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Submit Your Music 4 Upstream Radio and become a USA4real Artist
How do I become a USA4real Artist and receive spins on Upstream Radio?

USA4real is now accepting all electronic submissions for UPstream Radio exclusively through Sonicbids, the online leader in Electronic Press Kit submissions and connecting artists from around the world with opportunities like USA4real.

Sonicbids

If you have a Sonicbids account and you want to submit your music to UPstream Radio click here.
If you don't have an account with Sonicbids, it's a pretty sweet deal so click for the details.

Here's the USA4real deal

  1. Submit your "rock" music. (Make sure it has a rock element to it, hip-hop/rock mixes are way cool too, acoustic, etc...).
  2. Listen, if USA4real A&R digs your tunes we play it on UPstream Radio - if we don't, we don't.
  3. And you will receive a sweet A&R review for your Press Kits and your very own USA4real Artist Profile page and gallery.

What are some of the benefits to being a USA4real Artist?

  • Listeners around the worldwide web will be able to hear your music and rate you as an artist, your songs, and your albums so you will be ranked among your Indie peers.
  • Based on those ratings you will be considered to receive additional write-ups.
  • Your band could be selected as the next USA4real Featured Artist.
  • Your band can be showcased in one of our indie rock events.
  • Hand selected to open for a national act!!!
  • It is our goal to help as many indie artists as possible.
  • Don't take our word for it, check out the testimonials.

Submit your music to UPstream Radio now!
Questions? See our FAQ section.




What is Sonicbids?
Sonicbids enables you to get a press kit to anyone electronically.

  • Create your EPK™ (Electronic Press Kit) in 20 minutes or less
  • Email your EPK™ to anyone, anywhere and save time & money
  • Exclusive one-click submissions to hundreds of events
  • Daily email alerts about festivals, competitions and other music events that you should know about
  • Edit your EPK as often as you like, no matter where it’s been sent (it updates automatically)!

Sonicbids


USA4real in the Publications:


LA4real Indie Fest coverage in Skinnie Magazine, November 2007

Music Connection
USA4real promoter profile in Music Connection, Sept 19th, 2007


What bands are saying
about USA4real:

"USA4real was able to help us build the fan base we needed to attract the attention from a number of different labels. Before we were signed they were our most trusted booking service." -Stephen Limbaugh of Kingsley

"Significant players in the music business! As a publicist, they are definitely on my go-to list as they help my bands gain exposure via their interactive websites and local showcases." - Mona Loring, MLC PR

"No Doubt the Best "Friken" Indy Radio station around!!!" -Red Snow

"It could very well be the start of a new revolution featuring some of the best music you've never heard b4!" -The Morning Riot

Read more testimonials here


Read our tips on how to succeed in the music business. Click here.

Check out The Publicity Spot for music industry tips and resources from a PR pro.

Recording Studios
In most cases, a record label won't take on a band unless they have a professional recording. Click here to find the closest recording studio near you.


Questions?

Please visit our FAQ section on music submissions if you have any questions in regards to the process.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please email info@usa4real.com