Get Heard!

The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There\'s also a negative side. - Hunter S. Thompson Although we\'d rather believe that our band will be the next Nirvana, playing the lottery and winning might statistically work more to our advantage. There are only two pieces of advice that can be given to any band hoping to quit the day job: 1) Don\'t be like anyone else. 2) Nothing is going to come to you. Having said this, I believe you can accomplish your wildest dreams if you work for it. Search out those who will potentially turn your album platnum, play shows and promote, promote, promote.

These are just a few to get you started. The best way to get your music out there is to play shows!!!

JamBase - World\'s largest music database.

Sonic Bids - Assitance for shopping your music. Apply for live shows, media contracts, etc.

Garageband - The web\'s largest independent music community and home to the definitive charts
of the best emerging artists.

Mixposure - Music promotion - Indie music - OMD - Internet music promotions - Exposure.

FaceBook - A networking space to spread the word about music artists.

My Space - A graveyard for music artists.

ASCAP - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is a performing rights
organization which licenses and collects royalties for performance of its members.

A & R Online - Live showcasing, negotiation, representation and marketing resources for the independent artist.

GigMasters - Specializes in finding local musicians for events such as weddings, parties etc.

MacIdol -  A site for Mac musicians to share their music.

Get Signed -  Tips from professionals in the music industry describing promotion methods and "foot in the door" techniques.

Artistopia - Provides marketing and productivity tools and advice on approaching the music industry professionally.

GoGirlsMusic.com - A site aimed to promote women in the indie music scene.

A and R Online - Live showcasing, negotiation, representation and marketing resources for the independent artist.

TheBuzzFactor.com - Music marketing and promotion tips for indie musicians, songwriters, and bands on a budget.

myGigz.com - Promoting emerging new artists in the music industry

Alternative Progression - Free websites for bands and musicians. The sites are set up by the user online using a simple interface.

Hollywood Music - Offers a facility to submit your profile, and promote your band with industry professionals.

Thumped - Information on gigging, recording and touring in Ireland.

Affinity Music - Hosting unsigned singers, songwriters, and bands.

NOMA Music - Music promotion company that places and licenses the music of indie artists into media projects, as well as obtaining recording contracts for artists worldwide.

MusicScape - Promotional service for artists and labels. Musical categories include: Dance, Hip Hop, Rock and World.

Suite101.com: Music Promotion - Hints and tips on releasing and promoting independent music recordings

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