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Cryptic Indie Rock Group Disavows Responsibility for “Occupy Wall Street” Protests
Cryptic indie rock band The Long Afternoon is disavowing responsibility for Occupy Wall Street protests, even though one of its songs has become something of an anthem for many activists. - October 11, 2011 - The Long Afternoon
Brian Doherty Sets "Record" with 40th Album
Music teacher by day, rocker by night, drummer Brian Doherty commemorates his 40th album credit. List includes They Might Be Giants, XTC and more. - October 08, 2011 - briandoherty.net
Threshold Sound + Vision Reports a Busy Year
Threshold Sound + Vision reports a busy year with the recording of projects by Sharon Isbin and Nancy Wilson, Don Was and American Idol, and the production of a release for The Doobie Brothers. - October 05, 2011 - Threshold Sound + Vision
The Storm Within LLC Announces Finalists for Film Composer Competition
Five finalists will vie for $500 and a contract to score indie film. - October 02, 2011 - The Storm Within LLC
FBMG Announces: R&B Singer Dave Tolliver Releases New Single "I Forgive Me"
Platinum recording artist Dave Tolliver of the R&B duo Men At Large returns with his new Hit single "I Forgive Me" off his sophomore album (not yet titled). - October 01, 2011 - Full Belly Media Group, LLC.
Grammy-Winner Clare Fischer Releases Albums 50 and 51
The Clare Fischer Voices ...And Sometimes Instruments and Continuum with The Clare Fischer Big Band Produced and Directed by Brent Fischer - September 29, 2011 - studioexpresso
Rapper LP Da Original Launches New Official Video
With the new official video release of "Till Da Pack Gone," Toronto rapper LP Da Original is giving listeners a taste of what to expect on his soon-coming mixtape "No Organization No Progress." - September 28, 2011 - G7 Records Inc.
Rapper JJ Money Releases New Official Video: "All I Dream Is"
Toronto rapper JJ Money is keeping listeners in tune with the new video release of his latest single "All I Dream Is." - September 28, 2011 - G7 Records Inc.
Rapper Reema Major Releases New Official Video: "I'm the One"
16-year-old rising emcee Reema Major returns with the video release of her new single "I'm the One" which features guest appearances by Rick Ross. - September 28, 2011 - G7 Records Inc.
Empty Vessel Music Named the Charity of Choice for Cinder Entertainments 2012 REIGN TOUR
Advocating at risk youth's music education, appreciation and intervention. - September 27, 2011 - Empty Vessel Music
Sunset Connect is Thrilled to Announce the Fourth Full-Length Release by 3 All Mighty
Sunset Connect is thrilled to announce the fourth full-length release from U.S.based trip-hop-electronica styled music producer, 3 All Mighty. Her (3 All Mighty) latest CD release, “Seven Rebekkahs” will be released worldwide on October 4th. - September 26, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Rick Starmer Releases Set of Jazz Standards on No Such Thing as Time at Sunset Jazz
Rick Starmer releases a brand new 15 song set of traditional jazz standards and originals,“No Such Thing As Time,” at Sunset Jazz Recordings on September 27th. - September 25, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Unsigned Door-to-Door Musician Lands Single on Top-40 Radio and MTV USA
The Scotty James Story - An aspiring story about a young, desperate but ambitious unsigned musician that went door-to-door playing songs to raise money for his first album. Opportunity knocked when he arrived at the door of a music manager who gave him a recording, artist development, and management deal. Within one year, Scotty James went from obscurity to landing his first single on major radio in Canada, his music video on MTV in the United States, and opening for Sublime With Rome. - September 22, 2011 - JonPaul Music360
Sunset is Getting Ready to Release Both Full Length Panjoma CDs, Limited Print: Trixtser God and Happy Panjoma Worldwide to Stores Everywhere
After releasing albums and EP’s on their own, Panjoma is setting up their Limited Print: Trixtser God (In Stores on September 27th) and their Happy Panjoma (In Stores October 18th) CDs with Sunset. - September 22, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
The Widest Smiling Faces Release a New EP on Fluttery Records
The Widest Smiling Faces is the musical brainchild of Brooklyn based songwriter Aviv Cohn, combining shoegaze, folk, and ambient post-rock in the new EP “Rituals.” - September 22, 2011 - Fluttery Records
IHMG Songwriters Doug Simpson, Kareem Knight Recipients of ASCAP's 2011-2012 ASCAPlus Award
Ironhorse Music Group's Doug Simpson and Kareem Knight of The Aqua League honored with writer's award from performing rights organization ASCAP. - September 21, 2011 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Joe Blessett - Chillin Out in Dark Places
Chillin out in Dark Places, the latest release from the multitalented, multi-instrumentalist Joe Blessett, shines the spotlight on the persistently evolving music of a genuinely enigmatic artist who has chosen to work solitarily in the shadow of relative anonymity in pursuit of his own uncompromising vision. - September 20, 2011 - Joe Blessett Music
Piano Offering Number Five - LP Release by Livio Guerra
"Piano Offering Number Five" is the latest release of Italian pianist and composer Livio Guerra from Rome. This LP will be most appreciated by piano lovers. Most pieces are solo piano even though some are enhanced by a melodic instrument, oboe flute or viola counterpointing the piano pad. "Piano Offering" is available on major streaming sites (iTunes, Napster, etc...) from September 15th 2011. - September 18, 2011 - Livio Guerra
Sunset Adds Four (4) New Trip Hop, Dance and Electronic Acts to the Connect Label
Sunset Connect signs four (4) new acts this month, and will be releasing nine (9) albums by Panjoma, 3 All Mighty, Store Thousands and J Mitchell. Sunset begins to sign new music acts for the first time in over a year and it has begun to build its Connect record label by adding four new acts this... - September 18, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Marionette ID Release Their New Album "Alluvion" on Fluttery Records
One of the most extraordinary bands in Hungary, Marionette ID release a new album. Alluvion is released by Fluttery Records. - September 15, 2011 - Fluttery Records
Gico Music’s Recording Artist John and Gina Carey to Open for Rose Royce Benefiting the National Legal Aid and Defender Association
UK Soul Chart toppers John & Gina Carey to open for 70 Pop/funk band Rose Royce at Groovin’ for Justice, an equal justice fundraiser. - September 15, 2011 - Gico Music
Jacksonville Artist, Jacob Spangler Skyrockets on the Local Charts with Debut Solo Album, "Feel Again!"
Jacob Spangler releases his first solo album, “Feel Again,” and it is taking Jacksonville by storm, with it's meteoric rise on the ReverbNation.com local rock charts - From #97 to #10 in only two weeks, and climbing. - September 07, 2011 - Jacob Spangler
How to Write Songs is Released on Kindle
Award-Winning Author and Songwriter Mark Jones has just released a new book on Kindle. How To Write Songs takes you along a path studying the Craft of Songwriting while explaining the various elements. How To Write Songs helps you with Understanding the Basics of Songwriting and is highlighted at www.HowToWriteSongs.us. - September 06, 2011 - Mark Jones Music
EdgeSounds Introduces: Drummashines Sound Sample Library
EdgeSounds has just introduced the Drummashines, a 3-DVD-ROM, 12.5 GB sound set of more than 170 classical drum modules for NI KONTAKT and GIGA Studio. - September 04, 2011 - Edge Sounds, LLC
"I Just Wanna' Meet Girls" Called "Tribute to Testosterone" by Composer and Leader of The C.R. Ecker Band at Time When Flap Over Album Title Song Fades Fast
With the new school year starting in many areas of the world, The C.E. Ecker Band launches an upbeat, traditional country tune, "I Just Wanna' Meet Girls," with quick acceptance not only in North America, but also in many other regions, including Asia and Europe. - September 02, 2011 - Charles R. Ecker
Hip Digital Inc. to Offer eBooks and Audiobooks from OverDrive®
Deal further enhances multi-product offerings from technology company. - September 02, 2011 - Hip Digital Media
CT Artist SeeS (S Double E S) Starts New Record Label, CT Corporate Takeover, and Launches New Website, www.SeeSHipHop.com
CT local artist SeeS (S Double E S) defines passion and grind by starting his own record label and website to “SeeS Control” of the music industry. - September 02, 2011 - CT Corporate Takeover
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell to be on the At Home with Victoria Radio Show
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars Corey Frizzell will join Emmy Award winning TV Journalist, Victoria Gaither and Co-Host Michael Kay on the September 8th radio program, At Home with Victoria. Emmy Award winning TV Journalist, Media Personality and News Anchor/Reporter, Victoria Gaither and... - September 02, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
SloFunkPump Releases Steelers Anthem Video for Season Opener
Rene Morales Directs the 2011 Steelers Anthem Video. - September 01, 2011 - SloFunkPump
Jack Phillips Live at The Knitting Factory, Brooklyn 8/31
Jack Phillips and his band The Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, NY Wed., August 31, 2011 - 7:00pm $6 Magnolia Group Productions is pleased to present Jack Phillips on piano and vocals, who will be joined by bassist Matt Scharfglass and drummer Dave Silliman for a special appearance... - August 30, 2011 - Magnolia Group Productions
Liger Vineyards Films Alt/Acoustic Rockers Burn Down The Charade Music Video for the Single "Will You Lead?"
Liger Vineyards and Burn Down The Charade completed filming a music video for "Will You Lead?" off their debut album Revelations & Revolutions. This is the first single as the band gears up to re-release Revelations & Revolutions on CD in October. - August 28, 2011 - Liger Vineyards
Gico Music, Soul Singer Gina Carey “Melodic” CD Soars to the #1 Spot on the UK Soul Charts
Gina Carey makes the #1 spot on the Top 30 UK Soul Charts at Starpoint Radio Gico Music's "Melodic" - August 28, 2011 - Gico Music
Sifar to Release Debut Album on Beatfactory Music
Delhi based Hindi Rock band prepares to release debut album in September '11 on Delhi's premier record label after the success of their 3 track EP. - August 27, 2011 - Beatfactory Music
911 Memorial Song: 911 Tenth Anniversary Commemorated in Twin Towers (Song for America)
- Likely, the first response in art and song to the 911 attack on America. - Received notes from Vice President Dick Cheney and Senator Hillary Clinton. - Originally received a half-million hits with tens of thousands downloading the free song. - Free song download commemorates 9/11. - August 25, 2011 - The Eastco Group
Go-Kustom Films New Feature Length Documentary Rats & Gassers: Kustom Kulture Takes a Ride in Production
Hot Rod Documentary tell the story of Rat Rod and Gasser fabricators from around the Northwest. - August 24, 2011 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Any Controversy Over "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-Up Bad and Broke) Song is "Misguided and Unfair," Says Its Composer and Producer
Ever since the August 1 launch of the "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-up Bad and Broke) album, featuring a lead single of the same name, C.R. Ecker, composer and producer of the song, and album, has met resistance among those who feel the single and music video represent an attack on President George W. Bush, just based on the title without hearing it. Rather, he says, "I wrote and recorded the song in 1991 as an 'anthem of American angst' during the recession then, a song more timely now." - August 23, 2011 - Charles R. Ecker
Billy Gorilly Helps Build Character in Children
Aesop's Fables for Today's Kids Wins CD of the Year Award - August 19, 2011 - Flying Kitten Music
Grammy Nominee Jan Linder-Koda Brings Pro Vocal Techniques to Skype
Jan Linder-Koda, owner of Angel Diva Music, is now enabling students to learn Grammy winning vocal techniques from anywhere in the world using Skype & benefit from the experience and ability of a professional voice teacher during the month of August. - August 17, 2011 - big hits media
Myles William Featured Alongside Platinum Producers
Myles Williams' Move to NYC Has Positioned Him in the Midst of Platinum Producers, Diversified His Network and Energized Production - August 10, 2011 - Intercontinental Productions LLC
Indie Filmmaker Launches Contest for Film Composers
A nationwide search will give a composer the opportunity to score a feature film. The winner will receive $500 and a $3000 contract to create music for the feature film "The Storm Within." - August 05, 2011 - The Storm Within LLC
Canada's Wonderland Hosts Rapper Reema Major's Summer Bling; 08/23/2011
16 year old Reema Major of G7 Records is keeping summer live at one of Ontario's greatest attractions. Canada's Wonderland will host a day full of rides, performances and special guest appearances by Reema Major and company. - August 05, 2011 - G7 Records Inc.
Irish Shred Records Releases Metal Single from Pursuit Of Power
Irish Shred Records have released a digital only debut single by the melodic power metal band Pursuit Of Power. - August 05, 2011 - Irish Shred Records
Island Boy Set for Release Under Platinum City Entertainment This Fall
R&B Sensation Jean Thervens, also known as J-Boy is set to release his sophomore album in stores nationwide this October. - August 05, 2011 - Platinum City Entertainment
Reggae Legends The Mighty Diamonds Along with Tropical Recording Artist, Mabrak Play Live in the Bay Area Next Week
The names have not changed over the last four decades, and reggae legends, The Mighty Diamonds along with Tropical / Sunset Recording artist, Mabrak continue to set the live standard in reggae music today. The Mighty Diamonds, which got its start in the late '60s along with reggae drumming legend,... - August 04, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Hip Digital Media Inks Content Licensing Deal for Appitalism.com
Deal provides digital promotions company access to extensive content catalogue. - August 03, 2011 - Hip Digital Media
Grammy Award Winning Jazz Producer, Rob "Wacko" Hunter, (Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Men In Black Soundtrack), is in Studio with Rick Starm
Grammy Award Winning Jazz Producer, Rob “Wacko” Hunter, (Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Men In Black Soundtrack), is in studio finishing up with the new Rick Starmer full length CD. Sunset Jazz Recording artist, Rick Starmer, is in the studio now, mixing down his new CD... - August 01, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Hip-hop Artist 187SIAKA Launches Official Website 187SIAKA.com
Independent hip-hop/reggae artist 187SIAKA launches official website featuring music, videos, bio and latest news. - July 29, 2011 - 187SIAKA
New Artist "Jazzmine" Debut Single "Name on My Shoe"
New Teen Artist “Jazzmine” to Release Highly Anticipated Debut Single “Name On My Shoe” August 5, 2011 - July 27, 2011 - GiG Productions
Consummate Summer Dance Floor Anthem - "Wild Miami Remixed" from Tinatin Ready to Raise Rafters Across Global Dance Floors
Remix Collection Calls Attention to Consequences of Global Warming; Marks Tenth Studio Release for Young Pals Records - July 26, 2011 - Young Pals Music
Nickk Goes Live on YouTube & Indian Television
Nickk’s first album is now live on YouTube, amazon, iTunes and Indian Television. - July 20, 2011 - BeatFactory Academy