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Genre Fluid Artist K’coneil “Finessed” His Way to #1 on the iTunes Reggae Charts

While the song has become a big street hit among hardcore dancehall fans, it soon went into heavy rotation among the local platforms and at dance parties in NYC. - October 31, 2019 - K’coneil

Southern Utah University Adds New Accelerated Online Master’s Degree Programs

Southern Utah University now offers four new affordable, accelerated masters degrees that are 100% online. - October 30, 2019 - Southern Utah University

There Are Never Any Studio Versions of Any Material Ever Aired at Live Jam 107

Live Jam 107 is the world's first and only "all live" radio station format where every song played, every live concert aired, every show and broadcast done is live and are only of live versions. - October 30, 2019 - Sunset Corporation of America

Writer and Musician Jennifer Juan to Release Heartbreak Anthem for the Holiday Season

Sleigh bells are in the air as Christmas comes early on Friday the 1st of November. Writer and musician Jennifer Juan releases a heartbreak anthem for the holiday season, Christmas Citalopram on the 1st of November, through Underground Wonderland Records. Telling the raw but relatable story of... - October 29, 2019 - Underground Wonderland Records

Monika Kiss Releases "Follow Me" on Hardwell's Label Revealed

A great single, a great song to dance all over the world - October 27, 2019 - Monika Kiss

Indie Artists Leverage Streaming Royalties to Finance Creative Production and Drive Earnings in Music’s Digital Age

Sound Royalties Helps New Jersey Hip Hop Veteran, Mesa, Produce New Tracks for a Global Audience - October 24, 2019 - Sound Royalties

Meet Phillip Foxley, a Multi-Genre Musician Based in North Wales UK. Phillip Has Two Songs in the Book Rock on Neon Radio’s Top 1000 Songs of All Time.

The Rock on Neon radio station has about 50,000 songs to choose from placing Phillip’s songs in the top 2% of the music available to be played on the station which plays music from established artists and independent artists. - October 24, 2019 - Phillip Foxley

Four Simple Notes Releases "Checking Out," a Sultry Jazz Contemporary Pop Song featuring Kathy Sanborn

Featuring the wonderful Kathy Sanborn on lead vocals and produced by Matthew Shell, "Checking Out" is a soothing, heartfelt, mainstream Jazz/Pop single from Four Simple Notes that touches upon a relationship's end and provides hope to move on to something greater. - October 23, 2019 - Four Simple Notes Music

Chart-Topping MTS Country Artist from Ohio Goes Global with “Traditionally Lynch” TV Show

Ohio Country Music Hall of Fame and MTS artist Richard Lynch will have his traditional country music program broadcast to 36 countries in Europe on Euro Indie Music TV. - October 22, 2019 - MTS Management Group

Loveforce International Records Signs Internationally Renowned Soul-Jazz Singer Rita Graham

Loveforce International Records has signed Internationally renowned Soul-Jazz singer and former Raelette, Rita Graham to an exclusive worldwide multi-song deal. - October 21, 2019 - Loveforce International Publishing Company

Leading Music Industry Finance Firm, Sound Royalties Taps French/West/Vaughan as Agency of Record

Business Model Helps Fund Creative Projects While Protecting Royalty Copyrights - October 19, 2019 - Sound Royalties

Tama Girard to Film in Newport RI for Upcoming Album Spring 2020

Tama Girard Free Live Concert Kicking Off 2020 Album Release in Newport Rhode Island. - October 17, 2019 - Tama Girard

Ministry of Woke's Debut Single, Orwellian World, Tackles Military Industrial Complex

Orwellian World by Ministry of Woke uses hip-hop to address the dangers of military industrial complex. While the song is composed in English, it features lines from three prominent Middle Eastern languages: Arabic, Farsi and Hebrew. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-1s4Zr3r0w - October 16, 2019 - Ministry of Woke

Scottsdale Philharmonic Announces November, December Concerts

The Scottsdale Philharmonic will perform a free concert on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 4-6 p.m., at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, Scottsdale. The final 2019 concert is the annual holiday concert sponsored by and held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 4-6 p.m. - October 16, 2019 - Scottsdale Philharmonic

Ice-T Joins “Public Enemy Number One” Feature Documentary

Renown Recording Artist, Actor and Producer Lends His Views on Crucial Issues to the Feature Doc About America’s War On Drugs and Joins The Film as an Executive Producer - October 15, 2019 - Viardo Artists

Jill Senter, Songwriter of Billboard Hot Dance Club Hits, Charms New York with American Standards in Nightclub Review

Jill Senter leads the company of Celebrate The Moment, a fun-filled cabaret that harkens back to the golden age of New York nightclubs with a contemporary twist. The Broadway troupers and impressive jazz ensemble interweave Jill’s Billboard charting dance hits and beloved classics from The American Songbook for a unique night of memorable entertainment. - October 15, 2019 - Jill Senter

MTS Management Group's Kristen Karma Releases New Single/Video Tribute to Late Father

MTS Management Group's Toronto-based artist Kristen Karma has released a music video tribute to her father, “Dear John.” The single hits stores on October 19th, Kristen’s birthday. - October 15, 2019 - MTS Management Group

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Rights to Internationally Acclaimed Feature Documentary, Dancers (Danzantes)

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) announced today that it has acquired North American distribution rights to the full length feature documentary and film festival favorite Dancers (Danzantes) from Spain’s Estrategias Para el Arte y la Cultura S.L. Dancers takes... - October 11, 2019 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

MTS Management's Richard Lynch Plays Host to Hall of Famers at 23rd Annual Steel Guitar Event

MTS' Lynch welcomed Steel Guitar Hall of Famers Chubby Howard, Joe Wright, Lyn Owsley, Billy Robinson and Russ Hicks to Keepin’ It Country Farm in Ohio. - October 11, 2019 - MTS Management Group

Michigan's Best Outdoor Cider Festival

Local festival builds on first year’s success with big plans for its second year. Two local Ypsilanti business owners join efforts to create excitement in Ypsilanti by bringing out Michigan’s craft cider makers at the second annual West Cross Hard Cider Festival. This family-friendly festival unites what we love about Michigan in the Fall: cider and donuts, games, hard cider and the best food from local restaurants. - October 10, 2019 - West Cross Cider Festival

Local Atlanta Actress, Denitra Isler, Masters TV and Music Scenes

Denitra Isler, actress and lead singer of Conkrete God to perform on Saturday at Gay Pride Festival, Nissan Stage at 3:20pm. By day, Denitra Isler plays Nurse Hundley, the head nurse on the hit Fox show, The Resident. At night, she transforms into GodMama, the hard-charging lead singer of the rock... - October 10, 2019 - Isle LLC

Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean and Lyricist Mike Greenly Receive a Nomination in the Hollywood in Media Music Awards

Natalie Jean is excited to announce that her collaboration with Lyricist, Mike Greenly, titled, “Love Your Own Power” has received a nomination in the Hollywood in Media Music Awards in the category of Message Song/Social Impact. - October 10, 2019 - Natalie Jean

Recording Artist and Former Voice Contestant Nolan Neal Releases an Acoustic Cover of Elton John's Classic "Tiny Dancer"

Nolan Neal, a Recording artist and former contestant to knock out round on team Adam Levine, has signed with IL Sistema Entertainment and is releasing a cover of Elton John's classic "Tiny Dancer" which Nolan turned all chairs on The Voice with. - October 09, 2019 - IL Sistema Entertainment

Neighborhood Music School to Honor Music Trailblazer, Community Partner and Local Business Leader at Annual Gala on October 12

Boyle Heights-Based Nonprofit Organization Celebrates Individuals Commitment to Music Education and Beyond. - October 08, 2019 - Neighborhood Music School

Rhymes With Reason Partners with Chance the Rapper's SocialWorks to Give Students the Tools to Achieve

Learning the lyrics to the latest rap songs are a daily practice for many students. So why not use that learning to achieve good grades? That is the method behind the system offered by Rhymes With Reason. Rhymes With Reason along with Chance The Rapper’s foundation Socialworks, have created... - October 08, 2019 - Rhymes With Reason

Lily Lisa, Fashion Icon, Debuts Her Lily Lisa Brand, Attending the BAFTA Los Angeles + BBC America TV Tea Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills

Producer and Fashion Icon, Lily Lisa, stepped out to the BAFTA Tea Party wearing her eponymous brand as she celebrates at the Tea Party. - October 07, 2019 - Lily Lisa

A Trio of Mexican Producers Come Together for Hard-Hitting Techno Release "Fear the Noise" on AWJ Recordings

Thick smoke clouds the air as thunderous booms shake the ground. - October 07, 2019 - AWJ Recordings

Mark Ambor Adds Color to the Music Industry

The Rising Music Star is Drawing Much Attention from his Debut EP, Colorful. Music newcomer, Mark Ambor, released his debut EP titled, Colorful. Carefully crafted in his basement this summer, Ambor wrote, produced, and sang what would become an honest and open-ended statement on the fluctuating... - October 06, 2019 - Mark Ambor

Forbes Music Entertainment Receives 2019 Best of Bronx Award

Forbes Music Entertainment has been selected for the 2019 Best of Bronx Award in the Record Company category by the Bronx Award Program. Each year, the Bronx Award Program identifies companies they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. - October 06, 2019 - Forbes Music Entertainment

J Grgry Releases New Single "Open Roads"

"Open Roads," a new single from J Grgry, features Joe Gregory on vocals, piano, synths and bass; Kyle Hamood, on piano (Shuggie Otis), Owen Barry on Guitar (Dorthy, GRiZ) with Gil Sharone tracking the drums (Marilyn Manson, Team Sleep). Available on all Streaming Platforms. - October 06, 2019 - J GRGRY

Another Awe-Inspiring Performance by Joanie Sigal at the Scientology Info Center

On September 29, 2019 the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater hosted noted performer, Ms. Joanie Sigal for a memorable concert in honor of Fall. - October 05, 2019 - Church of Scientology

Cashout Entertainment Artist Rob Mac McFarland Drop 2 Singles on the Same Day

Cashout Entertainment artist Rob Mac McFarland drops 2 new singles on the same day. "Trappin Trappin Trappin" is a club anthem and "Freshout" details the rapper's release from prison. - October 04, 2019 - Cashout Entertainment

Sound Royalties Hosts VIP Reception in Nashville for Legendary Producer Rudy Perez

Music Industry Leaders Gather to Celebrate Remarkable Career and Creative Spirit - October 04, 2019 - Sound Royalties

Perla Batalla Headlines Concert for UCI School of Social Ecology’s Compassion Program

Perla Batalla, recipient of the United Nation’s Earth Charter Award for “extraordinary devotion to social and economic justice” and the Premio Fronterizo Award for “healing work in the world,” will perform Oct. 23 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. - October 04, 2019 - UC Irvine School of Social Ecology

Independent Hip-Hop Artist Menice Hits #1 on Digital Radio Tracker for a Record Breaking 9-Weeks

Menice continues to prove he is one of the best independent artists in the music industry with the release of “Here We Go” featuring hip-hop legend Joell Ortiz and Sara Passamonte. Menice has had a three-week run as the number one artist on Digital Radio Trackers “Top-150... - October 03, 2019 - Menice Music

SKB Develops First-to-Market Waterproof Transport Case for Kemper Profiler Stage

SKB Cases has announced the release of its new, industry-first case to accommodate the Kemper Profiler Stage system. Perfect for gigging musicians, the 3i-2015-7KPS iSeries Kemper Profiler Stage Case is waterproof, impact-resistant, and features a custom interior that protects the pedalboard and... - October 03, 2019 - SKB Corporation

MTS' International Duo Channels Past and Present to Win Best Rock Act at World’s Largest Indie Music Awards

MTS Management Group's Follow No One, Colorado-based vocalist Rich Hall and Portuguese guitarist Pedro Murino Almeida, won Best Rock Act at the 2019 JMAs in Dollywood. - October 03, 2019 - MTS Management Group

Loose Bruce Productions Re-Releases Sun Microsystems’ "Y2K" Video from 1999 on Approach to 20th Anniversary (Dec. 31)

As the 20th Anniversary of “Y2K” (the “Millennium Bug”) approaches on December 31, song parodist, "Loose Bruce" Kerr (Loose Bruce Productions) releases the short comedy music parody video (set to the music of “YMCA” by the Village People, a hit song from 1978) produced in 1999 by a Silicon Valley tech giant at the time, Sun Microsystems. It was one way the company used to break the ice at Y2K planning meetings in the 6 months leading up to the event. - October 02, 2019 - Loose Bruce Productions

MTS' Top 20 iTunes Artist Raises Funds for Dyslexia with Exclusive Amazon Prime Video

MTS' Canadian musician Ed Roman is raising funds for dyslexia through Amazon Prime Video sales and rentals of his award-winning animated music video, “Red Omen.” - October 02, 2019 - MTS Management Group

KC MUFON to Hold the Kansas City Alien Ball October 18, 2019

The first annual Kansas City Alien Ball will be held October 18, 2019 at the Ararat Shrine Temple, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri. This is a fundraiser for Kansas City MUFON, a chapter of the Missouri Mutual UFO Network, a non-profit association dedicated to the scientific study of UFOs. - September 30, 2019 - Missouri MUFON/ UnX Media

Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean Releases Spanish Holiday Single

Natalie Jean is excited to announce her collaboration with songwriters Bruno Vallelunga and Latin Grammy Nominee Danilo Gossain, titled “Nostalgia de Navidad.” - September 29, 2019 - Natalie Jean

MTS Management Group's Top 20 iTunes Country Artist Releases New Single and Lyric Video

MTS' Pittsburgh country singer and guitarist Gary Burk III has released “You Got Me.” The song is from his forthcoming EP, tentatively titled “Show Em What You Got.” - September 29, 2019 - MTS Management Group

Mirahj Music Recording Artist Shawno - Grammy Nomination

Mirahj Music's Shawno has been placed on the Official Ballot for this year’s Grammy Awards. - September 28, 2019 - Mirahj Music

Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean Wins Versatile Artist of the Year

Natalie Jean is a very rare kind of vocalist. Winning recognition across the most diverse of musical genres and quite comfortable performing in English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish. - September 27, 2019 - Natalie Jean

MyMy Music Creates Interactive Music Extension for Twitch Broadcasters

Allows the MyMy HipHop catalog to be used by Twitch broadcasters with rights approved music. - September 26, 2019 - MyMy Music

JDubCarter Music Announces the Release of "Father Forgive 'Em"

Recording Artist and Songwriter JDub Carter release new single, "Father Forgive 'Em" features R&B /Soul Singer Garnett Boldin. Exclusively on the #Dubwatch & all digital platforms Friday. Cinematic music video drops Friday. - September 26, 2019 - JDub Carter Music

Saint Petersburg, FL Based Podcast, “Dumb4Love” Newest Episode Features Vernon Reid of the Band Living Colour, Hits Over 100,000 Listens

Dumb4Love, a St. Petersburg, FL based podcast, has released their 7th episode, titled “Street Goddess Gives a Mortal a Boon” featuring an in-depth interview with legendary guitarist and founding member of influential rock band Living Colour, Vernon Reid, where he journals his life as a young man in New York City, and the bisexual “Street Goddess” who inspired the Living Colour song, "Bi." The episode has already hit over 100,000 listens, globally. - September 26, 2019 - The VEX Group