Greetings,

This month we have a couple new articles up on the site. The first comes from Chris Standring and its title is “How to Help the Music Industry Take You Seriously.” What Chris addresses here is the power of professional package submission. All too many artists will literally throw something together and hope for the best. A poorly put together package reeks of laziness - a trait that no artist can possibly expect to live with today. It's just too competitive. And most importantly we want to know that you're serious dammit! If you're not serious how can you expect any music industry person to take you seriously? Read the entire article at: http://www.onlinerock.com/howto/professionalpackage.shtml

The next article comes from Tom Leu as part of our Musician’s Corner segment at it’s entitles “Radio and Records.” This was actually supposed to go up last year but was misfiled. Tom recently attended a music conference in Nashville where he gained some interesting insights about the radio and record business relationship. How do radio stations decide what artists and singles to play? Unless you’re getting regular airplay on stations across the country, you might want to read on. http://www.onlinerock.com/musicianscorner/radiorecords.shtml

LINE 6 GIVEAWAY – Our winner last month was Sandra from Pennsylvania. This month we’ll do it again and are giving you your choice of another ToneCore Pedal. ToneCore pedals provide exclusive Line 6 tones, advanced sound, and astonishing control. There are six different types of these ultra-tough, built-like-a-tank pedals including Echo Park, Über Metal, Space Chorus, Crunchtone, Constrictor and Tap Tremolo. Register to win at: http://www.onlinerock.com/line6form

CD REVIEWS – We are back on track with our new CD reviewer and a few new reviews are up on our site now. Each month we will post the latest reviews. Please note that not all CDs submitted will be reviewed. To submit your CD or read other reviews, go to: http://www.onlinerock.com/CDreview

FORUM QUESTION – So you’ve played all of the local clubs in your town and have a pretty decent draw and you decide to take the band on the road. What’s the next move? Do you hook up with another band and trade shows or get a booking agent to set things up for you? How do you pay for the gas, meals and lodging if the gigs don’t cover it? Let us know what you do on the road by posting your comments at: http://www.onlinerock.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000182

ANNOUNCE IT! - Do you have a CD or a gig you would like to announce to thousands of musicians and music fans? OnlineRock regularly sends out a newsletter to its members. Nearly 20,000 bands and solo artists have registered at our site. The number of members is growing rapidly, as are the services, features and information OnlineRock offers them. For only $10.00 you can add your announcement to our newsletter. http://www.onlinerock.com/announceit

FEATURED CD – Fur Mina is a sound that is steeped in the conceptual ethos, feel, and vibe of Floyd, Zeppelin, GNR, Nirvana, and the Rolling Stones while maintaining a modern and progressive other-worldliness to it. It has its own sound and energy. It is organic and strong. Fur Mina finally made the conceptual rock album they always wanted to make together. This album is special. It tells a rich story with melody and raw emotion. Take a listen at: http://www.onlinerock.com/furmina

FEATURED ARTISTS – This week we feature the band ViV from San Francisco. Their latest album, Flawed, has tracks produced by David Cole (Melissa Ethridge, Cake), Adam Rossi (LUCE), Thom Canova and by the band themselves. There are also guest appearances from friends Dave Immergluck (Counting Crows) and Bruce Kaphan (American Music Club).

Our featured download this month is “Daffodill’s Lonely” and it comes from Vancouver singer/songwriter Kyla Rawlins. Our featured Web site comes from Konsol who have been on a wild recording stint. You can view these feature at: http://www.onlinerock.com

You can be featured too! All you have to do is have a Web site, a great photo, and fill out the profile form. Maybe you'll be next! http://www.onlinerock.com/profileform

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.

Rock On,
Steve Beck
Founder