Hey all, unfortunately we at IndieMusicLounge.Com have decided to suspend the
IndieMusicLounge.Com Newsletter until June 2010. These changes are due to the
fact that we are currently changing a lot of things with the site and are
preparing it for its' Fall 2010 relaunch.
Thank you for your patience with this.

Peace & Luv,

B. Marcel

(However, I will be posting articles that I write for our Facebook Group
here...starting...now! Enjoy:

Here is a list of online services that I am going to be using to get my name out
there musically and my record label (which I should be launching soon, cross
your fingers, lol):

www.FanCorps.com
www.hitquarters.com
www.sonicbids.com
www.indiebible.com (indie venue bible too)
www.cdbaby.com
www.galaris.com (display racks and other supplies)
www.snocap.com
www.getsigned.com
www.discmakers.com
www.indiebandmanager.com
www.radio-media.com
www.taxi.com
www.soundscan.com
www.imeem.com
www.soundclick.com
www.reverbnation.com
www.garageband.com
www.payperlive.com
Myspace, Twitter, Wordpress, Facebook, Youtube
www.cafepress.com
www.myxer.com (ringtones & wallpapers)
www.mp3.com
www.tunetribe.com
www.soundoftraffic.com
www.fuzz.com
www.besonic.com
www.ubroadcast.com
www.kazaa.com
www.morpheus.com
www.trackseller.com
www.cdfuse.com
www.masscharts.com
www.broadjam.com
www.podfeed.net
www.mp3musicgrams.com

These 36 sites should hold you for a while ;) Remember that you of course don't
need to use all of these at once (I won't be), it depends where you are in your
career and how many hands you have to help you monitor things.

Until next week, Get Out There & Manifest Your Career's Success!

~B. Marcel

==> http://indiemusikchick.ning.com

Hey all, just wanted to remind everyone to take a look at IndieMusikChick now a
part of the Ning Social Networks. There are numerous features to help you
promote your music to new fans and to help you network and get to know other
musicians. Take a look at us here:

==> http://indiemusikchick.ning.com

Also, I wanted to let everyone know that there will be a new
IndieMusicLounge.Com Newsletter shortly (early September at the latest). I will
also be posting original articles for musicians in this group approx. every two
weeks-coming soon!

Thanks in advance,

Brandon

==> http://indiemusikchick.ning.com

That's right, you can now network with fellow female musicians, learn about the
industry, learn marketing and promotions tips straight from:

=>http://indiemusikchick.ning.com

There are a number of fun discussions which I have started, blogging
capabilities (can be set to private), articles, groups and even women's radio
(scroll down the right-hand column of page). Make sure to check us out today and
join in on the new interactivity of IndieMusikChick.Com here:

=>http://indiemusikchick.ning.com

I am estatic about the turn out of this new site, it looks amazing, can't wait
to hear back from you to see what you think.

Peace & Luv,

B. Marcel

P.S.-Once again that is:

=>http://indiemusikchick.ning.com

(Goodbye for real this time! See you on IndieMusikChick)

Hey all! Just wanted to let you know issue 25 is available here:

http://indiemusiclounge.com/archives/issue25.html

Peace & Luv,

B. Marcel

Hey all, Brandon here. Just wanted you to know that you can now upload pics of
yourself and your band and have them viewed, rated and commented on within our
group by clicking the applications link on the left column of
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indiemusiclounge

You can also review a number of music related things there too. Check it out.
Also, I have added 17 new links to the link sections of our group and will be
adding more frequently.

New IML Newsletter coming soon!

TTYL,

B. Marcel

I am working on setting up a cd store for independent musicians to be ran under
IndieMusicLounge.Com that will launch in the next 2 years possibly and i wanted
to know if you thought I should do one of the following:

1. Follow suit as CDBaby does and just offer digital distribution

or

2. Set it up so that artists can sell CDs, ringtones, and digital tracks all
through us

Your opinion matters here. I'll follow through and create this portion of the
company as you guys dictate. Also, any other ideas that you might have that
pertain to this issue would be greatly appreciated. Send your reply to
indiemusiclounge@... with the subject line Indies Rawk CDStore.

Much Appreciated,

B. Marcel

P.S.: I also forgot to tell you how to reach the NEW! Reviews section of the
group. You sign in to Yahoo! Groups, select our group and then on the left-hand
column it should read Group Labs (Beta) with a link to Applications under it.
Click Applications and it will display the three review sections that we have
for the group currently. Enjoy!

In an effort to make this newsletter group more interactive we have added a few
applications where you can give reviews on music, music recording
software/products, and other music gear. Keep those in the group in the know
about the best gear and music out there and share your reviews today.

-IndieMusicLounge.Com Newsletter Staff

Last week I asked you all for ideas on music related e-books that you would like
for me possibly to write and so far a number of you have replied. I'd like to
thank those of you that have and would like to invite those that haven't yet to
consider giving their input. This is really just a brainstorm so no idea is
stupid or too out there. Your help is greatly appreciated. So go ahead, keep
those ideas coming!

Peace & Luv,

B. Marcel

P.S.-I'll be getting issue 25 of the newsletter out shortly. We're going to be
adding sections on production tips and engineering soon so be on the look out
for that.

Hey all, the reason I am writing you today is because I am in the brainstorming
process trying to come up with e-book ideas for independent musicians. I figured
I would come to you for your help on this topic. I want to know what type of
material you would like for me to write about. It could be topics like
publishing, how to get signed, songwriting 101 or anything else that is music
business related that you feel would be valuable to yourself and other
independent musicians.

I look forward to hearing your great ideas. Please send your ideas to
indiemusiclounge@... with the subject line e-book ideas.

Sincerely,

B. Marcel

Hey all, just wanted to let you know that a new interview has been posted on
IndieMusicLounge.Com. It is with BCB's Sean Williamson, their lead guitarist.
Here is the web address:

http://www.indiemusiclounge.com/spotlightartists/seanwilliamson.html

Peace,

B. Marcel

(If you would like to be considered as a IML Spotlight Artist please send an
email to indiemusiclounge@... with the subject line spotlight artist
interview submission. Include your band name, members and a site where we can
check you out.)

Now that we've found love what are we gonna do?, lol. Just messin' with you. How
have you been? Hope all is well with you even given the down economy. It seems
however that most indies are still doing just fine given these economic times as
a survey by Bob Baker has proven on his blog which you'll find a link to in this
month's issue. Here's the link:

http://www.indiemusiclounge.com/archives/issue24.html

Let me know what you think of the new layout we introduced last issue okay.

Peace & Luv,

B. Marcel

The link before didn't work some of you said so here it is again.
Copy and paste the whole thing into your browser window rather than
trying to click it.

http://www.listafterlist.com/tabid/57/listid/16527/Music/The+Top+100+F
emale+Indie+Musicians.aspx

--- In indiemusiclounge@yahoogroups.com, "B. Marcel"
<indiemusiclounge@...> wrote:
>
> Over at IndieMusikChick.Com we have started a list of the top 100
> female indie musicians of today on ListAfterList.Com. We want your
> opinions on the topic. Who do you feel are the top female indies
out
> there today. Leave their stage name and a place where they can be
> checked out online. Here's the web address:
>
>
http://www.listafterlist.com/tabid/57/listid/16527/Music/The+Top+100+F
em
> ale+Indie+Musicians.aspx
>
> It's Wiki so you all can post your opinions there. We will be
posting a
> new IndieMusicLounge.Com Newsletter next week and those of you that
> have stopped by IML may of noticed that the article section has
been
> down, but next week as well that will be changing.
>
> Cheers,
>
> B. Marcel
>

I forgot to add that you can send your ideas to us at
indiemusiclounge@...

--- In indiemusiclounge@yahoogroups.com, "B. Marcel"
<indiemusiclounge@...> wrote:
>
> As you all know we are recreating IndieMusicLounge.Com. I am writing
> you to ask you all for your input as to what type of content you
would
> like to see on the new IndieMusicLounge.Com. Any ideas no matter how
> wacky (we've got some wild things planned already) would be much
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> B. Marcel
>

As you all know we are recreating IndieMusicLounge.Com. I am writing
you to ask you all for your input as to what type of content you would
like to see on the new IndieMusicLounge.Com. Any ideas no matter how
wacky (we've got some wild things planned already) would be much
appreciated.

Thanks,

B. Marcel

Over at IndieMusikChick.Com we have started a list of the top 100
female indie musicians of today on ListAfterList.Com. We want your
opinions on the topic. Who do you feel are the top female indies out
there today. Leave their stage name and a place where they can be
checked out online. Here's the web address:

http://www.listafterlist.com/tabid/57/listid/16527/Music/The+Top+100+Fem
ale+Indie+Musicians.aspx

It's Wiki so you all can post your opinions there. We will be posting a
new IndieMusicLounge.Com Newsletter next week and those of you that
have stopped by IML may of noticed that the article section has been
down, but next week as well that will be changing.

Cheers,

B. Marcel

The new IML Newsletter is available at
http:www.indiemusiclounge.com/archives/issue23.html

Peace & Luv,

B. Marcel

Later today IndieMusikChick.Com will be going live. You can view the
site at www.indiemusikchick.collectivex.com now, however, and join as a
new member.

A stripped down version of IndieMusicLounge.Com will be posted today so
be on the look out for that. We will be adding new sections, products
and services down the road so stay tuned.

I forgot to mention we will be posting the new IndieMusicLounge.Com
Newsletter later this month with a whole new format and much more fun
in it.  IndieMusikChick.Com will be launching the first week of
January 2009 and a stripped down version of IndieMusicLounge.Com will
be uploaded by the end of this year.

The reason that IML will be a stripped down version is becuase we
have decided to create IndieMusicLounge.Com 3.0 into a social
network.  This social network will feature articles, a review
section, video section (similar to Youtube), indie music radio,
spotlight interviews, profiles and more! It is however going to take
us some time to develop such a site and find proper funding (for a
new building/servers/etc.) so until then IML will be a stripped down
html site, but be prepared to be amazed at what we have in store for
you here at IndieMusicLounge.Com.

Also, one last thing, our popular I-Rawk Fashions t-shirt line will
be returning next Fall too.

Peace, Luv, & Rock N' Roll,

-Brandon Marcel

IndieMusikChick.Com/IndieMusicLounge.Com have launched a new group for
female musicians called Female Musicians Unite.  On it you can promote
your work, events, band news, network and more.  We will be sending out
invites to every member of this group but females only need to reply of
course.

Just a heads up,

B. Marcel

Oh yeah, here's the url to the group if you want to join now:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indiemusikchick

Here is the link to this month's IndieMusicLounge.Com Newsletter:
http://www.indiemusiclounge.com/archives/issue22.html

Peace & Love,

Brandon Marcel

Just wanted to let you know that IndieMusicLounge.Com has launched a
new group on Facebook.  Just search IndieMusicLounge.Com in the groups
app and click join group to get involved in our discussions, wall
posts, music video and advice uploading, photo uploading and more!

Can't wait to see you there on Facebook.

~B. Marcel

(Be looking for the reluanching of IndieMusicLounge.Com soon also.)

Wow, we're almost at two years worth of newsletters!  I can't wait.
We'll be making this newsletter bigger and better in the future and
possibly running it biweekly rather than just monthly.  Until then,
check out this month's newsletter here:

http://indiemusiclounge.com/archives/issue20.html

-B. Marcel

P.S.-Check out the new IndieMusiciansBlog here:
http://indiemusiciansblog.wordpress.com

I recently uploaded the new site layout for IndieMusicLounge.Com.
Check it out and let us know what you think.  Here is the link to this
month's IndieMusicLounge.Com Newsletter:

http://www.indiemusiclounge.com/archives/issue19


Peace and Luv,

Brandon Marcel

I have some great news today.  As of yesterday IndieMusicLounge.Com
has officially aquired IndieMusikChick.Com.  Now rather than focusing
IndieMusicLounge.Com toward a more niche market of females this site
will be relaunched for that purpose.

As for IndieMusicLounge.Com, not only as a site, but also as a
company there are going to be huge changes.  Changes that are
estimated to take up toward 2-5 years to total fruition.  Here are
some of the new things over this transformational period that you can
hope to see from IndieMusicLounge.Com:

-Conferences

-Seminars

-Tele-Seminars

-An Indie Award Show

-Showcases

-Contests

-An Online/Print Magazine

-A Online Indie Radio Station

-A More Advanced IMLTV

-A Charitable Giving Organization

As you can see I and the IML staff have a ton of work ahead of us.  A
lot of networking, dinero and teamwork is going to be needed to
successfully launch these desired items.  But this is what you can
expect from IndieMusicLounge.Com in the future to come.

Peace & Luv,

B. Marcel

I apologize for the lateness things have been a little hectic.  Here is
the link to Issue 18:

http://www.indiemusiclounge.com/archives/issue18.html

Hey all, hope all is well for you.  We are undergoing big changes @
IndieMusicLounge.Com and can't wait to let you fully in the know about
them.  Until then check out this month's newsletter here:

http://indiemusiclounge.com/archives/issue17.html

Peace & Luv,

B. Marcel

We at IndieMusicLounge.Com would like to take this time to thank each
and every person subscribing to our monthly newsletter and to wish you
all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Peace and Love,

B. Marcel and the IML Staff


P.S. ~ The regular postings for this group will continue in January '08.

Join the eleven new members of IndieMusicLounge.Com's new beta social
network.  You can post music, videos and more.  Start your own groups
and forum discussions or communicate with musicians just like you or
use your personal profile to promote your bands.  Take the step and
join in on all the fun at http://imcafe.ning.com