Please read: The deadline for music submissions for RPM's Unsigned Vol 2 CD is here - BUT if your package is postmarked any time on or before Saturday, Oct. 7 you'll make it. If you haven't already, please send us new music you are developing, shopping, promoting etc. You or your artist may make it on a CD gets that is distributed to 1000s of top A&R execs, record producers, music supervisors, press etc. - very high level exposure. Plus you'll also be entered to win a CD replication package from award winning Crest National and other groovy prizes. Please visit this page for all the submission details and get your package in the mail before it's too late! Meanwhile, AES is finally here - LA pre-show buzz is building and the feedback received by RPM so far has this show shaping up to be a good one. Get in touch with Jerimaya Grabher to set up your meeting with the RPM crew - we look forward to seeing everyone in town this weekend! Meanwhile, there's good stuff to share - keep reading. RPM contines to expand the use of it services to yet another entire label group's A&R staff. The beta-test phase of our recording studio directory and site redesign is in full effect and it's just a matter of a couple months now before RPM DIRECT 2.0 is born. If you do not regularly receive this newsletter and would like to, please click here.
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RPM Direct, Inc. recently closed a deal with Warner Music Group to provide WMG US A&R staff with access to RPMDirect.com and it's producer/engineer directory and forthcoming recording studio directory. WMG, like many other major music companies in the music industry, have recognized the essential business-to-business services provided by RPM Direct. Utilized by major and independent music label A&R from around the world, RPM Direct allows users to research, locate and hire recording personnel in over a dozen countries. RPMDirect.com features nearly 3,000 record producers, engineer & mixer members, their updated discographies and current contact information. RPM Direct also features over 1,000 producer management and production company listings with direct email contacts and client rosters. Creative executives in the music industry rely on RPM Direct as their only source of updated information on the recording professionals they need to hire. Coming soon RPM Direct will launch an International Recording Studio Directory as a new feature of RPMDirect.com. This directory will feature thousands of recording, mastering and post studios from around the world and users will be able to search by city, price and even console. The studio directory will be launched with a refreshed RPM site on January 1, 2003. If you are interested in setting up access for your creative team, please contact Jerimaya Grabher for more information at 310 545 7530.
New AMS NEVE Equipped Facility Opens In Bristol With Logic 1 Having built-up an impressive portfolio of experience at facilities in Hong Kong and Thailand, Neil Hipkiss has returned to the UK to set up his own independent operation in Bristol, Master Tracks. Selection of equipment was inevitably an important decision for the new facility. Hipkiss quickly established that the combination of a Logic 1 and AudioFile SC would fit most closely with his business plan to be a small high-end independent facility. Logic 1 is a complete digital audio post production system offering the efficiencies of integrated digital editing and mixing. The mixer features a familiar channel strip layout for control of up to 48 channels. Judging by his impressive client base and project list, Hipkiss has made the right choice. Hipkiss has been working non-stop since setting up the facility. The Logic 1 and AudioFile SC have been kept busy on a variety of programmes from natural history to documentaries. One recent project, Lion Battlefields, featured more than 3000 events, giving Hipkiss a chance to really put the AudioFile SC through its paces. Hipkiss was extremely impressed at how easily the AudioFile SC rose to the challenge, performing at the same speed as a programme with just a handful of events. Lion Battlefields has been highly commended by BBC2 Management who have said it was the best Natural History programme they'd seen in years. Other projects keeping Hipkiss busy at the moment include The 50s and 60s in Living Colour and Married Love for Testimony Films; and A Queen's Own Kingdom for the BBC. To find out more about Master Tracks visit www.dubbingmixer.com ^BACK UP^
Producer Manager Matthew Freeman Surfaces, Joins Hits Mag Matthew Freeman formally of Lippman Ent. has recently joined forces with Hits Magazine. Matthew was responsible for guiding the careers of Top Ten Record Producers Matt Serletic (Matchbox Twenty/Santana), John Kurzweg (Creed/Puddle of Mudd) and Rick Parashar (Nickelback/3 Doors Down). Matthew and Hits are establishing a new partnership in Producer Management, which will incorporate Hits' radio promotion department and their many years of music business expertise. Update your rolodexes people: Matthew Freeman c/o Hits Magazine, 14958 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 PH - (818) 501-7900, FX - (818) 789-8855. Thankfully, Matthew will not be expected to come up with any clever Hits editorials. ^BACK UP^
JPR Producer Management Clients Have Had A Busy Summer We recently checked in with Alan Cowderoy of the UK's JPR Management on all the latest client activities. Here's a quick rundown, it's been a busy summer: DAVE BASCOMBE has mixed Little Hell (Double Dragon) and is currently mixing an Erasure album for Mute. Next he'll mix an album for Skin (Chrysalis/EMI). AL CLAY produced the majority of the new BB Mak record and recently finished producing a new single for A (London/Warners) which is a re-worked song taken from their album 'Hi-Fi Serious' which Al also produced. He has also just mixed a Jimmy Cliff (Artist Network) album and will start work on a Relish (EMI) album shortly. GIL NORTON is finishing production work on an album for Flick (Columbia) and will soon start work on the debut album for Span (Island). The Feeder (Echo) single from the album Gil recently produced is off to a flying start at radio. CHRIS SHELDON just had a No. 1 album in Australia with Motor Ace (Mushroom). Recently, he has worked with 3 Colours Red (Sanctuary), produced a single for Span (Island) and mixed The Buffseeds (Fantastic Plastic). IAN BROUDIE is currently working on I Am Kloot (Echo). He is due to record more songs with The Coral (Deltasonic) shortly. HUGH JONES is finishing work on an album for The 'Burn (Hut). IAN STANLEY is writing with Sinead O'Connor. His studio in Dublin is now up and running. The Lucia (Universal) album which he recently finished is due out next year. STEVE & PETE LEWINSON have just returned from a song writing trip in Miami writing with Desmond Childs & Cathy Dennis for the American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Currently, they are producing Simply Red and writing with various artists in their studio including Amy Studt and Zoe Birkett. CENZO TOWNSHEND has recently mixed some I Am Kloot (Echo) songs with Ian Broudie and will start work soon on an Ian McCulloch (Cooking Vinyl) album. For further information on all of the above and more, please contact Alan Cowderoy JPR Management Tel: 020 8749 8874 Fax: 020 8749 8774 ^BACK UP^
Parkgate Residential Recording Studios Has Oct. Studio Time One of the UK'S premier residential recording studios has studio time available beginning October 16. Check out Parkgate Studios' gorgeous East Sussex complex which inclues full accomodations, Protools 5.1 Mixplus system, Apogee, Radar II, Studer A800, Neve VR60, Sony DMX R100 and more. Now with 5.1 surround capabilities which has proven ideal for DVD mixing projects, go see why Parkgate has been one of the busiest residential studios in the UK this year. Recent clients include SO SOLID CREW, THE CARDIGANS, CRADLE OF FILTH, JACK BRUCE, GARY MOORE and many more. If you don't know Parkgate, please get in touch and speak with Dan Priest or Dan Turner. They would be delighted to tell you more about the studio and their new in house Portugeuse cook! Call Dan Priest or Dan Turner on (44) 01424 774810 or visit Parkgate online for further details. ^BACK UP^
Checking In With Tim McDaniel From McDaniel Entertainment
RPM recently caught up with Tim McDaniel, founder/owner of McDaniel Entertainment, a boutique producer management company focusing on writer/producers. Tim updated us on some awesome highlights from his clients' recent activities in the studio: Gregg Alexander (of New Radicals fame) & Rick Nowels wrote and produced "The Game Of Love", Santana's new single featuring Michelle Branch. John Shanks has 3 singles in the hot 100: Sheryl Crow - "Steve McQueen"; Michelle Branch - "Goodbye To You" & at #3 on the country chart, Keith Urban - "Somebody Like you". Peter Amato produced the new LeAnn Rimes LP with producer Desmond Child. Dave Way mixed PINK's "Don't Let Me Get Me" & is mixing the new MACY GRAY LP with producer Dallas Austin. Thom Panunzio Mixed Trust Company & remixed the Ozzy Osbourne classics, "Blizzard of Oz" & "Diary Of A Madman". Paul Buckmaster wrote 3 arrangements for Faith Hill's new LP is working with Guns N' Roses. Matthew Wilder produced the "bubbling-under" Dreamworks artist, Dana Glover. For more information contact Tim McDaniel at 310.454.6500 or visit www.mcdanielentertainment.com. ^BACK UP^
Producer Daniel Lanois To Release 3rd Solo Album On Anti-
Mega producer and recording artist Daniel Lanois is releasing his long awaited third solo album on Anti- Records in the early spring of 2003. Early reviews say it is hands down, the most stunning work he's ever done. There are old and new musicians on the record including drummer Brian Blade, bassist/vocalist Daryl Johnson, Jim Keltner and possibly some vocal guests. Daniel will support the album with a spring and summer tour and cap it with an evening at Carnegie Hall in September 2003. Anti- is a sublabel of Epitaph, distributed in the US by Koch and various indy distributors worldwide. Other labelmates are Tom Waits, Merle Haggard, Solomon Burke and, soon, Nick Cave. For more information contact Lanois' manager Caroline Sprinkel. ^BACK UP^
AKG Supplies Array Microphones For Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Since March, AKG has been shipping the world's first array microphone for use in a mass-produced automobile to Mercedes-Benz. The system generates optimized voice signals for the car phone and the voice control system; most new E-Class vehicles leave the factory equipped with this system. Mercedes-Benz S-Class and CL-Class cars will soon be available with this option. The cult status of the Mercedes-Benz brand is largely due to the use of exceptional technologies, (e.g., ABS) many of which were first used in a Mercedes car. As competition gets tougher, leadership in engineering and innovation is the only way to stay ahead of competitors. Of course, this also applies to automotive telematics. A mobile phone, navigation system and Internet access will be standard on most automobiles in the not-too-distant future. Microphones, as part of the human-machine interface, play an integral role in this development. The AKG array microphone delivers voice signals of considerably improved audio quality to the car phone and to the Linguatronic voice control system in the new E-Class vehicles. This is the first time that Linguatronic also controls the navigation system in addition to the radio, CD player and mobile phone. An array microphone uses four microphones feeding a digital signal processor to provide higher directivity for better elimination of unwanted noise. The array microphone owes its capabilities to the fact that a sound wave, depending on its angle of incidence, will hit each microphone in the array at a different time. Depending on the angle of incidence of a sound, the vector addition of the individual microphone systems either boosts or attenuates the output signal. AKG supplies the microphone module consisting of four individual microphones installed in the rear-view mirror and the control unit containing the electronic circuitry and software for digital signal processing and interfacing with the rest of the vehicle electronics. With this development, AKG makes a major contribution to improved driving convenience and greater safety in a highly innovative automobile. The installation of array microphones in E-Class cars marks a highlight in the cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and AKG that began ten years ago with the use of Q400 hands free microphones. An important milestone was the introduction in 1998 of the Q500 panel-mount microphone for the new S-Class fleet. By now, AKG microphones are installed in all Mercedes-Benz models from the A-Class through the S-Class to the gullwing-door SLR that will be built by McLaren in the UK from 2003. AKG Acoustics, U.S. is located at 914 Airpark Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37217. The telephone number is 615-620-3800. The web address is www.akgusa.com. ^BACK UP^
Kutmasta Kurt Enjoys Huge Success With Linkin Park Remix KutMasta Kurt is enjoying huge crossover success with his remix of Linkin Park's "Enth E Nd" from their Reanimation CD. The remix of "Enth E Nd" was produced and mixed by KutMasta Kurt and features Motion Man (who URB Magazine recently featured in their Next 100). It's currently getting a ton of spins on BOTH rock and urban radio including Z100 in NYC (29 spins), KROQ in LA, (11 spins), Power 106 in LA (10 spins), KISS in LA (12 spins), WZZN in Chicago (103 spins!), WIOQ in Philly (16 spins), WDRQ in Detroit (21 spins), Hot 99.5 in Washington DC (24 spins) as well as spins on Live 105 in San Francisco, 99X in Atlanta, 91X in San Diego and WFNX in Boston. Kurt, who owns the Threshold label, has produced Kool Keith albums including "Dr. Octogan", "Sex Style", "Dr. Dooom", "Black Elvis" and "Matthew". He's also produced songs for artists including Masters of Illusion, Dilated Peoples, Planet Asia and Rasco. He's remixed artists including Beastie Boys, Blackalicious, Luscious Jackson, Scapegoat Wax and Butthole Surfers among others. For more information contact Jeff Antebi at Waxploitation ^BACK UP^
LA's Bird York Wraps CD, Lands Regular Gig On "West Wing"
Dubbed "torch trip hop" by Music Biz magazine, Los Angeles artist Bird York was voted one of the top ten Emerging artists by the music editors of Amazon.com. That title lead to her collaboration as a featured vocalist on Mammoth Record's artist, Peter Buffet's release "Sugarbaby". Currently, Bird has three songs featured (including end title song) in the upcoming indie film "Never Get Outta the Boat" produced by John Cusack (debuting at the Toronto Film Festival). And her song "Postcard Day" has just been chosen for the indie film "Shelter Island" (starring Ally Sheedy). Other film and television music credits include the Newline feature "Happy Campers" as well as Bird's music being used as the 'musical voice' for an entire season of CBS's drama "Family Law". She has worked extensively with Grammy Award winning producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin) and Grammy Award winning engineer mixer, Thom Russo (Babyface, Macy Gray) and is currently collaborating with acclaimed Real World Record's producer/guitarist, Michael Brook, this fall. As a songwriter, Bird's songs have been covered by artists as disparate as Cher and platinum selling Japanese artist, Yuki Koyanagi. Her next solo release "Passion Junkie" (Blissed Out Records) is due out this fall and is currently being played on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. Bird will soon be seen by millions this season as a semi regular on The West Wing. Visit her website at www.birdyork.com for sound samples and more info. ^BACK UP^
Vermont Atty Gen Wins Antitrust Settlement In CD Pricing Suit
Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell announced today that five of the largest U.S. distributors of prerecorded music CDs and three large retailers agreed to pay $67,375,000 in cash, to donate music CDs to charities, and not to engage in sales practices that allegedly led to artificially high retail prices for music CDs. Vermont, along with 39 other states and three territories filed an antitrust lawsuit in federal court in August 2000. The lawsuit alleged that the five music distributors (including their affiliated labels) and three large music retailers entered into illegal conspiracies to raise the price of prerecorded music to consumers. The plaintiffs also alleged that price competition among music CD retailers was reduced as a direct result of the conspiracy. The defendants in the lawsuit are music distributors Bertelsmann Music Group, Inc., EMI Music Distribution, Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., Universal Music Group and national retail chains Transworld Entertainment Corporation, Tower Records, and Musicland Stores Corporation. The defendants deny these allegations. Today's settlement has three major components: Sales Practice Changes: Defendants have agreed to an injunction preventing them from forcing retailers to increase CD prices and ensuring strong price competition between defendants; Consumer Compensation: The $67,375,000 will be used for consumer compensation, charitable purposes, or some combination of both. Notice of how to file a claim will be provided to the public at a later date; CDs for Charitable Groups: Defendants will provide approximately 7,000,000 music CDs for distribution to not-for-profit corporations, charitable groups and governmental entities such as schools and libraries for the benefit of all consumers in each state. In May 2000, the FTC resolved an investigation involving defendant music distributors minimum advertised pricing policies by obtaining injunctive relief. Unlike the present case, no monetary relief was obtained by the FTC. ^BACK UP^
Submissions Posted Oct 5th Count For RPM's Unsigned Vol. 2 There is only 1 week left to submit your music for Volume 2 in the RPM Direct Presents: Unsigned compilation CD series! If your package is postmarked by Saturday Oct. 6 you will make the deadline! Don't miss out on this chance to have your music heard by 2,000 hit making music industry professionals from around the world! You'll be sorry if you miss out - send in your music today! *New to Volume 2 - All music submitted for Volume 2 will also count as an entry into RPM Direct's "Submit To Win" contest!! Prizes include a CD replication package from Crest National in Hollywood, CA, subscriptions to Mix and Remix Magazines, and other great prizes. For more details please visit our Rules & Regulations page or Frequently Asked Questions page.^BACK UP^
Remix Mag Partners With Diesel For Diesel-U-Music Awards
Remix Magazine, the only magazine focusing on the technology behind the dance music market, recently announced its partnership with DIESEL clothing and U-Music in its annual underground music awards program. Remix has teamed up with the Diesel-U-Music competition by sponsoring the "Best Production" category with co-sponsors Digidesign and Transmat Records. This is the most prestigious new music search in the U.S., recruiting unsigned, unrecognized, underground musicians in various categories, creating a window of opportunity at a grass roots level for musicians, producers and DJs who are obsessive about music. Bridget Russo, Director of PR with the Diesel U-music notes, "It isn't often you find competitive music publications and record labels coming together for the same cause. With the Diesel-U-Music Awards, we are creating a strong alliance to support underground music at its roots. We are counting on Remix's expertise in the judging of our category for Best Production." The Diesel-U-Music competition launches in October 2002. Applications are being accepted now at www.diesel-u-music.com. In April 2003 winners will be brought to New York to perform their winning tracks on stage along side some of the biggest names in the U.S. underground music scene at the Diesel-U-Music awards 2003. ^BACK U P^
Some Quick Artist, Studio and Producer/Engineer News Items Are you ready to meet Rap's next big superstar? Then say hello to Ill Mitch. Originally from Russa, Mitch is now in the US where he's been dropping his crazy rhymes on unsuspecting listeners. He is also leading the way in new street and skateboard fashions - this kid has huge crossover potential. To get an early glimpse at a superstar artist in the making, check out www.illmitch.com. Word.
NYC's Avatar Studios has been keeping busy with steady summer bookings. In Studio A on the NEVE 8068, RCA artists Eve 6 continue their summer lockout recording their new album with producer Gregg Wattenberg and engineers Chris Shaw, and John Agniello. STUDIO B- SSL9000 Legendary producer Nile Rodgers returned "home" to begin tracking for Universal Canada artist Soul Decision. Kevin Killen recently recorded basic tracks for Canadian singer Ashley MacIsaac for Universal Classics. Producer Ric Wake recently in producing vocal sessions for the soundtrack recording of "Chicago" for Miramax Films. Please contact Tino Passante at (212) 765-7500
Reelsound Recording Co's mobile audio studio teamed up with the Ronald McDonald House Charities' to capture the" Awards of Excellence". The black tie event took place at the Arie Crown Theatre in Chicago. David Foster headed up the all star cast with his band, a 85 piece orchestra and a 100 voice choir featuring; Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Nick Carter, Enrique Iglesias, Yolanda Adams, Peter Cetera, Michael Buble and new artist Nita Whitaker, Kayla and Anna Marie. The event was recorded for a broadcast date in November 2002 to celebrate World Children's Day and a DVD release for the Ronald McDonald House Foundation. In addition to the all star music cast the audio engineering team was world class. Chris Taylor was front of house mixer and oversaw all audio support. Dave Retzas was the orchestra mixer and Humberto Gatica and Malcolm Harper put the final touches on the mix, assisted by Gerard Bustos, Gordon Garrison and Gene Krieger. For more info get in touch with Malcolm Harper Reelsound Recording Co. 512 312-1610
The new DISTURBED album "Believe"
debuted at #1 on the Billboard LP Chart. The album was produced by Moir/Marie
client Johnny K. For more information contact manager Bennett
Kaufman Moir Marie Ent. 818-995-8707
If You're In A&R, Manage Artists Or A Studio - RPM Is For You Still holding on to outdated printed management rosters? Can't seem to keep track of who reps who these days? Do you wish someone could give you access to the world's largest producer/engineer directory? RPM Direct is your answer. If you need access, subscribe today - we can bill you the full $495 rate or if you put it on your credit card and charge it monthly we'll knock $135.00 off the regular annual subscription price! A Subscription To RPMDirect.com Gives You: Access to updated discographies for nearly 3,000 top US, Canadian, UK and Australian record producers, engineers, mixers, remixers and programmers; Access to over 1,000 confidential producer/engineer management and production company contacts including: contact name(s), address, phone/fax, direct email, website URL, full company client roster; Worldwide producer locator service; Portability - research producer info from anywhere you can access the Web; And coming soon, subscribers will have access to RPM Direct's forthcoming Recording Studio Directory featuring listing from thousands of studios around the world . If you would like to borrow a guest password to check out the site, send email to Jerimaya Grabher to request one. Or click the button below to sign up today. ^BACK UP^
Feel Like You're Missing Out? Visit The Newsletter Archive Feel like you're missing out on what we do? Then visit the RPM Direct Newsletter Archive to catch up on reading you may have missed. If you'd like to browse our producer directory but you aren't a subscriber, contact contactJerimaya Grabher to request a password for access. ^BACK TO TOP^
Andrews, Michael (Elgin Park)
Archilla, Greg
Arnell, Mark
Arvan, Chris
B., Rob/Da Loops
Bacon, Rob “Fonksta”
Baker, Andy
Ball & Vauk
Bamford, Chad
Bazilian, Eric
Boilerhouse Boys
Brocco, Charlie
Brody, Bruce
Bruleigh, Warren
Bug City
Buller, Ed
Castell, David
CC Groove
Champagne, Ronnie
Chill, Phil
Chisholm, Tracy
Christiansen, Rob
Clink, Mike
Corcoran, Jessica
Coreare, Jason
Croyle, Warren
Cullum, Jamie
Curle, Lee
Cymone, Andre
Da Lata
Darkman
De Carlo, Lee
Dederer, Dave
Denenberg, Peter
Denneen, Mike
Dutt, Anjali
Ek, Phil
EZI-CUT
Fisk, Steve
Frederikse, Tom
Garten, Eric E.
Garten, Eric O’Brien
Global Communications
Godwin, Dito
Goodwin, Jim
Gosling, John
Gottehrer, Richard
Gravina, Lindsay
Greenawalt, Roger
Grimley, Tom
Haley, Mark
Hedges, Ray
Hemming, David
Hillis, Dave
Hilton, Stephen
Hoffman, Mike
Ivan, Ivan
John, Bob St.
Judge, Charles
Juno Reactor
Kape, Ben
Kershenbaum, David
Kirwan, Rob
Ko-Jo
Lee, John
Lomas, Ken
Lucas, Reggie
M Beat
Mahern, Paul
Marland, Ollie
Martin, Ray
Matlock, Glen
Miller, Eric "E"
Moratorio, Gustavo
Morton, Sebastian & Tomaselli, Pancho
Mosimann, Roli
Norris, Richard T.
Offord, Eddy
P., Jon
Peden, Mike
Pekich, Randy
Pine, Dave (Deptford)
Pistachio Boys
Pizarro, Tony
Poe, Jeff
Poetic
Porter, John
Porter, K.C.
Prince Paul
Prophecy Entertainment
Rickidy Raw
Russell, Tim
Ryan, Micajah
Schlesinger, Michael
Schroeder, Paul
Scott, Shad
Skold
Stewart, Mike
Studio 7
Swanson, Dave
Taylor, Paul
Teran, Louie
Thorngren, Eric "E.T."
Tim & Bob
Tosh
V. (Vartzbedian), Haig
Vinestock, Simon
Waterman, Marc
Wermerling, Richie
Wilkin, Mark (Solo)
Williams, Sam
Zigman, Aaron
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