Keith Hannaleck of MuzikReviews.com and Jordan Rudess
Keith with Jordan Rudess-Aug 2007

Keith with James LaBrie-Aug 2006





Keith Hannaleck is the most dedicated journalist/reviewer I have ever met. 
He has single handedly spread the news about my musical endeavors to 
more publications than any marketing group or record company 
that I know.

Wow!


Jordan Rudess
Dream Theater






 


 


Hi Keith,

I wanted to personally thank you for the really intelligent review of Memory Crash. Where critical you gave very good reasons and I really respect you for that. I worked very very hard on the record, and you really seemed to get that i was just trying to grow as an artist and create a record that was imaginative and rocking at the same time.

All my best,

Steve Stevens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Keith with Paul Nelson-Jul 2004

Keith With Johnny Winter-Jul 2004




An important part of any musicians career is the press he receives, 
preferably "good press." Fortunately Keith and my career have clicked. 

There is no doubt that interviews and reviews by Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck 
and the style in which he presents them has gotten the word out in a big way!

Thanks man!

Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter/LiegeLord/Solo)





Keith:
 
Your review and efforts are one of the few online music services that have really paid dividends for me and my band 22nd Century. It was so easy to work with you and your industry knowledge and turnaround time were great. We immediately saw a spike in traffic to our official website as well as a peak in sales. We are now regularly in the top 10-15% of Jango airplay and For anyone reading this and contemplating using Keith's services, let me validate that it is money well spent.   
I invite you to directly contact our management if you have further questions send an email to management@ 22ndcenturyofficial.com What are you still reading this shit for - go sign up now!!
 
Duane Chaos
Bass - 22nd Century















 


Keith,
 
We wanted to thank you again for the review and let you know how it has helped our career to date. Before I do that, however, I want to describe for anyone who happens to be reading this note what happened first. We had established a web page on www.mybandsmusic.com and through that action we found the MuzikReviews.com web site and quickly made contact hoping for a review. Keith Hannaleck responded and instructed us to send a CD. He warned us at that time that it would take a few days, maybe longer, and that it would be an honest review. In other words, don't expect flowers and perfume if the music is not good. Even though we were a little worried we were confident in our music and we sent our CD. Keith sent us an email confirming receipt of our CD (every Indie artist out there knows how rare that one act of kindness is, most people never respond at all) and letting us know that he had given it to his Sr. Staff Editor, Kevin Liedel, for review. Keith also told us that Kevin was not easy to please. In less than two weeks we were notified that our review had been posted on the MuzikReviews.com web site. With fear in our gut we immediately shot over to the site. WOW! It was a great review and very professional. Let me repeat that "Very Professional".
 
OK, if it had been a bad review would I be writing this note? Yes! The reason...every band trying to make it in this business is struggling to be recognized. We have spent a lot of time trying to get press and for the most part we're ignored. That's not because the press doesn't like us, it's because they get thousands of requests a month and just don't bother responding to the ones they can't get to. So Keith, for that alone, We Thank You!
 
Now back to what it's done for our career:
 
1) We have been contacted by a major management firm who would like to represent us
2) Our web site traffic has increased by 50%
3) Requests to purchase our CD have increased
4) We are receiving emails from people all over who want to know more about the band
 
It gets better, today we were notified that we were MuzikReviews.com Pick of the Week! We can only guess what that might do for us!
 
Let me leave you with this: Keith  "MuzikMan"  Hannaleck and MuzikReviews.com is truly "A Force In This Industry"! What he does Influence's This Market!  Seek him out, take his advice and buckle up...
 
Doug Jones
Taddy Porter

































 



Keith,

I just wanted to let you know the effect that being on MuzikReviews.com is having for Circle Syndicate. We have been using Google AdWords for a while along with Analytics to guide traffic to our web site and to keep track of where and how we are getting hits. However, in the short period of time since your review we have seen a terrific spike in hits that makes the investment in Google seem a waste by comparison. According to the reports from Google nearly all of our recent site traffic has been linked to either MuzikReviews.com or through the syndication of the review. Recent visitors have been from Israel, England and beyond as well as traffic all over the USA. These are quality hits too with visitors spending time on the site and loading multiple pages. As you are no doubt aware, it is quite a trick to get surfers to spend more than 5 seconds on a site especially if they are ad based clicks. All of this is due to your fine review and the amazing syndication that your site provides. I would highly recommend your site and its services to all artists and bands as a key to establishing an internet presence.

Thanks for the good work.

JP-Circle Syndicate



















"Keith Hannaleck and his MuzikReviews service is a landmark in the American indie-rock music scene. Not only is his company good at what it does - delivering good honest reviews and now handling PR campaigns and press releases for artists, but Keith himself is a real music lover and a fan so he really gets into his work which is inspiring. The company delivers a real service but it is also an honest service. He brings passion to your project. Our company has hired him a lot over the years. I highly recommend his services if you are fortunate enough to be able to work with him - Go for it."

Ed Hale-Transcendence











For a long time I was looking for a producer/distributor for my music. After a searching on the internet for many days I found CDBABY last year in February. I was an unknown musician without a website and unaware of Myspace! With 5 recorded albums CDBABY was a good and opportunity for starting to promote and sell my music. In April I received an email from Keith “Muzikman” Hannaleck, who explained he found me on CDbaby and I was chosen as someone that he could work with. Immediately I looked at his site, and felt the very important opportunity to develop myself as musician, and how to put attention on my music was right in front of me.

After contacting him I can say that Keith is not only a well prepared and professional journalist, but above all a good friend too! He did great work writing and distributing a review, a bio and PR, but I was positively surprised because he really helped me by giving me some precious suggestions!  Thanks Keith!!!

My name was finally present on Internet, my CDBABY site daily viewed, and thanks to his review, I now had a business card of my music that I used for digital distribution, contacting radio for airplay, labels, to put on Myspace, to be musically considered…anyway, an indispensable tool for my curriculum and activities.

I contacted him a second time in early 2007, after releasing my last CD 2012 for the review and PR. This was another unforgettable experience! The greatest surprise for which I was really very glad, was to be contacted by Evovling Artists and their Shatterproof Studios to realize a production was in the works reagrding my last CD. After the production was complete Keith put it on Youtube and MuzikReviews.com for the pick of the week honors. To see myself in the archives of the site with other world famous bands and musicians is a very determining and encouraging step in my career. Now I can believe that I will realize my dream!

Alex Rosselli


 

Regarding The Review Service:

Dear Keith,

Since the review was posted my hits on my website have grown from 150,200 a day to 550,600.

I also found the review on many very serious websites.  I just got e-mail from Record Label in Germany.They like my music and want to listen my Demo CD.

My mailng list rises every day since the review was released and for sure after PR will be even better.

You helped me a lot, and earned new friends, and finally got a band.

All the best.

It works Keith.

Thank you again
Arek Religa (Sonic Bids Talent Contest Winner)

Regarding The PR Service:

Since you posted the PR I am getting a lot of e-mails from internet radio stations.They're asking me to send them my music, and they want to play it on their Internet radio stations. Yesterday I got two e-mails, even from a regular radio FM. One from New York and the second from Los Angeles.

Keith it works like Hell :-)

Arek




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  



 

In a business flooded with pitfalls, disappointments & sharks Keith Hannaleck rises above it all 
and delivers everything one would expect and more. 

His honesty combined with a solid knowledge & respect for music make him a very credible 
source for his readers while the reviews & promo service he's providing independent artists 
is immeasurable.

Thanks Keith,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pick of The Week" first of all was an honor.  I know Keith reviews lots of artists.  The Evolving Artist 
exposure (we made it to the Top 10 on Evolving Internet Radio) and the Preying Lizard podcasts have been great, increasing hits to our website, MySpace and CD Baby sites.  The EA ads for our new CD were as pro looking 
and sounding as anything we've seen on national television.  

Thanks for getting our name and music out there Keith!

Ruby Bird & Billy Carl Mancini

BIRD MANCINI
 
Your review was a pleasure to read.  I have read many of your reviews.  I find that your approach is very consistent.  Honest, respectful, and balanced.  Also, you have a very polished writing style, while using a conversation-like approach so you don't lose anyone along the way.  Easy to understand.  This is the secret to reaching the masses.  You're at the top of your heap, mate.  Congratulations.  Best of luck to you as you continue in your career.  As I produce other material, I'll be forwarding it along.  Take care and stay well. 

Best Wishes,
Paul Sammarco (Paul & Friends)
 
Our band Deaf Symphony™ was nothing more than a dream in 2004. It was just my musical and business partner Matt Cerbin and I at that time. We decided to record a CD as a labor of love, and nothing more at that time. I played the drums, and Matt played all of the other instruments and sang.

In March of 2005, we put our CD out on the Internet via all of the digital download sites, and other outlets such as Amazon, Borders, Tower Records, etc. We also launched a basic web site. The only problem was that no one knew that we were out there in cyber space. That all changed after we found Keith.

After Keith’s music review was placed on his vast Internet network, CD purchases began to take place. Hits to our web site soared, and our band’s name began climbing the Google ladder. By the middle of 2005 we were getting e-mails and other requests from all over the world. People loved our music. At that time Matt and I decided it was time to put together a complete band, and begin work on CD number two.

With the complete band in tact, Matt and I formed our own record label and released CD number two on October 28th, 2006. Again we enlisted Keith for a CD review and press release. Between Keith’s efforts, our publicity firm’s dealings, and the MySpace phenomenon, we have sold over 10,000 CD’s, partnered with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (http://www.ncadv.org/), attained some mainstream radio and satellite airplay, and gained worldwide attention — all without the push of a major record label. Check out the following two major search engine links, and search the words deaf symphony and see for yourself:

http://www.google.com/

http://www.yahoo.com/

While we have worked very hard to get to where we are, and we will work even harder to expand our presence in the music business, it was Keith’s abilities and network that set it all in motion, and continues to spread the word. You can’t go wrong with Keith. And if you even have to think twice about whether Keith’s services are worth the more-than-fair investment, then you aren’t worth Keith’s time and talents.

Larry Cox Deaf Symphony™
Drummer, Co-founder/producer


http://www.deafsymphony.com/

www.myspace.com/deafsymphonyband
 
Wow, you were right! They just keep on comin'! I lost count after the second email you sent! HA! Keith, can I just say "THANK YOU TIMES INFINITY!" I've already gotten 3 gig requests, sold 10 CDs from my website this week!, and I am feeling so much better physically because this is such a boost to my mental state!

Unless I totally misjudged, I feel like you actually understand my art (which is synonymous with my heart), I think it's amazing how music/art can bring people together (especially in our modern world where direct human interaction is a growing rarity), how a melody and a mood proves that putting a face with a name is not as important as connecting an idea with an image-which in turn creates another web of connections! You are one of the few that immediately recognizes the connection-a gift that you were blessed with. I believe it is this gift that draws people to you. And by no means was it a coincidence that I was lead to you through Broadjam (although seemingly random!).

My growing suspicion is that, perhaps, you are like-mind and resource turned friend not just for THIS season. If I'm wrong then at least I have grown and been encouraged in this short, short time of having you in my circle. I hope you realize the brevity of your service to others. It is a great thing with your life. You are not only effective with what you do, but also in AFFECTING people (in the right way)! Thank you for creating an outlet, giving a voice, and insuring a chance for those seemingly insignificant people such as myself! That
type of living is a legacy your children can be proud of, hopefully continue, and instill within others! : ) So, with deepest gratitude, thanks again Keith!

Sheila Swift
 
I can't say enough good things about Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck's artist promotion service.  Not only is he a very talented writer and web P.R. guru, but he really works his tail off to get your name all over the place.  It is genuinely refreshing to meet someone in this business who is honest, down to earth, dedicated and true to both his convictions and promises. 

Thanks again Keith!!

Andy Rothstein
 
Keith,

Your services alone have done wonders for my music business.  Not only did you help put me on the map in the music world you gave my company credibility.  Artists that found me from your service have been placed on an ABC National TV show and several artists have been placed in independent movies. Thank you for all your support and look forward to working with you in the future.

Kris Keller
President


Noteborn Music
 
Dear Keith,

I have sold more CD's this past week and experienced more activity on my website than in any other time, ever! You are worth so much more than your fee! Thank you very much for the great job you did promoting my new CD, Walking Shoes Blues

I would recommend you to anyone who is serious about professional web PR, and I certainly plan to use your services in the future! Thank you, Keith!

Ed Maly
Hot Texas Tunes
edmaly2001@yahoo.com
 
Independent artists have the advantage of creative freedom, but the hardest area for any independent artist is finding great exposure. Keith Hannaleck made a tremendous difference in the visibility and availability of my CD, Brave New Shoes. His review appeared in so many places I had never considered, exposing my music to new audiences everywhere. The results were amazing. I went from Amazon.com’s rating of 50,000 up to 5000 in one day! Phenomenal results!

His ability to get to the core of an artist’s music personality is a tremendous help, letting audiences know what is there beneath the surface. I could not have been happier with the feedback and results. I am so glad that I found his help with my music. It made a wonderfully positive impact on my career.

Thanks Keith, for all!
Susaye Greene
 
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck has done all that he promises, and more. I approached him for both a Review and also for PR. From the outset it was clear that his moniker “MuzikMan” was justified, as he showed a remarkable understanding of my music, and was able to express his opinions eloquently. He also recognized the problem I faced as an independent artist embarking on a recording career. I had little or no presence on the web, and it was important to rectify that, and, at the same time he targeted weaknesses in my webpage. My presence on Google had been less than 100, and the impact of the review increased this to a Google search reading at “1 - 10 of about 9,640”. In only five days his PR campaign increased this to results of “1 - 10 of about 17,300.” My presence has mushroomed out of all proportion since Keith took me on. He has been very helpful with advice on how to improve my webpage, and he has given useful advice concerning queries over contacts on the web.

Once my CD “Reason To Live” became available on CD Baby, Keith helped me set the right price. Not knowing the US market, I had set the price too high, closer to UK prices, but Keith told me the price would severely limit sales. As it was my debut Album, I needed to target high sales for maximum publicity, and now thankfully the price is right. His advice led me to sign up with MusicFreedom and Tagworld.

In conclusion, Keith has done far more than I expected. His services are invaluable and I believe it is his love of music that has kept his fees so attractive. I feel that Keith is not only a great friend of music, but also a personal friend, whom I would love to meet when I next visit the States. I will most definitely approach him again when my next album is released later this year.

Phil Walton
Phil Waltonphil@philwalton.com

http://www.myspace.com/philwal
 
A few months back I emailed Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck and asked if he would consider reviewing Sytek and Davies' recent CD From the Shadow of the Citadel.  Keith emailed back that he would be happy to consider it; he indicated that his reviews were always reserved for projects he could identify with on a personal level, so there were no guarantees. We submitted the CD and press kit and waited.

A few weeks later the review published, and almost immediately Sytek and Davies' Google search numbers jumped from a few hundred to over 39,000 online references!  AND, our office received an increase in CD requests from radio stations and online stations; all the attention helped stimulate at least one major review in an international (UK) publication!

A few weeks after Keith's review was published and we saw the band's profile come way up, we decided to take advantage of the PR package offered.  Keith spent a good amount of time on the telephone with us, and even advised us on some improvements for our official website design. When the PR campaign launched we saw another spike in Sytek and Davies' online profile! 

As independent musicians we are always aware that industry buzz is the "coin of the realm" regarding a CD or event.  Keith literally spent hours on this project, cutting and pasting the reviews and links into numerous online forums, making suggestions to us on our web presentation, and emailing us the results.  In all our efforts at publicity, the PR package is the best "bang for the buck" we have ever encountered.. the results from the review and PR campaign were, simply put, stunning. We'll be working together again in the near future!!


Rick Davies/LMR March 2006
Sytek and Davies
http://www.sytekdavies.com/

 
Keith, Thank you for all of your help.  Your review and press release have skyrocketed my search engine ratings and have driven traffic to my website.  My daily hits on my site, CD Baby, and other online distribution sites has doubled and in some cases tripled over just the past 7 days.  I have received emails from radio stations and have sold more cd's from the exposure.  Over the past month I have learned that unlike many people in the music industry, I have been able to sit back and relax without worrying about what has been going on with "Muzikman".   The email updates were frequent and informative and the work was accomplished for a very reasonable price on the exact quoted dates.   I wish you all the best for the future, and will contact you first on my next project to get the ball rolling.  I highly recommend Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck's services to anyone who is working on getting their products out to the public.

Tom Tallitsch
http://www.tomtallitsch.com/
Tom Tallitsch Productions, LLC.
609-888-4464
P.O. Box 4291
Hamilton, NJ 08610
 
Keith is the epitome of the word "MuzikMan" that he puts in his tagline.  A consummate professional who works tirelessly to provide the services he promises, Keith has done an incredible job writing and releasing press releases for my company.  We were stunned when not more than 10 minutes after he posted one of our releases, a company in Chicago called us.  I highly recommend Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck for your publicity needs!

If you're waiting for things to happen with your indie release, maybe you should just get in line. Or, you could step up to the plate and be proactive - and be as surprised as I was by the results Keith's review of my CD has generated. Within hours of reviews being posted I was contacted by label and festival representatives!

Brent Magstadt
http://www.brentmagstadt.com/
 
Keith,The response to the review has been great, we've noticed an increase of hits on our site and we're also getting more e-mails! Some of them from concert promoters and distributors, which is totally great.

Thanks a lot for your help!

Marcela Bovio
http://www.elfonia.com/
http://www.streamofpassion.com/

 

 

 

 
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