[Digital Bear Entertainment News] Jordan Tishler in EM Magazine, The New Collisions, Mamapalooza. Digital Bear Entertainment June 2008 Newsletter
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- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:04:04 -0400
Artist Development, and Music Production
www.digitalbear.com
The Importance of Follow Up - Oops!
Last month's newsletter alluded to an article by JT about the
importance of follow-up. We learned a good lesson about the
importance of checking our links. Sorry we linked to another article.
We'll send the correct link next month, but wanted to leave space
this month for:
Interview in EM with Derek Sivers of CDBaby
Derek is an old friend of JT's and one of few in the industry whose
heart is really behind independent musicians. EM did an interview
with Derek last month and we feel that everyone should have a look at
what he had to say:
When it comes to the independent music scene, few people are more
knowledgeable than Derek Sivers (see Fig. 1). He began his music
career as a guitarist and later founded CD Baby (cdbaby.com), which
quickly became one of the most high-profile independent music sites
on the Web. The site offers musicians both an inexpensive way to sell
their music (physical CDs and digital downloads) and a large
community to market it to. More...
DBE Signs Pact with Orange Amps
DBE takes delivery of first Orange product, their 112lbs 4x12
cabinet, under this agreement. This will complement the Orange Tiny
Terror head and other fine amps at the studio perfectly.
Recent Acts at DBE Studio
JT and The Guild auditioned many candidates for drummer and bassist
this month at DVE Studio. Now renamed The News Collisions, with Mike
Forrester and Alex Athans joining Scott and Sarah, the rest of the
month was spent rehearsing, arranging, developing image, clothing and
stage presence with Jordan in the studio.
JT continues mixing the long anticipated album for the Guy Mendilow
Band.
Digital Bear Entertainment Studio For Sale
DBE continues to offer this grand home/ facility for sale. Located in
Boston MA, this stunning home comes complete with built in, David
Moulton designed, studio. For all the details, click on28seaverns.com
Music Licensing (for TV and Film)
www.dbemusic.com Site for Artists
www.songsforsync.com Site for Supervisors
Jordan Tishler in June EM (Electronic Musician) Magazine
On newsstands now! The June 2008 issue of EM (formerly known as
Electronic Musician) features a 2 page interview with DBE producer/
president Jordan Tishler. Interviewed by RAVI (www.heyravi.com), JT
gives tips and insight into how this industry works, how bands can
succeed today, and how to get help making your goals a reality. In
typical JT style, no holds are barred, no punches pulled, just the
straight dope. Check it out. Page 80.
JT speaks at Mamapalooza
Mamapalooza is a national organization to promoted women who are
mothers and who ROCK. Mamapalooza Music Conference hit NYC this
month. DBE producer Jordan Tishler spoke on the role of the modern
producer and how to choose one, to how to work with a team of music
professional as an independent artist (DII - Do It Indepedently), and
how to use modern technology to advance your career. It was a fun,
well attended conference, and as usual, JT met lots of great folk;
both musicians and industry insiders. See you atIMC (the Independent
Music Conference)!
The Guild Now The New Collisions
The New Collisions is the name taken by the new indie rock band,
previously with the working name The Guild. Last month DBE signed a
development deal with the husband and wife team of Scott and Sarah
Guild. The band is now working with JT to refine their songs, image,
stage presence, and ultimately recordings. It's a long road to the
top... but these guys are on their way. Having auditioned and added
Mike Forrester on drums and Alex Athans on bass rehearsals, bookings,
photos and a website are under way. Think indie rock with touches of
glam and punk. Think "urgent vocals of Pat Benatar and P.J. Harvey
with the huge, driving sound of modern bands like Arcade Fire and The
Killers. " More to come...
Don't Eat Ramen For The Rest of Your Life!
dbemusic.com, continues to recruit more wonderful songs. Particular
opportunities exist for rhythmic hard rock/metal, hip hop, latin pop,
and rhythmic/heavy electronica. Click the here for all the details.
dBE.Music specializes in placement of music in TV, Film, Advertising
and other sound for picture uses. dBE.Music takes a very hands-ons,
boutique approach to selling your music to Producers and Music
Supervisors. This means that they can trust that we bring them only
the best music and the right music for their needs, and that your
music is heard and taken seriously.
Sign up @ dbemusic.com.
The Radio Knights and singer Matt Dahan send their latest EP
"Happen". These are local boys from the south shore of Boston, and
they recorded and produced this effort themselves (I assume at home,
though they didn't indicate). This record sounds good. Well recorded
and well mixed; nice guitars, good harmonies. Good job! You get extra
points for making an EP up front. After listening to your stuff on
disc and on myspace, I'm wondering why the myspace mp3 actually sound
better than the disc? Remastered maybe?
Occasionally the drums could use some work, occasionally the lead
vocals could be stronger. However, my lingering qualms stem from
confusion over who these guys are (as a band). They called themselves
"power-pop" on their entry form. The EP cover has dark colors (blacks
and browns) with yellow images of the band, the city, and other hard
to identify stuff; the band is also hard to discern but the one
visible guy looks like a Wolverine wannabe. So I'm already confused.
The cover, and even their name, suggests 70s scag rockers, the form
makes me anticipate bubble-gum, huh? The music is straight up pop-
rock; a bit too smooth for me; makes me think of The Gin Blossoms or
3 Doors Down. Of course, the piano evokes Billy Joel who they mention
as an influence. Again, it's really well executed it's a great
listen just a bit background-y for me. A lot of "I really love you"
songs and "we've gotta get outa here" songs. Is there any need for
those after Bruce? These guys are really talented, now let's push the
envelope a bit, shall we?
Check them out yourselves atmyspace.com/theradioknights. (BTW, every
band should have their own website, not just a myspace page).
Enter the Jordan's Picks Contest for a chance to have your music
reviewed by veteran producer Jordan Tishler. You'll get to see your
review in the space above and get a great industry quote. Winners
also receive a free hour of our Music Consultation Service, a $49
value, to improve already great projects.
To enter, download, fill out and sign this PDF, send it along with
your latest and greatest (doesn't have to be a whole album) on CD (or
CDR) to "Jordan's Picks" c/o DBE PO Box 301090 Boston MA 02130.
For more info about our Music Consultation Service click here.
About Digital Bear Entertainment
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Development: finding gifted musical acts and helping them have a
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