MORE NEW IDEAS FOR NEW MEDIA

My conquest for ‘New Media’ and how to better promote music from both an artist and label standpoint is pretty much never ending… As you’ve seen in previous posts where I’ve attempted to sort through some of the finest websites and services that are offered and dissect some of the best ways for independent artists to market their selves with the never ending supply of ‘New Media’ that is available to them. So what is this ramble about?

… MORE NEW STUFF TO BE AWARE OF!

I’ve mentioned this company before but I want to send my best wishes to CD BABY who is celebrating their 10th Birthday this month!

CD BABY is a fantastic way for independent artists to sell their music online and have their CD’s shipped virtually anywhere in the World. They can also have you set up on such popular digital download sites as iTunes, Napster etc… Diminished Fifth uses them to do our shipping outside of Canada.

Check out our following products currently listed on CD BABY
ORCHID’S CURSE
DISCHORD
THE MUSIC OF ARTISANSHIP & WAR

The companies founder Derek Sivers has a fantastic Blog you should check out HERE
Likewise, below I have listed some other great Blog’s by other
forward-thinkers in the Music Industry:

BOB BAKER
MUSIC THINK TANK
NEW MUSIC STRATEGIES

I strongly urge you to check out these Blogs they are truly a wealth of information. Also if you know any other good music blogs or websites please leave me a comment or email me at: info@diminishedfifthrecords.com

What most Independent Artist's fail to see is that there are no longer gatekeepers (big label's) stopping bands from having their music heard, by hundreds, thousands and even millions of listeners. The digital world and downloading doesn't hurt indie artists, or indie labels, it only hurts the big labels that have been exploiting music and arts for well over a quarter century. We are all standing on a pivotal time in the music industry and I, for one, am excited to see what is next!

Lastly, and I realize I’ve said this before, but in the next few weeks we’ll be making some announcements about some upcoming and innovative D5R Projects.

Cheers & Horns High!

I'M NOT DRUNK I'M IRISH

Happy St. Patty’s Day!

Was a very Irish weekend for me as I got to party with the boys in Iron Giant as they were up for the Halifax portion of their current East Coast Tour with Toronto’s Hell Yeah Fuck Yeah. But seriously I have to admit those boys are my fucking Kryptonite! Every time I party those boys it is a shit-show of epic proportions. Man oh man even with the Irish in me I can’t keep up with those bastards.

We started the evening off with a few rounds of Beer Pong with the usual crowd, plus the Giant! And then headed out to the show… And I must say it was a hell of a good show at Hells Kitchen with Iron Giant and Hell Yeah Fuck Yeah rocking the house (Hell x3 in once sentence, nice…). Also during the set change sets I was blessed enough to sneak up stairs to the Marquee and check out one of Hip Hop’s legends, KRS-ONE who is without a doubt one of the most intellectual and well spoken artists in the past and present world of Hip Hop.

On another note for St. Patty’s Day I’m proud to say it is the one year anniversary for me and beautiful girlfriend, Christina. For last year I was blessed with the truest luck of the Irish (wearing my Thin Lizzy shirt and all…) and began to fall in love with the most amazing girl I have ever laid eyes on.

So to all those Irish and those pretending for today, Raise your glasses high and have a Happy St. Patty’s Day.

THE WEEK THAT MADE ME WEAK.

SMASH! KABAM! KERPLOW!! This week hit me in the face like a karate chop from Adam West himself. But seriously what a fucking week!  Yet as glad as I am that is over I am dreading the new one that will embark on me bright n' early tomorrow AM.  Not to mention the whole time jumping ahead another hour.  Yet another way to shaft me of my sleep...

That off my chest, I’m glad to say that everything is moving along here at the D5R Camp! I’m pleased to say that the ball is finally rollin’ with the upcoming releases: ‘Creator of Scars’ by Iron Giant is looking like it will be the forth official release on D5R (ITEM # CD-D5R004) as it looks like it’ll be heading to the manufacturer a week or two before ‘Nine Mile Woods’ by Gallactus which will be, do the math with me now…, the fifth release (ITEM # CD-D5R005). Both albums are looking to be ready for Early May 2008.  It is hard to believe 5 releases in less than two years.  Where does the time go?  It seems like just the other day 'Goodbye is when the Casket Closes' by The Orchid's Curse was just hitting the stores.

Also we are ironing the details on some really sweet pre-order deals for 'Nine Mile Woods' and 'Creator of Scars' so keep checking up on the D5R OFFICIAL SITE and of course I’ll be sure to voice any great specials and deals right here on the D5R Blog.

It is one hell of an exciting and nerve racking time here at D5R... The label is growing rapidly and if I had the resources it would be growing even bigger. Unfortunately there is not enough time in the day or enough money in my bank account to accomplish everything I would like to do.

I'm also glad to tell you that Horns High Online Magazine is doing great and growing with each and every issue.  Issue #5 was just posted online last Tuesday and already it has become the most read issue of Horns High thus far.   I can't wait for Issue #6.  It's hard for me to believe this started as an alternative to the D5R Monthly Newsletter we used to send out.  Then again Diminished Fifth Records was launched initially just to put out Orchid's Curse debut...

But there is a stack of paperwork and receipts that are eye-humping me a spreadsheet eagerly awaiting to get filled.  

But seriously stay tuned in there is some details coming up very soon for CD Release info that will have have fans of Gallactus and Iron Giant raising their horns!

Cheers,

THIS IS AWESOME!

So Musician's need to get on this and check out the FUZZ. Though similar in theory to the millions of Myspace clone's, this actually allows you to actually create a custom mix tape for your band or artists with tunes you can either upload yourself or use tunes from any other band that is signed up for the Fuzz.

Just take a look below. All you need to do is hit Play and then sit back and enjoy!