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BAND NAMES

Andrew's Band Names - categorized listing of potential names.

Bad Add-ons to band names - names that bands add on to their name to surely make them suck!

Canonical List of Weird Band Names - includes the peculiar and the profane! These are names of actual bands, past and present.

Head Bands - lists bands with the word "head" in their name.

Internet Band Register - offers the opportunity for bands, groups, orchestras and artists to register their names and to search the database to see if their name or proposed name is already in use.

Mark Rahner Names Your Band - amusing, enlightening, and just plain strange band names culled from the articles of Lafayette's gonzo journalist in residence, Mark Rahner.

Musical Pears - bands with food in their names.

Name Our Band - help Adam, Bryan, Dan, and Kurt name their band.

Origins of Band Names - explanations of where the band got their name.

Rubber Band - a repository for band names and their etymologies.

Swarming Midget Band Name Archive - huge archive of potential band names broken into categories such as scatological band names, political band names, animal band names, diseased band names, band names that sound like other band's names, and more!

Unk! Monosyllabic Bands - ongoing accumulation of one word, one syllable names for bands.

SONGWRITING

Jeff Mallett's Songwriter Page

Lyrical Line - resources for lyricists and songwriters.

MIDI Magic Studio - Music Recording Service and information + tip center for Songwriters and Music Artists providing competitive demos and album production.

Muse's Muse Songwriting Resource - offers tools, interactivities, and resources for songwriters, including a newsletter.

Muse's Muse, The - A place to connect with other songwriters on the Web, containing relevant links, sample songs, songwriting surveys, classifieds, songwriting organizations and more.

Music Industry Contacts Page - Listing of major label A&R reps and Producers. Also information on dj music promotion and demo making tips.

Nashville Songwriting - site for songwriters with articles, advice, and pointers from music industry veterans.

Performing Songwriter - internationally distributed periodical dedicated to the art of songwriting and the business of making music.

Riddleworks Mad Composer's Page - for music lovers who appreciate artists that write in a wide variety of styles.

Seth Jackson's Songwriting Page - Songwriting and the Music Business. Information and links of interest to songwriters, publishers, etc.

SongLink International - monthly tipsheet magazine for music publishers and songwriters listing which artists around the world are looking for new songs to record.

Usenet - rec.music.makers.songwriting

LYRICS

Adam Snell's Lyrics Page - songs for top bands and singers and top 10 singles in the UK and the US.

Always On The Run Lyrics Page - lyrics to many rock and pop songs.

Animaniacs Mega Lyrics File - The lyrics to your favorite Animaniacs songs. Also the lyrics to the ones you don't like. BlackCat Rocking Lyrics Index Disney Song Collection - includes both midi files and lyrics to songs from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and Pocahontas.

Disneyland Ride Lyric Database

Encyclopedia of Lyrics - words to popular alternative and rock songs.

Everyday Lyric - different song lyrics every day. Well, not exactly, but almost.

Harry's Blues Lyrics Online - lyrics to blues songs as well as history, links, and more.

HeadBang's Site

John's Lyrics Page - lyrics for rap/hip-hop and r&b/soul songs.

Lied and Song Text Page - provides original-language, public-domain texts of Lieder by many different composers (such as Schubert, Brahms and Mahler).

Lorenz-Pulte Jazz and Blues Lyrics Page - transcribed from early 20th century jazz and blues recordings.

Love Songs - lyrics to many love songs.

Lyric Land - alternative and new rock lyrics.

Lyric's Playground - lyrics and reviews for a variety of artists and genres.

Lyrics Archive - metal and alternative lyrics.

Lyrics Challenge - guess the song from some of the lyrics.

Lyrics for Losers in Love - lots of depressingly fun songs.

Lyrics HQ - archive of lyrics to all kinds of music, especially hit music.

Lyrics Quizzes - new trivia quiz every 2-3 weeks.

Lyrics Report - Comlete weekly ranking of about 200 pop songs. Lyrics to all the hits. Release dates for new albums. Future hits. Updated daily.

Lyrics Schmirics - a satirical examination of the lyrics of today's top artists.

Lyrics World - lyrics and links in English and Portuguese including top 40 hits for 1930-1999.

LyricsH.Com - archive of lyrics including charts, featured artists, concert listings, forums, a guitar section with chords and tablature, and much more.

LyricsReview.com - submit your lyrics for review. Some will be posted, some will win, some will be put to original music.

LyricWeb - free access to lyrics.

Meaningful Lyrics Area - meaningful song lyrics for many occasions plus links.

Meaningful Song Lyrics

Michael Bolton Lyric Page

Muppet Movies Lyric Archive - lyrics from the first three (and best) Muppet movies.

[email protected] - Lyrics. News. Links.

Pacwen's Lyrics Centre

Sea Shanties and Sailor Song Lyrics - lyrics and MIDI to shanties of America, Canada, England, and Germany.

Sesame Street Lyrics Archive - sunny day, sweepin' the clouds away...

Song Corner - database with both Thai and English song lyrics.

Songbot - large musical lyrics database.

Steve's Music Box - lyrics to songs from the likes of Chumbawamba, Notorious BIG, and Backstreet Boys, among others.

Ultimate Lyrics Page - includes a chart, quiz, and more.

Unofficial Song Archive on the Internet - lyrics with chords.

Viking's Guide to Radical Lyrics - lyrics for radicals and activists.

Web Directory: The Lyrics Ring

Words and Music - collection of lyrics from vocals and movie musical songs arranged by song name and movie name.

XIME's Lyrics To Songs List - in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and English.

Zuhl's Lyric Page - collection of pop, rap, r&b, classics and original Pilipino music lyrics.

FAQ - alt.music.lyrics

Usenet - alt.music.lyrics

MUSIC INDUSTRY

Atom-Bomb.com - promoting independent films and music on the Internet.

Dance Music Business Resource - covers such issues as demos, contracts, distribution, and taxes, from the standpoint of independent dance music artists and labels.

deep blue black: indie

DIY Search - search engine dedicated to the DIY music, e-zine and arts community.

Evor - home for indie musicians.

Getsigned.com - music biz experts offer free advice concerning gigs, getting signed, and more.

Independent Artist Network

Independent Artist Services - collection of information and services for the unappreciated and exploited.

Indie Unite - workshop for artists, including a bulletin board, mailing list, band home pages, and more. vIndie-Music.com - free indie music resources, with an emphasis on education in the music business. Original articles.

IndieNet - indie Bands, labels, resources, advice columns from industry pros, reviews and more.

IndiSonic - discover new bands and artists, play streaming music, and buy the music you like. Free the music!

IndyMusic.com - banner-free, sponsor-pitch free, no cost site that simply plays great independent music in Shockwave streaming audio format.

MillenniumShiva.com - community and industry resources, with a focus on digital distribution and electronic music. Includes news, events, links, and editorials.

Mojam - features musician-to-musician resources, news, concert listings, and reviews.

Music Note, The - for indie music enthusiasts. Free classifieds, chat forum, free4all band links and more.

Musician's Assistance Site - a guide to touring and promotion for musicians.

Musicians Online - community of musicians, recording professionals, musical instrument and equipment manufacturers and record company A&R representatives where artists can showcase their work and learn.

MusicMix - database of bands, clubs and web music reviews.

North American Band Name Registry - register your band name free and promote yourself to industry professionals.

Outer Sound - information and support resources for the independent music community.

Primordial Shmooze - effort on the part of various indie musicians, artists, rabble-rousers, techies, and university graduates to create an alt music, industry specific "hangout" in cyberspace.

Puck the Onion - features indied and unsigned band listings, audio, pictures, gig schedules, and more.

Recording Contracts - musician's guide to recording contracts, record deals, publishers, copyrights, and indie labels.

Relax Online - links to independent bands and labels with real audio files courtesy of audio net. the site also features poetry and short stories by unpublished authors.

Rock N' Roll Romper Room - featuring reviews and interviews.

Songshark.com - free resource for songwriters and other musicians with information on scams, ripoffs, and other problems in the music industry.

The Biz at Soundz.com - business information for unsigned artists.

thehookup - site created to promote local and independent bands.

Tramdriver Musician Resource Guide - musician center with information regarding record labels, publishing, manufacturing, distribution, radio, and music press for independent record production and release.

Underground Railroad - guide to email accessible DIY show promoters across the continent. An invaluable resource for small independent bands looking to tour.

Usenet - alt.music.independent

RECORDING

4 Track Recording Tips n' Links

4-track Analog Cassette Recording Guide - configuration and mixing overviews for beginner to intermediate.

Audio Home Recording Act of 1992 - all the legal mumbo jumbo about copyright infringement and more.

Audio Recording Center - features articles with tips and advice for home or studio projects.

Basics of Analog Recording

Beginner's Guide to Electronic Dance Music Production - aka "how to make techno music."

Bob Vogt, Recording Engineer: The High-Bias Years - tales about nonsense and experiences working in studios across the country from 1986 to 1996.

Computer-based Home Recording for Musicians - information on studio equipment, computers, peripherals, and other tips for recording on a budget.

Cutting Edge of Music Technology - provides information on music production, sampling, recording, synthesis and MIDI from a music educator's perspective.

Digital Sound Page - information on hard and software manufacturers, MIDI utilities and resources, sound editors, sampling, pro audio, mailing lists and synthesis.

Harmony Central: Recording - news on gear, press releases, FAQs, classifieds, discussion groups, buyer's guide and much more.

Home Recording Website

HomeRecording.com - resource for anyone interested in recording and mixing their own music; learn how to use 4-tracks, 8-tracks, effects, compressors, and more.

It's a DAT World - dedicated to digital recording, live music, tape trading, and more.

Jimmy's 4-track Web Site

Key To Getting A Good Recorded Vocal - by Robert Dennis.

Mining Co.: Home Recording - includes tips, tricks, equipment reviews, links, editorials and more.

Music & Audio Connection - international resource for music enthusiasts, musicians and audio professionals. Information on education, artists, associations, files, books, magazines, videos, CDs.

PC-DAW Mailing List - for users of digital audio workstations, computer sequencers and software multi-track recorders.

ProStudio & Live Audio: Tips & Techniques in Location

Psycle Studio - tour a profitable home recording studio and learn about recording equipment and recording in general.

Recording Hints for the Poor

Recording Studio Design - accessing theory, drawings, data, and a small Dos computer program for those interested in building a new studio or retrofitting an existing facility.

Recording Technology History - chronology with pictures and links by Steve Schoenherr.

Recording Website, The

ReMixer - for those who love digital audio and recording.

Roger Nichols Recording Guide - from Sweetwater Sound.

Signal2Noise - non-commercial on-line journal of research and opinion for the professional audio community.

Sound On Sound - magazine focused on electronic music instruments and recording equipment.

Studio Sound International Expos (SSI) - Latin-American pro audio and music expos and US Latino cities seminars.

Technical Articles for the Recording Engineer - useful collection of articles covering MIDI, SMPT, tape machine maintenece, microphone placement, compressor/limiters, noise gates, reverb, delay and how to build and sounproof a home studio.

UCSC Music Dept. Recording Services

Useful Guide To Studio Recording - tips for professional studio recording.

Web Directory: Top Home Recording Websites Of 99' - all sites are reviewed.

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