  How hard is it to get Internet Radio play for your music? How many CD's did you mail out this year hoping to get added to any stations rotation? How much trouble is it to set up online Distribution with the many sites that promise new fans, increased sales and great customer service? Today, getting your music into the rotation on Internet Radio is now almost as tuff as getting your music played on a national Clear Channel Station. Online Distribution is nothing more then a warehouse that stocks your CD(s) and expects you to sell them so they can collect 1/3 of the retail selling price. Where is the love?
So what can an Independent artist or band do? They can start by signing up with the WKRP Audio Catalog. This Online CD Distribution and Streaming Radio Network can provide you with both Internet radio play and (non-exclusive) online CD distribution. Because the WKRP Streaming Radio Shows will only feature the music from the artists that we are selling. You can bet that your music will get on our show rotations faster then any other Internet Radio promotional vehicle you have ever tried. Our commitment is to market and sell your CD's because we all win when folks tune in, listen, then buy music.
It's just that simple. WKRP is now owned by Internet personality James Lowe of KJAG Radio. WKRP Internet Radio and KJAG Internet Radio have both been streaming taped and live Internet Radio programs for over 4 years and have built a sizable audience. The WKRP business model will separate itself from the rest of the Internet Radio Stations and online Distributors because they will play ONLY music from the artists that it distributes! WKRP Audio Catalog is a non-exclusive distribution agreement so you are free to list your CD's with all the top Distribution sites (and we strongly suggest that you do). The WKRP Audio Catalog one stop Solution: -No more shipping CD's to distribution outlets and additional CD's to Internet Radio Stations.
-If we agree to stock your CD(s), we guarantee your songs will be played on our streaming shows. -Our Distribution agreement allows the artist to keep 75% of the retail selling price! -We also have an EP and Bootleg CD listing so folks willing to test the market can offer a very low cost CD alternative to your online fans. -We create an audience for your music via our Streaming Radio Shows. -Your CD will be displayed on one of the Internets nicest looking CD distribution pages. -We can offer Interviews with bands to help promote a new release of upcoming show.
-We're NOT CLEAR CHANNEL.... The website and Streaming shows open to the general public September 1st 2004 and like the title of this message said, "Movers and Shakers wanted. " It takes about 3 weeks from the time we get your submission until we have you listed in our CD Catalog so we want only movers and shakers to get this new promotional vehicle started. Questions and Answers: 1. Q- How will we know if our music is good enough to be played and distributed by WKRP? A- Simple, is your instrument in tune?
Can your singer carry a tune? You know if you stink. 2. Q- What do the CD's retail for and how much does the artist make per sale? A- To keep it simple right now, we are offering every CD for 12.00 (plus shipping and handling and we promise not to handle them much). The artist keeps 75% of the retail price or $8.00.
3. Q- How often will the artist get paid on CD sales? A- Unless a band is moving huge volumes of CD's we will settle up once every 3 months. 4. Q- How many CD's should we ship? A- We like to start off with at least 10 CD's, more if you plan to do additional promotions with us.
5. Q- Do I need to sign a royalty waiver to get my music played on your shows? A- Yes, and a waiver is printable at: http://www.evor.com/wkrp/waiver.html This waiver needs to be filled out and mailed along with your CDs for consignment sales. 6. Q- Should we also provide a press kit with photos, Bio's, website info and reviews? A- Can a horse - well, you know the answer..Of course, you need to send this with your submission.
7. Q- You mentioned EP's and Bootlegs offerings. Can you explain what this means? A- Not every artist has a full length CD ready for marketing. Some may have a quality 3-4 song offering and a $12. retail price is simply too much.
We will offer an $8.00 bootleg or EP offering so artists can test the waters while working on a new CD. 8. Q- How many bands will be distributed? A- This will depend totally on the amount of people that respond. We currently have 45 artists ready to go now and expect to have over 100 when we launch in September. Our future growth will depend totally on our success.
9. Q- How do I sign up? A- Thought you would never ask! The WKRP Audio Catalog section will open officially September 1st 2004. Any artists that would like to have their CDs sold on our site and music played on our Promotional Radio Streams can submit CD's for sale and a press kit and $15.00 set-up fee to: James Lowe KJAG Radio C/O WKRP Audio Catalog 624 Sonora Drive McPherson Kansas 67460 Be sure to visit the info on submissions page before you send your material because we need a few forms signed in advance.. http://www.evor/com/wkrp/submit1.html 
