Oscars in February. For more information, contact Alexandra Baker at alexandra@highrisepr.com.
JESSICA PACE is a music journalist-turned-news-reporter based in Durango, CO. She is from Nashville, where she started a writing career by freelancing for publications including American Songwriter and Music Connection. Contact her at j.marie.pace@gmail.com.
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Kate Simko
Composer/DJ/Producer Web: katesimko.com Contact: Maike Eilert, maike@whitebearpr.com Most Recent: We Believe in Dinosaurs Kate Simko is a producer, an internationally touring DJ and performer, has a record label—London Electronic Recordings—and leads her own hybrid ensemble of synth and live instrumentalists called the London Electronic Orchestra. But somewhere in all of that, she also discovered a love for film composition, getting her first experience by working with Oscar-winning sound designer Stephen Flick. “I played piano my whole life; I started in classical piano in university and quit to learn how to produce and do a radio show,” she says. She advises aspiring composers to manage their time to prioritize writing music above all else. “If you’ve got eight hours in a studio, spend half that actually composing and not getting sidetracked by administrative stuff. The more you do that––actual writing, whether it’s for yourself or a specific project––you’re growing as an artist.” In 2018, Simko took part in a performance and discussion series at the Royal Albert Hall in celebration of the 100th anniversary since women won the right to vote. Simko said the percentage of women in the music industry is still low, yet support networks are becoming more and more common. “Organizations like She Said So—there are so many alliances for women in music that weren’t around just a few years ago,” she says. One of Simko’s most recent credits, We Believe in Dinosaurs, a documentary about a controversial life-size “Noah’s Ark” built in Kentucky by new-earth creationists, presented one of her greatest challenges yet as a film composer. “This documentary was set in a singular place,” Simko says, “and I wanted to keep the film feeling fresh and exciting while the actual footage was not that diverse. I had to work to create excitement and tension. There are two different belief systems within the film—the creationists and scientists—and the two sides are clashing. I enjoyed creating that tension.”
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Little Big Town Brings Country Back to Carnegie Hall Little Big Town recently released their ninth studio album, Nightfall. In celebration, the country group hit up New York City’s historic Carnegie Hall and The Apollo Theatre for three sold-out shows. The band’s Carnegie Hall performance marked the first time since 2013 that a country music act had performed there. The album received a Grammy nomination this year. The band is currently on the road on The Nightfall Tour ending in Denver in May.
Bettencourt Gets Lucky at Soundcheck Live Famed Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt hit up this month’s Soundcheck Live as Guest Curator. Joined by artists Gavin DeGraw and Godsmack’s Sully Erna, Bettencourt performed several classic hits from Dio to Paul McCartney to the Doobie Brothers alongside the Soundcheck Live resident band. Soundcheck Live is a monthly jam series held at Hollywood’s Lucky Strike Live that features some of LA’s most notable touring and session players. Find out more at instagram.com/soundcheckliveofficial.
Young Pays Tribute to Wife, Daughter Brett Young recently kicked off his headlining “The Chapters” Tour in Knoxville, TN in support of his sophomore release, Ticket to L.A. The tour weaves through pivotal chapters of his personal journey. Young performed hits including “Catch” and gave audiences never-before performed songs including “Lady,” a special tribute to his three-month-old daughter and wife, Taylor Mills Young.
Arts Makes Today Show Debut Tenille Arts made her debut appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna. The trip to New York also included a performance and interview at AOL Build and several news outlets to promote her new album Love, Heartache, & Everything in Between. To learn more, visit facebook.com/tenillearts. Pictured (l-r): Jenna Bush Hager, Arts and Hoda Kotb. 34 March 2020
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Tidbits From Our Tattered Past
1985–Chaka Khan–#4 In this vintage Music Connection issue, we spoke with super singer Chaka Khan, who advised, “If you don’t say when you are going to stop working, they’ll work you to DEATH!" Also included are a profile of sideman guitarist Gregg Wright (Michael Jackson) and concert reviews of roots rockers Los Lobos and jazz trumpeter Chet Baker.
Lynch Celebrates Hometown with Sing-Along Country singer Dustin Lynch celebrated the release of his fourth album Tullahoma named for his hometown in Tennessee. Lynch hosted an all-night sing-along at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. Friends, family, Tullahoma locals and Nashville industry pros were among those that attended to help ring in the release and witness the artist’s 90 minute set. Lynch is scheduled to go on his Stay Country Tour starting in Detroit.
Grammy Winners Gather Post-NAMM Many gathered at the annual GINGIO Post NAMM Event at the Sofitel Hotel in West Hollywood. It was an evening of networking with industry celebrities and Grammy winners in attendance at Ryan Cross' Monday Jazz Eclectic in the Riviera 31 Lounge. Pictured (l-r): Patrick Greppi, Executive, Merging Technologies; John Greenham, 2020 Grammy winning mastering engineer (Billie Eilish); Jane Scobie, co-host; Gingio Muehlbauer, music consultant/host; Grammy winning mastering engineer Brian Lucey.
Music industry expert and author Ari Herstand recently debuted the second edition of his best-selling book How To Make It in the New Music Business at the Barnes and Noble at The Grove in LA. At the event, Herstand interviewed recording artist Andy Grammer for his upcoming podcast. He also gave away two prizes to lucky audience members—a Fender Strat guitar and a Shure SM58 mic.
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t’s been an enormous couple of years for Los Angeles-based electronic trio Cheat Codes. Composed of DJs and producers Trevor Dahl, Matthew Russell and Kevi (real name Kevin Ford), the group put out the Level 1 EP in 2018 and followed it, appropriately enough, with Level 2 the following year. In between,
they’ve collaborated with a variety of highprofile artists including Demi Lovato (“No Promises”), Little Mix (“Only You”) and Nicky Romero (“Sober”). The track “Who’s Got Your Love?” from
nection, then I can go after what I want.” But in reality, you’ve just got to go for it. MC: Your sound has evolved over the past five years––what influenced that evolution? Russell: For me it’s boredom. If we feel like we’re bored with songs that we’re making, then we need to switch it up, because it needs to be fun for us, and I think a lot of people might stick to what works when they’ve found a sound, and that’s great. That works for a lot of artists. But I think I would just lose my mind if I had to play a song on stage for like 10 years and keep making the same song over and over again. Trevor Dahl: When we came to this project we wanted to be able to blend all sorts of different genres together, to be able to switch it up and not be too stagnant. We all came from different backgrounds; I did acoustic music before, Matt did rock, pop and hip-hop, and Kevi did urban stuff. So we came from different styles and
the Level 2 EP took things, quite literally, up to another level. A collaboration with Irish producer, singer and DJ Daniel Blume, the
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reached #1 on the dance charts. With a very contemporary EDM sound and a gift for polished flair, it’s fair to say that things are going very well as the group comes off of a well-received tour with Steve Aoki and prepares to release their debut album, as well as the Level 3 EP. We spoke to Dahl and Russell about all of that, and so much more... Music Connection: The band formed in 2014 and started releasing music a year later––what was the mission at the beginning? Matthew Russell: The background was, we were all on different individual projects and we felt like we were being put into a box a little bit, so the idea of this project is we wanted to do an electronic, DJ project with the mentality of a producer––that we can pivot to any kind of sound that we wanted to. If you listen to the music from 2015 up until 2020, it’s been extremely different every single year. We have different sounds that we experiment with. That was the main idea, and then the name is all about doing what you want, going straight for what you want, not what society dictates. We always try to find the cheat code. At the beginning of the group, we were doing everything ourselves––recording our own vocals, singing, mixing, mastering, producing the tracks. I made the logo. We were making the beats, recording live guitar––we were doing everything. That was our cheat code, and our goal was to put out a song every single month. We were able to do that because we were doing everything ourselves, so it would cost us like $50 to put out a song. Our whole mentality is just like, doing what you really want and not doing what you think you’re supposed to do. And always making the most of what you’ve got in any situation. Finding the cheat code in those situations. I think a lot of people have the mentality of, “Well, if I get this amount of money or this con-
thinking albums are coming back. People crave a body of work from artists they love and not just the one tune.”
backgrounds, and when we came together we wanted to be able to switch it up whenever we felt like it, and it’s definitely evolved into our thing. For instance, we did a song with Demi Lovato, and then the next one was with Trippie Redd and Blackbird. So we like to switch it up and not stay in one place. Russell: In the background of doing a producer/DJ project is also the idea that we don’t have to sing on the songs if we don’t want to. We can make a song, and maybe it doesn’t fit our personal singing voices so we can reach out to other artists and just make something that we would have never made on our own or vice versa. So we have unlimited options and that’s what we love about the project. MC: Does the technology dictate the art? And are there limits to what it can achieve?
Russell: Not so much. Obviously, in the last 15 years, technology has given us a lot more room to create whatever we can envision––I guess in a sense. But it’s almost to the point that everything you can possibly imagine is almost at your fingertips, so it’s a matter of being creative and putting your own twist on things. MC: You’re based in LA, correct? What do you think of the current Los Angeles electronic music scene? How often do you guys perform in Los Angeles? Russell: Honestly, we tour every weekend. We probably play LA maybe three times a year. Maybe more if there’s a special event or something. So we’re not playing LA or hitting the clubs every weekend. I would say, in some of the major cities like LA and New York, there’s a lot going on so there’s a lot of distractions. I almost feel like other cities, whether it’s Miami or whatever, when you’re traveling every weekend you find these pockets of fans that are diehard and are so excited to see you. So excited that there’s a show in their town, and sometimes those are some of the most fun shows to play. You play these grungy small clubs, but they’re having the best time in the world. Sometimes, those are the best cities. But LA in particular, as a scene, I think is great because it always seems to be on the cutting edge as far as new music, and you’re going to hear it first. That’s why we live in LA, because we want to be able to work with new, upcoming songwriters or artists, or even just fashion as far as being inspired by different visual artists. So I think creatively in general, LA is a very inspiring place to be. MC: You’ve released two EPs so far––Level 1 and Level 2. Is that the way to go in the digital world? Is it even worth releasing full-length albums anymore, especially for electronic music fans? Dahl: Even though we haven’t done an album, we’re actually thinking albums are coming back. People crave a body of work from artists they love and not just the one tune. They’re waiting for more. A lot of my favorite songs from artists aren’t necessarily the singles. They’re maybe the b-sides and the songs that don’t get 20 million streams, but they tell more of a story and tell me more about the artist. We want to start getting to that more, so we’re thinking about our first album right now, which we’re pumped about. Five years of making singles and EPs, so we’re happy to be making a full body of work, which has been awesome. We’re also working on Level 3 as well, so we have a shitload of music lined up. MC: Does your deal with 300 Entertainment allow you that sort of freedom, to release music as and how you wish? Dahl: Yeah. We were lucky enough when we were making the deal with them that we were able to build it out where we can release music whenever we feel like it. So we have a partnership with them where we can release music and not be stopped by anybody, so it’s good. MC: How about your management team––do you feel like you have supportive people working with you? Dahl: We have a couple of management teams, but YMU is the big company and then Red & Gold.
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Russell: We have a company based in the UK, as it’s good to have feet on the ground over there. We do a lot of collaborations there––we just did a song with Liam Payne. So it’s good to connect with labels out there, because we usually have a different international label partner when we put out music physically. Then we have the other two companies focusing on different things, whether it be touring and the other one focusing more on keeping in with the US label, keeping on our releases, A&R-ing and stuff like that. Dahl: We used to have the one company in the US and it was cool but we thought we were limited a little bit with our resources and having things going on internationally. The teams actually work together and they still work together on other projects as well. MC: Obviously you’ve worked on a lot of collaborations––is that a process you enjoy? Dahl: Absolutely, yeah. It’s kinda why we went into it. Like Matt said, we get bored. So being able to go from Demi Lovato to Trippie Redd, to be able to work with completely different styles of music but still some of the biggest names out there––it’s interesting being able to do that, finding out how different people work and how songs are made. How to create something special. MC: Do you have a favorite? Dahl: I think the new one with Trippie Redd, Prince$$ Rosie and Blackbear, “No Service in the Hills.” I’ve been excited about this one for a while. The fact that it’s all come together and everyone’s ready to go, I’m excited. Russell: I’d probably say “No Service” too. We’ve had this record for over a year, so it’s pretty exciting that it’s coming out now. Going back to what you said, the pro and the con of collaborating is you’ve got to work on different people’s schedules and stuff like that, but you’re always gonna get something new that you wouldn’t have made on your own, because you’re getting those influences from the other artists. Trippie Redd came in and just wrote, put his
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all about doing what you want, Going straight for what you want, Not what society dictates. We always try to find the cheat code.” entire spin on the record. Blackbear came in later and he rewrote the hook in his own swaggy perspective, bringing in some lyrics that we would have never come up with on our own. It’s interesting––I think to collaborate as much as we do, you have to be really open-minded. It’s fun for us, because it feels like you’re learning, not getting stale or bored, which is important. MC: How much time do you spend in a room with them, or is it all done electronically?
Dahl: It’s different for every artist. In 2020, a lot of it is via the internet or friend-to-friend. Blackbear, for example, is really good friends with one of our good homies, so that’s how that one worked out. Demi, we were in the studio with her, doing her vocals, going back and forth on how to do whatever we’ve got to do to make it better. It was awesome. So every artist is different, everyone has a busy schedule. Luckily the internet is a pretty great tool. MC: You’ve managed to reach four billion streams on YouTube––how do you do that in this saturated market? Dahl: I think the biggest thing is we’ve always tried to put our best foot forward. We’re constantly working on new ideas––if you have 100 ideas, pick your favorite 10 and then put your favorite one out first. It’s all a matter of working, working, working and putting your best foot forward. When you do that, you really maximize on every possible chance you have to make things bigger––to make every song bigger than the last one. That’s the mentality you need to have, as far as making everything better every time you do something. MC: “Who’s Got Your Love” reached #1 on the dance charts. Were you surprised by the success? Dahl: For me, it’s hard to expect anything, ever. Like I say, it’s just a matter of wanting to put out our favorite song that we have out at that time. Whatever we’re really excited about. That song, for example, is my favorite song on the Level 2 EP, so I was pumped about that one and I thought that would have the biggest chance of doing well, so I’m glad that it did. Russell: Yeah. It recently got placed on this big UK reality show called Love Island, so people have been Shazaming it and stuff. Me and my girlfriend watch that show all the time. Dahl: You never know where a song is going to fit or just end up, and how people are going to hear it or experience it. It’s always different. It’s never just the same formula.
Russell: That song is fucking perfect for Love Island, though. They’ve used like four of our songs. MC: You worked with Daniel Blume on that one… Russell: Shout out to Daniel Blume. He’s the man. We met him through a Twitter DM, and he said he’d love to collaborate with us one day. He sent us a few songs and we thought they were awesome so we kept in contact. He was like 15 or 16 at the time, super young, and we eventually found an idea that we could do together. This was it. It’s kinda crazy. MC: How did the songwriting process work on that one? Russell: He had the vocal idea and then it went back and forth with the production. I sang the lyrics to the second verse, he did the formatted vocal, then we bounced it back and forth until we were all happy, via the internet. MC: What would be your dream collab? Dahl: As far as anybody in the world, I got into music because I love The Beatles, so it’d have to be Paul McCartney, even though I have no idea what that would sound like, but that’s the beauty of the way we make music. Something like that would be unreal. Russell: It’d be cool to do a song with Empire of the Sun. Dahl: If Kevi was here, he would say Drake, so I’m going to pop that in for him. MC: How much work goes into your live show? Russell: We’re actually working on our live show right now where we’re incorporating live instruments––Trevor playing guitar and me playing bass. We have a drummer and potentially keys. Dahl: It still feels very much like an electronic
QUICK FACTS 1. One of the songs that first brought Cheat Codes to the public’s attention was “Sex” in 2016, which featured a sample from Salt-N-Pepa’s “Let’s Talk About Sex,” and saw them collaborate with Kris Kross Amsterdam (whose name is a nod to hip-hop act Kris Kross). 2. “Sex” was also the first song that saw them certified gold in the USA (plus platinum in Britain, Australia and Germany). 3. Cheat Codes have remixed songs for artists as prestigious as Kelly Clarkson, MØ, U2, Katy Perry (featuring Nicki Minaj), Thirty Seconds to Mars and Ed Sheeran. 4. Cheat Codes signed to 300 Entertainment in September 2016. 5. Other artists they’ve collaborated with include Kaskade, Sofia Reyes and Willy William, Dabby Quest and Ina Wroldsen, Agrojack, Kim Petras, Dvbbs, Kiiara, Fetty Wap and CVBZ, and Cade.
set, DJ oriented, but we wanted to create special moments to show that we have more musical ability than just DJing––we play instruments. We want to have a little more fun and jam out. Creating moments like that separates us from everyone else. MC: What does the band have coming up in 2020? Dahl: We’re about to tour, hitting pretty much everywhere in the States. We’re doing a show in Mexico, in Dubai, so we’ll be really busy
in February. We’re booking shows for the spring and summer right now, and then we’re working on a live show that we’re hoping to perfect by the fall and winter and then at the same time finishing up the Level 3 EP and our debut album. It’s going to be a really busy year, but we’ve been working on a lot of this stuff for a while so we’re trying to put the finishing touches on everything and show it to the world. Contact Koko Black, koko@threehundred.biz
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efore you even think about creating a release strategy that will give your album the recognition it deserves, you need to first figure out yourself. The one major thing that separates the artists who have diehard fans from those who have merely passive listeners––or worse, pity supporters––is one thing: I, Artist. We’re all artists. We create art. But to become an Artist with a capital A requires a helluva lot more than just “great music.” So how do you go from an artist to an Artist? Of course, creating exceptional music is step one. But every great artist can do this. You need to showcase that you are so much more than just someone who can make great music. Bob goes to work embodying the role of Company Man. He wears slacks, fancy shoes and a neatly pressed button-down shirt. He is cleanshaven, wears expensive cologne and his hair style is straight out of a Brooks Brothers catalog. When he walks into a conference room, he signals to everyone that Bob means business—of the office variety. He speaks with perfect diction. Looks people dead in the eye when he shakes their hand firmly. He performs in the conference room masterfully. As he presents his slide deck, he can answer everyone’s questions with prowess and depth. He has worked out every angle and has thought through his concepts to their core. Not a hole to be poked. His coworkers leave the conference room inspired and impressed. Bob plays the role of Company Man flawlessly. He is cherished and rewarded. A promotion is in Bob’s future. Now, what does Bob the Company Man have to do with you the Artist? If you want to be an Artist with a capital A you need to embody the role of Artist to the core. Just like Bob had to learn how to dress, speak, present and interact with colleagues, you have to learn how to embrace your inner Artist. Society encourages conformity. Falling in line. Keeping your head down. But Artists are leaders. Artists help people connect with their souls. Artists not only tap into a higher consciousness, but guide their followers to explore states of existence outside the daily mundane. Artists inspire those who are willing to open up and challenge their states of being. The greatest Artists can inspire a generation into action. Or a couple in to love.
Songwriters vs. Musicians vs. Artists
I know what you’re thinking: “I just want to make music and I want people to dig my music. What are you even talking about?” Well, if you want to be a behind-the-scenes songwriter, you can move to a songwriting hub, write a million songs, get a publishing deal and be on your merry way. If you want to be a hired gun, you can follow your employers on stage and play your part in the background, conforming to these Artists’ desires of how you should look, act and play. But if you want to be the Artist, you can’t just play the part. You need to be the part. My friend texted me the New York Times’ six-minute Watch How a Pop Hit Is Made doc about Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey’s “The Middle.” If you’ve seen this video, then you may have asked yourself the same thing my friend asked: “Why didn’t Sarah sing it?!” To briefly sum it up, a songwriting team consisting of Sarah Aarons and a couple of producers made a great-sounding demo for a song they wrote called “The Middle,” in an attempt to get it cut by a famous Artist. The video details the process and struggle in trying to
find the right singer for the song. Fifteen different famous singers sent in their own demos (auditions) to “win” the song. Every time the producers received another singer’s demo, they felt more discouraged. Zedd recalled: “I’m looking for someone to sing it with the same intention as Sarah sang it. There were months we almost gave up because no one could sing it properly.” So my friend understandably wondered why not just have the best singer sing the damn song? She wrote it! The simple answer is, she was not the best vessel to deliver this message. Sure, Sarah
If you want to be the Artist, you can’t just play the part. You need to be the part. has a voice perfect for the song and is an undeniable hit songwriter, but she is not an Artist with a capital A. She is an artist, of course. But she may not be ready or prepared (or have the desire) to lead a generation. What does this all mean? Why is this important? If someone digs “that one song” and they start exploring who the artist is, they start down a rabbit hole of information. If all of the socials are disjointed and confusing, the bio is bland and reveals nothing of interest or substance, and the photos and videos are forgettable, that potential fan will lose interest and move on. However, if this person unveils a beautiful, enticing, enriching and inviting world the Artist has created, that potential fan may turn into a hardcore, card-carrying member of the Artist’s fan club for life. Fans connect with Artists who help them reveal truths about themselves. Tons of people have great voices. Tons of people write great songs. Very few, however, are Artists who can bring their followers to spiritual heights. If it sounds cult-like, well, it kind of is. That’s why people pay so much to attend huge concerts. It’s not because they like “that one song,” it’s because they love the Artist and everything she stands for. And they want to join their fellow congregants in the church of that Artist for a night—levitating and connecting.
Creating the Artist World
So, you have to create your Artist world. Everything should be filtered through the lens of the Artist. You the Artist. Everything needs to be cohesive. If it’s not, you will confuse your audience and they will move on. But how do you do this? There are a few concrete steps you can take to help you grow.
Step 1: The Artist Vision
Just like politicians don’t begin their cam-
paigns without first working out their message and platform, you should not begin the release strategy without working out yours as well. What do you stand for? What do you stand against? What do you believe in? I encourage you to create a My Vision document. List about 20 key words and phrases that you think the project is all about. Thoughtful, Playful, Fun, Aggressive, Heart-warming, Angsty, Sensitive, Hip, Brash, Sexual, Political, Activist, Coming of Age, Reflective, Colorful—you get the idea. Once you have these keywords, make another list of what the project is not about. And then start free-writing. Tell the story of the project. Have fun with it. You can always update this, and it will always evolve as you evolve as an Artist. This exercise is just for you. These lists and writing samples aren’t meant to be public. Your Vision should feel like your music.
Step 2: The Artist Aesthetic
Defining your Artist aesthetic is crucial. It’s the first glimpse into your world. The first touch. People remember visuals a lot more than they remember sounds. Your aesthetic is so much more than your image. Your image is a part of your aesthetic. The project aesthetic ties everything together. The aesthetic should feel like your Vision. And should feel like your music. Are you seeing a pattern here? The easiest way I’ve found to help solidify an Artist aesthetic is by utilizing Pinterest. First, create a “Vibe Board.” The Vibe Board is the main hub other boards will stem from. Pin images to the Vibe Board that feel like your project. Everything and anything. Photographs, landscapes, colors, fashion spreads, logos, album covers, t-shirt designs. Go outside the world of music for this. It’s more about capturing a vibe, feeling and energy than trying to find similar images in the world of music. You could save a photo of a ballroom dancer, an orchestra at Carnegie Hall and a painting from the Sistine Chapel. A photo of a model in a magazine and print of a candle. Don’t rush this process. It should take you a few weeks at least, if not a few months. Once you feel good about the Vibe Board, create more boards: Photo, Live, Fashion/ Clothing, Music Video(s), Single Release, etc. Your Photo Board may pull a few photos from the Vibe Board, but this board should only contain photos of people. Only pin the photographs you like the look and feel of. How they were shot. The energy you get from them. This is the board that you send to your photographer before a photo shoot. The biggest mistake bands make is that they lock in a great photographer and leave it up to her to guide the vision of the band. No one understands your project better than you. If you leave the visual direction up to someone else, they may come up with something completely off base. But it’s not their fault. They have not been given proper direction. So send them your Photo Board. Once you have your aesthetic on point, everything visual will fall into place. You’ll never be at a loss for what to wear on stage or at a photoshoot, or what to post to Instagram or your website. You will have no problems tossing away album cover or music video ideas if they don’t fit within the aesthetic of the project. The aesthetic is just a visual way of communicating your vision. It’s an easy way for fans to enter your Artist world. March 2020
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Step 3: The Artist Story
Yes, we are complex human beings with a million different stories, but, as we’ve established, people are not following you because they know or understand you as a complex human being––it’s because they love you as an Artist. You need to come up with the most captivating story that feels like your music, your vision and your aesthetic. It should all make sense. Your story will evolve over the course of your career. Each huge release is a good time to rethink and rewrite your Artist Story. You need a main story of who you are as an Artist. The one thing people will remember about you. And you’ll also need a story, per release, about the material—whether it’s a song, album, music video or event.
The Live Show
When you put on a live show, you’ll have your aesthetic (and outfits) worked out from the Live Board. It should feel like your vision, aesthetic, story and recordings.
Staying Authentic
You may be feeling that this is all a bit too calculated and manufactured for your liking, but on the contrary, these are just tools to help you solidify your own vision. And your Artist World. Nothing will be fake or disingenuous. Everything will be honed and pointed. When someone dips their toes into your world because one of your songs came up on their Discover Weekly, they will be so enamored and connect instantaneously on such a deep level that they will dive in headfirst and forget to come up for air until they are gasping for the mundane once again.
Separating the Artist from the Person We are all complex humans with varying states of being. Some days we fully embody the art—especially while writing, recording or performing. Some days we play the role of Bob the Company Man while at the day job. Some days we play the role of mother, daughter, sister, brother, father, son, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, student, teacher, friend. As the Artist, you should not showcase
ARI HERSTAND is the author of How To Make it in the New Music Business (second edition), a Los Angeles based musician and the founder of the music business education company and blog Ari’s Take. Follow him on Instagram @ariherstand.
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every aspect of your being. It would be pretty odd if your band website and socials were all about your best friend—her beautiful family and home, with stories and accompanying photos of how you’re always there for each other, through thick and thin. Photos and videos of the trips you’ve been on—overseas and around the neighborhood. With a section devoted to her and her boyfriend that includes a full blog entry of their most recent vacation. This, of course sounds absurd, and I know you would never do this with your digital mu-
Everything needs to be cohesive. If it’s not, you will confuse your audience and they will move on. sic profile, but you embody this when playing the role of Friend in your daily life. When you have your Friend hat on, you are all in. You are there for your friend. Her family and her significant other. But as Artist, you don’t need to showcase your world as Friend. Now, this is not merely about what you can or cannot show on social media. It’s about how best to showcase you as the Artist. So that when potential fans enter your world, it’s understood and cohesive. Can you have photos of you and your friends, family, what have you? Maybe. If it’s in line with your Artist Vision, Aesthetic and Story. Singer-songwriters struggle more than most with what to share with the world via social media. Because their birth name is the name of the project, it can feel disingenuous
not to show all of you. But no fan is following you the Artist because you are an amazing Friend (son, daughter, teacher, mother, uncle, etc.). That’s why your friends stick around. Not your fans. If you’re a solo artist, it’s a lot easier to create a different Artist name. What Josh Tillman did with Father John Misty. Justin Vernon did with Bon Iver. Stefani Germanotta with Lady Gaga. Lizzy Grant with Lana Del Rey. Austin Post with Post Malone. Abel Tesfaye with The Weeknd. Donald Glover/Childish Gambino. Andrew Cohen/Mayer Hawthorne. David Jones/David Bowie. Garrett Borns/Borns. Claire Boucher/Grimes. Kelsey Byrne/Vérité. Brandon Paak Anderson/Anderson Paak. Sarah Winters/Vox. The list is endless. Creating an artist project with a new name enables you to separate you, the person, from you the Artist. This doesn’t mean you have to change your name. It’s just easier. Whether you change your name or not, whether you’re a solo artist or a band, you need to filter everything through your Artist persona. Everything you put out from music, videos, photos, social posts, interviews, performances, email blasts, everything, is as the Artist. Matt Nathanson does a great job of this. His birth name is Matt(hew) Nathanson. He grew up as Matt Nathanson. Went to school and had jobs as Matt Nathanson. He’s a singersongwriter whose stage persona is equal parts comedy and music. He is fun, outgoing, hilarious, positive, uplifting, sensitive and down to earth. His Artist persona is just this. It’s not some crazy alter ego. People love Matt Nathanson the Artist because he showcases this self to the world consistently. As a person, is he ever sad, angry, disgusted? Does he go to the gym? To the grocery store? Of course! He’s human. But if he only showed his sad, angry, sweaty self to the world, his fans would drop off like flies. You understand Matt Nathanson the Artist. He’s not being inauthentic by not sharing the parts of his (human) self that don’t fit in his Artist persona. Just like you, the Dutiful Employee, at your day job don’t get sloshed and put on a strip tease in front of your boss (even though you may do so in other situations with other crowds), you, the Artist, need to play the part of Artist for your music career. •
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2020 Show Highlights It was another record-breaking year for the NAMM show, which drew a record 115,888 attendees to the Anaheim Convention Center where 7,000 brands were represented by 2,000 exhibiting companies. Music Connection cameras caught all the action in front and behind the scenes of the floor exhibits, expert panels and the NAMM TEC Awards honoring Joni Mitchell with the Les Paul Innovation Award.
Herbie Hancock presents the Les Paul Innovation Award to Joni Mitchell at the NAMM TEC Awards.
Chris D’Angelo, Spotify Head of Production and Studio Facilities; Brian Stewart AFM & SAG-AFTRA Fund PR & Marketing Manager; and producer Eddie Kramer at the Spotify VIP table at the NAMM TEC Awards.
Fun on the “Studio Tips” panel with The Village Studios Manager Tina Morris; Capitol Studios VP Paula Salvatore; EastWest Studios Manager Candace Stewart; and United Studios Manager Rob Goodchild with CJ Vanston moderating.
Wade Metzler, Senior Director, Artist & Industry Relations, SoundExchange; Ambrosia singer-guitarist David Pack; and songwriter-artist Stephen Bishop at the SoundExchange “Collecting Digital Royalties” panel.
Producer-engineer Ross Hogarth and Mojave Audio President Dusty Wakeman.
Mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge and SSL Senior VP Phil Wagner.
Kings X singer-bassist dUg Pinnick and Tech 21 founder and designer Andrew Barta.
Radio personality-producer Christian Hand interviewing drummer Matt Sorum at the Harman Pro booth.
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The 13th Annual P&E Wing Grammy Celebration Honors Dr. Dre As the official kickoff to GRAMMY Week, this signature event at The Village Studios paid tribute to the artistic achievement and innovation of Dr. Dre—one of the music industry's most groundbreaking and influential producers of all time. Dr. Dre was presented with the award by Interim Recording Academy President & CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., and was humble in his speech, thanking his wife (“She’s the only person on this planet that I’m a little bit afraid of,” he joked) and Jimmy Iovine for their support over the decades. Music sensation and Dre protégé Anderson .Paak dazzled the packed house with a stunning performance.
Dr. Dre Maureen Droney, Recording Academy Senior Managing Director, Producers & Engineers Wing.
Chris Lord-Alge, multi-GRAMMY© Award-winning mix engineer and Jeff Greenberg, CEO, The Village Studios. Marcella Araica and Jimmy Douglass, multi-award-winning engineer-producers.
Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum.
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Anderson .Paak performs.
Producer-engineer Mark Needham and AFM & SAG – AFTRA Fund Associate Director of Sound Recording Julie Sandell. Producer-engineer Dave Cole and mastering engineer Pete Doell. March 2020
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oday we are spoiled with all of the technological advances we have at our fingertips when it comes to computer recording. I always viewed this as a doubleedged sword. On the one hand it is very convenient to be able to use a program like Logic Pro and choose a prerecorded drum setting, but on the other hand this makes productions sound homogenized. I think everything of course has its place, but for commercial record production I lean towards custom recorded instruments, meaning I use real musicians! There are lot of things to keep in mind when you are self-producing, engineering and performing on records today. In the days of old, there was a whole team of people at a record company that would work toward an artist’s success, such as A&R, art department, finance dept., recording studio, etc. But today, artists have to wear all of those hats. Yes, the artist keeps all of the royalties and masters now; however, they also have to make the correct decisions during production. Hopefully the below will help you make better recordings and understand the process. 1. Compose the Right Songs. The first step to making a strong album is composing the right music. I can’t tell you how many people just hang on the same handful of songs for 15 years and still want to rework them into a new album. The fact is, I have always found it much more productive to start from scratch and just write new material until you have well over an album’s worth of songs. Then from there start to weed out the weaker material until you have 10 very strong songs! 2. Cast Guest Artists for the Right Tracks. This can be done simultaneously with writing the tracks for the album. I’ve produced, engineered and performed on a number of concept albums, like Guitars for Wounded Warriors, Orlando in Heaven, and Guitars for Veterans in which I’ve always thought about the guest I want on a track while composing so I tailor the music to that particular artist’s sound. For example, when I wrote the song “Black Hawk” I already knew that I wanted Billy Sheehan on the track, so I tailored the music to his style to give him a nice space in the middle to shine on bass. On Guitars for Wounded Warriors I composed a nice ballad entitled “Freedom” with Steve Morse already in mind for the track. When he heard the song it inspired him to write a beautiful melody that we both harmonized on for the final mix. 3. Secure a Budget. This is the 800 pound gorilla in the room that everyone likes to ignore. Most musicians don’t like to deal with this
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part of the equation, but it is one of the most important parts! Whether you are bank rolling it yourself, have investors or are taking out a loan, you need to create a budget for recording the album. The best way to do this is by song. Each song will be different unless you plan on having guest musicians on each track, which will require payment. Make a simple Excel sheet with the title of each track and a column of expenses. If you are a band, then it makes it easier because a band can record all of the tracks together and work as a team. As a solo artist it is much harder because the solo artist is the only person in the room with a true vested interest in success. Therefore he or she is expected to foot the bill for the production. 4. Work-for-Hire. Very Important! If and when you hire musicians, whoever they may be––
singers, guitarists, drummers, keyboardist, etc.––always––I repeat: always make them sign a Work-for-Hire agreement. It basically states that you: 1) hired and paid them for their contribution on the song; 2) you are allowed to use their name as well as image; 3) no further compensation is to be paid to them besides what is stated in the agreement. Always keep this document in a safe place, because you never know what will transpire in the future. Believe me, I have been dragged into court because of Work-for-Hire disagreements and have gotten out having this document as proof. 5. Producer vs. Engineer. I think there is a lot of confusion between these two roles, although I have always found the best producers come from a strong engineering background. In fact, in my opinion a good producer is also essentially a good engineer. Traditionally a producer’s role involves having the overall vision for the artist and the album––what musicians to hire, flushing out the songs, ensuring great performances, handling the
budget and even playing various instruments on the recordings. The engineer strictly has a technical role being in charge of the studio recording process––miking all instruments, ensuring recording levels are correct, adjusting mix/playback levels and implementing various effects processors, whether physical outboard gear or plug-ins to each track. 6. Make Sure You Have Good Recordings. I approach recording as an art form, as a painter does his canvas, using the instruments and outboard gear as paints for the palette. For example, if you are recording vocals try to capture a good tone––not the easy way through a cheap USB microphone, but rent, borrow or even buy a decent mic pre-amp and microphone for the production. This makes a world of difference to the overall sound of your music and you’ll look back one day and say, “Yeah man I got a great sound on that song!” 7. Secure the Best Side Musicians. Come on man... this is your album...why compromise?! You don’t want to just try to get by with demos using computer instruments, unless that’s what you are trying to emulate. I remember being in this situation in the beginning of my career, but there weren’t computer instruments I compromised to––it was mediocre musicians. I have always looked back at that album and wished I had hired better side musicians, but of course I didn’t have the budget at the time! Once again, that’s why I say make sure you have the financial resources to get the album done right. Listen, a lot of side guys will cut you a deal if you have them record numerous tracks. And if you have Midi strings recorded for a song, then hire a violinist or cello player to add a real feel to the recording; it will make a difference when you mix it. 8. Do Not Rush Production. Get the production right. There is no rush, especially if this is your first recording. Please try not to use demos, because most demos always need to be flushed out and reworked. I know we live in an instant gratification world, but live with the mixes and performances for a while before releasing them to the public. You might find that a song or two may need further work. BRIAN TARQUIN is an established, multi-Emmywinning composer-guitarist. He has won three Emmys and has been nominated six times. In 2019 Tarquin received a Global Music Gold Award for his release Orlando in Heaven for “Best Album.” Tarquin received “Best Album of the Year” nominations from the Independent Music Awards for his releases Guitars for Wounded Warriors, Orlando in Heaven and Guitars for Veterans.
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– KURT ORZECK
A Reborn Rhythm Tribe Keeps it In The Family
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ne of the age-old debates in music is whether it’s tougher to break through as a new artist or to break through again after having achieved success in the past. Rhythm Tribe, a hard-to-categorize project that has underground multiple incarnations, is in some ways trying to achieve both. The Afro-Latin collective led by guitarist, vocalist and founder Thomas GuzmanSanchez began in 1989 as a Los Angelesarea four-piece also featuring his wife, Marla; brother, Paul; and friend Steve Meade. The band experienced significant success, signing to Elektra and then BMG, and nestling onto
neo-funk indie. Which is to say, Rhythm Tribe’s sound still isn’t easy to define. (Their song “You Are the One” cracked the top 20 on Billboard’s smooth jazz chart.) But fortunately, this time around, the music industry isn’t as cut-and-dry and exclusionist as it used to be. It’s much more fragmented––and much more Latin-friendly to boot. “I’ve never experienced as much racism as when I went to the conventions [in the early ‘90s],” Thomas remembers. “But here we are, and it’s a new time. And it seems like time has caught up with our acid Latin style.”
thought I was out of it. So for months I was battling with myself, saying, ‘I think this is really good.’” His feelings were confirmed when the band recorded, essentially ad hoc, a version of The Police’s “Message in the Bottle” that they had only rehearsed earlier in the day. “We [initially] recorded nine songs [but] had 30 minutes left in the studio,” he says. “We played [the cover song] in the kitchen in the morning. At the end, [Brisa] said, ‘I can do better.’ And I said, ‘No … that’s really good!’” Thomas has ambitious plans for Rhythm Tribe, to put it mildly. He intends for them to
"It seems like time has caught up with our acid Latin style." – Thomas Guzman-Sanchez
MTV with a flashy video for the groovy tune “Gotta See Your Eyes.” But, while Rhythm Tribe also earned accolades from Rolling Stone, Thomas and company were tragically tagged with the backhanded compliment that they were “ahead of their time.” “We were selling out concert halls and on the same label as Metallica and Motley Crue. We did the Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” GuzmanSanchez recalls. “But promotions departments didn’t help, and we were stuck. There was no way to connect with the consumer except with live shows.” From 1995 until recently, Rhythm Tribe remained more or less dormant, with Thomas keeping the project under the radar and not pursuing radio airplay. Now, Rhythm Tribe is reborn with new rhythms and a new tribe to boot. Consisting of three Guzman-Sanchezes––Thomas, his son Mason (guitarist/vocalist) and his daughter Brisa (singer)––along with friend Esau Garcia (percussionist/drummer), the group falls into the category of acid Afro-Latin smooth jazz 48 March 2020
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In many respects, Rhythm Tribe may as well be a new project altogether. Four years ago, Thomas stumbled across an unfinished recording that his mother and father, noted Puerto Rican guitarist Rafael GuzmanSanchez, had recorded together in 1957. The younger guitarist completed the track, “Todo Eso,” with modern live instrumentation and vocals, and made it the centerpiece of Rhythm Tribe’s recently released comeback record, Generations. “I used iZotope software, it’s this advancement in audio repair and correction–– and removing pops and bringing EQ into certain frequency––so it sounds current, because if you listen to the original, it’s all crackly,” he says. Thomas’ father passed away in 1985 and never had the chance to meet Mason and Brisa, born in 1995 and 1998, respectively. But on “Todo Eso,” three generations of the Guzman-Sanchez family are united. “This is the reason I started the project,” Thomas said, before adding more frankly: “I didn’t think that the kids would be great. … I
re-enter the studio to record three more songs, releasing “You Are Mine” as the next single, and says he is considering three offers with major labels to partner with the release. Moreover, Thomas has already compiled five music videos for Generations and a half-hour documentary on the project that he aims to air on Los Angeles TV station KTLA, bolstered by a 30-second spot he wants aired over the course of four weeks. As the proverbial icing on the cake, Thomas wants Rhythm Tribe to finally make their debut live performance. Regardless of the outcome of those plans, though, Thomas intones that making music with his children is what has brought him the most joy through the serendipitous Generations affair. “Now that I’m a dad, I’m sitting across with my kids and can get what [my dad] was feeling,” he says. “It’s absolute love. We’re communicating without speaking.” Contact Thomas Guzman-Sanchez, Rhythm Tribe, 818-727-1979
– WILLIAM H. HONAKER
If You Produce Creative Content, Then Learn From Taylor Swift 2020 could be a big year for Taylor Swift fans. It’s the year when the 10-time Grammy winner might completely re-record the first five albums in her best-selling catalogue. Last August, Swift told Good Morning America, “My contract says that starting November 2020 ... I can record albums one through five all over again.” She added, “I think it's important for artists to own their work. I'm gonna be busy, I'm very excited.”
Who Owns the Songs? I find the conflict between Swift and Scooter Braun—the new owner of her early catalogue—very interesting. Not because I’m necessarily a fan of either, but because of what was being said, by Swift’s fans in particular: “She wrote the songs ... they're her songs ... she can perform them whenever and wherever she wants!” Not so fast! They were written by Swift, so they’re her songs. But the law determines who owns them, and what she can do with them. In this situation, ownership is controlled by copyright law and the agreement that Swift signed. Background of the Conflict Swift's debut album was self-titled. She signed an agreement for her debut album, and several more, with the record label Big Machine. The details of the agreement are confidential, but apparently Big Machine owns the masters for Swift’s first six albums. Last June, Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings agreed to acquire Scott Borchetta’s Big Machine Label Group. Swift doesn’t like Braun and has stated, “Never in my worst nightmares did I imagine the buyer would be Scooter.” Swift has since claimed that Braun won't let her perform her old songs. Fans are outraged, celebrities have taken sides, and the media can’t get enough. Why Creative People Should Care What’s interesting for creatives, is the difference between being the author and being the owner. This applies to anyone who creates songs, videos, articles, photographs, paintings, drawings, computer programs or other content. Copyright law protects the expression of an idea in tangible form. More succinctly, if you express an original idea that can be reproduced, then copyright law protects it. With respect to ownership, the law states that the creator (the author, photographer, videographer etc.) initially owns the copyright. Since Swift created the songs, copyright law says she owns them, unless they were a work for hire, or she agreed in writing to give them to someone else. Work for Hire An exception to the general rule that an author owns the copyright, work for hire is when an employee is hired to create a work within the scope of his or her job description. In that situation, the law says the employer owns the
work. However, two criteria must be met in order to be a work for hire: 1) it has to be an employee, not an independent contractor, and (2) the employee’s creation of the work must be within their scope of employment. There is a famous US Supreme Court decision relating to work for hire and what is required. The case involved James Reid, a sculptor who was hired by The Center for Creative Non-Violence in Washington, DC, to create a sculpture showing the plight of the homeless. The sculpture was called Third World America. CCNV argued that they owned the copyright to the sculpture because it was a work for hire, but the court ruled that, in fact, James Reid owned the copyright because work for hire didn’t apply. The court said that a work-
for-hire employee must be a true employee, as commonly understood, not an independent contractor (i.e., with their own tools, schedule, and plan for the work.) Swift was definitely an independent contractor. She worked on her own and created her songs independent of any employer. So, she is the owner, until she transfers her rights to another. Assigning Away Your Rights Despite being an independent contractor, Swift clearly entered into an agreement and gave her copyrighted songs to Big Machine. This is called an assignment of rights and it’s the way an artist can transfer their rights under copyright law. Swift didn’t give her rights away for free, of course. Her record label promoted her at great expense, paid her handsomely and took considerable risk. It can cost more than a million dollars to produce a single pop hit. When Swift started, she was not a star; she was a potential star. In the agreement that she and Big Machine signed, it stipulated what each party was going to do and what
each party would get. It further likely detailed what Big Machine could do with what they now owned, that being the right to sell to another party, even if it was to Swift’s “worst nightmare.” Understanding What You Sign Big Machine was founded by Scott Borchetta, and I’m sure that Swift trusted Borchetta when she signed with him. But, you have to remember that people change, circumstances evolve and, well, business is business. According to people familiar with the sale, $300 million was the price for Borchetta to create Swift’s worst nightmare—to have her songs owned by Scooter Braun. Bottom line, you have to read and understand any agreement you sign. When it comes to your intellectual property, be very careful that you are not assigning your rights, unless that is what you actually intend to do. We’ve all heard it, “We’ve been friends for years. I trust him. He would never hurt me.” Maybe it’s true, but what if you’re wrong? Your friend takes a different job, loses control of the business, or someone with 300 million great reasons decides to sell their business? Your work is now owned by someone you don't know, or worse, is your worst nightmare. You have to provide language in the agreement to protect yourself from the unknown. The point is, the person you know and trust today might be a different person tomorrow. Obviously, these agreements are negotiated. The terms are in part a result of the leverage that you have. As a newcomer, Swift had little leverage with Big Machine. As a superstar, the tables have turned and she now has the leverage. Her new deal with Universal Music Group’s Republic Records is much better. She posted a letter on Instagram saying in part, “It’s also incredibly exciting to know that I’ll own all of my master recordings that I make from now on.” The Takeaway If you’re a creator of copyrighted works, you must understand copyright ownership rights, and the related provisions in your agreements. Just as important, you also have to understand that if they aren’t there, they should be. For example, “You cannot transfer my rights to a third party without my permission.” What you don't know can hurt you in the Intellectual Property world. Not knowing may have you looking at the light at the end of the tunnel, when you’re actually staring at a train. Your IP is very valuable. Just ask Taylor Swift.
WILLIAM H. HONAKER is an intellectual property attorney at Dickinson Wright PLLC. He has 30 years of experience in evaluating patents, trademarks and copyrights, and advising clients on the protection of inventions, trademarks and copyrightable subject matter.
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Where there’s TL, there’s always collaboration, experimentation and global music undertones. So if you’re a casual hip-hop head looking for more “Big Spender” bangers, move along. Instead, Bebey is a collection of island vibes, housing hints of lo-fi, synthwave, emo and R&B beats with an ‘80s Afro-boogie cover sprinkled in for good measure. With the first four tracks setting a foundation of Caribbean new wave, London’s hip-hop persona doesn’t appear until five tracks deep, on “Cuba.” And it works. Other standouts include “Seals,” “Whiplash” and “Only You”—a safe re-imagination of the Steve Monite cult classic. – Andy Mesecher
Eminem spontaneously released his 11th studio album with a vengeance. Music to Be Murdered By pays tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, and is somewhat a part two to Kamikaze, previously released just two years ago. Eminem attacks critics throwing stones at his “throne.” They awoke the sleeping giant, who was really just taking a nap, and Eminem delivered to his audience unmatched lyrical ability and sharp production; no one can ever try to take IT away from him. Eminem proves himself to be the “Godzilla” of rap, with “No Regrets,” and for those who don’t believe, soon “You Gon’ Learn.” – Adam Seyum
Green Day
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Here’s a departure from Green Day’s signature pop punk sound and is perhaps Billie Joe Armstrong’s most daring conquest in songwriting since his band published a sung-through rock musical to complement the release of American Idiot nearly 10 years ago. “Meet Me On The Roof” is a mixture of garage rock, Motown and soul, while the upbeat “Ready, Aim, Fire” is an alt-rock song from the opposite side of the pop music spectrum. Green Day’s 13th LP is an excellent addition to their overall body of work and it affirms that they definitely belong in the conversation for the greatest punk rock band of all time. – Miguel Costa
At a time when these classic ‘80s hitmakers should be celebrating a comeback (first album) to the heart of rock & roll filled with soulful, high-energy, guitar and brass fired licks, they’re instead fearful that, due to Lewis’ rare inner ear disorder Meniere’s Disease, this may be their swan song and they may never tour again. It’s a cruel shame, too, because this all too short set hops gleefully from a classic ‘50s doo wop vibe to twangy trad country to Staxfilled R&B to the feisty pop-rock that was truly the “Power of Love” in pop music 35 years ago. You’d never know there was a health issue listening to these truly irresistible, heartfelt and fun-filled gems. – Jonathan Widran
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Mac Miller
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Neil Young’s lack of pop radio overexposure ensures that just about every song that East Coast jazz interpreter Kelley Suttenfield mines from his catalog sounds vibrant, fresh and exciting. Ensembling seamlessly with frequent collaborator, guitarist Tosh Sheridan, and a top-tier NYC rhythm section––and driven by her deeply sensual voice–– Suttenfield and her band create an eclectic, dynamically arranged blend of jazz swing and gritty pop/rock, with dashes of blues, soul and lush strings throughout. – Jonathan Widran
Circles is Mac Miller’s sixth and first posthumous album released after his untimely death back in 2018. Though Miller was a rapper, Circles is not a rap album. It is melancholy and possibly the artist’s most intimate and vulnerable project to date. Miller dealt with and was open about dealing with his own personal mental health issues and on “Complicated” he raps, “Inside my head it’s getting pretty cluttered/I try, but can’t clean up this mess I made.” It’s like he found splendor and peace by allowing himself to experience his own emotions. Most significantly, Circles displays the sudden joy that may be found in our worst of times. – Adam Seyum
Venice
King Krule
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Jacaranda Street
Man Alive!
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True Panther Sounds Producers: Dilip Harris and Archy Marshall
It’s a family affair when the Lennon brothers get together. Pat, Kipp, Mark and Michael are the Southern California group known as Venice. And their Laurel Canyon-flavored songs capture the essence of classic CSN&Y, Jackson Browne, Beach Boys, Eagles and more. Their vocal harmonies are exquisite and the songwriting is original and fresh. It’s a collection that seems to mine a deep set of emotions. They tap into ancestral questions in the lyrical title track, dissect the heart of a relationship in “My Love Waits for Me” and absolutely nail what every soul of a certain age ultimately encounters in “Middle Age Lullaby.” – Eric Harabadian
The US music scene has seen several waves of a British invasion. Most recently, artists like Adele and Sam Smith, have grown extremely popular. English rapper, songwriter, musician and producer King Krule may be closely following. He is set to release his third studio album Man Alive! soon—a record on which he is credited as co-producer. So what can you come to expect from this upcoming release? Think atmospheric, moody melodies supplemented by brooding, warped vocals, which can already be seen in singles “Alone, Omen 3” and “(Don’t Let the Dragon) Draag On.” – Carmina Taylor
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Contact: info@mediastewpr.com Web: samsherwin.net Seeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV Style: Rock, Blues, R&B, Americana
Contact: tsbrecords@yahoo.com Web: tsbrecords.wixsite.com/tsbyd Seeking: Label Style: Rap/Hip-Hop
New Jersey-based artist Sam Sherwin and his band know how to whip up a gritty, crowdpleasing, goodtime rock & roll cocktail that is retro-modern and timeless, the kind of Jersey Shore band quality that Springsteen turned into pure gold. In fact, The Boss is a consistent influence on Sherwin’s sound, from the gritty-as-gravel lead vocals, to the spirited female singers and tasty piano/organ threads, all of which convene with veteran ease to make an audience clap along or feel deeply (“Losing”). We especially like Sherwin’s mid-tempo character study “Johnny Got Soul” and its tag line “...and he could shake the maracas too.” These recordings make it clear that Sherwin must be a formidable live act.
Colorado-based Yd (Yung DeNiro) brings an altogether daring and distinctive rap attack that mostly avoids the tried and true. Take “Make Room,” for example. Set to a track with modern jazz overtones, Yd raps at warp speed about blazing his own path. We think that’s what he’s saying––he definitely could work on his enunciation. His sometimes herky-jerky flow shows off a clever, humorous dimension on “Ran For The Plate,” an altogether unusual recording. The artist shows his solid grip on the more conventional sounds of hip-hop on “Worth It,” with its featured rapper Daruko and assorted samples enriching the multi-layered production. Yd is for hip-hop listeners looking beyond the same-old same-old.
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Gramma Rikki
Loza Rose
Contact: GrammaRikki@gmail.com Web: grikki.com Seeking: Film/TV Style: Adult Contemporary Pop
Contact: contact@lozarose.com Web: lozarose.com Seeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV Style: Electronic/Pop
Self-produced artist Gramma Rikki has created an electronically unique vocal persona, giving her voice a robotic dimension that enhances both the humor and the pathos in her songs. “Blind Leading the Blind” is a critique of our dotcom world and what the artist perceives as the de-evolution of humanity: “The flock doesn’t know it, but they are the sheep!” On “Fly Out Loud” a fetching guitar melody, a harpsichord and a chiming chorus all combine for a multicolored pageant of sound that’s somehow reminiscent of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s. Classical strings, a synth chorus and a very nice Americana violin come together nicely on the spirited, inviting “My Dream.” This artist has created a unique sonic world.
Anyone looking for a serious, substantial singer-songwriter should check out Loza Rose, whose penetrating, soul-baring songs possess an equal amount of intimacy and urgency. Best of all is “Lonely,” which rides a neo-classical piano through a reverbed expanse that builds to include an angelic choir. The key element, though, is the artist’s own voice, which emits a convincing amount of hurt. Not quite so compelling are the pop-y and more heavily electronic “Out of Sight” and the confessional “Identity,” where she reveals her day-to-day struggle with mental health. (“You don’t seem to see the pain I can’t release.”) We expect this young artist’s work to only get better and more substantial as her voice matures.
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Ace Jonez
Rachel Troublefield
Contact: youngace2403@yahoo.com Web: reverbnation.com/AceAntioniJonez Seeking: Label, Film/TV Style: Hip-Hop/Pop/R&B
Contact: booking@racheltroublefield.com Web: racheltroublefield.com Seeking: Booking, Film/TV Style: Indie Pop
We like how North Carolina/Atlanta artist Ace Jonez can mix up the elements of his sounds, offering more than a one-dimensional attack. “65 Days” is a standout because the 808’s and ad libs complement the gritty sound of the rapper’s style perfectly. It’s a hard track, which is why the concept behind the seductive, slow jam “Paradise Island” is such a nice change of pace—in theory. While this dancehall reggae track has an angelic, commercial rhythm to it, the hook could be a bit more catchy and his rap cadence just doesn’t mesh well with the Caribbean vibe that he’s going for. “Logic,” with its hypnotic, psychedelic guitar riff shows Ace to be a conscious rapper––with a convincing backbone.
It’s clear why the recordings by artist Rachel Troublefield have garnered TV licensing. Her moody, artful songs––spearheaded by the artist’s interesting vocal edge and electronic flourishes––have a quality that is richly produced and consistently mood-inducing. “What A Time” is interesting in the way it melds a heavy, downcast mood with positive, optimistic lyrics about a budding love affair. The breakup song “Muscle Memory” has an abiding sadness and roiling anguish that suggest the artist’s voice has a deep reservoir of emotion. She switches from remorseful to rejoiceful, however, with “Put Me In” an upbeat, energetic and inspirational tune with catchy pop chorus. Lots of talent and potential here.
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Stalkid
The Sweet Kill
Contact: stalkidCO@gmail.com Web: stalkid.bandcamp.com Seeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV Style: Alternative
Contact: thesweetkill@gmail.com Web: thesweetkill.com Seeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV Style: Dark Wave, Electro Rock
Dark, hypnotic and ultimately unsettling, these recordings by Minneapolis artist Stalkid (Roman Non) give off a spooky, hypnotic glow that illuminates a fine-line between desperation and insanity. “Dreams In The Witch House,” “My Heart Is A Stone” and “A Curse for Enemies” each has an appropriately imperfect, unvarnished quality, a rough authenticity that allows for an occasional off-key moment, all of it serving the unsettling vibe these songs emit. Along the way, the artist dishes surprises, like a fluid, blues-reeking guitar solo that’s fueled by “a hole where my soul used to be.” This is convincingly dire and ultimately unsettling stuff that takes us out of the club and into the asylum.
A project spearheaded by Pete Mills, the Sweet Kills’ recordings are rich with layers of audio ingenuity that invigorate each track and add to the dark, futuristic moods. “Night Terror Creeper,” for example, has electronic flair, including a bass tone that suggests a giant, burbling bug creature. The production skills here can’t be under-estimated. And the track’s stately strings and synth sirens accompany Mills’ voice, which has the ideal tone for the songs. “Burn” has a more alt-rock stance but has similarly strong and forceful drums. “Evil” has ‘80s techno elements, vivid imagery and strong sonic propulsion overall, although the dark lyrics are quite light on substance. Perhaps collaborate with a lyricist?
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Contact: edlunddavidinfo@gmail.com Web: soundcloud.com/edlunddavid Seeking: Film/TV Style: Instrumental R&B
Contact: gnesmith90@gmail.com Web: grantnesmith.bandcamp.com Seeking: Label, Film/TV, Distribution Style: Indie/Americana
From Sweden, David Edlund is a composer whose sensibility revels in the mysterious and otherworldly––but with a beat. A piece like “Privacy,” for example, might be ideal for an extraterrestrial space movie. Its eerily tolling bell and overall cloudy-with-a-chance of-cataclysm vibe are effective mood setters. Memorable for its creepy vocal effects and synth handclaps, “The West” could be a good fit for a rapper in search of an eerie track or for a filmmaker’s action-thriller soundtrack. “Days Gone By” conjures a murky nether-region with haunting melodies and an overall underwater atmosphere that’s given a nice accent by some bright notes from a mandolin. Overall, this is solid, though familiar, material.
These acoustic recordings by Grant Nesmith and his backups (including pedal steel and beat box) have a casual, mellow vibe, a wistful and bittersweet Americana twang, that is sometimes alluring. Nesmith’s high-pitched voice complements the mood in “Gone So Fast” with its message of life’s fleeting moments. Alas, the song is not structured to peak in a satisfying way. The mood shifts to upbeat/mid-tempo and breezy for “Every Night” whose sad undertones (pedal steel again) serve a song about a lonesome, solitary life. “Rise” rides a dreamy, somber pace which shifts to a heavy but equally sluggish guitar riff. We suggest Nesmith structure his future songs to deliver more drama, energy and pacing.
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Officer
Contact: scarlettangerines@gmail.com Web: soundcloud.com/scarlettangerines Seeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV Style: Alt-Rock
Contact: meijin@ei-pr.com Web: soundcloud.com/iamofficer Seeking: Interviews Style: Alternative/Dark Indie
Recordings by Minnesota fivesome The Scarlet Tangerines demonstrate a consisently unfortunate disconnect between the band and its singer. In fact, instead of enhancing the work of these performers, the recording/mixing does quite the opposite. “The Night,” “Let Me Go” and “Undo You” are each plagued by a number of sonic issues. Bottom line is that the guitars, drums and vocals seem to have trouble lining up––even guitar flourishes sound off-key and oddly miss the beat. The biggest victim, however, is Heidi, whose flat-energy vocals sound as if they were recorded in a dead room without the band behind her. We suggest the band plug in, rock out and record live-in-studio to see what happens.
Together with his tight band, London-based Dc Logan (aka Officer) emits a sound that, though organic at its core (with tasty fuzz distortion on the guitar leads), is leavened with a lush bed of electronics. And the plaintive intelligence in his voice gives life to his poetic, penetrating lyrics which, while occasionally clunky, are most often compelling. “Tilt the Clox” demonstates a vocal range that climbs to a touching falsetto. On the film soundtrack-friendly “Heavening” he confesses “All my crimes are just for you.” The more upbeat “Pylon Moon” has a cool bassline and emits a lyric intensity along with an abrasive guitar solo. Officer’s songs could be of interest to filmmakers known for relationship dramas.
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Harvard & Stone
Hollywood, CA
Contact: mike@earshotmedia.com Web: 18thandaddison.com Players: Tom Kunzman, vocals, guitar and bass; Kait DiBenedetto, vocals, guitar and keyboard; Brian Dylla, drums
Musicianship: Both strive to make it known to their audience that they are more than willing to put in the hard work to fine-tune their skill sets. Kunzman showcases long-term guitar training and vocal precision, while DiBenedetto’s poised yet energetic persona radiates through confident lyrics and impressive bass riffs. In recording, their instrumental abilities are reversed, which proves that they are not afraid to venture into learning the other’s strengths and become more wellrounded musicians. Performance: 18th & Addison held the audience’s attention from their first guitar strum until their last drum hit. They focused on introducing fans old and new to the sounds of their current EP, while also including some throwbacks from their previously released work. Overall, their setlist was chock-full of upbeat
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tunes and earworm lyrics. The band not only strives to put on an exciting show, but they also make a point to get their audience involved in intimate musical connections. Throughout their set, they were not afraid to pump up the crowd with entertaining banter, encouraging the crowd to sing along with them. It honestly took a lot of willpower to not want to bust out some fun dance moves, due to the energy radiating from the stage.
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Material: New Jersey-based duo 18th & Addison sophisticatedly blend elements of rock and pop that span decades. In their latest release, Old Blues / Modern Love, familiar pop-punk elements derived from beloved bands like Paramore and Good Charlotte are apparent in combination with anthemic modern radio rock inclusions in the vein of Neon Trees, and funk punk influences from the likes of The Ramones. A listener’s interest can easily be piqued from their focus on male-female harmonies and sharing of lead vocals.
Summary: 18th & Addison are no strangers to traveling around to promote their music, so don’t expect them to be shying away from the live performance scene anytime soon. They showcase a professionalism that radiates throughout their recorded work, and even more so in their stage presence. They are here to not only release meaningful-yet-earcatching music, but to eventually become a household name. – Heather Allen you want from me/I try to let it be/ it’s time to set me free/cause I don’t know what you want from me.
Rockwood Music Hall
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Musicianship: Bell, currently exploring more of her rootsy side, also references a warm jazz sound, the genre in which her career originated. She has power in her voice, but does not exploit it, a common pitfall when those tools are at your disposal. She employs a backing instrumental duo, comprised of fellow Colorado musicians, who create a solid enough background for her vocals. She enlists guitarist Chris Daniels, for a solo, a good way to infuse variety into the mix.
feelings about time passing, dreams deferred, renewed dreams and the changing nature of relationships. The title track “Back Seat” sets the tone for the show: I’m not willing to take a back seat/ while that dream’s passed me by/while the times of obligation it kept me safe here for some time/I find all the inspiration that I haven’t seen for miles/was giving me directions from the back seat all the while. In “I Don’t Know What You Want From Me,” a more haunting, bluesy number, Bell questions the status of a relationship: Through the years the expectation never ceases to amaze…I don’t know what
Performance: While Bell’s presentation was inviting, at the top of the set, she announced that she wasn’t going to speak, just sing. Audiences are excited to learn more about the human side of an artist beyond what the song can tell them, (since you can’t assume the song is necessarily about the artist per se), whether it’s any relevant backstory, an offhanded quip or an observation. This can only serve to strengthen the relationship between the audience and the performer. To her credit, Bell did maximize her time on stage, and from a musical standpoint the songs hung together. Summary: It is empowering to witness someone reinvent herself while hanging on to her dreams; however, audiences want to share in that experience more fully. Bell might take extra time to address her narrative by not solely depending on the song’s content. – Ellen Woloshin
A BUNCH OF JERKS Midway Café
Boston, MA
Contact: jerk@abunchofjerks.com Web: abunchofjerks.com Players: Stabby, vocals; Mike, guitar; Bat, bass; Ethan, drums Material: Ever wondered what happens when a band’s Give A Damn breaks? Study this posse of jerks for the answer. Built for
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to their flavor. Rather, their sound comes marinated in the pure elation of spreading a fabulous cacophony. That is not to say their beats remain stationary; many of their most arresting moments come with an unexpected tempo shift or electrified guitar bridge soaking up the spotlight. Despite persistent incomprehensibility, tattooed sex kitten Stabby elicits bewitching vocals and, most potently, a mesmerizing stage presence. How she moves in high heels is nothing short of miraculous.
fun, the self-described kitten rock quartet bleeds loud, fast and louder punk without a speck of concern for decorum. From morbid opener “Dirtnap” to screechings about pitbull acceptance, everything about the band encapsulates the glorious righteousness of not giving a shit. Musicianship: It’s not that they’re bad players. It’s more that virtuosity isn’t key
Performance: While Stabby wins the award for best poses and lunatic mugging, honorable mention goes to guitarist Mike, who draws the eye in his sensible skirt. When the axesmith faced a technical snafu, the singer made an admirable effort at providing amusing patter as he scrambled for a fix. A sign taped to an amp proclaimed their name, yet the vocalist could have used that moment to identify the group’s individual players. After their final song, the sparse, snow storm-braving audience (evidently filled primarily with friends and family) called for more, resulting in a twosong encore. Summary: Music is to be enjoyed by everyone, including the players; therefore, A Bunch of Jerks has their hearts in the right place. With no fucks left to give, they’re doing exactly what they know best—cutting loose among friends. It’s a refreshingly real lack of calculation that can’t be knocked. The flipside is that they come unwashed, more partygoers with instruments than seasoned performers. But, as with all things punk, to expect otherwise is to be square. Just bathe in the noise and smile. –Andy Kaufmann
Los Angeles, CA
Material: Hailing from Austin, TX, Cowboy Diplomacy takes the fundamentals of alternative rock and blues, and decorates them in a sound all its own. The band’s songs are percussiondriven, punctuated with energetic guitar riffs, prominent hooks and lyrics that range from sexy to serious. Doing great justice to their classic influences, there is something uniquely evocative and primal that sets the band apart. Musicianship: Singer Ian Cochran’s voice comes from what sounds like a deep well; part alt-rock gravel and part mid-century croon, the kind of voice that quiets a room and draws even the cynics in. Matt Whilden on drums is a standout, his pristine timing, feel and power matched only by his eye-catching charisma. Billy Boswell shows incredible prowess on lead guitar, exhibiting rhythmic consistency, accented by knockout solos and wailing, deeply satisfying riffs. Brad Bentley wows on bass, making complicated and smart finger work on the fretboard look like a walk in the park. Performance: Cowboy Diplomacy started with “Long Time Coming,” a driving, unapologetic tune. The set flowed well, keeping the energy up, but bringing heart and respite when it was
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Contact: diplomacyforcowboys@gmail.com Web: cowboydiplomacymusic.com Players: Ian Cochran, lead vocals, guitar; Brad Bentley, bass guitar; Billy Boswell, lead guitar; Matt Whilden, drums
COWBOY DIPLOMACY due. Things revved up even more when they got to “Wet,” a particularly strong, sensual number with shredding guitars and creative transitions. Music aside, the band is a blast to watch. They each had a distinct choreography to their jumps and leaps about the stage, but seemed to come together for a perfect rock & roll tableau at just the right instant. “Some Kind of Way” arrived at an ideal moment in the set; slower, more ballad-like and allowing the crowd and band to catch their breath. They ended with “Burn Down the Road,” a poignant, emotional number that showed the depth and breadth of what this group can do. The audience was deeply engaged, with ecstatic responses ranging from
the profane to the religious. There is some room to grow when it comes to stage banter and audience interaction, but mainly because this is the kind of band the fans want to connect with. Summary: With influences ranging from Metallica to Hozier, and peppered with hints of Tom Waits and even some roots music, Cowboy Diplomacy brings an impressive repertoire of outright bangers and the capacity for emotionally charged, thought-provoking music. This band transcends its genre, embracing something far more eclectic, interesting and exciting than a generic label could ever hope to define. – L.T. Tannenbaum March 2020
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Sheraton Stage
Anaheim, CA
Material: No stranger to the spotlight after his appearance on the 13th season of American Idol in 2014, Sam Woolf delivered grounded, seemingly effortless vocals on the Sheraton lounge stage, accompanied by producerguitarist Orion Meshorer. With a solid presence and confident delivery, Woolf’s music was easy to absorb and added a beautiful presence to the room. His engagement with the crowd, however, felt limited. There was almost no interaction with his audience between songs, which would have been a great addition, given his natural musicality and clear body-soul connection to the music. Musicianship: Opening the set with original track “You,” Woolf delivered a delicious warmth in his vocals. Clearly used to playing together, Woolf and Meshorer worked well on stage and needed little in the way of communication to flow naturally between songs. Meshorer’s switch from keys to the Martin guitar—and a surprise appearance by Daniel Feldman on cajon—added to the energy of the overall performance and provided a welcome shift in momentum on
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Contact: steve@firesetsfire.com Web: namm.org/thenammshow/2020/events/ sam-woolf Players: Sam Woolf, lead vocals and guitar; Orion Meshorer, keys and guitar; Daniel Feldman, cajon
the stage with a tightly syncopated, paireddown cover of Morgan Wallen’s popular track, “Whiskey Glasses.”
the evening, made clear that all three musicians have put serious time into their craft and have built solid interplay skills.
Performance: On his original, “What More Can I Say,” Woolf did not disappoint, delivering his trademark seamless octave leaps and stunning vocal runs. The addition of Meshorer on keys and guitar and Feldman on the cajon added just enough support to the melodic vocals without overpowering the tune. The group’s gentle covers of Florida Georgia Line’s “Holy,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’,” which closed
Summary: With an overall mellow vibe and his natural, easy, solid performance, Sam Woolf is a gifted singer-songwriter who knows who he is and sings from the heart. He remains understated and beautiful to the ear with a simple, soulful delivery and great use of space and timing. His originals are melodic and invitational, and the lyrics are honest, resulting in an authentic musical unfolding. Definitely one to watch. – Andrea Beenham
THE PROVEN ONES The Mint
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: DougDeutschPR1956@gmail.com Web: TheProvenOnes.com Players: Kid Ramos, guitar; Brian Templeton, vocals; Anthony Geraci, keys and piano; Willie J. Campbell, bass, Jimi Bott, drums; Joe Mack, trumpet; Chris Mercer, saxophone Material: The Proven Ones are categorized as blues music but, man, there are so many influences oozing out of these guys. They played a lot of blues, yes, but it was frosted with sweet icing like chocolate R&B, vanilla country and strawberry rock & roll. Super enjoyable songs 56 March 2020
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held down the rhythm section with remarkable accuracy. All the while dancing around and having a great time, they had an infectious influence on everyone in the room as one and all sang and boogied to thunderous beats. Geraci is a great piano player. Adding some well placed rhythm and beautiful leads, his layers of groove are a readily welcomed treat to an already juicy set. Mack and Mercer are more icing on the cake. This delightfully sweet music is taken up a notch when they add their own style of trumpet and sax. Is Joe (Bonamassa) missing you guys, yet?
were played that had some super fun twists. The songs are all written with catchy rhythms and even catchier grooves. Songs like “Get Love,” with its Southern Rock feel and heart-warming lyrics, get you tapping your toes ‘n shakin’ what the good lawd gave ya. Musicianship: All the players from The Proven Ones are top notch. Ramos came out firing from the hip and hitting all targets in songs like “Don’t Leave Me This Way” and “Somebody Loan Me A Dime.” A shredding blues guy with superb tone and a tasteful approach makes for an awe-inspiring performance. Campbell and Bott were made for each other as they
Performance: The performance was good. The stage was crowded with cables, guitars, amps and people, but The Proven Ones proved that they came to play. Templeton was excellent in addressing the crowd and keeping them involved. Directing traffic and making sure the songs went smoothly must be in a lead man’s job description, because while belting out the tunes he played traffic controller and all with a good voice. “You Ain’t Done” was by far the best Templeton tune on the set list. Summary: The Proven Ones are a very tight and well rehearsed group. True to their name, they are proven musicians from all walks of life. Numerous accolades include Grammy nominations, Lifetime Achievement Awards, Blues Music Awards, Blues Foundation nominations and Cascade Blues Association Awards. Having played with the likes of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Radio Kings, Sugar Ray, James Harmon, Smokin’ Joe Kubek, Rod Piazza, The Pretenders, Janiva Magness, John Mayall, Freddie King, T-Rex and Buddy Guy, The Proven Ones are a band not to be missed. – Pierce Brochetti
having individual moments to shine though not exactly interacting with each other. Rocky Kuner is a talented vocalist; her pitch is clean and she carries great support for powerful vocal lines. Not much is to be complained about in musicianship, as the band is clearly well rehearsed and well polished.
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Molly Malone’s
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: yynotband@gmail.com Web: yynotband.com Players: Rocky Kuner, vocals; Billy Alexander, guitar, background vocals; Tim Starace, bass; Kyle Brian Abbott, drums Material: Due to a pretty drab house mix, it was difficult to get a good sense of the lyrical and melodic quality of some of the songs. After checking over their recorded material to get a clearer picture, the heavy Rush influences were more obvious. The song structures are clear
and distinct, punctuated by truly remarkable players. “Another Trip Around the Sun” and “She Said I Love the Rain” were standouts in the set. Particularly notable in the material are fairly sturdy arrangements—though some restraint could be interesting for song dynamics. Musicianship: Guitarist and bassist Billy Alexander and Tim Starace, respectively, are clearly top-notch players—not a single note out of place. Drummer Kyle Brian Abbott held his own as well, and blended into the songs with formidable backing power. The trio set up the picture of a home-cooked rock band, each
Performance: Small stages are tough for rock bands; there is less room for impactful movement, less room for crowd interactions, less room for showboating, all things that rock bands love to utilize for their shows. That being said, YYNOT did an excellent job maneuvering the difficult space—much to the delight of their audience. However, creating a cohesive image is very important for a band like this. Kuner is an asset: appealing to a younger demographic, as well as carrying pop tonalities that set this group apart from any other Rush tribute band. She needs to act like it and own the stage confidently. She is a rockstar after all. Summary: YYNOT is doing a lot of things right. Talented players, solid songs and good arrangements make for a great start. What YYNOT needs to do now is, as they say, “turn it up to 11.” Make the live show more bombastic, make the arrangements dramatic and exciting, treat yourself as a legend in the making. All of these things are pieces of the puzzle; putting it all together, breaking free of your influences and cutting a path as more than just another rock band, will be the keys to the kingdom. – Kara Bradford
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Directory of Everything Indie Promo, Labels, Marketing and Media Relations Music-makers tap into this list to connect with indie labels, marketing experts and inside publicists. Plus there’s loads of contact info to aid in promoting your career: swag & t-shirt manufacturers, CD/vinyl duplicators, blog sites, social media tools and more. INDIE LABELS 1-2-3-4 GO! RECORDS 420 40th Street #5 Oakland, CA 94609 510-985-0325 Email: store@1234gorecords.com Web: 1234gorecords.com *not actively accepting demos 300 ENTERTAINMENT 112 Madison Ave New York, NY 10016 Email: info@threehundred.biz Web: 300ent.com Notable Artists: Young Thug, Shy Glizzy, Famous Dex, Anna of the North 4AD RECORDS 17-19 Alma Rd. London, SW 18, 1AA, U.K. +44 20 8870 9724 Email: demos@4ad.com Web: 4ad.com Roster: Camera Obscura, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Atlas Sound, Zomby Additional locations: 134 Grand Street New York, NY 10013 212-995-5882 2035 Hyperion Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 213-341-4823 88RISING New York, NY Contact: Sean Miyashiro Email: shop@88rising.com Web: 88rising.com Notable Artists: Joji, Rich Brian, AUGUST 08 825 RECORDS, INC. 825 48th St. Brooklyn, NY 347-240-5417 Email: mattyamendola@825records.com Web: 825Records.com Styles/Specialties: Artist development, solo artists, singer/songwriters, pop, rock, R&B 10TH PLANET RECORDS P.O. Box 10114 Fairbanks, AK 99710 Email: 10planet@mosquitonet.com Web: 10thplanet.com A12 ENTERTAINMENT Email: contact@a12entertainment.com Web: a12entertainment.com, facebook.com/A12Entertainment Contact: Ashley Di Buduo Styles/Specialties: All genres, with a focus in Rock, Alternative, Metal, IndieRock, Classic Rock, Indie-Pop A389 RECORDINGS P.O. Box 12058 Baltimore, MD 21281 Email: dom@a389records.com Web: a389records.com AARON RECORDS P.O. Box 428 Portland, TN 37148 615-325-3340 Email: aaronrecords@aol.com Web: aaronrecords.com ACCIDENTAL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. E-mail: Hello@accidentalentertainment. com Styles: ALL: alternative, indie, rock, acoustic, Latin, electronic/pop, classical, international. Services: Music licensing and sync, artist and composer development / representation, publishing and admin.
*Please request via email to submit material Adam Moseley, Allison Wright Clark, Emily Sonneborn, A&R A-F RECORDS P.O. Box 71266 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Email: demos@a-frecords.com Web: a-frecords.com *Currently accepting demos ACTIVATE ENTERTAINMENT 5062 Lankershim Bl. #174 N. Hollywood CA 91601pr 818-505-0669 Email: submissions@activate1.com Contact: Jay Arthur Genres: Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul, Rock, Country ALIAS RECORDS 838 E. High St. #290 Lexington, KY 40502 Email: accounts@aliasrecords.com Web: aliasrecords.com Styles/Specialties: indie-rock, singersongwriters, electronica Distribution: ADA *No unsolicited material ALLIGATOR RECORDS New Material P.O. Box 60234 Chicago, IL 60660 773-973-7736 Email: info@allig.com Web: alligator.com ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES P.O. Box 419092 San Francisco, CA 94141 510-596-8981 Fax 510-596-8982 Email: mail@alternativetentacles.com Web: alternativetentacles.com Styles/Specialties: punk rock, spokenword, underground *Unsolicited material accepted AMATHUS MUSIC Attn: A&R P.O. Box 95 Hewlett, NY 11557 Email: demo@amathusmusic.com Web: amathusmusic.com Contact: Chris Panaghi Styles/Specialties: dance music, electronic, pop *Accepts Demos AMERICAN EAGLE RECORDINGS 12 Lake Forest Court West St. Charles, MO 63301 888-521-8146 Fax 314-965-5648 Email: info@americaneaglerecordings. com Web: americaneaglerecordings.com AMERICAN LAUNDROMAT RECORDS P.O. Box 85 Mystic, CT 06355 860-460-8903 Email: americanlaundromat@hotmail. com Web: alr-music.com *Not accepting demos *Business inquires only AMHERST RECORDS 5221 Main St. Ste 2 Williamsville, NY 14221 716-883-9520 Email: info@amherstrecords.com Web: amherstrecords.com ANTI2798 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 213-413-7353 Email: publicity@epitaph.com Web: anti.com, facebook.com/antirecords
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Styles/Specialties: indie-rock, pop, electronic and many more Roster: Vampire Weekend, Sonic Youth, Queens of the Stone Age, the National, Warpaint, the xx, Yo La Tengo and the New Pornographers Distribution: ADA Additional location: 2035 Hyperion Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 213-341-4823 BIELER BROS. RECORDS 4100 N. Powerline Rd., Ste. U-5 Pompano Beach, FL 954-979-4781 Email: info@bielerbros.com Web: bielerbros.com *If you are interested in submitting your music, please send audio or video LINKS only. We DO listen to all submissions BIG DEAL RECORDS 15503 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 300 Encino, CA 91436 818-922-0807 Email: Info@bigdealmusicgroup.com Web: bigdealmusic.com Styles/Specialties: pop, rock, R&B *No unsolicited material Additional locations: 115 29th Ave. S. Nashville,TN 37212 615-942-8328 15 West St. 12th Floor New York, NY 10010 212-518-2668 BIG NOISE 11 S. Angell St., Ste. 336 Providence, RI 02906 401-274-4770 Email: al@bignoisenow.com Web: bignoisenow.com Roster: Artists have included Christina Aguilera, Katharine McPhee, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paul Doucette (Matchbox Twenty), Little Anthony & the Imperials, Jim Brickman, J. Geils, Bela Fleck. *We are currently accepting demo submissions. Please call or email first. BIT RIOT P.O. Box 647 LaGrange, IL 60525 Email: info@bitriotrecords.com Web: bitriotrecords.com, facebook.com/ bitriotrecords BLACKBERRY RECORDS 370 Towne Center Blvd. Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-206-4600 Email: blackberry@blackberryrecords. com Web: facebook.com/blackberryrecords BLACK DAHLIA MUSIC P.O. Box 631928 Highlands Ranch, CO 80163 505-672-0333 Email: blackd@blackdahlia.com Web: blackdahlia.com BLACKHEART RECORDS 636 Broadway New York, NY 10012 212-353-9600 Email: blackheart@blackheart.com Web: blackheart.com Styles/Specialties: all styles *Unsolicited material accepted, ATTN: A&R Dept. BLOODSHOT RECORDS 3039 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60618 773-604-5300
Download at musicconnection.com/industry-contacts Email: bshq@bloodshotrecords.com Web: bloodshotrecords.com BLUE CANOE RECORDS Atlanta, GA & Tokyo Japan Web: bluecanoerecords.com BOMP/ALIVE NATURALSOUND RECORDS 919 Isabel, Unit G Burbank, CA 91506 Email: mailorder@bomprecords.com, label@alive-records.com Web: bomp.com, alivenergy.com Contact: Patrick Boissel Roster: the Black Keys, Two Gallants, Buffalo Killers, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Soledad Brothers, The Warlocks, the Black Lips, SSM, Brimstone Howl, Trainwreck Riders, Black Diamond Heavies, Bloody Hollies Distribution: Lumberjack Mordam Music Group *Unsolicited material accepted. We are a small team, but we listen to it all. Do not contact us, we will contact you if we dig what we hear. BOOSWEET RECORDS P.O. Box 45256 Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-613-3535 Styles/Specialties: jazz, jazz fusion, smooth jazz, R&B, pop, reggae, hip-hop, rap, rock, metal, guitar instrumental, alternative Roster: Miguel Mega, Kiko Loureiro, Vernon Neilly, Marcelo Roacio, Edu Ardanuy BRAINFEEDER RECORDS Los Angeles, CA Email: bfcustomerservice@diystro.com Web: brainfeedersite.com Roster: Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, Flying Lotus BRIDGE NINE RECORDS 119R Foster St., Bldg. 4 Ste. 3 Peabody, MA 01960 978-532-0666 Email: info@bridge9.com BLACK ROSE PRODUCTIONS Tri-Main Center 2495 Main St. Buffalo,NY 14214 Email: blackroseproductions@gmail.com Web: blackrosemusicpub.com BURNSIDE RECORDS 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Ste 226 Portland, OR 97203 503-231-0876 Email: marly@bdcdistribution.com Web: burnsidedistribution.com CANADIAN RECORDING SERVICES LTD. Vancouver, Canada 604-985-0679, 866-888-6464 Email: mimi@ canadianrecordingservices.com Web: canadianrecordingservices.com Styles/Specialties: all genres, offers free studio referral and project coordination services CANYON RECORDS P.O. Box 61564 Phoenix, AZ 85052 800-268-1141 Email: canyon@canyonrecords.com Web: canyonrecords.com CASTLE RECORDS 106 Shirley Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075 615-430-0244 Email: rufuswendy@live.com Web: castlerecords.com CELESTIAL HARMONIES Division of Mayflower Music Corp. 1951 N. Wilmot Rd. Tucson, AZ 85712 520-326-4400 Fax 520-326-3333 Email: celestial@harmonies.com Web: harmonies.com CENTURY MEDIA The Century Family 12706 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 323-418-1400 Email: mail@centurymedia.com
Web: centurymedia.com *Unsolicited material accepted, see web for details CEXTON RECORDS P.O. Box 80187 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Offices in CA and NYC 949-766-1384 Email: johncexton@aol.com Web: cexton.com Contact: John Anello, Jr. Roster: Johnny Mandolin, Larry Luger, Chiz Harris w/ Conte Candoli, Doc Anello Trio, Tom Kubis Big Band, Jack Wood, Beach Front Property, Doc Anello & the Swing Machine Big Band, James L Dean Big Band, Reissues of Sinatra, Martin, Andante Duo Italian Music, Marie Anello Opera CD, Otaku in Crime Japanese Anime music Styles/Specialties: jazz, big band, swing and Italian-American artists Distribution: Indie, point of purchase, Internet, specialty stores CLEOPATRA RECORDS 11041 Santa Monica Blvd., PMB 703 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-477-4000 Fax 310-312-5653 Web: cleopatrarecords.com Contact: Brian Perera, Tim Yasui Styles/Specialties: gothic, rock, metal, rap, R&B, dance, classics, soundtracks CLICKPOP RECORDS P.O. Box 5765 Bellingham, WA 98227 Email: dave@clickpoprecords.com Web: clickpoprecords.com
DANGERBIRD RECORDS 3801 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 323-665-1144 Email: info@dangerbird.com Web: dangerbirdrecords.com Roster: Juiceboxxx, *Repeat Repeat, A. Sinclair, Holly Miranda DAY 6 ENTERTAINMENT 716 Oak Circle Drive East Mobile,AL 36609 251-662-3257 Contact: Cynthia Corral Email: newtalent@day6entertainment. com Web: day6entertainment.com
DEAD TRUTH RECORDINGS 9238 N.W. 13th Pl. Coral Springs, FL 33071 Email: deadtruthrecordings@gmail.com Web: deadtruthrecordings.com
EARWIG MUSIC COMPANY, INC. 2054 W. Farwell Ave., Ste G Chicago, IL 60645-4963 773-262-0278 Email: info@earwigmusic.com Web: earwigmusic.com
DEEP SOUTH RECORDS P.O. Box 17737 Raleigh, NC 27619 919-844-1515 Email: info@deepsouthentertainment. com Web: deepsouthentertainment.com DEATHBOMB RECORDS Los Angeles, CA Web: deathbombarc.com Notable Artists: JPEGMAFIA, clipping
CMH RECORDS 2898 Rowena Ave., #201 Los Angeles, CA 90039 800-373-8073 Email: info@cmhrecords.com Web: cmhrecords.com Styles/Specialties: country, bluegrass, electric, children’s, Christmas
DELOS PRODUCTIONS P.O. Box 343 Sonoma, CA 95476 800-364-0645, 707-996-3844 Email: orders@delosmus.com Web: delosmusic.com Styles/Specialties: classical
CONCORD RECORDS 100 N. Crescent Dr., Garden Level Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-385-4455 Email: submissions@ concordmusicgroup.com Web: concordmusicgroup.com Roster: Karrin Allyson, George Benson, Casey Abrams, Nat Adderley
DUALTONE RECORDS 3 McFerrin Ave. Nashville, TN 37206 615-320-0620 Email: info@dualtone.com Web: dualtone.com ENTERTAINMENT ONE MUSIC US 200 Varick St. New York, NY 10014 Web: entertainmentone.com
DELMARK RECORDS 4121 N. Rockwell Chicago, IL 60618 773-539-5001 Fax 773-887-0329 Email: jazzpromo@delmark.com Web: delmark.com
COMPASS RECORDS 916 19th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37212 800-757-2277, 615-320-7672 Fax 615-320-7378 Email: info@compassrecords.com Web: compassrecords.com
DSPB 237 Cagua N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-266-8274 Email: dsbp@dsbp.cx Web: dsbp.cx
DCD2 MUSIC Email: info@dcd2records.com Web: dcd2records.com
CLOSED SESSIONS Chicago, IL Email: alex@closedsessions.com Web: closedsessions.com Notable Artists: Jamila Woods, Kweku Colins, Webster X
COMMUNION RECORDS London & Brooklyn Email: info@communionmusic.com Web: communionmusic.com Notable Artists: Michael Kiwanuka, Gotye, Tennis
Email: press@dragcity.com Web: dragcity.com
DISCHORD RECORDS 3819 Beecher St. N.W. Washington, DC 20007 703-351-7507 Email: dischord@dischord.com Web: dischord.com D’MAR ENTERTAINMENT, INC. 7723 Tylers Pl. Blvd., Ste. 275 West Chester, OH 45069 513-617-2392 Email: dmarentertainment@fuse.net Web: dmarentertainment.com Contact: Sheila A. Jordan Styles/Specialties: smooth jazz, R&B, gospel *Accepts unsolicited material
EAST 2 WEST COLLECTIVE 11022 Santa Monica Blvd, #350 Los Angeles, CA 90025 323-965-0852 Email: jlobel@e2wcollective.com Web: muchandhousepr.com Contact: Laura Ackermann, Senior Publicist EMPEROR JONES RECORDS P.O. Box 4730 Austin, TX 78765 Email: brutus@emperorjones.com Web: emperorjones.com EPITAPH RECORDS 2798 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 213-413-7353 Email: christine@epitaph.com Web: epitaph.com Styles/Specialties: alt-rock, punk Distribution: Indies *No unsolicited material ERASED TAPES RECORDS, LTD 174 Victoria Park Road London E9 7HD Great Britain Email: records@erasedtapes.com Web: erasedtapes.com Notable Artists: Nils Frahm, Masayoshi Fujita, Penguin Café Orchestra ESTRUS LLC P.O. Box 2125 Bellingham, WA 98227 Email: website@estrus.com Web: estrus.com *No unsolicited material EQUAL VISION RECORDS P.O. Box 38202 Albany, NY 12203-8202 518-458-8250 Fax 518-458-1312 Email: info@equalvision.com Web: equalvision.com Styles/Specialties: punk, hardcore, indie, emo, rock, pop, metal *No physical demos. Email links to stream your music (no downloads), with a biography
CRACKNATION Lombard, IL 60657 Email: info@cracknation.com Web: cracknation.com
DOMO RECORDS 11022 Santa Monica Blvd., #300 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-966-4414 Email: info@domocart.com Web: domomusicgroup.com Contact: Dino Malito Styles/Specialties: new age, world music, rock, soundtrack, ambient, electronic *If you are interested In submitting your music to us, please see our website
CROSSROADS ENTERTAINMENT 50 Fish Drive Arden, NC 28704 828-684-3066 Email: care@crossroadsmusic.com Web: crossroadsmusic.com
DOMINO RECORDS P.O. Box 47029 London, UK SW18 1EG Web: dominorecordco.com Notable Artists: Blood Orange, Arctic Monkeys, Animal Collective
FAT POSSUM RECORDS P.O. Box 1923 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-2828 Fax 662-234-2899 Email: matthew@fatpossum.com Web: fatpossum.com
CURB RECORDS 48 Music Sq. E. Nashville, TN 37203 615-321-5080 Web: curb.com, curb.com/licensing *No unsolicited material accepted
DOWNTOWN RECORDS New York, NY Email: hello@downtownrecords.com Web: downtownrecords.com Notable Artists: Smino, Mura Masa, Tei Shi
DAEMON RECORDS P.O. Box 1207 Decatur, GA 30031 Email: hello@daemonrecords.com Web: daemonrecords.com
DRAG CITY RECORDS P.O. Box 476867 Chicago, IL 60647 312-455-1015 Fax 312-455-1057
FAVORED NATIONS ENTERTAINMENT 17328 Ventura Blvd., #165 Encino, CA 91316 818-385-1989 Email: info@favorednations.com Web: favorednations.com Roster: See web Styles/Specialties: all styles are welcome (Label is co-owned by Steve Vai)
EYRST Portland, OR Web: eyrst.com Notable Artists: Neil Von Tally, The Last Artful, Dodgr. Myke Bogan
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Annual Directory of Everything Indie FEARLESS RECORDS 5870 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. E Los Angeles, CA 90016 Email: demos@fearlessrecords.com Web: fearlessrecords.com Styles: See website for details FERRET MUSIC 1290 Ave. of the Americas, 24th Fl. New York, NY 10104 Email: ferretstyle@ferretstyle.com Web: ferretstyle.com Distribution: Roadrunner Records, RED *See web for submission guidelines FERVOR RECORDS 1810 W. Northern Ave. A-5, Box 186 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Email: info@fervor-records.com Web: fervor-records.com *We do not accept unsolicited material FEVER RECORDS ATTN: Sal Abbatiello P.O. Box 219 Yonkers, NY 10710 914-725-0011 Email: info@feverrecords.com Web: feverrecords.com FIRST ACCESS ENTERTAINMENT 6725 Sunset Blvd. Ste. #420 Los Angeles, CA 90028 Email: la@firstaccessent.com Web: firstaccessent.com Published: see web How to Submit: no unsolicited material FONOVISA RECORDS Universal Music Group Miami, FL 33166 Web: universalmusica.com/fonovisa FOODCHAIN RECORDS 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 920 Hollywood, CA 90028 323-957-7900 Note: Please submit demos by mail FREDDIE RECORDS 5979 S. Staples St. Corpus Christi, TX 78413 361-992-8411 Fax 361-992-8428 Email: sales@freddierecords.com Web: freddiestore.com FRESH SELECTS Portland, OR Web: freshselects.bandcamp.com Notable Artists: The Last Artful, Dodgr, SiR, Mndsgn FRONTIER RECORDS P.O. Box 22 Sun Valley, CA 91353 818-759-8279 Email: betty@frontierrecords.com Web: facebook.com/thefrontierrecords Styles/Specialties: hardcore punk, OC punk, punk-pop, alternative rock Roster: Adolescents, Middle Class, Eddie & the Subtitles *Does not accept demos G2 RECORDS 14110 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 365 Dallas, TX 75254 972-726-9203 Fax 972-726-7749 Email: info@g2records.com Web: g2records.com GEORGE TOBIN MUSIC 102 N.E. 2nd St. Boca Raton, FL 33432 Email: Georgetobinmusic@aol.com Web: headlinerrecords.com GET HIP, INC. 1800 Columbus Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 412-231-4766 Fax 412-231-4777 Email: gregg@gethip.com Web: gethip.com GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL P.O. Box 220395 Brooklyn, NY 11222 Email: booking@ghostly.com Web: ghostly.com Notable Artists: Mary Lattimore, Tadd Mullinex, Matthew Dear, Kllo, Tycho GLASSNOTE RECORDS 770 Lexington Ave., 16th Fl. New York, NY 10065
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646-214-6000 Fax 646-237-2711 Web: glassnotemusic.com Roster: Phoenix, the Temper Trap, Mumford and Sons, Two Door Cinema Club, Givers, Oberhofer, Childish Gambino, Daughter, Little Green Cars, Robert DeLong, Flight Facilities, Half Moon Run, CHVRCHES, Foy Vance, Jeremy Messersmith, Panama Wedding Additional locations: Los Angeles 8201 Beverly Blvd, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Email: marc@glassnotemusic.com Contact: Marc Nicolas 323-822-4112 ext. 2279 London 10-11 Lower John St, Soho London W1F 9EB 020-7183-6887 Toronto 2450 Victoria Park, Ste. 1 Toronto, Ontario M2J 4A1 416-718-4424 GO-KUSTOM REKORDS & FILM P.O. Box 77750 Seattle, WA 98177 Email: gokustom@gmail.com Web: go-kustom.com GOOD YEARS Email: info@goodyearsinc.com Web: goodyearsinc.com Notable Artists: BANKS, Francis and the Lights, Jim-E Stack, LOYAL, Mick Jenkins and TTY HACIENDA RECORDS 1236 S. Staple St. Corpus Christi, TX 78404 361-882-7066 Email: hacienda@haciendarecords.com Web: facebook.com/haciendarecords HEADS UP INTERNATIONAL Concord Music Group 5750 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 450 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Email: submissions@ concordmusicgroup.com Web: concordmusicgroup.com/labels/ Heads-Up HOMESKILLET RECORDS Sitka, AK Email: galanin@gmail.com Web: homeskilletrecords.com HOPELESS RECORDS PO Box 495 Van Nuys, CA 818-997-0444 Email: ar@hopelessrecords.com Web: hopelessrecords.com *See web FAQ for submission guidelines HOT TOMATO RECORDS DEEP SOUTH ENTERTAINMENT P.O. Box 17737 Raleigh, NC 27619 919-844-1515 Email: info@deepsouthentertainment. com Web: deepsouthentertainment.com Additional Location: Nashville PO Box 121975 Nashville, TN 37212 615-953-4800 IAMSOUND RECORDS 524 N. Kilkea Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90048 Email: info@iamsound.com Web: iamsoundrecords.com Roster: Bleeding Knees Club, Banks, the Black Ghosts, Charli XCX, Florence and the Machine, Fools Gold, IO Echo, Kate Boy, Little Boots, Lord Huron, Men, MS MR, Newvillager, Nikki Lane, Salem ICEHOUSE MUSIC 952 Echo Ln., Ste. 380 Houston, TX 77024 713-463-6931 Fax 713-463-6929 Email: david@icehousemusic.com Web: icehousemusic.com Distribution: Brick and Morter, iTunes
IDOL RECORDS P.O. Box 140344 Dallas, TX 75214 Email: info@idolrecords.com Web: idolrecords.com INDIANOLA RECORDS 3014 Shelton Rd. Valdosta, GA 31606 Email: john@ indianolarecords.com Web: indianolarecords.com Styles: hardcore, metal, rock Distribution: E1 Entertainment INNOVATIVE LEISURE 2658 Griffith Park Blvd, #324 Los Angeles, CA 90039 Contact: Nat Nelson, Jamie Strong & Hanni El Khatib Email: info@innovativeleisure.net Web: innovativeleisure.net Notable Artists: BADBADNOTGOOD, Nosaj Thing, Rhye INTEGRITY LABEL GROUP 4050 Lee Vance View Colorado Springs, CO 80918 1-888-888-4726 Email: CustomerCare@integrityMusic. com Web: integritymusic.com Contact: David C. Cook *No unsolicited material Additional location: 1646 Westgate Circle, Suite 106 Brentwood, TN 37027 888-888-4726 INVISIBLE RECORDS P.O. Box 16008 Chicago, IL 60616 773-523-8316 Email: info@invisiblerecords.com Web: facebook.com/InvisibleRecords IPECAC RECORDINGS Email: info@ipecac.com Web: ipecac.com Contact: Greg Werckman Distribution: Fontana Roster: Fantomas, Melvins, Northern State, Dalek, Skeleton Key, Peeping Tom, Dub Trio JAGGO RECORDS 323-850-1819 Fax 323-850-1873 Email: studios@jaggo.com Web: jaggo.com/studios Styles/Specialties: pop, rock, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, soul, World music *Unsolicited material accepted JAGJAGUWAR 213 S. Rogers St. Bloomington, IN 47404 Contact: Darius Van Arman, Chris Swanson Email: radio@jagjaguwar.com Web: jagjaguwar.com Notable Artists: Bon Iver, Angel Olsen, Unknown Mortal Orchestra JAZZ LINK ENTERPRISES 3721 Columbia Dr. Longmont, CO 80503 303-776-1764 Email: hiblerjude@gmail.com Web: jazzlinkenterprises.com JONKEY ENTERPRISES 663 W. California Ave. Glendale, CA 91203 818-242-4034 Email: chuck@sonicsafarimusic.com Web: jonkey.com Contact: Chuck Jonkey Styles/Specialties: environmental, world, traditional, ethnic Distribution: Indies Roster: Chuck Jonkey, Carl Malone *No unsolicited material KALIMBA MUSIC, INC. 15260 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 1750 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818-528-7443 Email: admin@kalimbaentertainment. com Web: kalimba-music.com Styles/Specialties: adult contemporary jazz, smooth jazz, R&B Distribution: Online
KEMADO RECORDS 87 Guernsey St. Brooklyn, NY 11222 Email: info@kemado.com Web: kemado.com Roster: the Sword KILL ROCK STARS 819 SE 14th Loop Suite 106 Battle Ground, WA 98604 Email: krs@killrockstars.com Web: killrockstars.com *Accepting demos from active, touring bands KOCH RECORDS See E1 Music Group K RECORDS P.O. Box 7154 Olympia, WA 98507 360-786-1594 Email: mailorder@krecs.com Web: krecs.com Roster: Karl Blau, Aries, Jason Anderson Currently not accepting demos KRANKY Chicago, IL Email: krankyinfo@gmail.com Web: kranky.net Notable Artists: Stars of the Lid, Grouper, Tim Hecker LAMON RECORDS CORPORATION P.O. Box 1907 Mt Juliet, TN 37121 615-379-2121 Fax 615-379-2122 Email: dave@lamonrecords.com Web: lamonrecords.com Additional locations: Hollywood, CA 818-850-0625 Charlotte, NC 704-282-9910 LAZY BONES RECORDINGS 10002 Aurora Ave. N., Ste. 36 PMB 317 Seattle, WA 98133 310- 281-6232 Email: scott@lazybones.com Web: lazybones.com *At this time we are not accepting demos Additional Location: Melbourne, Australia (03) 9028 2200 LAZY S.O.B. RECORDINGS P.O. Box 4084 Austin, TX 78765 512-480-0765 Fax 512-499-0207 Email: LazySOB1@aol.com Web: lazysob.com LEG (Loggins Entertainment Group) 310-325-9997 Email: staff@backstageentertainment. net Web: backstageentertainment.net LEVIATHAN RECORDS P.O. Box 745 Tyrone, GA 30290 770-257-8697 Email: general@leviathanrecords.com Web: leviathanrecords.com LIT CITY TRAX London, UK Email: jcush@litcitytrax.com Web: litcitytrax.bandcamp.com Notable Artists: DJ Rashad, Visionist, J-Crush LITTLE FISH RECORDS P.O. Box 19164 Cleveland, OH 44119 216-481-1634 Email: littlefishrecords@gmail.com Web: littlefishrecords.com Contact: Greg David LIZARD SUN ENTERTAINMENT 1621 W. 25th St., Ste. 115 San Pedro, CA 90732 310-505-3958 Email: floyd@lizardsunentertainment. com Web: lizardsunentertainment.com
Download at musicconnection.com/industry-contacts Contact: Floyd Bocox, CEO & President Styles: country, pop, rock LOCAL ACTION London Email: info@localactionrecords.co.uk Web: localactionrecords.co.uk Notable Artists: Deadboy, Jammz, DAWN LOVECAT MUSIC P.O. Box 548, Ansonia Sta. New York, NY 10023 646-304-7391 Email: lovecatmusic@gmail.com Web: lovecatmusic.com LUAKA BOP 195 Chrystie, 602B New York, NY 10002 212-624-1469 Email: eric@luakabop.com Web: luakabop.com Styles/Specialties: pop, world *No unsolicited materials MACKAVENUE 18530 Mack Ave., Unit 299 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 800-875-8331 Email: info@mackavenue.com Web: mackavenue.com MAGGIE’S MUSIC P.O. Box 490 Shady Side, MD 20764 410-867-0642 Email: mail@maggiesmusic.com Web: maggiesmusic.com MAGNA CARTA RECORDS A-1 Country Club Rd. East Rochester, NY 14445 585-381-5224 Email: info@magnacarta.net Web: magnacarta.net Styles/Specialties: progressive metal *submit physical promo materials to above address % Demo Submissions *See website for details MALACO MUSIC GROUP, THE P.O. Box 9287 Jackson, MS 39286 800-272-7936, 601-982-4522 Email: malaco@malaco.com, demo@malaco.com Web: malaco.com MAMA RECORDS P.O. Box 26850 Tempe, AZ 85285 1-480-491-6430 Email: sales@summitrecords.com Web: summitrecords.com Styles/Specialties: jazz--big band, contemporary Distribution: hard goods: Allegro Media Group (North America); digital: IODA MANIFESTO RECORDS 1180 S. Beverly Dr., Ste. 510 Los Angeles, CA 90035 310-556-9800 Fax 310-556-9801 Email: esc@manifesto.com Web: manifesto.com Contact: Evan Cohen, Business Affairs Styles/Specialties: rock, indie, Brit-pop, punk Roster: Alice Cooper, Dead Kennedys, Tom Waits Distribution: MVD *No unsolicited material MARSALIS MUSIC 323 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02139 617-354-2736 Web: marsalismusic.com *Not accepting any artist submissions MATADOR RECORDS 134 Grand St. New York, NY 10013 703-915-1211 Email: info@matadorrecords.com Web: matadorrecords.com Styles/Specialties: all styles *Unsolicited material accepted MEGA TRUTH RECORDS P.O. Box 4988 Culver City, CA 90231 Email: jonbare@aol.com Web: jonbare.net Contact: Jon Bare Styles/Specialties: blues and rock
MELLO MUSIC GROUP Tucson, AZ Email: info@mellonmusicgroup.com Web: mellomusicgroup.com Notable Artists: Oddisee, Open Miek Eagle, Apollo Brown MERGE RECORDS Chapel Hill, NC Email: merge@mergerecords.com Web: mergerecords.com Roster: Arcade Fire, Barren Girls, Caribou, Divine Fits, Ex Hex, She & Him, Teenage Fanclub, M. Ward and more. METAL BLADE RECORDS 5160 Van Nuys Blvd., #301 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Email: metalblade@metalblade.com Web: metalblade.com Styles/Specialties: heavy metal, progressive, rock *No unsolicited material Additional location: Metal Blade Records GMGH Marstallstrasse 14 73033 Goppingen, Germany METROPOLIS RECORDS P.O. Box 974 Media, PA 19063 610-595-9940 Email: demo@metropolis-records.com Web: metropolis-records.com *accept CD or CD-R formats or SoundCloud links MEXICAN SUMMER 87 Guernsey St. Brooklyn, NY11222 Email: info@mexicansummer.com Web: mexicansummer.com Notable Artists: Ariel Pink, Weyes Blood, Dungen MILAN ENTERTAINMENT Sherman Oaks,CA Web: milanrecords.com Styles/Specialties: soundtracks, electronic, world MIND OF A GENIUS (MOAG) Web: mindofagenius.co.uk Notable Artists: THEY, Gallant, ZHU MINT RECORDS P.O. Box 3613, M.P.O. Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 3Y6 604-669-MINT Email: info@mintrecs.com Web: mintrecs.com Roster: Hot Panda, Immaculate Machine, Fanshaw, Kellarissa, John Guliak *Accepts demos in CD in the mail with a handwritten note and contact info MILK RECORDS P.O. Box 35 Moreland LPO Coburg 3058 Victoria, Australia Email: milkrecordsmelbourne@gmail. com Web: milk.milkrecords.com.au Notable Artists: Courtney Barnett MIXPAK RECORDS Brooklyn, NY Email: info@mixpakrecords.com Web: mixpakrecords.com Notable Artists: Popcaan, Palmistry, Murio MORPHIUS RECORDS 100 E. 23rd St. Baltimore, MD 21218 410-662-0112 Email: info@morphius.com Web: morphius.com MOTION CITY RECORDS 1424 4th St., #604 Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-434-1272 Web: motioncity.com Styles/Specialties: alternative rock Roster: Velvet, Voodoo, Brent Fraser, 10 Pound Troy, UFO Bro, Drag, Wendy Bucklew MOUNTAIN APPLE COMPANY, THE 1330 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 001 Honolulu, HI 96814
808-597-1888 Fax 808-597-1151 Web: mountainapplecompany.com Styles/Specialties: traditional and contemporary Hawaiian MOUNTAIN HOME RECORDS 50 Fisk Drive Arden, NC 28704 828-684-3066 Email: care@crossroadsmusic.com Web: mountainhomemusiccompany.com Styles/Specialties: bluegrass *No unsolicited material MRG RECORDINGS Email: submissions@mrgrecordings. com Web: mrgrecordings.com, facebook. com/mrgrecordings Contact: A&R Styles/Specialties: rock, electronic, ambient, folk MUSIC iN CANNABIS 5062 Lankershim Bl. #174 N. Hollywood CA 91601 702-268-6078 text Email: submissions@MusicInCannabis. com Contact: Dr.J.Marley Genres: Music Inspired by & Dedicated to Cannabis (Distributed Worldwide by SONY & ALLIANCE) N. E. H. RECORDS 7915 Oxford Rd. Niwot, CO 80503 303-652-0199 Email: mmcpherson@nehrecords.com Web: nehrecords.com NEW PANTS PUBLISHING INC. & OLD PANTS PUBLISHING INC. 102 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Ste. 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-632-0227 Fax 719-634-2274 Email: rac@crlr.net Web: newpants.com, oldpants.com Contact: Robert A. Case Styles/Specialties: pop, rock, rap, R&B, country Roster: Stephanie Aramburo, Chad Steele, C. Lee Clarke, Tech T, James Becker, Kathy Watson, Lisa Bigwood, George Montalbano, Silence, Sherwin Greenwood, Joel Diehl, John Ellis and Phyllis Shaw. *Unsolicited material through management or lawyer only. Please contact before submitting NEW VISION MUSIC GROUP & NVM RECORDS 7306 Ann Cabell Lane Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804-350-4746 Email: newvisionmusicgroupnvmrecords. gmail.com Web: newvisionmusicgroup.com Styles/Specialties: New Country, Traditional Country, Bluegrass, Christian, Christian Country, Gospel & Americana NEW WEST RECORDS 2923 Berry Hill Dr. Nashville, TN 37204 615-385-4777 Web: newwestrecords.com Roster: see web *No unsolicited materials accepted NINJA TUNE P.O. Box 4296 London, SE11 4WW Email: demos@ninjatune.net Web: ninjatune.net/home Notable Artists: Bonobo, Actress, FaltyDL, The Bug *We are now only accepting demos in digital form NITRO RECORDS 7071 Warner Ave., Ste. F736 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Email: info@nitrorecords.com Web: facebook.com/nitrorecords Styles/Specialties: punk/pop Roster: see web NOISEY BY VICE Brooklyn, New York 11249 Email: noisey-media@vice.com Web: vice.com/en_us/section/music NONESUCH RECORDS 1633 Broadway
New York, NT 10019 212-707-2000 Email: info@nonesuch.com Web: nonesuch.com Roster: Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell, Gipsy Kings, kd lang, Randy Newman, Wilco, Brian Wilson, Stephen Sondheim, Kronos Quartet, Youssou N’Dour, Buena Vista Social Club, Laurie Anderson and more OGLIO RECORDS 3540 W. Sahara Ave., #308 Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-800-5500 Web: oglio.com Contact: Carl Caprioglio, Mark Copeland Roster: George Lopez, the Sparks, Jackie the Jokeman Martling, reissues, novelty, soundtracks, Beatallica OH BOY RECORDS P.O. Box 150222 Nashville, TN 37215 615-742-1250 Email: info@ohboy.com Web: ohboy.com *no unsolicited material accepted PAPER GARDEN RECORDS 170 Tillary St., Apt. 608 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Email: demos@papergardenrecords. com Contact: Bryan Vaughn Web: papergardenrecords.com Roster: Alcoholic Faith Mission, Darla Framer, Mighty Tiger, Pree PARMA RECORDINGS 223 Lafayette Rd. North Hampton, NH 03862 603-758-1718 Email: info@parmarecordings.com Web: parmarecordings.com PAUL WINTER P.O. Box 72 Litchfield, CT 06759 860-567 8796, 800-437-2281 Email: info@livingmusic.com Web: paulwinter.com, facebook.com/paulwintermusic/info PHIRE MUSIC GSB Building Center 1 Belmont Ave, Ste 8043 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 215-334-5814 Email: phiremusicmgmt@gmail.com Web: phiremusicmgmt.com Contact: Jamie Burrell (media), Brian McDaniel (other) Styles/Specialties: Artist development/ marketing and promotion, hip-hop, R&B, production Distribution: Independent PINCH HIT ENTERTAINMENT 2400 W. Carson St., Ste. 223 Torrance, CA 90501 Web: pinchhit.com Contact: Mike Naylor Styles/Specialties: alternative and pop POSI-TONE P.O. Box 2848 Los Angeles, CA 90294 310-871-2652 Email: info@posi-tone.com Web: posi-tone.com Styles/Specialties: jazz Roster: Orrin Evans, Jim Rotondi, Ralph Bowen, Brian Charette, Jared Gold, David Gibson, Ehud Asherie, Doug Webb PPL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP,INC PO Box 261488 Encino, CA 91426 310 317-0322 Email: pplzmi@aol.com *No unsolicited material accepted Contact: Maxx Diamond *No unsolicited material accepted. Must first email or write with SASE for permission. PRA RECORDS 212-860-3233 Email: pra@prarecords.com Web: prarecords.com Contact: Patrick Rains Styles/Specialties: jazz Roster: Jonatha Brooke, Randy Crawford,
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Annual Directory of Everything Indie David Sanborn, Curtis Stigers Distribution: Ryko PRAVDA RECORDS 4245 N Knox Ste 7 Chicago, IL 60641 773-763-7509 Email: kenn@pravdamusic.com Web: pravdamusic.com PRIMARILY A CAPPELLA P.O. Box D San Anselmo, CA 94979 415-419-5509 Email: harmony@singers.com Web: singers.com Styles/Specialties: a cappella *Unsolicited material accepted R&S RECORDS Email: andy@rsrecords.com Web: randsrecords.com Roster: James Blake, Nicolas Jaar, Paul White RAMP RECORDS Santa Barbara, CA Email: Info@ramprecords.com Web: ramprecords.com Styles/Specialties: Eclectic Roster: Michael McDonald, Jeff Bridges *No unsolicited material RAP-A-LOT RECORDS Houston, TX 77292 713-680-8588 Email: info@rapalotrecords.com Web: rapalotrecords.com RAZOR & TIE ENTERTAINMENT 214 Sullivan St., Ste. 5 New York, NY 10012 212-598-2200 Email: press@razorandtie.com Web: facebook.com/RazorandTie, razorandtie.com Roster: see website RED EYE MUSIC GROUP 505 Eno St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 877-733-3931 Email: info@redeyeworldwide.com Web: redeyeusa.com Note: no unsolicited material RED HOUSE RECORDS 916 19th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 800-757-2277, 615-320-7672 Email: info@compassrecords.com Web: redhouserecords.com *Unsolicited material accepted RELAPSE RECORDS P.O. Box 2060 Upper Darby, PA 19082 610-734-1000 Email: relapse@relapse.com Web: relapse.com Roster: High on Fire, Jucifer, Origin, Brutal Truth REMBA RECORDS P.O. Box 611 Montrose, CA 91021 818-244-5661 Email: michael@rembarecords.com Web: rembarecords.com Contact: Jennifer Russell, Michael Gayle Styles/Specialties: all styles REVELATION RECORDS P.O. Box 5232 Huntington Beach, CA 92615 714-842-7584 Email: webmaster@revhq.com Web: revelationrecords.com Styles/Specialties: hardcore, punk, emo and metal Roster: See website *Unsolicited material accepted RHYMESAYERS ENTERTAINMENT 2409 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405 612-977-9870 Email: info@rhymesayers.com Web: rhymesayers.com ROADRUNNER RECORDS Warner Music Group 1633 Broadway New York,NY 10019 212-275-2000 Web: roadrunnerrecords.com
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Styles/Specialties: rock *Unsolicited materials accepted, see web for details. ROCKZION RECORDS 673 Valley Dr. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310-379-6477 Email: rockzionrecords@rockzion.com Web: rockzion.com Styles/Specialties: Christian and crossover rock and film music ROIR (SAY ROAR!) (Reachout International Records) P.O. Box 150-460 Van Brunt Station Brooklyn, NY 11215 718-852-7647 Email: info@roir-usa.com Web: roir-usa.com Styles/Specialties: punk, reggae, rock *Demo Policy: Please submit all demos via MusicXray: musicxray.com ROTTEN RECORDS P.O. Box 56 Upland, CA 91785 909-920-4567 Email: radio@rottenrecords.com Web: rottenrecords.com Styles/Specialties: rock, punk, heavy metal *Unsolicited material accepted. No phone calls please ROUGH TRADE RECORDS 66 Golborne Rd. London, W10 5PS 713-388-4111 Email: enquiries@roughtrade.com Web: roughtrade.com Notable Artists: Princess Nokia, jennylee, Parquet Courts RRO ENTERTAINMENT P.O. Box 4263 Parker, CO 80134 Email: les@lesfradkin.com Web: rroentertainment.com SACRED BONES Brooklyn, New York Email: info@sacredbonesrecords.com Web: sacredbonesrecords.com Notable Artists: Amen Dunes, Zola Jesus, Jenny Hval SECRETLY CANADIAN 213 S. Rogers Bloomfield, IN 47404 812-335-1572 Email: info@secretlydistribution.com Web: secretlycanadian.com Notable Artists: Whitney, ANOHNI, serpentwithfeet, War On Drugs SHANGRI-LA PROJECTS P.O. Box 40106 Memphis, TN 38174 901-359-3102 Email: sherman@shangrilaprojects.com Web: shangrilaprojects.com SIX DEGREES RECORDS P.O. Box 411347 San Francisco, CA 94141 Email: licensing@sixdegreesrecords.com Web: sixdegreesrecords.com Roster: See web Distribution: Fontana * we do not accept unsolicited demos. SMILE RECORDS Los Angeles, CA Email: smilerecords@gmail.com Web: smilerecords.homestead.com/ homepage.html Contact: Tony Valenziano, President SONIC IMAGES ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 12400 Ventura Blvd., #268 Studio City, CA 91604 323-650-4000 Email: sonicimages@sonicimages.com Web: sonicimages.com SOULECTION Los Angeles Contact: Joe Kay, Head of A&R Web: soulection.com Notable Artists: Goldlink, Sango, Ta-ku SOUND KITCHEN STUDIOS, LLC 112 Seaboard Ln.
Franklin, TN 37067 615-579-4655 Email: iblonder@soundkitchen.com Contact: Ira Blonder Web: soundkitchen.com Specialities: All Genres *Unsolicited material accepted SOUNDSCAPES MEDIA GROUP 1534 N. Moorpark Road, #183 Los Angeles, CA 91360 Tel: 805-405-8078 Email: info@soundscapesmedia.com Styles/Specialties: Jazz, Acoustic, Vocal, Latin, Pop, Blues, Classic Rock, Classical HD Recordings and Distribution, Immersive formats * Unsolicited Material Accepted SPARROW RECORDS (Capitol CMG Label Group) 101 Winners Cir. Brentwood, TN 37027 615-371-4300 Email: info@capitolcmg.com Web: sparrowrecords.com Styles/Specialties: Christian *No unsolicited materials SST Records 406 Talbot St. Taylor, TX 76574 512-387-5331 Email: orders@sstsuperstore.com Web: sstsuperstore.com Styles/Specialties: rock, jazz, punk, progressive rock *Unsolicited material accepted STANLEY RECORDINGS 2126 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 213-483-0778 Email: info@stanleyrecordings.com Web: stanleyrecordings.com STONES THROW RECORDS, LLC 2658 Griffith Park Blvd, #504 Los Angeles, CA 90039 Email: losangeles@stonesthrow.com Web: stonesthrow.com Notable Artists: J Dilla, Dam-Funk, NxWorries SUB POP 2013 4th Ave., 3rd Fl. Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-8441 Fax 206-441-8245 Email: info@subpop.com Web: subpop.com Styles/Specialties: rock, alt. rock *No unsolicited material SUPREME ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL CORP. P.O. Box 1373 Agoura Hills, CA 91376 818-707-3481 Email: supreme2@earthlink.net Web: raggaforce.com Contact: J. Sarmiento Styles/Specialties: trance, Latin, reggae *No phone calls, please SURFDOG RECORDS 1126 S. Coast Hwy. 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-944-8000 Fax 760-944-7808 Email: demo@surfdog.com Web: surfdog.com Contact: Anita Strine Roster: Brian Setzer, Stray Cats, Richard Cheese, Gary Hoey, Rusty Anderson, Slightly Stoopid, Dan Hicks, Butthole Surfers, Gibby Haynes, Dylan Donkin, the Wylde Bunch *Unsolicited material accepted, see website SYMBIOTIC RECORDS P.O. Box 88456 Los Angeles, CA 90009 424-245-0416 Web: symbioticnation.com Syles/Specialties: All Roster: Ignacio Val, Eric Knight Services: Record Label *Accepts unsolicited material email links only—no phone calls SYMPATHY FOR THE RECORD INDUSTRY 120 State Ave., N.E. 134 Olympia, WA 98501 Email: sympathy13@aol.com Web: sympathyrecords.com
TANGENT RECORDS P.O. Box 383 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614-751-1962 Fax 614-751-6414 Email: info@tangentrecords.com Web: tangentrecords.com Contact: Andrew J. Batchelor, President Styles/Specialties: contemporary instrumental, rock instrumental, electronic, jazz-rock, world beat Distribution: self-distributed *Unsolicited material accepted TERRIBLE RECORDS Brooklyn, NY Contact: Ethan Silverman Email: ethan@terriblerecords.com Web: terriblerecords.com Notable Artists: Solange, Empress Of, Blood Orange THIN MAN ENTERTAINMENT P.O. Box 322 Torrance, CA 90507 310-320-8822 Email: submissions@ thinmanentertainment.com Web: thinmanentertainment.com Contact: Jeremy Meza Styles/Specialties: alternative rock, darkwave, deathrock, gothic, industrial, jazz, junk, punk and psychobilly THIRD MAN RECORDS 623 7th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203 615-891-4393 Email: storefront@thirdmanrecords.com Web: thirdmanrecords.com THUMP RECORDS P.O. Box 9605 Brea, CA 92822 Email: djultralight@thumprecords.com Web: thumprecords.com Contact: Bill Walker, CEO Styles/Specialties: Latin rap, old skool, rap, R&B, Latin, oldies, disco *New Artist submission guidelines: see website. TREASURE ISLE RECORDERS, INC. 2808 Azalea Pl. Nashville, TN 37204 615-297-0700 Email: fredvail@treasureislenashville.com TRUE PANTHER SOUNDS New York, New York Email: sound@truepanther.com Web: truepanther.com Notable Artists: Tobias Jesso Jr. London O’Connor URBAND & LAZAR Los Angeles, CA London 323-230-6592 Email: help@urbandlazar.com Web: urbandlazar.com Styles/Specialities: indie rock, alternative, s-s *We do no accept unsolicited material VAGRANT RECORDS 5566 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 323-302-0100 Email: info@vagrant.com Web: vagrant.com *We do not accept unsolicited demos VAN RICHTER RECORDS 2145 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way 4-219 Palm Springs, CA 92262 858-412-4329 Email: manager@vanrichter.net Web: vanrichter.net Styles/Specialties: industrial, gothic, metal *Accepts unsolicited material VAPOR RECORDS 1460 4th St., #300 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Email: webstar@vaporrecords.com Web: vaporrecords.com VICTORY RECORDS 346 N. Justine St., 5th Fl. Chicago, IL 60607 312-666-8661 Fax 312-666-8665 Email: contact@victoryrecords.com Web: victoryrecords.com *Accepts unsolicited demos
Download at Download at www.musicconnection.com/digital Download at musicconnection.com/industry-contacts musicconnection.com/industry-contacts North CA 91615 YEP Hollywood, ROC RECORDS 808-699-0680 WARP RECORDS 818-720-7846 Fax 818-792-7566 449-A Trollingwood Rd. Email: John@TreasureIsleStudio.com Sheffield London Email: Shelby@ariesofnoho.com Haw River, NC 27258 Web: warp.net Web: ariesofnoho.com 877-733-3931 URBAND LAZAR Contact: MJ&Shelby Email: usa@warprecords.com Email: info@yeprocmusicgroup.com Los Angeles, CA Styles: Funk, Jazz, Old School, R&B, Danny Soul, Notable Artists: Hudson Mohawke, Web: yeproc.com London Urban, Beat Brown,World Aphex Twin, Kelela 323-230-6592 Services: Consulting, Radio Airplay, Marketng, *not seeking unsolicited demos Email:Promotion, help@urbandlazar.com MARKETERS PROMOTERS Social On-Line Band/Management, Web: Networking, Video RECORDS Promotion and Internet 1 SEOurbandlazar.com EXPERTS WICKED COOL Publicity Styles/Specialities: Los 6th Angeles, 434 Ave., CA Ste.888-736-1489 6R indie rock, alternative, Web:York, 1seoexperts.com New NYs-s ARISTOMEDIA Contact: Michael Guy *We do no accept unsolicited material 347-229-2960 1620 16th Ave. S. Services: Providing cutting edge media and Email: scott@wickedcoolrecords.com Nashville, TN 37212 marketing VAGRANT RECORDS Web: wickedcoolrecords.com 615-269-7071 Fax 888-894-4934 5566 W. Washington Blvd. Email: info@aristomedia.com TWO SHEPS THAT PASS XL RECORDINGS Los Angeles, CA 90016 Web: aristomedia.com 401 Broadway, Ste. 804 (Beggars Group) 323-302-0100 New York, NYMews 10013 1Email: Codrington info@vagrant.com ARTISTS HOUSE MUSIC 646-613-1101 London, England W11 2EH Web: vagrant.com Web: artistshousemusic.org Email: info@twoshepsthatpass.com +44 (0) 20 8870 7511unsolicited demos *We do not accept Web: twoshepsthatpass.com Email: xl@xl-recordings.com BEHIND THE CURTAINS MEDIA 234 St. Ste #5 RECORDS VAN RICHTER 3606th MEDIA YEAR0001 Brooklyn, 11215 1040 Boulevard S.E., Ste. CWay 4-219 2145 E. NY Tahquitz Canyon Krukmakargatan 22,92262 118 51 347-699-4429 Atlanta, GA 30312 Palm Springs, CA Stockholm Sweden Contact: Michael Abiuso 404-577-8686 858-412-4329 Email: mike@behindthecurtainsmedia.com Email: Email: info@year001.com hello@360media.net Email: manager@vanrichter.net Web: behindthecurtainsmedia.com Web: Web: year0001.com 360media.net Web: vanrichter.net
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Los Angeles, CA 90004 323-658-7449 Email: lweir@larryweir.com Web: larryweir.com Specialties: Need radio airplay? Multiformat radio promotion LOGGINS PROMOTION 2530 Atlantic Ave., Ste. C Long Beach, CA 90806 310-325-2800 Email: staff@logginspromotion.com Web: logginspromotion.com Contact: Paul Loggins Styles/Specialties: all styles LOTOS NILE MARKETING P.O. Box 90245 Nashville, TN 37209 615-298-1144 Email: info@lotosnile.com Web: lotosnile.com LUCKIE & COMPANY 600 Luckie Dr., Ste. 150 Birmingham, AL 35223 205-879-2121 Email: press@luckie.com Web: luckie.com Additional location: 3160 Main St. Ste 200 Duluth, GA 30096 678-638-2600 Email: press@luckie.com LUCK MEDIA & MARKETING, INC. 8581 Santa Monica Blvd., #426 West Hollywood, CA 90069 818-232-4175 Email: info@luckmedia.com Web: luckmedia.com Contact: Steve Levesque MIA MIND MUSIC 254 6th St., Ste. #2 Hoboken, NJ 07030 800-843-8575 Fax 201-216-1186 Email: info@miamindmusic.com Web: miamindmusic.com MAKE GOOD MARKETING & MANAGEMENT, INC. Paul Orescan 13636 Ventura Blvd.,#185 Sherman Oaks CA 91423 (818) 749 – 7014 Email: paulorescan@me.com Web: makegoodmarketing.com MIKE MATISA Independent Agent Radio Promotions and Artist Development (609)937-6661 Email: mikematisa@gmail.com Website: mikematisa.com Contact: Mike Matisa Services: Independent agent and scout for a diversified portfolio of radio promotion and artist development professionals. Specializing in: Pop, Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Urban, Hot AC, Country, Triple A, Alternative, Active & Modern Rock, and Smooth Jazz radio formats. MILES HIGH PRODUCTIONS P.O. Box 93157 Hollywood, CA 90093 323-806-0400 Email: info@mileshighproductions.com Web: mileshighproductions.com Styles/Specialties: Social Marketing and digital press company catering to both indie and established artists. We specialize in rock, pop, dance, jazz, blues, country/ roots, soul/urban and new age. Established in 2002. MIXED MEDIA Cranston, RI Email: ginny@mixedmediapromo.com Web: mixedmediapromo.com MOTION CITY RECORDS 1424 4th St., #604 Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-434-1272 Web: motioncity.com Styles/Specialties: alternative rock Roster: Velvet, Voodoo, Brent Fraser, 10 Pound Troy, UFO Bro, Drag, Wendy Bucklew MRY 299 W. Houston St., 14th Fl,
New York, NY 10014 212-274-0470 Email: work@MRY.com Web: mry.com NVE RECORDS Universal Music Group Distribution Murrieta, CA 951-444-8683 Email: info@nverecords.com Web: nverecords.com Contact: Gary Devon Dostson, CEO NEW MUSIC WEEKLY 137 N. Larchmont Ave., Ste. 500 Los Angeles, CA 90004 310-325-2800 Email: staff@newmusicweekly.com Web: newmusicweekly.com Contact: Paul Loggins, Larry Weir, Chuck Dauphin, John Loggins, Jon Hudson, Masika Swain, Debi Fee Styles/Specialties: all styles *National music magazine specializing in radio airplay charts, artist spotlights/ interviews and entertainment based editorials NO PROBLEM! MARKETING 818-436-6486 Email: Ed@noproblemmarketing.com Web: noproblemmarketing.com NOCTURNAL MOVEMENTS P.O. Box 5583 Vancouver, WA 98668 613-596-4996, 613-266-2488 Vancouver, WA 98668 Email: jett@nocturnalmovements.net Web: nocturnalmovements.net PACIFIC MARKETING LLC 740 NE 3rd Ste. 3-109 Bend OR 97701 503-880-5516 Email: luc@pacmarlic.com Web: pacmarllc.com PIERCE CREATIVE SERVICES P.O. Box 892 Stinson Beach, CA 94970 Email: drew@drewpearce.com Web: linkedin.com/in/drewpearce Contact: Drew Pearce PINNACLE MANAGEMENT, MARKETING & PROMOTION, LLC 1129 Maricopa Hwy. Ste. #238 Ojai, CA 93023 805-201-6300 Email: pinnaclemanagement212@gmail. com Formats/Specialties: CHR/Top 40, AC, Hot AC, AAA, Alternative Specialty, Mainstream Rock, Modern AC, Country, College for artists of all label sizes including Independent. PEOPLE’S REVOLUTION, INC. 62 Grand St., 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10013 212-274-0400 Email: nycinfo@peoplesrevolution.com Web: peoplesrevolution.com Styles/Specialties: Fashion and lifestyle PR, marketing and events. This includes fashion show planning and production PERMANENT PRESS RADIO PROMOTION P.O. Box 26622 Rochester, NY 14626 585-764-0150 Email: raypaul@permanentpress.net Web: permanentpress.net Contact: Ray Paul Styles/Specialties: AAA Radio (commercial and non-commercial), college/ alternative and specialty shows. Industry consulting services in label set-up and distribution. PFA MEDIA Entertainment Media & Marketing 214 W. 29th St., Ste. 702 New York, NY 10001 212-334-6116 Web: pfamedia.net Additional information: 615-840-8127 Email: info@pfamedia.net
Download at musicconnection.com/industry-contacts PINNACLE MANAGEMENT, MARKETING & PROMOTION, LLC 1129 Maricopa Hwy. Ste. #238 Ojai, CA 93023 805-201-6300 Email: pinnaclemanagement212@gmail. com Formats/Specialties: CHR/Top 40, AC, Hot AC, AAA, Alternative Specialty, Mainstream Rock, Modern AC, Country, College for artists of all label sizes including Independent.
Sacramento, CA 95815 916-769-2513 Email: shawn@boydmedia.com Web: sharkeystreehouse.com Show-off in Our Video Podcast: We are accepting inquiries from, and scheduling, bands/musicians in all genres who would like to be featured in Sharkey’s Treehouse by performing original music and being interviewed by the show’s host and creator Shawn “Sharkey” Boyd.
PINCH HIT ENTERTAINMENT 2400 W. Carson St., Ste. 223 Torrance, CA 90501 Web: pinchhit.com Contact: David Lebenthal Styles/Specialties: guitar-oriented rock, pop. Specializing in national radio promotion, distribution and press campaigns
SKH MUSIC Email: skaras@skhmusic.com Web: skhmusic.com Contact: Steve Karas, Keith Hagan
PLA MEDIA, INC. 1303 16th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37212 615-327-0100 Email: info@plamedia.com Web: plamedia.com PPL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP,INC PO BOX 261488 ENCINO, CA 91426 310 317-0322 Email: pplzmi@aol.com *No unsolicited material accepted PYRAMID COMMUNICATIONS 1932 1st Ave., Ste. 507 Seattle, WA 98101 206-374-7788 Web: pyramidcommunications.com RANDOLPHE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 67 S. Bedford St., Ste. 400W Burlington, MA 01803 877-202-1940 Email: contact@randolphe.com, serge@randolphe.com Web: randolphe.com RELAX MUSIC GROUP New York, Florida, Illinois 309-279-5000 Email: Patrick@relaxmusicgrou.com Web: relaxmusicgroup.com, rmgdigital.net/ artists.html Contact: Patrick Rule, Chris Lewis Specialties: Radio Promotion and Marketing RIOT ACT MEDIA Brooklyn, NY Portland, OR 206-890-9906 Email: nathan@riotactmedia.com Web: riotactmedia.com ROCKSTAR PROMOTIONS 1926 Hollywood Blvd., #202 Hollywood, FL 33020 954-767-8385 Email: service@rockstarpromos.com Web: rockstarpromos.com Contact: Aaron Schimmel Styles/Specialties: CD/DVD replication, merchandise production (T-shirts, stickers, posters, postcards, merch items) and graphic design. ROCK STEADY 4201 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA 90010 424-302-4140 Email: info@wearerocksteady.com Web: wearerocksteady.com RUDER FINN CREATIVE 425 E 53rd St. New York, NY 10022 212-593-6400 Email: info@ruderfinn.com Web: ruderfinn.com Additional locations: San Francisco 628-235-2101 Email: kimr@ruderfinn.com Washington, D.C. 202-921-1789 Email: monica.marshall@ruderfinn.com SHARKEY’S TREEHOUSE c/o The Rink Studios 1031 Del Paso Blvd.
SO MUCH MOORE MEDIA 1819 Tula Pace Rd. Pleasant View, TN 37146 615-746-3994 Email: martha@somuchmoore.com Web: somuchmoore.com Contact: Martha Moore Clients: Mike Aiken, APA Nashville, LiveWire, Lisa Matassa, Joanna Mosca, The Roys SONICBIDS CORPORATION 45 Main St., Ste. 416 Brooklyn, NY 11201 617-502-1300 Email: support@sonicbids.com Web: sonicbids.com Styles/Specialties: electronic press kits (EPK’s) for all styles of music SPEAKEASY PR Los Angeles, CA 818-363-1315 Web: speakeasypr.com Email: Monica@Speakeasypr.com Contact: Monica Seide SPAWNAK Spawn Ideas, Inc. 510 L St., Ste. 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-274-9553 Fax 907-274-9990 Email: susanne.izzo@spawnak.com Web: spawnak.com Additional location: 2701 Lawrence St., Ste.6 Denver, CO 80205 303-339-0097 SPINLAB COMMUNICATIONS 12198 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 210 Studio City, CA 91604 818-763-9800 Email: info@spinlab.net Web: spinlab.net Styles/Specialties: branding campaigns, corporate communications, crisis communications, event planning and execution, public relations, publicity SPINS TRACKING SYSTEM A Backstage Entertainment Co. 5018 Franklin Pike Nashville, TN 38220 310-325-9997 Email: staff@spinstrackingsystem.com Web: spinstrackingsystem.com Styles/Specialties: Country, AC, hot AC, top 40, hip-hop, rap, AAA, Christian, college, loud rock, jazz, smooth jazz, RPM, record pools, world, Americana SUNSHINE SACHS & ASSOCIATES 136 Madison Ave., 17th Fl. New York, NY 10016 212-691-2800 Email: info@sunshinesachs.com Web: sunshinesachs.com Contact: Jeff Okeefe Additional locations: 720 Cole Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-822-9300 201 W. 5th Street 11thFloor Austin, TX 78701 512-646-0149 1875 Connecticut Ave. N.W., 10th Fl. Washington, D.D. 20009 202-280-2398 1372 Peachtree ST. NW 3rd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30309 404-334-3545
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THIRSTY EAR 225 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 336 Carmel, CA 93923 203-838-0099 Email: info@thirstyear.com Web: thirstyear.com
ABC PUBLIC RELATIONS Los Angeles, CA 818-990-6876 Email: amanda@abc-pr.com Web: abc-pr.com, facebook.com/ abcpublicrelations, abc-pr.com/contact.html Contact: Amanda Cagan
THOMAS PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC. 1 Hewitt Sq. Ste 186 East Northport, NY 11731 Melville, NY 11747 631-549-7575 Email: info@thomaspr.com Web: thomas-pr.com Contact: Karen Thomas TIM SWEENEY & ASSOCIATES 31805 Temecula Pkwy, #551 Temecula, CA 92592 951-303-9506 Email: sweeney@timsweeney.com Web: timsweeney.com Styles/Specialties: all styles
ALBRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, THE 3070 Windward Plaza, Ste. F-770 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Email: rockstarpr@aol.com Web: rockstarpr.com Contact: Jeff Albright ALEX TEITZ MEDIA 1550 Larimer St., Ste. 511 Denver, CO 80202 720-341-8567 Email: alexteitzmedia@yahoo.com Web: alexteitzmedia.com
TIWARY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LTD 1 Irving Pl., Ste. P8C New York, NY 10003 Fax 212-477-5259 Email: info@tiwaryent.com Web: tiwaryent.com
ANNE LEIGHTON MEDIA MANAGEMENT MOTIVATION P.O. Box 670922 Bronx, NY 10467 718-881-8183 Email: anne@anneleighton.com Web: anneleighton.com
TOTAL ASSAULT 17547 Ventura Blvd. Ste 204 Encino, CA 91316 310-280-3777 Email: danny@corpta.com Web: totalassault.com
ARISTOMEDIA 1620 16th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37212 615-269-7071 Email: info@aristomedia.com Web: aristomedia.com
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ARTISANS PR 2242 Guthrie Cir. Los Angeles,CA 90034 310-837-6008 Email: contact@artisanspr.com Web: artisanspr.com
1100 17th Ave,South Ste 1 Nashville, TN 37212 615-810-8630 Email: michael@corpta.com TSC MARKETING 1030 18th Ave. S. P.O. Box 120683 Nashville, TN 37212 615-327-3277 Email: lee@tscmarketing.com Web: tscmarketing.com TSUNAMI GROUP INC. Email: inquiry@tsunamigroupinc.com Web: tsunamigroupinc.com Styles: Specializing in entertainment, music, producers, fashion, sports and products Clients: Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton, etc. UNLEASHED MUSIC MEDIA MUSIC MARKETING New York, Los Angeles, Detroit Email: contact@unleashedmusic.com Web: unleashedmusic.com, unleashedradiopromotion.com Contact: Geordie Gillespie, Managing Director VITRIOL INDEPENDENT PROMOTION 3421 5th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-871-4916 Email: jesse@vitriolpromotion.com Web: vitriolradio.com WE LOVE MUSIC PROMOTIONS Email: clare@welovemusicpromtions.com Web: welovemusicpromotions.com Styles/Specialities: A unique online PR approach for unsigned bands to promote their single/EP/Album. All online promotion areas covered; Blogs, radio, student, All styles and genres covered. WICKED PR 45 11th St. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 404-316-7482 Email: what@wicked.is Web: wicked.is
PUBLICISTS A1 INDIEPOWER 5062 Lankershim Blvd., #174 N. Hollywood, CA 91601 818-505-1836 Email: info@indiepower.com Web: indiepower.com Contact: Jay Warsinske
ARTISTS HOUSE MUSIC Web: artistshousemusic.org BB GUN PRESS West Hollywood, CA 90069 323-904-9094 Web: bbgunpress.com, facebook.com/ BBGUNPRESS Contact: Bobbie Gale BEAUTIFUL DAY MEDIA & MANAGEMENT 128 Coffey St., 1R Brooklyn, NY 11231 718-522-5858 Email: elizabeth@beautifuldaymedia.com Web: BeautifulDayMedia.com Email: Elizabeth@BeautifulDayMedia.com Contact: Elizabeth Freund BIG HASSLE MEDIA 40 Exchange Pl., Ste. 1900 New York, NY 10005 212-619-1360 Email: weinstein@bighassle.com Web: bighassle.com Additional location: 3685 Motor Ave., Ste. 240 Los Angeles, CA 90034 424-603-4655 BIG PICTURE MEDIA 85 Delancey St., Ste 47 New York, NY 10002 212-675-3103 Email: paul@bigpicturemediaonline.com Contact: Dayna Ghiraldi-Travers Web: bigpicturemediaonline.com BIZ 3 PUBLICITY Chicago, IL 60622 Email: info@biz3.net Web: biz3.net BLACK & WHITE PR The Lot 1041 N. Formosa Ave., Ste. 214 West Hollywood, CA 90046 Email: jen@blackandwhitepr.net Web: blackandwhitepr.net BOBBI COWAN PR P.O. Box 805 North Hollywood, CA 91603 818-980-2372
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CHROME PR 9107 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 450 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-272-7100 Contact: Lee Runchey, VP Email: info@chromer.com Web: chromepr.com
DE WAAL & ASSOCIATES 14724 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 507 Sherman Oaks,CA 91403 818-817-4444 Fax 818-817-4587 Email: info@DeWaalPR.com Web: dewaalpr.com Contact: Lori De Waal
CHROMATIC PUBLICITY P.O. Box 250-863 Brooklyn, NY 11225 Web: chromaticpublicity.com Email: hector@chromaticpublicity.com Contact: Amanda Pitts, Hector Silva
DIGNEY PR P.O. Box 1169 Hollywood, CA 90078 323-785-2404, 818-693-1087 Email: jerry@digneypr.com Web: digneypr.com
CLARION CALL Los Angeles, New York, Nashville 718-249-3738 Contact: Caroline Borolla Web: clarioncallmedia.com/about Email: croline@clarioncallmedia.com
DL MEDIA MUSIC 124 N. Highland Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 267-541-2784 Email: info@dlmediamusic.com Web: dlmediamusic.com Contact: Don Lucoff, President
CO5 MEDIA 323-871-0180 Email: jean@co5media.com Contact: Jean Sievers Web: facebook.com/CO5Music CONQUEROO 11271 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 522 Studio City, CA 91604 323-656-1600 Email: cary@conqueroo.com Web: conqueroo.com COSTA COMMUNICATIONS 8265 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 201 Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-650-3588 Email: info@costacomm.com Web: costacomm.com COYNE PR 5 Wood Hollow Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-588-2000 Fax 973-588-2361 Email: newbusiness@coynepr.com, Web: coynepr.com Additional locations: 1400 Broadway, 8th Fl. New York, NY 10016 212-938-0166 CPR (CAROLYN PUBLIC RELATIONS) P.O. Box 55 Radio City Station New York, NY 10101-0055 212-721-3341 Email: info@carolynmcclairpr.com Web: carolynmcclairpr.com CYPER PR 389 12 St. Brooklyn, NY 11215 212-239-8384 Web: cyberprmusic.com DANGER VILLAGE Los Angeles, CA 312-339-3398 Email: dangervillage@gmail.com Web: dangervillage.com DAVIDSON & CHOY PUBLICITY 4311 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 402 Los Angeles, CA 90010 323-954-7510 Email: t.choy@dcpublicity.com, j.davidson@dcpublicity.com Web: dcpublicity.com Contact: Judi Davidson, Tim Choy D. BARON MEDIA RELATIONS INC. 1411 Cloverfield Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 310- 315-5444 Email: info@dbaronmedia.com Web: dbaronmedia.com DEGY PR Toms River, NJ 732-818-9600 Email: info@degy.com Web: degy.com Contact: Ari Nisman DEPT. 56 818-702-6253 Email: tmumba@aol.com Contact: Tresa Redburn Web: facebook.com/tresa.redburn Client: Tom Waits, Merle Haggard, Brantley Gilbert
DMMC (Greater Des Moines Music Coalition) 900 Keosauqua Way, Ste 117 Des Moines, IA 50309 515-676-0005 Email: info@desmoinesmc.com Web: desmoinesmc.com DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT 600 3rd Ave., 23rd Fl. New York, NY 10016 212-277-7555 Web: 42west.net Additional location: 1840 Century Park E., Ste. 700 Los Angeles, CA 90067 310-477-4442 150 Alhambra Circle Suite 1200 Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-774-0407 DOUG DEUTSCH PUBLICITY SERVICES Los Angeles, CA 213-924-4901 Email: dougdeutschpr1956@gmail.com Web: facebook.com/ dougdeutschpublicity; twitter.com/ publiciteeguy Contact: Doug Deutsch Styles/Specialties: Full-Service Artist Publicity and Promotion; Specializing in Tour Publicity; Festivals Publicity (Blues, Rock, Americana, Classic Rock, Country, Metal, Pop). Roster: Thunderbird Management, Ruf Records; Gulf Coast Records; Whiskey Bayou Records; Wild Heart Records; The Samantha Fish Cigar Box Guitar Festival; Blues From The Top Festival; Ventura Boots & Brews Festival; Ventura Winter Wine Walk; Huntington Beach New Blues Festival; Long Beach New Blues Festival; Woodystock Blues & Rock Festival; Tab Benoit; Vanessa Collier; Victor Wainwright & The Train; Bruce Katz Band; B.B. Kings Blues Band; Mike Zito; Head Honchos; Karen Lawrence & Blue By Nature; Fred Hostetler; A Brothers Revival; Jangling Sparrows; Brad Heller & The Fustics; Jay Katana; Deltaphonic; Violates/Violets; Diana Rein; Will Jacobs & Marcos Coll; Larry “Fuzzy” Knight’s Blowin’ Smoke Revue; Sky King; Neverwonder; New Blues Revolution; Kelly Richey; Jason Robert; Kathryn Grimm & The Blues Tools; Hippie Love Slave; The Boys of Summer. DOMINION3 PUBLIC RELATIONS 1420 Camden Ave., Ste. #5 Los Angeles, CA 90025 323-466-3393 Email: kim@dominion3.com Web: dominion3.com Contact: Kim Dixon DRPR 302-266-1273 Email: info@drprstrategies.com Web: drprstrategies.com
Email: mike@earshotmedia.com Web: earshotmedia.com Contact: Mike Cubillos EARSPLIT PR P.O. Box 142 Congers, NY 10920 Email: liz@earsplitcompound.com Web: earsplitcompound.com Contact: Liz Ciavarella-Brenner EASTWEST MEDIA Palm Beach, FL 310-650-8668, 561-465-2240 Email: sheryl@eastwestmedia.net Web: eastwestmedia.net EBONY JEANETTE PR 310-256-6749 Email: info@ebonyjeanette.com Web: ebonyjeanette.com Contact: Ebony Jeanette EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY INC. 325 Broadway, Ste. 303 New York, NY 10007 212-777-6727 Email: info@ei-pr.com Web: effectiveimmediatelypr.com Contact: Samantha Alamo Service: album, single campaigns, tour press, radio promotion, artist development, coaching, social media marketing Note: accepts artist submission Additional location: 8209 Melrose Ave, 2nd Fl Los Angeles, CA 90046 310-437-8199 ENGINE GROUP 261 Madison Ave., Floor 4 New York, NY 10016 212-633-4567 Email: info-usa@enginegroup.com Web: enginegroup.com/us Additional locations: 6922 Hollywood Blvd., 12 Flor Hollywood, CA 90028 310-845-3035 Email: info-usa@enginegroup.com EVOLUTIONARY MEDIA GROUP 3920 Fountain Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029 323-658-8700 Email: Jennifer@emgpr.com Web: emgpr.com FANATIC PROMOTION & CO. 332 Bleecker St., #G7 New York, NY 10014 917-744-1772 Email: josh@fanaticpromotion.com Web: fanaticpromotion.com FLY PR 2658 Griffith Park Blvd., Ste. 816 Los Angeles, CA 90039 323-667-1344 Email: flypr@flypr.net Web: flypr.net Contact: Ilka Erren Pardinas FREEMAN PROMOTIONS 235 Edwards Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740 336-509-8377 Email: freeman@freemanpromotions.com Web: freemanpromotions.com Contact: Jon Freeman FRESH AND CLEAN MEDIA 8820 Wilshire Blvd, Ste #300 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 310-954-9893 Email: sandee@freshcleanmedia.com Web: freshcleanmedia.com
DUNN DEAL PR Los Angeles, CA 310-666-5336 Email: james@dunndealpr.com Web: dunndealpr.com
FUTURE STAR MUSIC GROUP Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Email: info@futurestarmusic.com Web: futurestarmusic.com Services: We are a full-service music company: management, record label, music publishing, marketing and promotions, DJ coalition, consulting and marketing
EARSHOT MEDIA 2629 Manhattan Ave., PMB 301 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-2447
GAIL ROBERTS P.R. & INTERNET MARKETING 10061 Riverside Dr., Ste. 1400
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Email: info@heliopr.com Web: heliopr.com HELLO WENDY Los Angeles, CA 818-762-7063 Email: wendy@hellowendy.com Web: hellowendy.com Contact: Wendy Brynford-Jones HIGHRISE PR 2592 Hyler Ave Los Angeles, CA 90041 Email: info@highrisepr.com Web: highrisepr.com HODGES & ASSOCIATES The Dr. Pepper Bldg., Ste. 300 2829 Second Ave. S. Birmingham, AL 35233 205-328-4357 Fax 205-328-4366 Email: hodges@thehighroad.com Web: thehighroad.com HOT SCHATZ PR 701 Harpeth Trace Dr. Nashville, TN 37221 615-782-0078 Email: info@hotschatzpr.com Web: hotschatzpr.com Contact: Schatzi Hageman, Owner and Press Agent HOWARD ROSEN PROMOTION 1129 Maricopa Hwy., Ste. #238 Ojai, CA 93023 805-382-2200 Email: howie@howiewood.com Web: howiewood.com Contact: Howard Rosen Formats/Specialties: CHR/Top 40, AC, Hot AC, AAA, Alternative Specialty, Mainstream Rock, Modern AC, Country & College for artists of all label sizes including Independent. Social Media, Video Production HOWLIN’ WUELF MEDIA 215-428-9119, 917-523-8881 Email: howlingwuelf@aol.com Web: howlinwuelf.com Contact: Howard Wuefling, Jocelyn Loebl INDIE MUSIC CONSULTING GROUP Indie Artists & Label Publicity, Marketing & Consulting 888-242-9331 Web: indiemusicconsultant.com, indiemusicpublicity.com Note: “Voting Member the Recording Academy” ILENE PROCTOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS 9427 Charleville Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 310-858-6643, 310-721-2336 Email: ilene@ileneproctor.com, ilene@ileneproctor.net, ilenepr@sbeglobal.net Web: ileneproctor.net *accepts online submission INDEPENDENT MUSIC MEDIA 213-864-2690 Email: hidanagirl@aol.com Web: independentmusicmedia.com Services: Covering national and regional print, on-line, blogs and tour press ISL PUBLIC RELATIONS LLC 303 5th Ave., Ste. 702 New York, NY 10016 917-338-6199 Fax 917-338-6515 Email: islpr@aol.com Web: islpr.com, facebook.com/islpr IT’S ALIVE! MEDIA 11333 Moorpark St. #451 Studio City, CA 91602 323-464-6314 Email: josh@itsalivemedia.com Web: itsalivemedia.com JACKIE O. & CO. INC. Atlanta, GA New York, NY 404-829-4430 Email: jackieoandco@gmail.com Web: jackieo.co JAG ENTERTAINMENT 4605 Lankershim Blvd, Suite 808 North Hollywood, CA 91602
818-905-5511 Email: jgeffen@jagpr.com Web: jagpr.com Contact: Jo-Ann Geffen, President JAZZMYNE PUBLIC RELATIONS 323-380-8819 Email: jazzmynepr@gmail.com Web: jazzmynepr.com Contact: Makeda Smith JENSEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Pasadena, CA 91105 626-585-9575 Email: info@jensencom.com Web: jensencom.com JAZZ PROMO SERVICES 272 State Route 94, S. #1 Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-1677, 845-986-1699, 845-9861699 Email: jim@jazzpromoservices.com Web: jazzpromoservices.com Services: Specializing in Media Campaigns for the music community, artists, labels, venues and events J J. ENTERTAINMENT 323-653-5438 Email: joddith@aol.com Web: lanninggold.com/jjhome.htm Contact: Jodi Jackson JONES & O’MALLEY PUBLIC RELATIONS 10123 Camarillo St. Toluca Lake, CA 91602 818-762-8353 Web: Jonesomalley.com KALEIDOSCOPE MEDIA 5611 Ohio Ave. Suite B Nashville, TN 37209 615-321-3211 Email: info@kaleidoscope-media.com Web: kaleidoscope-media.com Clients: Tim McGraw, Barbara Mandrell, The Loveless Café KAYOS PRODUCTIONS, INC. 25 E. 21st St., 9th Fl. New York, NY 10010 212-366-9970 Email: carol@kayosproductions.com Web: kayosproductions.com KELLEEMACK PR Los Angeles, CA 818-430-8926 Email: Kelly@kelleemackpr.com Web: kelleemackpr.com
Additional location: 646-351-0442 401 Broadway St. 206 New York, NY 10013 LEWIS COMMUNICATIONS 530 B Street – 19th Floor San Diego,CA92101 Email: hellosandiego@teamlewis.com Web: teamlewis.com/the-agency 619-677-2700 Additional Locations: New York, Boston, San Francisco, Washington DC LIPPIN GROUP, THE 11601 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1900 Los Angeles, CA 90025 323-965-1990 Email: losangeles@lippingroup.com Web: lippingroup.com Additional locations: 300 Park Ave., 12th Fl. New York, NY 10022 212-986-7080 Email: newyork@lippingroup.com 31 Southampton Row London, WC1B 5HJ +44 (1) 485-543-575 Email: london@lippingroup.com LOBELINE COMMUNICATIONS 370 N. Street Andrews Place Los Angeles, CA 90028 310-271-1551 Fax 310-271-4822 Web: lobeline.net Contact: Christopher Kingry Additional locations: 156 2nd Street San Francisco, CA 94105 55 Pineapple St. Suite 7F Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201 LUCK MEDIA & MARKETING, INC. 8581 Santa Monica Blvd., #426 West Hollywood, CA 90069 818-232-4175 Email: info@luckmedia.com Web: luckmedia.com Contact: Steve Levesque
KEN PHILLIPS PUBLICITY GROUP 6767 Forest Lawn Dr., Ste. 211 Los Angeles, CA 90068 323-308-5912 Email: KPPublicityGroup@gmail.com Web: kenphillipsgroup.com
MAELSTROM MUSIC PR P.O. Box 2057 Crestline, CA 92325 909-265-6984 Email: maelstrompr@gmail.com Web: facebook.com/maelstrompr Client list: Asa Cruz, No Doubt, Limp Bizkit
KIRVIN DOAK COMMUNICATIONS 5230 W. Patrick Ln. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-737-3100 Fax 702-737-1222 Email: rsotelo@kirvindoak.com Web: kirvindoak.com
MAGIC TREE PRODUCTIONS Los Angeles, CA 917-865-1731 Email: seraroad@magictreeproductions. net Web: magictreeproductions.net
THE KRAKOWER GROUP 11500 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA 90064 310-294-3600 Email: office@krakowergroup.com Web: facebook.com/KrakowerGroup Contact: Beth Krakower
MAGNUM PR New York, NY Email: info@magnumpr.net Web: facebook.com/magnumprnyc, magnumpr.net
KSA PUBLICITY 234 W. 44 St., Ste. 1004 New York, NY 10036 212-764-7900 Fax 212-764-0344 Email: info@ksa-pr.com Web: ksa-pr.com THE LAVIDGE COMPANY 2777 E. Camelback Rd., #300 Phoenix, AZ 85016 480-998-2600 Fax 480-998-5525 Email: info@lavidge.com Web: lavidge.com THE LEDE COMPANY 9701 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 930 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 424-253-3251 Email: info: ledecompany.com Web: ledecompany.com
MARK PUCCI MEDIA Atlanta, GA 30350 770-804-9555 Email: mpmedia@bellsouth.net Web: markpuccimedia.com, facebook. com/Mark.Pucci.Media THE MAVEN AGENCY 123 S. Broad St., Ste. 830 Philadelphia, PA 19109 215-434-7190 Email: info@themavenagency.com Web: mavenagency.com Contact: Meg McLean Specialties: Publicity, Marketing and Promotions MAZUR PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC. P.O. Box 360 East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-462-9905 Email: michael@mazurpr.com Web: facebook.com/MazurPR
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Annual Directory of Everything Indie McGUCKIN ENTERTAINMENT PR 500 Riverside Dr., Ste. 160 Austin, TX 78704 512-478-0578 Email: info@mcguckinpr.com Web: mcguckinpr.com MELISSA DRAGICH-CORDERO MAD Link PR 225 N. Malgren Ave. San Pedro, CA 90732 310-547-1212 Email: melissadragich@gmail.com Web: madinkpr.com/about-us MICHAEL J. MEDIA GROUP 5 Timber Run Ct. Madison, WI 53719 608-848-9707 Email: mike@michaeljmedia.com Web: michaeljmedia.com, facebook.com/mjmgroup MICHELLE ROCHE MEDIA RELATIONS Athens, GA 706-353-3244 Email: michelle@michelleroche.com Web: michelleroche.com MIKE GOWEN MILESTONE PUBLICITY 707 Main Street. #414 Nashville, TN. 37206 818-579-5862 Web: milestonepublicity.com MIKE MATISA Independent Agent Radio Promotions and Artist Development (609)937-6661 Email: mikematisa@gmail.com Web: mikematisa.com Contact: Mike Matisa Services: Independent agent and scout for a diversified portfolio of radio promotion and artist development professionals. Specializing in: Pop, Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Urban, Hot AC, Country, Triple A, Alternative, Active & Modern Rock, and Smooth Jazz radio formats. MISSING PIECE GROUP 45 Academy St., Ste. 307 Newark, NJ 07102 862-234-0801 Email: info@missingpiecegroup.com Web: missingpiecegroup.com MIXED MEDIA Email: ginny@mixedmediapromo.com Web: mixedmediapromo.com MOODSWING MANAGEMENT 138 Mulberrry St. New York, NY 10013 212-582-4285 Web: moodswingmgmt.com MOTORMOUTH MEDIA 2525 Hyperion Ave., Ste. 1 Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-662-3865 Email: Libby@motormouthmedia.com Web: motormouthmedia.com, twitter.com/motormouthmedia Contact: Libby Hsieh MRY 299 W. Houston St., 12th Fl. New York, NY 10014 212-274-0470 Email: work@mry.com Web: mry.com MSI COMMUNICATIONS 808 E Street, Ste 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-569-7070 Email: info@msialaska.com Web: msialaska.com MUSE MEDIA Alisse Kingsley 2658 Griffith Park Blvd., Ste 726 Los Angeles, CA 90039 323-467-8508 Roster: Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell, Nanci Griffith, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terence Blanchard, Playboy Jazz Festival/ LA Philharmonic, Thelonious Monk Institute Of Jazz. NASTY LITTLE MAN 285 W. Broadway, #310 New York, NY 10013 212-343-0740 Fax 212-343-0630
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Email: info@nastylittleman.com, steve@nastylittleman.com Web: nastylittleman.com NINA GORDON PR 310-466-1531 Email: ngpr2@sbcglobal.net Web: facebook.com/ NinaGordonPublicRelations NOISY GHOST PR 5 West 40th St. Savannah, GA 31401 Email: general@noisyghostpr.com Web: noisyghostpr.com Contact: Michelle King NORTHSTAR ENTERTAINMENT PR Entertainment PR* Consulting 501-I S. Reino Rd., Ste. 380 Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 805-498-5880 Email: sheryl@northstar-ent.com Web: northstar-ccm.com Contact: Sheryl Northrop O2 IDEAS PUBLIC RELATIONS 505 20th St. N., Ste. 1500 Birmingham, AL 35203 205-949-9494 Email: info@o2ideas.com Web: o2ideas.com PACIFIC RECORDS WORLDWIDE 447 Broadway 2nd FL #160 New York, NY 10013 Email: info@pacificrecordsworldwide.com Web: pacificrecordsworldwide.com Contact: Peter Donaghy - Publicist Specialty: PR and Promotion primarily for the independant artist. Distribution to global radio, reviewers, magazines and bloggers. Social media marketing and web design. PAI MEDIA INK Williamsburg, Brooklyn 212-206-1598 Email: info@paimedia.com Web: paimedia.com PAVEMENT PR P.O. Box 2 Lake Geneva, WI 53147 262-903-7775 Email: tony@pavementpr.com Web: pavementpr.com Contact: Tony Bonyata PITCH PERFECT PR 4908 N. Ravenswood Ave. Unit 427 Chicago, IL 60640 773-271-6844 Email: info@pitchperfectpr.com Web: pitchperfectpr.com, twitter.com/pitchperfectpr Contact: Jessica Linker PLANETARY GROUP 6161 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 202 Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-952-5050 Email: info@planetarygroup.com Web: planetarygroup.com PLATFORM MEDIA GROUP 6767 Forest Lawn Dr. #211 Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-337-9042 Email: heshelman@platformgrp.com Web: platformgrp.com Contact: Henry Eshelman, Managing Dir. Additional Location: 152 W. 57th Street New York, NY 10019 POWDERFINGER PROMOTIONS 47 Mellen Street Framingham, MA 01702 800-356-1155 Email: info@powderfingerpromo.com Web: powderfingerpromo.com *accepting submissions from bands or artists who are interested in promotion. PRESS HERE PUBLICITY 138 W. 25th St., 9th Fl. New York, NY 10001 212-246-2640 Fax 212-582-6513 Email: info@pressherepublicity.com Web: pressherepublicity.com
PRESS HOUSE, THE 302 Bedford Ave., Ste. 13 Brooklyn, NY 11211 646-322-4903 Email: dawn@thepresshouse.com Web: thepresshouse.com Additional location: 24 Music Sq. W., Nashville,TN 37293 615-306-0737 PRESS OFFICE, THE P.O. Box #100 Saylorsburg, PA 18353 615-419-9989 Email: jim@thepressoffice.com Web: thepressoffice.com Contact: Jim Della Croce Services: MAXIMUM PR! for the Entertainment Industry PUNCH MEDIA 10 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-592-0120 Email: punch@punchmedia.biz Web: punchmedia.biz RANDOLPHE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 67 S. Bedford St., Ste. 400W Burlington, MA 01803 877-202-1940 Email: contact@randolphe.com, Christian@randolphe.com Web: randolphe.com RANDEX COMMUNICATIONS 906 Jonathan Ln. Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-1410 Email: randex@randexpr.com Web: randexpr.com Contact: Randy Alexander RECKONING PR 8439 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 306 West Hollywood, CA 90069 818-692-9065 Email: todd@reckoningpr.com Web: reckoningpr.com Contact: Todd Brodginski RED ROOSTER PR 954-378-8328 Email: info@redroosterpr.com Web: redroosterpr.com RED ROOSTER GROUP 22 East 49th St. 7th Flr. New York, NY 1001 212-673-9353 Email: info@redroostergroup.com Web: redroostergroup.com RIOT ACT MEDIA NYC, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Athens Email: nathan@riotactmedia.com Web: riotactmedia.com ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, INC. 511 W. 4th St. Bloomington, IN 47404 812-339-1195 Email: music@rockpaperscissors.biz Web: rockpaperscissors.biz ROSLAN & CAMPION LLC 200 Broadway New York, NY 10038 212-966-4600 Email: info@rc-pr.com Web: rc-pr.com ROGERS & COWAN 1840 Century Park E., 18th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 310-854-8100 Email: inquiries@rogersandcowan.com Web: rogersandcowan.com Additional locations: 909 3rd Ave., 9th Fl. New York, NY 10022 212-878-5501 800 Brickell Ave. Ste 1205 Miami, FL 33131 London 140 Holborn
London, EC1N 2AE +44 (0) 20 3048 0490 RUDER FINN ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS COUNSELORS, INC. 425 E. 53rd St. New York, NY 10022 212-593-6400 Email: benecker@ruderfinn.com Web: ruderfinn.com *Offices in San Francisco, worldwide *Hubs in Washington D.C., Boston, Basel Additional location: London 1 Bedford St. London, U.K. 44 (0) 20 7438 3050 Email: nleonard@ruderfinn.co.uk SACKS & CO. 119 W. 57th St., Penthouse North New York, NY 10019 212-741-1000 Fax 212-741-9777 Web: sacksco.com/contact.html Additional location: 801 5th Avenue S, Suite 201 Nashville, TN 37203 615-320-7753 Email: asha.goodman@sacksco.com RHONDA SAENZ-SAENZ OF THE TIMES PR 7254 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 27 Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-823-7870 Email: saenz.pr@sbcglobal.net SARAH MCMULLEN-McMULLEN & COMPANY PUBLIC RELATIONS 5715 Grape St. Houston, TX 77096 310-283-7907 Email: smcmullen@earthlink.net Web: linkedin.com/in/smcmullen SCHNEIDER RONDAN ORGANIZATION (SRO) Encino, CA 91316 818-380-0400 Email: msoorg@aol.com Web: msopr.com Clients: Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Celebrating David Bowie, Deadmau5, Electric Zoo, Joe Perry, Kraftwerk,Ozz Fest, Slash, Public Image Ltd., the Crystal Method, Van Morrison. See site for complete list. SCOOP MARKETING 12754 Ventura Blvd., 2nd Fl. Studio City, CA 91604 818-761-6100 Email: PR@solters.com Web: scoopmarketing.com SCORE Los Angeles, CA 323-254-4027 Email: trevor@scorepress.com Web: scorepress.com SECRET SERVICE PUBLICITY Email: austin@secretservicepr.com Web: secretservicepr.com, facebook.com/SecretServicePublicity Contact: Austin Griswold Clients: Bowling For Soup, Circle Takes the Square, Evans Blue, Polaris at Noon, Rival Sons, Social Distortion, the Wealthy West SEPTEMBER GURL MUSIC Brooklyn, NY 718-768-3859 Email: patrice@septembergurl.com Web: septembergurl.com SERGE ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS P.O. Box 5147 Canton, GA 301114 678-880-8207 Email: sergeent@aol.com Web: sergeentertainmentgroup.com SFPR/EASTWEST MEDIA Palm Beach, FL 310-650-8668, 561-465-2240 Email: sheryl@eastwestmedia.net Web: eastwestmedia.net
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SUNSHINE SACHS & ASSOCIATES 136 Madison Ave., 17th Fl. New York, NY 10016 212-691-2800 Email: info@sunshinesachs.com Web: sunshinesachs.com Contact: Tiffany Shipp
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SHARKEY’S TREEHOUSE c/o The Rink Studios 1031 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815 916-769-2513 Email: shawn@boydmedia.com Web: sharkeystreehouse.com Show-off in Our Video Podcast: We are accepting inquiries from, and scheduling, bands/musicians in all genres who would like to be featured in Sharkey’s Treehouse by performing original music and being interviewed by the show’s host and creator Shawn “Sharkey” Boyd.
1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 10th Fl. Washington, DC 20009 202-280-2398
SHORE FIRE MEDIA 32 Court St., Ste. 1600 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-522-7171 Email: info@shorefire.com Web: shorefire.com Additional location: Nashville Office 1017 17th Ave, South Ste 4 Nashville, TN 37212 615-280-5330 925 N La Brea Ave. Floor 4 Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-395-2444 SKH MUSIC Brooklyn, NY Email: skaras@skhmusic.com, khagan@skhmusic.com Web: skhmusic.com Contact: Steve Karas, Keith Hagan SLAB MEDIA 535 Albany St., Ste. 2A Boston, MA 02118 855-SLAB-WEB, 617-566-3433 Email: office@slabmedia.com Web: slabmedia.com SO MUCH MOORE MEDIA 1819 Tula Pace Rd. Pleasant View, TN 37146 615-202-1313 Email: martha@somuchmoore.com Web: somuchmoore.com Contact: Martha E. Moore Current Clients: FLYNNVILLE TRAIN, Todd Fritsch, Mark Wayne Glasmire, the Grascals, the Roys, Tommy Steele SPEAKEASY PR Los Angeles, CA 818-363-1315 Email: Monica@Speakeasypr.com Web: speakeasypr.com Contact: Monica Seide SPINLAB 12198 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 210 Studio City, CA 91604 818-763-9800 Email: info@spinlab.net Web: spinlab.net Contact: John Vlautin STEVE MOYER PUBLIC RELATIONS P.O. Box 5227 West Hills, CA 91308 818-784-7027 Email: moyerpr@earthlink.net Web: facebook.com/stevemoyerpr, Twitter, Linkedin Contact: Steve Moyer Services: Publicity for Musicians and Concert Artists STUNT COMPANY 67 35th St., Ste B505 Brooklyn, NY 11232 718-222-1746 Web: stuntcompany.com Contact: Sue Marcus
600 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 512-646-0149 1372 Peachtree St. NW 3rd Floor Atlanta, GA 30309 404-334-3545 SUSAN BLOND, INC. 50 W. 57th St., 14th Fl. New York, NY 10019 212-333-7728 Email: joshua@susanblondgroupinc.com Web: susanblondgroupinc.com, facebook. com/SusanBlondInc TEAM CLERMONT PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION 585 Barber St. Athens, GA 30601 706-548-6008, 888-548-TEAM Email: prpeople@teamclermont.com Web: teamclermont.com Services: Radio Promotion and Publicity TREND PR 4657 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027 323-668-9383 Email: hunter@lafamos.com Web: trendpr.com Contact: Hunter Scott, Head of Marketing & Publicity Specialty: Entertainment PR firm specializing in music. Building and expanding a fan base, creating demand for a product through album reviews, special features and interviews on TV, radio, magazines, blogs and newspapers, both print and online. Free consultations are also available.
Nashville, TN 37203 615-712-9136 Email: info@threebrandmedia.com Web: threebrandmedia.com TOOLSHED INCORPORATED 45 Belcher Rd. Warwick, NY 10990 845-988-1799 Email: dhuey@toolshed.biz Web: toolshed.biz TRUE PUBLIC RELATIONS 3575 Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90068 323-957-0730 Email: asst1@truepublicrelations.com Web: truepublicrelations.com TRUE TALENT MANAGEMENT/PR 9663 Santa Monica Blvd., #320 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-560-1290 Email: ineedpr@truetalentpr.com Web: truetalentmgmt.com Contact: Jennifer Yeko Services: Artist Management, Music Licensing, Music PR TSUNAMI GROUP, INC. Email: inquiry@tsunamigroupinc.com Web: tsunamigroupinc.com Styles: Specializing in Entertainment, Music, Producers, Fashion, Sports and Products Clients: Lil Wayne, Skyz Muzik, Jessica Simpson, ONYX, Justin Timberlake TWO SHEPS THAT PASS 1740 Broadway, 15th Floor New York, NY 10019 646-907-8787 Email: info@twoshepsthatpass.com, vera@twoshepsthatpass.com Web: twoshepsthatpass.com VITRIOL INDEPENDENT PROMOTION 3421 5th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-871-4916 Email: jesse@vitriolradio.com Web: vitriolradio.com W3 PUBLIC RELATIONS 5657 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 260 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-934-2700 Fax 323-934-2709 Email: w3pr@yahoo.com Web: w3publicrelations.com
THE OUTLET MUSIC 325 Broadway, Ste. 303 New York, NY 10013 212-777-6727 Email: patrick@theoutletmusic.com Web: theoutletmusic.com, facebook.com/outletmusic
WEBB N RETAIL Sherman Oaks, CA 818-453-8777 Email: webnretail@cs.com Web: musicmarketingbywebnretail.com Contact: Gale Rosenberg Services: Music Marketing, promotion and PR. Both online and traditional
THE SYNDICATE 1801 Willow Avenue #211 Weehawken, NJ 07086 201-864-0900 Web: sneakattackmedia.com
WHIPLASH PR 398 Columbus Ave., PMB #183 Boston, MA 02116 617-445-4383 Email: whiplashpr@oal.com Web: whiplashprandmanagement.com
THINK PRESS 323-661-7802 Los Angeles, CA Email: monica@thinkpress.net Web: thinkpress.net THOMPSON & CO. PUBLIC RELATIONS 600 Barrow St., Ste. 400 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-561-4488 Email: info@thompsonpr.com Web: thompsonpr.com Additional location: 1415 North Loop West Ste 300-10 Houston, TX 77008 832-804-9918 THOMAS PR 1 Hewitt Square, Ste 186 East Northport, NY 11731 631-549-7575 Email: info@thomas-pr.com Web: thomas-pr.com Contact: Karen Thomas Client: Great Cat THREE BRAND MEDIA Fort Houston 2020 Lindell Aven, Ste A
WORKING BRILLIANTLY P.O. Box 3457 Idyllwild, CA 92549 951-468-4372 Email: jennifer@workingbrilliantly.com Web: workingbrilliantly.com WOLFSON ENTERTAINMENT, INC. 2659 Townsgate Rd., Ste. 119 Westlake Village, CA 91361 805-494-9600 Email: jonathan@wolfsonent.com Web: wolfsonent.com Contact: Jonathan Wolfson XO PUBLICITY LLC Portland, OR 97211 (Detroit, Seattle, Los Angeles) 313-290-2744 Email: info@xopublicity.com Web: xopublicity.com Contact: Kaytea McIntosh
MERCH & SWAG ADOBE GRAPHICS DESIGN, INC. 33 Great Neck Road, Ste 1 Greak Neck, NY 11021 800-726-9683, 516-482-7425 Email: oroders@coyotepromotions.com
Web: coyotepromotions.com Services: Promotional and premium items for record labels, radio stations and TV stations. AFFORDABLE IMAGE 2515 N. 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85006 800-639-1622 Email: sales@affordableimage.com Web: affordableimage.com ANENBERG 9521 Business Center Dr., #104 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-987-0440 Email: info@anenberg.com Web: anenberg.com, store.anenberg.com Services: clothing wholesaler, custom garment screenprinting Styles/Specialties: oversized garment screenprinting, high quality plastisol, waterbased and discharge inks, low minimums, fast turn-around, easy and friendly service ARTS PROMO P.O. Box 6 Northampton, MA 413-259-1227 Email: artspromo@artspromo.org, Web: artspromo.org Contact: Jaime Morton BAND MERCH 3120 W. Empire Ave. Burbank, CA 91504 818-736-4800 Email: info@brandmerch.com Web: bandmerch.com BAND SHIRTS C/- Australian Tour Merchandising Pty Ltd. 43 Brady St. South Melbourne Victoria, Australia 3205 +61-(0) 3 9695 0104 Email: customerservice@bandtshirts. com.au Web: bandtshirts.com.au BANDWEAR 2025 Midway Rd., Ste C Carrollton, TX 75006 877-BANDWEAR, 214-276-7350 Email: sales@bandwear.com Web: bandwear.com Services: Manufacturing of promotional and retail products. Vinyl stickers and custom die cutting custom paper printing. Posters and album flats. Any printed promotional products and “swag.” Enabling your website with e-commerce to sell your merchandise. BIG CARTEL Email: support@bigcartel.com Web: bigcartel.com Services: Shopping cart platform for Artists, Bands and Record labels BIOWORLD MERCHANDISING 1159 Cottonwood Lane Irving, TX 75038 888-831-2138 Email: info@bioworldmerch.com Web: bioworldcorp.com Services: Band and label merchandise management Additional locations: 49 W. 37th St., 12th Fl. New York, NY 10018 212-302-1922 675 Pulaski St., Ste. 120 Athens, GA 30601 706-227-6850 McGladrey Plaza 801 Nicollet Mall, Ste. 615 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-397-9601 266 Applewood Crescent Concord, Ontario, Canada L4K 4B4 905-669-8155 307-3098 3rd Floor BPTP Park Centra Sec-30 Gurgoan, Harayna Email: contact@bioworldind.com Jieyun Mansion 600 Ln., Room-24D #2 Tianshan Road, Changning District,
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800-468-9353 Email: info@discmakers.com Web: discmakers.com Services: CD/DVD manufacturing, graphic design, printing, packaging, authoring, mastering, manual and automated CD & DVD printers, blank media. Providing the industry standard of excellence for over 50 years
BLUE RAVEN ARTIST MANAGEMENTz 100 Rt. 46 E., Ste. B01 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07056 973-519-2600 Email: sean@blueravenartists.com Web: blueravenartists.com
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BRAVADO 1755 Broadway, 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10019 212-445-3400 Fax 212-445-3499 Email: jaison.john@bravado.com Web: bravadousa.com
DYNAMIC ARTIST MANAGEMENT 5221 Central Ave., Ste. 202 Richmond, CA 94804 510-558-4000 Fax 510-558-4002 Email: info@dynamicartists.com Web: dynamicartists.com
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EARTH2EARTH 111 N. Perry St. Pontiac, MI 48342-2336 248-335-7015 Email: art@freshhotshirts.com Web: facebook.com/freshhotshirts
9255 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 200 Los Angeles, CA 90069 310-865-5025 Fax 310-865-5036 International Contact Bravado International Group Ste 1B-F, Chiswick Place 272 Gunnersbury Ave. London, W4 5QB +44 (0) 330 587 1234 Web: bravado.com Email: david.boyne@bravado.com BULLETPROOF ARTISTS 241 Main St. Easthampton, MA 01027 413-527-9393 Email: patty@bulletproofartists.com Web: bulletproofartists.com Contact: Patty Romanoff BUSY BEAVER BUTTONS 3407 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-645-3359, 855-439-2879 Email: orders@busybeaver.net Web: busybeaver.net CD ROLLOUT 916 W 19th St. Asuza, CA 91702 310-374-9208 Email: mike@cdrollout.com Web: cdrollout.com Contact: Mike Naylor Styles/Specialties: CD/DVD replication, merchandise production (T-shirts, stickers, posters, postcards, merch items) and graphic design. CHASER 6424 Forest City Rd. Orlando, FL 32810 877-739-1173 Web: districtlines.com/Chaser Services: All merch - apparel, posters, etc. Online fulfillment CHRIS COOK MANAGEMENT EUROPEAN MUSIC MERCHANDISING G03, The Light Box 111 Power Rd. London, U.K. W4 5PY +44 (0)20 8567 1700 Email: chris@cookmanagement.com Web: cookemanagement.com CLUBFLYERS.COM 2300 N.W. 7th Ave. Miami, FL 33127 800-433-9298 Web: clubflyers.com COMGRAPHX 1765 N. Juniper Greenway Business Park Broken Arrow, OK 74012 800-331-4438, Fax 918-251-8223 Email: info@comgraphx.com Web: comgraphx.com DESIGN 8 STUDIOS 5801 N. 90th St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-571-1837 Email: info@design8studios.com Web: design8studios.com DISC MAKERS Southwest U.S. area
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FRONTGATE MEDIA 22342 Avenida Empressa, #260 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 949-528-3359 Web: frontgatemedia.com Services: Full-service, strategic merchandising company designing and producing apparel and accessories for brands and bands, ministries and movements, and companies and conferences. GEARHEAD RECORDS P.O. Box 2375 Elk Grove, CA 95759 916-897-2451 Email: info@gearheadrecords.com Web: gearheadrecords.com GIGART San Francisco, CA Email: mail@gigart.com Web: gigart.com GO MERCH 60-62 E. 11th St., 6th Floor New York, NY 10003 Email: wholesale@gomerch.com Web: gomerch.com Services: apparel/product, email blasts, social media, VIP Pre-sales, Pre-order Campaigns HOME RUN MEDIA GROUP 18331 Enterprise Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714-536-3939 Email: info@home-run.com Web: hbdigital.com Services: Promotional Products Styles/Specialties: USB Flash Drives, Custom Logo Apparel IFANZ McCartney Multimedia, Inc. 322 Culver Blvd., Ste. 124 Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 Email: dischelp@ifanz.com, info@ifanz. com Web: ifanz.com INDIE EXTREME 14090 FM 2920, Ste. G117 Tomball, TX 77377 Email: kathyd@indieextreme.com Web: indieextreme.com Services: Merchandise fulfillment and distribution INDIEMERCHANDISING LLC 34440 Vine St Willowick, OH 44095 800-497-8816 Email: info@indiemerch.com Web: indiemerch.com, indiemerchandising. com, indiemerchstore.com Services: Tech-based e-commerce provider, merchandise manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer for all areas of music merchandising INDIEPOWER 5062 Lankershim Blvd., #174 N. Hollywood, CA 91601 818-505-1836
Email: info@indiepower.com Web: indiepower.com Contact: Jay Warsinske CEO (40+ year veteran) Services: T-Shirts, Clothing, Caps, Accessories & Swag JAK PRINTS Jakprints, Inc 3133 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 877-246-3132, 216-622-6360 Web: jakprints.com/contact Services: offset printing, screen printing, sticker printing, embroidery, more. KILL THE 8 Canada 416-531-6647 Email: orders@kt8merch.com Web: killthe8.com, myspace.com/killthe8 KLUCH CLOTHING CO. 215 S.E. 8th Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-734-9665 Email: sales@kluch.com Web: kluch.com KUNG FU NATION MUSIC MERCHANDISE 731 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27603 877-826-0518, 919-834-0230 Web: kungfunation.com MERCHNOW 888-387-3343, +1-518-458-9563 Email: customerserivce@merchmonkey. com Web: merchmonkey.com MERCH MONKEY 259 Chopin Dr. Cambridge, ON N3H 1J6, Canada +1 519-219-9006 Email: customerservice@merchmonkey. com Web: merchandisemonkey.co.uk NIMBIT 47 Mellen St. Framingham, MA 01702 508-820-8738 Email: marketing@nimbit.com Web: nimbit.com PICKGUY P.O. Box 1833 Southgate, MI 48195 734-626-9756 Email: info@pickguy.com Web: pickguy.com PLATINUM MONARCH DESIGN P.O. Box 922182 Sylmar, CA 91392-2182 1-888-889-2630 Web: platinummonarchdesign.com Services: websites, logos, flyers, cd covers, postcards, t-shirts and more PORT MERCH 1635 Old Louisburg Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 919-713-0078 Email: chip@portmerch.com Web: portmerch.com Services: Port Merch is a full service merchandise company providing solutions for bands, artists and record labels. ROCKIT DESIGN NYC Area Email: art@rockitdesign.com Web: rockitdesign.com Contact: Richard Nelson Services: Tour & Retail Merchandise Design, CD, DVD and Vinyl Package Design, Posters. Providing Service to the Music, Sports & Entertainment Industry for Over 30 Years. SCHOOL KIDS RECORDS 2237 Avent Ferry Rd. Ste 101 Raleigh, NC Email: chillskids@gmail.com Web: schoolkidsrecords.com/label Additional location: 405-C Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Email: skidschapelhill@gmail.com 919-960-9272
SMI PROMO 7247 Hayvenhurst Ave., Ste. A-3 Van Nuys, CA 91406 818-779-1605 Web: smipromo.com STICKER JUNKIE 9932 Prospect Ave., #134 Santee, CA 92071 619-328-6275 Email: customerservice@stickerjunkie. com Web: stickerjunkie.com SUNSHINE DAYDREAM 830 W. Il Route 22 #120 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 847-550-9999 Email: store@sunshinedaydream.biz Web: sunshinedaydream.biz VICTORY SCREEN PRINTING 346 N. Justine St., Ste 504 Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 666-8661 Contact: Mike Gilman Email: info@shirts-now.com Web: shirts-now.com Your one stop shop for custom screen printed apparel. Speedy turnaround, competitive pricing, worldwide shipping, and always friendly customer service.
CD/VINYL DUPLICATION ALABAMA CAM VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 412 Main St. Trussville, AL 35173 205-655-0829 Email: info@camvideoproductions.com Web: camvideoproductions.com Services: CD and DVD duplication as well as taping and authoring to DVD and CD. DISCOUNT DUPLICATION 212 41st St. South Birmingham, AL 35222 205-942-9460 Emial: buzz@myimagehive.com Web: discountaudiovideotransfer.com Services: video duplication, dvd duplication, video conversion, film transfer at discount prices, highest quality and fast service HOLT AV 401 28th St. S. Birmingham, AL 35233 800-322-4658, 205-328-5231 Email: info@holtav.com Web: holtav.com Services: duplication and transfer services NHOUSE DIGITAL MEDIA 1530 Heritage Place Dr. Irondale, AL 35210 205-706-7163 Email: nhtapebiz@charter.net Web: facebook.com/NHouseDigitalMedia
ALASKA ACTION VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 430 W. 7th Ave., Ste. 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-277-8115 cell 907-360-4276 Email: actividstaff@gmail.com Web: actvid1.com Services: copy/duplicate just about any audio/video format
ARIZONA DISC2DAY 2113 S. 48th St., Ste. 103 Tempe, AZ 85282 602-438-4848, 800-951-3707 Email: robert@disc2day.com Web: disc2day.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication PROACTION MEDIA 9014 N. 23rd Ave., Ste. 1 Phoenix, AZ 877-593-4261 Web: facebook.com/ProActionMedia Services: Professionally managed or on-demand DIY CD, DVD and USB low volume duplication and high volume replication services, including professional custom print for single
Download at musicconnection.com/industry-contacts or multiple disc complete packaging. Order online anytime as low as 1 Complete CD in Jewel Case Package on our OnDemand site or call for Higher volumes. Quick turns or complex projects. US DIGITAL MEDIA 1929 W. Lone Cactus Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85027 623-587-4900, 877-992-3766 Web: usdigitalmedia.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication
ARKANSAS CANTRELL VIDEO The Prospect Bldg., 2nd Floor, Ste 200 1501 N. University Ave Little Rock, AR 72227 501-664-2215 Email: info@cantrellvideo.com Web: cantrellvideo.com Services: CD/DVD authoring, transfer, duplication CLARK’S VIDEO GROUP, INC. 14794 Woods Lodge Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 479-636-7111 Email: clarksvideogroup@sbcglobal.net Web: clarksvideogroup.com Services: DVD authoring, media conversions, CD/DVD duplication
CALIFORNIA A1 INDIEPOWER 818-505-1836 Email: info@indiepower.com Web: indiepower.com, facebook.com/IndiePowerOnline Services: digital, physical, mobile worldwide ABACAB MULTIMEDIA, INC. 245 Fischer, Ste. A-9 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714-432-1745 Email: sales@abacab.net Web: abacab.net Services: CD and DVD duplication, packaging and printing. Audio and video recording and post. ABET DISC, INC. 411 E. Huntington Dr., #107-372 Arcadia, CA 91006 626-303-4114 Email: sales@abetdisc.com Web: abetdisc.com Services: CD, DVD, replication, duplication, mastering, authoring, design, printing and packaging ACDC-AUDIO CD & CASSETTE Stella at Universal Mall (Drop off) 12400 Ventura Blvd., #150 Studio City, CA 91604 818-762-ACDC (2232), 805-245-5503 Email: steve@acdc-cdr.com Web: acdc-cdr.com Services: CD, DVD, cassette duplication Additional location: Physical and Mailing Address: 606 Alamo Pintado Rd., Unit 3, Ste. 281 Solvang, CA 93463 ADERRA, INC. 800-430-8189 Email: info@aderra.net Web: aderra.net Services: Record up to 1,000 USB flash drives within 15 minutes after a live event has ended our patent pending system is the size of a suitcase and can be hand carried. We can pre-load content onto the USB drives including video files, PDF documents, links to websites, slideshows, the possibilities are limitless. We can also custom design a user experience interface. This “DVD Style” navigation is opened when the user inserts the flash drive. It contains links to all of the content on the drive, links to external websites, etc. Please contact us for a demonstration. AIX MEDIA GROUP 2050 Granville Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-479-0501, 800-668-4249 Email: info@aixrecords.com
Web: aixrecords.com Services: complete CD/DVD-audio/ video production services BURNSMART.COM 1855 S. Santa Cruz, Ste. B Anaheim, CA 92805 866-448-0958, 714-447-9181 Email: info@burnsmart.com Web: burnsmart.com Contact: Jackie Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication, printing and packaging. We also offer wholesale pricing for blank media, accessories and duplication equipment. Additional location: 3720 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 92804 CD NETROM 12650 Westminster Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92706 888-265-7775, 310-906-6762 Email: info@cdnetcard.com Web: cdnetrom.com Services: CD and DVD replication, duplication, print packaging, design, mastering, fulfillment CHARLES LAURENCE PRODUCTION CO. Northridge, CA 818-368-4962 Web: clpstudios.com Services: DVD editing, replication, video editing and enhancement, CD duplication, mastering, DAT transfers and real-time cassette duplication. Tape film and vinyl record transfers, 8mm, super-8, 16mm transfer. CHEAP CD DUPLICATIONS 3749 Buchanan St. Unit 487 San Francisco, CA 94147 888-323-9270 Email: wecare@cheapcdduplications. com Web: cheapcdduplications.com Services: duplicator/replicators of CD/ DVD as well as full video duplication & digital editing services. 8mm, Super 8mm, and 16mm film transfer to VHS or DVD Additional location: 1223 NE Alberta St., 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97211 CREATIVE SOUND CORP. 5515 Medea Valley Dr. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818-707-8986 Email: info@csoundcorp.com Web: csoundcorp.com Services: CD/record/tape/video duplication, DVD replication, graphic design, digalog process, major manufacturing. Lower prices on automatic desktop duplicators - Epson, Primera, Systor. DENOISE.COM 1050 Murray St. Berkeley, CA 94710 866-DENOISE, 510-653-3838 Email: info@denoise.com Web: denoise.smugmug.com Services: sound and video production, CD and DVD copies DISC MAKERS 4425 W. Riverside Dri, Suite 204 Burbank, CA 91505 800-468-9353 Email: info@discmakers.com Web: discmakers.com Services: CD/DVD manufacturing, graphic design, printing, packaging, authoring, mastering, manual and automated CD & DVD printers, blank media. Providing the industry standard of excellence for over 50 years DISKFAKTORY 14 Chrysler Irvine, CA 92618 855-273-4263 Email: customer@diskfaktory.com Web: diskfaktory.com Services: Online 24/7 and On Demand CD & DVD duplication and replication services
*No-commission on iTunes and Napster submissions. A&R services, digital download cards. CD and digital store for musicians to sell to their fans. Low cost CD and DVD fulfillment E-MEDIATELY/RJR DIGITAL MEDIA, INC. 866-816-6845 Fax 619-501-1425 Email: sdweb@cox.net Web: rjrdigital.com Services: Replication and duplication, retail ready CD audio, ROM, DVD-5 and 9, and business card replication and duplication; graphic design. ERIKA RECORDS 6300 Caballero Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90620 714-228-5420 Email: office@erikarecords.com Web: erikarecords.com Services: CD, vinyl and cassette duplication (real-time and high-speed), picture discs, business card CDs, DVD replication services. GROOVE HOUSE RECORDS 5029 Serrania Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91364 888-476-6838 Email: cdrep@groovehouse.com Web: groovehouse.com GROTTO MUSIC, INC. 580 N. Beachwood Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90004 909-305-2340 Services: CD/DVD replication/ packaging/AV post/graphics/web HB DIGITAL 18331 Enterprise Ln. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714-536-3939 Email: plot@home-run.com Web: hbdigital.com Services: CD and DVD duplication/ replication, digital printing, signs, banners and displays HELLMAN PRODUCTION 3202 Pennsylvania Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90404 323-456-0446 Email: info@hellmanproduction.com Web: hellmanproduction.com HOOK STUDIO SERVICES, THE Los Angeles, CA 818-759-4665 Email: mfrenchik@fastmail.net Web: thehookstudios.com Services: CD & DVD pro quality duplication, same day, overnight, Saturdays, superior color print on disc, panel inserts, cd printed sleeves, custom packaging IFANZ McCartney Multimedia, Inc. 322 Culver Blvd., Ste. 124 Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 Email: dischelp@ifanz.com, info@ifanz. com Web: ifanz.com IMPERIAL MEDIA SERVICES 3202 Pennsylvania Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90404 310-396-2008 Email: sales@imperialmedia.com Web: imperialmedia.com Services: CD/DVD/video duplication/ replication/packaging, CD/DVD mastering and authoring, any quantity-same day service available, we deliver on spec, on time, on budget. Additional location: 5482 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 240 Los Angeles, CA 90036
818-830-3822, 615-799-9366 Email: leafcake@att.net Web: mastergroovestudios.com Services: full mastering/small runs of CD duplication of 50 or less, cassette duplication MASTERTRACK CD & DVD MFG 1223 NE Alberta St., 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97211 844-805-7710 Email: clientcare@mastertrack.com Web: mastertrack.com Services: quality CD and DVD Duplication since 1998 MEDIA TECHNICS 4 Bluehill Ct. Scotts Valley, CA 95066 800-474-8996 Email: information@mediatechnics.com Web: mediatechnics.com MEDIA TEK OPTICAL INC. 13450 Brooks Dr., Ste. A Baldwin, CA 91706 626-962-1919 800-826-3873 Email: sales@a1mediatech.com Web: mediatekoptical.com Services: CD, DVD, cassette and video replication/duplication, Sonic Solutions mastering, design, printing and packaging major label quality. MIXONIC 3749 Buchanan St. Unit 487 San Francisco, CA 94109 866-838-5067 Email: customercare@mixonic.com Web: mixonic.com Services: CD, CD-ROM, DVD, USB, Flashdrives CD/DVD duplication and replication, printing, packaging, fulfillment, design services NEW CYBERIAN SYSTEMS, INC. 1919 O’Toole Way San Jose, CA 95131 877-423-4383, 408-922-0682 Fax 408-884-2257 Email: sales@newcyberian.com Web: newcyberian.com NOTEPAD, THE Pasadena, CA 626-794-4322 Email: thenotepad@earthlink.net Services: CD and DVD replication, CD-R and DVD-R duplication, graphic design, mastering and printing, small to big orders PPL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC P.O. Box 261488 Encino, CA 91426 310 317-0322 Email: pplzmi@aol.com *No unsolicited material accepted QBT 1938 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 626-357-1330 Email: mike@qbtmedia.com Services: CD, CD-ROM, DVD duplicating & replication, printing, packaging, QUALITY CLONES CD, DVD, Mastering, Website and Video Services 3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 405 Studio City, CA 91604 323-464-5853 Email: info@qualityclones.com Web: qualityclones.com Services: CD and DVD replication and mastering, graphic design, website design and layout, full color printing booklets, tray cards, posters, postcards, CD sleeves, DVD wraps digipacks, packaging and shrink wrapping.
M2 COMMUNICATIONS 235 Bellefontaine St. Pasadena, CA 91105 626-441-2024 Email: m2com@aol.com Web: m2com.com/cassetteworks.html Services: audio duplication, CD replication, packaging, DVD duplication
RAINBO RECORDS 8960 Eton Ave. Canoga Park, CA 91304 818-280-1100 Fax 818-280-1101 Email: info@rainborecords.com Web: rainborecords.com Services: CD and DVD replication, vinyl pressing, custom packaging, graphic design
MASTER GROOVE STUDIOS Los Angeles (Northridge) Nashville (Hendersonville)
REAL TIME COPIES 10220 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
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UNITED AUDIO/VIDEO GROUP 6855 Vineland Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91605 800-247-8606, 818-980-6700 Fax 818-508-TAPE Web: unitedavg.com Services: Audio/Video duplication
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COLORADO CROSSPOINT 940 Wadsworth Blvd., Ste. 100 Lakewood, CO 80214 303-233-2700 Email: info@crosspoint.com Web: crosspoint.com Services: one stop shop for any type film or video production DENVER DISC 3141 Meade St. Denver, CO 80211 303-991-3837 Email: info@denverdisc.com Web: denverdisc.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and printing MAM-A 4250 Buckingham Dr., Ste. 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 800-594-3591, 719-262-2430 Email: info@mam-a.com Web: mam-a.com Services: MAM-A is the leading manufacturer of Professional quality recordable CD’s and DVD’s, with unique manufacturing technology and complete control over production processes. MAM-A provides a complete range of products, including Archival Grade 24K Gold DVD+/-Rs and CD-Rs, High quality Silver DVD-R, 8.5 GB Dual Layer DVD+R, and Recordable Blu-ray discs. Printable surfaces, Custom Logos, and Pre-Recorded CD-ROM/DVD-ROM are also available.
CONNECTICUT BUZZ MEDIA COMPANY 32 Bruggeman Pl. Mystic, CT 06355 860-536-1830 Email: info@buzzmediacompany.com Web: buzzmediacompany.com Services: video transfer
DELAWARE DELAWARE DIGITAL VIDEO FACTORY 1709 Concord Pike, Rt. 202 Wilmington, DE 19803 302-TV-TAPES (888-2737) Web: ddvf.com Services: CD/DVD duplication KEN-DEL PRODUCTIONS, INC. First State Production Center 1500 First State Blvd. Wilmington, DE 19804-3596 302-999-1111 Email: info@ken-del.com Web: ken-del.com Services: Graphics, CD/DVD Replication, Duplication, Transfers from any format, printing
WASHINGTON DC ACE PRESS 910 17th St., N.W., Ste. 100 Washington, DC 20006 202-338-4006 Email: acepress@aol.com Web: acepress.com Services: Printing, Copying and Mailing CDDVD DUPLICATION WASHINGTON DC Washington, DC 20007 866-874-8725 Web: cddvdduplicationwashingtondc. com Services: CD/DVD duplication and Video duplication
FLORIDA BISON DISC 803 S. Orlando Ave., Ste. J Winter Park, FL 32789 888-473-5289
5405 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 347 Los Angeles, CA 90036 888-473-5289 CRYSTAL CLEAR CD 7370 Dogwood Park Fort Worth,TX 76118 800-880-0073 Email: jim@crystalclearcds.com Web: crystalclearcds.com Services: CD, CD-ROM, Cassette, DVD replication, printing, packaging, mastering, graphic design, fulfillment, promo items DIGITAL DOMAIN 478 E. Altamonte Dr., #108-122 Altamonte Springs, FL 32750 407-831-0233 Email: bobkatz@digido.com Web: digido.com INTERMEDIA DISC 3827 NW 125 St. Opa Locka, FL 33054 305-392-9572 /9573 Email: info@intermediadisc.com Web: intermediadisc.com/en Services: CD/DVD replication PROGRESSIVE MEDIA & MUSIC 2116 Southview Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 813-251-8093 Email: info@progressivecds.com Web: progressivecds.com Contact: Ken Veenstra Services: CD, CD-ROM, Vinyl, DVD, CD/DVD-R, thumb drives replication, graphic design, packaging, DVD authoring, inventory management, printing, mastering, video editing S & J CD DUPLICATION, INC. 105 College Dr., Ste. 3 Orange Park, FL 32065 904-272-0580 Email: sales@snjcd.com Web: snjcd.com
GEORGIA ATLANTA MANUFACTURING GROUP 4458 Peachtree Lake Dr., Ste. A Duluth, GA 30096 404-230-9559 Web: amgcds.com Services: full-service CD and DVD manufacturer offering major label quality and affordable pricing with boutique type service INFINITY DISCS 5105 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Ste. 103 Atlanta, GA 30341 770-451-7400 Email: sales@infinitydiscs.com Web: infinitydiscs.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication, printing and packaging ROVIX The Proscenium Tower 1100 Peachtree St., Ste. 900 Atlanta, GA 30309 877-ROVIX-77, 404-869-0706 Email: solutions@rovix.com Web: rovix.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication
HAWAII RAINBOW PHOTO VIDEO 661 Keeaumoku St., #101A Honolulu, HI 96814 808-943-0276 Email: rainbow@rainbowphotovideo Web: rainbowphotovideo.com Services: CD/DVD/DVD-R duplication
IDAHO IE PRODUCTIONS 2975 McNeil Dr. Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208-528-9593 Email: chad@idproductions.com Web: ieproductions.com/services/videoproduction Services: full service video shop
ILLINOIS CHICAGO PRODUCERS 7507 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60612 800-467-1497, 312-226-6900 Web: chicagoproducers.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication SONY DADC 430 Gibraltar Dr. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-8060 Web: sonydadc.com Services: all DVD and CD media services, printing and packaging VIDEO ONE PRODUCTIONS 1820 W. Webster Ave., Ste. 201 Chicago, IL 60614 773-466-8762 Web: video1pro.com Services: CD and DVD duplication and replication
INDIANA DIGITAL VIDEO CONCEPTS 5342 Emerson Dr., Ste. D Indianapolis, IN 46203 317-544-2150 Web: digitalvideoindy.com Services: Full-service Duplicating of Cassettes DVD’s, CD’s and Floppy Discs
IOWA CD DUPLICATOR, THE 865 6th St., Ste. #2 Nevada, IA 50201 515-382-4623 Email: craig@promotional mediasupplier.com Web: thecdduplicator.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication DUPLICATION MEDIA 8126 Douglas Ave. Urbandale, IA 50322 316-558-5313 Email: info@duplicationmedia.com Web: duplicationmedia.com Services: CD/DVD duplications, videotape duplications, video to DVD transfers, audio to CD transfers and more
KANSAS PAT + JUDY HANDLEY 1510 W. Douglas Wichita, KS 67203 316-558-5313 Email: info@patandjudy.com Web: patandjudy.com Services: duplication services from many professional and consumer formats to DVD/CD/VHS
LOUISIANA FAST FORWARD MULTIMEDIA, INC 1428 S. Hugh Wallis Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508 337-262-0401 Email: ffmm@fastforwardmm.com Web: fastforwardmm.com Services: CD/DVD duplication
MAINE KLARITY MULTIMEDIA 36 Maple St. P.O. Box 160 North Vassalboro, ME 04962 888-387-8273, 207-873-3911 Email: terac@klarity.com Web: klarity.com Services: all related service
MARYLAND BLUE HOUSE PRODUCTIONS 2201 Westview Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-589-1001 Email: info@bluehouseproductions.com Web: bluehouseproductions.com Services: CD/DVD duplication CD DEPOT 9039 Baltimore Avenue College Park MD 20740 301-982-3472
Download at musicconnection.com/industry-contacts Additional location: 8639 Loch Raven Road Towson, MD 21286 410-663-5720 MORPHIUSDISC MANUFACTURING 100 E. 23rd St. Baltimore, MD 21218 410-662-0112 Fax 410-662-0116 Email: info@morphius.com Web: morphius.com Services: CD, CD-ROM, DVD, Bluray, vinyl, shaped CD/CD-Rom/vinyl, cassette, picture vinyl replication, insert printing, sticker printing, packaging, graphic design, digital download and physical distribution, fulfillment, inventory management
MASSACHUSETTS CD SONIC 273 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02116 888-CD-SONIC, 888-237-6642 Ext. 201 Email: cdsonic@cdsonic.com Web: cdsonic.com Contact: Jules Seabra, VP/Sales Services: CD-Audio and CD ROM replication, DVD replication, VHS duplication, printing and packaging CD WORKS 30 Doaks Ln. Marblehead, MA 01945 800-239-6757 Email: moo@cdworks.com Web: cdworks.com Services: state of the art CD and DVD duplication and replication services ECLIPSE VIDEO SERVICES 2400 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02140 800-345-6024, 617-491-1714 Fax 617-661-1543 Email: info@eclipsevid.com Web: eclipsevid.com Services: CD/DVD duplication
MICHIGAN NOBUCKS DOT NET 790 Glaspie Rd. Oxford, MI 48371 877-NOBUCKS, 877-662-8257 Web: CDupe.com Services: CD/DVD duplication, VHS to DVD Kits, short runs are no problem VOLK VIDEO SERVICES Auburn, MI 248-515-0184 Email: info@volkvideo.com Web: linkedin.com/company/volk-videoservices Services: CD/DVD duplication and transfer
MINNESOTA ALLIED VAUGHN 7600 Parklawn, Ste. 300 Minneapolis, MN 55435 800-323-0281, 952-832-3100 Fax 952-832-3179 Email: jim.laib@alliedvaughn.com Web: alliedvaughn.com Services: DVD and CD replication/ duplication, authoring, Media on Demand, VHS duplication, packaging solutions, graphic design, printing, inventory mgmt. *Offices throughout the U.S., see Website. Additional locations: Chicago 901 Bilter Rd., Ste. 141 Aurora, IL 60502 630-626-0215, 800-759-4087 Email: rick.polizzi@alliedvaughn.com Detroit 11923 Brookfield Livonia, MI 48150 734-462-5543, 800-462-5543 Email: chris.barkoozis@alliledvaughn. com COPYCATS MEDIA 2155 Niagara Lane N., Ste. 110 Minneapolis, MN 55447
612-371-8008, 888-698-8008 Web: copycatsmedia.com
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DUPESHOP.COM/DVB MEDIA 7720 W 78th St. Minneapolis, MN 55439 866-874-8725, 763-315-4939 Email: sales@dupeshop.com Web: dupeshop.com Services: DVD duplication
VEGAS DISC 5320 Stylers St. North Las Vegas, NV 89031 702-735-4283, 702-481-1663, 800-2465667 Contact: Tom Parham Email: info@vegasdisc.com Web: vegasdisc.com
MEDIAXPRESS 1515 Nicollet Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-872-8284, 800-879-8273 Email: info@mediaxpress.net Web: mediaxpress.net SOUND 80 222 S. 9th St., Ste. 3600 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-339-9313 Email: info@sound80.com Web: sound80.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and transfers
MISSISSIPPI JASPER EWING & SONS INC P.O. Box 12853 Jackson, MS 39211 601-942-3325 Email: info@jasperewing.com Web: jasperewing.com Services: CD and DVD Duplication
MISSOURI SMITHLEE PRODUCTIONS INC. 7420 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63143 314-647-3900 Email: sales@smithlee.com Web: smithlee.com Services: CD/DVD replication and fulfillment
MONTANA MR. VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, LLC 1480 Spiritwood Victor, MT 59875 888-961-4970 Email: mrvideo.com@gmail.com Web: mrvideo.com Services: duplication and transfer PEAK RECORDING & SOUND INC. P.O. Box 1404 Bozeman, MT 59771 406-586-1650 Email: info@peakrecording.net Web: peakrecording.net Services: CD/DVD duplication and design
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NEW HAMPSHIRE NECD Salem, NH 800-617-3877 Email: discman@superdups.com Web: newenglandcd.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication
NEW JERSEY DISC MAKERS 7905 N. Crescent Blvd. Pennsauken, NJ 08110-1402 800-468-9353 Fax 856-661-3450 Web: discmakers.com Services: CD/DVD manufacturing, graphic design, printing, download cards, distribution, packaging, authoring, mastering, manual and automated CD and DVD printers, blank media, distribution, marketing services, also 12in vinyl. Providing the industry standard of excellence for over 50 years. OASIS CD MANUFACTURING 7905 N. Route 130 Delair, NJ 08110 888-296-2747 Email: info@oasiscd.com Web: oasiscd.com Services: CD/DVD manufacturing, graphic design, printing, eco-packaging, direct glass cutting (Audiophile)
NEW MEXICO CINE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS & DUPLICATION 35 Domingo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87508 505-466-6101 Email: startzman@me.com Web: cinevisionproductions.com Contact: Richard Startzman Services: all video production needs KOKOPELE PRODUCTIONS Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-501-0589 Email: Christopher@kkpele.com Web: kkpele.com Services: DVD duplication
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CREATIVE VISUAL PRODUCTIONS, INC. 4131 S. 89th St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-4410 Email: rob@creativevisual.biz Website: creativevisual.biz Services: CD, DVD, Blu-ray, authoring, replication, duplication, packaging
A TO Z MEDIA 243 W. 30th St., 6th Fl. New York, NY 10001 212-260-0237, 888-670-0260 Email: info@atozmedia.com Web: atozmedia.com Services: DVD, CD, cassette and CDROM duplication/replication, design, printing.
OMAHA TRANS-VIDEO LLC 14925 Industrial Rd. Omaha, NE 68144 402-894-0105 Email: theresa@omahatransvideo.com Web: omahatransvideo.com Services: CD/DVD or VHS duplication
DIRECT 2 MARKET SOLUTIONS 1001 Lexington Ave. Suite 800 Rochester, NY 14606 1-800-229-8067 Web: direct2marketsolutions.com Services: CD/DVD printing and duplication, printing, packaging and fulfillment
TMS Theatrical Media Services, Inc. 7510 Burlington St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-5522 Web: tmsomaha.com Services: Touring, Festivals, Corporate, Theatrical, House of Worship
NEVADA JETKOR P.O. Box 33238 Reno, NV 89533 775-846-1185 Email: info@jetkor.com Web: jetkor.com Contact: Sherri Del Soldato Services: full-color printing, promo
DISC MAKERS 150 W. 25th St., Ste. 402 New York, NY 10011 800-468-9353 Web: discmakers.com Services: Replication, graphic design, on-disc printing, packaging, authoring, recordable media, mastering, master transfers multimedia authoring, manual and automated CD and DVD printers, blank media. Providing the industry standard of excellence for over 50 years. DUPLICATION DEPOT INC. 7 Plane Tree LA Saint James, NY 11780 631-752-0608
Email: copymydisc@gmail.com Web: duplicationdepot.com Services: CD/DVD transfers, duplication and replication LANDSHARK! CD DUPLICATION & DESIGN, INC. 325 W. 38th St., Ste. 710 New York, NY 10018 212-247-8995 Fax 212-247-8997 Email: landsharkcd@gmail.com Web: landsharkcd.com Services: CD duplication and design MF DIGITAL 19 W. Jefryn Blvd., Ste. 2 Deer Park, NY 11729 631-249-9393 Fax 631-249-9273 Email: support@mfdigital.com Web: mfdigital.com Services: CD/DVD duplication, DVD/CD replication, USB duplication MIXONIC 243 W 30th St., 6th Flo New York, NY 10001 866-838-5067 Email: customercare@mixonic.com Web: mixonic.com Services: CD, CD-ROM, DVD, USB, Flashdrives CD/DVD duplication and replication, printing, packaging, fulfillment, design services PLAY-IT PRODUCTIONS 735 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050 800-815-3444, 212-695-6530 Web: play-itproductions.net Contact: Tony Tyler Services: complete CD/DVD manufacturing, printing and packaging, along with graphic design, mastering and DVD authoring
NORTH CAROLINA STUDIO SOUTH 4912 Old Pineville Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217 704-525-0296 Email: Service@studiosouthmedia.com Web: studiosouthmedia.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and transfer TRIANGLE DUPLICATION SERVICES 12400 Wake Union Church Rd Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-622-0746 Email: joe@triangleduplication.com Web: triangleduplication.com Services: CD/DVD duplication, printing. Mini DV 8mm and VHS to DVD conversions
NORTH DAKOTA MEDIA PRODUCTIONS 3241 University Dr. S. Fargo, ND 58104 701-237-6863, 800-480-6863 Email: info@mediaproductions.com Web: mediaproductions.com Services: CD/DVD duplication Additional location: 2000 Schafer Street Suite 1 Bismarck, ND 58501
OHIO
AM TECH VIDEO, INC. 6585 B Smith Rd. Brook Park, OH 44142 800-262-8723, 216-676-0441 Email: support@atvproductions.com Web: atvproductions.com Services: CD/DVD duplication A TO Z AUDIO 9449 Brookpart Rd., Unit C Parma, OH 44129 440-333-0040 Email: atozaudio@atozaudio.com Web: atozaudio.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication, printing INDIE MERC STORE 34440 Vine Street Willowick, OH 44095 855-210-1412 Web: indiemerch.com
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OREGON A TO Z MEDIA 524 E. Burnside St., Ste. 230 Portland, OR 97214 503-736-3261. 888-670-0260 Email: info@atozmedia.com Web: atozmedia.com Services: DVD, CD, cassette and CDROM duplication/replication, design, printing.
CRAVEDOG CD & DVD MANUFACTURING 611 N. Tillamook St., Ste. B22 Portland, OR 97227 503-233-7284 Email: tc@cravedog.com Web: cravedog.com Contact: Michael Fitzgerald Services: CD, CD-ROM, DVD, CD Biz Card replication, printing, packaging, graphic design, promo items and apparel CRAZY DAISY PRODUCTIONS 8540 S.W. Monticello St. Beaverton, OR 97008 541-517-1458 Email: info@crazymastering.com Web: crazymastering.com Services: Mixing, Mastering, Duplication MEGALODON MANUFACTURING 888-234-2283 Email: hello@megalodon.com Web: megalodon.com MIXONIC 1223 NE Alberta St., 2nd Fl. Portland, OR 97211 866-838-5067 Email: customercare@mixonic.com Web: mixonic.com Services: CD, CD-ROM, DVD, USB, Flashdrives CD/DVD duplication and replication, printing, packaging, fulfillment, design services
PENNSYLVANIA RELICOPY 1735 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19103 972-702-8388 Web: replicopy.com Services: CD/DVD duplication, Video, Promotional printing, packaging
SOUTH CAROLINA PRINTS2DAY.COM 2 Baneberry Ct. Simpsonville, SC 29680 864-255-9559, 888-728-8188 Email: Prinsts2day@gmail.com Web: prints2day.com Services: CD/DVD duplication, Upload Music CD, Posters
TENNESSEE DISC MAKERS 1110 17th Ave S #3 Nashville, TN 800-468-9353 Fax 856-661-3450 Web: discmakers.com Services: CD/DVD manufacturing, graphic design, printing, packaging, authoring, mastering, manual and automated CD and DVD printers, blank media. Providing the industry standard of excellence for over 60 years. MCR MUSIC CITY REPLICATION VSG, INC. 2525 Perimeter Place Dr. Suite 113 Nashville, TN 37214 615-248-1010, 800-251-1009 Web: mcreplication.com Services: CD, DVD Replication and Duplication (Nashville’s only in-house replicators), short run services, print, packaging, fulfillment, mastering MUZI MUSIC Nashville TN
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844-689-4227 X5 Email: mike@muzimusic.com Web: muzimusic.com Contact: Mike Farona SWIFT MUSIC GROUP INC. 4117 Edwards Ave. Nashville, TN 37216 615-650-0928 Email: info@swiftmusicgroup.com Web: swiftmusicgroup.com THE TRANSFER LAB 127 Franklin Rd., Ste. 260 Brentwood, TN 37027 615-251-3380, 888-777-7172 Email: info@thetransferlab.com Web: earmarkdigital.com WE MAKE TAPES, CD’S & VIDEOS 118 16th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203 615-244-4236, 888-271-3472 Email: csr@wemaketapes.com Web: wemaketapes.com
LARSEN DIGITAL SERVICES 1144 W. 2700 N. Pleasant View, UT 84404 800-776-8357, 801-782-5155 Email: info@larsendigital.com Web: larsendigital.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication
WTS DUPLICATION 2841 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga,TN 37421 800-217-7228, 423-894-9427 Email: sales@wtsmedia.com Web: wtsduplication.com Services: CD and DVD replication and duplication
TEXAS ARCUBE 1845 Summit Ave Suite 407 Plano, TX 75074 877-677-9582 Email: sales@arcube.com Web: arcube.com Additional locations: Houston, TX 832-573-9444 Austin, TX 877-677-9582 BLUEBONNET MEDIA GROUP, INC. 1850 Audubon Pond Way Allen, TX 75013 469-795-6886, 214-803-9920 Email: atalis@bluebonnetmediagroup. com Web: bluebonnetmediagroup.com Services: CD/DVD, Video production CROWN CD DUPLICATION 3636 S. Alameda St., Ste. B-209 Corpus Christi, TX 78411 888-460-0045, 361-882-8881 Web: crowncd.com Contact: Joseph Metz Services: manufacturing audio CD’s, also can handle any type of data recording needs, from recording artists to businesses that have to duplicate information on a CD or DVD format. We even convert videocassettes to DVD’s NATIONWIDE DISC 7370 Dogwood Park Richland Hills, TX 76118 1-866-704-3579, 817-885-8855 Email: information@nationwidedisc.com Web: nationwidedisc.com REPLICOPY 1120 Jupiter Rd., Ste. 190 Plano, TX 75074 972-702-8388 Web: replicopy.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication WORLD MEDIA GROUP 7370 Dogwood Park Richland Hills, TX 76118 800-400-4964 Email: getstarted@worldmediagroup. com Web: worldmediagroup.com Services: CDR, DVDR duplication, CD, DVD replication, USB Drives, graphic design, packaging, fulfillment and warehousing.
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128 W. 400 N. Cedar City, UT 84721 702-481-1663, 702-735-4283, 800-2465667 Email: info@vegasdisc.com Web: hittrackstudios.com, vegasdisc. com Contact: Tom Parham Services: Custom CD/DVD duplication and replication, Blu-ray replication and USB duplication, Full color offset printing and packaging. Multi-track recording, CD Mastering and DVD authoring services. Duplication and Pro audio equipment sales. Replication equipment by Singulus, Guann Yinn, Heino and Gima with and 10 million per month capacity. Studio and Mastering equipment include, SSL, NEVE, API, MANLEY, HDCD, Sonic Solutions, Pro-Tools and Final Cut Pro
MEDIAFAST 767 S. Auto Mall Dr., Ste. 8 American Folk, UT 84003 801-876-1107, 888-756-8890 Web: mediafast.net Services: CD, DVD, Blu-ray duplication, replication, authoring, testing and complete packaging solutions
VERMONT VERMONT DUPLICATION 802-734-8836 Hinesburg, VT Email: info@vermontduplication.com Web: vermontduplication.com Services: CD/DVD duplication VIDEOSYNCRACIES INC Green House Building 180 Flynn Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 802-861-6161, 800-559-000 Email: paul@vidsync.com Web: vidsync.com Services: DVD and CD duplication, from 1 to 1000 FAST with awesome on-disc label printing. DVD and CD Replication, as few as 500 factory pressed. DVD authoring full service video production and editing video transfer to DVD.
VIRGINIA FURNACE MFG MEDIA DUPLICATION SOLUTIONS 6315 Bren Mar Drive, Suite 195 Alexandria, VA 22312 703-205-0007 Email: sales@furnacemfg.com Web: furnacemfg.com Services: CD and DVD duplication and replication, print, packaging, design and fulfillment. Audiophile vinyl manufacturing, print and packaging. Premium Optical Disc manufacturing CD, DVD, CD-R, DVD-R, pre-press, packaging, DVD and Enhanced, CD authoring. USB drive branding and loading. iPod loading. TRIPLE DISC MEDIA AND CD/DVD DUPLICATION P.O. Box 7645 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-899-3981 Email: sales@tripledisc.com Web: tripledisc.com
WASHINGTON COMPACT DISC SERVICE 1000 SE Tech Center Drive Suite 160 Vancouver, WA 98683 800-260-9800, 360-816-1800 Email: info@cdsg.com Web: cdsg.com Services: CD and DVD replication, CD-R & DVD-R duplication, DVD authoring, graphic design DISC MAKERS 16300 Christensen Rd., Ste. 310 Tukwila, WA 98188 800-468-9353
Web: discmakers.com Services: replication, mastering, DVD authoring, short-run CD duplication, pack-aging, on-disc Printing, CD/DVD printers, blank CD/DVD. Providing the industry standard of excellence for over 50 years. REALTIME A Duplication Corporation 334 N.E. 89TH ST. Seattle, WA 98115 206-523-8050 Web: realtimepip.com Services: CD/DVD duplication and replication, design
WEST VIRGINIA HOME VIDEO STUDIO OF WEST VIRGINIA 1041 Bridge Rd. Charleston, WV 25314 304-343-5180 Email: sabe.e@gmail.com Web: dvdwv.com Services: video duplication, 8mm to DVD, video editing, VHS to DVD and DVD transfer TELVIDEO & AUDIO PRODUCTIONS 231 Heritage Dr. Huntington, WV 25704 304-529-4480, 304-529-4442 Email: telvideo1@netzero.net Web: telvideo-audio.com Services: audio/video transfers
WISCONSIN A TO Z MEDIA 338 N. Milwaukee St., Ste. 406 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-289-0982 Email: production@atozmedia.com Web: atozmedia.com Services: DVD, CD, cassette and CDROM duplication/replication, design, printing MIXONIC 2018 S. 1st St., Ste 217 Milwaukee, WI 53217 866-838-5067 Email: customercare@mixonic.com Web: mixonic.com Services: CD, CD-ROM, DVD, USB, Flashdrives CD/DVD duplication and replication, printing, packaging, fulfillment, design services
WYOMING INTEGRATED IMAGING 1743 E. 2nd St. Casper, WY 82601 800-780-3805, 307-266-3805 Email: info@iilabs.com Web: iilabs.com Services: video and audio duplication
CANADA MICROFORUM 1 Woodborough Ave. Toronto, ON, Canada M6M5A1 416-654-8008, 1-800-465-2323 Web: microforum.ca Services: CD and DVD replication and digital download cards, prints and USB DUPLIUM 35 Minthorn Blvd. Thornhill, ON L3T 7N5 Canada 905-709-9930, 800-819-0701 Email: info@duplium Web: duplium.com Services: CD and DVD Duplication,Vinyl Records, Templates and Resources, Disc Packaging SONY DADC Norelco Drive/Courtney Park Toronto, Ontario, Canada 416-3917-970 Web: sonydadc.com Services: all DVD and CD media services, printing and packaging
MEXICO SONY MUSIC ENT. MEXICO Blvd. Manuel Avila Camacho 191 Miguel Hidalgo, 11510 Ciudad de Mexico, D.F. Mexico +52 55 5249 3200
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PROMO SITES BANDCAMP Web: bandcamp.com Notes: promote music, all genres BANDS IN TOWN Web: bandsintown.com Notes: shows BAND VISTA Web: bandvista.com Notes: band website creation BANDZOOGLE Web: bandzoogle.com Notes: band website creation BOMBPLATES Web: bombplates.com Notes: band website creation BUTTERFLIES RADIO Web: butterfliesradio.com Notes: indie music internet radio, music submission opps. DATPIFF Web: datpiff.com Notes: music promo, hip-hop mixtapes, R&B DJ BOOTH Web: djbooth.net Notes: hip-hop promo, music reviews EVENTFUL Web: eventful.com Notes: shows FOUR FOUR Web: fourfour.com Notes: band website creation HIP HOP CONCERTS Web: hiphopconcerts.com Notes: Hip-hop concert information. Submit your concert/tour dates nationwide. HOMEGROWN HITS Web: homegrownhits.com Notes: Billboard-like chart for indie artists, all genres, competition HOT NEW HEAT Web: HotNewHeat.com Notes: All genres, premieres, news, reviews, concert news INDIE ARTIST RADIO Web: indieartistradio.net Notes: music promo INDIE ON THE MOVE Web: indieonthemove.com Notes: Venue reviews MERCH DIRECT Web: merchdirect.com Notes: merch NIMBIT Web: nimbit.com Notes: show, music, merch promo PUREVOLUME Web: purevolume.com Notes: music promo REVERBNATION Web: reverbnation.com Notes: music promo SECTION 101 Web: section101.com Notes: website creation SONGKICK Web: songkick.com Notes: shows STAGEIT Web: stageit.com Notes: stream shows STORE ENVY Web: storenvy.com Notes: merc
DISTRIBUTION/ONLINE RETAIL CD BABY Web: cdbaby.com Notes: distribution/online retail CHIRPIFY Web: chirpify.com Notes: Twitter app for distribution/online retail GUMROAD Web: gumroad.com Notes: Twitter app for distribution/online retail HELLO MERCH Web: hellomerch.com MERCHNOW Web: merchnow.com ORCHARD Web: theorchard.com TUNECORE Web: tunecore.com TUNECUBE Web: tunecube.com
FAN MAIL/CAREER MANAGEMENT ARTIST GROWTH Web: artistgrowth.com Notes: career management FANBRIDGE Web: fanbridge.com Notes: fan management IFANZ Web: Ifanz.com Notes: fan management
TAXI Web: taxi.com Notes: licensing
INFORMATION/OPPORTUNITIES DATAMUSICATA Web: datamusicata.com Notes: info/articles for artists, blog style DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS Web: digitalmusicnews.com Notes: Up-to-date industry news HIP HOP MAKERS Web: hiphopmakers.com Notes: articles for hip-hop producers HYPEBOT Web: hypebot.com Notes: music business news and articles INDABA MUSIC Web: indabamusic.com Notes: opps, contests INDIE BIBLE Web: indiebible.com Notes: contacts, info INDIE MUSIC Web: indie-music.com Notes: info on everything indie KINGS OF A&R Web: kingsofar.com Notes: opps MUSIC CLOUT Web: musicclout.com Notes: opps, info articles
Web: djbooth.net Notes: blog, hip-hop, R&B, soul HIPHOPDX Web: hiphopdx.com Notes: blog, hip-hop, R&B, soul INVISIBLE ORANGES Web: invisibleoranges.com Notes: blog, heavy metal KINGS OF A&R Web: kingsofar.com Notes: blog LA MUSIC BLOG Web: lamusicblog.com Notes: blog LHYME Web: lhyme.com Notes: up-and-coming indie music and food fusion website out of Nashville. the feature a different indie artist each week or month and create recipes inspired by the artists background, music style, lifestyle and favorite foods. LOSANJEALOUS Web: losanjealous.com Notes: blog, show listings MICHAEL DOLAN’S BLOG Web: jmichaeldolan.com Notes: Founder and previous Publisher of Music Connection PITCHFORK Web: pitchfork.com Notes: blog
MUSIC CONNECTION Web: musicconnection.com
RADIOLAB Web: Radiolab.org Notes: blog
ONLYWIRE Web: onlywire.com Notes: Post to 47 social networks
MUSIC NOMAD Web: musicnomad.com Notes: music industry resources listing
SINGERSROOM Web: singersroom.com Notes: blog, R&B/Soul
TOUT Web: tout.com Notes: 15 second video messaging to fans
MUSIC REGISTRY Web: musicregistry.com Notes: music industry directories
SOUL BOUNCE Web: soulbounce.com Notes: blog, R&B/Soul
MUSIC XRAY Web: musicxray.com Notes: submissions for opps, licensing
STEREO GUM Web: stereogum.com Notes: blog
SONGWRITER 101 Web: songwriter101.com Notes: info/articles
THE HYPE MACHINE Web: hypem.com Notes: blog
NETWORKING/SOCIAL/GIGS ARTIST DATA Web: sonicbids.com/artistdata Notes: Helps organize social media CONCERTS IN YOUR HOME Web: concertsinyourhome.com GIGSALAD Web: gigsalad.com FESTIVAL NET Web: festivalnet.com Notes: find and book festival gigs MUSIC2DEAL Web: music2deal.com Notes: networking MUSICIANS CONTACT Web: musicianscontact.com Notes: Find musicians, gigs MUSICPAGE Web: musicpage.com Notes: social network for music industry SONICBIDS Web: sonicbids.com Notes: Social music marketing platform, connects bands, promoters, brands and fans WEGETNETWORKING Web: wegetnetworking.com
LICENSING BROADJAM Web: broadjam.com Notes: licensing FILMMUSIC.NET Web: filmmusic.net Notes: licensing MUSIC2DEAL Web: music2deal.com MUSIC SUPERVISOR Web: musicsupervisor.com
SONICBIDS Web: sonicbids.com Notes: opps STAR POLISH Web: tiwaryent.com/advice-library Notes: opps, info, articles TAXI Web: taxi.com Notes: opps/info TRUE TALENT MANAGEMENT Web: truetalentmgmt.com/links.htm Notes: articles/info
BLOGS 2DOPEBOYZ Web: 2dopeboyz.com Notes: hip-hop blog ALLHIPHOP Web: allhiphop.com Notes: hip-hop blog ARI’S TAKE Web: aristake.com Notes: Artist blog on the industry AQUARIUM DRUNKARD Web: aquariumdrunkard.com Notes: blog BROOKLYN VEGAN Web: brooklynvegan.com Notes: blog
OTHER ARTIST SHARE Web: artistshare.com Notes: fan funding like Kickstarter KICKSTARTER Web: kickstarter.com Notes: fund raising website for DIY artists SONGDEX Web: songdex.com Notes: Industry song database SOUND EXCHANGE Web: soundexchange.com Notes: collecting online royalties TUNESAT Web: tunesat.com Notes: collecting royalties For hundreds more contacts from current directories (A&R label representatives, music attorneys, managers, producers, engineers, booking agents, music education, vocal coaches, college radio, recording studios, rehearsal studios, mastering studios, publishers, film/ TV music supervisors and more), visit our website: musicconnection.com/ industry-contacts.
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ost of us working musicians haven’t had the “luck” to have a wealthy father buy our first record deal, or the “ingenuity” at 17 to sell blunts to pay for recordings, or to be born with perfect pitch, or a booty like J.Lo… AAAYO!! This isn’t a rant to say that artists with fortune, foresight or natural good looks aren’t talented and didn’t have to still work hard to make it, but rather, it’s a question… What assets or liabilities are in your wheelhouse that you can use to your advantage right away? If you live and breathe music and art, what are you willing to do to “make it”? And what does “making it” mean to you? For me, it’s very basic: Get paid to do what I love. And I’ve had the incredible luck to be able to do such a thing in an unconventional way, by creating my own weird path through the music industry landscape. Don’t get it twisted, I’d definitely hit up my fam for money if they had any, but back in the day, we were literally in line for government cheese (yes, it’s a real thing). We weren’t crazy rich Asians, much less, rich whites! We were crazy, but that’s besides the point… It does take money, however, to make money. We as artists aren’t paying attention to what we have, to LEGALLY put them to good use for us! (Don’t sell crack, kids…) So with this in mind, here are some practical things you can start doing right away: Get That Money • Got a car? Make extra money via Uber/ Lyft/Postmates/whatever. Put that into your recording fund. • Got a spare room or couch? Rent it out on Airbnb or Craigslist, or sublet when you’re on tour. • Do you already make websites and graphics for your own band? Duplicate your system for other bands and friends for a fee. • Know your DAWs or have an audio engineering degree? Use Soundbetter. com or Fiverr.com to record, mix, songwrite, sing topline for others. • Have a music education background? Offer lessons in-between tours, or even on tour! Research online teaching sites like takelessons.com. • Do cover gigs: Most bands doing cover sets or tribute shows are making great money. Plus, it’s a great way to practice and hone your skills! The Beatles, Van Halen, Pantera, Led Zeppelin, Ed Sheeran did it––are you above the Beatles??? Be Mindful, Live Frugally and Minimally • Cut down your alcohol, smoking and stupid lottery tickets. If you’re having six drinks a week, that’s over 3K per year! More, if you’re buying fancy fru-fru cocktails for all your Tinder dates (Yeah I’m talking to you...) • Got a home studio with tons of gear? Make sure to write it off during tax season, or sell your unused gear and instruments on reverb.com or OfferUp.com, or rent them out at fatllama.com. • Stop buying unnecessary things, or promise yourself to sell some old stuff before you buy a shiny new toy. • Live light: When you hit the road, you won’t want to pay for public storage, or moving all your stuff to your parents’ house. Less is more in this respect
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Create Time to Practice Your Craft Driving to my day job in congested Los Angeles traffic, I’d do vocal warmups every morning on my way to work. I still do this on tour every show day, driving cross country. Bonus points: it helps pass the time! Apps and Shizz: •Learning: Yousician/MetronomePro/Melodics/Youtube/ Udemy/Lynda • Songwriting: Use voice memos and Siri to mumble out lyrics in the car or on the subway. • Use the Notes app to write down song ideas in the middle of the night. (For you Android users, I have literally no idea what you do…) Add Value: Instrumentalists… learn to carry a tune! Many of us hire live musicians who can also sing harmony or chant chorus lines, etc. So while you’re developing your guitar/piano skillzzz, hum along with your scales at the same time. It will also improve your ear training immensely. • Singers… Don’t depend on others, pick up at least one instrument, learn how to produce your own music, or dance like Beyonce. ;) Likeability and Trust Basic hygiene and health/weight are huge factors. People are more likely to trust people who look like they take care of themselves. You may be leaving money on the table if you are disheveled, overweight, have horrible breath, or go psycho and fight the bouncer after three beers. This is not about getting butt implants or lip injections, but just basic physical/mental care. And most importantly… BE NICE! RETURN PHONE CALLS! CHECK YOUR EMAILS! BE RESPONSIBLE! SHOW UP ON TIME! DON’T MUMBLE! NETWORK! (You have no idea how all this impacts your success.) Sidenote I worked every kind of odd job to pay for college… One day I actually found myself in J.Lo’s Hollywood house, setting up a balloon drop for her New Year’s Eve party! She was very nice to me. Her one-eyed dog was following me around all day. She doesn’t know I accidentally hit her one-eyed dog with the end of the ladder… in the good eye!!! (aaargh!!!)
GABE KUBANDA is a singer-songwriter, co-creator of the Epic Proportions Tour (now over 700 concerts in three continents), and the Non-Profit EduMusication program, promoting “modern music education” in schools. Eligible artists can submit to tour with Epic on its website.
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