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Update: New installation method for Zimbalam Player on Facebook

November, 10th 2011 11:03

We have fixed the players! Here is the new way to install the Zimbalam player on Facebook:

Step 1 : Type in Zimbalam player into the search bar, instead of clicking on the app, click on see more results.

Step 2 : Once the search results are displayed, click on Go to App button.

Step 3 : Click on Add this app to a Facebook Page

Step 4 : Select the Facebook Artist Page for your player and click on Add Page Tab button.

Step 5 : This is the part where you select the music you want to play. Either search for your artist name and then select which release, or enter your UPC code in. Choose the colour of the player and what language you want it to be in. Click save !

Tags: Facebook, facebook band site, facebook for musicians, facebook player, player, Zimbalam Player
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YouTube: Expanding as Music Destination

October, 27th 2011 13:46

The nice people at YouTube have been changing things up a bit, adding more features to make sharing and uploading videos much simpler and a whole load more fun.

There have been at least five new features added to the site to make it better and easier for people to upload videos, including:

WeVideo – the cloud-based editor

The WeVideo feature allows the user to edit movies using media files from any device, and to do so in the browser. You can combine clips with music, effects, transitions, animations and titles. You can also share what you’ve just made to your facebook or your twitter, or any other social media site with one little, easy click.

Updated Video End-Screen

YouTube have redesigned the end-screen that appears when a video finishes playing. They did this so that it would make it even easier to find the next video to watch. (more…)

Tags: Arcade Fire, Beggars Group, G+, Google, independent musician, Indie Label, Merge Records, Merlin, National Music Publishers Association, Topspin Media, Vampire Weekend, WeVideo, YouTube
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M Magazine: PRS for Music and Zimbalam

August, 8th 2011 13:39

Here at Zimbalam, we’ve joined up with PRS to offer artists and PRS members a discount when they sign up to use our services.

PRS for Music stands for the Performing Rights Society, and joins together two royalty collection organisations: PRS and MCPS. They help businesses get access to some of the worlds best music, whilst also ensuring that composers, songwriters and publishers are properly rewarded. It is one of the world most efficient companies in rights collecting, offering its members more money, more often, and at less cost.

M and Zimbalam are offering a £5 discount to PRS members if they choose to distribute with us. To become a member of PRS, follow this link: www.prsformusic.com/creators/wanttojoin/join_us

Simply enter the code ZIM4PRS when signing up.

The offer is valid until August 4th 2012.

Tags: digital distribution, Discount, M Magazine, PRS, Zimbalam
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MusicConnex Live Showcase

August, 3rd 2011 14:07

For a chance to win tickets answer this question:

Where will MusicConnex be holding their Live Showcase?
A) Next to the Bridge B) Away from the Bridge C) Under the Bridge
To enter send your answer to competition@musicconnex.co.uk

MusicConnex are offering a discount on tickets to their Live Showcase event this month. Expect stunning live performances, DJ’s playing some tunes and lots of networking. See below for more details.

MusicConnex Live Showcase Friday 26th August 2011

Buy Tickets Here

Networking. Talent Showcase. Party

Featuring Live performances from:

Elisha La’Verne

Izzi Dunn

Hannah Francis

Monique Thomas

Charlene

After the huge success of the MusicConnex event in April to help connect People, share Ideas, promote Innovation and hopefully Empower those who want a career in music we had such an overwhelming response and support we feel compelled to do more. So although we are already working on next year’s event we have a number of exciting plans for activity in the interim. This is the first in a series of events we plan to host. There is so much exciting talent in the UK right now who have been enabled by the digital revolution to put out their own music. We wanted to provide a platform to showcase and help promote some of best Artists around at the moment. This means not just the gig itself but a fully integrated marketing strategy to help promote the featured Artists current releases

Much like all MusicConnex events this will be an opportunity to meet many senior professionals from the music, media, digital, events and sponsorship industries who will also be in attendance, so a fantastic opportunity to network with People.

Early Bird tickets have completely sold out! But we wanted to give those that have supported us the opportunity to get a special discount so we have made a very limited number available for only:
£5 plus booking fee (reduced from £15) by using promo code MCX5.
Available from MusicConnex.co.uk

Tags: Charlene, Elisha La'Verne, Hannah Francis, Izzi Dunn, Live Music, Monique Thomas, MusicConnex, Networking
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Attention DJs and Producers – Sell your tunes on Beatport with Zimbalam

June, 17th 2011 10:30

PRESS RELEASE :Zimbalam Announces Exclusive New Deal with Beatport

Beatport, the leading online store for electronic dance music has been added to our ‘Electro Pack’ offer.

London , June xxxx 2011 – Zimbalam has become the first digital music distributor operating exclusively in the emerging talent sector to announce a wide-ranging agreement with Beatport, which will give its users the opportunity to retail their music via the leading online electronic dance music specialists.

This new deal guarantees that all new Zimbalam releases in the dance/electronic genre will be delivered to Beatport, which describes itself as “the most relevant online source of electronic music in the world.”

Beatport distribution has been integrated into Zimbalam’s unique ‘Electro Pack’, which is aimed at emerging artists, DJs, labels and producers working in the electronic dance music field.

As well as delivering music to all conventional major download and streaming stores the Zimblam ‘Electro Pack’ enables additional distribution to a wide range of the world’s leading online electronic dance music stores.

As well as now guaranteeing access to Beatport the Zimbalam ‘Electro Pack’ also includes distribution to MasterBeat, DJTunes, Juno Download and Zvooq.

Zimbalam ‘Electro Pack’ users can choose to have their music distributed to Beatport for just £0.99 or to all 5 electronic stores for £4.99 per individual release.

Zimbalam was launched in 2009 by Believe Digital, Europe’s leading digital distribution company. The service is designed for artists and small labels looking to self-release music to a wide audience without the need for a record label or having to sign a prohibitive contract.

Stephen King, Managing Director of Believe Digital said, “Zimbalam is constantly striving to break down barriers to entry for emerging talent and to create new routes to market for them. This unique agreement with Beatport gives artists, labels, DJs and producers a fantastic opportunity to sell their work through the most important online electronic dance music retailer in the world at an affordable price while retaining all of their rights.”

www.zimbalam.co.uk

-ENDS-
For further information:

Andy Saunders, Velocity Communications, + 44 (0) 207 060 9111 andy(AT)velocitypr(DOT)co.uk

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Exposure Music Awards

June, 16th 2011 18:35

Every so often we share new opportunities with you, that we think are good for your career. In the past we’ve told you about Surface Unsigned, Liverpool Sound City and Music Connex, today we’re introducing you to the Exposure Music Awards.

Discovering, developing and delivering new music!

Exposure Music Awards® exist to help new artists and bands onto the radar, to help find new fans in the great music loving public – and to introduce new friends among industry and media along the way.

Launched in 2008, the Awards include Best Genre categories right across the musical spectrum, with recognition also for Best Male, Best Female, Best International, Best Video and Best Live! Nominations.

The Awards are judged by an experienced panel of music industry and media professionals, from label bosses and heads of A&R, to award-winning producers, radio presenters and many more who share a passion for unearthing new talent.

Best Genre Awards are judged entirely from the profile information submitted online, while nominees for the Best Live! Award are invited to play at regional auditions, as part of the selection process for the Best Live! Award Shortlist.

Previous EMA® Winners have:
- gained airplay on partner radio stations,
- hooked global Distribution deals,
- been selected to play Summer Music Festivals and The O2
- won free studio time and the chance to work with world class Producers
- been paid for the use of their music on MTV and VH1 globally,
- been presented at MIDEM, SXSW and LASynch

Exposure Music Awards continues to develop its live circuit, to bring EMA® winners to new audiences on the M4 Tour and M5 Live! – and a growing number of opportunities to play support slots at major music events.

This year, Best Live! Nominees have the opportunity to play LiveFest at The O2, with headliners N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder and The Hoosiers on July 23rd.

Exposure Music Awards® 2011 Party takes place at Cargo in London on October 16th.

Nominations for Exposure Music Awards® 2011 may be registered* at exposuremusicawards.org or exposuremusicawards-east.co.uk

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Discovery Talent

June, 15th 2011 10:40

Here’s a quick mention of the next Discovery Night @ AAA (London). The last one was awesome and I loved Zebedy Rays - Their singer/guitarist is a human cannonball hybrid of Iggy Pop & Jimi Hendrix. You have to see it to believe it!

This Thursday 16th:

Olos

A UK pop rap vocalist with his twisted lyrics set to grimy electro beats. He was in the London Urban Collective’s Hipopera “Inferno”, he’s been MCing with Flirta D on the live scene and has a regular MC slot on UrbanFMTV.com. Intelligent wit combined with an effortless delivery that floats, whips, flips and snaps at the ears and hips.

LUKE ARMITAGE

“Lovely and funky pop music.” “Expect some more pop music by this guy with a great dance vibe in it!” (The Rusty Blog – December 2010 – Belgian Blog)

NORQUAY

His John Martyn style of play and raw, unabashed personality define a unique talent emerging from the Scottish music scene. A past solo performer at Discovery this time he will be performing with his band.

“Norquay’s got a great future ahead of him.” (Sharleen Spiteri)

DANNY PAPE

A very promising singer songwriter who won the 2010 ‘Make It Break It’ Yamaha Award and EMI Music Publishing’s ‘Most Promising Artist Award’. His new ep “Home” is available as a free download!

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AKW from Discovery Talent presents her monthly showcase, bringing you the sharpest emerging artists around.

May, 25th 2011 18:25

Discovery showcase nights are fast gaining a reputation as being a fantastic springboard for emerging talent to play in front of industry professionals. They have recently booked Ed Sheeran, Sandi Thom, Scouting for Girls, Dan le Sac & The Guillemots who have all gone on greater success

This Thursday from 08:00pm…

ZEBEDY RAYS Hailing from the outback of Worcestershire, Zebedy Rays combine sleazy guitar riffs, pounding basslines, and an electric energy on stage. “The Mumfords with a sonic rocket up their arse!” – ZZub Industry Buzz “Brilliant” Huw Stephens Radio 1 “They Sound Great, I Can’t Wait To Hear More” John Kennedy XFM www.zebedyrays.com

OCTOBER SKY “Yet another hot undiscovered Canadian machine arising from the steam……All ten of these numbers are melodic and dripping in atmosphere you can actually feel yourself standing in.” Metalville Mag (UK) “ Who are October Sky? The same question I asked myself before listening to their album and one they silenced with their phenomenal music.” Sonicshocks mag (UK) http://www.youtube.com/octoberskyofficial

ORLANDO SEALE & THE SWELL Having just finished recording their first album ‘I love you beast’, bring you songs reminiscent of Talking Heads and Bowie. Swinging from the intimate to the epic, the melancholic to the euphoric. ‘If Jeff Buckley was still alive, and if he had been English, and if he had discovered orchestras, that’s probably what he would have aimed for.’ Gunilla Karlson-BBC London ‘That for me will be one of the most memorable bands…absolutely fantastic.’ Jo Good-BBC London www.myspace.com/orlandoseale

www.aaa.uk.net

Tickets available online £5 Door £6

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Breaking news – £5 off album upload fees

May, 20th 2011 18:08

In response to Tunecore raising their album distribution fees from $19.99 to $49.99 we are offering all customers a £5 discount on album upload fees, meaning it will cost just £24.99 to upload your album on all major download stores worldwide.

UPC & ISCRC codes are free

No add-on fees to access Zimbalam’s leading suite of digital promo tools:

Real time sales reporting, a streaming media player, artist websites, contact management & newsletter tools, promotional stats & an iPhone app.

Zimbalam provides all the tools artists need for an effective release campaign, including the ability to give fans free tracks in exchange for their email address and to provide selected users, such as media contacts, access to exclusive content.

Zimbalam also guarantee that every release will be listened to by Believe Digital’s A&R team. They look for the most promising emerging artists to upgrade onto a premium distribution deal with Believe, where they will receive access to expert advice and additional services.

Click here to signup and start selling your music!

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Liverpool Sound City 2011- Bands to Watch and Playlist

May, 18th 2011 13:45

Summer rocks. Fact.

Sunshine = barbecues + beer gardens +next level gigs + festivals…

In short, all that is right with the world.

Liverpool Sound City kicks off tomorrow, and it promises 3 days and nights of amazing gigs. Much more than that, LSC, is also a conference which provides international perspective on the best in new music, art, film, photography, business, new tech, media and more in one of the world’s most legendary music cities… So really there’s quite a bit to see and do.

We’ve already given away all of our free passes this week on our Facebook page, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still buy tickets… in fact, we organised a special discount for Zimbalam customers at Liverpool Sound City: £120 per person (normally £150). Just go to Sound City’s ticket page and enter code: DELEGATELSC68

And, just in case you aren’t prepared to make decisions about what acts you definitively MUST see, we’ve created our very own list of Bands to Watch, complete with SoundCloud playlist…

Visit the Zimbalam Liverpool Sound City Playlist

The Draymin
Inspired by a love of guitar and dance music, this Scottish 5 piece combines equal parts melodic dance, indie pop and stadium band to create a guitar-led, crowd-pleasing sound that pulses with relentless energy…

The Jezabels
Sydney quartet, The Jezabels are on this week’s cover of Music Week following successful performances at The Great Escape and Music Week Breakout On Tour. An alternative band, The Jezabels’ sound brings a Florence style pop sensibility along with hints of Esben & The With’s gothic touch to haunting vocals, reminiscent of Karen O.

Fiction
We featured this London-based 4 piece band back in March. Officially formed in 2009, Fiction have played the stage at Offset Festival, the Huw Stephens-curated Sŵn Festival and supported the Klaxons, their sound has been described as perfect, anarchic pop.

Three Trapped Tigers
Currently a featured artist on Sentric Music, Three Trapped Tigers bonded over the idea of dragging pieces of intelligent dance music into a live band format. Their sound combines sheer raw energy and power – truly three caged beasts.

DZ DEATHRAYS
Australian indie band DZ DEATHRAYS can’t be put into a nutshell; groove, glam, thrash, punk, psychedelia, blues…. It’s all in there. For a two-piece, they certainly produce a lot of noise, so if you’re a fan of Death From Above 1979 or Regular John, you’ll definitely want to try their catchy brand of chaotic fuzz layered rock.

This post is by Believe Digital Social Media Manager Shanni Elcock @shandogspeaks

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