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First Break Profiles Unsigned Artists

By BRIAN GARRITY
Publication: Billboard
Date: Saturday, April 19 2003
AOL Music and online musicians' network Tonos Entertainment are sponsoring an American Idol-style best unsigned artist promotion called First Break.

During May and June, AOL Music will post original songs from 10 unsigned artists—five artists will be spotlighted per

month—and AOL users will vote for their favorite each month. The winner receives a demo deal from Atlantic Records, an appearance on the popular Sessions@AOL program, and a one-year membership to Tonos.

In addition to links to each song under consideration, AOL Music will showcase photos of the artists and a short biography of each entry. Visitors to the First Break area on AOL will also be able to access message boards focusing on competing artists, news, and updates on developments in the contest.

Contest entries for May are due April 15. The entry period for June runs April 16-May 15.

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