SHORT CUTS: Getting Your CD's on the Air!

So many local bands create some fantastic musical product, and this year looks to be our best year yet for talent and output.

But that being said, there are SO many artists/bands who have CD's who haven't tapped into the local radio stations for radio play.

First up, CJAM 91.5 FM thrives on showcasing local music talent, so send one to CJAM immediately! Not only do they love to promote locally produced music, they even have specialty shows, such as "The Windsor Scene" and DJ Needle's "Needle 914 Show" that are devoted to it! Their only main guideline for submitting a CD to them is that the CD contain a minimum of four (4) songs on it (no CD singles allowed - check their website for more info on submission guidelines).

Send your CD to:
CJAM 91.5 FM
c/o University of Windsor
401 Sunset Ave.
Windsor, Ontario
N9B 3P4

Next up, "The Rock Indie Show" on The Rock 100.7 FM. With a new host starting up a few months ago, this indie showcase of Windsor and Chatham has played everyone from Fiftywatthead to Ron Leary, to a broad wide audience in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent counties.

Send your CD to:
The Rock 100.7 FM
Attn: The Rock Indie Show
2090 Wyandotte St E
Windsor, ON
N8Y 5B2

Finally, 89X has recently started back up "Canadian X-Ports", which showcases the best in independent Canadian alternative music. While they do tend to play more the likes of Feist, Arcade Fire, Stars, etc., the odd Windsor band has snuck into rotation, such as The Golden Hands Before God.... They also have "The Homeboy Show", which spotlights local Detroit and Windsor bands. Many local bands, such as Ashes of Soma, Radio Adelaide, Inoke Errati and others have been featured on there and found rotation afterwards.

Send CD's to:
89X
Attn: Homeboy Show or Attn: Canadian X-Ports
1640 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario
N8X 1L1

Once you've done this, follow up a few weeks later to see if they received your CD. Let them know that you're local and you're hoping for some exposure! These radio stations love to promote local talent - it's a win-win for them and you!

Hope this helps some of you out.