Oakland Records USA is on a mission to gather all valuable information for Independent Recording Artists. Each week we add new articles and resources. With our Artist Resource Program, you will have access to a wealth of information from industry professionals, as well as reference materials such as radio station listings, club listings, and more. Topics covered in our libary include.

*Press Kit Checklist
*Press Release How-To's
*Website Setup (domain names, hosting, general layout checklist)
*Email List(s) (fan list, multiple lists, etc.)
*Tour Planning Guide (regions, clubs, budgets)
*CD Promotional Tours
*Recording Production Advice (tracking, time, money, budget, etc.)
*Music Video Production
*Music Video As a Promotional Tool
*Songwriting Tips
*Advice on Promotional Websites
*CD Duplication (packaging, barcodes, UPC, budgets, etc.)
*CD Distribution (retail stores)
*Digital Distribution (CD Baby, iTunes, etc.)
*Online CD Sales (CD Baby, Amazon, etc.)
*Selling CDs on Your Website (Ecommerce, Credit Card Sales)
*College Radio Promotion
*Internet Radio Promotion

...and much, much more....