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Who Is Black Mountain Music & Media

A Multi Service Agency
Providing Management, International Radio Tracking/Plugging, Consulting
Black Mountain KC Music & Media LTD as we are legally known will turn 9 years old in 2023. Not a simple feat in today's economy, and certainly not an easy task to keep the doors open during the Pandemic. Located in BC, Black Mountain is licensed to provide service across Canada, and the USA. Check out our services and talented roster of musicians!
Meta Data Tagging

What is all this talk about Metadata?
It's in my streaming upload isn't that enough?
Are you getting paid?
Without the proper Meta Data on your tracks the answer is no! Meta-What? You may be asking yourself is this another thing I have to learn to do? Again, the answer is no! However, as an artist you do need to know if your music is properly tagged. Whose job is it to properly tag my music?
It is your producers or engineers’ job to put the Meta-Data on your tracks.
Why do I need this?
You may be asking yourself why do I have to do this anyways? I don’t have to do worry about any of this when I release in Canadian radio? Besides I entered all the same information when I uploaded to CD Baby or TuneCore, can’t I just use those tracks? The short answer is, no.
International radio release is not like releasing to Canada, or the USA for a variety of reasons, but for today let’s just focus on song distribution. In Canada as most artists know, a song is uploaded to radio through a system known as DMDS. Many artists and engineers are familiar with Joe at RDR, when Joe uploads a single to DMDS he enters all the meta data manually. DMDS then tags the Meta Data automatically to the song.
There are some electronic tracking systems for the USA and International radio, the largest being MPE. MPE works like DMDS. But wait, before you start thinking fine, I’ll just use MPE, unless your name is Blake Sheldon, or Miranda Lambert you may want to rethink this plan. Even the biggest artists in Canada (other than Shania) are just getting known on the international stage. MPE is similar to a large iTunes for Radio. They search your name to find you. Now they do have ways of finding emerging talent BUT let’s be realistic with only a small little profile card to sell yourself how likely are you going to be added? So back to sending your music out with a company such as Black Mountain or by yourself. So how is your music going to be sent? The simple and short answer is your music is sent over in an email in either MP3 or WAV file format.
What Meta Data Tags are needed?
When you show this list to your producer or engineer, they may question you on why you need some of the information listed below. Feel free to bring this page and show them! The following Meta Data is almost identical to what is uploaded to CD Baby when you upload your single, and it is the same Meta Data uploaded to DMDS. If your single was not properly tagged and you have now decided to release to international radio you cannot just download your song off of CD Baby, Spotify or any other streaming platform. The Meta Data does not stay with the file. The reason for Genre is stations overseas play multi-genre shows unlike Canada. They don’t know you yet, so they need to know your genre in the event your song goes to a Central Music Director and then is forwarded to the correct Programmers. Having the ISRC Code insures you get your Royalties. Naming the performer, and songwriter does not always insure you get paid.
Please note, having this information tagged onto your single at the time of Mastering is much easier than after! Not many producers have the program to add Metadata to WAV files after mastering. You do not have to wait to have for CD Baby or TuneCore to issue you an ISRC Code. Ask your producer or engineer to help you find a company.
Finally, here is the list of Meta Data you need! If you wish to keep a copy of this article for referencing later see the files below, under "Downloadable Meta Data Info". For engineets and producers I have included a printable list of the Meta Data required.Feel free to download and share with your producer/engineer friends.
I feel this should be a no brainer but it actually is commonly missed and can cause your song to be rejected!!! Make sure your song is properly titled on the file itself.
Example: track name Final Mix. mp3 WRONG
Example track name artist name.mp3 Correct
Meta Data Tag
-Song name
-Artist Name
-Songwriter Name (s)
-IRSC Code
_ISWC Code
-Duration
-Genre
-Studio
-Producer
-label (if applicable)
Myths
*WAV files cannot have Meta Data added to them after mastering. They can, it’s just more difficult to find legitimate programs. Again, why it is best to have this done before mastering is finished.
*Just send the ISRC code along with the song like DMDS. This is not how DMDS works, and if your song does not have your name and song title on it the file will not even be opened. Without the ISRC code you will not get paid Royalties. International radio receives anywhere from 3-5000 songs a month. They don’t have time to enter your codes manually.
*If the song has the Meta Data on it for CD Baby or another streaming platform, you’re fine. Wrong the two things have nothing to do with each other.
Downloadable Meta Data Info
Radio Tracking Clients

Gord Bamford
#Rednek

Sweet Summer Nights
Craig Silver

Steve Newsome
"One Good Radio"
Tracking Steve Newsome first release for 2020, "One Good Radio". Feb 2020.

Girls Like Fishing Too
Tracy Millar
Tracy's first release in 2020 off her upcoming EP Sept 2020. Tracked May 2020

I'm Not 29 No More
Tracy Millar

Tracy Millar
Loretta's Moonshine
Before Loretta's Moonshine was even released to radio, our friends at CFCW radio in Alberta featured Tracy as their Country Music Alberta Home Grown Artist of the month. Loretta's Moonshine video was put up to Youtube and had over 1500 hits within 24 hours. Now as LM heads out to International Radio January 12th, the video is at 3k views in just over a week online! Watch on our "Pinky's Country Pick's" page.

Ollee Owens
Every Step of the Way
An Alt-Country, single taking International Radio by storm. Within the first week out the feedback has been phenomal. Recorded in Nashville with some of today's top session players. A feel good song, performed in only the way Ollee Owens can.

Kim Thompson
Heartache Heartbreak
International recording artist from Calgary, AB released Heartache Heartbreak to International Radio Feb 9/21. In a climate of 3-5000 songs being sent to radio a month, a situation never seen before, Kim's single is already rising to the top of the lists. A Country girl through and through it is surprising to hear her put out a Modern/Pop country song. Recorded at award winning studio MCC, the mix is fresh and fun.

Travis Dolter
Blue Seas & Palm Trees
Dolter's second release in 2021 to International Radio. Blue Seas & Palm Trees brings out the Barenaked Ladies influence on Travis, with the fast talking intro and pinches of "fast-talking" sprinkled throughout the song. Dolter's single has been referenced as a "Canadian Jimmy Buffett or Kenney Chesney". Blue Seas & Palm Trees is a true summer anthem!

She Gets Me
Travis Pickering
Travis Pickerings incredible Neo-Traditional first release to international radio She Gets Me hit international radio August 23rd. Produced by the one and only Jason Barry of BC's own Dean Brody, this relatable country tune is shaking things up for this talented songwriter. Within the first two weeks Pickering had 500 adds! Check out the sweet video under Video's From the Mountain!

Travis Dolter
Somewhere
Sometimes you hear a song and it just hits you. You're transported into the song and its speaking right to you... thats "Somewhere". The softer side of Travis Dolter is a beautiful side of Travis Dolter. Watch for the official video to drop soon!

Myranda Christi
When You Come Around
Myranda Christi's second release to International Radio. An upbeat single about the feelings you get when that special someone comes through the door!

Jeff Catto
Friends
From Jeff Catto's EP "Songs For My Wife" comes a beautiful single "Friends". They say your spouse should be your Best Friend! Catto captures the message beautifully in his latest release.

Michael Travis
That's Tequila
A fun summer time single, released worldwide just in time to get the world on their feet dancing. Michael Travis also known as Michael Powell is an multi talented country artist with a passion for Elvis! If you don't find him on a country stage you will find him belting out those Elvis tunes. That's Tequila LMS Records.

Steve Pointmeier
Sway
From CMAB recording and performing artist Steve Pointmeier, comes his first release of 2022. An absolutely beautiful ballad about looking for true love. Check out the Official video.. it's like a mini movie!

Fallin'
Travis Picking featuring Larry Pickering
From multi ISSA nominee comes a brand new summer single Fallin's featuring Travis's father, Larry Pickering. This fun summer single, highlights both Travis's writing skills once again and his Nashville sounding voice. Nothing beats the harmonies of family and Larry and Travis are the Canadian male Judds!

Steve Pointmeier
Rowdy On
Steve Pointmeier is not slowing down! With barely a breath between "Sway" and and his brand new single "Rowdy On" Steve has international radio turning heads. "Rowdy On" is a fast upbeat, Texas Dirt summer time single. Turn it up, and get your Rowdy On.

Greyhound
Justin Sutton
Justin Sutton's sophmore international release, Greyhound! Another true country single from the big voiced artist from Alberta. A fantastic single about boy meets girl, boy gets dumped...and girl leaves on a Greyhound!

Tommy J Ehman
Precious Heart
An upbeat single with an amazing message. Tommy Ehman’s first international release but no stranger to Canadian radio with music charting numerous times. Another artist showing worldwide radio how talented Canadian Country is.

Shelley Lynch
Dreams and Gasoline
When a relationship ends and a woman gets mad often times you get...gasoline! Not with Shelley Lynch! She took a break up and turned it into Dreams and Gasoline! The title track off her upcoming EP. A powerful voice that brings us back to the sound of the 90's the best decade of country music!

Dan Washburn
DIRT

Steve Newsome
Cold Beer Communion
Released to Canadian radio in Nov 2020, our great friend Steve Newsome waited to release Cold Beer Communion to Internationl Radio until March 2021. Steve's voice has matured since his last release "One Good Radio". With a new whiskey smooth sound. His latest song, is masterly produced by award winning produced by Bart McKay. The laid back, groovin orchastration fits perfectly with Steve's laid back sounding voice. Lay back and chill with your favourite beer.

Stephen B Lawrence
Crazy
Stephen B Lawrence releases his first full Interantional release with Black Mountain Music & Media with an edgy country rock ballad. Staying true to his form, Crazy is about how it feels when everything you love is gone. Country rock as a genre has gotten grittier over the years and Stephen's voice has the perfect edge to pull it off. Crazy now streaming everywhere.

Kim Thompson
Heartache Heartbreak Remix
Following in the footsteps of her idol Shania Twain, Kim Thompson has released her single Heartache Heartbreak in a total dance bar format! Many Canadians may not be aware but Twain released a dance mix version of Up! to Europe only back in the early 00's, and Thompson being a huge Twain fan is following in her footsteps. Thompson's most recent single is being released only to International Radio, smart marketing as Europe is know for loving a great dance song! If you're looking for a song to dance to around the patio this summer download Heartache Heartbreak the Remix whereever you stream your favourite music from.

Myranda Christi
Pure
July 6th Pure is released to international radio. From the beautiful piano solo to strength of her "pure" voice this love ballad is sure to make an impact on radio around the world. A hidden gem from the Alberta praires we expect Myranda will be impacting radio for many years to come. Pure is the first single off her upcoming Record.