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Del Oro Inks Deal with 24k Music Network
Entertainment company to provide studio and production support. - May 04, 2008 - 24k Music Network
350,000 Subscribers and 3 Million Tracks: eMusic Hits Critical Mass
Largest catalogue of independent music in the world now includes rough trade, shout factory and harmonia mundi france - 25,000 audiobooks sold in 50 days. - May 04, 2008 - eMusic.com
eMusic Joins Caravan Project to Increase Sales for Non-Profit Publishers
First digital retailer to sell caravan non-fiction catalogue - eMusic the digital entertainment retailer of music and audiobooks, and the Caravan Project, an innovative partnership of non-profit publishers. - May 04, 2008 - eMusic.com
Frank McComb and Sy Smith Play Day Two of Mosaicthump's Definition of Soul Series in Detroit, Michigan
Definition of Soul concert goers will experience the top independent soul artists up close and personal; in an intimate setting that has to be seen to be believed, Detroit’s City Theatre. Day two of this series, Definition of Soul: West Coast Experience, features Frank McComb and Sy Smith as she makes her debut performance in Detroit. - May 02, 2008 - Mosaicthump Online Inc.
eMusic Prepares for Next Phase of Growth with New Chief Marketing Officer and V.P. CRM
Former earthlink and yahoo executives to focus on increasing customer acquisition through direct marketing and customer relationship management. - May 02, 2008 - eMusic.com
Eric Roberson with Special Guest Carol Riddick Open Mosaicthump’s Definition of Soul Series in Detroit, Michigan
Definition of Soul is a two day event, East Coast Experience showcasing favorites from the east coast and West Coast Experience highlighting soul music’s most sought after talent on the left coast. Definition of Soul concert goers will experience the top independent soul artists up close and personal; - May 01, 2008 - Mosaicthump Online Inc.
Sale of Alicia Keys - As I Am Tour Tickets Announced by TICKETFINDER.com™
TICKETFINDER.com™ has announced the immediate sale and delivery of Alicia Keys As I Am Tour tickets for all the scheduled shows. Tickets are accompanied by free shipping and lowest price guarantee options. - May 01, 2008 - TICKETFINDER.com™
Band of Horses Song Featured in Charleston International Film Festival Documentary "Mundaka" Producer/Director Also Filmed Rock Group’s Next Music Video
When independent film and video producer/director Jarrod Tallman was looking for the quintessential song to close his surf documentary “Mundaka,” he had only to look as far as beloved local rock group Band of Horses. The third track on their 2006 album “Everything All The... - April 30, 2008 - Jarrod Tallman
America Needs Me and Paragon Music Magazine Announce Partnership Agreement
The Peace Media Social Evolution Pushes Forward Through Mutually Beneficial Partnerships of U.S. Based Companies. - April 30, 2008 - America Needs Me
Amy Winehouse – the Secret to Her Success, Evidence from Her Subconscious
Is there more to Amy’s success than her musical talent? How does someone with little formal training at the young age of 24 accomplish all this? Is it purely her voice, reminiscent of the old days of jazz and blues, a voice that channels the vocal stylings of Aretha Franklin and Etta James? Or is it perhaps her unique image and her controversial lifestyle that draws us to her? What is it that makes Amy Winehouse great? A psycholinguistic analysis of Amy’s words reveals. - April 29, 2008 - WhyCeleb Magazine
New England String Ensemble Presents "Weill on the Way"
New England String Ensemble Hosts “Weill on the Way” Benefit and Auction featuring cabaret-style music performed by Ute Gfrerer, celebrating 15-Years of Support for String Education - April 29, 2008 - New England String Ensemble
First Team Music/ M4L Media Group Release Documentary on Indie Hip Hop Icon
First Team Music and M4L Media Group present Do It!: Documentary. The film, which was done with 2 cameras and on a $1500 budget, is a real life account filmed over the course of six entertaining months, following independent hip hop icon Quanstar through his day to day journey toward his ultimate goal of achievement for himself not only as a performer and an artist, but as a father and a man. - April 29, 2008 - First Team Music
eMusic Has Best-Ever Holiday Season Sales
Rings in new year with more than 400,000 subscribers - April 28, 2008 - eMusic.com
Standing Hampton Prepares for Busy Summer Schedule and Album Debut Tour
Standing Hampton hits the road this summer, touring throughout the Midwest in support of their debut album titled Brace Yourself. - April 27, 2008 - Standing Hampton
"ZionPlanet10" 14 Year Old Phenom, Drops Some Hot "10th Planet Funk" on Brian Culbertson's New 2008 CD, "Bringing Back the Funk"
"Zion Roberts" (aka) "ZionPlanet10," appears on Brian Culbertson's new 2008 CD entitled "Bringing Back The Funk." The lead track, number #1, "Funkin Like My Father," which ZionPlanet10 co-wrote, Features: Zion "ZP-10" Roberts on vocals along with... - April 27, 2008 - ZionPlanet10
WCPE “Preview!” Features Women’s Voices Chorus
WCPE’s weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with Allan Friedman, artistic director of the Women’s Voices Chorus. Ken Hoover, WCPE “Great Sacred Music” host, will discuss the Chorus and its upcoming spring concert being held May 4 at the University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. - April 26, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Longest Running Guitar Pod-Cast Moves Into Triple Digits
Six-String Bliss Celebrates 100 Episodes With A Glimpse Of The Future. - April 26, 2008 - Six String Bliss
Glaxicon Music Announces the Release of, "Brando Quin – Crossings" Music & Production by RavenPheat
Brando Quin's music has changed the way we look at the world and is acknowledged by fans and musicians as original, unique and powerfully expressive. His vivid portrayal of an American working/struggling class life conveys the dashed hopes, loss, and heartbreak implicit in living the American Dream appealing to fans who enjoy the likes of Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Peter Gabriel. The CD is now available for distribution in over 80 countries internationally, go to www.LuLu.com/BrandoQuin - April 26, 2008 - Glaxicon
Four Teens Fully Recover from Autism
Press Conference and World Premiere Movie. - April 25, 2008 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
depo Hosts Blues for Autism Concert in Second Life
Twelve hour blues music festival to be held in Second Life, with artists from the USA and Europe donating their time to raise awareness of Autism. - April 25, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
Haitian Flag Day Cultural Extravaganza - a Freedom Celebration
Haitians in the Bay Area Celebrate Haitian Flag Day marking 206 Years of Liberation from Slavery; Kalbass Headlines Haitian Cultural Extravaganza at Ashkenaz May 16; Event to Benefit Anti-Deforestation Efforts in Haiti through S.O.I.L (www.oursoil.org) - April 25, 2008 - Kalbass Kreyol
"ZionPlanet10" 14 Year Old Musician, Entertainer Kicks Off "The Godfather of Soul Tribute Tour"
"ZionPlanet10" 14 year old Musician, Entertainer Kicks off "The Godfather of Soul" (James Brown) Tribute Tour. ZionPlanet10 (aka) “ZP-10” is preparing for the “Godfather of Soul”(James Brown) Tribute tour with (Bootzilla "Bootsy Collins"... - April 25, 2008 - ZionPlanet10
35th Annual Topanga Days Fair Announces the First Set of Bands to Play Memorial Day Weekend May 24 – 26, 2008
As Topanga Days 2008 celebrates its 35th anniversary, the festival promises to be better than ever. Confirmed musical acts performing on the two stages include Chevy Metal (Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins), Jim Lauderdale & The Dream Players (feat. James Burton & Al Perkins), Jonathan Rice, Brian Wright & The Waco Tragedies, Shurman, Gary Louris The Living Sisters (feat. Inara George, Eleni Mandell and Becky Stark), Tim Easton and many others. - April 24, 2008 - Topanga Days Fair
Refugee Entertainment, LLC Rocks Out with Nino925 Custom Jewelry
Refugee Entertainment, LLC secures endorsement from Nino 925 for rollicking hard rock band Liquor Boxx. - April 24, 2008 - Refugee Entertainment, LLC
eMusic Drives Classical Sales
eMusic drives classical sales: Adds noteworthy classical labels Chandos, Telarc and Harmonia Mundi to catalogue of 27,000+ exclusive free samplers from BIS and harmonia mundi france; increases paid classical music downloads. - April 24, 2008 - eMusic.com
Kelly Richey Ready to "Carry the Light" - New CD Due June 3 on Sweet Lucy Records
Sweet Lucy Records announces a June 3rd release date for Carry the Light, the new studio CD from guitarist/singer Kelly Richey, with national distribution by Select-O-Hits. Carry the Light is an album of all-original songs co-produced by Ms. Richey and Rick Brantley that expertly demonstrates all... - April 24, 2008 - The Kelly Richey Band
Margie Balter "Piano Teacher To The Stars" to Mark Return to the Big Apple with Two Performances
Piano Teacher To The Stars to Perfom at Historic Steinway Hall New York on May 7, 2008 at 7 pm. - April 24, 2008 - Margie Balter
Video-Based Guitar Institute Shatters Projections Using New Innovative Approach for Established Musicians
At a time when the traditional music industry is failing to sustain even very established musicians, Affiliated Artists, LLC has created a successful business model that empowers musicians to interact directly with their fans using a completely new approach. Jimmy Bruno was the first artist to implement this innovative business approach and launched the extremely popular Jimmy Bruno Guitar Institute in May of 2007. - April 23, 2008 - Jimmy Bruno Guitar Institute
Artist with a “Romantic Housewives” Following and Spa Music Sensation is Going Green
Curtis Macdonald’s new mp3 album release, “Hard Rains Often Fall,” a collection of romantic and mood inducing chill / new age contemporary instrumentals is shunning the plastic music container. - April 23, 2008 - Curtis Macdonald
Michael Keith Announces the Release Date for His Debut Solo Single "Ain’t Feeling You"
Michael Keith announces Debut Solo Single “Ain’t Feeling You” to be Released on May 6th. - April 23, 2008 - CARLO J FARINA Entertainment, Ltd.
eMusic Launches A&R Program February 12: eMusic Selects
Highly-curated boutique music space to feature unsigned artists; Ann Arbor, MI's Breathe Owl Breathe and Brooklyn, NY's High Places are debut selections. - April 23, 2008 - eMusic.com
Media Mayhem Corporation Names Industry Renowned Jamie Ashe as VP of Business Development
Media Mayhem Corporation has named Jamie Ashe as VP of Business Development. Ms. Ashe is one of the most respected and well-known women in advertising today. She has had an extensive and highly recognized career in advertising. Ms. Ashe has been awarded the ‘Top Sales Person of the... - April 22, 2008 - Media Mayhem Corporation
Eight and One Half #1 on IDM/Electronica Chart
Electronica group Eight and One Half has an internet hit with thier new song entitled "Pious," presently in the #1 position on the IDM Chart at SoundClick.com. Eight and One Half is a band that produces music in the electronic music genres, and has been gaining fans from diverse camps,... - April 22, 2008 - Criterion International
Get Free Songs from eMusic with Every Avis Car Rental
Choose from more than three million tracks and customized playlists - April 21, 2008 - eMusic.com
A9 Aims to Bring the Bassline Sound Stateside, Launches Website
New York City-based producer A9 launches a website to raise the profile of a primarily UK-based music called "Bassline" or "Niche." - April 20, 2008 - A9 Music
Talent-Booking Website IGIGYOU.com Launches
IGIGYOU.com, a free talent-booking/social networking website exclusively for musicians, comedians, disk jockeys and venues, launches today announces Colin Spencer Wood, company president and chief executive officer. IGIGYOU.com provides an online platform allowing entertainers to connect with... - April 19, 2008 - IGIGYOU,LLC
Concert to Benefit Eve Carson Memorial Fund
Heels4Hire, a Triangle-based service company, and Kappa Sigma fraternity at UNC Chapel Hill will sponsor a benefit concert Tuesday, April 22 at 9 p.m. at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro. All proceeds from the event, “An EVE the Carolina Way”, will be donated to the Eve Carson Memorial... - April 19, 2008 - CCA Triangle Chapter
Second Life - Monogram Virtua Brings Together Art and Jewelry Aficionados from Around the Globe in Cyber Space
April 19 - 20 Monogram Virtua Entertainment is proud to Sponsor the First Annual Second Life Art Exhibit & Jewelry Show at their Virtual Convention Center and Big Top Tent. - April 18, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
WCPE "Preview" Features Interview with Antarctic Explorer
Composer Dr. Allen Anderson and UNC professor of music Dr. Brooks de Wetter-Smith will be featured guests on the WCPE program “Preview!” that airs weekly on Sundays from 6-9 p.m. ET. - April 18, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
America Needs Me and Wyld Mixx Radio Announce Partnership Agreement
The New Music Revolution Gains Momentum Towards Reclaiming American Values. - April 18, 2008 - America Needs Me
Rising Star Pat Star a.k.a Pat Piff in Rap Plans to Drop New Mixtape Featuring Rick Ross and G.O.O.D. Music Recording Artist Big Sean
E.R.R.U.P.T. Studios has their sights set on shaking up the hip-hop music scene with their recording artist Pat Star a.k.a Pat Piff and his 2Morrow Man Episode 1 Mixtape, set for release this May on an SEA award-winning mixtape series W.R.N.R. - April 18, 2008 - E.R.R.U.P.T Studios
Benisour is the Boss of the Mixtape
N-Music Recording artist Benisour proves his presence as one of Miami’s fastest up-and-coming artists by teaming up with another South Florida heavyweight, DJ GQ, to bring to you a sure-fire mixtape, "Bosses Only." - April 18, 2008 - Benisour
eMusic Keeps on Growing: World’s Largest Indie Catalogue Now at 3.5 Million Tracks
New labels include Kompakt and Constellation Records; hosts international slate of up-and-coming artists at SXSW March 13. - April 18, 2008 - eMusic.com
New Salsa Dance Hub Features SF Bay Area Talent, Provides Resources and Entertainment via HubPages.com
New online Salsa resource features top San Francisco Bay Area dance and music talent. - April 18, 2008 - Marie Gunter
mpGreek and Heaven Music Lower Full Album Prices
mpGreek the largest Digital Music Services provider for Music Downloads in Greece introduces the new "smile price" albums section, allocating the biggest part of Heaven music repertoire, at the beneficial price of 7.99 Euros. mpGreek users will have the possibility to buy albums of their... - April 17, 2008 - Greased Networks Inc
"50 Bullets" New Song Laments Sean Bell Death
New ep “50 Bullets” Available at: myspace.com/yardmon50 Botaniculture Records has created a new Myspace page to promote the new hit song titled "50 Bullets" (NYC) by "Yardmon" about the killing of Sean Bell. This is the first release of a collection of "reggae... - April 16, 2008 - Botaniculture Records
SongDoor 2008 is Open for Submissions
The SongDoor 2008 International Songwriting Competition is now open for submissions. Awards totaling more than $25,000 and two new judges have also been announced. Complete information is available at http://www.songdoor.com. "SongDoor is growing like kudzu," joked the competition's... - April 16, 2008 - SongDoor
SXSW Rewind: Roxwel Releases 24 New Pieces of Content
Roxwel’s 101x In Studio Series Presents Nada Surf, Vampire Weekend, Hanson, People In Planes, The Black Keys, The Whigs and So Many More. - April 16, 2008 - Blastro Networks
TronMe | New Technology Provides Even More Ways for the Consumer to Enjoy Music
Thanks to 3D Solar UK Ltd, music is now a more versatile form of entertainment than ever before. Gone are the days of just listening to our favorite songs; with the new TronMe software coming soon, consumers can really get to the nuts and bolts of their favorite tracks and stamp their own unique identity on any song. - April 15, 2008 - 3D Solar Uk LTD
American Rocker, Darren Farris, Scores Big in the UK
U.S. Power-pop rocker, Darren Farris, gets UK single,"Save Me,"picked up by Teamtalk Broadcast, for national airplay. - April 15, 2008 - Gypsy Rock Media