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Our friends over at the International Songwriting Competition have extended their submission deadline period.  Submissions are now $35 per entry.  Their final deadline of November 4th is right around the corner so don't hesitate to submit songs now here http://bit.ly/YNvhKt .

"My name is Francis Koenig. I makes music as an emotional outlet and if people can relate to what I'm saying than that is wonderful.  Music is made from the soul for the soul. If you really want to know what I'm about and what makes me tick than you should listen to my music. You won't be disappointed."   http://www.jango.com/music/Koenig+and+the+Ghost+Notes Describe your sound in one ramble-on sentence:  Music that has been created from my life's journey, good and bad. What inspires you to make music? My emotions What aspect of making music excites you the most right now? How I found Jesus in the darkest hour of my life. What aspect of making music gets you the most discouraged?   How most music that makes it on mainstream radio stations don't have much substance. What's one of your all-time favorite recordings?   Castles made of sand by jimi hendrix. Name three people who have influenced your music, and tell us why- Living or dead.   ...

  "Every musician has to start out booking their own gigs, but, this can be a lot easier said than done. After all, there are so many musicians and bands competing for very limited performance spots. For promoters, it’s a game of risk management - they want to book bands they know will fill the room - so getting the spot as a new band can be very tricky. There are, however, some things you could be doing that can help you get those gigs!" Our friends over at MUSIC THINK TANK recently posted a great basic guide to booking gigs and finding venues, that new and experienced artists can use to play more and bigger shows -- Click Here to read more: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-book-your-own-gigs.html   Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

We all know that it's crucial to make connections in the music industry and that who you know matters greatly. But just how do you go about making these connections? A recent posting on the DIY Musician blog explains that as an indie artists connections with record labels and publishing companies are very much within reach.  Click here to come check out these five tips for networking in the music industry: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/10/art-networking-5-steps-music-industry-connections

Build your own Mobile App for free and engage with your fans in a completely new way: When your fans download your App to their phone, you establish a new kind of relationship with them. Your Custom Branded Mobile App allows you to present exclusive content to your fans and ability to purchase your music on-the-go. You can send them invitations to exclusive events and have them RSVP through the App. It's a more intimate and instant way of engaging with your fans. Mobile App offers custom experience to your Fans that become part of your Brand identity. Just like a website allows them to find out everything about you and your music, mobile app can do all that plus the following: You can post exclusive content for you fans while app is in the store Push Notifications is a direct message to your Fans they will never miss and can instantly respond to Your fans can post on your mobile wall and share their experiences and excitement with others Your fa...

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The Deadline to Submit Your Music to the Independent Music Awards has been extended to November 7th! For the past several years, Radio Airplay members have benefited from a variety of promotional opportunities from our partner The Independent Music Awards. Click  HERE  To Learn More & Enter. The IMAs is now gearing up for its 14th annual ceremony.  Submissions have been extended now through November 7th , and you're invited to participate! The Independent Music Awards program is an international event that connects artists to new marketing and revenue opportunities.  What makes it different to other awards is the judging and the rewards. Submissions are evaluated by peers with a focus on artistry and originality, not press clippings and record sales.  You can submit your work in more than 80 Album, Song, Design and Music Video categories that cover all genres and specialty categories.  The panel of judges includes a r...

Jose Caridad Hernandez , better known as “Perico”, is a sonero/percussionist/composer/songwriter who creates “organic  cuban music.” Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Perico is the second to the youngest of twelve siblings and the only one who became a musician. Perico began his musical training as a young boy in Havana.  He watched the street rumberos creating amazing rhythms on the “tumbadoras” (congas), and after watching Patato Valdez play congas on a TV show, Perico decided that’s what he wanted to do. Perico gradually learned from the “rumberos” and at age 14 became the conguero for a neighborhood group, Conjunto Monte Carlo. He was eventually recruited to play with the popular Conjunto Casino. Regarding his nickname Perico, he tells the story that as a kid he walked around the neighborhood with an elderly man called “Perico.” Pretty soon the neighbors started saying “Here come Perico y Periquito.” Perico has said “Maybe the name was meant to be because I’m now a sonero and...

"Many great artists have lost it all on bad business decisions. The most successful artists have their most successful ventures after they have worked out the business of their art, and put everything in place before their next opportunity. Unfortunately, most starting or “indie” artists try to make a push with only their art, and the business part can be a crushing blow, causing them to feel burned out." Our friends over at CD BABY recently posted a great informative article and list of music business must-knows, from Sean Kinney of 1 Stooge Entertainment. Click Here to read more: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/10/make-music-career-profitable-10-business-rules Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

  In today's industry the term DIY Musician is extremely common in describing independent artists, but we really can't and shouldn't  do everything on our own. In an article posted on the MTT blog, Author Kyle Williams discusses the importance of asking for help and learning from other musicians.  Come find out more! http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/diy-musician-debunked-of-course-you-dont-do-it-all-yourself.html

"There has been a great deal of buzz about music licensing in recent years, and with good reason! Compared to other revenue streams, licensing can have potentially big payouts for indie musicians. The conductors behind those licenses are music supervisors." Our friends over at MUSIC THINK TANK recently posted an informative article explaining the role of the Music Supervisor, and how to contact and present your music to and best utilize them to hopefully score licensing for your music. Click Here to read more: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/score-a-license-what-music-supervisors-are-looking-for.html Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

  In a recent DIY Musician blog post, Pop singer Grimes talks about what it takes to be a successful artist and entrepreneur in today’s music industry and shares tips for musicians who strive to make music their careers. Interested?  Click here to learn more: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/10/takes-successful-musician-entrepreneur-advice-grimes

Hayley Coupon , a self-taught New York-based singer and pianist inspired by American folk and classic rock, writes songs that bridge the seemingly impassable divide between vocals-driven pop and acoustic, lyrically lush folk rock. After writing her first few songs in the spring of 2012, Coupon spent the next year collaborating closely with friends to record her debut EP, Remembrance.  Richly yet sparingly orchestrated, nostalgic, and poignantly performed, Remembrance is grounded in Coupon’s rhythmic piano and expressive vocals. With influences as disparate as Joni Mitchell and Radiohead, or Leonard Cohen and Jon Brion, Coupon reclaims and updates the spirit and tradition of the singer/song-writer art form in its confessional compositions and personal imagery. Her voice has a unique tone that "sets Coupon apart from her singer-songwriter contemporaries and places her in a category all her own" (Pigeons and Planes), and her songwriting has been commended for it's ...

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SUBMIT NOW FOR COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPE 287 HOSTED BY YUNG JOC! We are now accepting song submissions for Coast 2 Coast Mixtape 287 Hosted by Yung Joc! With his 2006 debut,  "It's Going Down", Yung Joc charted #1 on the Billboard. Now with the release of "Features" with T-Pain he looks to do it over again! To build buzz for the new single Yung Joc has teamed up with Coast 2 Coast to give indie artists a MAJOR opportunity on this project! Top Songs 5 Songs will be Selected! Submit Now! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR SONG FOR COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPE 287 HOSTED BY YUNG JOC SERIOUS ARTISTS: GO PREMIUM TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING PLACED ON THE MIXTAPE! CLICK HERE TO BECOME A COAST 2 COAST PREMIUM MEMBER 

  It’s true that Tristan Thompson is quite a unique individual.  Not many 16 year olds can say they spent their summer vacation filming a music video, recording a Holiday Single, performing multiple shows including Fairs, Festivals & Charity events in addition to appearing on Breakfast Television in Toronto: and YTV’s “The Zone”  His hectic summer schedule may now be over, but things won’t be slowing down for him anytime soon.  So far this fall, Tristan has already filmed his 5th music video and he has plans to film yet another one in the not-too-distant future.  This isn’t bad considering the fact that Tristan is a relative newcomer to the music industry! Regardless of his age, he is definitely an ol’ pro when it comes to starring in music videos!  Tristan is currently on tour with TeenFest and he's also recently released a brand new radio Single for his song “Burn Again”.  While the finishing touches are made to the video for this ...

  A good public relations campaign can have a huge effect on the promotion, exposure and overall success of an artist, but most artists just don't have the time for it, and consider utilizing a publicist/public relations company for that important task. Our friends over at TUNECORE recently posted an informative article explaining why a PR company might be worth considering, with some PR basics and great tips, from Angela Mastrogiacomo, Owner of Muddy Paw PR . Click Here to read more: http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2014/09/7-reasons-public-relations-campaign-can-help-get-music-featured.html Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

  Although budgeting may not be as exiting as the creative aspects of making a record, it is extremely important and should not be overlooked. Preparing for expenses will help you get organized and prevent you from overspending. Luckily, our friends at CD Baby have posted an article on their DIY musician blog with great tips to budgeting and managing your expenses; check it out! http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/10/stretch-recording-budget-get-money

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