Greetings,

Connecting with your fans via an email newsletter can yield great results if done properly. While it's a difficult task to master, it is one that is essential. Newsletters allow fans to stay connected to artists without the added effort of visiting the artist's website. This month Lance Trebesch of TicketPrinting.com gives us some tips and suggestions to improving the effectiveness of our newsletters. You can read it at: http://www.onlinerock.com/howto/email_marketing.shtml

FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD - Beach House's "Gila" from their new release Devotion is this month's Free Download. While on their debut critics made comparisons to early '90s dream popsters like Mazzy Star, Galaxie 500 and Slowdive, on Devotion listeners will also hear the band's longtime admiration for '60s Motown and country folk. Download it, along with other music at: http://www.onlinerock.com/partners/freedownload.shtml#beachhouse

CD REVIEWS - The Red Plastic Buddha, Built by Snow and Breech, along with many others are featured this month under our CD Review section. If you have a new release, send it in to OnlineRock for a review consideration. These reviews are perfect for your press kit or web site. To submit your CD or read the latest reviews, just go to: http://www.onlinerock.com/CDreview/

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EZDRUMMER - EZdrummer is a low system requirement high end sounding drum samplers for players and producers alike. Together with a variety of EZX expansion packs it is currently the leading drum sampler in the market with kit customization, midi drag and drop capability and compatibility with all the major sequencer formats. Check it out at: http://www.toontrack.com
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FORUM QUESTION - I try to keep up with the latest books written either about musicians or music in general. Recently I finished the Frustrated Songwriter's Handbook by Karl Coryat and Nicholas Dobson and I'm halfway through Musicology by Oliver Sacks. I also subscribe to Tape-Op, Billboard, Filter and Magnet magazines. This month we ask what you're reading. Got a tip and a great book? What's your favorite magazine? Let us know at: http://www.onlinerock.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000314

FEATURED ARTIST PROFILE - Our Featured Artist this month is Bob Burger, a singer/songwriter renowned for his skill in composing hundreds of hook-laden songs, as well as for the energy and emotion of his live performances. Check out his profile at: http://www.onlinerock.com/profiles/bobburger_profile.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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GEAR CORNER - This month we focus on the PreSonus Blue Tube DP Preamp & AT2041 Microphone Package. The PreSonus BLUETUBE DP Stereo Preamp is among the most versatile two-channel mic and instrument preamps in its class. The Audio-Technica AT2041SP Microphone Pack gives you 2 studio condenser microphones for use in your recordings. Check it out at: http://www.onlinerock.com/mf_store/recor...T204_184135.htm

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Cheers,

Steve Beck
Founder