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Airplay Top 10 (Week 50 2013)

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  Ana Bárbara     Fastwalkers     pureblend     Katherine Penfold     The Grape And The Grain       Awaken The Giant     Sense of Scenery     YK     ...

Enter Your Song - ISC Stocking Stuffer

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  Enter your songs now for the ISC Stocking Stuffer! Entries are open for one week only from December 16-23. The entry fee is only $25, and songs can be entered in any category. All submissions entered into the Stocking Stuffer will also be entered into ISC 2013.  This Stocking Stuffer promo allows you to submit to the contest after all normal entry has been closed and give you access to play credits and a chance at big prizes. Once the Stocking Stuffer closes, there will be no more chances to enter ISC 2013. So, enter now http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/submit One Stocking Stuffer winner will be selected and win $1,000 courtesy of Radio Airplay and Jango, 4,000 Radio Airplay credits, promotion on Radio Airplay's social media outlets, and an artist spotlight on this blog and the Radio Airplay newsletter reaching over 65,000 members. All Stocking Stuffer entrants will receive 100 free spins to their Radio Airplay account. Stocking Stuffer is your last chance so don'...

How To Write A Song If You're Aiming For The Charts!

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If you’ve been making music for a while by now, you probably already know how to write a song - but do the kinds of songs you’ve been writing match the aims you have for your music career? Our friends over at MUSIC THINK TANK recently posted a great informative guide on the basics of writing better hits and commercially-aimed songs. Click Here to read more: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-write-a-song-if-youre-aiming-for-the-charts.html Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

2013 Holiday Song Contest Winners!

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  We want to thank each and everyone of you who submitted to our 2013 holiday contest.  Our team has listened to over 1000 holiday song submissions and has made their decisions. The top 20 submissions have been chosen and each of these artists have been awarded 1,500 play credits and top placement in the Independent Holiday '13 station. http://www.jango.com/stations/338655216/tunein   Top 20 Holiday Submissions Jason Radcliffe - Christmas After All James Collins - Christmas With You Claudia Mikail (Songwriter) - New Year's in Manhattan Patterson Barrett - Santa Claus Is On the Loose Erick Macek - Shake Up Christmas (Cover) Carmen & Camille - Christmas Kiss Mulled - A Perfect Christmas Jonny Blu - Holiday For Two Marshall Artz - Peace SPiN - Christmas Time Again Jeff Rogers - Rockin Santa Claus Amanda Duncan - The Cookie Song Anna Zajac - Dear Christmas Caroline Dare - Happiest Holiday Nathan Sink - Merry Christmas to All Tonight Zach & Friends - On C...

Top things to do (and not do) for an Industry Showcase

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For gigging artists and bands, booking a great show can do wonders for your music career and fan base, but as an artist it's up to you to make the most out of it! Our friends over at MUSIC THINK TANK recently posted a great top 10 list of things you can keep in mind and do to make the best of not just an Industry Showcase, but any show or gig you're playing.  Click Here to read more: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/top-10-things-to-do-and-not-do-when-playing-an-industry-show.html  Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

Airplay Top 10 (Week 49 2013)

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  With Our Arms To The Sun     Musical Spa     Crimson Crux     Zubrick     Sky Taylor       Let Us Go     Jill Boss     Urban Funk     Jonas Le Roy     David Naiditch

Submit Your Songs To Music Resources - FREE

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How To Make Money With Music: Gigging

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For gigging artists and bands, it can be hard enough getting gigs and bringing people down to see you, and even harder to try and make money (and not lose money!) from your shows. Our friends over at MUSIC THINK TANK recently posted a great guide with a few tips on actually making money at your shows and gigs.  Click Here to read more: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-make-money-with-music-part-1-gigging.html   Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

Have a Virtual Concert!

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  An online concert is a great new way for artists to perform to all their fans at once, and a unique medium for musicians to earn some money. Learn more in this article posted by our friends at CD Baby!  http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2013/12/virtual-concerts-new-concert-experience