Music Marketing and self promotion tips

Jennifer Grassman is an Alternative Pop singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas. Her sound is a unique blend of Tori Amos, Sara Bareilles, and Amy Lee with a twist of Goth and Doris Day. Did I just say, Doris Day and Goth in the same sentence? Yes, I did.





Listen to the full Audio interview at All Indie Magazine: http://www.allindiemagazine.net/2011/01/music-and-live-interview-with-jennifer.html


Or


The Great Unknowns Presents:


http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2011-01-21T09_17_16-08_00





FREE CONCERT


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Coming this January 30th is another Great Unknowns Showcase featuring:


The Alternates


[BREN]


Tangent Transmission


Nobody Gets Killed (CD release party!)





Location: The Mezz, 501 South Spring Street,


Los Angeles, CA 90013, (213) 489-1783


Doors open at 7pm


Show starts at 8pm


NO COVER!





GRAMMY'S WEEK


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On Friday, Feb 11th, we have a big announcement regarding The Great Unknowns Presents at the biggest networking event of the year during Grammy's week, so if you are a musician, a music industry professional, or apart of the media, or just a lover of music you are invited to attend:





It's only $10 if you pre-order and $20 at the door:


http://events.linkedin.com/LOS-ANGELES-Biggest-Networking-Power/pub/456875





HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE!

The Home of Caribbean Hip/hop MT is Los Angeles best Caribbean Hip Hop Artist. The swag he bring to the Hip Hop World is Rich and full of Energy ,MT is known in Los Angeles ca, and Belize city. MT is available for all events such as concert, clubs, parties, opening act, Artist features etc. www.dbsworldrecords.com

Very informative interview. Must listen

Introducing, Black Circles. This alt rock band-trio is reminiscent of famous bands like Foo Fighters, Blink 182, and Queens of the Stone Age, but they give their own unique spin to music. Lead singer, Dan Josman of the Black Circles makes a special guest appearance on the show for an exclusive in-depth audio interview to talk about his band and his new CD only on The Great Unknowns Presents. http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com Listen to a full audio interview with Dan including a special 4-track music feature from Black Circles debut self-titled EP, including their hit single, "Little Girl". Other songs on this episode include, "Final Straw", "Hey, you" and "S.O.L.". Read a pre-launch CD review and a transcript of our interview at: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/09/interview-with-dan-josman-of-black.html

Listen to runner up band from Mt. SAC's 1st Annual Battle of the Bands. They surpassed 14 other bands to finish in the 2nd spot. This says a lot about how good a band that has only been together for five months. \n\nPersonally, I was disappointed they didn't win the BOTB event. Talent scouts were more interested in FOREWALLS than any other performer. \n\nListen to an exclusive 4-track preview with a special guest appearence with the band, right here: http://thegreatunknowns.podOmatic.com/entry/2010-04-23T08_17_14-07_00\n\nRead my exclusive interview with the band:\nhttp://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/04/introducing-rocks-best-new-and-unheard.html\n\nThanks for checking out this weeks episode. \n \nFollow The Great Unknowns Presents at http://twitter.com/great_unknowns

Heather McDonal's About.com site for anyone interested in getting into the music business - especially useful for independents

Vogue In The Movement is a catchy Pop Indie Rock band from Bakersfield, CA. They released their first EP in 2008 and they ve generated nearly 2 million hits in little over one year. Their music may be a little trendy and commerical, but their fun. If you like Fall Out Boy or Green Day, you will dig VITM.

Low Budget Self Promotion strategies for the independent artist or unsigned band.

Today on episode 79, The Great Unknowns Presents is interviewing one of the most respected and most recognized names in professional music. Introducing, Lea Reis. She is not only a music producer and musical engineer, she is also a very talented singer and songwriter. Lea makes a special trip to the studio to talk about her new EP and about some of the famous artists she's worked with. As a special treat, we get a special glimpse of her new album, "In my World". Lea Res is an ol'skool R&B and soul artist that brings back that sound that is familiar to artists like Brandy, TLC, Monica, and somewhat compares to other artists like Keyshia Cole and Ashanti Listen to a 30-minute audio interview with Lea Reis and a special 4-track music feature from Lea Reis's brand new EP entitled "In my World". Listen to the full interview with Lea Reis here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com Read a mini-bio of Lea Reis on Great Unknowns Music Exposé http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/09/lea-reis-bringing-back-little-soul.html

If you like the East Coast Independent music scene, these guys will absolutely blow you away. I'm not even kidding. Remove all distractions and put your headphones on or download it to your iPod or mp3 player and enjoy 20 minutes of the best music you've heard in awhile. Listen to a full audio interview with Auyon and a special 4-track music feature from Darlingside's brand new release entitled "EP 1". http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-27T08_52_12-07_00 Interview with Auyon of Darlingside: "Turning Classical into pure East Coast Alt Rock" http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-with-darlingside-turning.html See other featured artists like this at http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com

Female artists from Los Angeles seem to be a dime-a-dozen. Many of them seem to blend together and sound-a-like, but out of the mundane there is, Jenna Bryson. If you enjoy music by Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, and Alanis Morisette, you will love Jenna Bryson. Listen to a special 4-track music feature from Jenna Bryson's soon-to-be-released self-titled EP at: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-20T06_31_34-07_00 Read my exclusive interview with Jenna Bryson, go to: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-with-jenna-bryson-more-than.html You can check her out LIVE at the first ever GREAT UNKNOWNS PRESENTS INDIE SHOWCASE on September 30 at The Talking Stick in Venice For more information, go to: http://events.thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/

Listen to a special episode introducing Johanna Chase! This is different than any of my typical shows, because this is a music plus in-depth audio interview with one of music's best unknown female artists. Listen to a special 30-minute interview and 5-track music preview: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-13T09_37_13-07_00 Read her bio and review of Johanna Chase while you listen to my special in-depth audio interview with Johanna http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/08/musics-best-kept-secret-johanna-chase.html Johanna Chase will be performing at The Great Unknowns Presents Indie Showcase in Venice, CA on Sept 30. Watch 6 of the best artists perform live on one stage from 7-10pm For details go to: http://events.thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/ I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!

Frankie Biggz is a talented music creator and record producer. He s produced some of the most prolific music of today s modern era. He s worked with big names such as Kenye West, Puff Daddy, Mariah Carey, Brittney Spears, Juanes, and many more. Currently, Biggz represents the newer talent including Laura Steel, IreneB, and Notforgotten.

If you like Amy Lee of Evanescence, you will fall in love with Klayrssa of Chamber of Echoes. Enjoy a 4-track preview with a special guest appearence \n\nhttp://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-05T07_04_39-08_00 \n\nChamber of Echoes is an industrial band that embodies the essence of a powerful singer with a gothic dose of musical melodies which make this music artist a force to be reckoned with. If Amy Lee of Evanescence and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails were fused together in an accidental transporter incident, the result would be the birth of Klaryssa Korok, the heart and soul of Chamber of Echoes. \n\nRead my exclusive interview with Klayrssa at: \nhttp://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/02/unbound-and-set-free-interview-with.html \n\nThank you for making The Great Unknowns Presents grow to 42,577 subscribers! \nInvite everyone to this group and make it grow even larger and surpass my goal of 129,000 subscribers to make this the number one podcast in America!

If Amy Lee of Evanescence and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails were fused together in some Sci-Fi accidental Star Trek like transporter incident, the result would be the birth of Klaryssa Korok, the heart and soul of Chamber of Echoes. Chamber of Echoes sound embodies industrial and gothic influence. Go to: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

Rena Wren is a small town girl from Hot Springs, Arkansas with a big city voice that compares closely with big names like Taylor Swift, Jewel, Aimee Man, and Norah Jones. Listen to a special 4-track preview with a special guest appearence. Listen to Rena Wren and more great artists at http://greatunknownspresents.com

From his native country of France, Robert Lauri joins me in the studio to talk about his latest music releases from the CD s entitled, The Other Side of Robert Lauri, United Souls, C est Lui, J y Crois Encore, and of course you will hear music from his latest releases. Listen to the complete audio interview at http://greatunknownspresents.com

Check out this kick-ass metalcore duo from the OC, California. Female front-man, Belle Roko has the voice of an angel, combined with crushing guitar, beats, and growls from Eski will have you head banging for more: Listen to this 4-track preview with special guest: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-26T07_01_41-08_00 Also, read this weeks featured interview with Eski of the metalcore duo, Morphine Killer http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/02/painful-truth-of-morphine-killer.html

Debutants is one of pop rock s newest discoveries that is working their way up from nothing to one of the best unheard talents since Green Day emerged. With the help of grammy-nominated Platnium record producer, Matt Goldman, they are poised to do just that. Need I say more? Listen to my newest episode and find out why they are the next big thing: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-05T07_01_47-08_00 Read the raw and honest truth. An in-depth interview with power pop rock sensation: Debutaunts http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-cant-we-have-fun-interview-with.html

Black Shades is the newest Electronica / Grindcore / Experimental Rock band to come out of London, England. They do not have a complete album in release as of yet, but their talent suggests the maturity of a more experienced band worth following. \n \nListen right here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-12T01_06_45-08_00 \n \nRead my exclusive interview with the band: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/03/blades-shades-interview-geek-trio-band.html \n \nDon't miss a single episode. Add this show to your iPod: http://bit.ly/cExp9S \n