Greetings,

Last year I upgraded my PC based Protools set-up to a Mac based one. I did this for convenience mainly and not because I prefer one over the other. It seems that the Mac vs. PC days are behind us as both platforms have come a long way. Whatever OS you are most comfortable with, whatever environment you can make stable and responsive to your particular needs, is the one you should use. This Month, Erik Jay, a writer, designer, and BMI composer/artist who lives in L.A. gives us his take on the DAW wars. Check it out at:
http://www.onlinerock.com/technology/mac_vs_pc.shtml

LINE 6 GIVEAWAY - Our June winner was Camilla from Wisconsin. This month we'll give away another Line 6 Tonecore Pedal. ToneCore pedals provide exclusive Line 6 tones, advanced sound, and astonishing control. There are eleven ToneCore pedals: Dr. Distorto, Ottofilter, Liqua Flange, RotoMachine and Verbzilla plus the original Echo Park, Space Chorus, Tap Tremelo, Uber Metal, Crunchtone and Constrictor. Register to win at:
http://www.onlinerock.com/line6form

ONE-ON-ONE - This month Nikki talks with Tish Ciravolo, the Founder & President of Daisy Rock Guitars about her company, working with artists and how to get an endorsement. It's a great read for both male and female musicians alike. Read the interview at:
http://www.onlinerock.com/interview/tish_ciravolo.shtml

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411 ON MUSIC - This all-new DVD provides a practical, step-by-step approach for successful entry into the music business. This compelling 6 hour DVD series offers detailed instruction on how to promote and sell music in the US and internationally.
http://www.onlinerock.com/411onmusic
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FEATURED ARTIST PROFILE - The Submarines are this month's Featured Artist. They represent a glorious collage of wide-ranging influences, from old-school dub to intricately layered electronica to vintage pop. Their new release "Honeysuckle Weeks" weaves together themes drawn from their immediate surroundings: the garden outside, and the push and pull of life and love inside. Download a song and check out their profile at:
http://www.onlinerock.com/profiles/submarines_profile.shtml

FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD - Although you may not have heard of Computer vs. Banjo, youíll recognize the names behind the band. Johnny Mann was the lead guitarist of Gran Torino, a funk/jazz fixture on the Southeast club and college scene that ultimately licensed songs to TV hits like "The Real World." Beau Stapleton played tenor guitar and mandolin for Blue Merle, a dynamic rock/pop four piece that rose remarkably high for such a short-lived star, releasing the album Burning in the Sun on Island Records and opening for Van Morrison. Download "Give Up On Ghosts" along with other music at:
http://www.onlinerock.com/partners/freedownload.shtml

CD REVIEWS - This month we feature Portishead, M83 and Islands under our CD Review section. If you have a new release, send it in to OnlineRock for consideration. To submit your CD or read the latest reviews, just go to:
http://www.onlinerock.com/CDreview/

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STICKERJUNKIE.COM - Express yourself and advertise your band by using custom stickers. You can make your own custom stickers without even knowing how to design them. Stickers are the most cost effective way to get your message out to the masses.
http://www.stickerjunkie.com/index.php?a_aid=f58a125e
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SOUNDING BOARD - We've upgraded our Sounding Board. This is a perfect place to post your upcoming shows, CD releases or music classifieds. You can also discuss music issues, create polls or link to your MP3s. Give it a try at:
http://www.onlinerock.com/forum/ubbthreads.php

If you have any comments for OnlineRock, just drop our Webmaster a line at webmaster@onlinerock.com. We're always open to your ideas and suggestions.

Enjoy the Fireworks!

Steve Beck
Founder
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OnlineRock - Empowering Musicians
http://www.onlinerock.com