Got a band and want to  break into the music biz....How?
461374
I have a couple of friends that play gigs throughout town.  You need a following of people.  I would have a mail list set up at your gigs and inform them of when you are playing next.  When you have a big enough following, you can get into places like the Viper Room (in LA) or other places  (depending on your type of music).  These types of places have A&R scouts, managers etc.. \n\nDo everything you can to get the word out.  Go to myspace and start a band following there.  It also is a fast and easy way to let people know where you are gonna be playing..\n\nSending unsolicited tapes are the long shot way of getting a contract simply because there are so many submissions.. most of the time they end up in the trash (unless you are unique sounding or spectacular)..\n\nGood luck..
74579
Make sure you have a good product first.  You bf should generally be singing on key and stuff.  Also avoid gimmicks.  Keep it short and sweet.  Thier CD should generally open with their best stuff, and no songs with long slow building intros or anything, get straight to the point. \n\nThere are many lists online of record companies with adresses. Mail stuff if you have too. It may be better to deliver something in person, however.  Bring lots of CDs to shows and network. You're probably going to give away lots of free CD's before anything happens. This is normal. Don't be pushy, just friendly and likable. First impressions are essential.  \n\nIt may also help to put your self in the shoes of whoever you're submitting to.  What would you look for?  If you had to choose who to back up, out of dozens of bands trying to get your attention, what would you need?  Record execs often end up being very much like you and me. They can be very mellow, but they don't like to be jerked around.  Stay cool, show genuine determination, and be easy to work with. \n\nGood luck.
725414
Well it depends on what you want to do with this label.  Are you only going to produce your own stuff, or are you going to produce other artists?  Either way you have to set up a company of some sorts whether it be a corporation or an LLC (you DO NOT want to do a sole proprietorship) and then go from there.  You're going to have to make sure that the name you're using doesn't belong to someone else so you'll have to do a trademark search which Thomson & Thomson in Boston does a thorough search for about $350 or so and you'll have to search the names registered as companies with your Secretary of State or whoever governs corporations in you state.  Also, it helps to get the book by Don Passman that tells artists how to break into the music business just so you know what you're up against.  If you can get an entertainment lawyer at a decent price (which I am in the State of Florida) then they will know all the paperwork and steps necessary and can better guide towards what you need to do.  However, it is something that you can do yourself if you know what you're doing.
847674
The best way to become famous is to beat a celebrity : )\n\nLol\n\nIf your are in a band i would play a gigs where bands can play often because are scouts for new talent and if you or your band stand out you could be offered a contract.\n\nor go to a number of recording studios and persuade them to listen to you this may work it has done in the past.\n\nor you could give something like Factor a try.\n\nHope this helps!
1077542
Try this:\nhttp://burnlounge.com/mlbliss\nScroll to the bottom of the page and watch the commercial and then click onto become a retailer.  It will list everything you need there.\nPurchase a store through this site and help new musicians get recognized through your store.  Good place to start and you can help new artists at the same time.\nNeed more info?  email me at tonja_myers@yahoo.com
715152
First upload your demo songs to C/net at http://music.download.com, then when you start getting people listening to your songs, e-mail Sirius, they will check the number of plays on C/net ,and ask you for a demo. This worked for my band, good luck!!
950646
Go to Myspace.com....set up an account if you don't already have one and look around for musicians and ask if they would like to be interviewed..that is a great way to start off your magazine.  Also, try calling modeling agencies in your area and ask if they would like to be interviewed for your mag.  and maybe that would get them more business.  Also, try new Resteraunts...that would be great also, they might even give you free food!!  Well hope that this helps.
1163972
Establish a company (incorporate) and put together a business plan for investors.  It will take a few weeks, but it is very, very legit and if you are serious (and talented), you may find investors.  If you already have demo's, go to music industry executives for critical reviews before trying to find investors.
78434
Find someone to help you book some gigs, get a band (if you dont have one) and get a van to travel to the gigs and to sleep in.  Be willing to take ANYTHING to get your music out there.  It will also be a very big help for you to have a self-recorded and self-pressed CD for sales at the gigs.  If you don't have extra ways of making money, you'll starve.\n\nI did this for a while back in the early 80s.  It was a lot of fun, but we were always dirty and hungry.  We'd play in front of anyone and any size crowd.  We never really 'made it', but it was fun for a while.
726788
try marketing it with a fresh band, both the design concept company(the band's album design, motiff..etc.) and the music industry can benefit from it.
1136897
I hate to say it, but I think that you are out of luck on this one.  The music industry generally does not accept unsolicited material.  One chance you might have it to approach a local band or musician and show them your work.  Good luck
445833
when i was in a band, i put together press kits. which basically consisted of a demo cd, a sticker, and some contact and general information about our band. we sent them out to tons of music stations and walked around at different festivals promoting. it worked like a charm
447877
First things first...simply agree to be in a band, and practice together until you feel you are good enough to record a CD! The, when you are, see if there are any local recording studios in your area (often colleges and universities will have them..) and hire one out for a period of time to lay down a CD! Then, get copies of this CD, and send it out to as many record companiies as poss.
197282
I believe that the only asy-ish way, is to go to a signing, but also alot of magazines and websites have competitions to meet bands and go backstage at gigs, look out for G.D. competions. Also having contacts in the music industry helps, along with being a good musician, and pursuading G.D. to do a project with you could do the trick.
918071
Depends on the producer. First, heres some advice. Dont expect a label or a top name artist or a studio to just pick you up straight away. You gotta work for it. You gotta prove yourself in some way before anyone will give you a shot. If you have your own recording gear then thats first step on the ladder. Find yourself some fresh talent from the underground and work with them to make a CD. Dont ask for payment or anything though. Do it purely for the experience and the mark on your CV. Work like this. Before very long, if youre good at it, youll have a list of people youve worked with and the CDs youve produced to back it up. Im doing the same thing as a community music project. Kinda like pop idol without the scams, slagging matches and rip ofs. Use your head. Force dont work in this field. You gotta go around the obstacles and not charge into them hoping to go through them. Build yourself a portfolio and start approaching ever more successful artists. Then when the time comes you can demo yourself to a higher up company or artist. Peace.
650108
Make your own CD, sell hundreds at your live shows, then approach a label and show them what you've done.  Then they might be interested.
3230
I have seen groups solicite in their web site. If you have a small but loyal fan base they can really help out. \nOffer them "exclusives", access at a performance or bounus tracks or something. If you don't have a manager ... maybe you need to get one to keep the business side going while you create.