Announcing 'Music E-Blast,' A Direct And Economical Way For Artists To Reach New Fans

Website: http://www.mi2n.com/services/mi2n_IMB.php3

New York and Ft. Lauderdale (July 19, 2010) - Musicians are always looking for ways to increase their fan base. With MySpace's popularity teetering out and Facebook becoming overcrowded and cost-prohibitive on which to advertise, email marketing remains an effective and economical way for both artists and labels to reach a targeted group of potential fans.

Mi2N, the largest and oldest online music industry newswire, has partnered with Inside the Music Business (IMB) to introduce 'Music E-Blast,' an email marketing service allowing artists and labels to reach music fans of their particular genre. In conjunction with IMB's sister company Local Adzine, Mi2N is now offering email campaigns reaching 25,000 genre-specific fans to help promote everything from music releases to events & tours. 'Music E-Blast' can reach fans of virtually every genre of music, including Country, Rock, Hip Hop, R&B, Dance/Electronica, Jazz, Classical, and Folk-Americana to name a few.

Mi2N and IMB also announced that Oseao Media Group, a digital music distributor, licensing and publishing company, would be the first affiliate partner, offering 'Music E-Blast' and other Mi2N PR marketing packages to its artists and labels.

"For musicians, Music E-Blast is like shooting a bull's-eye," says IMB Founder and President Eric Kline. "They can take their message and directly reach people who already have a proclivity to want to check them out."

Next to music video and radio, 'Music E-Blast' is a great play for an artist to reach 25,000 potentially new fans. The people who are emailed have already identified themselves as fans of your genre. Whether it's a press release announcement of an EP or CD release, a tour, or just a continuing effort to increase followers and fans, Music E-Blast, has enormous potential.

"While email marketing has been part of corporate and small business marketing's arsenal for years, the independent music community has largely missed out on its potential," noted MusicDish President Eric de Fontenay. "Email marketing is not just a great way to reach your fans, but it can be particularly effective when used in conjunction with social media marketing."

Kline says the service can be expanded to reach millions of fans. "We have music databases with millions of subscriber email addresses in most of the major genres. We can reach a broad range of people around the country or we can target it to a specific city or state. There are amazing opportunities for artists to use the service."

For more information on 'Music E-Blast': visit http://www.mi2n.com/services/mi2n_IMB.php3 or www.InsideTheMusicBusiness.com

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://www.mi2n.com

About Inside the Music Business
Inside the Music Business (IMB) is a brand of products, services and events created in 1999 by Producer/Director Eric Kline (formerly Sr. Producer at the Box Music Network).
IMB produces mixers, seminars, radio shows, DVDs, newsletters and provides tools for success for record labels both large and small and is committed to providing access for the indie artist.

About Local Adzine
Local Adzine was created by Producer Director Eric Kline and enables musicians, businesses and others to reach an active, targeted audience by category or geo-targeted area. With each email blast, Local Adzine provides tracking - giving you a way to definitively determine your return on investment.

Local Adzine and its data partners have more than 65 million people in its online network. These email lists are geo-targeted by city, state and zip code, and is 100% permission based, double opt in - No spam.

Get Busy Living. Start Making Music

Website: http://www.YouMusic.com

Sometimes we postpone our passions to such a degree that life passes us by without us following our dreams and desires. Days go by, weeks go by, months go by, and years go by. Are we living the life we want to live? Are we making music the way we want to? Or too busy doing minor things and not focus on our real passions which drives us from within. If your passion and dream is to make music then get busy doing it than delay another day

Its all fine to say that, then how does one go about doing it?

Bite Size Tasks â€" Break It Down
First of all it is key to recognize that even if its a surmountable goal, we break it down into simple manageable tasks. Say for instance, your dream is to be able to play the piano so you can play it as your main instrument or accompany yourself while singing or compose on it. If you haven't already mastered it then the first step is to take appropriate lessons. What can you do today towards that goal? Maybe find a piano teacher near you or write down ways to save or make money for the piano lessons. If you are already in a band and creating songs, then create a business plan for your band promotion, or find ways to promote your band online to find new fans. If you have already created a CD, then find ways to network offline and online to get your music heard one fan at a time. It all starts with one fan getting to know your music and passionately spreading the power of your music to the world. Never ever underestimate the power of your fans

Do, Learn, and Do Until You Achieve
Thirty years from now, we will be regretful of the things we did not do or didn't even attempt than by the things we did do or even tried and failed. But then there are no failures in life only learning experiences. If that's the case its a win/win situation to try and do things we are passionate about. If and when we so call 'fail', we simply discover what doesn't work for us so we 'learned' something in the process then we won anyway. If we managed to achieve what we wanted to in the first place then its a win situation also. If we didn't, then we change our approach and do it again, until we achieve what we need to achieve.

Do It Today â€" Get Momentum
The power of acting on your dreams is key to get things in motion. We get so much energy by being in motion. Moving. Doing. Performing. When you go dancing don't you get that feeling of joyful bliss of being in that moment of movement? When you stay in one place, there is no motion. Things are still. Not moving. Not moving forward. Stagnant. What you can do today, towards your making music dreams do it today. Even if its a small task. Especially if its a small task. That will give you the momentum you need to propel forward. When you begin a task, you feel a small victory in your mind. When you do a bit more the next day you have these small 'baby victories' in your mind to move forward even more. When you place your music on a download site for sale, and you see that one fan had bought your music it gives you a sense of satisfaction that you touched that fan enough for them to invest in your music. You continue with your online promotion you find that you have fans listening and buying your music. This will inspire you to create more music. Not just because of the financial rewards but the emotional rewards of knowing that you have touched another human being via your music.

Keep Your Focus â€" Never Lose Sight Of Your Goal
When you are 100% focused on your goal, you become very powerful. No one can deter you from your goal. You are locked into your target destination. If you find yourself deviating from your target goal, you will realize and be aware that you are slightly or significantly off your track and you will adjust yourself back on track. Life may throw challenges at you and you will be challenged at times with the usual resource constraints of finances, lack of time and the usual perceived constraints we are all faced with. If you are not focused and not locked into your target goal, it is very easy for external influences or challenges to throw you off track and keep you off track because you are not grounded into your passionate goals. But when you have your goal locked in, then its hard for the challenging elements to get to you. You are determined. Your intention becomes so powerful that you will not give up. When your intention is 100% of what you really want in your life, then all the energies you need are on your side. You will rarely self-sabotage yourself when you are true to your passions and have your 100% intentions for your lifetime desires/goals. Never let your dreams die. Because your dreams are your wings which will fuel you and give you the strength to fly on your journey to your soul satisfaction

So get busy living the life you were born to live, your best life. The best of you, so we can hear your music when you start making music and when you share with us â€" the rest of the world. Get busy making music at the same time enjoy the journey to your musical creations. Never give up on your dreams, ever.

- A Sincere Note From The CEO, YouMusic.com

About YouMusic.com
The New Music Discovery Site for Fans Worldwide. "Make Music? Find Fans", "Love Music? Find Talent!" says it all. Musicians upload your Music videos and audios for free. Fans watch and listen to talented Musicians from all over the World! Now, Musicians and Fans can network with each other via Music Chat Rooms, Instant Messaging and Real-Time Music Forums!

Hip Hop Producer REL!G!ON Inks Deal With Planet Asia

Website: http://www.religionbeats.com/
Music: http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/song_details/3494440?play_now=true

"Get Rel!g!on" is the current rally cry surrounding the latest hip hop producer, who's already began dazzling artists and record labels with his skilled creations and innovative beats. Utilizing a fascinating mix of live playing and assorted sampling, the young producer from Vancouver, British Columbia is generating buzz in Canada as well as the U.S. Rel!g!on is already releasing his own material, as well as working with other artists to build his reputation as a bona fide hit machine in the hip hop game.

Released in January 2010, his first official release, Revelationz I garnered positive attention from reviewers and fans across the web. Featuring heavy hitters such as Chuck D of Public Enemy as well as Planet Asia and Moka Only, Rel!g!on's first record was nothing short of an instant hip hop success. His inspired, imaginative tracks laid the foundation for ultra skilled MCs to spit their finest rhymes and create memorable, catchy songs.

"Rel!g!on has a nice sound to his production, and it shouldn't be too much longer before his congregation of followers grows," said Emmanuel Wallace of RapReviews.com on Revelationz I.

Born in Ottawa, Rel!g!on grew up listening to his father's musical influence, which included a variety of instruments, singing, and an extensive record collection. Fascinated by keyboards and organs, the fledgling hip hop perfectionist began experimenting with records and a Casio SK 1, beginning the journey of honing his incredible skills. While he started with an old keyboard and entertaining diss tracks about his high school classmates, Rel!g!on rapidly progressed into a respected producer working with artists from Vancouver to New York.

The future is bright for Rel!g!on, as he shows absolutely no signs of slowing down, with a number of impressive projects currently in the works for hip hop fans across North America. He produced two tracks on Planet Asia's upcoming record Black Belt Theatre, which also features Raekwon, DJ Babu, Evidence, Ras Kass and will be at the helm for Planet Asia's entire next full length, slated for 2011. This summer will also see the anticipated release of a collaboration record between Rel!g!on and one of Pittsburgh's finest MCs, Jasiri X and New Orleans own Dain. Check out his MySpace page for music videos and streaming audio, and facebook.com/religionbeatz for the latest information and updates.

REL!G!ON Video for "Lucid" feat. Moka Only & E.d.g.e. Now on RapCity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSH5fHaMZBc

http://myspace.com/religionbeats
http://religionbeats.com
http://facebook.com/religionbeatz
http://youtube.com/religion

religionbeats@gmail.com

MarilynMusic In The Studio With Jonny Rosch, Dorie Colangelo & D. Magic

Music: http://fairtilizer.com/track/120689

By Eric de Fontenay

Songwriters, composers and producers Casey Conrad and Michael Gaines of MarilynMusic hooked up at the Vertical Room in NYC over the last couple of weeks to work on four new tracks with several artists, including Dorie Colangelo and lead singer/front man for the legendary Blues Brothers Band, Jonny Rosch

"Love's Not The Same After You" is a mid-tempo rock song which showcases Dorie Colangelo vocals. The sultry crooner sings about love in an honest and pure tone and lamenting strings drive home her message. The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter recently released her album "63rd Street Recordings." Casey, who produced the album with Joanne Perica, also played the drums and bass.

Casey & Michael work on "Some Girls" - a Sugar Ray style, easy-going blues track perfect to the coming summertime season. Jonny also leads his own band, Jonny Rosch and Friends, which include members from Rod Stewart's band, Steely Dan, Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, the Late Night with David Letterman band, the Saturday Night Live Band, and the Max Weinberg 7 (Late Show with Conan O'Brian), Smokey Joe's Cafe, Riverdance.

The duo also finished mixing a hot new single titled 'I'ma B A Celebrity' featuring up-and-coming Hip-Hop and R&B musician Devyn Of D. Magic. The track will be released digitally by MarilynMusic this summer.

New Revenue Streams For Artists

Shoutomatic is best described as an audible Tweet where you can record and then broadcast an actual voice message to be "heard" within your Facebook status updates as well as across all social networks and web spaces. Using ShoutOmatic is a much more compelling and engaging proposition versus that of a 140 character text message; especially for Fans of Artists and Celebrities that most believe an intern is typing them.

Artists can Shout-Out about upcoming gigs, album drops, TV appearances, charity events, etc. The ShoutOmatic platform is FREE and easy to use and is available right now at http://ShoutOmatic.com.

Celebrities, at their option, and for any desired dollar amount, can offer their Fans "Personal Shouts" to "buy". Fans can order Personal Shouts for themselves or as a gift and is more lucrative for the Artist than selling Albums. ex: "Hey Norm, it's Chuck D giving you a Happy Birthday Shout! Bring the Noise this coming year and tell your friends Chuck D says Hello!"

Furthermore, with ShoutOmatic, you can "Follow" other people, Re-Shout other Shouts, Shout-Back to other shouts and Direct-Message (DM) audibly to each other.

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Website: http://ShoutOmatic.com
Fans hearing the Artists' voice is more compelling and engaging than 140 characters of text typed by an intern.
Sell more Music. Sell more Tickets.

Contact: Norm Levy (normlevy @ shoutOmatic . com)

Free Virtual Music Supervisor's Assistant Adds New Artists At Music For Film And Television Website

Website: http://www.musicforfilmandtelevision.com/
Music: http://www.djquestionmark.com/mp3/movethebeat_djquestionmark.mp3

June 4, 2010 -- New Artists have been added to the Music for Film and Television website, a music marketing collective that brands itself as a virtual Music Supervisor's Assistant. Music for Film and Television (MFTV) finds quality independent music ready for film and television licensing. Through music submissions from around the world, MFTV initiates artist screening and listening processes, then creates artist profiles and catalogues tracks for easy review. Links to artist websites are available for more info and tracks. All MFTV artists are professional caliber and personally available for contact and discussions.

New Artists in April and May ...

- 9 Ball: (Orange County, CA) Indie Pop Rock

- A Troop of Echoes: (Providence, RI) Instrumental, Rock, Saxophone, Dance, Postrock, Postpunk

- Cary Kanno (Chicago, IL) Acoustic Rock, Singer Songwriter, Funk, Rock, Hip Hop

- Catch 22 Music (Swansea, Wales, UK) Horror, Rock, Classical, Lounge, Ambience, Funk

- Chris Mason (Chicago, IL) Alternative Rock, Rock

- Chris Morris: (Oceanside, CA) Pop, R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop

- DJ Questionmark: (La Conchita, CA) Hip-Hop, Reggae, Rock Dub Step

- Dom Borer: (London) Indie Brit Pop Rock Folk Acoustic

- Eddie Sea: (Chicago) Soul, R&B, World

- Entropik: (Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) Cello-infused Classical, Ambient, New Age, Electronica, World Music Licensing

- Fast Eddy (Raleigh, NC) Rock, Pop, Country

- Gregory Elkins: (Raleigh, NC) Cinematic, Instrumental, Electronic, Americana, Experimental, Rock, Ambient

- Hamilton (Bedford, NH) Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Jazz, New Age, Orchestral

- Herb Hartley (Sims, NC) Country, Jazz, Latin, Movie Soundtrack, Commercial spots

- James Cahall: (Ukiah, CA) New Age, Solo Piano

- Jan Davis Guitar (Los Angeles) Acoustic Guitar, Flamenco, Classical Guitar, Latin, Jazz, Adult Contemporary, Surf

- Jesse J. Smith: (Seattle) Instrumental, Rock, Classical, Electronica, Jazz, Pop, Holiday, Southern Rock

- Jonathan C. Ulmer: (Las Vegas) Instrumental/Orchestral, Commercial, Video Game

- Joshua W. Scott: (Seattle, WA) Singer Songwriter, Acoustic Rock

- Laman (olujade) Richards (NY, NY) Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, Instrumentals

- Mad Harry (Cambridge, UK) Pop, Female Vocal, Dance

- MRDC: (Lions Bay) Electronic, Electronica, Ambient Groove, Modern Rock, Hip Hop

- Nick Smith: (Charleston, MS) Pop, Electronica, Rock, Hip Hop, Cinematic

- Pam Shaffer (Los Angeles) Singer-Songwriter, Indie, Electro-Acoustic, Pop

- Phil Wright: (Carlisle, England) Commercial Pop Rock

- Robert Lauri: (Paris) Pop, Score, World Music, Urban, Soul, Funk

- Rudy Pusateri (Castelvetrano, Italy) Rock, Pop, Country, Metal, Orchestral, Jazz, Urban, Electronic, Acoustic

- Sergei Stern: (Haifa, Israel) Rock, Pop, Orchestral, Cinematic, Electronic, Acoustic

- Subject to Thoughts: (Brownsville, Texas) Progressive Rock

- The Fab Rudies: (San Diego) Alternative Punk, Pop, Ska

- The Stan Sermons: (London) Rock, Pop, Alternative

- The Syndakit (NJ/MD) Pop Rock, Electronica, Hip Hop

- Trevis T – Rap: (Atlanta) Hip Hop Instrumental, Reggaeton

- TruthSeekah (Mobile, AL) Rap Metal

- Vershon Parker (Virginia Beach) R&B and Hip Hop Instrumental

- Wet Paint Forever: (Somerville, MA) Lo-fi, indie, analog, organic instrumentals, abstract pop

- W.F. Floyd: (St. Petersburg, FL) Easy Listening, Smooth Jazz

- Young Dread (Pawleys Island, South Carolina) Urban, Reggae, R&B, Hip Hop

Music for Film and Television is a collective resource for music supervisors & production companies to network with professional level independent musicians to combine talents through the art of placing music to film and TV. The MFTV website features an organized selection of diverse music ready to license for score, source, background, theme and trailer music. Tracks are immmediately available for convenient listening without any sign-ups or fees. The official Music for Film and Television web address is http://www.musicforfilmandtelevision.com

Mi2N Serves PR Needs In Four Continents

Website: http://www.mi2n.com

Mi2N, the world's oldest and largest music industry newswire, continues to serve a growing international clientele of music artists and labels as exemplified by April's Mi2N PR campaigns originating from four continents: North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Mi2N Music PR service provides guaranteed press release placements through a network of newswires, eGroups, blog communities, boards and forums, as well as exposure to industry professional globally through its daily newsletters.

The following press releases are a sampling of international Mi2N PR campaigns that were received during the month of April 2010:

Ireland: New Label Bad Cake Records Releases Its 1st EP
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=129563

Croatia: DALYX - The Album (OUT NOW!)
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=129587

Canada: Canadian Country Artist Lucky Holloway Self-Releases New CD, Embraces Musical Roots
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=128926

UK: The English Football World Cup Team At The African World Cup 2010 Gets A Kick From Behind By UK Artists
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=128860

Hong Kong: The Underground Hong Kong Releases Third Compilation CD
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=129070

The Netherlands: RootsReggae Gets New Impulse From Holland-Ganjaland
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=128960

Australia: 3rd Annual Australian Songwriters Conference: 11-14 June 2010
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=129648

Commenting on the increased submissions, Michele Wilson-Morris, Marketing & Communications Director for Mi2N said, "We're very pleased to be serving a continuously expanding market. When we're able to bring more music news from around the world to Mi2N subscribers, it enhances the value of the service that we're able to offer to them. As a service oriented company whose focus is on customer satisfaction and being on the cutting edge of the industry, we're quite pleased with the increase of the press releases we're receiving and the places from which we're receiving them."

For more information on Mi2N PR Music Services, visit:
http://www.mi2n.com/services/ (PR Distribution)
http://www.mi2n.com/services/mi2n_press.php3 (PR Copywriting)

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://www.mi2n.com

CONTACT:
Michele Wilson-Morris
Managing Director
MusicDish
718.619.8554
michele@musicdish.net

MusicDish*China Joins Beijing's INTRO 2010 As An Official Media Sponsor

Website: http://www.acupuncture-records.com
Music: http://china.musicdish.com

MusicDish*China announced its role as an official media sponsor of INTRO 2010 - Beijing Electronic Music Festival being held on May 22th. Organized by Acupuncture Records, the festival, in its second year, will once again welcome and delight over ten thousand of China's electronic music fans by presenting world-renowned DJs, producers, and visual artists along with China's favorite local talent.

China has seen a thriving electronic music culture in the past decade and is gradually developing a strong local scene, especially in first-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. INTRO 2010 is set as a showcase for this growth, with a mixed line-up reflecting "who's who" in the industry.

"As the name suggests, INTRO festival is an introduction, a two-way introduction," said Acupuncture Records Managing Director Miao Wong. "It's an introduction to the Chinese audience as to what an electronic dance music festival is, as well as the spirit and culture behind it. Also, by bringing over international artists, overseas media and our industry counterparts, it's an introduction to the rest of the world of China's thriving scene and dedicated people making it happen... and eventually, will put China on the world's map of electronic dance music."

MusicDish LLC will be leveraging all its online properties - MusicDish, MusicDish*China and Mi2N - to raise international awareness about the festival and China's electronic music scene, including on-site coverage of the stages, performers and audiovisual shows. Mr. de Fontenay will then be flying to Hong Kong for the annual Music Matters conference, which MusicDish also sponsors.

"We are proud to be supporting the work being done by Acupuncture Records to promote and nurture China's independent electronic music scene through INTRO 2010," said MusicDish*China Founder Eric de Fontenay. "The festival provides us with a unique opportunity to connect with music professionals, performers and fans in what is arguably the fastest growing market in the world."

ABOUT INTRO 2010 (http://www.acupuncture-records.com)
On May 22nd, 2010 Acupuncture Records will once again welcome and delight over ten thousand of China’s electronic music fans by presenting INTRO 2010 – Beijing Electronic Music Festival. As the motto says -- "Ideas Need To Reach Out" -- INTRO is designed as a platform to express the belief in music as a vital element of connecting people; to showcase and support innovation in electronic music and digital art. It is run by people who love life, music, freedom, art and alternative culture for people who share that same love.

ABOUT MUSICDISH*CHINA (http://china.musicdish.com)
Launched at MIDEM 2010 in Cannes, France, MusicDish*China is the latest online brand from MusicDish LLC, a digital music company, focused on the transforming music market in China. Leveraging its various online properties and growing network of Asian partners, MusicDish*China capitalizes on the growing interest in the Chinese market to educate and influence music executives and professionals worldwide. MusicDish*China also co-produces a monthly podcast in association with Hong Kong based Metal Postcard Records that covers the music and artists shaping the independent scene in China and Mandarin-speaking Asia.

Contacts:
Eric de Fontenay
MusicDish*China
chinasounds [at] musicdish [dot] com
+1-718-278-0662
skype: musicdish

Miao Wong
Managing Director
Acupuncture Records
miao [at] acupuncture-records [dot] com

Zimbalam's Digital Music Distribution Service Launches In North America

Website: http://www.zimbalam.com

Paris, France - March 11, 2010 - Zimbalam, the largest digital music distribution and marketing network, today announced the launch of the US version of its distribution network. Zimbalam, owned by independent music distributor and service provider Believe Digital, provides artists with access to 25 of the most popular music stores such as iTunes and Spotify and unprecedented global reach through several hundred additional stores worldwide.

Zimbalam delivers transparency and marketing control to artists with real-time daily sales data, CRM tools such as email newsletters and social networking promotional widgets. Zimbalam's widgets make global marketing easy by automatically detecting a person's location and then promoting to the most popular music stores for that region.

To maximize artist revenues, Zimbalam simply charges an industry-low annual fee so artists can keep 100% of royalties. Zimbalam's nominal fee is $29.99 in year one then $19.98 per year after for an EP or album. Once the fee is recouped, artists keep 100% of royalties generated from sales. After the initial year, artists are only charged if they have sold enough music to cover the low fees, essentially eliminating financial risk.

To celebrate the South by Southwest (SXSW.com) festival, Zimbalam is offering a special rate through the end of March, with distribution of the first album at a reduced rate of $5.99. Artists taking advantage of the special rate can effectively start making money after only one album is sold. Artists can take advantage of this offer by using the code SXSW when signing up at www.zimbalam.com.

"With Zimbalam, our goal is to bring the largest distribution network, the strongest marketing tool set and the greatest revenue potential, all at the lowest price point, to the US independent music community, " said Believe Digital and Zimbalam CEO Denis Ladegaillerie. "We want to make sure that independent artists have the chance to not just realize the best business opportunities, but also to realize the opportunity to break through on a global basis."

Bridging the gap between the independent music community and major labels, Zimbalam also gives artists with breakout potential the opportunity to benefit from the A&R team of parent company Believe Digital (www.believedigital.com). Artists with strong performance on the Zimbalam network are assigned a personal A&R manager to provide valuable advice and support on release strategy, marketing and promotion investment and to ensure they are receiving the greatest exposure while maximizing monetization opportunities.

About Zimbalam and Believe Digital

Believe Digital is the largest distributor for independent music community, based on both geographic reach and number of distribution outlets. Founded by top music executives from companies including Vivendi Universal, MP3.com, eMusic, BMG Entertainment and Sony, the company has received support from top VCs XAnge and Ventech. Internationally, Believe is supported by a staff of 70 dedicated employees in six countries across Europe (the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal) and the United States.

MXP4 Editor Software Allows Artists To Create "MAX IT" Enabled Interactive Music Singles And Album Web Apps

Website: http://www.mxp4.com

Paris, France - March 10, 2010 - MXP4, developer of interactive music solutions, today announced the official launch of the MXP4 Editor, postproduction software that to create MAX ITenabled interactive music applications. The MAX IT technology delivers dynamic, on-the-fly arrangements of music in one file that acts as an interactive single or album. The editor is being released for the Mac OS, with a PC version coming soon.

The MXP4 Editor works by importing the separate instrument tracks, which artists then can organize to create a MAX IT enabled interactive music app. The MAX IT technology takes the elements of individual songs and automatically re-combines them in hundreds of different ways each time the song is played
The song or album app is delivered as a single MXP4 file that also includes embedding and social media features designed to drive viral distribution of music as web apps. To date, artists usingMAX IT to create interactive, auto-remixing albums include Michael Jackson, The Bravery, Basement Jaxx, Passion Pit, The Grouch & Eligh and Pep's.

"Musicians are looking to more closely engage with fans by providing them with new music experiences and MAX IT delivers on that goal," said Albin Serviant, CEOof MXP4. By creating a new music listening experience with each play, fans will more closely engage with each music track and be converted from listeners into purchasers."

Recent MXP4 data showed that fans played with an average of 2.6 tracks for an average of 9.1 minutes on each MXP4-powered Web app. Fans also made heavy use of the built in viral tools with 75% of the traffic to the Web apps being of viral origin.

Play with Max It singles at http://www.mxp4.com/applications.

About MXP4

MXP4 develops interactive music solutions that are changing the music experience for consumers by allowing them to play with the music. MXP4 to engage more closely with consumers and enables the music industry to explore new revenue opportunities. The company founders and board members were previous senior executives of Musiwave, Vivendi Mobile Entertainment, EMIMusic and DivX. The company is backed by Sofinnova Partners and Ventech.
http://www.mxp4.com
http://www.twitter.com/TheRemixCulture
http://blog.mxp4.com

MusicGorilla Partners With MusicDish For Live Showcase Series Opportunity

Website: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick_button[...]
Music: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=331986219875

MusicGorilla.com is taking submissions for their upcoming Showcase Series at Treasure Island (413 E. 6th street) in Austin, TX March 17th - 20th during the most important week in Music!

MusicGorilla is guaranteeing 2 slots for artists submitting to perform at their upcoming Showcase Series through MusicDish/Mi2N. There is a $25.00 non-refundable submission fee for all non MusicGorilla members to helps cover costs associated with putting on the showcase.

Submit to perform at the Showcase Series clicking on this 'PayNow' link.
Name of band/artist.
Band/artists's Myspace or Sonicbids URL.
Band/artist's Hometown.
Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email Address.
One time non-refundable $25 submission fee.

If you are selected to play at this showcase by MusicGorilla.com, you will be notified with the date and time that MusicGorilla.com has selected for you to play. The showcase is open to the public and will take place at Treasure Island 413 E. 6th street in Austin, TX. A Backline will be provided in the form of 2 Guitar amps, 1 Bass amp and a drum kit.

Artists will not receive compensation or travel expenses to play at the showcase, and are responsible for procuring their own travel arrangements and hotel.

Information on MusicGorilla.com Artist Membership:
Music Gorilla works with unsigned artists with original material to get you heard by record labels, music supervisors, publishers and other Industry reps. Our artist members receive free film/tv and songwriting submissions, they are eligible for Live Label Showcases and MTV's catalog and much more! Some successes include signings to Labels, Songwriting and Publishing deals, and placement on various films and television shows.
http://www.musicgorilla.com/artist_registration.asp

Indie-Music.com Names Top 25 Songs For 2010

Website: http://www.indie-music.com/top25
Music: http://www.indie-music.com/bands/play.php?mode=radio&id=1285

January 5, 2010 (Indianapolis, Indiana) - Indie-Music.com, the online music magazine, has announced the results of its Top 25 Songs for 2010, spotlighting outstanding musical talent in all genres and exposing these deserving artists to a larger audience hungry for new music.

Winners were chosen by Indie-Music's staff from the thousands of songs posted to the website over the last year. Criteria for judging included performance, production, and song quality.

"I have a cool job", laughs Indie-Music's President, Suzanne Glass about the Top 25 selection. "These are the best artists you've never heard, and it's an honor to present them to the world. This is the music that will be making news tomorrow".

Complete Top 25 List - http://www.indie-music.com/top25

Chad Hollister (Rock)
Jimmy Mancus (Pop Rock)
Matthew Mayfield (Folk Rock)
The Better Half (Rock)
2 Dollar Sound (Funk Rock)
BackDrop (Pop)
Casey Desmond
Jesse Terry (Americana - Alt. Country)
Kurt Hunter (Singer Songwriter)
The Crash Moderns (Pop Rock)
ManDown (Rock)
Daemon Dae (R&B - Soul)
Jen Porter (Rock)
The Noise FM (Alt. Pop - Brit Pop)
Wells Hollow (Country)
Dave Desmelik (Americana - Alt. Country)
The Pheromones (Rock)
Yasmin Tayeby (Singer Songwriter)
NoNeedz (Rap - Hip-Hop)
The Groovemasters (Jazz)
Rushmore (Pop Rock)
Sue Menhart Band (Blues Rock)
Aaron Moses (Folk Rock)
Attack Ships on Fire (Punk - Hardcore)
Arcadia (Pop)

About Indie-Music.com: One of the most respected and imitated music sites on the web, Indie-Music.com has been serving the independent music community since 1996 with outstanding featured artists, reviews, industry news, and much-needed recognition. The Top 25, now in its fourth year, recognizes the best music uploaded to the site over the previous year.

For more info, contact:

Indie-Music.com
PO Box 78036
Indianapolis, IN 46278
indie@indie-music.com
http://www.indie-music.com/top25

Sounds2Buy.com Brand New Site For Emerging Artists

Url: http://www.sounds2buy.com

Sounds2Buy is a professional platform for musicians whose music is available for downloading at competitive prices.

Sounds2Buy offers the possibility for signed, unsigned and independent artists to sell their music and be heard by thousands of people over the internet.

Artist/Bands can now enjoy an easy-to-use website with a great design that will help them promote themselves in the big world of music. Many genres of music will be added to our music category page, ranging from Hip Hop to Classical music. Sounds2Buy.com will cover a wide range of music that will cater for any types of musical taste.

We also offer the possibility for people to create their own Home-Based Business by joining our great team of Sounds2Buy Agents. By giving their promotional codes to artist and advertisers, agents will receive a commission of 25% of each completed transaction.

The agent's role will consist of recruiting Photographers, Music Managers, Image Editors, Video Makers, Music Publishers, Recording Studios, Music Shops and many more!

The Seven Essentials To Writing A Press Release

By Michele Wilson-Morris
(more articles from this author)
2009-11-29

Working in the music industry has its perks, privileges, and pains as anyone who works in it knows. No matter what your genre is, one thing remains the same for all artists: You need to bring attention to yourself, your music, and your events. And while there are several ways to do so, few are as effective (in terms of cost or exposure) as a well written press release.

Writing a press release may prove to be a challenge to those whose focus is solely on their musical ability and efforts, but it doesn't have to be. There's an art to writing a good press release just like there's an art to making good music. In fact, a well written press release is simply you on paper. There are many tricks to the trade, and I'm going to share some of several of them with you: The Seven Essentials of Press Release Writing.

Essential #1: "Who, What, When, Where, and Why?"
A good press release must clearly convey who is doing what and when, where it's happening, and why. Your target audience is much more likely to be responsive if you included answers to all of the above. When I write press releases for Mi2N-PRESS, I never leave room for "guesswork." Plain and simple: If people have to guess about any information that should be included in the press release, then you haven't done your work.

Essential #2: "Less Is More"
When you're writing a press release and answering the what, where, when and why, remember that less is more. Not less information, but fewer words. Short, detailed sentences are best. Think about it. If you're running from one performance to another, meeting with your agent, writing lyrics or music, talking with your promoter AND trying to squeeze 3 square meals, family, and far too few hours of sleep into your the day as most of us are, then you know that time is precious. Your press release should take into account the fact people are a lot less likely to read a press release that's much longer than one page. As President Thomas Jefferson said, "The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do." And if neither of those reasons convinces you, just know this: media professionals (like most of us) are fundamentally lazy. They don't want to do any more research than they have to.

Essential #3: "The Early Bird Gets The Worm"
If you haven't grabbed your target audience's attention by the end of paragraph one, you've probably lost the opportunity to do so. People simply don't have time to wait for fluff. If they want more information than what you've given them in the first paragraph about that CD that you are releasing in January, 2010 in Europe (because you performed live on a famous radio show and were so well liked, the rest was history), then you've put out a good "hook" and now they've "taken the bait". Now you need to "real them in."

Essential #4: "Thou Shalt Not Lie"
One thing that writers and music professionals are able to do is to quickly spot a press release that has been, shall we say "highly exaggerated". It's just as important to be known for being credible than it is for making great music. Submitting a press release that contains false or misleading information is just as bad as lip syncing at your "live performance." If you don't believe me, just ask Milli Vanilli.

Essential #5: "Spice, Please"
Use audio and video links whenever possible. While press releases are most certainly a business document, that doesn't mean it has to be a boring document. Capture your reader's attention with a photograph or an audio URL. People like to be entertained. We like our food, cars, and homes to be aesthetically pleasing, and we like our press releases that way as well.

Essential #6: "Quotes: He Said, She Said...
One way to infuse life into your press release is to incorporate a quote. Find a good quote that is relevant to your press release and use it. Remember the favorable press you received by that infamous reviewer who has critiqued your CD or been to your concert and written about it favorably? Dig it out, and quote them. It's an endorsement of you and your music.

Essential #7: "In The Beginning..."
The title of your press release is especially important as it is the first thing one sees and the scale that will be used to measure their interest in actually reading your press release or moving on to the next one. A good title is as important as having an M.C. who can get the crowd fired up about you before you even hit the stage. It has to be both interesting and informative.

Obviously, a lot of work goes into writing a great press release. But it's definitely within your reach if you utilize the essentials outlined above. With online marketing being more important than ever before because of social networking sites, blogs, and countless other sources of music buzz, you have to put your best foot forward with your press release. It's your connection to your audience: conveying your brand, your music, and your story. It's also important to have it distributed to your target audience and as many appropriate sites as possible within the industry. Choose your distribution service carefully. Make sure that they have a reputation for being a trusted news source and a large enough dissemination to make it worth your investment.

Quite applicable to this topic, I'll leave you with this quote: "It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult." Seneca (3 BC - 65 AD)

MusicDishTV Partners With Music Xray For Its Music Video Service

Email: tv@musicdish.net
Url: http://tv.musicdish.net
Sound: http://www.musicxray.com/x

Jess Wilson, Program Director for MusicDishTV, announced a partnership with Music Xray to offer a new promotional service to MusicDishTV Plus subscribers. Effective immediately, artists who upload a video to MusicDishTV via its premium service, MusicDishTV Plus, can now also upload a song of their choice to Music Xray free to provide even more extensive coverage.

Wilson stated, "Offering a free upload to Music Xray for MusicDishTV Plus subscribers was a logical extension of the collaboration between our sister website Mi2n and Music Xray. Our goal is to give artists the most exposure possible, and this is one very effective way to do just that." Artists can capitalize on the opportunity for exposure to hundreds of industry professionals available through Music Xray, including major and indie labels, producers, career coaches, song critiques, and contests.

MusicDishTV Plus is an upgraded stand-alone option to MusicDishTV, which delivers cutting edge music videos and recorded live performances on the leading video sharing platforms, such as YouTube and Dailymotion. MusicDishTV Plus distinguishes itself from MusicDishTV in that video submissions are expedited from what can be a 4-5 month waiting. MusicDishTV Plus also includes a professionally written video review that is distributed on over 100 music-related webpages.

The MusicDishTV Plus premium service also includes:
* postings to over 40 MusicDish LLC branded blogs & profiles
* distribution to over 35 Mi2N syndicated newswires
* features in both Mi2N and MusicDish e-Journal websites and newsletters
* targeted posting to over 75 online forums, eGroups and blogs
* increased SEO (search engine optimization) for their music brand

MusicDishTV currently has channels & profiles on the following websites:
* YouTube
* Dailymotion
* Blip.tv
* WildscreenTV
* Yahoo! Video
* myspacetv
* Facebook
* Megavideo
* Vox
* Vimeo
* Veoh
* Buzznet
* Current TV
* MusicDishTV's Blogspot
* Twitter

Begin the process to uploading one free song to Music Xray by submitting a MusicDishTV Plus order at: http://tv.musicdish.net. You will receive a promotional code with your order confirmation.

About Music Xray
New York, NY based Platinum Blue Music Intelligence Inc. (Music Xray) is leading the way in song filtering for the music industry and in enabling artists to interact directly with professionals and companies that screen songs for exposure and licensing opportunities. The company has developed, acquired and licensed technologies that uniquely position it to provide valuable services and create more efficient systems for the music business.
http://www.musicxray.com

About MusicDish, LLC
Since 1997, MusicDish LLC has served as the bridge between the music industry and the artist. Through its extensive online presence, MusicDish provides artists with an edge over the ever-prevalent competition the music industry entails. MusicDish gives the artist the opportunity to take advantage of several different services: a creative approach to artist development and representation; online press release distribution & marketing; publications disclosing all the latest information involving the music industry; and even an indie music video channel.

MusicDish uses a personal and approachable staff, highly informative content delivery, and creative marketing strategies to give the artist the best way to approach & advance in the seemingly inaccessible - and ever changing - music industry.

CONTACT:
Jessica Wilson
MusicDishTV Program Director
(718) 278-0662
tv@musicdish.net

Pro Soul Alliance Is Looking For The Next Great Indie Artist!

Vancouver, BC - October 5, 2009 - Pro Soul Alliance is a progressive, independent record label that offers unique, comprehensive, and affordable self marketing solutions for talented artists internationally.

Understanding the needs of the independent artist and the challenges of the new do-it-yourself style of music business, Pro Soul Alliance is running a contest in hopes of finding and assisting the winner become the next great indie artist. The 2 successful artists will receive 6 months of indie label services valued at $6,000, including the following as needed:
• professional phone consultation and education with CEO of Pro Soul Alliance on the artists development and career
• a professional blog based website they can edit and update, complete with hosting by Rackspace, one of the best in the world, with artistsname.com
• Professional bio and press copy writing, blog development and updating
• Search engine optimization for effective search ranking
• Graphic design, photography and image assistance for promo materials
• Social networking configuration and integration, connecting with fans (Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Blip.fm, Youtube, ReverbNation etc)
• Offline & online marketing assistance, radio airplay, follow up, and tracking
• Product development, design, CD production and digital distribution through major online retailers worldwide including ringtones and mobile phone
• Licensing and song placement; electronic licensing options online
• Scheduling of show dates for live performances
• Video Production; Youtube promo viral marketing videos

Contest ends October 30th. Details, entry information and music submission can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.prosoul.com/contest

Pro Soul Alliance is comprised of a team of professionals with varying skills ready to assist the independent music artist and advance their career. Pro Soul focuses on getting attention for the artist and keeping it while helping them connect with fans. At the wheel of Pro Soul, is industry veteran and pioneer Jarome Matthew. Audio engineer, music producer, composer, DJ, re-mixer, and an artist himself, Jarome Matthew, has worked with artists in a wide range of styles for over a decade.

Jarome Matthew
CEO and Founder
Pro Soul Alliance: Music Business done better.
http://www.prosoul.com
http://www.prosoul.com/contest

Ludovico Einaudi, Robert Lippok, Ronald Lippok Release Cloudland CD

Opening Your Imagination to the Cloudland of Whitetree

Pianist Extraordinaire Ludovico Einaudi joins the Lippoks on a futuristic journey

@ LE POISSON ROUGE, NEW YORK - JUNE 2
@ HOTEL CAFΙ, LOS ANGELES - JUNE 6

Against all odds, pianist Ludovico Einaudi has emerged as one of the world's most exciting and beloved voices in contemporary classical/ ambient/electronic music. Living during a time where modern sensibilities are marketed as easily manufactured (and easily forgettable) pop hits, Einaudi stands tall as a passionate purveyor of his lifelong muse. None of this implies that the Milan resident is without knowledge of the present: his latest collaboration -- Whitetree, with brothers Ronald and Robert Lippok -- is an important contribution to the century-old search for the merging of classical and electronic music. Considering Einaudi's recent accolades, such as being the only classical artist invited to perform at the European iTunes Festival, Whitetree's success is guaranteed.

The trio's debut, Cloudland (Ponderosa Music & Arts/Harmonia Mundi) is an exciting blend of Einaudi's gorgeously refined aesthetics on piano set against Ronald Lippok's sympathetic and knowledgeable rhythms on drums (not to mention the magic he creates on marimba and keyboards), as well as brother Robert's wizardry with electronics -- the brothers are two-thirds of the Berlin and Dusseldorf-based palindromic post-rock group To Rococo Rot. Meeting in 2006 when Einuadi invited the Lippoks on an Italian tour, collaboration seemed necessary and, as one can hear on every one of Cloudland's ten tracks, effortless.

Whitetree has been born into an important musical heritage, one professed by musical experimenters such as Erik Satie's minimalist efforts and "bare bones" sounds, Luigi Russolo's search for the "art of noise" (in which music is differentiated from noise by its purposive arrangement), Jorg Mager's love of microtones and the invention of his "voice of the spheres," and later Edgard Varθse, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Indeed, that last contemporary's film work recalls Einaudi's own cinematic efforts, such as his soundtrack work for Fuori Dal Mondo and This is England. Perhaps these three men, upon entering the Berlin studio in 2007-08, set out to champion the message of conductor Leopold Stowkowski: "Soon we shall have entirely new methods of tone production by electrical means. Thus will begin a new era of music."

One certainly feels that listening to Cloudland in the comfort of their headphones, or snuggled into a warm space encompassed by crisp speakers from which these artists speak. The surround-sense experience is gripping: the opening "Slow Ocean," a reverberating, lo-fi echo creeps into a synthesized dreamscape before Einaudi's first notes take hold; instantly one is hypnotized. It is the type of song -- indeed, this is the type of album -- that holds the listener in its spell. When the drums finally emerge on "Kyril," the release is rapturous; this is the ecstatic union of classical temperament with technology, an audio textbook of generations bonding. When one is aware of history, one can write it into the future -- this is Whitetree's great gift.

To pigeonhole Einaudi would be fruitless. While classical music is his foundation, he is no less educated in that fine line where popular music meets film meets radio play. His contribution to "Kyril" hints at this, as does the simple and direct melody of "Mercury Sands." His sense of timing is superb, as when he hangs a half-beat behind his piano with the guitar on "Koepenik" every step of the way. The naturalness in their music was the result of time well spent on the road and a natural camaraderie formed between the three, as Robert says:

"We played as a band. Always live, always in one room. With just a few overdubs. We wanted it to be as natural as possible. This is what made mixing the record so adventurous. We had so many takes of our songs to go through! Going into the studio together was very special. Our tour had been quite ‘loud,' full-on. Recording the material, we had the chance to add some quiet ideas as well."

These quieter moments are of equal merit. "Derek's Garden," with its haunting effects reminiscent of one trudging along the interior of a dark castle that he or she was not invited to, calmed by the sensuous strains of Einaudi's ivory. The playfully titled "Ulysses and the Cats" also exhibits those reflective, internal qualities, reminding one of the mythological inspiration for Einuadi's last solo recording, Divenire: the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, with the famous maxim attributed to him: everything is in a state of flux. One can claim this to be a headline for all of Einaudi's projects, Whitetree contributing the most recent and possibly most versatile to his vast catalog. Given the fluidity by which the album was recorded, Einaudi seems to agree:

"It all came out very naturally, from the first sessions in the rehearsal room. Listening and concentrating to sounds and loops made by Robert and Ronald, sometimes I didn't even know who was making it. I sat at the piano and closed my eyes, entered that space of sounds, and I opened my imagination. It was like searching figures and forms in an abstract painting or pulling out emotions from the clouds. Then we were playing for long, losing ourselves into the music, responding to each other inputs, it was like building castles with the sand, no rules, everything was possible."

This then is the role of the artist: to make real the images and sounds one hears in their imagination. Borrowing its name from the Amos Tutuola novel, The Palm-Wine Drunkard, Whitetree is forging a modern mythology, both very old and rooted in the Western classical tradition as well as up-to-date with the everyday life of our technologically-inclined world. Interestingly, another of Tutuola's novels, My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, was the title of the seminal album recorded by Brian Eno and David Byrne in 1981; today it is heralded as the first "world music electronic" album. Perhaps in three decades Whitetree will be seen to have made a similar mark for their important blend of classical and electronic music. With one listen to this album, you will agree.
For further information: Doreen D'Agostino 646.829.0652 /917.916.2626 doreendagostino@earthlink.net http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitetree/133868080226
http://www.myspace.com/whitetreespace