June 17,
2009
Newsletter
#97
Hello from Ariel!
In This Week's Issue:
- Tons of Cyber PR Artists are Touring!
- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CLIENT - Icelandic
Artists
- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VIDEO
- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RESOURCES: A BLOG, A
PODCAST, & A STATION
- New Media Pioneer: Jennifer Adriene
Burks of Plugged In Television
Tons of Cyber PR Artists are
Touring!
If you would like to know when one of our
artists are coming to your are its quite easy to
do:
Login – Go to the “My Infoâ€ð tab, scroll to down
to the “Regionsâ€ð section. From the drop down menu
bar you can select the specific City and State you
are in.
Then check the box marked “Please send info
about clients with events in my regions- Check
this box if you would like to receive details
(show date, venue, ticket price, etc.) for clients
coming to your areaâ€ð
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and save
changes.
This will then let us know to notify you when
any of our artists will be playing in your
area.
Once you receive notification of a band coming
to your area you are given the option to request
to be put on the list to attend the show, or even
interview the band while they are in your
town.
If you are still having trouble selecting your
region please email contact_at_arielpublicity_dot_com
and we can get it done for you.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CLIENT - Icelandic
Artists
Ólafur
Arnalds – ReykjavÃÊk,
Iceland Genre:
Classical, Indie, Electronica http://arielpublicity.net/clients/2599
At only 21 years of age, Ólafur Arnalds is
Iceland's latest export. Having already sold out
The Barbican Hall in London, toured major European
festivals and having opened for Sigur Rós on their
most recent European tour, the future seems bright
for this young, extraordinary talent.
MAMMÚT -
ReykjavÃÊk, Iceland
 Genre: Pop,
Rock http://www.arielpublicity.net/clients/2583

Mammút is an Icelandic band that has been
playing since late 2003. They’ve released 2
albums, “Mammútâ€ð and “Karkariâ€ð. The sophomore
album, Karkari, was nominated for the “Best albumâ€ð
at the Icelandic musibac awards 2009.
Sunna Gunnlaugs
- ReykjavÃÊk, Iceland
 Genre: Jazz http://www.arielpublicity.net/clients/2579

The Washington Post described her music as
possessing “such timeless virtues as lyricism and
grace… elegantly bridges soul-searching passages
with uncluttered swing.â€ð On her latest CD, "Songs
from Iceland" she confirms that assessment by
re-imagining 5 Icelandic folk-songs for jazz
quartet, adding new perspective to Time Out New
York's statement that Gunnlaugs is “proof that
jazz is as much a part of the picture as the pop
of Björk or SigurRos.â€ð Her next recording is
scheduled for June in New York amidst US
tour-dates.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VIDEO
"Svefnsykt" by
MAMMÚT Genre: Pop, Rock http://www.arielpublicity.net/clients/2583
Mammút
is an Icelandic band that has been playing since
late 2003. They’ve released 2 albums, “Mammútâ€ð and
“Karkariâ€ð. The sophomore album, Karkari, was
nominated for the “Best albumâ€ð at the Icelandic
music awards 2009.
http://cyberprvideo.blip.tv/#2220656
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RESOURCES: A BLOG, A
PODCAST, & A STATION
Featured Blog: AJ Supreme World
Famous http://ajsupreme.blogspot.com/
AJ Supreme is here to keep you updated with the
latest Entertainment-Hip Hop-Rap-R&B &
Gospel Music news around the world. You will be
able to hear new music first, album reviews,
upcoming movies, who sang it better, rumors,
videos, fashion and so much more.
Featured Podcast: Dark Compass
Podcast http://www.darkcompass.com/
A weekly show containing some of the best
Independent and Podsafe Music, with Comment on
Culture, Technology and anything else that takes
his fancy Established back in December 2004, a
proud Member of Podshow, and a member of the
Association of Music
Podcasting.
Featured Internet
Radio: React Radio http://www.live365.com/stations/robcreighton
React is radio without borders. React
is redefining the Hit Radio listening experience
by mixing the best of today's Pop Hits with
unsigned and underpromoted artists and classic
hits from the 90's and 80's!
New Media Pioneer: Jennifer Adriene
Burks of Plugged In Television
www.myspace.com/pluggedinonspnn http://twitter.com/PluggedinTV
Plugged In is a music entertainment show
featuring local and national acts performing in
the Twin Cities. We interview musicians and tape
their performances for your viewing pleasure!
Check us out on St. Paul Neighborhood Network
Channel 15 and Minneapolis Television Network. We
will produce one episode per month that will air
four times each month (once a week). We're
launching a new website this summer!
Q: What are your favorite blogs/audio blogs
featuring new music do you like to
visit?
A: The
Syndicate http://www.thesyn.com/blog/
The Syndicate is an independent music and
entertainment marketing company in New Jersey. It
is a great site to hear about upcoming music
releases and events. They cover an eclectic mix of
music genres. Whenever I check out the site, I
know I will discover something fresh.
Nylon Magazine, http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=blog
Nylon is a fusion of music, pop culture and
fashion. I can’t stop reading the blog, because
the images are pure eye candy. Bright and
colorful. I always look forward to reading the
music reviews. It is a wonderful indulgence.
The Current, http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/
The Current is a staple for any hip, young
music lover in the Twin Cities. What I love most
about The Current is the element of surprise. They
keep you guessing. You may hear a classic Al Green
song followed by Lady Sovereign’s latest
single.
Q: What inspired you to start
the site?
A: My best friend and I took
a roadtrip to Pennsylvania to see one of our
favorite bands. We managed to get front row for
the concert. Looking around seeing the excitement
and feeling the energy of the crowd, the lightbulb
went off. This is what people want to see. They
want to get closer to their favorite musicians and
bands. We can help give them the access. We want
to show viewers what keeps their favorite
musicians motivated and drives the passion behind
the music..
Q: What do you think is the
impact of blogs, internet radio, and podcasts on
independent music?
A: Blogs,
internet radio and podcasts have made the music
industry a more level playing field for
independent artists. Promotion is crucial to
succeeding in the business. These tools are
providing a way for up-and-coming artists to get
their music out there. It shows you promotion
doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective. With
a little determination, independent artists can
really make a name for themselves.
Q:
When you started your station, did you anticipate
that blogs would have such an upscale trend as it
does now?
A: When we started the show,
social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace
were popular. I felt it was a powerful tool for
marketing, because you could reach a large amount
of people quickly and inexpensively. I think blogs
are appealing, because people enjoy hearing about
the lives of others. I think we like being nosey.
I’ll admit it, I love being nosey! It’s a
journalist’s job to be nosey, right?
Q:
What are the ultimate goals you wish to achieve
through your site?
A: We want to
open viewers eyes to artists they may have never
given a shot. We cover a wide variety of music
genres. Sometimes we only listen to what we know
we like, because it’s safe. So we won’t be
disappointed. If we opened up, we might find
something that totally transforms the way we
think. Just working with other crew members has
opened my eyes to new artists. It’s such an
exciting feeling to discover new music. Our major
goal this summer is to launch a new official
website. Please, check out http://www.myspace.com/pluggedinonspnn
for updates!
ABOUT US
Ariel Hyatt is the founder of Ariel Publicity
& Cyber PR, a digital public relations firm
that connects clients to the new media including
blogs, podcasts, Internet radio stations and
social networking sites. Over the past 13 years
she has represented over 1,435 musicians and
bands.
Educating musicians is her passion and several
times a year, she leads workshops teaching her
strategy of combining social networking with
Internet marketing to help clients grow larger
fanbases and earn more money.
Her first book Music Success in Nine Weeks was
released in June 2008. "Sound Advice," her
bi-weekly ezine and Internet TV series currently
reaches an audience of over 10,000 music
professionals. She is a contributing blogger for
Music Think Tank, and Know The Music Biz.
Sign Up here: http://www.arielpublicity.com
CONTACT & INFO
Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR 389 12th
Street Brooklyn, NY 11215
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