Greetings,

This month Chris Standring, the CEO and founder of A&R Online asks the hard question - do you have what it takes? There are musicians who are more than comfortable remaining anonymous. Then there are those that have grandiose aspirations of stardom, adoration and limelight. And then there are those who have a driving desire and need to say something original artistically, to express themselves and to communicate that expression to an audience, be it a small niche market or wider demographic. Which one do you fit in? Read his entire article at: http://www.onlinerock.com/howto/whatittakes.shtml

CD REVIEWS – This month’s featured CD Review comes from the self-titled release of Amish Love Child. OnlineRock will review your CD and post it on our Web site. These reviews can be used for your promo kit, Web site or in a press release. To submit your CD or check out the latest reviews, just go to: http://www.onlinerock.com/CDreview

FORUM QUESTION – There have been some big indie releases this summer, too many to even mention and there will be more coming out in the fall. This month we ask the question; what music did you recently purchase? Also let us know how you bought it. Was it a CD? A download? Or even a movie or DVD? If you have any tips, feel free to post those too at: http://www.onlinerock.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000198

LINE 6 GIVEAWAY – Last month's winner was Maggie from Oklahoma City, OK. There are still more chances to win other exciting Line 6 products. This month we’ll be giving away another ToneCore Crunchtone Pedal. If you like warm, full-bodied overdrive, Crunchtone features three juicy models: Blues, Pop and Crunch. Based on Line 6’s arsenal of power tube overdrive models, Crunchtone also give you a simple yet versatile tone control for easy tweaking, and a built-in Noise Gate.

Building on Line 6’s award-winning effects from PODxt, DL4, and Vetta, 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, Crunchtone, Constrictor, Space Chorus and Tap Tremolo. Register to win at: http://www.onlinerock.com/line6form

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 25,000 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 this newsletter. http://www.onlinerock.com/announceit

FEATURED ARTIST PROFILE – It isn’t very often that you find three women in one band, who each contribute enough personality, musicianship, and high-energy to command a live rock performance that has kept their fans loyal and converted most newcomers. This month we feature Echoset from Austin, TX. Check out their profile at: http://www.onlinerock.com/profiles/echoset_profile.shtml

We've partnered with Sonicbids to accept profile applications. Sonicbids let you create an electronic press kit (EPK) in as little as 20 minutes and email it to anyone, anywhere. Sonicbids offers exclusive one-click submissions to hundreds of events and daily email alerts about festivals, competitions and other music events that you should know about. Submit your music by going to: http://www.sonicbids.com/onlinerock

FEATURED CD – Somewhere between the minimalist landscape and the world of psyche folk lies the musical territory of Gregory Paul. As a singer, guitarist/songwriter and composer working to create a hybrid of sound, Paul has emerged as a craftsman in hypnotic, emotionally fueled atmospheres. In addition to fronting New York’s cosmic American rock band, the Autumdivers, Gregory Paul has an evolving solo career, as evidenced in his new solo release “Awake From the Flash”. With the album, Paul aims to push the boundaries of experimentation with a multi-genre palette of acid folk, dream pop and improvisation among others. Take a listen to this OnlineRock Records’ release at: http://www.onlinerock.com/gregorypaul

ENTER THE 2005 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC)
Over $100,000 in cash and prizes! ISC is an excellent opportunity for artists and bands that are looking to gain exposure in the music industry. ISC judges include high-profile industry professionals and celebrities such as: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Recs); Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Steve Vai; Joss Stone; LeAnn Rimes; Macy Gray; Tara Griggs-Magee (Exec. VP Gospel/Urban Music, Sony Recs); Michael McDonald (President, ATO Recs); Chris Parr (VP of Music Programming & Talent Relations, CMT); Barbara Sedun (VP Creative, EMI Music Pub Canada); and many more to be announced soon. Visit their website to enter your songs now! Deadline for submission is October 14, 2005 http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

MYSPACE.COM – OnlineRock has a MySpace page. It’s another great tool for networking. Feel free to drop by and say hello at: http://www.myspace.com/onlinerock

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