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IN THIS ISSUE
1. New @ Indie-Music.com
2. Tip Sheet – News & Submission Ops
3. Calendar of Music Industry Events
4. Classifieds
5. Important
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GOT MUSIC? FIND FANS! LOVE MUSIC? FIND TALENT! YOUMUSIC.COM
The New Music Discovery Site – Upload your Music Videos & Audios from all genres to expose your Music to a World-Wide Audience
where Fans can discover your Music. Enter in our Quarterly Music Contest to Win Prizes! Features include: Music Video Charts,
Audio Charts, Post Gigs, CD Releases, Classifieds, Create Groups, Channels, and Post Blogs. http://www.YouMusic.com/
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NEW @ INDIE-MUSIC.COM
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Packed with essential tools to save you time and money, the ToolKit gives you a competitive advantage in the music business.
Comes with over 50 articles, printable copyright forms, templates for common music items like flyers, music fonts, musician papers,
software, and much more – all for the cost of shipping ($6.95). It enhances your long term chances of success in the music
industry. Designed for musicians, indie record labels, and industry. USA orders only, please. http://www.musicianstoolkit.com
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==> CHOICE CUTS TOP 10 ARTISTS & EDITORS PICKS
Want to be a Choice Cut?
Submit at http://www.indie-music.com/join
Chad Hollister (Rock)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/Chad_Hollister/
Kirk Riggs (Country)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/Kirk_Riggs/
Jen Porter (Rock)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/Jen_Porter/
John Riccio
(Singer-Songwriter)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/John_Riccio/
Andy Rothstein (Jazz/Fusion)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/Andy_Rothstein/
Piper Leigh (Singer-Songwriter)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/Piper_Leigh/
Matt Moore (Rock)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/Matt_Moore/
Eric Roberts (Instrumental Guitar)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/Eric_Roberts/
Yasmin Tayeby (Singer-Songwriter)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/Yasmin_Tayeby/
Marwan (R&B)
http://www.indie-music.com/bands/Marwans_Indie_Music_Site/
– Choice Cuts – Top 10 This Month:
http://www.indie-music.com/music
– Editors Picks – Best of the Rest:
http://www.indie-music.com/editorspicks.php
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RISING STAR ARTISTS AGGRESSIVELY MARKETS FOR INDIE ARTISTS
It’s hard work to get the attention, respect and dollars of today’s music fan. The online music industry has exploded into a billion bits of content. Last year, over 13 million MP3′s lined the shelves of online retail outlets. The problem is that 10 million tracks languished unsold. Rising Star Artists brilliantly combines the best of social networking and social consumerism to break through the silver ceiling for recording artists. For a limited time, Rising Star Artists is offering a free 30-day trial. Starving artists can sign-up for a limited free starter membership. http://www.risingstarartists.com
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PLAY AT CANADA’S LARGEST NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL
Canadian Music Fest is a once-in-a-year opportunity to get your band in the face of those who matter. From A&R reps and music
publishers to booking agents and talent buyers, over 3000 industry insiders from Canada and beyond descend on the streets
of Toronto looking for the next big thing. Taking place March 10-14, 2010, Canadian Music Fest is strategically situated on the
weekend preceding SXSW, providing international bands with an advantage to budget dates more effectively – hitting both
Festivals at once. All bands who submit will have the opportunity to be spotlighted in the “Artist Feature” on our homepage.
http://www.sonicbids.com/cmw2010
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TIP SHEET
All tips are provided “as is”, and do not represent an endorsement from Indie-Music.com Want more? http://www.indie-music.com/magazine
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INDUSTRY NEWS
*** – MUSIC PUBLISHERS: “COPYRIGHT SHOULD BE TECHNOLOGY NEUTRAL”
Composers, music publishers and songwriters have told federal lawmakers that regardless of whether music is distributed to
consumers via TV, DVDs or digital download, they need legislative help to ensure they get their fair share. Two weeks ago, I wrote
a story about how some of these groups want iTunes and other Web music retailers to pay performance fees for downloads of TV shows and films. They also want online music stores to cough up fees for 30-second song previews. Those revelations didn’t go over
well with many techies. http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-10370513-261.html?tag=mncol;title
*** – TICKETMASTER, LIVE NATION DEAL PROMPTS US CONCERN
US antitrust enforcers are concerned that a merger of Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. and Live Nation Inc. may reduce
competition for tickets to live events at large venues, said a person familiar with the matter. The Justice Department is likely
to decide within two months whether to oppose the merger, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The deal,
announced in February, would unite the largest ticketing company with the biggest venue operator, creating an entity with $6
billion in annual sales. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aBnl3IhwwV_8
*** – RECORDED MUSIC REVENUE IN CATCH-22
As products have become more innovative, revenue declines. Streaming services offer legal alternatives to piracy. Downloads
offer an inexpensive way to enjoy digital music. Track prices top out at an affordable $1.29 and the current trend – with price
competition by the likes of Amazon.com and 7digital – is toward cheaper downloads. The access model (streaming) hinges upon the
frequency with which consumers listen to music, not how often the buy music. http://tinyurl.com/yko4j93
*** – BERKLEE IN TRADEMARK BATTLE
Berklee College of Music is suing a Florida company that offers online music education to colleges, claiming it blatantly lifted
content verbatim from the Boston school’s own Web sites. http://tinyurl.com/yehlhzo
*** – EDITORS’ TOM SMITH DENIES HE’S ‘SPEARHEADING A CAMPAIGN AGAINST RADIOHEAD’
Editors frontman Tom Smith has said that he is not “spearheading a campaign” against Radiohead with regards to their attitude to
illegal downloading after calling them “selfish.” Smith earlier said that the band’s 2007 ‘pay-what-you-like’ release style for
their ‘In Rainbows’ contradicted their current anti-file-sharing stance. http://tinyurl.com/ykr5vws
*** – GUNS N’ ROSES ‘VIGOROUSLY CONTEST’ CLAIMS THEY’VE COPIED SONGS
Guns N’ Roses denied they have sampled songs after being hit with a $1 million lawsuit last week. Legal papers claim that the band
illegally copied songs from Ulrich Schnauss which ended up on their last album, ‘Chinese Democracy’, but the band is now
challenging those accusations. http://tinyurl.com/yfan9ly
CONTESTS & TIPS
*** – THE ROCK BAND NETWORK IS COMING
The Rock Band Network is a revolutionary system that will allow bands, studios and record labels to create and sell playable game
content from their master recordings using the same professional tools used by developers. Check out the overview video for more
on how it will work. http://creators.rockband.com/
*** – GAMESTOP INTRODUCES BEATLES INSPIRED LOVE SONG CONTEST
GameStop, Corp., a video game and entertainment software retailer, announced a contest based on the titles of The Beatles
song catalog – The Beatles Love Song contest. To pay homage to The Beatle’s great writing ability, GameStop said that aspiring
writers can pen songs of 100 words or less that use titles from at least 10 songs of The Beatles as part of their submitted
entry. Submission deadline: November 16. http://www.thebeatlesinvasion.com/
*** – LYRIC WRITER AWARDS ROUND 4 – 2009
We Are Listening has teamed up with StudioPros.com to provide an end-to-end solution for lyricists through a career launching
lyric writing contest – The Lyric Writer Awards. Each year, four writers will be selected by our expert panel of judges for an
exclusive co-writing and recording project with some of the industry’s most prominent songwriters, producers, mix engineers,
and session musicians. We Are Listening will hire a professional staff writer to set music to the winners’ lyrics and
StudioPros.com will provide their full music production service featuring some of LA’s finest session players, producers and
audio engineers. We Are Listening will then pitch the completed master to its network of music publishers and supervisors.
Submission deadline: December 31. http://www.wearelistening.org/
*** – CUSTOM CHANNELS AUDIO: RETAIL PLACEMENTS
Custom Channels builds online and on-premise audio entertainment channels for marketers of music-conscious brands. Each client’s
music service is customized to be a fit with the brand. Clients include retail stores, restaurants, salons, lifestyle consumer
brands, entertainment companies, websites and e-tailers, dental professionals, and top FM rock radio stations. Selected artists
will be paid royalties through their PRO (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) and/or SoundExchange, as applicable. Because of the diversity of
radio stations and clients, ALL varieties of music styles are needed. Especially looking for music in light rock, top 40 sound-
a-likes, pop, singer/songwriter, standards covers, soul/pop, and adult rock. Originals are welcome. Covers are encouraged whether
it’s a note-for-note remake or a completely different take on the original. Submit through Sonicbids, deadline December 15.
http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?c=4923
*** – STRETCH AND REACH WITH THE RUN HUNDRED COMPILATION
RunHundred.com catalogs the BPM (tempo) of most new releases to help folks find songs that will match their pace for running,
biking and working out. Their readers have consistently asked for more music that they don’t hear on the radio, so RunHundred is
launching a series of compilation CDs that will compile the best new up-tempo independent music. Songs selected for the
compilation will be posted to the site alongside regular features to help market both the album and band. All genres are accepted,
but it’s important that the song is up-tempo and easy to jog, run, bike or exercise to. Songs that won’t fit on the disc will
still be considered for RunHundred’s workout mixes, playlists and general coverage. Submit through Sonicbids, deadline January
19. http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?c=5280
*** – MUSIC AID 2009 NOW UNDERWAY
The Music Aid International Song Contest and Music Awards is now accepting entries. This is a unique, high profile and worthy
event for songwriters, bands, solo artists, composers and music video makers and everyone is guaranteed to receive at least $100
in prizes (including free copyright registration) just for entering and taking part. Submission deadline: November 18.
http://www.musicaid.org/
*** – SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
Courtesy of Indie Bible
http://www.indiebible.com/im
UKMusic
management@ukmusic.com
http://www.ukmusic.com
Upfront and ruthlessly independent! The good, the bad and the ugly – the reality. No industry spin. No artist endorsement. No
hidden agenda. Just upfront, honest and opinionated views from independent music fans.
Urpromotions Magazine
http://www.openzine.com/urpromotions
A magazine that supports unsigned and independent bands. We cover Rock, Metal, Alternative and Punk genres only.
Me Like Good Music
http://www.melikegoodmusic.com
Dedicated to recommending the best new and old underrated music of multiple genres, especially artists and bands flying under the
radar of popular music.
Lucid Forge
224 Wallace Ave. #303, Toronto, ON M6H 1V7
PH: 416-516-2894 FX: 416-516-4763
submissions@lucidmedianetwork.com
http://www.lucidforge.com
We cover all things new and exciting in the music and film industry. If you want reviews, interviews or articles, come to
us first.
The Devil Has the Best Tuna
http://www.besttuna.blogspot.com
Dedicated to unearthing unknown, unheard, unseen, unheralded, unfamiliar or downright unbelievable bands, new or old, that have
not yet hit the radar of the music papers, magazines and the British public. If you’re in a new band, are unsigned and would like to be considered for inclusion on the site, please email me.
Courtesy of Indie Bible
http://www.indiebible.com/im/
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CTWPROMOTIONS.COM – LEGITIMATE MYSPACE MARKETING FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
CTW does only legitimate marketing work on our clients’ profiles. Many companies and promoters will generate incoming friend counts – which are mostly fake and/or worthless – and the fake views- and-plays scam still lingers about. In fact to even call those
methods “promotions, or marketing” is really pushing it. We will create a legitimate customized targeted campaign for you.
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CALENDAR
Calendar of music industry events. Full Calendar: http://www.indie-music.com/calendar.php
*** – ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EVENTS
November 1 – 6, Moab Folk Festival, Moab, UT,
http://www.moabfolkfestival.com/
November 4 – 5, Billboard Touring Conference, New York, NY,
http://www.billboardevents.com/
November 5, Latin Grammy Awards, Las Vegas, NV,
http://www.grammy.com/latin/
November 8 – 15, The Jazz Cruise, Caribbean,
http://www.thejazzcruise.com/
November 12 – 13, Media and Money Conference, New York, NY,
http://www.billboardevents.com/
November 13 – 14, GameSoundCon, San Francisco, CA,
http://www.gamesoundcon.com/
November 14, MEISA Western Regional Conference, Pomona,
CA,
http://www.csupomona.edu/~meisa/conference.shtml
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