Bands, musicians, artists - promote your music - leave a comment

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DIY Band Promotion

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A few years ago before the internet was as BIG as it is now, I remember thinking about all the bands that were out there playing music that I had never heard of. Bands that I would never hear. I felt out of control.

Sure, there were bands that I loved listening to on mainstream radio and seeing play live in my area, but I was fully aware of the fact that there was no way that I was even getting a fraction of what was really going on musically around the country - or the world for that matter.

Fast forward to the present, and luckily the internet has been a key to helping solve my quandary. I can now easily access bands' music online, however, the amount of music seems infinite and overwhelming at times, which can also hinder the process of discovering new bands.

I started BandWeblogs.com because I wanted a place online where I could help myself and others discover new music and to spread the GOOD word about bands, musicians and artists - established and new. Signed and unsigned. All genres. Everywhere. I love receiving emails from bands and artists wanting to share their music. I also enjoy publishing their information on BandWeblogs.com.

There has been a large volume of news, music and review requests coming into my inbox as of late, and it frustrates me that I can't publish all of it, as there's only one me here, and only so many hours in the day.

At this point, my solution to this problem is to ask bands, musicians and artists to please leave a comment (not too long) with information about your music along with a couple links, so that readers can learn about you, listen to you - and hopefully buy your music.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

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About Jenny May

Jenny May is the founder of Band Weblogs. Based in Oxford, England (originally from New England), Band Weblogs was created in 2005. With a passion for music, Jenny May has performed with bands in the US and the UK, her music has appeared in films, she was a vocal coach for the Yamaha Rock School and has worked on music projects with musicians such as Jon Fishman (Phish), Fyfe Dangerfield (Guillemots) and Cisco Adler (Shwayze). Jenny is currently writing music commentary and reviews for Band Weblogs and writing, recording and performing music with songwriter and musician Dave Tommo.






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236 thoughts on “Bands, musicians, artists - promote your music - leave a comment”

  1. Gruesome Green Fever

    Yo guys, thanks for setting up a promotion area for up and coming bands.

    Well to anyone reading this out in cyberspace we are a fast melodic rock band from scotland that just like to play good music and put on a show.
    If you like Alkaline Trio, The pixies, NOFX, Early Foo Fighters, or a mix of all these together then we are the band for you.

    http://www.myspace.com/ggfever

  2. Leroy Lane

    Leroy Lane, is a mix of Classic rock riffs meets Johnny Cash Rhythm, meets A young Jim Morrison Vocals. We specialize in being crafty and different from the 1,987,098,000 bands out there. We are not setting out for fame, money, respect of even publicity. We just like to have fun and want you to have fun too! you can check us out at http://www.myspace.com/leroylane (if you like what you hear we have FREE downloads on http://www.purevolume.com/leroylane. I can't stress enough how in the economic crisis we are in music should be free!! FREE FREE FREE!! We do have a short promise to adhere to, if you come to one of our shows chances are you will leave with something you didn't have before you came there. Maybe a shirt? Maybe a keychain? Maybe a Hoodie, Maybe a pick!! This is no gimmick or trick to like us. We just want to be real with you upfront. Oh yeah!!! And we promise to give you guys the best show for the money. You will show up ready to see a band play and walk off stage. With us you will feel like you are at a light show haha well I hope i haven't bored any of you come check us out if you don't like what you hear message us and tell us why!! We want to know truly.

    Much Love

    Aaron- Leroy Lane Guitar Player

  3. Coyote Kolb

    Boston Ma-based Dirty Blues-Outlaw Country-Rockers.
    We just created and released our debut record 'Massachusett', and would love any and all feedback.
    Original music-in the vain of Black Keys, Howlin Wolf, Neil Young, White Stripes, Muddy Waters, Johnny Cash, Led Zepplin, etc...

    Live Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cxzJUDYHfE&feature=related

    Road to Massachusett (making of our first record) Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prKoBh8UTcA&feature=related

    Speak with us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/coyotekolb

    Free Track: http://coyotekolb.bandcamp.com/track/pistol-slapper-blues

    If you would like to purchase our music, you can find us on Itunes or Amazon, but they take a profit from us. You can listen, and/or download Massachusett directly from us here: http://coyotekolb.bandcamp.com/album/massachusett

    You can order a real copy from us here: http://kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX00ZCH361

  5. Midnight Horizon

    Midnight Horizon wants you! Unified by their mission to throw light on the growing list of societies inequalities and festering hypocrisy, Midnight Horizon delivers the wake up call for the under-trodden of Sydney, their thirst to spread their message of empathy, unity and unbridled anger a big middle finger at the dwindling live music scene.

    Midnight Horizon prides themselves on delivering an energetic and eccentric live performance, spreading the word to anyone who dares listen, drawing to themselves like minded individuals and social misfits. Teaming up with a variety of similar working class bands. Their goal: To once again breathe fresh life into the music scene, rocking out in some of Sydney's few remaining venues who actively seek to support the live music scene and seeking more comrades in arms from the other working class bands struggling to once again relive the glory days.

    Midnight Horizon's debut EP release saw them enjoy the generous hospitality of the Annandale Hotel, one of Sydney's, nay, Australia's greatest supporter's of live music. The band performing two whirl wind performances in less than a week, the shows fed by not only the energy of the band but the audience themselves.

    Not content with restricting themselves to being merely an on-stage band, Midnight Horizon as a collective have also immersed themselves in other elements of the industry in an attempt to distinguish themselves as a par above the rest. The band boast amongst their number a pair of more than leading sound engineers, evidenced from their latest recording of "Turn The Tide" and continue to dedicate time to recording and mixing.

    http://www.midnighthorizonmusic.com

  7. Metamorphic

    Hi,

    Metamorphic are a sextet based in London. Their music consists mainly of original material and some arrangements, and draws from their interest in textures, music in dreams and the translation of transformative emotional experiences through composition and performance.

    Metamorphic are: Chris Williams, alto (Led Bib); Kerry Andrew, vocals (Juice Vocal Trio); Tom Greenhalgh, drums (World Sanguine Report); John Martin, tenor (The John Martin Quartet); Paul Sandy, bass (Hey Negrita); and bandleader/composer/arranger Laura Cole on piano. The instrumentalists in the group all met while studying jazz at Middlesex University in London; vocalist Kerry Andrew became involved with the group through the promoter Moose Factory.

    They will be releasing their full-length album in the autumn to coincide with the London Jazz Festival (Nov 17 @ Cafe Oto) and ensuing tour.

    Thanks!

    http://www.myspace.com/lauracolegroup

  9. Tony Newton THUNDERFUNKFUSION

    “LOOKOUT WORLD, TONY NEWTON’S “THUNDERFUNKFUSION” IS EXPLODING EVERYWHERE!”

    Mean Streets Rock Magazine of Los Angeles states, "Tony Newton is a monumental master and true music visionary!"

    Can you say “funk and Fusion” in the same sentence. Apparently so! Legendary multi-talented musician-composer-author, Tony Newton describes his new “THUNDERFUNKFUSION” 13 track hyper-dynamic CD as: Motown meets Hendrix meets Miles. If you love the music of Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Bootsy, you’re at the right place.

    Tony Newton a revolutionary Bassist-Keyboardist-Vocalist shows that he is fully in touch with his powers of musical expression, on the new Quantum Media Music, THUNDERFUNKFUSION album creating an astounding blend and delicate balances of deep, soulful Funk in combination with the high-energy power, and intensity of Rock-Fusion. Newton takes the genre to a new level of artistic creativity in contemporary music’s evolution forward. Newton’s latest project brings him into the spotlight after a long career and large body of work. “THUNDERFUNKFUSION,” a dynamic mega-culture CD “, contains a multi-style, inspiring collection of instrumentals, vocal compositions and songs.

    Newton, a musician’s hall of fame member who has performed on over 25 gold and platinum hit recordings. Acclaimed for his dynamic work with the famed jazz-rock-fusion group, the Tony Williams Lifetime, Newton, one of the original architects of funk-rock-fusion penned the classic compositions, Snake Oil, Red Alert, and others. In addition to being a prime Motown bassist-music director, performing on hit recordings and tours with such artists as; Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson(music Director), the Temptations, Aretha Franklin, The Funk Brothers and more, as well as working with veteran rock guitarist, Gary Moore in the British group G-Force. Tony also performed and composed with legendary guitarist and friend, Robby Krieger from the mega-group, The Doors, on Robby’s solo CD, “Cinematrix”.

    FREE CD OR MP3 OF NEW TONY NEWTON “THUNDERFUNKFUSION” FROM QUANTUM MEDIA MUSIC

    Quantum Media Music announces a “FREE” Full Album or MP3 Single Download of the new TONY NEWTON “THUNDERFUNKFUSION” CD, which also includes “MARS ECLIPSE” a 3-D music video from the album. The package also comes with a 10x11 and 11x17 posters, ringtones, CD liner notes, artwork PDF and other goodies.

    http://www.novastarinteractive.com/Quantum_Media_Music/thunderfunkfusion.htm

  10. Steve Lang

    I was not sure what to expect from the Dan Bruder Band's debut album "Act of Kindness". After all, this guy popped onto the music scene through his NJ-based rock comedy television series "Who the Hell is Dan Bruder” and the real life band that steps out of the show includes rock icons Liberty Devitto (Billy Joel), Lorenza Ponce (Bon Jovi), John Ginty (Robert Randolph/Citizen Cope), Muddy Shews (Southside Johnny) and Devon Allman (Honeytribe). The web series is about a slightly delusional, middle-aged wannabe rocker who can't let go of the dream of stardom and has been building a steady global following. The show has premiered this month to the 15 million viewers of Relix and had a feature article this week in the North Jersey Record newspaper http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/99817749_Dream_chaser.html?c=y&page=1 and in the upcoming issue of The New Jersey Aquarium.

    But having a web hit is a far cry from being able to deliver meaningful music, great musician line-up or not. But I have to hand it to Bruder, he created an album that is a a fresh, poignant Americana rock collection that has hints of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, but with his own flavor and colorations. It really works. Songs like Song For A Lucky Man are flawlessly executed and others like the title track, Act of Kindness are more raw with blemishes and warts but are forgivable because the energy and conviction of the music is very powerful. It is also important to note that Bruder is a killer songwriter and lyricist who deserves a lot of recognition in the industry.

    So the web series is very funny in that Larry David "Curb Your Enthusiasm" kind of way but the music is deadly serious. It is a nice overall package that I highly recommend checking out.

    Steven Langdon Estelle

    http://danbruder.com/

  11. Randall Burkey

    Hey all, thanks for the opportunity to share my music with you. I'm a guitarist and drummer and have just released my debut album, it's electronic and experimental. I try to make music that anyone could find enjoyment in, no matter what their preferred genre is. So even if you're not into electronic music (typically, I'm usually not!) please check it out anyway because it's about the music, not what was used to make it. Hope you like it.

    http://www.myspace.com/randallburkey

    http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/randallburkey

  13. Si Briley

    In early 2009, four old school mates started a band called Standing On Giants with the view of having the time of their lives doing the thing they loved the most, just playing music.

    Since that time Standing On Giants fan base has grown and grown leading them to play such shows as supporting Bloc Party, The Holloways, Kid Harpoon, Kid British and many many more.

    With an exciting, energetic live show, they have come to be known as one of the best live acts on the underground circuit.

    Most recently Standing On Giants have just finished recording their Debut EP which is fittingly named 'No A Medias' meaning not by halves. The EP, that is already recieving rave reviews, is due to be released in October 2010.

    PLEASE COME AND CHECK THEM OUT at: http://www.myspace.com/standingongiants

    The band would love to hear from you and would love to meet you at one of their many live shows around the country.

    You can also check out the band on facebook and twitter both under the name STANDING ON GIANTS.

    We hope you like what you hear!!!!!!!!!!

  15. Marty

    Hello,

    This is Marty from Tempting Tragedy, our band would like to submit our newest album for review. We are a Hard Rock/Metal band (For fans of Tool, Type O Negative, Iron Maiden) from Moncton, NB Canada that has been together since 2004 and we've just released our 2nd full length album. If you'd like to hear samples or learn more about the band, you can visit our official website at: http://www.temptingtragedy.com or http://www.myspace.com/temptingtragedy.

    Samples can also be heard at: http://www.cdbaby.com/temptingtragedy3

    I hope to hear from you soon!

    Thanks in advance!
    Marty

  19. Carolina Turnup

    If you haven't heard Christian Kane's music, check it out. Go to his website, google it or whatever; he is very good if you like Southern rockin' music.

  20. FIESTA Orchestra

    Hello folks,

    FIESTA Orchestra is a high-energy SALSA music orchestra in Miami, Florida featuring its own original material in Spanish and English, much to the delight of their fans and suporters! Currently, the group has a CD on the market receiving critical acclaim from industry leading magazines, DJ's, record pools and online music forums!

    We certainly love the idea of having a place here where we can share thoughts with other musicians and perhaps gain some supporters along the way...Thank you Jenny!

    To learn more about our orchestra we invite you to visit our website and promo video!

    http://www.fiestaorchestra.com

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H2M-RMHOBw

    Thanks again Jenny!

  21. 48 volts

    Hey there. Thanks for making such a rad site. My name is Jonny Darkness, and I am 48 Volts. My music has recently been described as kraftwork meets nine inch nails - and i think that sums it up pretty nicely. I am from the pacific north west in the old US of A. If you'd like to check out my music go here http://www.wix.com/48volt/music

  29. City of Trees

    I read your blog regularly as I do many other blogs to keep up to date with new music and bands that I might be interested in. City of Trees is a Rock band from Long Island, NY who are real 'people playing real' music. These last 7 months COT have been working in the studio recording their Introspection EP. Introspection was just released on December 8th and is available for a free download on BANDCAMP.

    http://www.myspace.com/cityoftreesmusic
    http://cityoftrees.tumblr.com/
    http://twitter.com/city_of_trees

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