Steve Brownlee's Music Portal
A Little Bit About Me
Since 1981...
.....I have promoted and distributed thousands of albums and promoted countless bands, both for notable indie labels and as an independent contractor. I have sold millions of units. I have been involved with the promotion, sales and marketing of early pre-major label releases by artists such as Motley Crue, Poison, Ratt, Great White, Queensryche, Berlin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Silent Rage, Slayer, Motorhead, Fastway, Girlschool, Stryper and so many others.
I have held management positions in sales, marketing and promotion and as label general manager for highly regarded independent labels such as Enigma Records, Greenworld Distribution, Restless Records, Chameleon Records, M&K Sound Entertainment and Drive Entertainment.
I have also represented titles and artists on Metal Blade Records, Roadrunner Records, SPV Records, VeeJay Records, Golden Records, New Renaissance Records, Shrapnel Records, SST Records, Frontier Records and many other popular national and international indie labels. As an independent contractor, I have serviced indie labels and many independent and signed artists directly.
With vital contacts and a stellar reputation worldwide in music promotion, I am offering my metal / hard rock press services to new and established artists. I am also available to independent labels to assist in their sales, marketing and promotional needs. Unsigned and independent artists will benefit from my experience by receiving professional and affordable services.
For the past decade I have also become a graphic artist and have designed many album covers and CD packages for commercially available releases by world renowned music artists. I also have an eye for designing effective promotional materials to best meet your needs.
Please contact me for details in how I can best serve your needs. Keep in mind I am selective in what artists I promote. You HAVE to be GOOD!
While I only do metal, hard rock and punk press, I extend my design services to artists and labels of all genres.
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Contact me for more details: sbmusicpress@gmail.com
EJ Curse (Silent Rage), Me, Jesse Damon (Silent Rage) at KNAC
In my office at Greenworld Distribution 1984.
Jack Russell (Great White) and me at interview w/ Metal Rendezvous
A few of the wonderful people and companies I've serviced as an independent contractor.
Alan Niven (former Guns n Roses / Great White manager)
Jesse Damon (Silent Rage vocals / guitar)
Kyoji Yamamoto (Bow Wow / Wild Flag)
Vixen (featuring Marty Friedman
Neil Grusky (Takara)
The Tom Hollister Trio (featuring Chris Buck)
The Alchemist (featuring Glenn Hughes & Ian Crichton)
Roger Romeo (Legs Diamond)
Richie Scarlet (Frehley's Comet)
Dogbone (Bryan Jay of Keel / Rhett Forrester of Riot)
Tower
Lovedog
Chad Carrier (Easter / Green Jelly)
Shillaly Brothers / Slainte Brothers
City Boy Records
On Fire Records
Ma & Pa Records
Stepping Stone Music Group
Tru-B-Dor Records
Mindshank Records
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Above, pictured backstage at the Like Totally '80's Festival at the Yost Theater Santa Ana, CA. Me with members of the band Easter who I signed to Chameleon / Capitol Records in 1987. Pictured with us is Richard Blade who first played the bands video before it aired on MTV. The band's song "Lights Out" was a local #1 hit on KROQ.
On the left is a Tweet from Mark Kendall of Great White about their concert at Fender's Ballroom in the mid '80's. I was promoting and distributing "Shot in the Dark" at the time.
Wesley Hein
Former Enigma Records President
"I worked with Stephen twice in his career and both times he added greatly to the success of the organizations and the artists that he promoted. He works well with talent, delivers corporate objectives, and is popular with co-workers."
- LinkedIn Recommendation
Cyr-Modeste Mongo
Entrepreneur / Executive
"Stephen with his knowledge of the internet industry is easily the best client's need oriented, most courteous and effective sales professional and negotiator I've ever had the pleasure of working with."
- LinkedIn Recommendation
Bob Diamond
Former Director at M&K Sound
"Steve is a consummate, organized business professional with a well established track record of setting and surpassing sales goals. He is great to work with and gets along well with everyone he meets."
- LinkedIn Recommendation