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NurtureMusic.Biz Publicity Website

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/849

Submit a song to this opportunity and include your MySpace (or other) url in the message box.

I'm John Dargan and I have years of experience with developing and managing websites. I review dozens of musician websites each week, and I have a good idea of what works and what does not work as well.

If you have an existing website or MySpace page and would like some comments about it, I'll be happy to give you a quick review.

Comments may relate to:

(a) Color scheme (b) Positioning of elements (c) Ease of navigation (d) Spelling/grammar (e) Overall impression (f) Suggestions for improvements (g) Elements that may be missing that your fans will expect to see (h) Any element that is not done with the level of quality that most fans would expect (i) Any other observation that I think might be beneficial

If you include your e-mail address I can send you a thumbnail photo of your website or MySpace page. The thumbnail photo often helps you see aspects of the design that you would otherwise miss. Also, you may be able to use the thumbnail photo to help market your page. For example, you could add it to your Facebook photo section.

If you have questions related to how to add new features using HTML, graphics, etc., then I can put you in touch with people who can help you capably and inexpensively.

The USA Songwriting Competition

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/870

Since 1995, the USA Songwriting Competition, the world's leading international songwriting event, has been honoring songwriters, composers, bands, and recording artists everywhere.

Since 1995, the USA Songwriting Competition, the world's leading international songwriting event, has been honoring songwriters, composers, bands, and recording artists everywhere.

This year's prizes include: Radio Airplay!

Grand Prize of US $50,000 in Cash & Merchandise 15 different categories

Winners Will Be determined by Top Music Industry Pros

The USA Songwriting Competition, the world's leading international songwriting event honors songwriters, composers, bands and recording artists everywhere. Winners are selected by a Blue Ribbon committee of music industry judges including record label publishers, producers from Universal Music, Warner, EMI, Sony/BMG Music and other distinguished professionals.

Check out these tunes from Music Xray

For All Time (Love, Laughter, and Tears) by Lita Belanger http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17042/public Jesus is Coming! Sound the Bell by Lita Belanger http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17043/public Keep Holding On by Alex Cecil http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17050/public Blessed Assurance Remix by Lita Belanger by Lita Belanger http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17047/public I'm Not In Love by Andrerw Ryan http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17052/public Freeway by Justin Crosby http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17054/public Video Game by GK http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17053/public Just Doing My Thang by Jeff Johns http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17055/public MOVE THE CROWD by Brian Keith http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17056/public It Points Heavenward by David Sarauer http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17058/public Rescue Me From Me by David Sarauer http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17057/public Save The Day - Demo Version by Morpheus Rising http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17059/public She The Party by James Forrest http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17061/public truth panel by truth panel http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17064/public Bedroom Eye's by Tim Lafleche And Nancy Bauer Writers http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17067/public The Cocaine Lady by Val Broeksmit http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17068/public Guilty As Charged by Singer Tim Lafleche And Writers Nancy Bauer http://present.musicxray.com/xrays/17069/public

Tip of the week

The Nature of Unsolicited Material

You've probably seen or been told that most music companies don't accept unsolicited material (i.e. music they did not request be sent to them). There are many reasons for this but Music Xray is helping music companies solve the problems typically associated with unsolicited music. That is why you are seeing more and more of the traditional music companies joining Music Xray.

By solving problems for music companies and other music industry professionals, Music Xray is able to solve problems for you, like "How do I stand out? How do get my music into the hands of the people who can help me?

Music Xray is a platform that enables you to interact directly with top music industry professionals and submit directly to be considered for revenue generating deals.

Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group for a more business focused angle on all things music.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2821307&trk=hb_side_g

Featured Opportunity

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/838

Parlophone Records is Britain’s most famous record label and part of the EMI group, one of the biggest and most prestigious music companies in the world. Home to many of the most influential artists of all time – from The Beatles to Blur, Radiohead to Kylie – Parlophone has established itself over the years as a cutting-edge yet hugely succesful label. That tradition continues today with a dynamic and vibrant roster of artists that represent the best of every genre, bringing a broad range of artistic and commercial variety to the EMI family.

Current talent includes Coldplay, Gorillaz, Lily Allen, Sigur Ros, Bat For Lashes, Babyshambles, Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem, and we’re always on the look out for the next exciting, life-changing, creative artists to work with. Embracing the past yet firmly focussed on the future, Parlophone Records continues to push boundaries and develop talent, bringing you the best music in the world.

Beer Company Seeking Song for TV & Internet Placement

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

Beer client looking for songs in the vein of "Why Can't We Be Friends" for a beer trailer that will run for a few weeks on TV and a year on internet. They are looking for recognizable songs but might consider others that are dead on. Some degree of recognizability is ideal - but they will also consider songs that function like "Why Can't We Be Friends" without the recognizability.

Seeking New Talent - Grammy Award-winning Producer, Jeff Bova

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/607

Grammy Award winning producer Jeff Bova‘s passion for pop and classical music collided with the help of technology to make him one of New York’s most sought after session keyboardist/programmer/arrangers. With a career spanning 30 years, Bova has appeared on over 400 platinum selling albums and has explored a number of musical worlds.

"I’m seeking great new talent to develop and produce. Submit your song to me for consideration. I will listen to everything submitted to me. In addition, I will provide you with constructive feedback."

Roster Consideration at Acoustic Forest Records

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/643

Acoustic Forest Records is for acoustic music purists. We promote pure and unadulterated acoustic music, an all natural, nature-made music with pure taste.

Acoustic Forest Mission: To carry forward the acoustic music flag. To promote pure and unadulterated acoustic music at its zenith. To promote an all natural, nature-made music with pure taste.

No matter what the genre, acoustic music, as created with wood and steel, is here to stay. Here at Acoustic Forest, we believe acoustic string instruments are the ultimate medium for recording ... in too many ways to count.

If you fit into our Mission please submit your song for consideration.

Have Your Music Reviewed by David Cutter

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/857

David Cutter is a formidable producer in the music industry for well over 10 years under various aliases.

During his career he has had his music broadcast to the masses in numerous areas, most notably by BBC Radio 1 and BBC 1Xtra.

Jump at this opportunity to get the info required to take your music to the next level.

David Cutter, a TV/Film industry music professional with over 10 years of experience, will listen to and review your submission within a full un-biased professional critique.

During his career he has had his music broadcast to the masses in numerous areas, most notably by BBC Radio 1 and BBC 1Xtra, he also continues to have his music used in television productions aired by the BBC, SKY, ITV, Discovery and MORE4 to mention just a few as well as countless other uses worldwide.

The future sees a relentless tempo of productivity as he not only initiates many new projects and collaborations under the United Republic Entertainment umbrella but also continues composing for TV and Film under United Republic Productions.

Consideration for Advertising Licensing in TV & Radio

http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/822

David Steele has been a mainstay of the Chicago music session scene for 35 years. He had a father and even a grandfather who were "first call" studio players in the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.

Steele's personal Rolodex in music and advertising is deep and consists of every copywriter/ creative director/ producer/ etc. in Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Miami, and others at every major ad agency. He has close ties to the folks at Leo Burnett, DDB, Draft FCB to name a only a few. His studio is right off of Michigan Avenue in Chicago's post production district only 3 to 4 blocks away from all of the top agencies.

He is interested in working hearing songs for placement into TV and Radio spots.