June 2007

MusicGorilla.com's Jungle Jam

Welcome and MTV

Hi All,

Woohoo – it’s definitely summer in Austin, TX!! Hope you’re staying cool and beating the heat wherever you are.

MTV and MusicGorilla.com together at last!

Artist Member Successes

MG Artist signed to Label

Long time Music Gorilla Artist member 54 Seconds has been signed to Rock Ridge Music. Rock Ridge is a New York based label with distribution through Warner Music. They have a great roster of artists and the label is run by some of the most forward-thinking and creative people in the industry today. 54 Seconds’ new album, Postcards from California, is finished and will be released in the U.S. on August 7th. The first single will be "Dirty Little Secret".

Write A Song, Save The World – CoolOurPlanet.org

Calling All Musicians! If every musician in the world writes one song to stop global warming the world will listen…and change. Imagine a massive wave of songs about the climate crisis. Songs on every new cd, the radio, the internet. Music reminding us of what’s at stake. Let us know you're writing a song so we can let the world know you're participating. Musicians will retain all rights and ownership of their song. We just hope to be the spark that gets the song written.

MusicGorilla.com Successes – Our Submissions Work!

MG Artist Member Kevin Schaelling receives placement:

Kevin’s song Cabo San Lucas will be featured in the independent film “Marta’s Sex Tape”. Log in to MusicGorilla.com and listen to Kevin’s music here: http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=5497

MG Artist Member Loot performed live at The Apollo:

Sony Pictures & The Apollo closed out NYC's Spider-Man week by showcasing original raps about Spider-Man and his adventures with rhyme-spinners from each of the city's 5 boroughs. Loot was selected to represent Manhattan "money makers" & Harlem World.

Log in to MusicGorilla.com and listen to Loot’s music here: http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=5383

MG Artist Member Arden Kaywin receives placement:

Arden Kaywin will have her music featured on the MTV show Next in the first of what promises to be ongoing – placement. She received a blanket license for her 2006 album and for her new music. Log in to MusicGorilla.com and listen to Arden’s music here: http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=8004

MG Artist Member Emma Cook receives sought after grant:

Emma Cook is the proud recipient of the popular music recording grant from the Ontario Arts Council. Out of hundreds of applicants, the panel has put their faith and money behind Emma. We think it was the referral letter from MusicGorilla that did the trick! J Emma was also selected to perform at the NXNE music conference.  Log in to MusicGorilla.com and listen to Emma’s music here: http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=3001

MG Artist Member Blindswitch receives placement:

Blindswitch’s songs “The Answer” and “World of Dreams” were both featured on the hit soap opera “The Young And The Restless”. Log in to MusicGorilla.com and listen to Blindswitch’s music here: http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=7099

MG Artist Members Da Phatfunk Clique Selected:

Da Phatfunk Clique has been selected as finalists in the 2007 Capital Jazz Fest Competition. Log in to MusicGorilla.com and listen to Da Phatfunk Clique’s music here: http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=7579

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MG Artist Member Shannon Eileen receives placement:

Shannon Eileen’s song "Trigger Finger" is being aired on the MTV  show, "Reunited: The Real World Las Vegas". "Trigger Finger" has also been placed in an indie feature film, called "Angst", a drama-comedy by Dreamscape Cinema. Log in to MusicGorilla.com and listen to Shannon Eileen’s music here: http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=8062

MG Artist Member Funky P to open for Pink:

"Funky P" will open for Pink along with Mark Madlock (German idol winner 2007) at "Terre Rouge Festival 2007" in Luxembourg City on September 2^nd. Log in to MusicGorilla.com and listen to Shannon Eileen’s music here: http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=8113

MG Artist Members Radial Angel to speak in front of Congress:

Radial Angel headed to Washington DC Mon 6/18 to speak to congress regarding the new bill in front of them that would effectively kill internet radio (the lifeblood of indie music!)  they are being sent by Outbound Music and www.savenetradio.com
Radial Angel played in front of the White House during this trip as well. Log in to MusicGorilla.com and listen to Radial Angel’s music here: http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=7105

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Showcases and Distribution for your music

MusicGorilla.com Live Major Label Showcase Series:

Our next showcase series will take place in NYC in September. We will be announcing the dates and venue soon, so stay tuned for more info.

Get distribution for your music

Galgano Music is an Independent music distributor that helps indie artists / bands get their music in to the traditional chain music stores such as Sam Goody, FYE, Coconuts, and Wherehouse Music to name a few. Check them out at www.galganomusic.com

New MG Partner:

Fancorps.com was envisioned and created because nothing else like it exists. For years we have worked in the music industry and never had a way to effectively manage and organize a street team. With over 25 years of industry experience we, the creators of Fancorps, felt we had to take the leap and develop it ourselves.

Label exec, band manager, musician, road manager, music fanatic; we are and have been all of these things. Seeing it from all angles is the key. We know what it's like to be a struggling band trying to build up a fan base. We also know what it's like to have so many fans that it is near impossible to organize any of them into actually helping you. Fancorps is built for artists big and small, it's a hands on approach to promotion that takes the relationship between the artist and the fan to a new level.

Song Contest:

ENTER YOUR SONGS - USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION Open to all regardless of nationality, you may enter the 12th Annual USA Songwriting Competition and win $50,000 Grand Prize worth of cash, cool music gear from Sony, Ibanez Guitars, Audio-Techica and more! Winning songs will receive airplay on a nationally syndicated radio program in United States and Canada. Judges include A&R from Universal, Sony/BMG, Capitol Records and Warner Music. Please obtain the entry form from the internet at: 

http://www.songwriting.net

Recent Film Submissions

Recent Film/TV Submissions:

MusicGorilla.com has recently received music submissions for TV shows such as Welcome To The Family and The Kentucky Kid, and several Studio Feature Films. Recent Songwriting submissions include songs for 50 Cent, Marthia Sides and others. As always our members can submit to these projects at no charge!

The MusicSUBMIT Special CD Promotion Package:

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Featured Sponsor:

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Indie-Music.com has been spotlighting the best in independent music since 1996, featuring streaming audio, articles, interviews, reviews, and more in all musical styles. Artists can create an online press kit with one song free, and take advantage of economical promotion opportunities starting at only $10 per year. The website also offers a wealth of information for artists trying to survive & thrive in today's competitive music industry.

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MG Artist Picks for June

MG Editor’s Picks for June - Log in and Listen:

Take a listen to these artists:

Outlett - http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=8000   

Burgandy Brown - http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=7929  

Razzor Dixxon - http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=7772  

Almighty Boys - http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=8242  

Blatant - http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=4280  

Astroglyde - http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=8588

John Hughes - http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=2829

NoVanGogh - http://www.musicgorilla.com/band.asp?id=8166  

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Partners

Partners:

Check out these partners:

www.RecordingIndustryInstitute.com www.Gigscore.com www.Kerascene.com  www.Thedemocenter.com www.musictalkssessions.com www.MP3MusicGrams.com www.CdRegister.com , www.Indie-musicnetwork.com, www.BandWeblogs.com www.radiocrystalblue.com www.IndieBible.com www.3000records.com

My Newsletter Builder - www.MyNewsletterBuilder.com Easy, do-it-yourself eNews system that streams audio and video direct from each newsletter. This musician friendly system includes a variety of templates, music events eNewsletters, musician ePresskits, List Management, automatic subscribe and unsubscribe and detailed reporting. Contact tim@jukeboxalive.com or call him at 828-232-0016 for details.

Muses Muse – Check out this great site for Songwriters! www.MusesMuse.com

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