All Access Live, the new weekly 30 minute concert series, is a behind the scenes look at some of today’s best concerts broadcast from Austin TX. Moving past the long lines at the venues, giving you full access to backstage,…
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Artists should consider whether a label can do more than they can themselves
According to Scott Harrington, music attorney & counsel for the Rolling Stones and the Eagles, unsigned artists should look inward. In a recent Music Connection interview, Harrington noted 2 hot issues concerning artists’ rights. Labels now demand assignment clauses, a…
New to songwriting?
Found this great site with songwriting tips, publishing tips, etc. Registration is free, so what you are waiting for! The faculty at this site is pretty impressive.
Independent Music World Series deadline May 20, 2004
Disc Makers is presenting the Southeast leg of the Independent Music World Series. Open to all musicians not currently signed to a major label. At least one band member must reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, N Carolina,…
MySpace.com looking for artists
MySpace.com is sponsoring artists to participate in the Vans Warped Tour and Orange Peal Records’ “Blossomin’ Media” Tour. Join MySpace.com for free, then email jordan [at] allisonpr.com for the details. [from joe: is that anything like a bloomin’ onion?]
2NMC Accepting Showcase Submissions
2NMC, The Nashville New Music Conference, is still accepting showcase submissions. Joe had so much fun at 2NMC’s Boot Camp, he can’t wait to see what happens over four days in Sepember!
Philadelphia Showcases
IMC, Independent Music Conference, is accepting showcase submissions at Sonicbids.com. The conference runs Sept. 2-6, 2004 in Philadelphia PA.
Harrisburg Showcases
The 8th Annual Millennium Music Conference is accepting showcase applications. The Conference runs June 24-26. Apply through Sonicbids or the MMC site.
Did 97 Radio swindle you?
97 Radio’s owner, Carlo Oddo, has apparently admitted to fraudulent operations. Artists are encouraged to apply for refunds and the return of promo packages by email at refunds97radio@aol.com.
Latin Alternative Music Conference
Latin Alternative Music Conference will be held in Los Angeles in August. The conference will feature Latin Rock and Hip-Hop acts and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Luck is simply where preparation and opportunity meet
Tom Leu from The Musician’s Corner takes a look at the intricacies surrounding talent, tenacity, and timing as they pertain to the music industry. “Is my music a business or my artistic creativity being shared with the masses?â€?? Both.
The Three P’s
Mike Farley, a singer-songwriter & publicist from Nashville, stated in an article posted at Taxi.com: The problem, and you could probably apply this to any business or creative endeavor, is that most musicians lack one or all of what I…