"The problem with alternative radio is that it has no fiber at all, and is giving itself it's own enema."
- Mike Halloran, former KUPR PD -
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Getting your songs on radio is a snap right? Guess again! Many Independent artists underestimate how tough it really is to get their songs heard on the radio outside Garage Band formatting. The truth is Radio Stations are saturated with CD's sent to them by Independent Artists hoping they can get some kind of free hook-up. Well here's what typically happens: your CD will end up in a bin or box, & after a month the bin will find it's way out to a dumpster. The truth is no one at the station is going to take the time to sort through the hundreds of CD's to find yours, & subsequently your best material. I have seen this time & time again. Even if you know someone "on the inside" most program managers keep a tight leash on their formats & generally frown on this practice. I've even seen DJ's get in hot water legally over it. Some Radio stations don't even accept free material, so how do you as an artist get over this hurdle? Katavi Arts has proven distribution network of over 2,300 Radio Stations that work your favor in getting your best songs on radio stations nationwide. Here's how it works.
How it works?
- We determine which genre (or genre-package) your band belongs in & distributed under.
- We determine the number of stations Nation Wide that plays your particular genera. Total CD's.
- We sell the time on each CD at a rate of (18-cents-per-minute). Your three-minute song on on 400 CD’s (shipping TO 400 Radio Stations)
(3 X .18 X 400 = $216).
- If there are 10 bands that want to put their best 2 songs on this 74 minute Compilation CD that adds up to ($2,160) or just ($216 per band.) Not a bad price for the business venture.
Why it works (KATAVI Compilation CD's)
Your bands best songs combined with other bands best songs within your genera delivers a "best of" compilation CD that represents the buzz within any given region. We already know A&R's listen to college radio stations all the time to pick up on new trends, so the chances of your bands best song getting heard by an A&R is extremely likely. This CD is sent out nationwide to all the radio stations within your genera on our 2,300 station registry. Program Managers look for these "best of" compilations all the time. This is because they know this material represents the best material each band has to offer vice just a CD from an unknown band. Typically a "Best of Seattle Electronica CD" will get generally get airplay in it's entirety a few times a month for the first few months after it's received.
For a list of past Katavi compilations (click on Past Compilations).
Check out the map and the list of station call signs, and think of the numbers of people out there waiting to hear your bands best songs.
Registry and programming verifications are updated quarterly.
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Musical Genera's
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Internet Radio Distribution
There are literally millions of Internet Radio and PODCAST feeds available around the country. With no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Most of the people that go to these sites are after free music nothing more. It’s easy to get overly consumed sending your music to every internet radio, PODCAST feed available in the US. Most artists should not lose sight of what goes on at these sites. Most kids go to these sites to “cherry-pick” the music industry to death. True -some A&R Representatives occasionally surf the Internet in search of popular music, and one of the places they go to is local MP3 and IPOD links like the ones offered in Seattle. But its important to note that the focus in perusing an Internet Radio Distribution should be to build and further emphasize your regional buzz.
For more detailed discussion on Internet Radio and PODCAST Feeds click on (Essays & Discussions).
Registry is verified and updated quarterly.
INTERNET RADIO & PODCAST (REGISTRY)
INTERNET RADIO & PODCAST LINKS |
URL |
PROGRAM DIRECTOR |
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Seattle Sounds |
seattlesounds.com |
On File |
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Podspider |
podspider.com |
On File |
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Podfeed |
podfeed.net |
On File |
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Seattle and Beyond Radio Show |
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On File |
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KYOU Radio |
kyourrdio.com |
On File |
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Odeo |
odeo.com |
On File |
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Podcast Alley |
podcastallet.com |
On File |
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The Pod Lounge |
thepodlounge.com |
On File |
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Giant Radio |
giantradio.com |
On File |
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Weed Share |
weedshare.com |
On File |
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Web Radio Puget Sound |
Webraiopugetsound.com |
On File |
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Penguin Radio |
penguinradio.com |
On File |
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Artist Launch |
artistlaunch.com |
On File |
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Alex a Digital Music |
alexadigitalmusic.com |
On File |
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Voice of Vashon |
voiceofvashon.com |
On File |
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PDX |
pdx.net |
On File |
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Iceberg Radio |
iceberg.com |
On File |
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Podcast Directory |
podcastdirectory.com |
On File |
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I Podder |
ipodder.org |
On File |
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Podcast Pickle |
podcastpickle.com |
On File |
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Digital Podcast |
digitalpodcast.com |
On File |
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Podcast Directory |
podcastdirectory.com |
On File |
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Podcast |
podcast.net |
On File |
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I Podder X |
ippdderx.com |
On File |
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I Tunes |
apple.com |
On File |
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Yahoo |
podcasts.yahoo.com |
On File |
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All Podcasts |
allpodcasts.com |
On File |
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Amigo Fish |
amigofish.com |
On File |
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Audio Feed |
audiofeed.org |
On File |
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Blast Podcast |
blastpodcast.com |
On File |
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Blog Digger |
blogdigger.com |
On File |
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Blu Berry |
blubrry.com |
On File |
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Cast Rigger |
castrigger.com |
On File |
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Collectik |
collectik.com |
On File |
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Every Podcast |
everypodcast.com |
On File |
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Experience Podcasting |
experiencepodcasting.com |
On File |
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Freedzie |
freedzie.com |
On File |
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Get a Podcast |
getapodcast.com |
On File |
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Gig a Dial |
gigadial.com |
On File |
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Go Fish |
gofish.com |
On File |
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Hard Pod Cage |
hardpodcafe.com |
On File |
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Idiot VOX |
idiotvox.com |
On File |
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I-pod Derx |
ipodderx.com |
On File |
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Loomia |
loomia.com |
On File |
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Loud Pocket |
loud Pocket |
On File |
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Melodeo |
melodeo.com |
On File |
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Morpod |
morpod.com |
On File |
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Music Only Podcasts |
musiconlypodcasts.com |
On File |
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My Podcast Center |
mypodcastcenter.com |
On File |
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Open Media Network |
opn.org |
On File |
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Our Media |
ourmedia.org |
On File |
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PC Caster |
pccaster.com |
On File |
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Pluggd |
pluggd.com |
On File |
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The Pod Ship |
thepodship.com |
On File |
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Pod Blaze |
podblaze.com |
On File |
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Podcast 411 |
podcast411.com |
On File |
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Pod Central |
podcentral.com |
On File |
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Podcast Charts |
podcastcharts.com |
On File |
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Podcast Bunker |
podcastbunker.com |
On File |
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Podcast Directory |
podcastdirectory.com |
On File |
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Podcast Empire |
podcastempire.com |
On File |
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Podcast Exchange |
podcastexchange.org |
On File |
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Pod Cast Fusion |
podcastfusion.com |
On File |
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Podcast Host |
podcasthost.com |
On File |
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Podcast Mania |
podcastmania.com |
On File |
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Podcast Pup |
podcastpup.com |
On File |
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Podcast Promos |
podcastpromos.com |
On File |
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Pod Cast Ready |
podcastready.com |
On File |
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Pod Cast Shuffle |
podcastshuffle.com |
On File |
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Podcast Station |
podcast-station.com |
On File |
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Podcaster World |
podcasterworld.com |
On File |
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Podcast |
podcast.com |
On File |
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Pod Feed |
podfeed.com |
On File |
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Pod Feeder |
Podfeeder.com |
On File |
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The Pod Lounge |
Thepodlounge.com |
On File |
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Pod Lounge |
Podlounge.com |
On File |
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Podmopolis |
podmopolis.com |
On File |
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Pod Nova |
podnova.com |
On File |
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Pod O’ Matic |
podomatic.com |
On File |
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Pod Scope |
podscope.com |
On File |
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Pod Zinger |
podzinger.com |
On File |
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Promo Picker |
promopicker.com |
On File |
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Vital Podcasts |
vitalpodcasts.com |
On File |
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INTERNATIONAL PODCAST LINKS |
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Podbazzar (South Asia) |
podbazzar |
On File |
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Podcast SA (South Africa) |
podcast/co.za |
On File |
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Australian Podcasts (Australia) |
buggerall.com.au/podcasts |
On File |
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Podlook.com (China) |
podlook.com |
On File |
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Pod Feed (Dutch) |
podfeed.nl |
On File |
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Podemus (France) |
podemus.com |
On File |
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Podster (Germany) |
podster.de |
On File |
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Podcast (Germany) |
podcast.de |
On File |
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Britcaster (UK) |
britcaster.com |
On File |
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Englishcaster (UK) |
englishcaster.com |
On File |
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Persian Cast (Persia) |
persiancast.com |
On File |
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Lusocast (Portugese) |
lusocast.com |
On File |
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Hispano Cast (Spanish) |
hispanocast.com |
On File |
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Lista de Podcasts (Spanish) |
podcast.tk |
On File |
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Podcasts in Guatemala (Spanish) |
podcastinguatemala.com |
On File |
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Podcastellano (Spanish) |
podcastellano.com |
On File |
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Podcast-ES (Spanish) |
podcast-es.org/index.php/Portada |
On File |
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Podcast.com.ar (Spanish) |
podcast.com.ar |
On File |
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Pod Sonoro (Spanish) |
podsonoro.com/ |
On File |
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PODCAST SEARCH ENGINES |
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Blogdigger |
Blogdigger.com |
On File |
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Music Placement Companies
Many independent composers don’t have access to labels and publishing companies to pitch their music to producers. Music Placement Companies help fill the void. These companies present the music of independent artists and composers to the film and TV communities that may be searching for it. This is one approach some artists seem to like, however there are some things to consider. These Companies serve as a middleman between you the artist & the Music Supervisor.
For more detailed discussion on Music Placement Companies and the important role they play in the Music Industry click on (Essays & Discussions).
Registry is verified and updated quarterly.
MUSIC PLACEMENT (REGISTRY)
MUSIC PLACEMENT COMPANIES |
LOCATION |
ADDRESS |
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PHONE |
Black Sand Music |
Los Angeles, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Coda Music Placement/Supervision |
Los Angeles, CA. |
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Collective Music, LTD |
Surrey, ENG. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Feature Sounds |
Hollywood, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Indie911 |
West Hollywood, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Indyhits.com |
West Hollywood, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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J. Alvarez Group |
Beverly Hills, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Kitchen Synch Music |
New York, NY. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Latin Music Artists |
Las Vegas, NV. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Love Cat Music |
New York, NY. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Luke Hits |
Los Angeles, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Music for the Masses |
Los Angeles, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Naturalenergylab |
Los Angeles, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Position Music |
Los Angeles, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Pump Audio |
Red Hook, NJ. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Shop for the Songs/Circle of Sounds |
Santa Monica, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Song & Film |
Iselin, NJ. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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Song to your Eyes |
Los Angeles, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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South Bay Music Group |
Hermosa Beach, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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To the Bridge Entertainment |
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On File |
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True Talent Management |
Beverly Hills, CA. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
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WJOY Music Search & Licensing |
Chicago, Ill. |
On File |
On File |
On File |
