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RainMusic.com Review Archives
RainMusic Review is weekly update featuring the best
independent music resources on the Internet. This is an archive of past reviews. Each page represents one week
of reviews.
Archive from week of 8/3/98
RainMusic.com Featured Site:
The Association for Independent Music
AFIM (formally NAIRD) has served the independent music community for 26 years. They have over 1300 member companies
both nationally and internationally. Their mission is to establish channels for effective communication for independent
distribution. Every year, AFIM sponsors a convention attended retailers, distributors, labels and artists. While
we have always felt that AFIM's yearly membership dues made them a bit exclusive for most struggling independent
artists, one cannot deny the value of membership. The AFIM's web site is top notch. Be sure to check out AFIM
Music Mix, their monthly magazine.
Featured Article:
The Problem
with Music
Do you really want to sign a recording contract with a major label? This article points out exactly why it's important
to stay independent if at all possible. Although you may have heard a few horror stories about record deals, you've
probably never seen anything in this much detail. Warning: it's brutal! Written by Steve Albini, producer for such
bands as Nirvana, PJ Harvey, The Breeders, The Pixies, Bush, and others. This article first appeared in Maximum
Rock n' Roll #133.
Special Announcements:
Bands wanted for CD soundtrack
New Spring Publications is seeking songs for a CD compilation which will serve as a soundtrack for the soon to
be released book "Coming of Age in Babylon." The CD will be packaged with the book and distributed to
music and book stores nationally. Please send demo tapes, bios, and any other information directly to the publisher
at: New Spring Publications, 293 Franklin Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540 For more information, contact Doug De Bias by
phone at 1-800-883-7407 or email.
Pianist Resources featured at the Pianist Resource Center:
PrivateLessons.com
PrivateLessons.com is a fantastic resources for any performing musician, music student or teacher. Not only can
you as a studient easily locate a private music teacher in your area, but if you are a professional teacher, you
can review a number of music teaching jobs available across the country. Musicians, if you are available to play
weddings, receptions, or other events be sure to add your resume to their searchable database. Other features include
a daily spotlight of concerts and festivals, and very active forums for the discussion of music teaching techniques,
music study, and the exchange of ideas. PrivateLessons is a top-notch site, one any music student or teacher will
find appealing.
