Bay Area Rap Blogs/Sites
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i got one...just a small blog for listening pleasure...i dont really cover/write about anything
www.trunkmuzik.blogspot.com
i also got a blog with vinyl releases. just click on the 12" VINYL RECORDS link on my page
www.trunkmuzik.blogspot.com
i also got a blog with vinyl releases. just click on the 12" VINYL RECORDS link on my page
www.myspace.com/gotmanager
I provide information on the music industry's business side. Info for people that are looking for resources and help with their music. here is an example I posted today
Submitting Demos to Record Companies
Listed below are several ideas to get any songwriter, local band, garage band or indie music act started submitting material to a record company. You may want to visit the record companies web address and email them, if possible, to find out their openness to submissions.
A great resource for submitting demos or song pitching to record companies are the Song Writer's Market books. You can find a link to the Song Writer's Market books below. This book is a valuable resource to songwriters and indie music bands because it contains a wealth of resources. For example, you can find record companies openness to submissions, what music genre they are looking for, how many songs they accept at a time, how they prefer CD submissions, if you need to include a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE), or any other basic information. Here's The most recent version of the Song Writer's Market Book available on Amazon.
Sometimes a quick email or phone call to the company will give you and idea of weather they have any need for your music or song writing. Please click this link to our Band/Song Writer Resources to find lists of record companies along with other valuable resources. Also, a lot of companies only deal with certain genres of music. That is another crucial point to find out so that you don't blindly send out your music. Also, you should never pay to have your music put under contract. Check out the BBB Better Business Bureau if you feel that a record company is offering something to good to be true. The BBB is a great resource for record company complaints issued.
How To Submit Your Band Demo To Record Companies
Cover Letter - A cover letter should be included in your package, stating the titles of your songs, a short intro or bio of your act, and most importantly what your intentions are for the submission. For instance, are your looking to get your band signed as a rock act, or are you a song-writer looking to pitch songs for single song contracts, or movie soundtracks. State why you are sending your submission and make the letter very professional.
Copyright - Any material you submit should be copyrighted material, and the date of the copyright should show somewhere on your material along with either the word copyright or the copyright symbol. For more info on how to copyright your material please visit the government website www.copyright.gov . Click on the different types of works that can be copyrighted, and decide which explanations fit your copyright submission. At this time you usually have to fill out the corresponding form with your particular submission, Send a check for $30, and of course send in the material you would like copyrighted. You may need to send in your lyrics and or music, and possibly multiple copies of your material. Please read the website carefully and fill out the forms per the instructions.
Lyric Sheet - A lyric sheet and/or music sheet, should also be located in your submission package to the record company. Simply list the songs and lyrics and copyright information in your submission.
Demo CD, Tape, Flash Drive, or DAT- Most important is the music you are submitting. Any music company these days will most likely want a well produced demo. So, your indie material should be free of distortion, hissing, or any other imperfections that take away from the actual song. Whether you are a singer songwriter or a local band, make sure your demo as clean as possible. This will only help your chances of getting your demo heard by a record executive.
Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) - Some, not all record companies will want you to add a self addressed stamped envelope to your submission. This is in order for the record company to respond to your submission with feedback. Check with the company to see if this is in their submission policy.
Don't Pay to get a Contract - Some companies say they would like to sign one or a number of your songs to contract, but there's a catch. These companies would like you to pay a fee to re-record the song. This amount can be significant. If any so called record company approaches you with this type of contract be cautious. Be sure to check the BBB Better Business Bureau to see if this company has had complaints in the past. Make sure they in fact are a reputable company. If a record company is truly interested in your music, you should not have to pay an upfront fee. Do your research when approached with any deals that seem skeptical or to good to be true. Once you start sending out your music to record companies sometimes you may start to receive offers from companies asking you to pay for re-recording your songs. They will ask you to pay for your song to be added to compilations and other odd solicitations of your music. Be weary of these offers and as said earlier check out the BBB, because theses deals are most likely to good to be true.
Always have your contact information on anything you send in. It's best to put your contact info on your demo CD, in case someone would misplace your other material. Good Luck with all your submissions, and visit our Band & Songwriter Resource Web Page to find some different websites to possibly submit your material too.
I provide information on the music industry's business side. Info for people that are looking for resources and help with their music. here is an example I posted today
Submitting Demos to Record Companies
Listed below are several ideas to get any songwriter, local band, garage band or indie music act started submitting material to a record company. You may want to visit the record companies web address and email them, if possible, to find out their openness to submissions.
A great resource for submitting demos or song pitching to record companies are the Song Writer's Market books. You can find a link to the Song Writer's Market books below. This book is a valuable resource to songwriters and indie music bands because it contains a wealth of resources. For example, you can find record companies openness to submissions, what music genre they are looking for, how many songs they accept at a time, how they prefer CD submissions, if you need to include a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE), or any other basic information. Here's The most recent version of the Song Writer's Market Book available on Amazon.
Sometimes a quick email or phone call to the company will give you and idea of weather they have any need for your music or song writing. Please click this link to our Band/Song Writer Resources to find lists of record companies along with other valuable resources. Also, a lot of companies only deal with certain genres of music. That is another crucial point to find out so that you don't blindly send out your music. Also, you should never pay to have your music put under contract. Check out the BBB Better Business Bureau if you feel that a record company is offering something to good to be true. The BBB is a great resource for record company complaints issued.
How To Submit Your Band Demo To Record Companies
Cover Letter - A cover letter should be included in your package, stating the titles of your songs, a short intro or bio of your act, and most importantly what your intentions are for the submission. For instance, are your looking to get your band signed as a rock act, or are you a song-writer looking to pitch songs for single song contracts, or movie soundtracks. State why you are sending your submission and make the letter very professional.
Copyright - Any material you submit should be copyrighted material, and the date of the copyright should show somewhere on your material along with either the word copyright or the copyright symbol. For more info on how to copyright your material please visit the government website www.copyright.gov . Click on the different types of works that can be copyrighted, and decide which explanations fit your copyright submission. At this time you usually have to fill out the corresponding form with your particular submission, Send a check for $30, and of course send in the material you would like copyrighted. You may need to send in your lyrics and or music, and possibly multiple copies of your material. Please read the website carefully and fill out the forms per the instructions.
Lyric Sheet - A lyric sheet and/or music sheet, should also be located in your submission package to the record company. Simply list the songs and lyrics and copyright information in your submission.
Demo CD, Tape, Flash Drive, or DAT- Most important is the music you are submitting. Any music company these days will most likely want a well produced demo. So, your indie material should be free of distortion, hissing, or any other imperfections that take away from the actual song. Whether you are a singer songwriter or a local band, make sure your demo as clean as possible. This will only help your chances of getting your demo heard by a record executive.
Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) - Some, not all record companies will want you to add a self addressed stamped envelope to your submission. This is in order for the record company to respond to your submission with feedback. Check with the company to see if this is in their submission policy.
Don't Pay to get a Contract - Some companies say they would like to sign one or a number of your songs to contract, but there's a catch. These companies would like you to pay a fee to re-record the song. This amount can be significant. If any so called record company approaches you with this type of contract be cautious. Be sure to check the BBB Better Business Bureau to see if this company has had complaints in the past. Make sure they in fact are a reputable company. If a record company is truly interested in your music, you should not have to pay an upfront fee. Do your research when approached with any deals that seem skeptical or to good to be true. Once you start sending out your music to record companies sometimes you may start to receive offers from companies asking you to pay for re-recording your songs. They will ask you to pay for your song to be added to compilations and other odd solicitations of your music. Be weary of these offers and as said earlier check out the BBB, because theses deals are most likely to good to be true.
Always have your contact information on anything you send in. It's best to put your contact info on your demo CD, in case someone would misplace your other material. Good Luck with all your submissions, and visit our Band & Songwriter Resource Web Page to find some different websites to possibly submit your material too.
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the official website of stash magazine... all the newest music, videos, news etc.
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I just started http://www.thebayisback.com about a week ago
Formerly ran leftcoast415.blogspot.com for over a year (still up if you want to look at older stuff).
The new one feature all the newest Bay Area rap music, videos, news, album information + more. I moved the blog to a new format so that I could add different pages instead of just having a blog.
Different pages other than the blog itself include Top Artists (bio + discography), Album Watch (all available info on select upcoming releases), Interviews (only added one so far) and possibly more pages to be added later.
Check it out.
Formerly ran leftcoast415.blogspot.com for over a year (still up if you want to look at older stuff).
The new one feature all the newest Bay Area rap music, videos, news, album information + more. I moved the blog to a new format so that I could add different pages instead of just having a blog.
Different pages other than the blog itself include Top Artists (bio + discography), Album Watch (all available info on select upcoming releases), Interviews (only added one so far) and possibly more pages to be added later.
Check it out.
Thanks for the mention Bloomillions. STRIVIN' has grown to showcase hip hop from everywhere now, but Bay Area music always has a special spot there. Unfortunately, most of the Bay Area's record labels/artists/managers don't take advantage of the endless amount of hip hop blogs out there. They don't understand the benefits.
Props to Apt. 3/DNA, Relevent, Trey-C, Tha Critic and the few others from the Bay who reach out and look to spread their name and music out there.
I'm always looking for Bay Area music to post so anyone who wants to send me something can do so at [email protected]
I can't post everything, but I'm willing to listen and give everything a fair shake.
Check the site when you can... http://strivin.com
Props to Apt. 3/DNA, Relevent, Trey-C, Tha Critic and the few others from the Bay who reach out and look to spread their name and music out there.
I'm always looking for Bay Area music to post so anyone who wants to send me something can do so at [email protected]
I can't post everything, but I'm willing to listen and give everything a fair shake.
Check the site when you can... http://strivin.com
Doxx, i really preciate u throwin me in there... I got some new records comin your way. Any other bloggers out there, PLEASE don't hesitate to hit me... Send your contacts to [email protected] or om me and I have no problem shoot ya'll some music. Ya'll are a huge help and I thank each and every one of u.
