Radio Programmers Newsletter August 4, 2008
AirPlay Direct is pleased to announce our Sponsor for the August edition of our Radio Programmers Newsletter, SHURE Microphones. www.shure.com
AirPlay Direct’s digital delivery services are always FREE to our members thanks to wonderful Sponsors like SHURE Microphones. Founded in 1925, SHURE Incorporated www.shure.com is widely acknowledged as the leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Company has designed and produced many high-quality professional and consumer audio products that have become legendary for performance, reliability, and value.
SHURE’s diverse product line includes world-class wired microphones and wireless microphone systems for performers including the legendary 55SH Elvis mic and the industry standard SM58, award-winning earphones and headsets for MP3 players and smart phones, and top-rated phonograph cartridges for professional DJs. Today, SHURE products are the first choice wherever audio performance is a top priority: on concert stages, in recording studios, at radio and television networks, and in public address systems in houses of worship, meeting facilities, and other venues.
Throughout the month of August, AirPlay Direct will be running our FREE to enter “All Things Digital Girls Rock, Girls Rule” artist contest. The Grand Prize package will include:
- Up to three live performance slots on the Girls Rule, Girls Rock Fall 2008 tour, a Daisy Rock Guitar, and a “goody bag” from Sam Ash, D’Addario, SHURE, Fuze, Rolling Rock, and more from Revolutionary Records (a $10,000 value)
- A full production HD Music Video Shoot and editing by Chaos Films, Inc. (a $75,000 value)
- A 4 week grass roots marketing campaign from Wiredset / Trendrr (a $4,000 value)
- A complete 3 song (4-12 hour days) recording studio package from 4th Street Recording (a $10,000 value)
- A 12 week European PR / media campaign from Vigilante Music (a $8,000 value)
- An 8 week national radio campaign from the Planetary Group (a $3,500 value)
- A 1 song remix / sweetening package from Chuck Sokol of Offensive Tie Music Group ( a $2,000 value)
- A full CD (14 song) mastering package from Bluefield Mastering, Inc. (a $1,500 value)
- A $250 gift card and up to 4 in-store performances from Sam Ash Music (a $500 value)
- A nutritional supplements package for dietary tour support from Jarrow Formulas (a $500 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising package from AirPlay Direct (a $1,500 value)
The Grand Prize Package is valued at over $116,000…!
This contest is FREE TO ENTER and very simple. The only four requirements to enter are that you must be an AirPlay Direct artist / label member (free to join), your music must fall into the harder-than-folk genres like indie, punk, alternative, hardcore, mathrock, metal, etc. You must be or your band must have in it, a “kick ass” rock chick and you must submit your AirPlay Direct DPK to office@airplaydirect.com prior to the official entry deadline of August 25th. Whether you are an indie artist or a well established record label with a roster, pick your best songs, you can submit from 1 to 3 tracks per artist. Please make sure to note that you are submitting for the Girls Rock, Girls Rule artist contest. Deadline for submissions is August 25th. The winner will be announced and “Featured” in the September Radio Programmers Newsletter, as well as in a company press release to all media outlets.
A little about Girls Rock, Girls Rule:
Revolutionary Records launched Girls Rock & Girls Rule in NYC in December 2002 to support Independent Music and serve as a forum to showcase girls who truly know how to rock! GRGR is moving into its 7th year and continues to grow and expand, the showcases have featured some of the East Coast’s best female independent artists! Check out our music and links pages for more indo on these awesome rockin’ femmes! GRGR serves as a platform not only to showcase female ROCK musicians but to support women in general with a majority of the proceeds donated to female related charities, such as Voices of Women Organizing Project Battered Women’s Resource Center and Habitat for Humanity Women and Girl Build Programs. GRGR’s current beneficiary is Willie Mae Rock Camp For Girls. The 2008 GRGR Tour plans are well underway and it is set to be bigger and better and rock harder than ever with several preview shows in the tri-state area and a 9-city tour Oct. 3-11. www.revolutionaryrecords.com
CHAOS FILMS, INC.
A little about Chaos Films, Inc.:
Chaos Films, Inc. is a digital production house located just outside of Boston, MA. that offers full production services for a variety of projects. Services include everything from pre-production to post-production of feature films, short films, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and campaigns. Each project is produced with absolute care, attention, and worked on by the most promising professional filmmakers of the new digital world.
Chaos Films, Inc. specializes in High Definition shooting with the latest state of the art technology. Established and run by the most creative, vibrant, young award winning filmmakers, Chaos Films, Inc., has made a reputation in New England as well as through various regions of the United States. This reputation has been built on achieving the highest quality in all production endeavors. For more information contact Nadeem at majdalany@gmail.com
A little about Trendrr:
Track, Compare and Share. Track the popularity and awareness of trends across a variety of inputs, ranging from social networks, to blog buzz and video views / downloads, all in real time. Compare trends to one another, monitoring and evaluating their status across a variety of sources. Share favorite trends with friends and other users and discover new trends that other users are already aware of and tracking.
Trendrr is not only a place to track your trends, but also a place to discover new trends. Draw casual relationships between movement across a variety of data and then share that with friends. Combine other user’s data with your own to further enhance your Trendrr experience. Explore what other users are tracking and see how the data they’re interested in compares to what you’re interested in. Import your own data using Trendrr’s API and through this compare virtually anything. Register for a free Trendrr account at www.trendrr.com
A little about 4th Street Recording:
4th Street Recording is a woman owned legendary recording studio in Santa Monica, CA. The studio has had so many great female artists recording music here over the past 19 years! Clients have included No Doubt, Fiona Apple, Macy Gray, Nelly Furtado, and many more. The client testimonials speak for the quality and expertise of the studio and staff.
“The best sounding drum room I’ve found in years.” -Mick Fleetwood “A warm, punchy tracking room…” Jim Wirt
(Producer - Incubus, Hoobastank) www.4thstreetrecording.com
A little about Vigilante:
Vigilante Music Ltd is the only UK based Rock media company that operates across Europe. We undertake PR campaigns for our rock clients, and help set up and run labels for our clients. We have a full distribution network, using some of the best known distributors in each territory, and have a wealth of knowledge of both the record industry (Our MD sits on committees at the BPI) and of the rock industry. www.peroxidemusic.com/vigilante
Recent clients have included Vixen, Great White, Quiet Riot, WASP, & Twisted Sister.
A little about the Planetary Group:
The Planetary Group www.planetarygroup.com is an artist development firm based out of Boston, with satellite offices located in New York and Los Angeles. The radio department at Planetary focuses on getting their clients airplay on College, Triple A, and Specialty Radio. Planetary also helps their clients by setting up in studio performances and interviews with radio stations while our clients are on tour. The company also has a publicity department that caters to helping artists gain exposure through national and regional press campaigns. This involves doing campaigns for record releases, national and local tours, as well as local CD release parties. Publicity mainly focuses on print and online media, but also utilizes other television and radio outlets to help maximize exposure. Planetary also has a new media department that involves utilizing the internet to further promote and publicize their clients.
Recent clients include Ween, Interpol, Cloud Cult, Bloc Party, The Apples in Stereo, the Polyphonic Spree, Kings of Leon, Jen Lekman, Dean & Britta, Robbers on High Street, Bayside, Albert Hammond Jr., and Peter, Bjorn & John.
A little about the Offensive Tie Music Group:
Offensive Tie Music Group www.offensivetie.com is a full service artist development company made up of production and publishing businesses as well as a state-of-the-art recording and sound design studio. Our goal is to help each artist bring out their greatest work by highlighting their strengths and complementing their abilities. We strive to maintain artistic integrity while helping build sustainable music careers for our clients.
Each artist can pick and choose which services best suit their needs: something as intensive as co-writing a project from inception through release, or anything as laissez-faire as having us press the record button. Most recently, Offensive Tie was joined by Rotary Records, a recording studio and small record label in Western Massachusetts. Rotary Records just completed construction on a new recording space filling 3,500 square feet in a restored 200 year old church, complete with a five room apartment vailable on the first floor for clients who travel.
The management / production team at Offensive Tie has over 25 years in combined experience in the music industry. We are musicians ourselves who have studied with Elliot Scheiner (REM, Foo Fighters), George Massenburg (Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, Journey), Leanne Ungar (Billy Joel, Leonard Cohen), Mark Wessel (Yo-Yo Ma, O-Positive), Richard Evans (Tower of Power, Natalie Cole), Daniel Moretti (Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennet) and Mirek Kocandrle (Bee Gees, Roy Orbison, The Drifters).
A little about Bluefield Mastering:
Located in Raleigh, NC, USA, Bluefield Mastering, Inc. is a dedicated audio mastering facility with a primary focus of mastering within the analog domain for release on today’s digital formats. Our mastering engineer, Jeff Carroll, brings years of professional experience, personal communication, as well as the objectivity and skill set required to make your record sound its absolute best. All styles welcome. Get mastered…! www.BluefieldMastering.com
A little about SamAsh.com:
“SamAsh.com is proud to offer the same incredible selection, low prices and personalized service that our world-class music stores have been providing to music makers for over 80 years. Our goal is to be the best source for your music and sound gear needs. We have over 70,000 square feet of gear in stock at all times - mega-millions of dollars worth of the greatest music and sound products on the planet at the world’s lowest prices - guaranteed! www.SamAsh.com
What makes SamAsh.com unique? Simply, it’s our people. We are the only musical instrument website that can offer you over 80 years of experience in dealing with musicians from beginners to world-famous celebrities. Every one of our sales associates are pros that can answer any question about the gear we sell. Yes, we actually have musicians, producers and DJs working in our call centers. You’ll find them to be friendly, courteous, helpful and responsive to your needs.”
A little about Jarrow Formulas:
The mission of Jarrow Formulas® is reflected in its motto: “Superior Nutrition and Formulation.” The company’s philosophy is to promote optimal health and encourage preventive care by making available high-quality, effective, affordable and cutting-edge nutritional products. Its staff of scientists and health professionals are actively involved in scientific and clinical studies and work continuously with other researchers from around the world.
To survive the rigors of recording and touring it is important to maintain your health. Late nights, fast food, and the general musician lifestyle can sometimes take a toll on the immune system. By adding nutritional supplements to your diet, you can stay healthy and perform consistently, be it on stage or in the studio, and focus on the important things - your music and your fans! www.Jarrow.com
A little about AirPlay Direct:
AirPlay Direct www.AirPlayDirect.com is a new revolutionary, efficient and very cost effective way (FREE) to securely deliver your “broadcast-quality” music and electronic press kits to radio programmers and music industry professionals around the world.
AirPlay Direct is an easy to use digital file transfer system that was developed to streamline radio / artist promotion activities for today’s music industry. AirPlay Direct’s FREE digital services replace the unnecessary time and expense of putting together and sending out costly traditional artist packages and press kits via snail mail.
For more information
The winner of the AirPlay Direct “All Things Digital
Jazz / Latin Jazz / World” artist contest is
Steve Glotzer!
Steve Glotzer has been performing around the country at clubs, festivals and concerts for over thirty years, opening shows for a wide range of artists such as Delbert McClinton Blues Traveler, Dr. John, Larry Coryell, David Grisman, Son Seals, David Wilcox, Sonia Dada, Roger McGuinn, John Cowen, Richard Elliott, and more, and Steve has released five CDs; Life Imitates Art, Lately, Acoustic Christmas, A Softer Side and Memory of One… Steve’s music has also been featured in movies and TV, on such shows as Oprah, Desperate Housewives, Wife Swap, ED, One Life To Live, Passions, King of the Hill, Martha Stewart Living, The Weather Channel, Sony’s Friends with Money, and the MGM movie A Guy Thing.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/steveglotzer
Throughout the month of July, AirPlay Direct ran our FREE to enter “All Things Digital Jazz / Latin Jazz / World” artist contest. The winner Steve Glotzer will receive the Grand Prize package which is worth over $18,000 and includes:
- A 12 week national radio promotion package from Lisa Reedy Promotions (a $2,250 value)
- A professional microphone package from SHURE Microphones (a $1,600 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising and interview package from Lizard Lounge Radio (a $2,750 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising and PR campaign from Mi2N (a $750 value)
- An international PR / Marketing campaign from Anesa (a $3,000 value)
- A career “evaluation and consultation” with Shele Sondheim (a $5,000 value)
- 8 vocal lessons and a copy of Jeannie’s vocal enhancement materials “The Contemporary Vocalist” Series from Jeannie Deva Voice Studios (a $1,000 value)
- A “Featured Artist” promotion package from Beyond Bop Radio (a $250 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising / promotion package from AirPlay Direct (a $1,500 value)
AIRPLAY DIRECT’S FEATURED ARTISTS
FOR AUGUST
a’tris’ newest release, Lensing, is a snapshot of their ongoing and ever-changing journey through the musical lexicon. Recorded in the in-house studio at Offensive Tie Music Group, the record hosts an array of musicians chiming in, most notably co-writers/producers Mike Kreher and Chuck Sokol. “They have been partners in crime since the beginning,” says Taylor. “a’tris is a huge collaborative effort , and Mike was there from the origin of the tunes all the way to the time the CD was pressed.”
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/atris
“World’s most recorded” bagpiper Eric Rigler, whose work is heard on more than 50 film scores, more than 100 recordings and scores of television shows and special televised events, is in demand at recording studios from Hollywood to Nashville to Abbey Road and prized for his ability to improvise. He’s joined by lead guitarist Mike Hoffmann, bass guitarist/vocalist Mick Linden, Rogerio Jardim on drums/vocals and Alberto Lopez on ethnic percussion.
Starting with Eric Riglers Irish and Scottish bagpipes and whistles, Bad Haggis incorporates acoustic and electric guitars, drums and ethnic percussion as well as rock, jazz, Latin, African, alternative and groove influences.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/BadHaggisfeaturingEricRigler
Recently discovered by pop superstar producer Nile Rodgers (Madonna, David Bowie, Joss Stone, Maroon 5) Kelly has entered the new jazz-pop vocalist genre. Check her out on iTunes too! She’s on CDbaby.com’s 10 Ten Best Selling Jazz Artists.. add Kelly to your music playlist now!
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/kelly
I am Jim Offerman, a singer-songwriter from Utrecht, The Netherlands. I make music that moves you from darkness into light. Uplifting indie pop with a lyrical focus on stuff like following your dreams (and making them real).
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/JimOfferman
What is it about the songs of the 60s that magically draws us back in time?
Just Groovin, the latest offering from Diane Marino, features wonderful re-interpretations of pop standards. These are not copies of other versions. Diane’s fantastic voice, accompanied by such greats as Kirk Whalum, The Rascal s -Felix Cavaliere, Wycliffe Gordon,The Beach Boys, and Houston Person among others, is a breath of fresh air for these tunes, reminding us once again that a great song can be interpreted in any number of styles.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/DianeMarino
Richy has played with Rufus Thomas, Eddie Floyd, Sammy Lawhorn, Bo Didley, Little Johnny Taylor, Delrays and has played many shows with jazz and r&b artist such as Average White Band, Grover Washington Jr. Special EFX and many more. Richy has 9 blues, r&b jazz and new age CDs released internationally that receive airplay on both radio and TV and are known for their soulful haunting melodies.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/RichyKicklighter
THE GEOFF LAPP TRIO’……has been a cornerstone of the Montreal jazz scene since 1999. Extended gigs at many of the town’s premiere night spots have established the group as a hot draw for aficionados in search of that heady space where soulful and cerebral fuse. Drawing upon a wide palette of jazz moods, ‘The Geoff Lapp Trio’ delivers a sound that is tasteful, innovative, and infectiously swinging.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/GeoffLappTrio
Multi instrumentalist keyboards/guitars/bass/percussion Written songs for Earth, Wind & Fire, Lee Ritenour, Film/TV credits (MTV PIMP MY RIDE…).go to www.innercormusic.com. His new CD is “2 HOTT!” on WMGW records, with guest star Ronnie Laws on “GETAWAY”, the song PC wrote for EW&F, Ronnie was an original member of EW&F.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/PeterCor
Hi I’m Buddy Mix. I’ve been writing songs since I was a boy. It wasn’t until I met D’Arneil Africa Pershing that I began to take my ability seriously. D’Arneil and I met while I was studying music at UCLA. I mentioned to D’Arneil that I often dreamt songs and he pushed me to write them down. D’Arneil was an arranger for Pat and Debbie Boone, Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams, The Fifth Dimension and others. We ended up recording three songs together at Devonshire Studios in Burbank, California, one of which I wrote called “Superman, Where Are You?”, which was recently remixed and rearranged by Denis Couture in Canada and is now on i-tunes.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/BuddyMix
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