| tion_start --> | | | | to your radio almost overnight! Tracks like "City |
| Some of the most talented musicians in the world are | | | | Streets" and "Get Out of California" are destined for |
| unsigned and virtually unknown. In the past, | | | | airplay. |
| ultra-talented performers have gleaned listeners | | | | Colbie Caillat - A sweet R&B based acoustic |
| primarily through live performances and mp3 | | | | sound with a peppering of folk flair. Colbie's |
| distribution. The goal is to develop a loyal fan base | | | | arrangements pull from classical, folk, jazz & pop |
| through a grass-roots, word of mouth style marketing | | | | roots. Surrounded by music from birth, her father, Ken |
| plan. The hope was to generate enough interest to get | | | | Caillat, is remembered for Co-Production and Engineer |
| a recording contract. | | | | credits on Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. Her unique |
| Todays internet savvy musician is utilizing social | | | | breathy vocals and dynamic melodies command a |
| network channels to accelerate this process. Done | | | | loyal following of fans and listeners. Check out the |
| correctly, an online guerrilla marketing musician can | | | | track "Bubbly." |
| generate millions of hits and song listens in as little as a | | | | Gary Jules - Like a Phoenix, Gary has been reborn |
| few months. Top talent can catch fire with the online | | | | online. Gary released the album "Greetings From the |
| crowd instantly launching an unprecedented click storm | | | | Side" in 1998 that failed due to poor handling by the |
| on their content. | | | | record label. In 2003 he recorded a cover of the Tears |
| The nexus and undisputed king of artist showcase | | | | for Fear song "Mad World" for the soundtrack of the |
| venues is the social network Myspace. With a | | | | movie Donnie Darko. The song was discovered by |
| specialized channel for musicians - - creative bands | | | | American Television, and included in several popular |
| and singer-song writers can launch new music and | | | | series (CSI, ER, Without a Trace) generating a rush to |
| command a huge listening base virtually overnight. The | | | | discover Gary online. Take a listen to his new tracks, |
| result is a rapidly growing base of untapped talent that | | | | "The Devil Keeps Grinning" and "Gone Daddy." |
| is surging by mammoth proportions. | | | | Chantelle Paige - Pimping herself as cross-over talent |
| The key to Myspace success is talent, not gimmick. | | | | that includes modeling, acting, and singing is |
| Original quality music and unique riffs are the rule, not | | | | understandable. This tall blond California girl recently |
| the exception. Listeners quickly lose interest with | | | | released an EP of her edgy RB offerings through |
| mediocre covers and poorly developed compositions. | | | | SnowCap. Her looks and talent have created a |
| The artists that add "stage presence" to a sellable | | | | massive online following online that recently translated |
| sound will quickly generate followers and the recording | | | | into a tour with the PussyCat Dolls. |
| industry is starting to take notice! | | | | Corey Crowder - This Georgia native plays a unique |
| Some of the fast movers in the Myspace "Top Artist" | | | | blend of folk, jazz, and country. Playing the guitar, his |
| channel include: | | | | songs are acoustic originals that could be descried as |
| Jessica Callahan - A young composer, singer, | | | | a cross between John Mayer, Jim Croce, and James |
| songwriter that plays the keyboards. Blind from birth, | | | | Taylor. Developing a strong listener base online has |
| she offers a unique pop-rock sound with her all original | | | | translated into an impressive tour of college venues, |
| music. The recording industry immediately started | | | | and the release of an 11 song CD. The single, "Heres |
| courting this unknown talent. Dave Koz of | | | | Looking at You" is approaching the one million listen |
| Rendezvous Entertainment recognized Jessica's gift | | | | mark on MySpace. |
| and signed her to a three recored deal. From Myspace | | | | |