Read Me First

Feb 1, 2007 at 10:39 AM
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Hello,

Welcome to the first Columbia A&R blog. This is the central point of our A&R community where both our staff from the label and unsigned acts are connected. Have a look at our neighbourhood to see what the new bands are doing, and visit the blogs from within the label.

If you want to see what we're about and who we are, have a look at our blogs. Over time I'm sure you'll find ground breaking insight into the music business and artists, you'll probably also find a load of random blogs on just about anything.

You're likely to find blurry gig pics and mobile phone videos. Who knows though, you may find that the better connected within the labels publish a few little gems of content that you'll want to get your hands on.

We don't want demo CD's anymore, that's what part of this is about. It takes ages for you to do, they get lost and it's a waste of plastic. Register your blog and be part of our on-line community. You will be directly connected to us and everyone else who's in the community. That's the other reason for this, the artist community being closer to the labels they want to be involved with.

So who am I talking about when we say we (at the label)? Well, you already know me and if you don't read my personal blog to find out who I am. It's a literary roller coaster of stuff, insightful comment and links to videos/music that entertains me. We also have:

Mike - Head of Columbia Records

Ollie - A&R

Marc - A&R

Steve - A&R

Mike P - A&R

I will be circling our community listening out for your offerings .Then I can pluck out the best with the hopes of presenting you to our A&R chaps and maybe work with you further to do something with you music.

So it's all about your blogs, what's going to be happening here? I will do whatever features I can think of and put my Columbia preferences on here to see what you're thoughts are.

So, start leaving comments and get talking to each other and the label.

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way to go!

hey guys, would be much appreciated if you would have a wee listen to some of our stuff. cheers.

Columbia Demos replied to fightingwithwire’s comment:
Mar 29, 2007
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Already have, you're tracks off Man Vs Monster are circulating the label.

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Hello Columbia, i know Dan and Nick have given you stuff. Not sure if you've heard this new version of aliens though: http://www.roadtov.com/profile/10057

Good Afternoon....

Vertigo Shelves have posted 2 tracks if you care to have a listen..: )

This is such a great new way of doing A&R work. Please stop by our blog. We have three songs up and some pictures up from Hard Rock Live in Orlando. We would love some feed back. Thank you for the new oppurtunity for unsigned artists.

Love & Mayhem

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How annoying it must be to get 27 comments a minute all saying "check out mi band lolz sign us up we're da best!"

...Well, I'm grinning now. 'Cause here's another. Come check Pulkse out... We have 5 songs up and a handful of pictures and we're looking for your input. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Pulkse

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Hey Folks!

This is a great idea. A new (and hopefully better) avenue to communicate with you folks. Thanks for working this way. And... thanks for checking out our music.

Thanks for this!! eveyrbody need an oportunity and there are lots of artists around ;) ,I have a bunch of them at my profile so people take a listen and leave your comments for the songs.

Cause the music plays forever :)

Hey hows things people?I bet this is the first time anyones asked you this hahah.Check out my music.Thank you

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Sounds like an interesting experiment. I hope it really does mean that indie music will be heard by the labels and, if we're lucky, in time we might actually have decent radio again were every song doesn't sound the same.

I'm new here ....are you ok with pop music :-) ...check out my song lonelygirl ...and dance on She's Expensive....

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Hey Guys!
This is really fantastic. Bravo. I'm so excited to see this kind of thing happening. It would be much appreciated if you guys would check out the songs on my blog HERE. any feedback would be tremendously appreciated.
Cheers!
Nicholas Wright

Nicholas Wright- Fistful of Sorrow
Nicholas Wright - Take Me Someplace
Nicholas Wright - Open 24 Hour Tragedy

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we most certainly are the tops! come listen to our brand new song and don't deny us the right to be famous...

:)

This is a cool concept. If it hooks up even one artist, it will have proven itself. Props for taking the initiative...and why aren't you listening to my music instead of reading this?

John Havlicek (The Blue Collar Band)

Hi, I'm Chachi a 19 year old singer from the bay area, check out my music. I'd love some feedback.

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Big Cock - The Hardest Band in the Land wrote:
Mar 31, 2007
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Big Cock was meant to be. Lifelong friends Dave Henzerling (a.k.a. David Michael-Philips - King Kobra, Keel, Lizzy Borden) and drummer John Covington, along with the "Bad Motherf**ker" himself, Robert Mason (Lynch Mob, Cry of Love) and fellow partner in crime, Colby, followed their collective destinies to form a kick-ass rock 'n roll band that could only be called Big Cock. Recorded at a secret location in the middle of the southwest desert during the summer of 2005 Big Cock's debut CD "Year of the Cock" was the record rock fans had been waiting for. Now, 2006 heralds the second, highly anticipated sophomore epic - the self-titled album "Big Cock". It is the sum total of 3 decades of road-tested hard rock and solid proof that these guys will never, ever grow up. You can't ignore Big Cock - you know you love it, so come on and join the party...

Loud, crude, rude, arrogant, pompous and aggressive arena rock is not dead...it is alive and well and called Big Cock. If you like your rock hard, Big Cock delivers all the show, swagger, musicianship and fun that rock 'n roll is supposed to be, complete with songs you can sing along to. No emo-screamo or stare-at-your-shoes whining here, just solid rock 'n roll performed by real men. Don't take our word for it, have a piece of Big Cock for yourself and see how good it tastes. Big Cock. Love it! Live it! Worship it!

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Our Digital Distribution Technology is better than yours ;)

Riot Life "Revolutions Reloaded" May 1, 2007

We have no competition.

hey i think it's awesome that you guys are doing this! much respect!

plus i wanted to ask if you could check out my track on my page and give me some feedback? thanks guys! = )

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Hey - we're Dastards - from the UK. More info here Dastards Online

"Listen to Queen and you can tell its Freddie. Listen to the Dastards and you can tell that it's Wake".

"There was a snarly Britishness to his voice"

"This guy is something quite special, very special, frighteningly special!"

Just finished our new EP... the response has been amazing, heard about this site the other day... thought it would be great way to have fans and industry listen to our sounds...lining up a few shows in the next few months, tour for the summer is the plan... will keep you in the loop... oh Manhattan Leaders Gone Bad Ass....

xoxo
Najuah

Hi im Jazmine im 14 years old and i was wondering can you be any age to be signed? Because i want a career in singing and i want to start now! Soon i will be putting my demo tracks on my blog so keep checking for them!

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This is Giorgio Onorato Aquilani, a 24 year old guy whose life, work, mind and feelings have always been influenced by music.

I self produced some tracks written by myself and I wonder if they might ever have a space into music world…

You can check some at my myspace page www.myspace.com/aquilani

Thanks in advance for dedicating me this precious time.

Giorgio

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please do feel free to take a gander @ me blog!

cheers

ANdy (fb)

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Great to see a major taking an initiative like this.
I don't have much in my blog right now but if you'd be interested to hear some tracks there are links from my website at....
http://neiloconnor.bravehost.com/Songs.html here
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Neil

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okay well im new to this music community and ive just turned 13...
i love to sing and am going to work hard to see what i can offer to the music business. x

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Torn Asunder here... It's great to see a label embracing new technology and using it, instead of running scared!!!!

Anyways, Torn Asunder is happy to link to our VOX blog, as well as our Website and our MySpace site. Feedback always appreciated!!!

ROCK 'N' ROLL IS BACK AND TORN ASUNDER ARE LEADING THE WAY

Just joined in, a lot to explore on this site, check my page out if you've got time....

Hi Guys

Good idea this...congratulations!!

its so much easy to use and beautiful than myspace. (well the songs could apear on a player too...haha)

We Loved!

Thankyou for your comment, nice to know my taste in guitar effects is appreciated =)

Yeah, I've heard Death in Vegas a few times. "Dirge" is indeed a great tune.

I'll be uploading a few more tunes soon, keep in touch!

Hey wsup? This is a good idea..you guys thought u were swamped at the office? Wait till this site really gets poppin..lol

When you get a chance, check out my pg. I've uploaded new single titled "Passion Party"

Let me know what you think
Thanks

S.B

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Thank you for coming up with such a great idea. Please give our songs a little and let us know what you think. thanks!

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MY NAME IS KALLION AND I AM AN UP N COMING RAP ARTIST/PRODUCER FROM CHICAGO AND I WAS WONDERING IF U HAVE TIME

COULD U CHECK OUT MY MUSIC

LET ME KNOW WHAT U THINK

Hey How Are You I think this is a good idea and i hope its sucessful.Im a young HipHop Artist from london when you have time if you check out my material and give me some feedback it would really appreciated thanks for your time

Stay Blessed

JSB

Hi. I'm a new artist in the neighborhood. My name is Chachi. Please check out my material. I sing R&B, and many other genres of music, as funny as it sounds on the other end of the spectrum I love singing the old standards as well. I am definately interested in a crossover later down the line to the Spanish music world. Please give me some feedback on my current work. Thank You for your time.

Love,

CHACHI

Hi, We're Thermal And A Quarter from Bangalore, India.

Thanks for creating the forum for artists around the world.

Do check our stuff out. Thanks for your time. Cheers!

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HIYA,

MY NAME IS BRADLEY SAY I AM A SINGER / SONGWRITER OF POP/R&B/ROCK/DANCE/AND A MIX OF EVERYTHING.

I AM CURRENTLY RECORDING MY DEBUT ALBUM "0901" AND HAVE WORKED WITH ESSEX RECORDS, THE LABEL AND RECENTLY THE U.S RAPPER BUMMY CHUCKLES ON A REMIX OF MY TRACK "ROCKSTAR".

I HAVE ALSO HAD BRILLIANT FEEDBACK AT MY LINK http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/BradleySay

CHECK OUT MY PAGE...
OR MY MYSPACE WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BRADLEYSAYMUSIC

BRAD...

Fantastic idea! A real positive step in the next generation on music.

I'd like to introduce you to my band JETSTREAM LOVERS. We're from Bristol, UK and we're a mix of electropop and indie rock. Two genres that I really love, and don't feel get mixed up as much as they should! I like to think of our music as having the soul and personality of indie, but with the sexy dancefloor vibe and clarity of electro. I've uploaded a few demo tracks to our fancy new blog, please feel free to drop buy and have a listen!

Ross Tregenza, Jetstream Lovers