I cannot stress how immensely important it is to make music contacts in this fast-paced music industry. Whether a record deal is your goal or independent music is more your gig, you still need to meet and network with as many people as possible. The resources for doing just this are enormous and endless, so take advantage of them all. For starters, we will go over all the types or varieties music contacts that you should make. You may want to get in contact with record labels to submit your demo packs or tapes to. There are also radio stations, hundreds of thousands, all over the country that might want to play your music. Then you have your record stores, they are especially helpful for people to sell their independent music in. In the music industry, you will need to get in contact with distributors to possibly distribute your music all over the world. If you are in the need of music contacts to book gigs then clubs and venues should be on the top of your list. Maybe you already have a CD or are ready to record one, if so, then you want to find the best quality studios for whatever part of the country you are in. Once you record and are ready to release your CD, then manufactures are important in the construction phase of your album. Just a note, do not skimp in this area because you want to put a quality product on the market. Your product is a reflection of you and that is a fact. If you are into conferences that are music related then you need to locate them and attend them. I can guarantee you will meet valuable music contacts all over those places. Media contacts in the music industry are crucial in case you want to submit press releases and music related events. There are all types of media outlets, newspapers, magazines, newsletters, TV and more. The opportunities for music contacts in this vast music industry are all over the place. You just have to get out there and explore. Make calls, write emails, send letters, create press packages and do whatever you can to promote your stuff. If you are in the independent music field then this is especially true for you because no one else is going to do this for you! The time to act is now!
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October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
Why you hate americans? People are people.. I like everyone.. I dont see race, i see people..
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
Read first I said I hate Americans not Mexicans. I got a lot of mexican friends infact most of my homie are mexicans.
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
Hate?Y? ….thats great….. invasores? de nada.
Circle
cIrcle
Icicle.
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
50 cent jaja ta blanco mi primo 50 cent
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
lol so i am ignorant for not being able to learn spanish….
Well…u r fuckin retarded for not knowing how to spell “country”
lol what the fuck ?! u spell country “Contry” to emphasize ur gay mexican accent? Mexicans r by FAR the worst ppl i have encountered here in America…
I mean COME ON can you please turn down that shittyass music of ur country?! u REALLY dont need to be that loud 3 in the morning thats why I call the cops
fuck mexicans AND ur futile pride…
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
i dont hate the asians but fuck you cause you hate the mexicans
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
Man I am with u but I fucking hate Americans, I am asian by the way. 妈的我好恨美国人。
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
i dont hate the americans, i hate you
because you are a funcking joke for you contry stupid son of a bitch you are so gay asshole, u are very stupid and ignorant because you can`t learn spanish
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
wisin y yandel are from puerto rico
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
I really like Alternative Press (AP).
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
the rolling stone is such a great magazine. you should try that
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
The magazines don't care what classes you take. Most writers did not go to college to learn to write.
Start submitting articles to the local daily and weekly newspapers in your area. It will only take 1 or 2 articles to get you involved. Call a reporter for the paper and ask if she will talk to you about your future job.
You would make $20,000 in the beginning. All writers starve. The magazines pay low wages..
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
SPIN is pretty good, plus I think you can get it free for a year or something if you go to their website
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
This might not be the same one, but it sure sounds great!
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Chicken and Dumplings
He likes it, he loves it, he wants some more of it! And who wouldn't? This recipe is another hit single from award-winning country music star Tim McGraw. Make this old-fashioned supper dish with a large natural or organic chicken for flavorful results.
Serving: 8
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole (4- to 5-pound) chicken, a stewing hen if available
1 onion, quartered
2 stalks celery, cut in chunks
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns or 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, diced
1 cup diced celery
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups frozen sweet peas, defrosted and drained
1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill and thyme
Dumplings
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
DIRECTIONS:
In a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, place chicken, quartered onion, celery stalks, garlic, herbs, cloves, salt, peppercorns and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until chicken falls from the bones, about 1 hour. (Note: If you happen to be lucky enough to get a true stewing hen, it may take 2 1/2 to 3 hours to become tender, and you'll have lots of great flavor).
Remove chicken to cool and drain. Strain the broth, pressing firmly on solids to extract the liquid. Let broth settle then skim excess fat. Reserve broth.
Meanwhile, when chicken is cool enough to handle, tear the meat into bite-sized pieces and reserve; discard the skin and bones.
Melt butter in a soup pot and whisk in 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Whisk reserved broth into butter and flour mixture and continue whisking vigorously until sauce comes to a boil and no lumps remain. Add chopped onion, diced carrots and celery and reserved chicken. Whisk in bouillon cubes and let sauce reduce by half.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Whisk the slurry into the sauce and return to a boil to thicken. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
To make the dumplings: In a large bowl, quickly mix dumpling ingredients until just combined to make a loose dough. Thin with water if needed. Do not overmix. With a 1/4-cup measure, drop scant quarter-cupfuls of batter into the simmering liquid. Cover and cook without peeking for about 15 to 20 minutes or until fluffy and cooked through.
Stir in peas and chopped fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
The first thing you need to know is that it is TOUGH. Music media is a over-saturated market. I personally read a few good zines, but there are other ones, some of them quite big, that I was also a fan of and they have long ago discontinued because they run out of money/readers/coverage/respect. Most people would rather read NME, Q or Rolling Stone, stuff like that – especially as they are all free online. But there are people like me who prefer zines… there not corporate, less hype.
It'll take you a long time to earn the respect needed to gain access to bigger bands and shows. Why not try collaborating with a zine that already exists? Maybe a printed one you like in your area, or for online try one that is looking for volunteers. Of the ones I read and trust, I know that Music Vice is advertising for contributors, so maybe try them: http://musicvice.com/getinvolved.html
If you do go it alone then good luck! But think about my suggestion to try getting in touch with a magazine that already exists, because a lot of them die out because of a lack of a team, and you could get quick access to bigger shows through helping out a creditable mag.
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
Sounds fine in my opinion.
Are you planning to pursue just as a hobby or eventually you plan to make some income from it? If you are planning the latter then you might wanna do research for copyright purposes to make sure you don't step on anyones toes. Otherwise, go for it.
Good Luck!
October 6th, 2009 on 3:34 am
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