MP3 Musicgrams in Vancouver Sun Article

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=9016da35-a01e-4025-9a42-28d6e968c87d

Pair of B.C. indie music companies offer free downloadsRock Royalty Records and Munch Music run against the wind Article Tools

Marke Andrews, Vancouver SunPublished: Tuesday, February 20, 2007

While the big record companies fight a losing battle with consumers who download their artists' tracks, startup music companies welcome the trend, some making everything in their limited catalogue free for the taking.
Many labels will offer free samples from their CDs, letting you download a few tracks. But two B.C. businesses, run by young musician-entrepreneurs, want everything to be available.
Victoria-based Rock Royalty Records, run by two 24-year-old musicians, is making the catalogues of all four of its artists free for downloads. This includes only one complete CD, but co-owners Danton Jay and Nic Whitehouse plan to have more as the business grows.
Munch Music, located in Delta, has the same policy. Company general manager Taylor Van Zant, who's all of 17, offers free downloads of tracks by seven acts, including his band Van Paul and the Forever Reds, although it's up to the bands if they want to give their music away or charge for it.
If you give away the music, what's in it for the artists?
The artists get free promotion, a chance to air their music and, in theory, more opportunities to play live.
And if you're giving away the music, how can the music company make any money?
In the case of Rock Royalty, which manages its artists, it gets a cut of the income the acts make at their live shows.
"We're doing all the middleman stuff, so bands don't need promoters, managers, agents, people who dress them up or do their makeup," says Jay. "We're doing everything in-house.
"The harder we work for them, the more money we make. Everybody wins."
Over at Munch Music, revenue comes from acts using the Munch recording studio, a company store that sells CDs and clothing, and from music students who go to Munch for lessons. The company, run by Van Zant and his mother, Dawn, also makes income from advertising links for their MP3Musicgrams, musical snippets, some by established artists, which people can listen to but not keep on their computers.
"For us, [the free downloads] are free advertising, showing people what our studio is capable of and what kind of artists we can produce," says Van Zant.
Rock Royalty's Jay says the goal is to have full CDs for download, although thus far only Machina, whose members include Jay and Whitehouse, has one available.
"With some of the bands, we're releasing a few tracks at a time as they compile an album," says Jay. "From a marketing standpoint, that allows us to have a new bunch of songs to present to radio stations and MuchMusic."
Even though the music is all available for free, Rock Royalty will still sell CDs at its online store for those who want to support their favourite acts and for those who want the entire package in their hands.
Jay and Whitehouse, who operate their business from the Victoria house they share, believe artists can thrive because they have the freedom to record whatever music they want, producing it themselves using professional or home studios, without feeling pressure from a label to turn out a top-30 song. Similarly, his company does not have the record production and promotion overhead incurred by the big record companies when they try to break new acts.
To make money on live dates, Rock Royalty is focusing on B.C. and Alberta, setting up tours for acts which would hit the best club in each town and tying up only a few hours between stops.
"By having enough bands, we can create a constant flow of bands on the road playing these shows," says Jay.
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© The Vancouver Sun 2007

new MP3 Uploads daily at mp3musicgrams.com from indie pop to rock to hip hop

We are seeing and hearing more and more uploads on www.mp3musicgrams.com from a lot of new artists and indie labels as well
the musicgrams are getting around
some recent uploads worth hearing :

indie pop artist - "No Connection" by Phil Lomac with
lyrics - "They say there's no connection" - but he definitely connects with anyone who listens to him

and Champagne Francis with " Old Vampires" - catchy chorus is the best part of this song and would be what would grab listeners

Recent uploads by John Batdorf - reminders of the great music of the 60's with a new spin

A few uploads worth hearing - Folk Rock artist

Home Again by John Batdorf and even better is his song "I Don't Always Win "- haunting and profound lyrics
worth sending to others to check out if you like the genre

MP3Musicgrams.com - “Say I Love You with Music” with New Valentines Music Ecards

Artists can Upload Music and Fans can choose an MP3, Valentines Graphics or Upload their own Photo and Send out to that Special Someone


MP3Musicgrams.com, a free music MP3 site featuring music uploads, graphics and Musicgrams, presents new Valentines ideas to encourage music fans to spread the love, and of course music, online. Music fans can choose an MP3 of any artist, band or label and select a new Valentines graphic or upload a Valentines photo of their own, add it to the MP3 audio file and send it out to 10 friends at once. This new user friendly Musicgram ecard makes music sharing the ideal way to send that special someone personalized and customized messages from the heart. What better way to say I love you than with music?



MP3 Musicgrams offer artists and bands and labels in all musical genres from blues to rock, rap or country, an opportunity to upload their song, photo or image, band or artist description and a link to their web site. Both the artist and their fans can send out and share the Music in the form of a personalized “Musicgram”.

Fans can choose an MP3 of their favorite artist, select an image or add one of their own and then add in a message and send out to ten friends at once.

Send Music to the one you love- Get ready to send Musicgrams for Valentines

What better way to spread the love than to send an MP3 Musicgram . You can send one of your own songs- or find one you like , choose an image , or add a personal image or photo of your own and then enter a personal message

How much more personal can you get for Valentines - send a rock, hip- hop or country MP3 and make it your style

We have new uploads every day including a lot of my own solo uploads recenlty
search for artist - Taylor Van Zant or Vacancy Claim
I write the lyrics, play the music , record the music and use MP3Musicgrams.com to get my songs out
Thats what the site is for - for new artists like me and music fans to help spread great music around

mp3musicgrams.com adds new genre for kids and family music

at the request of one of our online visitors - we have added a new category and genre for mp3 submissions for kids and family music

so please feel free to upload and send a family friendly musicgram
don't forget you can also upload a personal photo or image as well

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new uploads from Ayla Brown - well known finalist from American Idol

18-year-old singing sensation and basketball star Ayla Brown has been singing for as long as she can remember. Born July 28, 1988 to Scott P. Brown and Gail Huff, Ayla is a native of Wrentham, Massachusetts. http://www.aylabrown.com/

Check out her MP3 Musicgrams and search by artist Ayla Brown

Jingle Bell Rock… MP3Musicgrams.com Features New Holiday Music Ecards for Music Fans and Artists to Share Great Music

Jingle Bell Rock… MP3Musicgrams.com Features New Holiday Music Ecards for Music Fans and Artists to Share Great Music

Artists can Upload Music and Fans can choose Holiday Graphics or Upload their own Holiday photo and Send out to 10 Friends at Once!

For Immediate Release:

Delta, B.C. – December 6, 2006, www.MP3Musicgrams.com, a free music promotion site featuring free MP3 music uploads and Musicgrams, presents new Holiday graphics to encourage music fans to spread holiday cheer and music online. Music fans can choose an MP3 of any artist, band or label and select a new Holiday graphic or upload a Christmas or Holiday photo of their own, add it to the MP3 audio file and send it out to 10 friends at once. This new user friendly musicgram, ecard makes music sharing the ideal holiday greeting and gift.

MP3 Musicgrams offer artists and bands in all musical genres from blues to rock, rap or country an opportunity to upload their song, photo or image, band or artist description and a link to their web site. Both the artist and their fans can send out and share the Music in the form of a personalized “Musicgram”.

The site profiles MP3 Musicgrams for music fans to review as most recent downloads, most downloaded and featured MP3 of the week. The featured MP3’s are then archived on file for online visitors to see and hear some of the best musical uploads.

MP3Musicgrams.com also reminds Music Fans and Artists of their ongoing contest to win great prizes for the Holidays. The online contest started October and runs through to December 11, 2006. Artists and bands in all musical genres from rock to country to hip-hop can upload a promo MP3, image, artist description and add their website link to direct users back to their site. The contest will feature monthly prizes for the most sent MP3 Musicgrams by artists, with a grand prize of an electric or acoustic guitar to be awarded at the end. More importantly, artists and bands that upload their music get a chance to be heard by new fans and have their MP3 spread virally for global exposure. Recent winners are posted online.

Contest page: http://www.mp3musicgrams.com/contest.aspx

About MP3Musicgrams.com
http://www.mp3musicgrams.com/about_Us.aspx

MP3Musicgrams.com is a new unique free online music promotion service designed to let artists and record labels promote their music in an immediate preview format featuring their MP3, image, and band description that can be sent in a viral format, similar to a greeting card. Music fans can preview and send music without effectively downloading the MP3 and have the ability to forward the Musicgram to other friends and fans once received and opened up. Fans now have the added option of uploading their own photo/image into the MP3musicgram, making it more personal!

MySpace URL: http://www.myspace.com/mp3musicgrams

Contact:

Taylor or Dawn Van Zant
info@mp3musicgrams.com
604. 952-0400

Source: MP3Musicgrams.com

send a musicgram for Christmas - free online greetings

We are working on some new Holiday graphics so music fans can send a musicgram - an MP3Musicgram for Christmas
If you have your own Christmas or Holiday photo you can also choose to upload that and send out a song to your friends and family

Nothing says holidays better than music....

new music on mp3musicgrams.com

we keep growing and getting more and more uploads in all genres of music
this weeks featured mp3 is

"INTO YOUR OWN" , by rock band THE WELCOME MATT
we think they are great and definitley worthy of being the MP3 of the week
what are others saying about them?

"Flipping sounds as effortlessly as a Vegas dealer his cards, The Welcome Matt simultaneously defies the singer-songwriter stigma and fills the niche so well it attains an entirely fresh plane of existence." —Indie-music.com

Bill Vivino will "Change your mind" about rock

new upload on Mp3musicgrams.com- Bill Vivino will "Change your mind" about rock

he says he writes about things he feels a need to express ..
worth listening to ....
also
check oout his website at http://www.billvivino.com/

New music uploads - rap artists and rock bands - Music Fans Check them out !

Okay - so the artists are getting it- we get great new artist- indie artists and bands uploading great new music every day - like Rap artist Mac Moore and rock artist - Ferengata

Now-

we need more fans to help promote these indie artists and help spread the word ...
Music fans can preview and send music without effectively downloading the MP3 and have the ability to forward the Musicgram to other friends and fans once received and opened up. Fans now have the added option of uploading their own photo/image into the MP3musicgram, making it more personal....

new rock upload on mp3musicgrams.com- band " DownTown Mystic"

new rock upload on mp3musicgrams.com- band " DownTown Mystic"

great new uploads - DownTown Mystic rock band with 2 great songs " Turn Around & GoTurn Around & Go" and " One More Chance"

featured mp3musicgram this week - rock - Rich Hannon " Drivin'

featured mp3musicgram this week - rock - Rich Hannon " Drivin'
This weeks featured MP3 Musicgram is rock band Rich Hannon with " Drivin"
another great rock upload today- Jenn Cleary with " Little Yellow Sports Car"
this girl can Siiiiiiiiiiiiiing!

We continue to see great music by indie artists in all genres - keep on uploading and don't forget to send out your musicgram once uploaded to fans and friends and industry peers
what better way to spread the music around?

new rock upload on Mp3Musicgrams.com

worth a listen - check out GATJA- and "Filthy "
very unique rock sound
from their band bio-
GATJA-Since their inception, the band has taken a radical departure from the West Coast's musical manifesto by creating songs that embrace harmony, guitar solos, and memorable hook-laden choruses. The band managed to obtain a sound of their own while melding aggressive guitar driven riffs with acoustically inspired melodies that are all tied together by poignant and emotion-filled lyrics.

MP3MusicGrams.com Asks- Why Have Great Music Stay in Just One Space? …Spread it around

MP3MusicGrams.com Asks- Why Have Great Music Stay in Just One Space? …Spread it around

New Site For Artists and Bands in blues , rock, rap, hip-hop, jazz, pop or country an opportunity to upload their songs, photos , image, artist description to create Musicgrams as alternative to MySpace.com

For Immediate Release:

Delta, B.C. – October 27, 2006, www.MP3Musicgrams.com, a free music promotion site featuring free MP3 music uploads and Musicgrams offers bands and artists an alternative to Myspace.com with unique interactive Musicgrams to help spread great music around.

MP3Musicgrams.com is a free online music promotion service designed to let artists and record labels promote their music in an immediate preview format featuring their MP3, image, and band description that can be sent in a viral format, similar to a greeting card. Music fans can preview and send music without effectively downloading the MP3 and have the ability to forward the Musicgram to other friends and fans once received and opened up. Fans now have the added option of uploading their own photo/image into the MP3musicgram, making it more personal!

The MP3Musicgrams.com Music Fan and Artist contest officially started October 16, 2006 and runs through to December 11, 2006. Artists and bands in all musical genres from rock to country to hip-hop can upload a promo MP3, image, artist description and add their website link to direct users back to their site. The contest will feature monthly prizes for the most sent MP3 Musicgrams by artists, with a grand prize of an electric or acoustic guitar to be awarded at the end. More importantly, artists and bands that upload their music get a chance to be heard by new fans and have their MP3 spread virally for global exposure.

Contest page: http://www.mp3musicgrams.com/contest.aspx

MP3 Musicgrams offer artists and bands in all musical genres from blues to rock, rap or country an opportunity to upload their song, photo or image, band or artist description and a link to their web site. The site also selects “Featured MP3”, currently at the site’s discretion. The current featured MP3 Musicgram is an alternative rock song by Gentry Morris, entitled “Rene”.
“This is the kind of song you can see girls listening to on the radio and singing along, while driving their car, dreaming of seeing Paris – like ‘Rene’ …” says site reviewer Taylor Van Zant.

About MP3Musicgrams.com
http://www.mp3musicgrams.com/about_Us.aspx


Contact:

Taylor or Dawn Van Zant
info@mp3musicgrams.com
604. 952-0400

Source: MP3Musicgrams.com

this weeks featured mp3 - "Rene" by Gentry Morris - alternative rock

MP3Musicgrams.com- featured mp3 - "Rene" by Gentry Morris - alternative rock
Very easy to listen to - well produced
This is the kind of song you can see girls listening and singing to to on the radio, driving their car – dreaming of seeing Paris – like Rene …

our first contest winner for mp3musicgrams.com- hip hop artist

Ok music fans - we have a winner for week for our contest

song Mary Warner artist Spotrushaz
genre- HipHop

congratulations to making it to the top of the charts

music fans- reminder to send out MP3musicgrams for your favorite band

music fans- reminder to send out MP3musicgrams for your favorite band

music fans- send out the MP3 of the band you like - add in a personal photo - and send it out- the great thing is - it still has the band description-so no matter what you add in the band still gets promtoed !
Starting date: October 16, 2006, Closing Date: Dec 11, 2006
Prizes and recognition for musicians with the most downloaded MP3'sPrizes and recognition for fans that send most MP3 Musicgrams
contest details http://www.mp3musicgrams.com/contest.aspx