Hello fans....
I trust everybody is having a great weekend. I don't know about you but I love College football and this has been the weekend for great games. Enough about that, onto the music updates!
It's confirmed, DLO will have his CD release party for "Customer Service" on October 23rd at The High Noon Saloon. Joining the party will be a joint CD release from Stink Tank with performances by DLO, Stink Tank, Rob Dz, Dumate and more. If you are a fan of good hip hop - this is a can't miss show!
Music Marketing Tip - - - -
Are you selling your music at your shows and online? Do you have t-shirts, stickers and hats to sell? Good for you! Unfortunately, you are only doing what everybody else is doing. This may seem like common sense but here we go.... You have to think outside the box - think about the things your fans do and use on a day-to-day basis and than create products for them. For example, iPod socks with your logo, coasters that look like your CD, etc... Doing the same will get you the same results. Step it up and see what happens!
NEW DVD - The powers at Indie Power are releasing one of the best music industry DVD's of all time. Music Business 201 narrated by Mack 10 featuring Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Fat Joe, Tracy Edmonds, Too Short, Faith Evans, Chingy and many, many more. If you are serious about your career - you have to pick up this DVD.
Until next time - keep it real
Brent
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
48 Hours Away
What's up everybody - - -
We are only 48 hours away from the 2008 Industry Meltdown Midwest Music Summit. Final line-ups and panel information are available at www.unidecmusic.com. This is going to be the music event of the year. Tickets are still available (you can also purchase tickets the day of the event).
Be on the look-out for the new e-Book from Musicmarketingtoolkit.com. This is the definitive guide to everything music marketing and PR related. We will be releasing a supplement during the Music Summit and the official book will be released in October. Stay tuned to www.musicmarketingtoolkit.com for more information.
JUST ANNOUNCED - - - October 23rd - D.L.O.'s Customer Service will be released at the official CD release party at The High Noon Saloon. This will also be the official release party for Stink Tank. Don't miss this event - it will be the hip hop event to start the Fall season.
Until next time - -
Brent
We are only 48 hours away from the 2008 Industry Meltdown Midwest Music Summit. Final line-ups and panel information are available at www.unidecmusic.com. This is going to be the music event of the year. Tickets are still available (you can also purchase tickets the day of the event).
Be on the look-out for the new e-Book from Musicmarketingtoolkit.com. This is the definitive guide to everything music marketing and PR related. We will be releasing a supplement during the Music Summit and the official book will be released in October. Stay tuned to www.musicmarketingtoolkit.com for more information.
JUST ANNOUNCED - - - October 23rd - D.L.O.'s Customer Service will be released at the official CD release party at The High Noon Saloon. This will also be the official release party for Stink Tank. Don't miss this event - it will be the hip hop event to start the Fall season.
Until next time - -
Brent
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Updates, updates, updates....
What's up NCE fans and friends....
Only 4 days left until the biggest music summit to ever hit the Midwest. The Unidec Industry Meltdown Midwest Music Summit is this Saturday at The Monona Terrace and Convention Center. At this event you will learn everything you need to know about how to succeed in the music industry in today's changing landscape.
We will also be releasing a new DVD featuring some of the biggest names in the game today.
The DVD is REALLY a VALUABLE TOOL for all aspiring artists, writers, producers, label owners or execs!
Where ELSE are you going to get STRAIGHT KNOWLEDGE for hours from the likes of ICE CUBE, TIMBALAND, TOO SHORT, SNOOP DOGG & many more!
The Midwest Music Summit is the only place you can pick this DVD up. The official release of the DVD is not until January '09. That's right, you can get an exclusive first-hand copy of the hottest music industry DVD to hit the streets in years.
I hope to see each and everyone of you at the music summit.
Brent
Only 4 days left until the biggest music summit to ever hit the Midwest. The Unidec Industry Meltdown Midwest Music Summit is this Saturday at The Monona Terrace and Convention Center. At this event you will learn everything you need to know about how to succeed in the music industry in today's changing landscape.
We will also be releasing a new DVD featuring some of the biggest names in the game today.
The DVD is REALLY a VALUABLE TOOL for all aspiring artists, writers, producers, label owners or execs!
Where ELSE are you going to get STRAIGHT KNOWLEDGE for hours from the likes of ICE CUBE, TIMBALAND, TOO SHORT, SNOOP DOGG & many more!
The Midwest Music Summit is the only place you can pick this DVD up. The official release of the DVD is not until January '09. That's right, you can get an exclusive first-hand copy of the hottest music industry DVD to hit the streets in years.
I hope to see each and everyone of you at the music summit.
Brent
Friday, September 12, 2008
Creating A Buzz
What's up fans of North Coast Ent.
I wanted to spend a little time today talking about "BUZZ". Why is creating a buzz so important for indie artists and some suggestions to create it.
To create a positive buzz for your artist, project, group, or company you must take in consideration your overall conversation, presentation, and what you leave your audience with. Hype - always talk about your upcoming projects, and talk about them with excitement. Exposure - You and your artists should attend as many "industry" events as possible - be charismatic and you will leave a lasting impression. Be prepared - Ever here of the saying "Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"? The same holds true for the music industry. Think about it - how bad would you look if your on the streets pounding for attention from radio, Web sites, etc... and when you are finally asked to do an interview you are not prepared - or you are finally asked to submit your press kit and you don't have one (or it looks half ass).
Summary - Always be talking, always be on the street (no event is too big or too small) and always be prepared.
Until next time -
Brent
I wanted to spend a little time today talking about "BUZZ". Why is creating a buzz so important for indie artists and some suggestions to create it.
To create a positive buzz for your artist, project, group, or company you must take in consideration your overall conversation, presentation, and what you leave your audience with. Hype - always talk about your upcoming projects, and talk about them with excitement. Exposure - You and your artists should attend as many "industry" events as possible - be charismatic and you will leave a lasting impression. Be prepared - Ever here of the saying "Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"? The same holds true for the music industry. Think about it - how bad would you look if your on the streets pounding for attention from radio, Web sites, etc... and when you are finally asked to do an interview you are not prepared - or you are finally asked to submit your press kit and you don't have one (or it looks half ass).
Summary - Always be talking, always be on the street (no event is too big or too small) and always be prepared.
Until next time -
Brent
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Music Marketing and PR - Your Press Kit
I can not stress enough the importance of indie artists presenting themselves professionally. It is important to remember that you should always do everything the way and to the quality that you want people to view you. This has never been so important as it is in today's Internet world (where the only contact somebody may have is your Web site and/or press kit).
Here are some tips:
Over 90% of band press kits end up in the trash instead of in the hands of music industry executives.(1) But creating a press kit does not need to be a daunting process. The good news is that you're the expert on you so all your research is on the tip of your tongue. It's just a matter of organizing and verbalizing that information in a way that shares your best face with the public whether it be a reporter, venue, fan or prospective sponsor.
The essential parts of a press kit are:
* pitch (aka cover letter)
* bio
* press release
* cd demo
* promo photo
Next time I will share more marketing tips for your indie artist career. Until then.....
Brent
Here are some tips:
Over 90% of band press kits end up in the trash instead of in the hands of music industry executives.(1) But creating a press kit does not need to be a daunting process. The good news is that you're the expert on you so all your research is on the tip of your tongue. It's just a matter of organizing and verbalizing that information in a way that shares your best face with the public whether it be a reporter, venue, fan or prospective sponsor.
The essential parts of a press kit are:
* pitch (aka cover letter)
* bio
* press release
* cd demo
* promo photo
Next time I will share more marketing tips for your indie artist career. Until then.....
Brent
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Midwest Music Summit & The Next Midwest Superstar
I could not leave today's post without mentioning that there are still spots available for interested artists for The Next Midwest Superstar competition that will be held during the Industry Meltdown Midwest Music Summit. $100 ticket gets you into the Music Summit along with a chance to perform/compete in front of number A&R reps and industry professionals.
There is also a competition running on SonicBids.com - One lucky winner will get a free ticket into the summit and a chance to perform in The Next Midwest Superstar.
To learn more visit:
www.unidecmusic.com
www.musicmarketingtoolkit.com
www.sonicsbids.com
Peace
Brent
There is also a competition running on SonicBids.com - One lucky winner will get a free ticket into the summit and a chance to perform in The Next Midwest Superstar.
To learn more visit:
www.unidecmusic.com
www.musicmarketingtoolkit.com
www.sonicsbids.com
Peace
Brent
Everyting New and Happening in Midwest Hip Hop
What's up North Coast Ent. fans? I trust all is well and everybody is doing good.
A lot has been happening so I'll try to keep you up-to-speed.
1st - NCE's very own D.L.O. is set to release his next full length album entitled Customer Service. This CD has been a long time coming now but when asked, DLO responded by saying, "Fans don't want a CD with 2-3 solid songs and a bunch of fluff. DLO fans have come to expect a complete CD with tight beats and solid lyrics." I can't speak for everybody but I am excited to get this new product on the streets.
2nd - The Industry Meltdown Midwest Music Summit is only 14 days away. We have an extensive list of industry professionals set to speak. Guests including, Xtreme, P. Frank Williams, Jay Warsinski, Roy Elkins, Lee Hawkins, Janney Jennings, Rick Edwards (Atlantic), Linny S (Def Jam), Darris (Sony Columbia), Rick Robinson, DJ Traxstar and Boogs. For the more than 300 confirmed attendees everybody is sure to walk away with information and connections for succeeding in the music industry. Tickets are still available by visiting www.unidecmusic.com - This is a can't miss event. - I hope to see you there
3rd - Madison's very own DJ Pain 1 had a track featured on Young Jeezy's new album - The Recession. The track is titled - "Don't Do It" - produced by DJ Pain 1 for Lavish Life Management. Congratulations Pain 1 -
4th - Rob DZ - One of Madison's prominent hip hop recording artists has achieved the unthinkable - he got his latest song "The Wall" on Clear Channel (local station - Z104). This is the time for us all to support Rob's success - please request his new single THE WALL playing on Z104 by dialing the line request line @ (608)321-0436....IT'S GOING DOWN!!!!!!! Congratulations Rob Dz
That's all I have time for today - please stay in touch. If you have any comments or questions on anything you've read here you can reach me at bhoffmann@nc-e.com or call me at 608-347-4554.
Peach and Respect
Brent Hoffmann
President
North Coast Ent.
A lot has been happening so I'll try to keep you up-to-speed.
1st - NCE's very own D.L.O. is set to release his next full length album entitled Customer Service. This CD has been a long time coming now but when asked, DLO responded by saying, "Fans don't want a CD with 2-3 solid songs and a bunch of fluff. DLO fans have come to expect a complete CD with tight beats and solid lyrics." I can't speak for everybody but I am excited to get this new product on the streets.
2nd - The Industry Meltdown Midwest Music Summit is only 14 days away. We have an extensive list of industry professionals set to speak. Guests including, Xtreme, P. Frank Williams, Jay Warsinski, Roy Elkins, Lee Hawkins, Janney Jennings, Rick Edwards (Atlantic), Linny S (Def Jam), Darris (Sony Columbia), Rick Robinson, DJ Traxstar and Boogs. For the more than 300 confirmed attendees everybody is sure to walk away with information and connections for succeeding in the music industry. Tickets are still available by visiting www.unidecmusic.com - This is a can't miss event. - I hope to see you there
3rd - Madison's very own DJ Pain 1 had a track featured on Young Jeezy's new album - The Recession. The track is titled - "Don't Do It" - produced by DJ Pain 1 for Lavish Life Management. Congratulations Pain 1 -
4th - Rob DZ - One of Madison's prominent hip hop recording artists has achieved the unthinkable - he got his latest song "The Wall" on Clear Channel (local station - Z104). This is the time for us all to support Rob's success - please request his new single THE WALL playing on Z104 by dialing the line request line @ (608)321-0436....IT'S GOING DOWN!!!!!!! Congratulations Rob Dz
That's all I have time for today - please stay in touch. If you have any comments or questions on anything you've read here you can reach me at bhoffmann@nc-e.com or call me at 608-347-4554.
Peach and Respect
Brent Hoffmann
President
North Coast Ent.
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