Posts Tagged ‘indie music’

Tone Box Digital and Wired.com : The Story

// December 2nd, 2008 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment, Technology

Wired and Tone Box

As many of you know Tone Box Digital was chosen as one of the five finalist in Wired.com’s small business program.  The program launched today and I wanted to get the word out.

Tone Box Digital is an indie label and distribution service for the arts.  We currently distribute and market over 25 artists and are working on digital distribution for independent films and shorts.  Unlike the other competitors, Tone Box Digital is funded by one individual.  No backers.  No investors. No deep pockets.  Just one individual, me. That’s not me complaining, I am 100% proud that Tone Box has survived this long and has been making a profit (small as is) since it was launched in late 2003.  What’s the coolest thing about Tone Box?  The best part is that the artists make more money than anyone in the chain.  This gives them the opportunity to make a living at what they do best.

I’d like to ask you to take a minute or two and go vote for Tone Box and all that I am trying to accomplish.

It’s real simple.  Go to this Link.  Check out the video… have a giggle or two at my chattering and then vote!

To vote hit the red button with the arrow above it.  It’s right beside my video to the left.

Thanks for all the support and help over the years.  I couldn’t have done any of this without my friends, family and most importantly the artists that have let me be a part of their music.

Free Music Friday – Alt/Pop/Hip Hop

// October 30th, 2008 // No Comments » // Totally Free Music!

Yes, this is a spin off of Totally Free Music Tuesday. Except it’s not Tuesday- it’s Friday. I’m going to try my hardest to make this a weekly thing- if I get slack feel free to call my mom and let her know or just email me and say “Hey, I want some free music!”. Click the button to the right of each album to download the mp3.

Spark LargeMarching Band
“Make No Plans” (mp3)
from “Spark Large”
(U & L Records, Inc.)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Puretracks

Next is Dragonette with the incredibly catchy and rump-bumpin beat that is “I Get Around”. It’s a pop/alt track with some heavy dance influence. Not my usual but this caught my ear.

GaloreDragonette
“I Get Around” (mp3)
from “Galore”
(I Surrender Records)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Puretracks
More On This Album

Last for your weekend fix is Deltron 3030 featuring Del The Funky Homosapien and Dan the Automator. This is not a new album but it’s just hit the digital world. It’s old school hip-hop/rap- good stuff to rip with while driving.

Deltron 3030Del The Funky Homosapien, Dan the Automator
“Mastermind” (mp3)
from “Deltron 3030″
(Deltron Projects)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Puretracks
Buy at GroupieTunes
Buy at mTraks
More On This Album

So what do you think? Keep bringing the free music? Do you guys just want to download or do I turn this into a podcast?