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Milo Sheff Announces Release Date for Latest Album
"Shapeshifter" to hit across the globe in April - March 15, 2007 - Morales Records U.S. LLC
mpGreek Premieres Video Download Services and Video On Demand
mpGreek, the global leader in Greek digital music services, today announced the availability of its new service, mpGreek Video Downloads. mpGreek lets fans purchase and download music videos. Repertoire is included from all record labels including SONYBMG, Warner, EMI, Heaven, LYRA, MBI, Virus Music, Alpha Records and more. - March 14, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
Grassroots Activism Hits Seven Cities to Educate Communities about the Relationship Between Jazz & Hip Hop Cultures and Genres
WFLJS' mission is to preserve the rich legacy of Jazz culture by bringing awareness to its evolving relationship with Hip Hop music through education, scholarships, and music appreciation. The only organization of its kind, WFLJS has been able to unite two of the most popular black music cultures and educate people outside of the classrooms. - March 14, 2007 - World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series
NPower™ Records and Entertainment Company Label Launch Set to Change the Landscape of the Gospel Recording Industry in Dallas, Texas
NPower™ Records and Entertainment Company, a division of the world premiere organization of WomenNPower International Ministries Network, is set to change the landscape of developing, marketing, promoting and distributing music that touches the lives of the faith-based consumer. Considering... - March 13, 2007 - NPower Records & Entertainment
Indie Los Angeles Rock Band Vintage is Set to Perform at the Whisky A Go-Go
Los Angeles rock band Vintage is offering an unforgettable performance at the Whisky-a-go-go on March 16, 2007 at 10 pm. - March 13, 2007 - Vintage
The People Have Spoken - Honest Touch is Among the 2007 Independent Music Awards Vox Populi Winners
Honest Touch’s debut album was voted as the favorite album at the Independent Music Awards "Vox Populi" in the New Age category. Fusing the aesthetics of Pop and Classical, the project creates a cinematic and emotional musical approach. - March 12, 2007 - Honest Touch
Havana Jazz Festival Tour
A select group of Canadians and Americans will be VIP guests at the Havana International Jazz Festival in February 2008. - March 09, 2007 - Cuba Education Tours
Jay Richards Sheet Music Catalog Now Available on LDSMusicNow.com
Seasoned composer/arranger Jay Richards' previously unavailable LDS sheet music catalog is now available for purchase on LDSMusicNow.com - March 08, 2007 - LDSMusicNow
Eil.com Unearth Rare Autographed Seminal Joy Division Single
Eil.com, the world's leading provider of rare music & music memorabilia, have unearthed not only one of the rarest Joy Division singles but a superb copy that has been autographed by the entire band including Ian Curtis who effectively finished the band's when he committed suicide in 1980. - March 08, 2007 - Esprit International Limited
A New Hope for Independent Musicians
New music compilations intend to connect independent rap, rock, and electronic artists with music industry professionals. - March 07, 2007 - Roland Media Distribution
Keyspan Enhances TuneView Remote for Apple iPod
Keyspan updates its new iPod accessory, TuneView, a powerful wireless remote that lets you browse and fully control your Apple iPod. Added features include faster scrolling, ability to search titles by first-letter and improved wake-from-sleep performance - March 07, 2007 - Keyspan
Ticketing Empire Born Overnight Gives Ticketmaster™ a Run for their Money
Every year there are millions of public events held nationwide – fairs, festivals, concerts, sports events, theatre events, and more. Ticketmuncher.com (a new web site created by 19 year old Owner/CEO of Audible Spectrum Records, LLC. Dan Gargano) is a new e-ticketing solution that sells... - March 07, 2007 - Audible Spectrum Records, LLC.
DJ Links.com is Set to Take the WMC 2007 in Miami by Storm
The stage is set for the Winter Music Conference in Miami this March and DJ Links.com is ready to present some of the biggest parties the WMC has to offer. The likes of Behrouz, Josh Wink, Mark Night, Richard Dinsdale, Hed Kandi and the Ministry of Sound Housesexy DJ’s will be your hosts at... - March 06, 2007 - DJ Links.com
Sir George Martin Named Honorary Executive Producer for “In Concert with the Climate and the Oceans” Concert Series
The Concert for the Oceans Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean and climate conservation, has today announced that Sir George Martin has been named Honorary Executive Producer for the “In Concert with the Climate and the Oceans” international concert series. - March 06, 2007 - Concert for the Oceans Foundation
J.W. Pepper Sousaphone Featured in Scholarly Text on the Sousa Band
The famous J.W. Pepper sousaphone, considered one of, if not the earliest sousaphone in existence is featured in a scholarly text by Paul Edmund Bierly entitled "The Incredible Band of John Philip Sousa." Published in 2006 by University of Illinois Press, the text details the endeavors,... - March 02, 2007 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Revamped Atlantis Music Conference & Festival Announces 2007 Dates (September 19th- 22nd) and Opens Artist Submissions
The Atlantis Music Conference & Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary by undertaking some major changes. Taking place in 2007 primarily inside of the CW Midtown Music Complex (the home of Center Stage, The Loft & Vinyl) from Wednesday September 19th – Saturday September 22nd... - March 02, 2007 - Atlantis Music Conference & Festival
Instant Hit for X Factor Wannabee's
From Grating Sound to Sounding Great with Dr Voice's 'Fastest Singing Programme in the World' - March 02, 2007 - Dr Voice Team
Gumby Love... Actually. Olivia Olson sings "Message to the stars"
Olivia Olson sings "Message to the Stars," an original song written for Gumby to celebrate his 50th year. The 14 year old child-star gives a captivating performance in a virtual collage of newly digitized Gumby cartoon episodes. This video release marks Gumby’s first step into the digital age. The whole song is online for everyone to enjoy on gumby.com. - March 01, 2007 - VERDONI
Blues Foundation Presents: 2007 Blues Music Awards
Recording industry's highest honors for full spectrum of blues genre's artists and music - February 26, 2007 - Blues Foundation
Vocal Powerhouse Emily Jackson to Premiere Hot New Video and Single "Yeah" at Atlanta High School
Although she is barely out of high school herself, rising star and singing sensation Emily Jackson will take Atlanta by storm when she premieres her single "Yeah" at Riverwood High School on March 26 from 7-8pm. Jackson's vocal style is an amalgam of everyone from Mariah Carey to... - February 26, 2007 - Emily Jackson
Dub Rascals Volume 2 - Album Release - Little Rascal Records
Dub Rascals Volume 2 on Little Rascal Records presents a diversity of dub and bass music produced by artists from Australia and New Zealand. Bass, skanks, tweaks, reverb and delays are the elements of the music and collaboration is the compilation's main theme. - February 24, 2007 - Little Rascal Records
Margurite McDonald Music Inc. Announces the Dre' Rock da PhunkWarlock Tour
Margurite Mcdonald Music recording artist Dre' Rock da PhunkWarlock is preparing to hit the road in 2007 and spread his feel good music that the entire world can listen to and love. - February 23, 2007 - Margurite McDonald Music Inc.
Video Killed the Radio Star and Now Radio is Killing the Radio Star
Classic rock bands continue to put out new albums but until now get very little air play. - February 22, 2007 - Podshow Radio
AmperorMusic.com to be Showcased at SXSW 2007
AmperorMusic.com has announced its participation in 2007 SXSW Musical Festival. It will demonstrate its newly announced effect pedal board power supply system, Voltz, to the music industry, during the show. There will be a drawing for a free Voltz. - February 21, 2007 - Amperor Inc.
Valley Business Partners Wage War Against Payola
Indie Artists Weigh In As They Get Geared To Fight For Their Chance To Be Heard And Seen Though Major Labels Battle Them. - February 20, 2007 - Area726
Strictly Heavy Management Signs Southern Metal Jam Band “Georgian Skull”
Strictly Heavy Management L.L.C. an Artist Development and Personal management company, has just signed with southern metal band Georgian Skull. - February 19, 2007 - Strictly Heavy Management L.L.C.
"Posessed by Love" Kathryn Keats Reader's Digest March
The amazing true story of singer/songwriter Kathryn Keats is featured in Reader's Digest, written by Ellen Sherman. Keats is back in the arms of music after twenty years living with a new identity in order to stay alive. - February 19, 2007 - Kathryn Keats
Amperor Inc. Announces the Launch of the AmperorMusic Website and the New Voltz Product Line
Amperor Inc., a professional power supply design and manufacturer, has announced the launch of the AmperorMusic.com website and the Voltz guitar effect pedal board power supply, to provide clean and revolutionary power solution to the music industry. - February 16, 2007 - Amperor Inc.
Philadelphia Hip Hop Moves - Nex Millen/Retrospective and Poesh Wonder Sign with Respect the Culture/Leave Breakbread Projects
Respect The Culture, LLC, a Philadelphia-based record label and multi-media company announced today that hip hop artists Nex Millen/Retrospective and Poesh Wonder have left Breakbread Projects and signed exclusive deals with Respect The Culture. “I’m very excited about... - February 13, 2007 - Respect the Culture, LLC
Week of Mardi Gras Brings a New Album from The Crawdaddies Titled Keep Lookin Up
The Crawdaddies, Baltimore’s favorite roots rock & groove band, sign with Loud Dust Recordings for the release of their 3rd album. With a track record of appeal to wide arraying audiences, The Crawdaddies deliver another great mesh of music styles that invigorate and satisfy. - February 13, 2007 - Loud Dust Recordings
HIV/Aids Know Your Status Concert Succeeds in Testing Over 1000 in Atlanta
“Know Your Status” Atlanta event succeeds in testing 1000+ African Americans for HIV/Aids. - February 13, 2007 - World Music International
Recording Artist-Physicist in Chicago’s Field of Electronic/Dance Music, Labo_Labs [Cristian Huepe], Releases Blue Line through Loud Dust Recordings
Blue Line disc is now available for participants of the Labo_Labs [Cristian Huepe] music experience. - February 12, 2007 - Loud Dust Recordings
J.W. Pepper Finds a New Home in the Sensational New Eckroth Music Plaza in Bismarck
J.W. Pepper's sheet music store in Bismarck, North Dakota has moved to the new Eckroth Music Plaza, a wonderful new facility designed to support a lifetime of music making. - February 09, 2007 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Legacy of a Legend? Rare John Lennon Memorabilia Discovered
Eil.com, the world’s leading purveyors of rare music memorabilia, have managed to source the most amazing collection of original John Lennon owned items to hit the collectors market this century. This is the kind of collection that has auction houses drooling, the kind of items that are... - February 09, 2007 - Esprit International Limited
Finalists Named in 11th Annual NESE String Competition
New England String Ensemble Announces Finalists for Youth String Competition - February 08, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
MAYO Communications to Market Grand Strand TV Show with Reveille International
Swirl Films and Sky Entertainment have retained MAYO Communications, a Los Angeles based public relations firm, to promote actors and stories in teen TV drama about a struggling band shot on location in Wilmington, North Carolina. Reveille International today announced that it has signed a... - February 07, 2007 - MAYO Communications
Medium Underground - Debut Album Release
Medium Underground has just announced the release of their debut album Second Sight. The self–recorded and produced, full length CD was recorded at the band’s Castle Rock Studio outside of Baltimore, Maryland. - February 06, 2007 - Medium Underground
Hawaiian Pop Punk Band Never Again Releases their Debut Album
"The Kitchen's In The Bathroom... Help Yourself" boasts 8 tracks of fast-paced Pop Punk music that is comparable to the band Screeching Weasel. - February 06, 2007 - Mad Squid Productions
Frankie Alvarado, Former Contestant of La Academia USA, Signs Exclusive Contract with SGM Records
SGM Records, Record Label & Production Company, LLC. started the year signing a record deal with singer Frankie Alvarado, former contestant of the first generation of La Academia USA, a reality show that airs in Azteca América. The Puerto Rican singer is now an exclusive artist of SGM... - February 05, 2007 - O11CE Management
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
A special Black History Month performance featuring an all-star group of creative jazz legends from Chicago. - January 31, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents the Music of Moondog
A special performance featuring the music of the composer Moondog. - January 31, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Public Stores and mpGreek Launch Revolutionary In-store and Online Download Service – music.public.gr
Public Stores and mpGreek launched a first-of-its-kind store Public Music. Public Music is a new in-store and online music download service. The Public Music in-store center as well http://music.public.gr is a digital music service that allows customers to discover, acquire and enjoy music and download it directly on their USB drives when at the store or their PC while at home. Public Music Public Stores new retail digital music service, enabled by mpGreek Network of services, becomes real wi - January 31, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
Life Throws Curveballs – Downsizing Music - Jeff Stone Launches His New CD
Downsizing throws employees a curveball inspiring musician/electrician Jeff Stone to tell the tale in a song with his new CD Single release Curveball. When the largest automotive parts supplier in this country dropped the bomb on its employees last year about their impending bankruptcy,... - January 29, 2007 - Jeff Stone Rocks.com
New Web Site May Revolutionize the Indie Music Scene
Anyone who is in a band, or knows someone who is in a band knows that getting known is not an easy task. Achieving the dream of becoming a rock star, hip hop icon, or pop idol may not be so far away because there are talented independent musicians all over the world, working hard to be heard. - January 29, 2007 - Audible Spectrum Records, LLC.
MikeVeny.com Now Has Online Drum Lessons
The demand for online drum lessons has increased significantly due to innovative technology. Online drum lessons aren't just videos. They are a complete e-learning package. Enter MikeVeny.com. The three-year-old website offers links to the best online drum lessons on the web. The owner and drum... - January 27, 2007 - Mike Veny, Inc.
Blind Jazz Man Does the Internet Dance
Kevin Brown, a blind jazz saxophonist, doing the impossible? Kevin is the owner, and operater of Curse Buster Sound. A Texas based recording studio based in Clyde Texas. Kevin is doing some next to impossible things these days. Being an accomplished saxophonist, with over 40 years of experience,... - January 26, 2007 - Curse Buster Sound
Street Hustle Inc. & Hardway Productions Presents: Kryptik's Debut Album "Every City's Got a Ghetto"
Looked around lately? Even as 2007 breaks through the doors it’s impossible to deny the truth. “Every city’s got a ghetto” is an unfortunate fact of life. Kryptik’s music lays it down straight about our society’s darker side in his debut album presented by Street... - January 25, 2007 - Street Hustle Inc
Underground R&B Music Award Nominee Vaneli Joins Bow-Wow and Friends for a Special Night of Entertainment
The Brazilian Born-Toronto Raised-New York Based emerging R&B singer breaks the mold as an Indie Artist as she prepares to share the stage with the Multi-Platinum star Bow-Wow at The Willet Hall in Portsmouth, VA on March 3, 2007 - January 25, 2007 - Vaneli
Satori, Virginia Rock Band, Launches New Website
Satori launches new website in anticipation of new album release. - January 25, 2007 - Satori
New Symphony Not Possible Without Modern Technology
Canadian composer and virtuoso pianist Paul Tobey joins forces with the Brantford Symphony Orchestra for the world-premiere of “A Journey Through Spain -- The Road to Santiago Suite.” Guest Pops conductor Daniel Warren of the Kitchener Symphony will be at the baton on Sunday, Feb 18th... - January 24, 2007 - Paul Tobey