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So, we tried this before but I underestimated how unmotivated musicians are. But, we’ll try it again. You may be familiar with BandboTV (www.BandboTV.com) we have webisodes of video-interviews with local bands. Our webisodes are viewed between 18 and 20,000 times per month and are syndicated on several high-traffic websites. So, to say the least, this is some decent exposure for bands and artists. The downfall is we are very limited in time and travel and cannot reach many deserving bands. So here is our solution:We’ll pay your band $50 if you create your own webisode and send it to us. Check out our previous interviews at www.BandboTV.comto see what it needs to look like. So, in short:


• Get a friend with a camera to tape your interview


• Have them ask you 5 questions: Introduce the band and explain your style of music, What’s your best tour/stage moment, what’s you worst stage/tour moment, how do you market and promote your music and advice you have for other local bands.


• Play one of your songs acoustic


•  Edit the movie to a segment under 15 minutes long. (add music, transitions, still pictures, credits, etc…)


• Put the uncompressed quicktime file on CD and mail it to us. 


See how easy it is. In reality, we’re paying you to give you exposure to thousands of potential fans.  Here’s the catch, we’ll pay you once we have aired the episode. We don’t have a high-standard for the videos but if it really sucks we’re not gonna air it. It’s first come, first serve, so we’ll show them as they come in. Also, follow our format, we will not except music videos, although if you add your own funny segment or addition we’ll consider it. All genre’s are welcome (Rap, Solo, Band, Country, Singer/Songwriter, Emo, Screamo, etc…)


That’s it.  If you have any questions send them to info@bandbo.com, subject: BandboTV Video. Once your video is ready to be sent email us for mailing directions.Local band? Local site. Bandbo.com

Ben and I finally figured out how to launch Bandbo videos through a podcast! If you have itunes, make sure you subscribe! We thought we would open up with The Bigger Lights. You can also check out our newest videos at http://www.bandboTV.com.

-Chad

by Mona Loring, MLC PR

Publicity is a huge driving force when you’re looking at success in the music industry. Although it’s definitely beneficial to retain a publicist once you have your music career in gear, you can still manage to create a little buzz on your own in the meantime. Below are the top ten tips for generating your own publicity as a music artist.

Note that PR is about being smart and creative. It’s about finding a reason for people to care about you and your music. Sure, great music and a good look are helpful, but you also need to reach out to the public and come up with stories. Think outside of the box and you’ll really benefit from the results in no time. Good luck!

SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED

Indie Update Blog
www.indieupdate.com
Here to keep you udpated on the world of the independent musician. We’ll throw in reviews of some of what we believe to be some of the more promising independent bands and musicians out there. Obviously, we can’t get around to review every independent there is so if you know of any worthy candidates that you feel deserve a mention or you have any news regarding the indie scene let us know. We’ll try our best to give it a mention.

Christian Rockers Online
C.W. Ross cw@christianrockersonline.com
www.christianrockersonline.com
We review all styles of Christian Music on our site. Everything from modern worship and contemporary to Rock, Punk and Metal. We are now accepting submissions for review.

The Music Korner
210 E. Middle St., Gettysburg PA 17325
Geoff Melton musccorn@aol.com
members.aol.com/musccorn
A webzine devoted to reviewing and interviewing bands of almost every style.

Neo-Zine
116 E. Horner St., Ebensburg, PA 15931
Carnal neozine@verizon.net
http://www.myspace.com/neozine
We merge material from such diverse styles as Noise, Punk, Death Metal, Experimental, Gothic, Industrial, Black Metal, Ambient, Darkwave, Neomedieval, Shock Rock, Freeform Jazz, Joke-Core, Psychobilly, Grind, Thrash etc. We’re all the same underground, we just express ourselves differently. The binding factor is that we are all outside the conventional norms. Send an e-mail first to make sure that I have some space, and then when I return the e-mail, you can send away!!! (note: Last month’s listing for Neo-Zine had a typo in the e-mail address).

Indie In-Tune Magazine
PO Box 355, Epping, NH 03042-0355 Attn: Reviews
Bob Donovan editor@IndieIntune.com
www.indieintune.com
3 Publications in 1! Indie IN-TUNE, Carpe Nocturne & The Metal Horizon; all offering honest, positive WORLDWIDE coverage. Indie IN-TUNE is a monthly music, arts and entertainment publication that accepts little advertising. Our reviews and coverage IS NOT swayed by the advertising dollar! Our primary focus is covering, reviewing and spotlighting the Indie/unsigned artists and music scenes of the world! From Rock, Alternative and Metal to Folk, Acoustic, Goth, Industrial and Hip Hop. We are a STRONG supporter of Female Musicians and Acts. Indie IN-TUNE is proud to have writers and reviewers around the world! E-MAIL US FIRST – TELL US WHAT YOU DO!

Gospel Synergy Magazine
PO Box 286261, Chicago, IL 60628
PH: 708-272-6640
Contact: Andr’e L. Carter
www.gospelsynergy.com
Stay in the know about new independent Gospel and Christian artists.

Heavy Frequency Magazine
PH: 816-739-3508
Heather Bashaw heather.bashaw@heavyfrequency.com
www.heavyfrequency.com
Offers a wide array of vital resources to independent Rock, Metal and Hardcore bands in the Midwest region. In addition to our industry-related resources, we also offer exciting and informational coverage of the happenings in the Midwest music community.

RADIO SHOWS THAT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC

ThatRadio.com
600 Bay St. #405, Toronto, ON M5G 1M6
PH: 416-204-9951 FX: 416-204-9723
D’Anise danisestar@gmail.com
www.thatradio.com
An autonomous, cooperative, responsible and fun community media programmed by its listeners and members. Members can promote their businesses, projects, organizations, or ideas to other members of the community. If you’d like to get interviewed on Liquid Lunch or any other ThatRadio.com show, please call or e-mail us.

Salty Dog Blues n Roots Podcast
PO Box 159, Elwood, VIC 3184 Australia
PH: 613-9531-7578
Salty saltyblues@gmail.com
www.salty.com.au
Weekly two hour independent podcast, syndicated on radio. #1 on Google for ‘Blues podcast’ and similar.

The Voodoo Quota Show
Izzie izzie@voodooquotashow.co.uk
www.voodooquotashow.co.uk
A weekly radio/podshow introducing you to excellent new music from over the place. Each show brings you 20-30 minutes of delicious new music to get your teeth into without putting up stupid genre barriers.

Indie104 - iRADIO LA
PO Box 1403, Covina, CA 91722
PH: 818-627-6819
Contact: Mark Maverick
www.iradiola.com
If you would like to submit a song for airplay please go to our website and click on “Submit Music” on the right side. All songs submitted through this means will be added to rotation as long as they follow our terms of airplay.

2hot4radio
700 N. Calhoune St. Ste B-10, Tallahassee, FL 32313 PH/FX: 407-902-4228
J. A. Myrick jovanmyrick@yahoo.com
www.2hot4radio.us
We specialize in underground Hip Hop promotions marketing pirate radio. We are more than just a station, we are the underground force behind the movement!

Radio Gets Wild
Rose Cottage, Grimston Rd. Gayton, Norfolk, England
PH: +4415536361169
Tim Station tim@radiogetswild.com
http://www.radiogetswild.com
An online interactive community radio station with DJ broadcasters from all around the world. A station by the people for the people from all ages and walks of life. A caring sharing community of which everyone helps each other both in work and play, and a community everyone is very proud to be a part of. We also have submit reviews, interviews, personal or public photo albums.. and worlds more…membership is free so please come in and have a look around.

IndieCan Radio - THE TORONTO INDIE SCENE
50 Cordova Ave. #2102, Toronto, ON M9A 4X6
Joe Chisholm info@indiecan.com
www.indiecan.com
One hour a week of the best music you’ve never heard. This acclaimed syndicated podcast brings you up close and personal with the best emerging talent in Canada. IndieCan brings you backstage to learn the realities of indie music life in Canada.

Music Highway Radio with Sheena Metal
15030 Ventura Blvd. #843, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
PH: 818-785-7144
Sheena Metal sheena@musichighwayradio.com
www.musichighwayradio.com
The playlist is 100% fan/listener requested. That means that an artist’s fans will be responsible for picking the show’s music each week. Visit our website for submission details. Over 123,360,000 listeners every month on 674 affiliate stations worldwide!

Moozikoo Radio
PO Box 50322, Nashville, TN 37205-0322
Anthony Bates anthony@moozikoo.com
www.moozikooradio.com
Our goal is to bring you the best music from today’s independent artists. We focus on music in the Americana, Alt. Rock, Bluegrass, Blues, and Alt. Country genres.

eoRadio
PH: 303-808-8140
Ryan Smith webmaster@eoradio.com
http://www.eoradio.com
The best free music from unsigned artists from around the globe. We require all artists to register online and sign a release form before submitting. Visit online for details.

SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC

indie911
PH: 310-943-7164
Gregg Allen gregg@indie911.com
www.indie911.com/aflp
One of the entertainment industry’s leading independent music resources for music licensing for TV, films, video games and other new media. The mission of indie911’s licensing program is to offer a cost effective solution with the highest quality service for those who license and create music.

Chad and I are working up new features and a new layout to the front page to more effectively get information and other features to visitors rather than just having a list of buttons that don’t explain much.

On another note, we are ordering Bandbo trucker hats, all black, mainly so Chad and I can sport them, but if you’d like to get one and support the cause they’ll be $25. This includes shipping. You can check out the hat here http://www.bandbo.com/hat.jpg. Pretty basic, figured most people would like an all black hat. the logo is off centered.

Drop me an email if you’re interested (ben@bandbo.com) and we’ll send you an invoice. Hats will be shipped in probably 2 – 3 weeks. All support is awesome.

Today we’re finishing up the Tom Goss interview on BandboTV. Had a good time hanging in his DC digs, he performed his new single and his pig also jumped in with some tunes. Good time.