Music180 Launches New Artist Development Platform

Website: http://www.music180.com

Hollywood, CA, June 29, 2010 -- Music180.com has launched a new artist development platform offering emerging musical talent real access to top music industry professionals who have the expertise and influence to help them succeed in the new music business. For music professionals, Music180 offers new revenue opportunities, an industry-wide networking platform and a better way to scout for new talent.

With an unprecedented roster of hundreds of the world's most successful producers, songwriters, publishers, engineers, music supervisors, managers and A&R professionals, Music180 breaks down the traditional barriers to put emerging artists on a fast track to success by offering one-on-one feedback and unique opportunities at affordable rates. The professionals using Music180 have helped build careers for Justin Timberlake, Jay Z, Beyonce, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, U2, Carrie Underwood and many more of the biggest names in music. Built in 2009 by entertainment industry veterans, the company has spent the past six months successfully testing their new platform.

"While there are many sites catering to independent artists, none focus on the most important foundation of success - artist development," said Eric Galen, Music180 founder and CEO. "All the distribution, promotion, live gigs and social networking in the world won't mean anything if you're an average act with mediocre music. Artist development with the right music professionals is the most important investment an artist can make in his or her career, and that's what Music180 offers."

Until now, barriers in the traditional music business prevented independent artists from meeting the people at the top who can truly help them succeed. Music180 levels the playing field so artists can work directly with hundreds of the world's top professionals from legends like Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, 30 Seconds to Mars) and Lamont Dozier (Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder), to cutting-edge hitmakers like Rob Fusari (found and developed Lady Gaga), Andreas Carlsson (Idol judge and songwriter for Katy Perry and Britney Spears).

Here's how getting feedback on Music180 works: An artist uploads music, submits it to a professional of choice, and quickly receives personalized feedback. This feedback can help the artist succeed in many ways. First, the artist can use the professional's advice to improve the music. Second, since professionals trust the opinions of their peers, the artist can use any positive feedback to validate the artist's work when shopping to labels, producers or other professionals. Third, if the professional likes the music, he or she can introduce the artist to other professionals who might be able to offer additional help. Finally, there is always the exciting possibility that the professional will want to work with the artist - many of the professionals on Music180 are using the site to find new talent.

"We spent a year trying to get our music to producer Greg Wells, but we couldn't until we found Music180. We sent Greg nine songs for feedback, and we heard from him the next day. Hearing what Greg said was a religious experience. His advice was incredible—it gave us new direction, lots of hope, and now we may get to work with him," says unsigned rock band Skyrocket Love.

"I hope Music180 connects the many talented people out there who have no 'in' - I was one of them for years," said top songwriter and producer Greg Wells, whose credits include Katy Perry's platinum album and OneRepublic.

Music180 guarantees the professionals and opportunities on the site, which represent all genres. The professionals on Music180 maintain their own profiles, create their own services and set their own prices. As a result, there is a wide range of offerings and price points on Music180, such as a one-on-one phone meeting with the producer who developed Lady Gaga for $250, to an all-in artist video package with a pro video director for $3,500, to a writing session with a hit songwriter for $500, to personalized music feedback from a platinum producer for $90, to single song submissions for as low as $10.

"We are fundamentally changing the dynamic between established industry professionals and emerging talent. We receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from our users because our site helps everyone. Music professionals use Music180 to find new talent and monetize their expertise, while emerging artists can finally make real connections with the people and opportunities that can actually help them succeed," said Galen. "The professionals we sign up usually tell us they wish Music180 was around when they were coming up - they really believe in what we're doing."

About Music180: Music180 connects emerging talent to top music industry professionals to get personalized feedback, make great music and improve their chance of success. Music180.com helps aspiring artists get developed and discovered by giving them real access to industry professionals with the expertise and influence to help them succeed. Music180.com is owned and operated by Connected Creatives Inc., a California corporation founded in 2008 and operated by entertainment professionals in Los Angeles, California.