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Advanced Mixing and Mastering Services from Audioshapers
AudioShapers, a premier audio and music production studio, is now offering advanced online mixing and mastering services. - May 26, 2013 - Audioshapers
Hulkshare to Unify the Online Music Blogosphere
On May 21, 2013 Hulkshare released its latest addition in a series of site redefining changes. With the launch of their Music Blog Index they are aiming for a unification of the multitude of independent music reviewers out there, offering a unique system that provides a comprehensive view of all activity in the blogosphere as a whole, or filtered by country and/or music genre. Free, unlimited accounts are available to all music bloggers. - May 24, 2013 - Hulkshare Limited
Music for Productions Adds Work from New Composers to Stock Music Collection
Music for Productions has just announced that they have added new stock music to their online database, which has been composed by new composers to join the MFP team including, Margaret Maria, an award winning Canadian Cellist. Her first 3 pieces are now available in the stock music collection... - May 24, 2013 - Music for Productions
Marc Hoffman Returns to Childress Vineyard
NC jazz pianist/vocalist/composer on “Music in the Vineyards” series. - May 24, 2013 - Marc Hoffman
MTR Gaming Group Expands Its Entertainment Offerings
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. announced today the summer entertainment schedules for its three regional gaming properties; Mountaineer Casino, which has a long-standing tradition of live entertainment, Presque Isle Downs & Casino and the recently opened Scioto Downs. - May 23, 2013 - MTR
Linzi Stoppard & FUSE Headline Istanbul Classical Festival with £1Million Swarovski Crystal Violins
The Deep Springs Entertainment world leading electric violin duo FUSE perform in Istanbul showcasing their £1,000,000 crystal violins created exclusively for Linzi Stoppard and Ben Lee by Swarovski Crystal. On 18th December at Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre in Istanbul, the... - May 23, 2013 - Deep Springs Ent
New Music from Niva Burning the Charts
Niva the soul diva releases new music fast climbing to the top of the charts. - May 23, 2013 - New Black Music.net
Joy Keys Chats with Ghanaian Singer Kae Sun About His Album Afriyie
Special Edition of "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys" podcast. Chat with Ghanaian Canadian Singer Kae Sun about his latest album Afriyie. - May 23, 2013 - Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys
One World Music Festival Announces Venue and Phase One Artist Lineup
One World Music Festival Announces it will be held at the landmark Marina Barrage, Phase one artists include Far East Movement Tinie Tempah, Iggy Azalea, Orbital, Yuna, Infected Mushroom, The Cataracts, Cobra Starship, Cosmic Gate, and many more. - May 23, 2013 - One World Music Festival
Del Castillo to Perform at Galveston’s Pier 21®
Acclaimed Latin Rock band Del Castillo will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., July 20. This new free, family-friendly gathering takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October at Pier 21 in Galveston, TX. - May 22, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Gifted Kazakh Girl Overcomes Poverty and Lands Film/Recording Contract
Humanitarian and Film/Music Entertainment story about an extremely talented girl who overcame poverty with the help of her extraordinary talent and just signed a film/recording contract. She has always given her time to charitable causes and has vowed to donate a substantial portion of her music sales to charity. - May 21, 2013 - UpOrDown Entertainment
The Jimmy Jax Pinchak Band Will Play Two Music Festivals for the Memorial Day Weekend in Southern California
The Jimmy Jax Pinchak Band will play the Simi Valley Blues and Cajun Music Festival on May 25, at 6:30. On Sunday May 26, the band will play two shows at the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival at 5:00 and 6:45p.m. - May 21, 2013 - Jimmy Jax Pinchak Band
Thea Harris Releases Touching New Single
Thea Harris has released yet another reflective and artistically composed single from her sophomore album, which is currently in full production. The song, Intimacy, is a prayer that shares a desperate need to develop a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God, understanding that He never wants us to be disconnected from Him; that His desire is to always keep us near as He continually pours His love into us. - May 20, 2013 - Thea Harris Music Inc.
Stellar Vision Media Launches Kickstarter for Music Documentary on Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker Singer David Lowery
Indie film production company uses Kickstarter to help fund documentary on music maverick David Lowery - May 19, 2013 - Stellar Vision Media
New Basics Brass Band Celebrates New CD, "Ditties for Kiddies," with Matinee Shows
Jazz-Funk Brass Band makes interesting music for kids and grown ups alike. - May 18, 2013 - New Basics Brass Band
Ron Greene's Music Dial Charts Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with Insights and Tips on How You can Play Your Musical Instrument by Ear, Even Better
Ron Greene... developer of the Music Dial Charts celebrates their 20th Anniversary in the musician improvement biz, with a Free PDF download about Musician's Note and Chord Guide, along with a quick discussion about how "Playing by Ear" can help your instrument playing skills. - May 18, 2013 - Music Dial Charts
Tom Frankel Brings It to the Party People
Tom Frankel's latest release is set to bring euphoria to the dancefloor... - May 17, 2013 - Tom Frankel
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Releases Platinum Gospel: The Highway Q.C.’s
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. has added The Highway Q.C.’s to its 2013 Platinum Gospel lineup. - May 17, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Renowned Berkeley Musician Offers Professional Music Lessons to Students of Any Age
Michael Smolens, the esteemed musician and music teacher from Berkeley offers professional music lessons for piano, jazz, voice, music and musical instruments in private & group workshops - May 17, 2013 - Second Sight Music
Dark World International Signs with R2G/Wa3 in China
Dark World International realizes legal sales in China with R3G/Wa3 contract. - May 16, 2013 - Dark World International
Be Seen and Be Heard: the Relaunch Rocks Los Angeles
Chart Vision Institute completed the successful relaunch of their staple brand Be Seen and Be Heard. “The 2 Day workshop will act as a spring board for the continued growth and expansion of the weekend,” says James Warren, Director of Programs for Chart Vision Institute. Day One of Be... - May 15, 2013 - Chart Vision, Inc.
Animated Tribute to Annette Funicello Premieres on YouTube
A new musical animated video of Annette Funicello singing and dancing to "Mr. Piano Man" is produced as a tribute to the Disney icon who passed away last month due to complications from multiple sclerosis. - May 15, 2013 - The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases
United Paper Chasers Ent. and Imso2coldinc. Set to Release Lil Daddy's: Modified Hustler Mixtape
Rapper Lil Daddy of 2 Cold Click is set to release his 1st solo mixtape "Modified Hustler" through independent label United Paper Chasers Entertainment. The mix-tape "Modified Hustler" paints a picture of the trials and tribulations of a young man coming up in the gritty streets... - May 13, 2013 - United Paper Chasers Ent.
FrostByte Signs on Headstones; Set to Release "Love + Fury," Their First Studio Album in Ten Years
FrostByte Media is excited to have the legendary Headstones sign on as the label’s newest addition to the family, releasing Love + Fury on May 14, 2013, their first studio album in ten years. Albert Zgarka, President of FrostByte Media, stated, “It’s both a great opportunity and... - May 12, 2013 - Frostbyte Media Inc.
The New Hype Music Contest Seeks Quality Artists/Music Entries for Worldwide Exposure & Distribution
Urban Starz Media, The New Hype Magazine & Urban Indie Radio-L.A., Sponsor Indie Music Contest that will decide 15 winning songs (+2 bonus picks) to be featured on Compilation Album that will have worldwide distribution & promotion. - May 12, 2013 - Urban Starz Media
Grammy Winner Composer Yalil Guerra Releases New Chamber Music Album
RYCY Productions proudly announces the release of Grammy Award Winner, composer Yalil Guerra’s new album titled: "30th Career Anniversary Album. Chamber Music Vol. III." - May 11, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Billy McLaughlin Receives Emmy Award Nomination
Music composer, guitarist and speaker Billy McLaughlin has been nominated for an Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter (NATAS PSW). The nomination is in the category Musical Composition/Arrangement for McLaughlin’s performance of... - May 11, 2013 - Billy McLaughlin Music Group
Elizabeth Rebozo's New Album "Rosa Frívola" Out on May 6th, 2013
Grammy Winner Composer and Producer Yalil Guerra Presents Pianist Elizabeth Rebozo's Third Album "Rosa Frivola." New Recording Available from RYCY Productions Inc. on May 6th, 2013. - May 08, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Gilbert Neal Scores in Asia
Independent Singer/Songwriter Gilbert Neal secures distribution deal in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. - May 06, 2013 - Fightin' Fool, Gilbert Neal
Spaced Out Magazine Interviews Rampage
Spaced Out Magazine catches up with the 90's rapper Rampage and his recent endeavors. - May 06, 2013 - Spaced Out Magazine
"Tango Piano," Album of Sheet Music Arranged by Juan Maria Solare, Published by Ricordi Munich
Tango Piano (sheet music) 10 famous tangos for piano solo arranged by Juan María Solare (middle difficulty). In the first decades of the history of this music genre, some of its most beautiful and well-known pieces were created. With the arrangements of the tango pianist & composer Juan Maria Solare it is now possible (also for a performer inexperienced in Tango Argentino) to make it sound with absolute authenticity. The album includes tangos by Arolas, Gardel, Greco, Ponzio and Villoldo. - May 05, 2013 - Janus Music & Sound
The Xtraone Family Release Music with a Message with Help from 8digital PR
Beautiful Unscripted Genesis is the first release from a group of friends calling themselves Xtraone Family. - May 05, 2013 - 8digital.org
Stingray Offers The KARAOKE Channel on Ziggo’s Music VOD Services
Stingray Digital, an innovative Montreal-based provider of music services for multi-channel operators, announced today the launch of The KARAOKE Channel on Ziggo’s Music VOD services. Ziggo is the largest cable operator in the Netherlands. As of today, Ziggo’s TV extra subscribers have... - May 05, 2013 - Stingray Digital Group
Gay Rapper Nasty Nick to Perform Live at Jersey Pride, Drops Rihanna "Remix"
Rapper Nasty Nick is slated to perform at this year's Jersey Pride festival in Asbury Park, NJ on Sunday June 2. This will be New Jersey's 22nd Annual Pride Celebration and the event will take place from noon to 7:00 pm. This year is a going to be extra special as Asbury Park is coming back from... - May 03, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq
Composer William Martens Will Release His New Avant Garde Album "Shadow Line"
William Martens will release his new avant garde album “Shadow Line." This album is remarkable because of the various deep and colourful layers of the compositions. - May 03, 2013 - Willem Martens, Composer
Tickets on sale May 2 for Keith Sweat concert Sept. 20 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host R&B/blues singer-songwriter Keith Sweat in concert on Friday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. in the Rollins Center®. Sweat, the innovator of the New Jack Swing, has a host of notable hits including “I’m Not Ready,” “I Want Her,”... - May 03, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
BlackSmoke Muzik Inc. Signs Bizzle Designz
BlackSmoke Muzik Inc. Appointments Justin Bradford dba Bizzle Designz as The Head of Art Department. - May 03, 2013 - BlackSmoke Muzik Inc.
Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR (BPMPR) Announces Partnership with HOT 97 Summer Jam XX
New York City based Public Relations firm Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR (BPMPR) announces their partnership with HOT 97 for the 20th anniversary of HOT 97’s Summer Jam! Taking place on June 2nd 2013 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, HOT 97 Summer Jam is the largest... - May 02, 2013 - Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR
Worship Seminar with Jimmie Black Quality Inn Convention Center - Harrison, AR
El Shaddai Ministries presents "Worship Seminar" with Jimmie Black on May 17-18 at Quality Inn Convention Ctr. www.ElShaddaiMinistries.net for details. - May 01, 2013 - El Shaddai Ministries
Chaparral Musicfest Announces 7th Season of Workshops and Concerts in Prescott
Arizona’s own Chaparral MusicFest announces the schedule of workshops and concerts for its 7th season, from May 28 -June 16, including several exciting new additions for 2013. 2013 events include Suzuki Violin & Piano Academy, Youth and Adult Choral Workshops, Percussion Workshop,... - May 01, 2013 - Chaparral Arts.
IHMG's V:12 EP Now Available on Rdio, Spotify and XBox Live
Ironhorse Music Group LLC recording artist Doug Simpson and Euphon's "Big City" and "OA" are available in additional digital download and streaming services. - May 01, 2013 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Metronome CD to Make Music Study More Affordable
Local entrepreneur Lucas Beckwith has invented an affordable alternative to conventional metronomes that he hopes will make the joy of music more widely available to students. It’s called the Metronome CD, and it allows the user to turn any CD player into a metronome instantly. The CD... - May 01, 2013 - Metronome CD
Hello World: Berlin-Based Digital Music Distributor recordJet Goes International, Celebrates Third Online Anniversary
On the 1st of April, 2013, Berlin-based music distributor and content aggregator recordJet celebrated its third online anniversary. On this occasion, founder and CEO Jorin Zschiesche revealed another milestone in the company's success story: recordJet.com is going international and will be... - May 01, 2013 - recordJet
Danish Sensation Strips Down for Intimate Show on May 3 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago
Nanna Øland Fabricius aka Oh Land will be playing stripped down versions of brand new songs from her upcoming Federal Prism/Tusk Or Tooth LP, as well as songs from her last self titled album. - May 01, 2013 - Oh Land
BlackSmoke Muzik Inc. FNTS Clothing
BlackSmoke Muzik Inc. Releases New Clothing Line - April 30, 2013 - BlackSmoke Muzik Inc.
iMobie Started Best-Selling iPod Software Giveaway to Celebrate iTunes 10th Anniversary
iMobie Inc., today started out a refreshing and warmly welcomed Giveaway to celebrate iTunes 10 year anniversary. It's a feast for iPod and Music enthusiasts to get best-selling iPod software utility for free, earn up to $100 iTunes Gift Cards, and enjoy a wide array for bonus deals. - April 29, 2013 - iMobie, Inc
ViennaCC Publishes Tutorial How to Produce a Metallic Guitar Sound
Musician ViennaCC publishes tutorial about music production in his blog. - April 28, 2013 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
Say Hello to the Atomic Eco-Pack™ - Simple, Economical and Eco-Friendly CD Packaging
Oregon based Atomic Disc CD & DVD Manufacturing, is releasing a brand new way of packaging CDs. The Atomic eco-pack™ is both economical and eco-friendly and gives bands and artists a hip new way of presenting their CDs while staying on budget. The Atomic eco-pack™ is scheduled to be... - April 27, 2013 - Atomic Disc
A Summer of Rhapsody Concert Series
A Summer of Rhapsody Concert Series presented by EM Corporate Events is bringing you the best in indie entertainment all summer long. It is the first annual concert in San Diego that celebrates local indie artists while honoring our brave wounded warriors. - April 26, 2013 - EM Corporate Events
Hindi Karaoke Shop Announces Remix Karaoke Tracks to Its Library
Hindi Karaoke Shop has added new remix karaoke tracks to its library. Recently, Hindi Karaoke Shop has added professional-quality remix karaoke tracks to its library. The company has added latest remix karaoke tracks to its website for the karaoke music lovers. Now, karaoke music lovers can enjoy... - April 26, 2013 - Hindi Karaoke Shop