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Heroes Of The Resistance is the First Band in the Final of the Hard Rock Rising 2016 Contest
Heroes of the Resistance (HTR), announced that they are the first band in the final of the Hard Rock Rising 2016 contest. Hard Rock Rising is a global contest involving the Hard Rock Cafe franchises around the globe - April 06, 2016 - Heroes Of The Resistance
Redrum Debuts His New Music Video "Crash Symphony" Filmed Entirely at SXSW 2016
Redrum debuts his new music video "Crash Symphony" filmed entirely at South by South West 2016 with a continuous shot from the music venue and brought into the packed streets of SXSW while on the Writters Block Tour. Filmed in one take, which was asked by the rapper to show spontaneity. The artists filmed in the chorus didn't even know they were shooting until seconds before the camera started to roll which gave it an edgy feel. - April 05, 2016 - Mekanizm Records
Kent Musician Releases Debut Single “Connect”
Singer-Songwriter and Psychedelic Rock Artist Ben Brown Introduces Solo EP - April 05, 2016 - Ben Brown
Indie Rapper Gains Major Record Label Backing to Host Televised Annual Spring Fest Concert
Fresh off the release of a Universal Music Group-distributed album release, Florida rapper and Bounce-Jacksonville cable reality TV show producer Dez Nado announced earlier today via his website (www.WhoIsDezNado.com) that his VIPSquad Entertainment label will be hosting DUVAL SpringFest 2016, north Florida’s biggest all-indie annual concert series in Jacksonville, FL. - April 04, 2016 - Dez Nado
Madelyn Victoria, Hicks, MTS Management Nominated for Nashville Music Awards Event
MTS Management Group and their clients, Madelyn Victoria and Hicks are final ballot nominees in the Chris Top Program's WOBA Awards. The event will be held at BB Kings in Nashville, on June 12, 2016. - April 03, 2016 - MTS Management Group
The Co-Op Communique Volume Two Released via Bandcamp
Second edition continues music discovery initiative founded by Introverse Media. - April 03, 2016 - Introverse Music Ltd.
VOENA Kicks Up Its Heels and Raises Funds for Its Music Programs with an Evening of Dancing, BBQ and Beer on Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 pm at the Lagunitas Brewing Co.
VOENA Children’s Choir will host an evening of dancing, BBQ and beer “Western Style” on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Lagunitas Brewing Co. located at 1280 N. McDowell Boulevard in Petaluma. This fun-filled evening will include live music by Dginn, a 4 to 8 piece high-energy dance band, special performances by VOENA students, a live and silent auction, and delicious BBQ and Lagunitas beer. All proceeds benefit VOENA's life changing music programs for youth. - April 01, 2016 - VOENA
Smarter Toddler® Celebrates 14 Years of Instilling a Love of Art, Music & Learning in NYC Children
Leading Arts-Based Nursery & Preschool, Smarter Toddler®, Continues to Provide High Quality Childcare and Early Childhood Education Services to New York City Families for 14 Years - April 01, 2016 - Smarter Toddler
Song Keepers, Ltd Launches the “First Nations Music Source” Providing Music Service for Native American Radio DJs
New digital music project provides new music and artist sound drops for Native American radio hosts, shows and stations through First Nations Music Source. - March 31, 2016 - Song Keepers, LTD
Mister Sir Releases the Powerful "Sleep" Album
“I’m walking down the street, singing like there‘s nobody here” is the inaugural line from "Oh, The Payday! (Midnight)," the first single from Mister Sir’s debut release, Sleep (Sunset Recordings). - March 31, 2016 - Sunset Corporation of America
Bruce Lev to Team Up with Grammy Award Nominee Armand Hutton for New Single
Big Noise artist and singer-songwriter Bruce Lev is proud to announce the release of his new single "What You Do To Me." The song was composed after a Neil Young concert in which Bruce was inspired to write a song with harmonica interludes. Then Bruce discovered the powerful voice and... - March 30, 2016 - Big Noise
Music Artist John Law Releases Singles Including "Next Level" & Covers
Californian hip hop artist, Darryl Hines, who goes by John Law, changed his artist name a few times before finally settling on John Law, and also rejected being in a group in high school for personal reasons in order to maintain his solo career as a hip hop artist—and Timeline, his debut... - March 30, 2016 - DJ aka John Law
Third Street Music School Settlement’s Annual Spring Gala to Honor: Sting and Brenda Harris at 121st Anniversary Benefit, May 16th
Featuring Special Performance by Third Street Music School Settlement - March 29, 2016 - Third Street Music School
Pretty Girls That Rock the Mic for Breast Cancer Awareness
Seven dynamic Austin female musicians are scheduled to perform at the “Pretty Girls that Rock the Mic” benefit concert on behalf of breast cancer awareness and research. - March 29, 2016 - Nubia Emmon Foundation
Jupiter In Velvet to Join International Pop Overthrow Music Festival in Detroit April 7th
International electro dance rock artist Jupiter In Velvet will be joining the International Pop Overthrow Music Festival as it rolls into Detroit, Michigan on April 7th at PJ’s Lager House. Jupiter In Velvet is an internationally renowned Electro Dance Rock artist with four albums to date including his most recent effort the critically acclaimed "The World Didn't Start With U." - March 28, 2016 - Free 2b Free Records
Kazakhstan Singer Nursulu Shaltayeva Wins International Vocal Competition in 2 Categories
Nursulu Shaltayeva from Almaty, Kazakhstan entered the 43rd International Festival-Contest of Children, Youth, Adult on-stage Performance Groups and Singers Competition in Novosibirsk, Russia and won 1st place in 2 categories, Jazz and Pop vocals. - March 28, 2016 - UpOrDown Entertainment
Dreamkiller Adds World Touring Drummer to Their Lineup
Derrick Pontier, former member of Great White, Poison’s CC DeVille, Stryper’s Oz Fox - March 28, 2016 - Dreamkiller, LLC
Song Keepers to Release A Trip to Paradise: A Club Music Mixtape by the Groovalottos
SKL to release Soul-funk-blues band exploration of the classic house music sound with Paradise Garage tribute mixtape. - March 27, 2016 - Song Keepers, LTD
After 14 Years, Aaron Carter is Back on Top; Set to Release First Single “Fool’s Gold” on April 1st
Aaron Carter releases new music. First single, "Fool's Gold", premieres on April 1st. - March 25, 2016 - Promenade PR and Entertainment Group
Young Entrepreneurs Launch "Egotrip Records" with Unique Edge
EgoTrip Records is a brand new record label ran by two young entrepreneurs, Kareem West, 19, and 14 year old Kenan West. The duo bring a fresh approach to music with their young and driven minds. They will focus on up and coming Hip Hop, R&B, and Alternative Pop-Rock artists on a local and... - March 25, 2016 - EgoTrip Records
Join Kent Musicians to Raise Awareness of a Cruel Disease
Internationally renowned conductor returns to his home village in Kent to raise awareness about a debilitating neurological condition that has affected his family’s life. - March 24, 2016 - Stephen P Brown
MTS Management Group Promotes Independent Country Music Hall of Fame Artist Richard Lynch
Award-winning Independent Country Music Hall of Famer, Richard Lynch has released his new single, "A Better Place." The single is the title track of his Academy of Western Artists Pure Country Album of the Year, featuring a who's who of country musicians. MTS Management Group will handle publicity for the artist. - March 24, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Karina Iglesias at Normandy Fountain April 1
The City of Miami Beach presents Karina Iglesias & the Nu-Thang Normandy Fountain, Normandy Drive at 71st Street, Miami Beach 5:30-8:30 PM Free featuring: Brian Robertson, piano James McCoy, bass Brian Lange, drums Finalist on NBC's "The Voice," Karina Iglesias brings her... - March 24, 2016 - KCC Productions
Pop Artist, Ari B, Releases New Song and Music Video for “Break The Ice”
From the company that developed Sonika Vaid, now in the top 5 on American Idol, they now introduce 17 year old Boston Native Ari B's new single and video "Break The Ice." Pop Artist, Ari B, Releases New Song and Music Video for “Break The Ice” Boston, March 23, 2016 - Ari B,... - March 24, 2016 - Bristol Entertainment
Missing Broadway Actor Makes First Stage Appearance This Spring
Updated story on missing Broadway actor who steps back into the limelight - March 23, 2016 - Tap soul Productions
Veretski Pass, Bruce Bierman, Heather Klein Among Performers at Yiddish Music & Culture Festival in Las Vegas
First Annual Yiddish Las Vegas: A Music & Culture Festival featuring performances by Veretski Pass, Bruce Bierman, Heather Klein and more. - March 23, 2016 - Temple Sinai
MTS Management Group Artists Nominated for 5th Annual Indie Music Channel Awards
MTS Management Group's Canadian artists, Billy Grima and Ed Roman, along with Australian act, Kinderjazz and Swedish artist, TJ Leonard have been nominated for the 5th Annual Indie Music Channel Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on April 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA. - March 23, 2016 - MTS Management Group
ARTIST Music Academy Student from Perry Hall Wins Top Prize at Prestigious Guitar Competition
Thomas Potts, Student of Dr. Jeremy Lyons at ARTIST Music Academy in Nottingham, Awarded Third Prize at Beatty Classical Guitar Competition - March 23, 2016 - ARTIST Music Center
Burt Reynolds, Chewbacca and Catwoman Come to New England Super Megafest
The New England Super Megafest Spring Spectacular is here! Hollywood comes back to New England this Spring! Comics, Movies, Super Heroes, Music, Wrestling and Intergalactic Fun come together in Marlborough at the Super Megafest, New England’s premiere Celebrity Pop Culture Fan Fest! - March 21, 2016 - Super Megafest
MTS and Artists Earn 11 A2IM Libera Award Nominations, Kinderjazz Leads with 3 "Libby" Nominations
MTS Management Group and their artists received 11 nominations in the 5th annual A2IM Libera Awards. Kinderjazz led all MTS artists with 3 nominations. The "Libbys" will be held on June 16, 2016 in New York City, to celebrate indie music achievement. - March 21, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Programmatic Reporting Added to Ad-Juster Suite of Solutions Eliminating Manually Repetitive Publisher Tasks
Ad-Juster’s newest offering — programmatic reporting — enables publishers to simplify workflows while experiencing faster, accurate and more reliable results. - March 17, 2016 - Ad-Juster, Inc.
Deja Vu Hosts Celebrity DJ Jon Quick's "7th Annual Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards" Fundraiser in NYC
WBLS 107.5's own DJ Jon Quick presents his 7th annual National Women's month fundraising event, "Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards" at Suite 36 on Tuesday, March 26, 2016 from 6-11pm. Tickets available at www.jonquick.wix.com/heroinesofexcellence. All proceeds go to the Hip Hop Loves Foundation and The Urban Resource Institute. - March 16, 2016 - DJ Jon Quick
Bobby Kimball, Original Lead Singer of Toto, Set to Rock The Ranch
Backed by Seven Dollar Jacket, featuring former drummer of Skid Row and Saigon Kick Phil Varone. - March 16, 2016 - Classic Rock Series
That Rabbit Music Pool and Distribution Expands in Response to Growing Demand
As the music business continues to expand into new markets and create new business models, That Rabbit Music Pool and Distribution finds attracting more users to digital music services and bringing artists to a wider global audience is the key to success. Streaming media is the future of content... - March 15, 2016 - ThatRabbit.com
Hot Apple Distribution Wins Best Import/Export Company
Hot Apple Distribution, a leading supplier of premier musical instrument and accessory brands throughout Australia & New Zealand, has won Best Import/Export Company at the recent Business Excellence Forum and Awards, held in Melbourne, Australia. The annual forum unites over 2000 business... - March 15, 2016 - Hot Apple Distribution
Jazz at MOCA presents Timmy Thomas & the Overtown Soul Review
Jazz at MOCA presents soul legend Timmy Thomas and the Overtown Soul Review, with special guest vocalist Cina Jones, in a free performance March 26 from 8 to 9:15 PM at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Lightning Has Struck Twice. Soul Legend Timmy Thomas, who... - March 15, 2016 - KCC Productions
Michael Sanders CD Album Release "Don't You Know I Love You"
Kansas City Singer/Songwriter Michael Sanders releases his new CD "Don't You Know I Love You." - March 14, 2016 - Michael Sanders
MTS Management's Texas Beauty Madelyn Victoria Tops National AM/FM Radio Chart with Debut Single
MTS Management Group's Texas-based country singer-songwriter Madelyn Victoria has reached Number One on the New Music Weekly AM/FM Country Chart with her debut single, "He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor." - March 13, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Satin Doll Trio Honors the Women of Supper Club Jazz and Cool Jazz at the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head on March 25th and 26th
Washington DC's popular Satin Doll Trio returns to the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head on March 25th and 26th at 8:00pm with a new show paying tribute to great American female singers ranging from the Supper Club style of artists like Blossom Dearie, Doris Day, Peggy Lee and Lena Horne, to the Cool Jazz style of singers like June Christy, Anita O'Day, Chris Conner, Julie London. - March 11, 2016 - Satin Doll Trio
Silverado Records Signs Recording Artist Nick Smith
Country Music Label Silverado Records Has Signed Recording Artist Nick Smith - March 11, 2016 - Silverado Records
Top 3 Reasons Soul Music Keeps Making a Comeback
Song Keepers, Ltd introduces The GroovaLottos. They are a new band of music business veterans, making their journey with the buzz of a rising Hit Single & Video “Do You Mind…? The Phunk” - March 11, 2016 - Song Keepers, LTD
Saudi Arabia Creates This Too: Meet Rotana
Saudi-born Rotana Tarabzouni sings like she was told she shouldn't. - March 11, 2016 - Rotana [Independent Artist]
Birthday Celebration for Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael K. Obeng to Benefit Restore Worldwide
The Most Beautiful Faces in Hollywood come out to celebrate a good cause, “TOUR de RESTORE” One face, one breast and one body at a Time, hosted by Former “NBA Star John Salley along with Surprise Guest Hostess.” On Saturday March 19, Some of the most beautiful faces in... - March 09, 2016 - Juka's Organic
Fraternal House $100K Sweepstakes
Enter to Win a $100K and a feature with a Warner Brothers Recording Artist. - March 09, 2016 - Fraternal House Publishing
Wright Music Group Signs Blazing New Christian Artist "Mayor" to the Record Label
Wright Music Group Signs a Blazing New Christian Artist "Mayor" to the label. Wright Music Group and Artist "Mayor" have made a Promotional, Distribution and Production deal. - March 09, 2016 - Wright Music Group
MTS Management Group Promotes New Single and EP from iTunes Chart-Topper Donica Knight
MTS Management Group will promote the new single and EP from Alabama-based country rock artist and "Southern Girl" Donica Knight. "Can't Buy a Southern Girl" will be released on March 17, 2016. Presale begins March 9th. Her iTunes chart-topping single officially hits US radio this Monday, March 7th. - March 09, 2016 - MTS Management Group
The FreaKin JeSTer's Court Presents- FreaKin Fools Festival at Chopper John's
what:The FreaKin JeSTer's Court is planning a big promotional event for April Fools Day; When: Friday, April 1st, 6:00pm; where: Chopper John's; 2547 E Indian School Rd.; Phoenix Az. 85016. - March 09, 2016 - The FreaKin JeSTer's Court
Second Annual “Fore on the Floor” Charity Golf Classic Announced
Miami’s 2016 Winter Music Conference announces Second Annual “Fore on the Floor” Charity Golf Classic to Support America’s Armed Forces. - March 08, 2016 - Watering Seeds Organization
Meet the "Billboard Charts" of Headphones— HeadphoneCharts.com
Placement Labs has recently launched a new website, HeadphoneCharts.com, to help users who are looking to purchase audiophile level headphones from the top headphone brands. - March 08, 2016 - Placement Labs
Nexus Radio to Host MMW Industry Mixer
On Saturday, March 19, 2016, Nexus Radio will host a one-of-a-kind, industry VIP mixer during Miami Music Week in South Beach, Miami. This reception will serve as the final step in their rebranding effort and final launch of the new Nexus brand, a full-service lifestyle media source. Hosted at the... - March 08, 2016 - Nexus Radio