Get your music placed in film and TV

June 62010

After all of the major labels’ recoupables, you may make as much money selling 5-8 thousand CDs on your own as you would selling 500,000 with a major.

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The A & R Guy

May 292010

Meet Bertie Big Balls, the A & R guy ! A tongue in cheek account of our experience in the music industry :o )

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State Radio | Interview Part 1 | The IMAs

May 292010

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The Independent Music Awards goes backstage at The Wellmont Theatre with State Radio to talk about social activism. State Radio was the 9th Annual IMA Social Action Song winner. http://stateradio.com/

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The Independent Music Awards celebrates artists big and small who follow their own muse, and the fans who love and support them. We don’t care about record sales or major labels, we’re here for the music. Winning an IMA is a mark of distinction and our program connects artists with new fans and opportunities. Visit our sites to learn more and join us in celebrating independent artists and fans.

We suffer for your art!

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IMA Winners and Judges | Death of the Major Label | The IMAs

May 292010

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Independent Music Awards winners & judges talk about the death of the major label and the future of the music industry during a behind the scenes interview at the 2009 Origivation Magazine photoshoot.

The shoot took place at the Hearst studios in New York City with 9th Annual IMA Judges Jennifer Arroyo (Suicide City) and JD Samson (Le Tigre) along with IMA Winners Ari Gold (7th Annual R&B Song Winner, 7th Annual Dance/Electronica Song Winner), Val Emmich (7th Annual Music Video Winner, 8th Annual Music Video Nominee), Brentley Willis (8th Annual R&B Album Winner) and Yarn (7th Annual Alt. Country Song Winner). Check out the photos: http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima/ima-photoshoot-pics/

Origivation Magazine is a Philadelphia based music magazine supporting new and original music since 2001.
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The Independent Music Awards celebrates artists big and small who follow their own muse, and the fans who love and support them. We don’t care about record sales or major labels, we’re here for the music. Winning an IMA is a mark of distinction and our program connects artists with new fans and opportunities. Visit our sites to learn more and join us in celebrating independent artists and fans.

We suffer for your art!

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What makes an artist instantly signable

May 262010

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Disc Makers and TAXI present “Achieving Success With Your Music: Hard-hitting tips on marketing, A&R, record labels, and more”

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Internet marketing for musicians made easy

May 42010

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Disc Makers and TAXI present “Achieving Success With Your Music: Hard-hitting tips on marketing, A&R, record labels, and more”

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How to build your mailing list as an independent musician

February 272010

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Disc Makers and TAXI present “Achieving Success With Your Music: Hard-hitting tips on marketing, A&R, record labels, and more”

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Defining your niche as an independent musician

February 12010

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Disc Makers and TAXI present “Achieving Success With Your Music: Hard-hitting tips on marketing, A&R, record labels, and more”

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Warner Music Group Walt Randolph

January 22010

A&R Walt Randolph gives his thoughts on being a music producer and how to succeed in the music business.

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4 steps to take to market yourself as an independent artist

December 202009

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Disc Makers and TAXI present “Achieving Success With Your Music: Hard-hitting tips on marketing, A&R, record labels, and more”

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