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Gina Thompson’s Missing You is Being Released Worldwide on Sunset Urban
Having sold over a million CDs worldwide, the platinum selling artist is now set to release its third (3rd) album, "Missing You" on February 3, on Sunset Urban Records. - January 23, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Rapper Daz Dillinger Set to Shoot Gospel Video with Mother, Dr. Allean Varnado Lang
Dr. Allean Varnado Lang, mother of Daz Dillenger and Snoop Dog's Aunt, will begin the video shoot of her single “I’m Good” on January 31st, 2009. Appearing with her on the track is Daz Dillinger, mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his... - January 21, 2009 - Empty Vessel Music
Don Ward Joins Sunset Jazz Recordings – The Label is Dreaming About This Next CD Release
New York based independent jazz record label, Sunset Jazz recordings, announces the signing of their first artist at the label, Philadelphia-based jazz artist, Don Ward. The record deal sets up the release of his brand new debut full length CD, Dreaming, with a street date of February 17, 2009. - January 19, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Memorize Shakespeare Offers Actors New Way to Learn Lines
Tailor-made audio drills cut down study time and increase recall. Actors at all levels can benefit from this new approach to memorization. - January 17, 2009 - Memorize Shakespeare
Royalty Free Music Provider Launches Free Newsletter Focused at the Media Industry
Introducing a newsletter for the multimedia industry covering the area of music and voice over use. Aiming to help small and medium-sized businesses with free information and guidance from the experience of a leading UK royalty free music provider. - January 16, 2009 - Media Music Now
Sunset Continues to Develop Music Through Its Digital Record Label
Sunset has just launched a digital record label this month, finding, signing and developing music artists with the overall objective of breaking them through its distribution system, licensing network, radio promotion, press and media departments along with its live download company and radio network. - January 16, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Human Motivational Optimization Site Revealed
Jerry Bader of MRPwebmedia, a Canadian website design firm that specializes in Web video and audio announced the re-launch of it's SonicPersonality.com resource that illustrates the concept of HMO, 'Human Motivational Optimization,' a series of presentation techniques aimed at delivering a focused, memorable brand message that motivates website visitors to action by getting them to respond to Web-experiences, rather than relying on large volumes of random search traffic. - January 16, 2009 - MRPwebmedia
Grammy Nominated Producer Joins the E.R.R.U.P.T. Studios and Management
Grammy nominated producer, Doug Rasheed, joins Atlanta-based management team and will be panelist at Dynamic Producers Conference - January 11, 2009 - E.R.R.U.P.T Studios
The Hoodlaw Movement Joins Go Large Records
Haylo, who is also the creator of “Tha Hoodlaw Report”, developed the Hoodlaw Movement to produce regulation within the hip hop industry and an opportunity to provide others with a “just opportunity to succeed in life and any field of choice.” Now The Hoodlaw Movement has joined forces with Go Large Records. - January 09, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Thumbuddy Club for Preschoolers Coming to Northwestern Book Store in Maple Grove, MN
Early Childhood Educator, Kelly Olson, will launch Thumbuddy Club at two preschool events to be held at Northwestern Book Store, 12985 Elm Creek Blvd. N., Maple Grove, MN on January 19th and 22nd from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thumbuddy Club consists of crafts, music, activities and take home bags. Seven... - January 09, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Cheju – Broken Waves - Warm Melodic Electronic Music
Broken Waves is the third CD album by Boltfish Recordings co-owner Cheju (Wil Bolton), following on from previous full-length releases on Unlabel (Pica, 2006) and U-Cover (Diode, 2007). Cheju’s distinctive brand of warm, melodic and glitchy electronic music blends glowing analogue synth tones, deep layers of atmospheric textures and complex beatwork. - January 09, 2009 - Boltfish Recordings
Daniel Casavant, First Canadian Member of Go Large Records
Not only does the distinguished acoustic singer represent one of Canada’s finest musicians, but Daniel Casavant also represents Go Large Records as one of the first Canadian artists to sign with the American based artist development agency. - January 08, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
UPhonic Records Releases Pumping New Dance Record to Help Resolution-Makers Get in Shape for the New Year
UPhonic Records released its latest compilation: Workout: Pumping House, on January 6th. Workout: Pumping House is the ultimate companion to countless New Year’s resolutions and a motivational tool for listeners to achieve their fitness goals. The complete package includes a double-disc set... - January 08, 2009 - UPhonic Records
ThumbPeople Announces Thumbuddy Buddy Award
ThumbPeople, Inc. has established the Thumbuddy Buddy Award to be awarded twice a year to encourage and recognize individuals who are truly being “Thumbuddy” in life – that is they are making a positive imprint in the lives of others. ThumbPeople spokesperson, Cathy Kirschner,... - January 04, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Fourth Album from Promis, "Life is Grand!" Offers World Music Pallete with Accessible Melodies and Lyrical Themes of Love, Life and Its Lessons
Influenced by the cool breezes and warm waters of the Mediterranean, the 14 songs explore themes of life, love and lessons, with a rich tapestry of all-live instruments. Recorded by Chilean singer/songwriter Jose Promis and produced and co-written with Turkish songwriter Ayhan Sahin, the project is truly a mesh of world influences, while maintaining a decidedly pop imprint. - December 31, 2008 - Young Pals Music
MP3Waxx.com Celebrates Being the Industry's Highest Rated Music Promotion Service.
MP3Waxx.com celebrates being the industry's highest rated music promotion service in the year 2008. MP3Waxx successfully broke numerous records from the hottest A-List artists in the music industry. MP3Waxx supplies the top radio, club, satellite, and mixtape DJs from all over the world with the... - December 31, 2008 - MP3Waxx.com
Peace CD of Original Songs Released by NH Women; “Let Peace Expand” CD a Powerful Peace Offering
A peace CD of 11 original songs written by composer and pianist Lisa Gail Murray and sung by vocalist Cynthia Schroer has been released. These two New Hampshire mothers teamed up to record the inspirational songs that explore the theme of peace – in the world and within the self. “Let Peace Expand,” available through their website www.LetPeaceExpand.com and www.CDBaby.com offers lyrical songs that uplift the heart. - December 30, 2008 - Let Peace Expand
MyCDparty.com Presents SOUL LOUNGE Live Music Event
MyCDparty.com presents its new version of a Live Music Soul Event called SOUL LOUNGE on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at The French Quarter Café at 823 Woodland Street in Nashville, Tennessee. Doors will open at 7pm and the show will start at 9pm. Featured performers include soul sensation Casme, jazz/Soul Band Gilmore Scott, Freddie B of Freddie B TV and the Soul Freestyle singer Bill Lee. Tickets can be purchased at www.myCDparty.com - December 26, 2008 - SOUL LOUNGE USA
Inspirational Speaker Michael Segal Releases First CD -- Possible CD Features Stories of Hope, Inspiration and Humor and the Music of The O’Neill Brothers
Shooting victim Michael Segal releases inspirational CD containing stories of hope, humor and inspiration. Music by The O'Neill Brothers. - December 24, 2008 - Lone Star Sound
ThumbPeople to Select Preschool Program to Field Test Thumbuddy Curriculum
ThumbPeople, Inc. is currently reviewing prospective preschool environments interested in field testing its Thumbuddy preschool curriculum program. ThumbPeople, Inc. has partnered with a preschool curriculum developer to package Thumbuddy curriculum for children at daycare centers, preschools,... - December 24, 2008 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Kleenbeats Gives New Artists Music Licensing Opportunities; Opportunity on Global Music Community Gets Artists Straight to the Source
Kleenbeats, Australia’s premier music licensing company, is now accepting submissions from artists for film, Television and radio placement. - December 23, 2008 - kleenbeats Music Licensing
Christmas Gift for All Video Fans – a Free Photo and Video Postcard Service
Need4Video.com presents all video and audio fans with a new free postcard service that allows you to create your own audio and Video Christmas cards. Need4Video Online Postcard (http://send.need4video.com) offers five colorful animated templates to embed your photo or video, automatically converts videos in all popular formats for best sharing, and allows to send a created postcard at the scheduled time to as many recipients as you wish. - December 18, 2008 - Need4Video Ltd.
Federal Moguls to Release Quirky Album on Tuesday
The Federal Moguls first studio release, High Risk Investment Planning, is set to be released on Tuesday, and young listeners will be very impressed with the entire CD. The album contains 17 (plus a hidden 18th track) tracks that show off a complete diversity of music styles. High Risk Investment... - December 14, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
New Label Launches with New Approach
Conspiracy Theory Entertainment Group, CTEG, is a new record company with a new approach to working with artists as business partners and helping their artists maximize new opportunities to enhance their creativity. - December 14, 2008 - Conspiracy Theory Entertainment Group
Denver Artist Improv in the Top 10 for 93.3 KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays 2008; "Miss Hedonist" from New Album Omotion (2009) on 93.3 KTCL Today Through Dec. 17th
Improv's "Miss Hedonist" has been selected as one of the Top 10 in 93.3 KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays. This is the same program that helped The Flobots receive national attention. "Miss Hedonist" will play on 93.3 KTCL starting today through Wednesday, December 17th. Improv will nationally release his debut album "Omotion" on Jan. 20, 2009. The majority of the album was produced, written, recorded, and mixed entirely by Improv. - December 13, 2008 - Improv
Dominic Santana Co-Stars in Love for Sale
Actor Dominic L. Santana co-stars in the new film Love for Sale. - December 12, 2008 - Blockstarmusic
Businesses Realize That Testimonial Advertising is One of the Most Effective Types of Advertisement
Cherie Bryant of The Antelope Valley Press in Palmdale, CA says, “Bruen has produced many “Real People” radio and television commercials for us, and if their other clients find them to be as effective as we have, it’s no wonder they have produced so many of them over the years.” The premise of Bruen’s “Real People” testimonial commercials is to obtain spontaneous remarks from “regular” people (not actors), thereby lending credibility to those products and services. - December 11, 2008 - Bruen Media Group, LLC
How to Build Self Worth
ThumbPeople, Inc. continues to move forward with its four-tiered approach to encourage the development of self worth within children. ThumbPeople founder, Mark Arens, believes that a foundation of self worth will support efforts to combat bullying, peer-pressure, poor self-image, violence and other... - December 11, 2008 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
PRT Stacho «Karavan»
iRecords are ready to unleash a new album by PRT Stacho «Karavan». Every Minimal Techno / Progressive House fan will undoubtedly know the name. Now the music by PRT Stacho is easy to find in main Digital Internet stores. Despite the chosen styles' influence, PRT Stacho is... - December 08, 2008 - iRecords
Astral Sounds of Arktika
Russian label Textu Recordings, a sub-label of iRecords Group, is up to release the new album of the Russian project Arktika. It will please not only the cognoscenti and style aficionados, but also everyone who prefers quiet and beautiful Chill Out, Ambient or Downtempo. - December 07, 2008 - iRecords
Sunset's Labels Continue to Sign Artists with 2009 Street Dates Set for the Legendary Hip-Hop Vocalist, Gina Thompson, to Follow the Federal Moguls CD
Sunset's labels continue to sign artists with 2009 street dates set for the legendary Hip-Hop vocalist, Gina Thompson, to follow the Federal Moguls High Risk Investment Planning CD release. - December 07, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
The Fray’s New Video Hits ABC’s Airwaves and Features a Yamaha Piano
YCAA Lent a C7 grand piano to the new music video to “You Found Me,” which is doubling as part of a promo video for the hit show Lost. - December 05, 2008 - Yamaha Corporate Artist Affairs, Inc.
Rod Carrillo Presents Bodega Charlie Latin House Anthem, "Oye Party," for Worldwide Release
Rod Carrillo - the electrifying producer that exploded on international dance floors this year - is at it again. He is a vibrant producer/remixer that has had a year full of hits for such artists as Donna Summer, Hardrox, Crystal Waters and Judy Torres. “Oye Party” is Rod... - December 04, 2008 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC
Daville Entertainment's Reggaeton Star, Dragon, Shining Bright
Dragon the New Face of Reggaeton shining brighter than many expected. - December 04, 2008 - Daville Entertainment, LLC
New Indie Hip Hop Label Announces Two Releases for the Month of November
Holographic Pagoda Recordings is proud to present Twin Perils debut album “Dark Alliance” which dropped on Veterans Day earlier this month; and Lone Ninja’s debut solo effort the “Covert Operative EP” which drops today. Twin Perils, a two man rap group, is made up of... - November 27, 2008 - Holographic Pagoda Recordings LLC
The 1st Family of Techno, the Burden Brothers, Release Their Long Awaited New Album on 430 West
Detroit’s own native sons, Lawrence Burden and Lenny Burden, announce the release of their new album, Octave One “Summers on Jupiter,” on their own reborn label, 430 West Records and P-Vine (Japan). - November 27, 2008 - 430 West Records, LTD.
Sunset Music Publishing Announces Licensing Deals for Upcoming Year
The Sunset Records licensing and publishing company, Sunset Music Publishing announces new strategic partnerships for companies to work its catalog of recorded music. - November 25, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
The New Surreal Has Announced Plans to Enter the Year 2009 Onstage at Desmond’s Tavern in New York City
Sunset Recording Artist, The New Surreal announces a very special New Years Eve show that will start right at Midnight. - November 25, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Federal Moguls set up the High Risk Investment Planning at Sunset Records
Federal Moguls signs a worldwide deal with Sunset Records for its High Risk Investment Planning. Federal Moguls Branch Manager, Q-Ball (DJ for Multi Platinum act The Bloodhound Gang), and Shift Supervisor Troy Walsh (MTV.com, Mr. Unlikely), work alongside the Senior Sales Associate, J. J. Sinatra... - November 23, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Go Large Records Very Own SynSay Steals Title as Top Northwest Female MC
Full of energy, she has hit the stage with enthusiasm and every show results in a packed house with fans screaming for more. Go Large Records artist development team has jumped onboard to assist her in spreading her wings beyond the Seattle scene. - November 23, 2008 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Internet Records Launches "Who Wants to be the Next Rap Star?" On SonicBids
Internet Records launches the first online reality show dedicated at finding the next hip-hop/rap star. - November 22, 2008 - Internet Records Inc.
Monroe Moody Comes Under Go Large Records Management
In addition to all of his projects with Go Large Records, in 2006 when Monroe tried out for the American Idol, he also got the opportunity to sing Live on KDWB FM 101.3 in Minneapolis Minnesota and landed in the top sixty (out of over 12,000 contestants) for a chance to go to Hollywood. Go Large Records Management Division helps take him to the next level. - November 21, 2008 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Thumbuddy Author Inspires Mothers of Preschoolers
Mark Arens, the author of the Thumbuddy children’s book series and founder of ThumbPeople, Inc. addressed members of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) on Monday, November 17th in Pine City, MN. MOPS is an international organization which helps preschool moms through relationships established in... - November 21, 2008 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
David Chance, Former Member of Ruff Endz, Joins Optimus Entertainment Group, Forming a Marketing Alliance
You may not know the name David Chance but you certainly know and will remember his music. Songs such as “No More” (Shopping Sprees) and “Some One to Love You” from the Sony/Epic R&B Duo. Ruff Endz dominated the radio airwaves upon their release in 2000 and 2002! Breaking records on the Urban AC charts, Ruff Endz made their mark. - November 20, 2008 - Optimus Entertainment Group LLC
Introspective New York Singer-Songwriter Doug Yoel Releases New Rock EP 'Yellow Light/So.. I Want You' on November 25
On November 25, 2008, despite death and disaster, folk-rocker Doug Yoel will release a new set of recordings 'Yellow Light/So.. I Want You' that are as memorable as they are persistent on the Kindred Rhythm label. The EP will be available for purchase on most major digital retailers and a vinyl edition will be available in March 2009. - November 20, 2008 - Kindred Rhythm Music Group
Now Forward Music Signs Brooklyn Indie-Folk Label City Salvage Records to Two-Year Distribution and Marketing Deal
Now Forward Music signs Brooklyn indie-folk label City Salvage Records to two-year distribution and marketing deal. The development friendly deal will bring nationally touring artists Andy Friedman, Paul Curreri and Devon Sproule to retail through Now Forward’s Kindred Rhythm imprint. - November 20, 2008 - Now Forward Music, Inc.
Need4Video.com Adds New Freeware to Download, Save and Convert Audio and Video to Its Profile
Need4Video.com today launches new free video and audio software series without any trial restrictions. Now all users can download YouTube videos and convert audio and video files just in a few clicks of the mouse at no charge. - November 13, 2008 - Need4Video Ltd.
Announcing Lexsine, a New Artist on Sector 9 Studios
A new trance project from Alex Matheu. Now on Sector 9 Studios. - November 13, 2008 - Sector 9 Studios, LLC
Tyler Kyte's Debut Album Talking Pictures Released on iTunes
No stranger to the spotlight on stage, in studio or on screen, 23-year-old Tyler Kyte, has distinguished himself as one of Canada’s most experienced and talented young actors, writers and musicians. His debut solo album, Talking Pictures, is now available on iTunes around the world with hard copy release in January. The album’s first single, ‘What You Need’, has garnered airplay across the country and charted in the Top 30. - November 08, 2008 - Orange
$2,600 Hot Rod Film Could Make Millions (of Fans)
This long awaited hot rod sci-fi horror comedy, Hot Rod Girls Save The World, written and directed by Kill Switch... Klick front man D.A. Sebasstian, has started screening in the Northwest area of the U.S. This film features the performing talents of many Seattle bands and musicians in what Go-Kustom Films is calling a “Musician Made Movie.” - November 07, 2008 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films