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Derek Sivers, creator of CD Baby. It’s billed as “just a little online record store that sells CDs by Independent musicians.” It’s actually quite large, selling over 3 million albums online, and probably a lot more by the time you read this description. CD Baby is a huge resource that caters to Independent artists, and we find out how it got started by the guy who made it all happen online at CDbaby.com.
Nabil Ayers is the owner of Sonic Boom Records stores in the Seattle area. Sonic Boom has 4 stores and features music by independent and major label artists, with many musicians appearing live in their stores. www.sonicboomrecords.com.
Bill McNally is vice president and owner of Burnside Distribution in Portland, OR. Bill tells us exactly what an independent distributor does and how they can help you get your music our to a larger audience. Website: www.bdcdistribuion.com.
One often overlooked form of free exposure is Public Access TV. Most large communities have set aside cable channels for public access. Residents of the community can produce and air programs of their choice, as long as they are of a non-commercial nature. Randy Edwards has some ideas on how you can take advantage of this powerful medium.
What is it, and how can you use DMX to expose your music to thousands of potential fans and music buyers? We find out from Randy Schlager, Music Marketing Manager for DMX. In addition, he reveals how you can get paid every time your song gets played in stores on this nationwide satellite music service.
Ever wonder where club DJs get their music and how they find out about the hottest new artists? Well, John England, with Northwest Dance Music Association, fills us in on Record Pools, and how they promote independent and major artists.
Known as C89.5, this powerhouse dance music station was hailed as the most listen to Internet station in New York City. To hear it, you wouldn't believe it originates from Nathan Hale High School in a quiet neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We asked Program Director and local club DJ John McDaniel how to get songs played on C89.5. Website: c895worldwide.com.
Beth Valiant is Music Director for I-91 FM, KVTI, in Tacoma, WA. She will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how you might get your songs played on I-91. Their specialty is Top 40, current hits. Visit their website and you might even be able to see the DJ on air through the I-Ball. www.i91.ctu.edu.
KAOS FM is a progressive college station dedicated to playing 80% independent music. Jerry Drummond, KOAS General Manager, tells us all about how the station operates and how they can help you get exposure to your music.
When someone visits your site that may be the only contact they have with you, other than your music. You want to make it the best that you can. Jim Rosemary of New Tech Web knows how to do just that, and shares his experience with you. www.newtechweb.com.
Even successful entertainers have to pay them. The idea is to pay the required amount and no more. Laurie Westover of T.A.X. Tax Accounting Experts, has lots of advice for the business owner. That’s you, so pay close attention to this very important topic.
Neil Sussman is an entertainment attorney in Seattle and author of “The 100lb. Book of Rules in the Music Business.” Spending a few minutes with Neil Today could save you a lot of money in the future. Valuable contact information comes at the end of this video.
Sound Exchange functions as the BMI or ASCAP of the online community. Collecting and distributing royalties for downloading music. Director of Artist – Label Relations, Neeta Ragoowanski joins us from Washington, DC to tell us about how Sound Exchange works an how it benefits the Independent Music Movement. www.soundexchange.com.
There are unique ways to approach radio stations in the United Kingdom. As a club and radio DJ in London, John Dean shares some valuable tips on what to do to get your music played in Europe. Website:www.solarradio.com, email: john@firehorsecd.com
There are a host of speakers on this clip, as we visit 2Funky records, one of the largest of its kind in the U.K. We meet DJ FLO, DJ Elvishio, DJ Kid J (our host) and Joe Lathbury, a promoter from Pinnacle Distribution, as well as a few words from "The Purist". www.2-funky.co.uk
Musician Greg Percifield started Music Forte as an online resource dedicated specifically to helping independent artists get exposure in Japan. If you want to branch out into this exciting new market, visit their website at japan.musicforte.com.
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