Debbie Hennessey: Links

Music Biz Sites

Debbie's Sonicbids EPK!: Debbie's electronic press kit on Sonicbids!
Orlando Rios - graphic design: I highly recommend Orlando if you need any kind of graphic design work done. Orlando created all the artwork for my Good As Gone, Winter Wonderland and Hallelujah releases. All of the cd artwork, layout, posters, advertising, postcards, logos, etc. In addition to all of my music designs I've worked with him at two other companies. We've worked together for about 10 years now and he rocks so if you need some graphic design done, he's the man!
Music First Coalition: For over 80 years corporate radio has not paid one cent to artists when they play their song over the air - the same songs that attract millions of listeners and millions of advertising dollars to their stations. Sound recordings such as songs played on the radio, are the only performable copyrighted works that do not have a performance right in the United States. Books, plays, dance performances, movies and TV programs all have a full performance right. This is particularly unfair to artists who don't write their own songs. Bill HR848 was recently introduced in Congress and would close this loophole in the copyright law and ensure that AM and FM radio fairly compensate artists when their music is played on the radio. Please, please, please visit the website to get the facts and send an email or call your representatives and tell them you support this bill.
Copyright Alliance: The Copyright Alliance believes that copyright law promotes creativity and job creation and strengthens the U.S. economy. Those who create, render, and publish copyrighted works rely on the copyright law and its enforcement, for their creative and financial success. Without it, these creators would likely cease to exist, or at the very least, cease to produce these important works that are enjoyed by billions of people around the world.
NARAS - The GRAMMYS: Debbie is a voting member of the NARAS.
Sound Exchange: Sound Exchange collects digital streaming royalties for performance artists and sound recording copyright owners. This is different than ASCAP, BMI or SESAC, which collects the writer/publisher royalty from radio, tv, film. There is still no law that collect royalties for performers and sound recording owners from radio, which is why we still need to pass bill HR848 the congress. This is also only for online radio that is 'inactive' meaning the listener can not change the song. In other words places like MySpace, Facebook, etc. are exempt and don't pay any royalties. If you are a digital online radio station playing my songs, I thank you and PLEASE turn in your play sheets so I can get some coin!
ASCAP: One of three Performing Rights Organizations. ASCAP, BMI & SESAC collect royalites for the songwriter and publisher of a song. ASCAP is the one I belong to.
Indie Band Manager & Indie Office: This is the database tool that I use and it rocks!
Go Girls Music: Cuz Chicks Rock! Love these gals. Lots of great info and support for female artists.
Sonicbids: Electrionic Press Kits and Submission service. It works!
UnderlineMedia: Website and Database Design and Development and all around great guy!
Songsalive!: Another great group to belong to. Lots of showcases and support for songwriters all over the world.
Music Submit: Internet publicity for musicians. They submit your site to search engines and other sites for very low price. Works great!!! Try it!
Music Dish: All the music industry news you need to know.
Music Dish - mi2n: This is where you post your news for Music Dish.
Bob Baker's Buzz Factor: Bob has lot's of great tips, books, cds, etc. on ways to promote your music. Be sure to sign up for his free newsletter.
The Musicians Atlas: Really great directory of music resources.
Music Connection Magazine: Every other week for the last 20+ years and every issue is a mini-directory.
Indie 911: indie911 is one a popular independent music destinations on the Internet, featuring over 30,000 artists and labels, over 140,000 song and film titles, over 52,000 members, and averaging nearly 3.5 million monthly page views. indie911 provides original programming, artist services programs, and a social network for artists to interact directly with their audiences and find new avenues of exposure and revenue.
Article Circulation: Article and press release newswire. Great place to post your news releases. Also a great place for websites to find articles and releases on every subject.
DiscMakers: CD replicators - they did both my cds.
BMI: Performing Rights Organization. P, BMI & SESAC collect royalites for the songwriter and publisher of a song.
SESAC: Performing Rights Organization. P, BMI & SESAC collect royalites for the songwriter and publisher of a song.
Nashville Muse: Weekly songwriter's newsletter from Nashville. Who's playing where, workshops, events.
Nashville Songwriters Association International: The NSAI is the world's largest not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to serving songwriters of all genres of music. NSAI operates workshops in more than 100 cities throughout the U.S. and four other countries.
MusiciansOnly: A FREE and Easy-to-Use website that helps musicians to connect with each other and the public. Great e-zine with featured artists and news. MusiciansOnly.net named Debbie the Featured Country Artist for April 2007.
Indie Music Lounge: IndieMusicLounge.Com is dedicated to becoming your source for all of your musical needs as an indie. Search this site and our affiliated sites and programs and load up on all of these great offers designed specifically with you in mind-IndieMusicians!
Crack The Whip Promotions: NYC street teams and promotions company. Currently, Mandy is putting 700 of my postcards into their killer promo bags that they will hand out at this years CMJ events in Oct 06.
Press Release Info: Based in the UK, Barry Wade offers artists a cool place to post their latest news release.
CarWax Productions: My friend from Philly! Scriptwriter, video producer, DJ, he does it all.
LA 411 & New York 411: The number one directories for film, tv, commercial and video production for over 25 years.
LAWIM: LA Women In Music - men are also very welcome.
Just Plain Folks: Musicians networking site
Indie Artists Services: Resource guide