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Play at the World Unlimited Music Room

Play at the World Unlimited Music Room

The Music Room showcase, put on by World Unlimited, is offering three 30-minute performance slots with the artists receiving £25 for their performances.

Every third Sunday of the month will be the dates for the performances starting in January 2011. Supporting slots are also sometimes available. We are accepting artists from a wide variety of genres but mainly roots, folk, singer songwriter, nu-folk, global etc, the Music Room is for acoustic sets.

The Music Room is a 90 capacity venue with a fantastic atmosphere. Some of our past artists who've played the Music Room in the past include Scott Matthews, Max Gilkes, Nizlopi, Jo Hamilton, Kings Of Spain, The Old Dance School, Thomas Dybdhal and Red Shoes.

The shows will be heavily promoted so this is a great exposure opportunity for those who are selected. We produce 5000 full colour monthly World Unlimited flyers plus posters along with over a 150 alerts to the media, as well as all full internet listings and social media networks such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and Worlde Unlimited's extensive emailing lists.

We are a voluntary not for profit organization who've been promoting in Birmingham since 1989, our patron for our 20th anniversary year is Seth Lakeman.

Suckfree Radio Needs Halloween Music

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/1122

Suckfree Radio is an independently owned and operated online music media site based in Austin, Texas that provides a 24/7 Internet audio stream. We are looking for music to feature on our special Halloween programming this year. Suckfree Radio is dedicated to promoting a diverse range of music from emerging bands and artists all over the world.

All artists submitting their material to Suckfree Radio retain full legal rights and may revoke their permission to be featured on Suckfree Radio at any time.

Success Story: Allen Johnston from The Music Specialist Signs Two New Artists

http://www.musicxray.com/success-stories#MusicSpecialists

The Music Specialists signed distribution deals with Scott Willburn and Touraine Schaffer. We are excited to hear about this since Allen Johnston of the Music Specialists is a long time industry professional and knows what it takes to help out new artists. We are looking forward to hearing more from Allen and from other music artists submitting their songs to him for various projects.

You can see the latest opportunities from Allen and the Music Specialist by visiting their profile here.

Music Xray New Song Weekender Sept 19th

http://www.musicxray.com/blog/New-Artists-Songs/Music-Plays-09-13-17-10.html

Here are some of the songs that our staff have been listening to this week. Yes, we listen to your music, why else would we be working here! I hope you enjoy and keep in mind that you can click on the little arrow on the bottom of the player to visit the artist/band page and see the music xray along with their full EPK.... Artists and bands for this week includes, Kristen Faulconer, The Stowaways, Nadia Kay, The Power of 3, Michael, Intellect ft Walk, Lost in Audio, Living Proof, Face in the Crowd, Crashin'Butterfliez, Asia Bryant, The Luxury Liners, David Dewese, Pennjamin Bannekar, Ayleron, The Hazy Hollow, Lindy LaFontaine, Midwest Phenom, Troy & Will, Protocol, SomaUSA, Mikal, Hail To The Eskimo, Motherjane

Rock N Roll Love by Kristen Faulconer Lovin' this rockin' music! Check this out! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/41698

Monroe by The Stowaways Something new and fresh track with great musical arrangement! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/41573

Captain SkyLove by Nadia Kay This fresh new track is really good! Melody is cool! This song will bring down the house! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/41692

We Are Magick by The Power of 3 Cool spunking rhythm! Nice blending of beats! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/41669

Thunder Pony Pound by Michael"Tre lb."Locks Musical arrangement is off the hook! http://www.musicxray.com/artists/michaeltrelblocks/41602

Ready To Go ft. Walk (Clean) by Intellect ft Walk Amazing fresh new track! Perfect mix of music! Hot R&B music that should not be missed! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42340

Back Home - new by Lost In Audio Alternative song with great potential in it! Better check this out! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42338

This Life (ft Conrad) by Living Proof Hot music right here! Hit this up! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42374

Birds Eye View by Face in the Crowd Great alternative funk beat! Nice song! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42360

Nothing's Gonna Change My Way by Crashin' Butterfliez Altrenative music with good beats and rhythm! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42319

It"s Okay by Asia Bryant Slow music with most amazing musical arrangement! Better check this out! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42206

Perfect by Asia Bryant Club music with cool rhythm and techno mix is perfect! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42207

Dreaming by The Luxury Liners Soothing song with great rhythm! This could be a good soundtrack! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42231

My Sweet Dove by David Dewese Music is so good to listen too! The musical blending is soft and soothing! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42225

READY TO GO by Pennjamin Bannekar Techno beats mix with hiphop is always perfect! Better hit this up! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42213

Your Way by The Hazy Hollow This fresh techno mix track is really good! Bet and bass is off the hook! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42182

Free to Breathe by Lindy LaFontaine Slow beatin' music with cool smooth vocals! Check this song out! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42163

Rhythm is so amazing! This track is pretty good. Musical blending is hot check this out! Artist: Midwest Phenom Album: BLADES ENCODE(THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT) http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42065

Wall of Colors by Protocol Guitar play is amazing! Alternative rock music with cool rhythm! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42044

And I by SomaUSA Soulful music with sweet rhythm! Better check this out! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42036

Midseason Replacement by Mikal Nice acoustic guitar play! Alternative music that will take you away! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/42018

Queen Of The Disco CUT by Hail To The Eskimo Rock away with this fresh track! Check this out! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/41990

Maktub by Motherjane The touch of Indian beat is really good! It makes the music sound so sexy! http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/41971

Only 3days Left to submit to Luke Bryan and Curb artist Rodney Atkins

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/626

Torrez Music Group is highly connected and accepts songs to listen to for pitch opportunities in Nashville. Alex Torrez was born and raised in Floydada, TX. Growing up in that part of Texas Alex was surrounded by the spirit and vibrations of such pop music pioneers as Buddy Holly, Bob Montgomery, Waylon Jennings and many others. Alex discovered his natural talent as a drummer at a very young age playing throughout his teens at parties, festivals and clubs emerging as one of the most sought after drummers in the area. He soon hit the road playing the Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma club circuit with the top artists and bands in the region. Like many of his fellow contemporaries he attended South Plains College to take part in their Music Business Program.

Pre Mix Listen and Critique Prior to Mastering

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/1265

Dominic McGlinn will listen to your mix and give you feedback on any things I think may need to be fixed prior to mastering

Looking for New Artists and Bands

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/1268

We are looking for new artists to provide full service management and booking at our various events. Your manager will focus on you, know exactly how to promote you to the world of the music business, to booking agents, media, record labels and so on, they will know exactly how to keep all these people interested in you. Your Manager gives you credibility, many music industry professionals work on the thought that if an artist is good enough to have a manager then they must have something worth looking at, many industry professionals do not look twice at an act that has no representation, as they feel that working directly with the artist them selves can be too much, they want to work with a professional who knows the industry and can make decisions on a non emotional basis and a cool head.A manager will free up your time, leaving you to concentrate on you and your act, they will deal with all the aspects of your career that you either do not have time to do, or do not have a clue how to do. They will deal with all the problems that may come your way, such as making sure that payment arrives on time, making sure that the contracts are correct and signed, making sure your diary does not clash with events booked.

New Opportunities from Producer Mynority

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/1060

A music producer based out of Los Angeles, Ca. I have major label credits, and I'm currently looking for Songwriters & Singers, to contribute to current music opportunities that are available to me. Music Catalog | Fourth Quarter

Label: Def Jam Artist: Young Jeezy Album Title: TM 103 Release Date: 4th Qtr 2010 Genre Needed: POP, Urban, R&B

Company: LA Reid Music Publishing Founder: L.A. Reid Needed: Producers & Songwriters Genre Needed: POP, Folk, Rock

Warner/Chappell Contact: Mike Caren/Exec VP A&R Atlantic Records Business: Music Publishing Clients: DJ Frank E, Kane Beatz, MDL Track Dump Genre Needed: Rap, Dirty South, Hip-Hop

Label: SRC Records Artists: Melanie Fiona, Asher Roth, Candace Jones, Paypa Release Dates: TBA Genre Needed: POP, Dance, Urban, TOP 40

Label: Atlantic Records Artist: Wiz Khalifa Album Title: TBA Release Date: 1st Qtr 2011 Genre Needed: Urban, R&B

Label: Jive Records Artist: Andre 3000 Album Title: TBA Release Date: TBA Genre Needed: POP, Urban, R&B, Rock

Please include a email inside the submission form. Please do not submit instrumentals, These record labels are looking for full songs.

PS. think TOP 40

Success Story: Jon Purdey Signs with LA Based Music Licensing Firm

http://www.musicxray.com/success-stories#LAMusicLicenseJonPurdey

LA based Music Licensing Company recently signed yet another Music XRay artist, Jon Purdey to a publishing contract. Just like the other artists they are working with he is now being pitched to TV, Films, Ads, and Trailers.

You can see Jon's full EPK with many of his great songs by clicking here. You can see the latest from the firm in LA by visiting their profile here.

Consultation on Career path and Song-craft

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/784

Rand Bishop is eager to have a brief conversation, offer some perspective on career path and how to use song-craft to more effectively market the songwriter/artist. He has 40 years experience as a recording artist, A&R exec, producer, and music publisher, has co-written with many professional and developing artists, developed talent, and helped artists define a clear and marketable point of view. He is the author of two books on songwriting: "Makin' Stuff Up, secrets of song-craft and survival in the music-biz," and the forthcoming "The Absolute Essentials of Songwriting Success" (for Alfred Publishing).