Radio Programmers Newsletter: April 2, 2007
AirPlay Direct is pleased to have Holland Media Promotion as our sponsor for our radio newsletter for a second month running www.hollandmediapromotion.nl . HMP has a good track record and has developed a strong professional media network. This month HMP and AirPlay Direct will be co-sponsoring our first “All Things Digital” artist promotion contest.
A little about HMP:
Holland Media Promotion was founded in early 2005 as a service organization for small to midsize record companies and independent artists who want to promote their music on radio, TV and in entertainment publications in the Netherlands. Despite the short company history, our team consists of experienced people with over 30 years of experience in personal media promotion. Internationally we aim for successful Indies and artists that want to explore their music in the Netherlands while remaining independent. For this we handle promotion and resulting sales through distribution from A-Z. Depending on budget/split we are open to discussing flexible deals.
Throughout the month of April, AirPlay Direct and HMP will be running our first “All Things Digital” artist promotion contest for our artist/label members. We will be awarding one Grand Prize package, winner takes all. The winning song / artist will receive the Grand Prize package which will include a digital radio/media promotion campaign from HMP
and a premier “Featured Artist” advertising package from AirPlay Direct. The Grand Prize package is valued at over $3,000…! We will combine the industry expertise of HMP with the power and speed of AirPlay Direct’s digital “smart-tools” to promote the winning single globally.
This contest is FREE and very simple… the best song wins. You must be an AirPlay Direct member to enter, all genres of music are welcome. Pick your best songs, you can submit from 1 to 3 tracks. Submit your AirPlay Direct Digital Promo Kit/DPK to HMP at daniel@hollandmediapromotion.nl . Deadline for submissions is April 25th. The winner will be announced and “Featured” in the May Radio Programmers Newsletter, as well as in a company press release to all media outlets.
AirPlay Direct Featured Artists
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/bands/12970/
The sextets self-titled debut album (on the Big Penny Entertainment label) is an infectious blend of power-chord crunch, tasty twinned leads, soulful keyboards and explosive rhythms, all in support of Michaels alternately party-hardy and reflective songs. I call it a modern Southern groove infusion of rock, he declares. Its got all the elements of classic rock, southern rock, alternative rock even a little jazz. Its a very rootsy rock band. The disc was produced by Joe Boyland (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Nazareth).
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/bands/1807/
MISS KRISTIN is back at it again, creating new music in her own unique way. BIG FUSS Records, is pleased to announce the release of Amazing Power, MISS KRISTIN’S fifth and newest studio album and the follow-up recording to her successful Ribbons and Pearls album. “ALL I EVER WANT” downloaded by over 50 stations! Don’t miss “FALL AWAY” for all your A/C & Triple A needs. Your listeners will love these tracks!
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/bands/2687/
If Andre 3000 and Eminem had a Hip-Hop Superbaby, it would be KALEO FUTURISTO. KALEO is an incredibly unique artist from Pasadena, California with an equally incredible look, sound and message. He is one of those rare artistic mavericks who can alter the landscape of the music industry. He is an extra-ordinarily talented individual who blends product and purpose to produce a unique and eclectic musical creation that is primed to explode upon the world! KALEO FUTURISTO, simply put, has that intangible “IT” quality that defines a SUPERSTAR. Kaleo’s unique audio and visual style of original Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop music has catapulted him into the spotlight.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/bands/12637/
Manny Trevin’s debut album, “Broken”, introduces the listener to a profoundly emotional and thoughtful young talent whose loyal, loveable and high energy personality is already well-known to the Texas club scene. The 12-track collection is a stunning first effort that displays his ability to combine raw emotion with well-crafted, melodic songs that emphasize Trevin’s capacity to utilize a wide array of songwriting styles.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/bands/12640/
Sonic X is a Hard Rock Band based out of Toronto, Canada. Sonic X consists of Adam Troy on Vocals, Lawrence Falcomer on Guitar, Joseph Cumbo on Bass & Michael Marquez on Drums. As one Music Industry expert stated, This band writes hard hitting yet catchy tunes that are delivered with flawless musicianship.
The Band released their self-titled debut CD in November 2004. The CD was well received and garnered a fair share of great reviews. The band is about to release the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut with an offering titled THIRTEEN. With the new CD, Sonic X has captured a truly unique sound that has been described as a cross between Classic Rock with modern influences intertwined.
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