Background and Format: Music Business Worldwide (MBW) is a free, in-depth news, insight and analysis platform for the international music industry. They aim to unite a worldwide community of industry thought-leaders. Whether it’s the colossal US, UK and EU markets, the growing power of Asia-Pacific, Russia and Latin America or the streaming-savvy Nordics, MBW hopes to help artists, managers and music industry rights-holders arm themselves with international knowledge to tackle international ambitions. For advertising, please contact Rebecca@musicbizworldwide.com.

With over 45 Music Channels to choose from, there’s one for every music taste - from today’s hottest music to hits from the past. Our selection of Urban, Pop, Rock, Country, Christian, Kids, Classical and Oldies Channels offer hours of uninterrupted listening, along with fun artist facts. Available in 47 million households across the U.S., the Music Channels reach 44 million monthly viewers. Music submissions can be sent via mail to the network addressed to Music Choice Programming, Attn: Unsigned Material (include music genre). Music video submissions should be addressed to Music Choice Video Programming, Attn: Asset Management (include music genre). Submission Guidelines/Requirements: BETA sp or Digi BETA format; Must be Closed Captioned (CC); Must include Lyric Sheet; No TV MA material accepted; No chyron embedded.

The Music City Drive-In is an entertainment website and podcast, bringing you the latest in the world of movies, entertainment, award season, and more.

Covers issues related to the National Football League, specifically the Tennessee Titans. Highlights topics ranging from game previews to reviews and news. The fundamentals of working with bloggers are the same as with traditional journalists at traditional media outlets: respect their schedules; take time to read their material to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You will also find that if a blogger is a journalist for another outlet(s), Cision tracks their contact preferences there as well. This blog offers RSS (really simple syndication).

Established in 1977 as a forum for the seasoned professionals and those trying to break into the music and recording industry. Targets songwriters, producers, studio managers, agents, attorneys, publicists and label executives. Covers all aspects important to those in the music industry, including current events, interviews with top recording artists, corporate news, performances, trends and record reviews. Contains feature-length stories that provide information to aid musicians, tips on dealing with attorneys, finding a manager and other career advice. Features include roundtable discussions with industry experts. Also includes a calendar of industry events, club and demo reviews, industry news and a directory of recording studios, major and independent labels, TV and movie music, rehearsal studios and the A&R [Artist & Repertoire] personnel of record labels. Columns and sections include: Close-Up, profiles of a music industry professional that is providing unique and special service to the local music community; A&R Report, provides an exclusive interview with an A&R representative from either a major or independent label, as well as A&R news, spotlights, and previews; Signings & Assignments, covers the industry news, such as hirings, firings, new companies, or companies that have folded; Songworks, deals with the content and business of songwriting; Audio/Video, covers up-to-date news of new recordings and where artists are recording; New Toys, information on new studio and performance gear and gadgets; Cyber Music, reviews and critiques on-line, CD-ROM and enhanced CD musical mediums; Show Biz, combines facts and gossip about radio, television, movies, and soundtracks; Local Notes, covers industry news happening in Los Angeles; Reviews, highlights new talent and reviews new releases; Nightlife, covers what is going on in clubs and dance clubs across the US, as well as news about new clubs, concert schedules, special guest appearances, and band personnel changes; and ProPlayers, which lists expert talent that is available for work in all categories and on all instruments.

Music Connection Online covers Music, Music/Recording Industry,

Background and Format: Independent news and information for everyone in the music education sector. Audience and Readership: People within the music education sector. However, some of the articles are consumer facing in their tone and style. Deadline: Ongoing. Monthly Unique Users: This information is not available. Ad rates: This website does not accept advertising. Other information: The editorial team do not wish to be listed.

Written for music educators. Offers timely articles on current trends and issues in music education, teaching approaches and philosophies, classroom techniques and the latest in products and services available to the music educator. Reports on professional philosophy, instructional techniques applicable to all disciplines and current issues in music teaching and learning. Features include reviews on books, instructional academic materials, videos and other products. Regular departments include Current Readings, For Your Library, Video Views, MENC Today and The Ad Place.

Background and Format: Music Existence's aim is to not only deliver news and features from established acts, but help expose new, upcoming bands to our readers, with the mission to  spread the word about great music. It covers new music, music videos, upcoming tours, photography, interviews, show reviews and album reviews.  Audience and Readership: Music lovers and those looking to find out about new bands.  Monthly Unique Users: A figure is not disclosed.  Ad rates: For information on advertising, fill out the contact form found here.  Other information: There is no generic email address, switchboard number or postal address as the team is compiled of writers, photographers and interviewers throughout the US and Europe. Contact Founder Stephen Vicino directly at stephen@musicexistence.com. A contact form, a list of contacts can be found here. Information for contributors can be found here. 

Features music reviews, artist interviews, photos and related content. The fundamentals of working with bloggers are the same as with traditional journalists at traditional media outlets: respect their schedules; take time to read their material to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You will also find that if a blogger is a journalist for another outlet(s), Cision tracks their contact preferences there as well. This blog offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication).