"Just because it happened to you doesn't mean its interesting."
- Dennis Hopper (Search
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Press Packs
So you've just released your debut CD. The response a week after your release party is overwhelming. You are delivering a solid live presentation 3 to 4 times a month at many hi-quality venues around the area. You are building a strong fan base locally, and generating a positive regional buzz around your music. You are witnessing thousands of fans downloading your music on your URL and My Space Page. You are selling hundreds of CD's a week, you have received many positive music reviews, your songs are currently being played on local radio. Now ask yourself the million dollar question. Are you documenting all this success anywhere? All of the above in conjunction with a solid Press Pack builds your case or signing power. It also conveniently puts all your efforts in perspective for the A&R Representative. In some cases writing a solid press pack is just as important as having a good musical production. Most A&R's I know sometimes can review hundreds of "1 Sheets" in one sitting, so your Press Pack has got to say the all right things in a clear and concise format. OK who's the band, where are they from, what do they sound like, why the hell should I care? Over the years, after talking with A&R's, producers, journalists, etc, many of the following components make for an effective Press Pack.
- Be fast, factual & full of flavor.
- Don't brag, or tell your life story.
- Focus on the who, what, when, where & why of your music.
- "Give up the digits" show all important numbers like download numbers, My Space hits, ticket sales, CD's sold, airplay, etc.
- "Hype" not your friend here, be modest.
- Let your true personality shine through.
- Use a professional looking format, avoid amateur photography.
- Use catchy verbology & advertising tag lines.
- Provide reliable contact information.
- Avoid sending whole CD's, send just a few songs, even a personal invite to a live performance.
Prevent your Press Kit from landing in the circular file, Katavi Arts has the resources necessary to assemble your Press Pack today. The internet has revolutionized many things including Press Pack submission. Electronic Press Packs, or EPK's are the wave of the future. For electronic Press Kit Submissions Katavi Arts highly recommends www.sonicbids.com here's why. Sonicbids send you the artist e-mail alerts listing all upcoming tours and musical events so artists can submit their EPK's directly to people like the Event Coordinators, Tour Directors, A&R Reps, and Music and Movie Producers. If these individuals like what they see and hear on your submitted EPK you could get the gig you want. Sonic bids provides you the artist an effective way to submit your EPK directly to these people who can make it all happen for you, and guess what - it really works.
(click on Rates and Packages) for more information.
Music reviews are a great way to pump up the "1"Sheet. If an A&R Representative reads about 50 great reviews listed in a standard bullet format they will want to investigate further to see what all the hype is all about. Getting Independent music reviewed is not easy. KATAVI ARTS has a registry of hundreds of online, paperback magazines and even Seattle Music Critics that will give your Music a fair & honest assessment.
For more detailed discussion on Press Packs and Press releases and the important role they play in the Music Industry click on (Essays & Discussions).
Registry is verified and updated quarterly.
MUSIC REVIEW (REGISTRY) (68)
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Music Review Magazine |
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http://www.leonardslair.co.uk |
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http://www.mashmusic.tripod.com |
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http://www.altsounds.com |
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http://www.onetimesone.com |
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http://www.gloriousnoise.com |
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http://www.musicgeek.org |
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http://www.pitchforkmedia.com |
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http://www.gajoob.com |
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http://www.kevchino.com |
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http://www.aversion.com |
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http://www.lovethemusic.com |
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http://www.indieupdate.com |
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http://www.c0nsensus.com |
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http://www.thespacelab.tv |
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http://www.adequacy.net |
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http://www.2-4-7-music.com |
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http://www.beardscratchers.com |
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http://www.bigorangecrayon.com |
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http://www.cutthecord.com |
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http://www.indiemonkey.com |
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http://www.golistenlive.net |
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http://www.indiespinzone.com |
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http://www.the-mag.me.uk |
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http://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/st/ |
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http://www.randontrack.com |
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http://www.mssvision.com |
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http://www.musesmuse.com |
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http://www.new-sounds.com |
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http://www.evor.com |
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http://www.musicemissions.com |
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http://www.pathetic-caverns.com |
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http://www.splendidezine.com |
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http://www.threeimaginarygirls.com |
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http://www.udedwigs.com |
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http://www.wiretap.8k.com |
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http://www.superstarcast.net |
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http://www.indie-music.com |
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http://www.shreddingradio.com |
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http://www.artistdirect.com |
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http://www.silentuproar.com |
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http://www.zumonline.com |
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http://www.angryape.com |
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http://www.servantsheart.net |
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http://www.shepizzle.com |
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http://www.demorama.com |
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http://www.indiepages.com |
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http://www.agoutimusic.com |
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http://www.amplifiermagazine.com |
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http://www.muzikreviews.com |
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http://www.mary4music.com |
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http://www.rikksrevues.com |
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http://www.boomkat.com |
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http://www.hotindienews.com |
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http://www.blogcritics.org |
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http://www.indymusic.blogspot.com |
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http://www.hitsession.com |
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http://www.bluesbunny.com |
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http://www.mssvision.com |
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http://www.metacritic.com |
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http://www.musicforte.com |
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http://www.suite101.com |
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http://www.clickmusic.com |
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http://www.independentmusicblog.com |
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http://www.bigrockfinish.com |
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http://www.popculturemadness.com |
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http://www.rockeyez.com |
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http://www.smother.net |
On-File |
Registry is verified and updated quarterly.
MUSIC CRITIC (REGISTRY) SEATTLE
Music Critic |
Affiliation |
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Music Critic |
musiccritic.com |
On File |
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R.M Campbell |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
On File |
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Gene Stout |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
On File |
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Patrick McDonald |
Seattle Times |
On File |
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Melinda Bargreen |
Seattle Times |
On File |
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Jonah Flicker |
Seattle Weekly |
On File |
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Dan LeRoy |
Seattle Weekly |
On File |
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Laura Cassidy |
Seattle Weekly |
On File |
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Michaelangelo Matos |
Seattle Weekly |
On File |
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Rachel Shimp |
Seattle Weekly |
On File |
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Kate Silver |
Seattle Weekly |
On File |
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Kurt Reighley |
The Stranger |
On File |
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Art Spool |
The Stranger |
On File |
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Steven Sawanda |
The Stranger |
On File |
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Sam Mickens |
The Stranger |
On File |
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Andy Whitman |
Paste |
On File |
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Geoffrey Himes |
Paste |
On File |
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Rob O’Conner |
Paste |
On File |
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Leila Regan-Porter |
Paste |
On File |
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Austin Ray |
Paste |
On File |
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Brian Howe |
Paste |
On File |
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Andrew Monko |
Resonance |
On File |
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Raymond Hovey |
Resonance |
On File |
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Dana Vallery |
Resonance |
On File |
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Sean Mercer |
Resonance |
On File |
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MK2 |
Resonance |
On File |