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Greek Music Radio

Feb 232010

If you want to listen to traditional and contemporary Greek music all you need to do is just log on to greek music radio and you will be transported to the wonderful and musical world that incessantly would cater to your discerning demands by playing rhythmic and beautiful Greek musical numbers that will have tranquilizing effect on you.

Endless hours of musical extravaganza can be thoroughly enjoyed at www.mygreek.fm. It is just not limited to varying quality of audio music but you rejoice by viewing the videos as well. The rates are very low as compared to its competitors. Endless hours of musical enjoyment and magical excitement can be easily attained at this site for very cheap rates so you can listen to all minds of Greek songs. Continue reading »

The Top 7 Websites All Musicians Need to Join Right Now!

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Dec 202009

If you play in a band today, having a strong online presence is of the utmost importance. More and more people are looking to the Internet as their primary source of discovering new music. Thanks to the Internet, the playing field between signed and unsigned bands has become level and you don’t need a million dollar marketing budget anymore to influence large numbers of people around the world. With good marketing skills, some Photoshop savvy, and good old-fashioned hard work, your band can reach millions of potential fans by harnessing the power of the Internet.

The key lies in promoting your band in the right places, and it’s not always easy with the seemingly endless pile of websites out there that offer MP3 hosting, free promotional services, promise to get your band all of the exposure in the world. Sorting through this mess and trying to figure out which ones are worthwhile and which ones are not can be quite time consuming. While signing up for as many sites as possible will benefit your band, I’ve sorted through the garbage and picked the top 7 websites that your band absolutely must take part in if nothing else. Continue reading »

Independent Musicians Rock

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Oct 122009

Independent musicians rock because they don’t necessarily have to play by the rules of the establishment. I’m not saying that there aren’t some great mainstream artists out there because there are plenty. Independent musicians however sometimes have a little bit more freedom over how their final cuts will sound.

They also have the extreme advantage of not having to pay all the publishers, promotion companies, management firms, etc. The playing field has been somewhat leveled with the Internet. It appears that these are good times for the modern day musician! Generally speaking an independent musician will get to know their fan base a bit closer as well. That always makes for good support and great shows. I read and hear a lot from Indie music guys complaining because this didn’t work out and that label went with somebody else. I mean I get wanting to sign with a label and all but just keep in mind of all the money you’re sharing with that label. It seems to me if you’re good enough you shouldn’t need too much outside influence. Stay independent and market yourself! Continue reading »

Alternative Rock and Its Beginnings

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Oct 062009

When music isn’t pop, rock, country, folk or classical, what is it? It could actually have many names but most refer to it as “alternative”. So how did this name come about? There are many theories or ideas about how “alternative” became a term used so commonly today. Some say it stemmed from the DJs and promoters of the 1980s who were playing music beyond the top 40 rock radio formats. With freedom of song selection, new bands began making a presence and becoming more requested. From here, college radio grabbed on to the sound, dubbing the music with terms such as new post-punk, indie, or underground music.

The use of the term “alternative” gained further exposure due to the success of Lollapalooza, where festival founder and Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell coined the term “Alternative Nation.” By the late 1980s, the American alternative scene was dominated by styles ranging from quirky alternative pop (They Might Be Giants and Camper Van Beethoven), to noise rock (Sonic Youth, Big Black) to industrial rock (Ministry, Nine Inch Nails). Simultaneously, grunge bands emerged in Seattle, Washington, which included synthesized heavy metal and punk rock. These bands included Soundgarden and Mudhoney. Continue reading »

Online Talent Contest – 1Click2Fame

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Oct 012009

1Click2Fame was launched in December 2008 and is becoming increasingly popular with online artists. Giving away prizes of up to £100,000, it is not surprising that the quality of entrants is increasing day by day and has already been labelled the online version of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.

Talented young dancers, musicians and variety performers from across the UK have been battling it out, seeking votes and fans in an attempt to finish top within monthly competitions and secure their place at the Boot Camp quarter finals.

Registered Users may enter and become a contestant by submitting a short video (of less than seven (7) minutes total duration) and providing the requested details and answering the question(s) via the Site. From time to time, a number of selected Users will be notified that they have been short-listed and will be invited to have their submission moved to the “Competition” (or “finalist” or “short-listed”) area and the final winner will be chosen on or after the closing date of the competition.

You can enter under the categories of Singing Competition, Dance Competition or Varitey – so whether you’re an aspiring singer, comedian, or have any other random talents you can enter! Just upload a video of yourself on the site. You can also join to vote and comment on other’s entries.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up NOW and be in with a chance of winning. This is exposure at its cheapest and most far-reaching! Free entry, massive exposure potential!

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