Full quality web-release provides environmentally sound and cost-effective means for emerging independent artists
The Internet, Worldwide, October 8, 2009 –Following the underground success of their 2007 debut, The Etiquette of Prejudice, Experimental Post-Rock band Groove Manifest is announcing the release of eight new tracks as an EP titled Welcome to the Kingdom. The project will be available for free download (both mp3 and aiff versions!!) beginning January 8th, 2010 at the band’s website, http://www.groovemanifest.com.
Visit GrooveManifest.com now to enter to win the merch prize package!!
Anyone get approached by Hitt Music Group? Save your money, they are a total scam. I have been contacted by them many times. I was weary at first due to the vague wording and the $400 upfront fee. I have been reading other blogs and have found that many others have experienced what I just did.
I wasn’t planning on signing up with HMG because of the registration fee and I would only really want licensing submissions through them, not any of the other amenities they claim but apparently do not deliver. I am glad I stuck to my instincts and the words of fellow musicians by not wasting money with HMG.
I was recently sent this email,
“Hi,
Here is a new film we’re working on that you should look at. It’s going to be a big movie, so the exposure would be huge!
Details: Feature Film / Drama
Synopsis:
Vulvus, Viago and Deacon, are vampires that live here, among us. They are real vampires; undead, immortal creatures who stalk the night and hunt for the blood of humans, preferably virgins. But in night to night life we see that they are much the same as us, experiencing the same difficulties that life (or eternal life) throws at us, especially when it comes to living together in a flatting situation. While we are witness to many of the horrible and and abominable aspects of Vampire life, such as hunting and feeding on humans, vampire rivalry and fighting werewolves, we are also invited for the first time ever, to view the way these immortal beings deal with keeping a clean house, rostering jobs week to week, shopping, going out to a bar, meeting people and trying to fit in. The only thing that seperates these characters from the rest of us is that they have fangs, drink humand blood, and sleep in coffins.
The executive producers of this project are responsible for well over 100 million dollar in US Box Office dollars.
Submission deadline: 8/1/2009
Give me a call if you’re interested!!
Respectfully,
Dax Hunter
A&R Specialist
Hitt Music Group
7039 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA. 90028
323-924-7064 Direct
www.hittmusicgroup.com“
I then cut and pasted the synopsis into google search. Literally one site shows up, www.whatthefolk.net/shadows.html
This film was released in 2006 and is a mockumentary done by the creators of Flight of the Conchords. The synopsis is almost verbatim (one or two words changed).
I advise every musician to stay clear of Hitt Music Group. TOTAL FRAUD!!!!
Independent Musicians Beware!
New Look and Album artwork on Web!
February 18, 2009
Re-vamped the overall look of the Groove Manifest website. And for the first time album artwork is up for viewing as well!
http://www.groovemanifest.com
Leave a comment/review and join the mailing list…
New music to be posted soon!!!
Enjoy
-GM-
Money Making Music – a response…
November 20, 2008
This is my response to Why music can’t ‘just be free’ - http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/pda/2008/nov/18/digitalmusic-digitalmedia
I think copyright law is still valid, though individual deals need to outline the circumstances clearly and be worded in such a way that is of practical use in today’s music business. Music should be free to the masses. Music should be sold to business entities that are using it’s powerful emotion evoking properties to sell their own products or services.
I am a musician. I am not bothered by any individual downloading my music for free and giving it to all his/her friends. However, when that material is being used during a tv commercial or in a movie, where others are making money through the use of my creation, I demand compensation. That is where money is to be made in music right now. Not in selling to listener’s who use music as a means of transcendence and enjoyment. But in selling to the people who use music as a tool for personal profit.
Charge the people who are using it, give it out for free to those who only wish to experience it.
New GM Album Review @ Prog4You.com!
July 6, 2008
Check out the latest review of Groove Manifest’s album, The Etiquette of Prejudice from 07/08 @ http://www.prog4you.com/cd-reviews-07-08/Groove_Manifest.htm
Support Independent Art
-GM-
Groove Manifest – Review @ Morbid Outlook
November 11, 2007
Check out this review of Groove Manifest’s album, The Etiquette of Prejudice, @ http://www.morbidoutlook.com/music/inrotation/2007_10_inrotation.html
the New Music Model
May 10, 2007
The new music model is based off of the general cirumstances under which i will buy music. i download songs for free and if i like them i buy them or the album to support that artist in making more music that i will hopefully enjoy as well. Giving away your music (full versions of entire releases) via the internet and inviting people to support by either purchasing an actual cd, merchandise or just by making a donation is the basic outline. For new artists this gives exposure and a non-corporate fan-friendly image as well as an opportunity for fans to support with any amount they are able to or feel like giving. The music and concept speak for themselves and hopefully fans will step up and support. It is an alternative to the current standard business model for music that sacrafices the variety and quality of the artistic content to focus more on image and sales. Unfortunately there is a lot more of the ‘image and sales’ being pushed (both legally and illegally) over music based on it’s content.
‘The radio companies…control thousands of stations nationwide, including Clear Channel Communications Inc., Infinity which now operates as CBS Radio, Citadel Broadcasting Corp., Cox Radio Inc., Cumulus Broadcasting Inc., Pamal Broadcasting, and Entercom, Emmis Communications Corp. and ABC’
Under a tentative settlement with the Federal Communications Commission, four of the largest radio station owners have agreed to pay a total of $12.5 million to resolve claims that they accepted cash and other incentives in exchange for playing songs.
Some people i’m sure wouldn’t care if a bribe was all it took for them to become ‘famous!’, but making money and making art are completely seperate things and i think the art deserves the airwaves more than the money.
Record companies are obsolete when it comes to the music. They base music releases on business models. Why are we allowing businessmen to dictate the artistic content of our creative mediums? Who needs a record contract/company in order to write, record, and distribute music throughout the world with all the technological advancements of recent years? Let the music and what the artist is saying stand on it’s own. More and more people are downloading their music, legal or not. Support independent art and pirate corporate releases. Attend shows at venues that do not require pay-to-play. We need to take back control of the corporate domination of public airwaves.
support non-mainstream music
May 10, 2007
independent music: if you are into an artist, especially an independent one, support the continuation of the creations you enjoy. This is a vital part of the process of turning the music industry around and shifting the power into the hands of the fans and artists. So please take time to search for art that is not necessarily presented to you through common forms of media. allmusic.com is a great starting point for finding more underground or unknown musicians that may be along the lines of groups you are familiar with. Whatever the case, experience new music from new sources, don’t shy away from independently produced art, and if you happen to enjoy it…support it any way you can, even if it’s just a comment on their myspace. Just becuse something isn’t saturating the market doesn’t mean it’s not worth hearing and/or seeing. The opposite is also true. Be aware of what you are putting in your mind, where it is coming from and under what circumstances you are experiencing it.
