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Sunday, January 25, 2015

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January 24, 2015
The Stellar Awards
The Stellar Awards celebrate gospel music's best. This year's 2014-2015 30th Annual Stellar Gospel Music award nominees include one of Live365's stations, "All Nations Radio," as Internet Station of the Year. Congratulations to Bishop Samuel McGill III for his magnificent work.

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Guinness World Records
Congratulations to teen celebrity journalist, Pavlina Osta, who has set a new world record for the most radio interviews in a 24 hour period. She accomplished 347 interviews at Walmart in Port Orange, FL. Each interview consisted of 5 unique questions and was broadcast live on Live365. Listen to her show on Tuesday mornings from 8:00 to 8:30 am ET.

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Why Recording labels Still Matter

Around the turn of the century, it looked as if the record label's days were numbered. The internet promised to cut out the middleman between band and fan, Napster facilitated free downloading of music at the click of a button, and industry heavyweights such as Creation's Alan McGee predicted that the majors were going the way of the dinosaurs. But today, the UK's indie labels are flourishing. "I firmly believed five years ago that there wouldn't be labels; that the internet was going to make us obsolete," says Mark Bowen of Wichita. "The principal reason that hasn't happened is the bands themselves. Bands want that sense of belonging – they want to feel like they're part of something bigger, part of a community."
It's barely an exaggeration to say that UK music culture in the 80s and 90s was a story of independent labels. Rough Trade signed the Smiths and turned indie into a genre. Mute happened upon a bunch of Basildon teenagers named Depeche Mode and took synthpop to the world. Earache, founded in 1985 by Digby "Dig" Pearson in a Nottingham bedroom, discovered Napalm Death, and invented grindcore. A trusted label logo, says Pearson, is a stronger recommendation than anything Spotify's algorithm can cook up. "Tech culture doesn't understand music; it's just data to them," he says. "Indies exist because we understand the music-making process, back artists with finances, empower them with the knowledge of how to get the music out to fans."
Running an indie in 2014 is "all hands on deck", says Mairead Nash, who runs Luv Luv Luv Records. "Anything you do with the artist comes under the label umbrella now, whether it's TV, booking shows, putting records out, online – whatever it takes to make it work. I feel like this era is like punk again – it's quite hard to sell records now, so if you come up with a way of doing it, you own it."
Indie labels are "the risktakers, the pioneers", says Joe Daniel of Angular Recording Corporation, who cites the revived interest around vinyl and cassettes as proof that the idea of a label still resonates. He organises London's annual Independent Label Market, which is preparing for its fifth year. "It's been a big success, and that's testament to how much effort people put into the products that they sell. Ninja Tune made a zoetrope out of a 12-inch record, you've got labels giving away free download codes with a banana, handmade mix tapes, all sorts. There's a real sense of fun to it." The importance of such grassroots activity shouldn't be overlooked, says Bowen. "Major labels do TV shows, they do pop artists, and they really haven't got interest in building careers – growing a band from 10 to 15 to 50,000 sales just isn't a scale they operate on. The fact that indies still care about that, and can also deliver the Adeles, the Arctic Monkeys… I think they're more important than ever."
"What's great about independent labels is that they're all different from each other," says Mute founder Daniel Miller. "The only way we can survive is putting out great music. Of course you have to be flexible, keep up with new platforms of distribution, marketing and so forth, but without the music, there's nothing."

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

MuzicNotez Magazine for Indie Artists



MuzicNotez The Magazine is dedicated to promoting indie music, and the best resources for indie musicians to succeed. We promote the best emerging talent from within our networks thousands of musicians, tracks and videos. There’s a lot of talent out there these days, it’s a daunting task sometimes to find the cream of the crop though. That’s our job, between us and our partners at The Emerging Talent Agency we bring you some of the best the indie music scene has to offer.

There are also a lot of indie music resources (networks, promoters, tools, radio, labels, etc.) flooding the market these days. As an indie music resource we seek out the best tools for indie musicians and review them for you to best take advantage.

In between our magazine posts and reviews, we also release indie musician interviews to give you an inside look in the mind of aspiring future stars.

At least once a month, we release another magazine issue containing MuzicNotez updates/developments, our best new artists, music and a featured video. These issues are also sent out in our newsletter every month. Subscribe to stay up to date with the indie scene!

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Special Guests has released "Studio Six: The Cockroach Sessions"





Special Guests has released "Studio Six: The Cockroach Sessions", a previously unreleased album, and now released digitally for the first time. 

The Boston-based band had released a self-titled CD on Canned Peaches Records in 2011, and later several singles. The CD had been 2 years in the making and features superb vocal performances by Zoe Alpert, Craig Carter, and Suzanne McNeil. 

The project began when songwriter Al Pechulis met Zoe and Rick Alpert, while performing at the Frank Withey Memorial Scholarship Foundation concerts near Boston. Zoe particularly liked Al’s original songs, and after Al gave her a CD of original material, the trio met on a winter’s night in 2009 and knew this would be something special. 

Pechulis had successes in the past, recording records for London Records and Jeff Lynne’s (ELO, Traveling Wilburys) private label, Jet Records, which was distributed by worldwide by United Artists. 

After disappointing record sales, Al gave up and got into computer software. In 1986, Al began playing again with bassist David Karahalis and drummer Doug Parks. Al had always sung his own songs, but in 1995, developed an incurable vocal disorder called Spasmodic Dysphonia, and could no longer keep pitch.

Hearing Zoe sing sparked Al’s determination to produce another record. After recording 5 songs, Zoe became pregnant and took a leave of absence from the band. From that point on, Al brought in several fine singers and musicians to complete the record, and thus the name, Special Guests. 

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Are you a Top 10 Radio Airplay Artist?

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New! Top Songs for 2015
This week on Jango Airplay
Are you a Top 10 Radio Airplay Artist?

New for 2015, along with the Top 10 PopScore artists, every Monday we are now going to be listing the Top 10 Radio Airplay songs of the week too! These songs were chosen by the station managers at Jango.com out of all top performing PopScore songs in a given week. Click Here to find out more!
 
Week 1 2015 Top 10 Songs

Michael Tanenbaum - Upcountry Boogie
Lothlorien (NZ) - Siuil a Ruin
Word to the Wise - Jumpy McPhearson
Jacquelene Ambrose - Mellow
Michel Conci - Rastafari Live On
Kendall Street Company - Wasted
Blue Eddie - Rip Van Winkle
Mike Hallal Band - Crying at the Sun
Hedrick - Once Again
Linnaberry Wine - Goodbye Baby

Week 2 2015 Top 10 Songs

2 Love or 2 Hate - Heaven and Hell
Musik & Noiz - Unison (Piano Chillout)
The Langer's Ball - Johnny, You're a Rovin' Blade
Mr. Siccness - I Can Be Ft. D Salas
Amethyst (Metal) - Wastelands
Pilot Touhill - Good Morning
PIXSID - Wish I
Joseph Huber - Same River Twice
Tevet Sela - Dreams field
Smeele - When The Bells All Ring
 
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New Features
Center Stage - Linnaberry Wine

Based out of Wichita, KS. Linnaberry Wine plays Southern Rock, Rock, Country Rock, Blues, and much more - cover songs, as well as original music. They strive for variety in order to reach everyone in the crowd, and so they have the flexibility to fit a multitude of venues, and events. Click Here to read what they had to say to us.
 
New Features
Center Stage - Chi Chi Peralta

A musician devoted to good taste in his recordings and performances, who from early on demonstrated his musical inclinations, building at age four his first musical instrument: a drum. Click Here to read more about Chi Chi.
 
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Get a knockout vocal

Our friends over at CD BABY recently posted a great informative article for all singers - amateur and professional - on how to get the best vocals from your next recording/studio session -- by pro voice teacher/producer Arden Kaywin. Click Here to read more.
 
Hire a publicist

Hiring a publicist might be just what you need to get the coverage you want for your band/release. However, before hiring a publicist to promote your brand, there are a few questions you need to ask to ensure that your money is being spent in the most efficient way. Our friends at MTT have some great advice on what you should consider. Click Here to read more!
 
Top 10 PopScore Artists (Week 2 2015)
 
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Rome Clientel
 
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Ms.Mission
 
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Mr. Siccness
 
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INDYGO
 
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Saving Abel
 
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Saints Eleven
 
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Musik & Noiz
 
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Black Sea Storm
 
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Dive Room
 
Top 10 PopScore Artists (Week 1 2015)
 
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Phlex Audio
 
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Barry Keenan & The Invisible Poet Kings
 
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Max Perea
 
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B.A.D
 
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Hellsonics
 
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Shane Rollo
 
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Kelesha Martin
 
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Browning
 
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Alex Norwood
 
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Adam Kiss
 

 
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

FMQB BREAKING NEWS

BREAKING NEWS
Kim Bryant Promoted To EVP For Westwood One
Veteran sales executive returns to Westwood One in elevated role.[more]

Corus Entertainment President/CEO John Cassaday To Retire
Pandora Hires Alan Schanzer As SVP/Agency, Advertiser Development
Digity Selects Triton Digital For Audio Streaming, Audience Engagement
In Brief - January 13, 2015
January 12, 2015
Casey Reed Named Music Director/Afternoon Drive Host At WIOQ/Philadelphia
Philly native returns to hometown airwaves, joins programming department
NASH Icon Begins Syndication Through Westwood One
Universal Music Group Appoints Andy Fixmer VP/Global Communications
In Brief -January 12, 2015
January 9, 2015
Steve Stewart Named PD For WNUA (Big 95.5)
Stewart joins from iHeartMedia St. Louis where he was Regional Program Manager, PD of 93.7 The Bull.
The Week In Review: 1/5-1/9
iHeartMedia Taps Tony Banks As Regional Programming Manager 
Kevin Cruise Named OM For Impact Radio/Boise
Triton Digital’s October 2014 Ranker: Streaming Audio Sessions Up
In Brief - January 9, 2015
Mark Abramson exits Roadrunner Records, Robbie Lloyd returns to Interscope Geffen A&M as Head of Alternative Promotion
January 8, 2015
Emmis Announces Third Quarter Earnings 
Emmis radio stations up 6% against markets down 2%
Report: Streaming Music Failing To Meet Industry Needs 
In Brief - January 8, 2015
January 7, 2015
Nielsen Releases Full 2014 Music Report
The extensive report on music consumption in 2014 says radio is still the #1 source for new music discovery.
CBS Radio, CBS Local Digital Media Launch Podcast Network "Play.It" 
Jeff Tyler Named Market President For iHeartMedia Minneapolis
iHeartMedia, NBC Announce Return Of The iHeartRadio Music Awards
SiriusXM Exceeds 2014 Subscriber, Financial Targets
In Brief - January 7, 2015
January 6, 2015
Lori Lewis Elected Board Chairperson Of The Conclave
Jacobs Media Director of Digital & Social Strategies Lewis joins The Conclave's Board.
iHeartRadio Announces Multiple Integrations At CES
Ray Gmeiner Exits The Capitol Tower
In Brief - January 6, 2015
January 5, 2015
iHeartMedia Rochester Names Tias Schuster PD of WKGS & WDVI
Radio veteran heads north to oversee programming at Top 40 Kiss 106.7 and Hot AC 100.5 The Drive.
Universal Music Group, Havas Group Form Global Music Data Alliance 
iBiquity Digital, TagStation Launch Joint Development 
iHeartMedia Debuts Country Big 95.5 In Chicago
Northern Lights Brodcasting Unveils New Minneapolis Alternative Station
WKSA/Norfolk Becomes 92.1 The Beat
In Brief - January 5, 2015
December 30, 2014
eQB NOW
We open the eQB year with a stimulating AT ISSUE, where we ask our panel of experts to address some critical issues as radio shapes its path for 2015 and beyond. You’ll be reading some insightful, provocative, motivating and profound thoughts from the likes of: Peter Smyth, Pat Paxton, Rick Cummings, Jon Zellner, Dom Theodore, Rick Vaughn, Jimmy Steal, Pat Welsh, Fred Jacobs, John Mayer, Bob Quick and Brad Holtz. In Programming To Win, Richard Harker looks at how not to pick the hits and Jacob's Media's Lori Lewis takes a look at Facebook's latest adjustments, how they could affect your station's reach online, and how to be smart about counteracting these changes. Question of the Week asks programmers for their Most Memorable Moments of 2014. Plus, Hot Shots and the FMQB History page.
The Week In Review: 12/29-1/2
Nielsen Releases Initial 2014 Music Report
On-demand streaming and vinyl album sales saw major growth in 2014.
December 30, 2014
Mike Wheeler Promoted to OM Of Cumulus-Detroit
Wheeler will oversee all programming for Cumulus' four Detroit radio stations.