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September 20th, 2004 (Issue 00014) We’ll examine tips and hints when dealing with entertainment lawyers as well as digital news from cdbaby.com. Inside you’ll also find a host of competitions for songwriters through the end of the year. In our Spotlight On feature we talk with Lynch & Knill who put a new spin on old time rock ‘n roll.

August 23rd, 2004 (Issue 00013) We bring you the ‘how to’ when it comes to networking with potential industry professional, information on contests and grants and the Spotlight On feature with Holiday, a mid-west band on the rise.

August 9th, 2004 (Issue 00012)This week we examine the proper way to release a band member and what to look for in a replacement. In Spotlight On, we feature Bump, a Detroit/Rock Funk band making waves in the mid-west.

July 26th, 2004 (Issue 00011)This week we examine a new radio marketing show on line, whether you should pay for reviews, how to handle sampling and tips to use your press kit to book clubs. In Spotlight On we feature Jane, singer/songwriter.

July 12th, 2004 (Issue 00010) Inside you’ll find tips to getting the most out of your live performances, new ways to promote your sound and an upcoming Indie Music Conference. In addition, this week in Spotlight On we feature country/southern rock artist, Tony Young.

June 28th, 2004 (Issue 00009) Find Tips on getting radio airplay, email etiquette and building your own band newsletter. In addition, this week in Spotlight On we feature ‘Dirty South Style’ rapper B-Shoc.

June 21th, 2004 (Issue 00008) Check out our tips for your trip TO and IN the music studio. We also get the lowdown on mixdown and in this weeks’ ‘Spotlight On’ we focus on second-generation singer/performer Arthur Colombino.

June 14th, 2004 (Issue 00007). Get tips on picking the right logo for your act this week in addition to a list of must haves for your business office. You’ll also find tax tips you need to know NOW before the year ends and ‘Old School’ Rock ‘n’ Roller Taylor Harvey is featured this week in our Spotlight On column.

June 7th, 2004 (Issue 00006) Find ways to get good band photos, tips on building your career while still having a ‘life’, along with suggestions for always making the sale of your music to prospective buyers. Also featured this week is considerations of cover art and an interview with Steve Mardon in the Spotlight On column.

May 31, 2004 (Issue 00005) See tips about how to handle reviewers, getting more traffic to your site and places to find a great day job doing something you love – music! Also featured this week is tips on making the right, unexpected connections and an interview with Angela Blair in the Spotlight On column.

May 24, 2004 (Issue 00004) Inside you’ll find tips on how to get more gigs and how to build your tip sheet for your press kit. We’ll also examine questions every artist should ask a label, whether indie or major. Our ‘Spotlight on’ feature this week features Texas bluesicians the Tony Vega Band.

May 17, 2004 (Issue 00003) We examine CD vs. Tape when it comes to promotion as well as tips to getting a radio interview. In this issue we’ll also give you a few ideas of where to promote your music you might not have considered in addition to getting along with band mates. And for our Spotlight On… feature this week we talk with R & B artist AvA.

May 10, 2004 (Issue 00002) This week read about protecting your interest at gigs in addition to learning about some rights you might not know about (or in the excitement of signing, forgot about). You’ll also find news of a new program from music-tech.net along with help for doing your bio. And be sure to check out our interview with Florida singer/songwriter Zach Ziskin.

May 3, 2004 (Issue 00001) This week read about inexpensive ways to promote, how to make a great first impression on reviewers as well as sales to the public. Inside you'll also find a special artist beware notice in addition to our feature 'Spotlight On' where we feature new indie acts in the world.

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