EQUALIZE :: Myxer's Artist Blog » Uncategorized http://artist.myxer.com Killer Advice For The Independently-Minded Artist Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:02:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Myxer Gets Animated With Mass Animation & ‘Live Music’ http://artist.myxer.com/2009/11/05/myxer-gets-animated-with-mass-animation-live-music/ http://artist.myxer.com/2009/11/05/myxer-gets-animated-with-mass-animation-live-music/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:57:07 +0000 Blake http://artists.myxer.com/?p=491 livemusicWith over 58,000 participants from 101 countries and 51 winners from around the world, Mass Animation’s Live Music is the largest global animation collaboration ever. Mass Animation enables animators and animation fans to collaborate in the making of entertainment content through an innovative Facebook application. Live Music will be released theatrically on November 20th with Sony Pictures’  Planet 51 and in the first ever “day and date” release on mobile, right here, via Myxer’s platform. Myxer is quite proud to be a part of this exceptionally-creative and exciting endeavor. Check out all the Live Music content, right here, and be sure to mark your calendars to come back on November 20th to purchase and download the full-length video.

]]> http://artist.myxer.com/2009/11/05/myxer-gets-animated-with-mass-animation-live-music/feed/ 0 Death Row Records comes to Myxer… expect big things in the coming weeks! http://artist.myxer.com/2009/10/11/death-row-records-comes-to-myxer-expect-big-things-in-the-coming-weeks/ http://artist.myxer.com/2009/10/11/death-row-records-comes-to-myxer-expect-big-things-in-the-coming-weeks/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:37:46 +0000 sonnycaberwal http://artists.myxer.com/?p=479 Death Row RecordsHey everyone, we’re excited to announce we’ve reached a distribution deal for the seminal Death Row Records catalog. We’re including tracks from the prime of gangsta rap- classic cuts from The Chronic by Dr. Dre, Snoop’s DoggyStyle, and other classic Death Row tracks. Check them out in the premium hip hop section.

Of course, we’re also working hard to continue to add and improve new features for Myxer artists- stay tuned for big news from our team in the coming weeks, including new products, services, and partnerships that we promise will change the way you use mobile to promote and distribute your music forever…

As always, please reach out to us at artist@myxer.com- we’re here for you, and would love to hear your feedback on things you love, and things you’d love to see.

]]> http://artist.myxer.com/2009/10/11/death-row-records-comes-to-myxer-expect-big-things-in-the-coming-weeks/feed/ 3 GMixx Music Retreat 2009 http://artist.myxer.com/2009/09/25/gmixx-music-retreat/ http://artist.myxer.com/2009/09/25/gmixx-music-retreat/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:21:28 +0000 travis@myxer http://artists.myxer.com/?p=438 GMixx Music RetreatMyxer is always seeking out the best new music events around the country, and we’re excited to have the honor of participating in the 5th Annual Global Mixx Music Retreat at the Blackstone Renaissance Hotel in Chicago, from October 2nd to the 4th.

We’re gonna have a physical presence at GMixx, and while we’re there,  we’ll be offering participating artists a shot at being featured on Myxer… So, if you’re in the Chicagoland area and actively lpromoting and marketing your music be sure to check out the event, and hit us up!

If you are an artist participating in this event and you would like to let Myxer know please shoot us an email at artist@myxer.com att: Travis Acker.

For some more information and registration check out Global Mixx’s website and the event schedule below!

•Thursday, October 1st, 2009•

Pre-GMIXX Party

8pm-12Midnight

Mil Tickit’s ‘Lethal Injection’ Vol.1 Mix CD Party

@ CRC Recording Studio

Brought to you by: Track Kingz/Bad Boy Worldwide, Money Bagz Ent., 3 G’s Management

•Friday, October 2nd, 2009•

8pm-10pm

Red Carpet & VIP Reception

10pm-2am

‘G’ is for GMIXX ‘Ladie’s First’  All Female DJ Line-up

@ Exposure

Hosted by Drew Sidora (Slip-N-Slide/The Game/Step Up) & Shawnna (DTP)

Music by Sundance, DJ Dimepiece (KIPR) & More!

Live Performances/Food/Media Corner

Brought to you by: Remy Martin, Blackplanet.com, Money Bagz Ent. and Hiphopdiva.com

•Saturday, October 3rd, 2009•

Panels & Panelists

The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel

10am-7pm

On-site & Walk-up Registration

GAME STOP Presents the ‘Interactive Cafe`’

12NOON-1:30PM

“MUSIC MEETS POLITICS”

Moderated by: Ramonski Luv-On-Air Personality/WVAZ (V103)

State Senator Ricky Hendon (IL)

Johnnie Walker-Executive Director/City of Memphis Music Commission/Founder of NABFEME

Allison Jordan-President/Jordan Management

State Rep. Ken Dunkin (IL)

Leroy ‘Bum’ Peeples –Editor in Chief/The Source Magazine

1:45pm-3:00pm

Marketing Panel

“Branding in the Digital Age”

Moderated by: George Daniels-Founder/George’s Music Room

Travis Acker-Music Marketing/Myxer.com/Miami

Rona Mercado-VP of Marketing/Cashmere Agency/Los Angeles

Katina Bynum-SVP of Marketing/Universal Music Group/New York

Reggi Hopkins-Executive Director/Midwest Industry Workshop/Chicago

Vin Rock-Artist/Principal of Naughty By Nature

Chuck Wilson-President/ihiphop.com/Triumph Media/New York

Leota Blacknor-VP of Marketing/Capitol Music Group/New York

3:15pm-4:30pm

“Songwriting, Publishing, & Licensing”

Moderated by: Kevin Shine-President/The Firm Management

Justice League-Producers/Young Jeezy, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, Rick Ross

Willy Will-Producer/OJ Da Juiceman

Capp Scates-Artist Relations/SESAC

Kay Gee-Producer/Principal of Naughty By Nature

4:45pm-6:00pm

‘The Global DJ’

Bigga Rankin-Cool Running DJs/Mixtape King of Florida

Timbuck2-DJ/On-Air Personality/WGCI FM/Chicago

DJ Flipside-Mixshow/WBBM B96/Chicago

DJ Dimepiece-DJ/On-Air Personality/KIPR/Cincinnati

DJ Lady D-DJ/Producer/D’Lectable Records

Jamal Smallz-DJ/Red Bull

Charles Dixon-Mixshow/Music Choice/New Music Seminar/New York

5:30pm-6:45pm

‘Radio Chronicles’

Moderated by: Khris ‘First Lady’ Rhaye-Music Director/WTLC/Radio One/Indianapolis

Derrick Brown-Program Director/WVAZ/Clear Channel/Chicago

Bigg V-Program Director/WCLD/Greenville/Clarksdale, Mississippi

Reggie Brown-Music Director/V100/Clear Channel/Milwaukee

Barbara ‘Baam’ McDowell-Music Director/WPWX Power 92/Crawford Broadcasting/Chicago

Kathy Brown-Program Director/WKYS/Radio One/D.C.

6:15pm-7:30pm

‘A&R’ Sessions

Moderated by: DJ Pharris-Mixshow/On-Air Personality/Power 92/Chicago

Lenny S.-A&R/Def Jam Music Group/New York

Legendary Traxster-Producer/CWAL/Chicago

ChySkillz-Onyx/Flip Mode/LL Cool J/New York

Treach-Artist/Actor/Principal of Naughty By Nature

8pm-10pm

Record Label DJ Listening/Showcase (off premise)

10pm-5am

S&S Chicago Presents The GMIXX Music Retreat ‘Chairman’s Bash’

@ Vision Nightclub (632 N. Dearborn)

Hosted by George Daniels, DJ Pharris, Shannon ‘Skip’ Syas , Lisa E. & Leroy ‘Bum’ Peoples

Live Performance by J-Lyn, Slim Black, John Blu, Naughty By Nature & Many More!

12Midnight-6am

XXX Casino Night for Adults Only

Hosted by Freeman Entertainment & Chu

•Sunday, October 4th, 2009•

2pm-5pm

GMIXX Music Honors & Rooftop Brunch (undisclos

Brought to you by Remy Martin & TY•KU

8pm-3am

‘The Beat Master Producer Battle’ & Unsigned Artist Show

Radio Star Nightclub (1532 N. Freemont)

Brought you by: Myxer.com, Money Bagz Ent., Midwest Industry Workshop, Grant Parks/Coalmine Music, Spoken Music,

3 G’s Management, indiehiphop.net, Guitar Center, Ableton and Native Instruments

•Schedule is Subject to Change•
]]> http://artist.myxer.com/2009/09/25/gmixx-music-retreat/feed/ 0 How do you promote using Myxer? http://artist.myxer.com/2008/11/21/how-do-you-promote-using-myxer/ http://artist.myxer.com/2008/11/21/how-do-you-promote-using-myxer/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:07:01 +0000 travis@myxer http://artists.myxer.com/?p=133 Promote with Myxer

The Equalize Blog is a place where MyxerIndie artists can go to learn more about how other artists use Myxer’s online and mobile promotional tools to promote their music. This is a great opportunity to further promote your music by letting us know what creative ways you use Myxer’s MyxerCodes, MyxerTags, Storefront, Fanlist, and more.

If you use Myxer in your promotions and would like to see your techniques featured on this blog please email a description and link to your promotions to Travis@myxer.com; who knows maybe you will be featured!

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