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Bryan-Michael Cox Partners with SAE Institute to Develop Custom Music Production Workshops for Students

Media education institution taps famed music producer to lecture in six-month music production series. Hosted in SAE Institute - Atlanta, the series will be streamed to SAE campuses worldwide. - December 17, 2008 - SAE Institute of Technology, US

West Coast Rapper Note Takes Over New York City

Scream Entertainment Rapper Note is Well Received by the East Coast. - December 17, 2008 - 3-D Platform

Extraordinary Rap Duo Starrs & Murph Begin Touring to Promote Their Highly Anticipated Mixtape Boxes for Sale

Starrs & Murph Performed Live With Nina Sky and Was a Featured Act in New York City at Famed Don Hills. - December 17, 2008 - 3-D Platform

Nucliess Tops Cincy Hard/Alt Rock Charts with "Left Behind"

Nucliess tops the local Hard/Alt Rock "Make the Charts" with "Left Behind," the hit single from debut release "Shades of Life." - December 17, 2008 - Nucliess

Independent Music Website Experiences Surge in European Music Submissions

Independent and Unsigned Music Website www.BoostIndependentMusic.com Experiences a Boom in Music Submissions from the UK and Europe. - December 16, 2008 - Boost Group Limited

TC of 39th Ave Music aka The Ambassador of Hope Hop Giving Back to the Community for Christmas

To give back and thanks for all the support he has received for his music and community outreach program, TC of 39th Ave Music will host a Christmas party for the kids of The Carr Square Community Center. - December 15, 2008 - 39th Ave Music LLC

Joey Page Returns to the Stage for His "Christmas with Me Tour" After a Successful Summer Tour with Other Radio Disney Artists

Joey Page, named one of teen magazine's hottest new solo artists of 2008, is set to headline his "Christmas with Me Tour" this holiday season. - December 15, 2008 - Joey Page

Federal Moguls to Release Quirky Album on Tuesday

The Federal Moguls first studio release, High Risk Investment Planning, is set to be released on Tuesday, and young listeners will be very impressed with the entire CD. The album contains 17 (plus a hidden 18th track) tracks that show off a complete diversity of music styles. High Risk Investment... - December 14, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America

How a Christmas Song Becomes a Standard in the Digital Age

What would women rather be doing for Christmas? Indie jazz artist Diona Devin sings all about it while mixing a traditional music genre with a new business model to promote her retro-styled holiday single Merry Christmas to Me. Diona and her co-writer Gigi Swanson have embarked on a DIY digital marketing strategy to jump start their song's journey to reach standard status by going unapologetically viral. - December 14, 2008 - Diona Devincenzi

New Label Launches with New Approach

Conspiracy Theory Entertainment Group, CTEG, is a new record company with a new approach to working with artists as business partners and helping their artists maximize new opportunities to enhance their creativity. - December 14, 2008 - Conspiracy Theory Entertainment Group

SLCN.TV and Pop Art Lab Join Forces to Present Greg Hawkes of The Cars in Second Life Live Performance

Question: How do you listen to music or live events in Second Life? Answer: On SLCN.TV. This resounding fact will soon come to pass as SLCN.TV and Pop Art Lab join forces to bring live and pre-recorded musical events to residents gridwide. - December 14, 2008 - SLCN Press Room

NC Songwriter’s Co-op Announces 11th Annual Songwriting Contest Winners

Letha Costin, Keith Hill and Garrison Doles won top three places in NCSC’s 11th Annual Songwriting Contest. Industry professionals based their selection on entrants’ lyrics, melody and presentation. - December 13, 2008 - North Carolina Songwriter's Cooperative

Denver Artist Improv in the Top 10 for 93.3 KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays 2008; "Miss Hedonist" from New Album Omotion (2009) on 93.3 KTCL Today Through Dec. 17th

Improv's "Miss Hedonist" has been selected as one of the Top 10 in 93.3 KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays. This is the same program that helped The Flobots receive national attention. "Miss Hedonist" will play on 93.3 KTCL starting today through Wednesday, December 17th. Improv will nationally release his debut album "Omotion" on Jan. 20, 2009. The majority of the album was produced, written, recorded, and mixed entirely by Improv. - December 13, 2008 - Improv

Censored Launches Street Team Website and MySpace: The Censored Nation Has Begun

An Iowa band, Censored, establishes a nationwide team of dedicated fans to help promote their upcoming US tour, CD release, and overall music career. - December 13, 2008 - Censored

THE Band Press Kit Makes Band Promotion and Marketing Easy for Musicians

The recently launched Web site thebandpresskit.com seeks to streamline the band press kit planning and creation process for bands and musicians. - December 12, 2008 - THE Band Press Kit

TalentTrove.com Launches Radio.talenttrove.com Talent Broadcast on New User-Generated Internet Radio Station

If you have ever wondered where you can find tomorrow’s top singer, an undiscovered comedian, or an alternative talk show all in one place, look no further. TalentTrove.com, the online talent community for aspiring artists and performers, has gone above and beyond to launch its newest... - December 11, 2008 - TalentTrove.com

Guitarist Extraordinaire, Dave Weiner Endorses Solid Cables

Continuing to push the boundaries of the current economy, Solid Cables continues to move forward by signing seven string guitarist, Dave Weiner. - December 11, 2008 - Solid Cables

New Look, Live Radio at YouTring.com

iCallGlobe a UK based VoIP telephony service provider announced the revamping of its website along with the addition of a new feature, Live Radio on YouTring.com - December 11, 2008 - iCallGlobe ltd

Gina Star Wants You to "Rock With Me"

Debut single from heralded big room House DJ. Features vocals from industry maven Deanna DellaCioppa. - December 10, 2008 - Audacious Records

World Premiere of ‘Proverbs’ on Radio Latvia

It's rare to come across contemporary music that’s as melodic and appealing as Ciarán Farrell’s. Alex Moffat - Daily Mail. - December 09, 2008 - Ciaran Farrell

Sourcebooks uses DNAML’s DNL eBook Technology to Launch an Innovative First: Exploring What Digital Books Can Be

On November 18, 2008, Sourcebooks launched the first of their enhanced digital books. These are innovative digital products that allow the reader an immersion experience in the book—a digital book powered by DNAML’s DNL eBook Reader that delivers an enhanced reader experience,... - December 08, 2008 - DNAML Pty Ltd

PRT Stacho «Karavan»

iRecords are ready to unleash a new album by PRT Stacho «Karavan». Every Minimal Techno / Progressive House fan will undoubtedly know the name. Now the music by PRT Stacho is easy to find in main Digital Internet stores. Despite the chosen styles' influence, PRT Stacho is... - December 08, 2008 - iRecords

Sunset's Labels Continue to Sign Artists with 2009 Street Dates Set for the Legendary Hip-Hop Vocalist, Gina Thompson, to Follow the Federal Moguls CD

Sunset's labels continue to sign artists with 2009 street dates set for the legendary Hip-Hop vocalist, Gina Thompson, to follow the Federal Moguls High Risk Investment Planning CD release. - December 07, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America

Astral Sounds of Arktika

Russian label Textu Recordings, a sub-label of iRecords Group, is up to release the new album of the Russian project Arktika. It will please not only the cognoscenti and style aficionados, but also everyone who prefers quiet and beautiful Chill Out, Ambient or Downtempo. - December 07, 2008 - iRecords

DJ iMack Spins at the After Party for St. Mary's Tribute Dinner at New York City's Gotham Hall

DJ iMack and S.D. Mack Events kicks off the holiday season of giving by providing free DJ Services for St. Mary's Tribute Dinner at New York City's Gotham Hall. - December 06, 2008 - S.D. Mack Events

Ailing Economy Strains Resources of Food Bank for New York City, Peter Buffet Offers Holiday Album for Free Download Providing Meals for New Yorkers in Need

Musician and philanthropist Peter Buffett has teamed up with download portal Amie Street, offering his Christmas album, Star of Wonder, for free download. Amie Street will donate $1 and Robin Hood will donate $2 for each download to the Food Bank for New York City which will provide fifteen free meals for New Yorkers in need. - December 06, 2008 - Peter Buffett

iTunes and CDBaby Helped Indie Artist Wayna Get First Grammy Nod

Ethiopian-born Singer-Songwriter Wayna's Loving You Remake is a true indie stand out in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance Category. The song celebrates music and the Indie struggle of trying to get on the radio, which itself is ironic considering the song is being recognized among the music industry's elite. Producer of the original Stevie Wonder is a friend who has called her "incredible." Wayna's brand of empowerment R&B, hip hop soul was cultivated out of the DC underground soul scene. - December 05, 2008 - Wayna

The Fray’s New Video Hits ABC’s Airwaves and Features a Yamaha Piano

YCAA Lent a C7 grand piano to the new music video to “You Found Me,” which is doubling as part of a promo video for the hit show Lost. - December 05, 2008 - Yamaha Corporate Artist Affairs, Inc.

Folk Harpist Gillian Grassie at Appel Farm First Fridays @ the Gallery Showcases Exciting Young Talent

First Fridays @ The Gallery at Appel Farm presents captivating harpist/singer/songwriter Gillian Grassie on Friday, December 5 at 8:00pm. Grassie’s unique sound melds her soulful lyrics and appealing soprano with a harp technique that shows her jazz and folk roots. Grassie has been acclaimed... - December 05, 2008 - Appel Farm Arts and Music Center

The Bobs Appear at Appel Farm in Sleigh Bobs Ring. Zany Wizards of Song Skewer Classic Holiday Tunes.

On Friday, December 5 at 8:00 PM, The Bobs will bring their special brand of holiday cheer to Appel Farm Arts and Music Center with Sleigh Bobs Ring. Audiences will enjoy a performance that combines outrageous covers of classic holiday songs, like “Do You Hear What I Hear, Man?,” along... - December 05, 2008 - Appel Farm Arts and Music Center

Roe Family Band Entertains at HarborPlace Retirement Resort

The Roe Family Band performed live bluegrass at HarborPlace on Monday. The residents and staff of HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community, enjoyed listening to the award-winning family bluegrass band from Colorado. According to www.roefamilyband.com,... - December 05, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie

Dune Dogs Host Fourth Annual Dune Dog Holiday Extravaganza

The Dune Dogs (www.thedunedogs.com), which consists of area executives playing “country-fried swamp ‘n’ roll,” has announced that the Fourth Annual Dune Dog Holiday Extravaganza will be held Monday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Berkeley Café, located on 217 W. Martin St. - December 05, 2008 - The Dune Dogs

Rod Carrillo Presents Bodega Charlie Latin House Anthem, "Oye Party," for Worldwide Release

Rod Carrillo - the electrifying producer that exploded on international dance floors this year - is at it again. He is a vibrant producer/remixer that has had a year full of hits for such artists as Donna Summer, Hardrox, Crystal Waters and Judy Torres. “Oye Party” is Rod... - December 04, 2008 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC

Daville Entertainment's Reggaeton Star, Dragon, Shining Bright

Dragon the New Face of Reggaeton shining brighter than many expected. - December 04, 2008 - Daville Entertainment, LLC

Viola in Music Website Owner Warns: "Last Chance to Admire Priceless Stradivari & Amati Violins and Violas"

Without having to wait one year for these beautiful instruments - December 02, 2008 - Viola in Music

Ty Showers - 5 for 5

5 music releases in 5 months by musician and composer, Ty Showers. - December 02, 2008 - Ty Showers

EveryDay Life Featured in Crunk Newsletter

Provocative Hip Hop book by author MG Hardie is featured in Crunk Newsletter. - December 01, 2008 - MG

Dawna Lee Heising and Brandon McNeil of “Eye on Entertainment” Film Show on the Red Carpet at the 2008 Los Angeles Music Awards

Mark Barnes Wins 2008 Hollywood F.A.M.E. Music and Cinema Award and Performs Two Songs. - November 29, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment

HYPE Magazine Interviews Hip Hop Book Author

HYPE Magazine hosts a live interview radio talk show with EveryDay Life author MG Hardie on December 2, 2008 @ 3pm. - November 29, 2008 - MG

Christian Artist Bill Petty Named as a Finalist of the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards

Bill Petty Selected as Finalist Among Indie Artists from 6 Continents in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards. Winners to be Promoted to More Than 20 Million Worldwide & to Appear in 2009 Edition of the Musician's Atlas. - November 29, 2008 - Bill Petty Ministries

New Single by Letha Allen Due for Release December 1st

The long overdue single by Equinox Entertainment, "You Do it Right" will be available through Independent Artists Company ( iacmusic.com ) from December 1st. - November 28, 2008 - Equinox Entertainment

New Indie Hip Hop Label Announces Two Releases for the Month of November

Holographic Pagoda Recordings is proud to present Twin Perils debut album “Dark Alliance” which dropped on Veterans Day earlier this month; and Lone Ninja’s debut solo effort the “Covert Operative EP” which drops today. Twin Perils, a two man rap group, is made up of... - November 27, 2008 - Holographic Pagoda Recordings LLC

The 1st Family of Techno, the Burden Brothers, Release Their Long Awaited New Album on 430 West

Detroit’s own native sons, Lawrence Burden and Lenny Burden, announce the release of their new album, Octave One “Summers on Jupiter,” on their own reborn label, 430 West Records and P-Vine (Japan). - November 27, 2008 - 430 West Records, LTD.

Former Billboard Writer Larry LeBlanc Joins CelebrityAccess with New Column

CelebrityAccess Welcomes Music Journalist Larry LeBlanc And New Column “In The Hot Seat.” - November 26, 2008 - CelebrityAccess

WunderWebs Announced Today the Launch of the Official Website for Woo and Friends Karaoke

Today marks the debut of the official website, wookaraoke.com, for Woo and Friends Karaoke at the Sheraton La Jolla, featuring the incomparable Gerrie Woo, former Playboy Bunny, as host of one of the most exciting and longest running karaoke shows in San Diego. Woo, who has entertained millions around the world with her singing and dancing, brings her finely tuned sense of professionalism to the karaoke stage. - November 26, 2008 - WunderWebs

Corey Feldman Challenges You to Direct a Video for Truth Movements Environmental Anthem "Green is the Colour"

Not green as in greed or money, but green as in the environment and protecting our planet for our children and future generations. Actor, musician and father Corey Feldman is putting his money where his mouth is by launching a video contest to tie in with his environmental anthem "Green is the... - November 26, 2008 - Corey Feldman