UnSigned Artists/Bands

Storm2k5 · 14th April 2006, 16:35

Hello, dose any know where i can get UnSigned Artists/Bands to bradcast on my new unsigned radio! I would like to find a site where i can go on and download the songs for free legaly for me to bradcast.

Thanks Storm
Looking Forward For Some Cool Replys!

jeffy777 · 14th April 2006, 16:37

surf around here for awhile maybe:
http://www.garageband.com/

It's supposed to be "The web's largest independent music community and home to the definitive charts of the best emerging artists."

Storm2k5 · 14th April 2006, 16:48

Ye i downloaded some good songs can i boardcast them without a licance becuase its very hard to get them in the uk?

tuckerm · 14th April 2006, 18:25

You need the artists's permission to do this.

Dredd · 14th April 2006, 23:18

Check out CD Baby (CDBaby.com) too. That is a great place to find great independent artists.

You'll also need to ask for permission from the astists, and record label if they are on one, before you broadcast them.

If it's too much work going to each artist and label asking for permission you could secure a webcasting license from SoundExchange. ASCAP, BMI or SESAC webcast licenses may be needed too.

You could also broadcast through one of several 3rd party licensing entities; Live365, LoudCity or SWCast.

Since you're interested in unsigned artists, everyone you contact will probably be very happy you want to play them. So if you are willing to do some legwork you should be ok. Good luck!

Nick@ss · 15th April 2006, 06:45

licensing isnt that unreacachable in the uk,,

some good reading here.....

http://forums.streamsolutions.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=503

Storm2k5 · 15th April 2006, 13:00

God its a to much of a mess on its a absolute waist of time

tuckerm · 15th April 2006, 13:04

Then you cannot legally stream.

Storm2k5 · 15th April 2006, 13:13

Look at this a ste says: "If an artist is 'unsigned', it means that they do not have a record contract. If they are performing any music composed by a member of PRS, then you are liable for PRS payments. While you'll spot a well-known cover version, you may not spot a band covering an album track, for example."

tuckerm · 15th April 2006, 13:16

If they are unsigned you need to contact them and have written permission to broadcast them.

Storm2k5 · 15th April 2006, 13:27

NoCreativ Commons means you can use there works but you cant make money!

tuckerm · 15th April 2006, 14:09

Well now you mention it, i havnt seen anything in this thread about cc

eoRadio · 17th April 2006, 16:58

Storm2k5

Unfortunately you will, as indicated above, need to work with each individual artist to get a signed release to play their music. While music organizations like BMI, ASCAP are great for blanket coverage for member artists, unsigned artists in many cases are not members of these organizations and therefore not covered.

While many artists would be happy for you to play their music I can assure you that many will not be. We run an indie station (primarily windows media instead of shoutcast) and have a rather large filing cabinet filled with thousands of signed releases, one for each artist/album that we play.

Many artists want to really control their music and would not be pleased to find you playing their music without their signed approval - and heaven help you if you allowed it to be downloaded from your site.

We even detail which songs on their albums are theirs and free to play and those that contain samples, voice tracks or covers from other artists where they cannot sign for that use release.

It can be done, but be prepared to put in a lot of grunt work to deal with thousands of individual artists instead of just a few music organizations.

eoRadio

14th April 2006, 16:35	#1
Storm2k5 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16	UnSigned Artists/Bands Hello, dose any know where i can get UnSigned Artists/Bands to bradcast on my new unsigned radio! I would like to find a site where i can go on and download the songs for free legaly for me to bradcast. Thanks Storm Looking Forward For Some Cool Replys!

14th April 2006, 16:48	#3
Storm2k5 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16	RE Ye i downloaded some good songs can i boardcast them without a licance becuase its very hard to get them in the uk?

14th April 2006, 18:25	#4
tuckerm Forum Emo Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,364	You need the artists's permission to do this. @tuckerm

15th April 2006, 06:45	#6
Nick@ss Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Streamsolutions Headquarters Posts: 11,953	licensing isnt that unreacachable in the uk,, some good reading here..... http://forums.streamsolutions.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=503 www.streamsolutions.co.uk SHOUTcast \| Flash Media \| Windows Media \| Icecast 2 \| Content Delivery \|

15th April 2006, 13:00	#7
Storm2k5 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16	RE God its a to much of a mess on its a absolute waist of time

14th April 2006, 16:37	#2
jeffy777 Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 632	surf around here for awhile maybe: http://www.garageband.com/ It's supposed to be "The web's largest independent music community and home to the definitive charts of the best emerging artists."

14th April 2006, 23:18	#5
Dredd Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 61	Check out CD Baby (CDBaby.com) too. That is a great place to find great independent artists. You'll also need to ask for permission from the astists, and record label if they are on one, before you broadcast them. If it's too much work going to each artist and label asking for permission you could secure a webcasting license from SoundExchange. ASCAP, BMI or SESAC webcast licenses may be needed too. You could also broadcast through one of several 3rd party licensing entities; Live365, LoudCity or SWCast. Since you're interested in unsigned artists, everyone you contact will probably be very happy you want to play them. So if you are willing to do some legwork you should be ok. Good luck!

15th April 2006, 13:04	#8
tuckerm Forum Emo Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,364	Then you cannot legally stream. @tuckerm

15th April 2006, 13:13	#9
Storm2k5 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16	RE Look at this a ste says: "If an artist is 'unsigned', it means that they do not have a record contract. If they are performing any music composed by a member of PRS, then you are liable for PRS payments. While you'll spot a well-known cover version, you may not spot a band covering an album track, for example."

15th April 2006, 13:16	#10
tuckerm Forum Emo Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,364	If they are unsigned you need to contact them and have written permission to broadcast them. @tuckerm

15th April 2006, 13:27	#11
Storm2k5 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16	RE NoCreativ Commons means you can use there works but you cant make money!

15th April 2006, 14:09	#12
tuckerm Forum Emo Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,364	Well now you mention it, i havnt seen anything in this thread about cc @tuckerm

17th April 2006, 16:58	#13
eoRadio Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 40	Releases Storm2k5 Unfortunately you will, as indicated above, need to work with each individual artist to get a signed release to play their music. While music organizations like BMI, ASCAP are great for blanket coverage for member artists, unsigned artists in many cases are not members of these organizations and therefore not covered. While many artists would be happy for you to play their music I can assure you that many will not be. We run an indie station (primarily windows media instead of shoutcast) and have a rather large filing cabinet filled with thousands of signed releases, one for each artist/album that we play. Many artists want to really control their music and would not be pleased to find you playing their music without their signed approval - and heaven help you if you allowed it to be downloaded from your site. We even detail which songs on their albums are theirs and free to play and those that contain samples, voice tracks or covers from other artists where they cannot sign for that use release. It can be done, but be prepared to put in a lot of grunt work to deal with thousands of individual artists instead of just a few music organizations. eoRadio http://www.eoRadio.com - Unsigned and limited release artists from around the globe.

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