Past reviews of this annual compilation:
"Excellent & Diverse Sampler - I rarely keep more than a couple of tracks from free samplers. This one is an exception. There are so many talented artists that play in such a variety of genres--it's pretty amazing. From indie and alternative rock, to jazz, African, Latino, blues, neo-soul, Americana, alt-country, electro--etc. etc. etc. Staggering variety, impressive quality. I only deleted 5 or 6 of these 59 freebies, and will probably explore some of the artists further. A Christmas treat. Grab it!"
"Fantastic Compilation! This is the best sampler I've every downloaded anywhere!"
"This is a great collection of very listenable tunes. Something here for everyone. :) Check it out, you will find a LOT to love here."
"Amazing selection! Seldom do I find so many downloads on one album. My compliments."
"Wow! Do I love this massive collection. The downside is finding too many new artists to buy in the future. Well, I guess that's not so bad after all."
"...real happy I downloaded this. There's some great stuff here and it's FREE! I might end up deleting a few, but most are keepers. A lot of different sounds and styles, something for everyone."
"The Independent Music Awards people have been bringing out these freebie albums [for several years]. There's always such a variety that there's always something that appeals, even if I delete the rest. They're always worth hearing, and I'll be giving them a listen for as long as they keep putting them out."
The Independent Music Awards is the only international program that connects artists to new revenue opportunities & an audience of more than 1 billion music fans.
Earning an Independent Music Award is more than just a badge of distinction. Produced by Music Resource Group, publisher of the popular industry contact database The Musician’s Atlas/AtlasOnline, and co-sponsored by eMusic, Jango, Musicati, AMI Entertainment, IMAtv, Dropcards, CMJ Music Marathon, NACA, The Planetary Group and others, The IMAs leverage its unrivaled access to performance, promotion & distribution opportunities to place winners & nominees in front of Talent Buyers, Film, TV & Gaming Music Supervisors, Media outlets, Licensing opportunities and 1 Billion music fans.
That’s why artists previously on major labels, as well as notable indie label and self-released talent from around the globe submit their best work in 70 Song, Album, Video & Design categories. The program receives submissions from more than 70 countries on 6 continents. Artists, managers and labels credit The IMAs for impacting their presence among talent buyers, programmers, media and fans.
Past IMA Winners & Nominees include: Spinnerette, Cursive, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs, Ra-Ra Riot, The Cliks, Vienna Teng, The Flatlanders, fun., State Radio, Phil Roy, The Apples in stereo, Koko Taylor, Speech, Lacuna Coil, Jamie Lidell, The Trews, Joan As Police Woman, The Dollyrots, Sugarcult, Girlyman, Chris Whitley, Mary Gauthier, Richard Julian, Eleni Mandel, Miguel Migs, The Mooney Suzuki, Sweet Honey in The Rock, God Forbid, Bitter:Sweet, Dan Bern, and many, many more.
The Independent Music Awards Benefits Include:
Winners are determined by influential industry judges and music fans
All Winners & Nominees are actively promoted in ongoing year-long marketing campaigns
All Nominees and actively promoted to music fans and included in annual Vox Pop Award, the fan-determined portion of The IMAs
All Nominees and Winners in music and video categories to be featured on 20,000 digital jukeboxes throughout the USA. These jukeboxes report 500,000,000 annual paid plays, and reach 1 Billion “active” listeners in bars and taverns
All Winners featured on 20,000 digital download cards distributed to thousands of music consumers and key industry decision makers
Winning tracks included on The IMA Winners compilation are promoted to 650 US & Canadian public & college stations during a 12 week radio promotion campaign – Routinely placing on CMJ’s Top 1-25 charts
IMA CD promoted to millions of eMusic subscribers resulting in higher recognition and paid sales
Winners & Nominees may be eligible to perform at The IMA showcases
Footage of IMA showcases that are recorded and/or streamed live available to participating acts for use on their own sites and other promotional purposes
Winners & Nominees eligible for featured placement on IMAtv
All entrants can choose (at NO Additional Fee) to become IMA Platinum Members & receive special offers, opportunities and discounts.
There are more than 80 ways to earn IMA honors. Check out all IMA categories by clicking here.
Past judges include: Zooey Deschanel & M. Ward (She & Him), Norah Jones, Peter Gabriel, Aimee Mann, Snoop Dogg, Dan Auerbach & Patrick Carney (The Black Keys), Mark Hoppus (Blink 182), Ricky Skaggs, Melissa Etheridge, DJ Spooky, The Apples in stereo, Ken Jordan (The Crystal Method), Butch Walker, Lee Ritenour, Jesse Malin, Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone), Tom Beujour (Revolver Magazine), Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), Evan Schlansky (American Songwriter), Melinda Newman (Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Associated Press, etc.), Tommy Merrill (The Rockwood Music Hall), Celina Denkins (Whiskey a Go-Go), and many more influential artists and key industry decision-makers.
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