Resources
CD Baby
CD Baby is the largest online distributor of independent music. They operate out of Portland, Oregon; artists can sell both hard copies and digital downloads via the website, and CDBaby also distributes to numerous outlets, most notably Amazon MP3 and iTunes.
In addition, CDBaby now supplies Amazon with hard copies of CDs, should the artist request this.
Visit them at http://www.cdbaby.com .
Ronan’s Recording Show
Ronan’s Recording Show provides behind the scenes interviews, recording studio tours and music production tips.
From lush singer songwriter productions to jaw dropping virtuoso albums, Ronan Chris Murphy has helped some of the greatest artists in the world push the envelope and take their music visions to the next level. His life in recording has focused on the art and craft of making records. His creative and artist friendly approach to recording has been called for around the world. He has worked on three continents with artists from Dozens of different countries. His productions have received wide critical acclaim, been featured in films and television, won awards and and had chart success around the world.
As a producer, engineer and/or mixer, Ronan Chris Murphy has worked with the likes of King Crimson (several albums), Steve Morse (Dixie Dreggs Deep Purple), Terry Bozzio (Zappa, Missing Persons), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, John Lennon, Pink Floyd)), Martin Sexton, Jamie Walters, Ulver, The California Guitar Trio, Chucho Valdes y Groupo Irakere, Joan LaBarbara (Philip Glass Ensemble, Steve Reich) Nels Cline (Wilco) as well as various side projects involving members of Tool, Ministry, Weezer Dishwalla, and Yes.
Check out Ronan’s Recording Show and Ronan’s Home Recording Boot Camp at: http://www.ronansrecordingshow.com/
Chicago Acoustic Underground
Eager to create more opportunities for musicians and utilize “new” technology like podcasts, Michael Teach founded Chicago Acoustic Underground, along with Jacob Covington and Michael Narvaez.
Chicago Acoustic Underground podcasts are created with a radio-show format, providing close-up interviews with singer-songwriters and their music. A “podcast” is similar to a radio “broadcast”, except the podcast is available online and can be listened to on any MP3 player or iPod. Each episode is recorded live at the CAU studio in Chicago. The studio puts musicians at ease with windows overlooking Armitage Avenue. Inside, it’s decorated with house plants, music memorabilia and a wide collection of guitars and hand percussion- not to mention a bright yellow, mint-condition drum set.
More information: http://www.chicagoacoustic.net