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New Worldwide Digital Release from Sonorous Entertainment Gospel Roots Collection: Shirley Caesar
Following on the heels of its first release in the Gospel Roots series, Sonorous Entertainment is proud to announce the digital release of “Gospel Roots” featuring Shirley Caesar to the international music market. In keeping with the concept of the Gospel Roots series Caesar’s... - April 16, 2014 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Tribute Album to the Melodies of Charles Ecker Released in Los Angeles to Memorialize Ten of His Top Songs
With the exception of Dido, it is rare for someone's music to capture enough attention to have a tribute cover album done in rapid time, but such is the case for Charles Ecker and music he has written since 2011 for The C.R. Ecker Band of Los Angeles, a country music group. Through the efforts of musicians Michael Stanton, Stacy Hogan and William Sherry, a ten song L.P., "Charles Ecker: Speechless" has been released with songs that have fast become popular in both the U.S. and Europe. - April 07, 2014 - Charles R. Ecker
New Music from Cee Knowledge (Doodlebug of Digable Planets) & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra
The new single "Bandits" from Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra is now streaming on Bandcamp and available on iTunes. - March 26, 2014 - Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra
Emeka Releases Debut Music Video, "Destination Anywhere"
"Destination Anywhere" is the new music video from "Training Camp," Emeka's debut EP. The video reveals a boxer's struggle with addiction and his fight to overcome it. Emeka is an Omaha Hip Awards "Best New Artist" nominee. - March 26, 2014 - Emeka Music
Sonorous Entertainment Releases First Digital Album in New Series “Gospel Roots” for International Distribution
Sonorous Entertainment is keyed up and ready to announce the first release in its new “Gospel Roots” series. The “Gospel Roots” series is original, historical, and inspirational. Each artist featured in this series embodies the spiritual soul of Gospel Music. The first... - March 22, 2014 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Sonorous Entertainment Brings a Fresh New Sound and Style to Its Label with Croatian Folk Group Veseli Hrvati
Sonorous Entertainment is excited to announce the digital and physical release of Veseli Hrvati’s album under its label. The album titled “Svirajte Mi (Play For Me) is the first release internationally for this group of Tamburtiza players from Ontario, Canada. The songs on the album... - March 15, 2014 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Chicago Artist Overcomes the Streets of Chiraq Singer Kam Speaks on Overcoming the Stereotypes of the South Side
Chicago’s South Side is often associated with gangs, violence and crime, so much so people often overlook the good that comes from that part of the city. The South Side of Chicago has notoriously produced a number of talented artists, including the break out star, Kam. Kam is a Chicago... - March 07, 2014 - Zuma Entertainment
Sun Q Moon Ensures Black History for Every Student ~ All Year Long
On February 23, 2014, each student at ConneXions Community Arts School in Baltimore MD received a copy of the compilation in honor of Black Heritage Month. The Dean of Students, Mr. Sydney Brooks is infinitely grateful to Sun Q Moon Qreative Partnership for its generous contribution. He stresses, "This is definitely what we need." - March 02, 2014 - Sun Q Moon Qreative Partnership
Thrizzy Announces Debut EP by Daring Fans to Rub the Furry Wall
EDM mastermind Thrizzy announces the release of his upcoming EP, “The Jeffrey,” with a visual dedicated to the cult favorite Get Him To The Greek. Providing an array of heavy drops and electric instrumentation, this project embodies the spirit of the powerful drug in the film. - February 26, 2014 - Maek
LGN Entertainment Distribution, Inc., Announces a New Physical Distribution Agreement with Super D/Alliance Entertainment
LGN Entertainment, a seven year old company specializing in all genres, has partnered with Super D/Alliance Entertainment for physical distribution products. - February 24, 2014 - Veal-Steen Music Publishing
Backstage Vibe Offers New Music Promotion Services
Backstage Vibe (www.BackstageVibe.com) is the fastest growing social music community on the web. An innovative music promotion website, Backstage Vibe offers a host of new promotion services for bands, musicians, and artists including digital distribution, press release submission, and music blog and radio station submission. - February 20, 2014 - Backstage Vibe
HT Media and Octave Match Entertainment Launching Publishing Service for Independent and Emerging Artists
HT Media LLC and its Octave Match Entertainment division announced today the launching of Music Placement Pro, a new music publishing service primarily servicing independent artists and songwriters. The scheduled launch date is set for April 21, 2014. "This has been a project years in the... - February 18, 2014 - HT Media LLC
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Artist Johnny Callicott “Johnny C” Releases New Single “Come Alive”
Sonorous Entertainment is proud to present the newest single release from Christian singer/songwriter Johnny C. “Come Alive” the title track from his soon to be released album. The single is now available at all major online and retail outlets. With an upbeat sound, full of life,... - January 19, 2014 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Young Pals Music Celebrates 2013 with Six New Releases, Including Best-Selling CD to Date
New York City-based full-service music label continues versatile musical palette with R&B, rock, pop, dance, musical theater & jazz projects over past year. - January 10, 2014 - Young Pals Music
Sewer Ratz Digital Music Releases Hot New Dance Single Titled “Under the Light” by Aasen Bloe
Independent music label, Sewer Ratz Digital Music released a brand new dance single titled, “Under the Light” by Aasen Bloe featuring Just Ice (Justice Williams). - December 18, 2013 - Sewer Ratz Digital Music, LLC
The Kate White Band Release Their Holiday Album, "A Christmas to Remember"
The Kate White Band delivers their highly anticipated album, “A Christmas to Remember.” - December 11, 2013 - BentBeat Productions
Sixth Jazz/World Fusion Album by Gino Foti Released on Net Dot Music Label
Net Dot Music, Inc. releases Global Resonances, the sixth solo album by jazz/world fusion bass guitarist & keyboard player Gino Foti. It is also available in compact disc format as a limited edition Digipak. - December 10, 2013 - Net Dot Music
Emeka Rises to #1 on Omaha Music Chart
Omaha hip-hop artist reaches the top of ReverbNation's local music chart - December 06, 2013 - Emeka Music
Composer Don Bodin Awarded Best Score for a Commercial Advertisement at Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Music composer Don Bodin was honored with a Hollywood Music in Media Award for his work on Toyota commercial. - November 28, 2013 - Endocrinemusic
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Recipient of the Prestigious 2013 AMG Heritage Visual Artist of the Year Award
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, has been honored by the International Academy of Music Arts and Sciences, Inc. for the second straight year, receiving the prestigious 2012 and 2013 Artists Music Guild Heritage Freelance Visual Artist of the Year Award back to back for his artistic collaboration with some of music’s biggest names. - November 14, 2013 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Encuentros Espanoles Featured Spanish Classical Pianist Carolina Estrada
The Spanish Music Festival and Symposium presented emerging Spanish pianist Carolina Estrada under the auspices of Encuentros Espanoles, a range of exciting events that was on offer during the week of 19 to 27 October at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. - November 13, 2013 - Iberia Classics
Toronto-Based Music Studio Promotes New Talent
Toronto-based DB Studio is an online music studio where rap artists can get their song edited, mixed and mastered by a professional team led by eminent rapper Don Belo. - November 11, 2013 - DB Studio
Award-Winning Mexican Musical Theater & TV Actress Bianca Marroquin to Release Her First-Ever Solo Album
Collection of 10 Spanish-language & English songs to be released in first-quarter 2014, via Young Pals Records International. - November 09, 2013 - Young Pals Music
The C.R. Ecker Band Releases Trio of Modern Country Love Songs with "Touch of Lush"
Straight from the 2013 "Song of the Year" Award for its sassy, brassy hit, "Whisper Sweet Nothins" at Starliner's Europe, The C.R. Ecker Band of Los Angeles takes part in Country Music Association Week with the release of "No Turnin' Back," the last of three Fall 2013 love songs performed by male lead Michael Stanton, part of a three-pack described by critics as "a nod to traditional country with a touch of lush in the mix." - November 08, 2013 - Charles R. Ecker
Dark World International Announces the Release of Deemed Psychotic's Holiday CD, "Toy Man"
Dark World International is proud to announce the digital release of "Toy Man," a special holiday CD featuring the Toy Man saga from hard rockers Deemed Psychotic. - November 07, 2013 - Dark World International
FirstCom Music Releases Two New Latin Library Collections
FirstCom Music is excited to present the Mexican Music Library and Universal Latin Series. Both music libraries are designed to fulfill the growing demand for authentic Mexican and Latin music for Film, TV, Radio and Advertising. - November 01, 2013 - FirstCom Music
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Signs on New Artist Johnny Callicott (Johnny C); First Album to be Released in 2014
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. is pleased to welcome Johnny Callicott (Johnny C) to its recording family and is looking forward to releasing his new album “Come Alive” in 2014. The first single off his new album is “Penny Rain”, a song whose inspiration stems from his own... - November 01, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Sonorous Entertainment Inc.'s Harvest Gospel Collection Continues with the Release of “Harvest Collection: The Swan Silvertones”
The Swan Silvertones join Reverend James Cleveland and The Five Blind Boys of Alabama as part of Sonorous Entertainment's Harvest Gospel Album Series with the release of “Harvest Collection: The Swan Silvertones.” - October 31, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Released “Harvest Collection: Shirley Caesar” on October 29, 2013
Shirley Caesar, the reigning Queen of Gospel, is featured on the fourth album release for Sonorous Entertainment Inc.'s Harvest Gospel Album Series. - October 30, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Soundmachine Music Presents New Video from We Are The Grand
Ecstasy is the new video and single from the indie rock Chilean band. - October 19, 2013 - Soundmachine Music
Young Pals Music Receives 2013 Best of Manhattan Award
Manhattan Award Program Honors the Achievement - October 13, 2013 - Young Pals Music
Shirley Caesar Featured on Sonorous Entertainment Inc.’s Continuing Gospel History Program "Christian Minstrel Pioneers"
The spotlight shines on the life of Shirley Caesar, the reigning Queen of Gospel, in the latest episode of the gospel artist history program. - October 06, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Reverend James Cleveland Featured in the Second Episode of the "Christian Minstrel Pioneers"
The history of Reverend James Cleveland, the “King of Gospel”, is explored in this episode of the HOB gospel artists history program. The Christian Minstrel Pioneers program continues to tell the inspiring stories of legendary gospel artists and groups, examining moments in their past... - October 05, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Sonorous Entertainment Presents “Christian Minstrel Pioneers: The Five Blind Boys of Alabama”
The gospel legends, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, are featured in this brief history of their inspiring and extensive career. The Christian Minstrel Pioneers program, hosted by Bill Bulbeck, traces the history of legendary gospel artists and groups from the HOB catalogue, focusing on other such... - October 05, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Sonorous Entertainment Proudly Adds Reverend James Cleveland Album to Its Harvest Gospel Series
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. presents “Harvest Collection: Reverend James Cleveland” as the second release of their Harvest Gospel Collection. Known as the “Crown Prince of Gospel,” Reverend James Cleveland began as a soloist in Thomas A. Dorsey’s Junior Gospel Choir at... - October 02, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Pink Diamonds Released Their Debut Original Track "Party Bus" with Multi-Platinum and Disney Music Mogul, Andrew Lane
Let’s get this party started...just make sure you’re ready to hop on a Party Bus! Drew Right Music/Media Rolled Out the Red Carpet for the official video release of Pink Diamonds’ original debut EP “Party Bus.” - September 27, 2013 - Drew Right Music/Media
Reggae Producer Kemar "Flava" McGregor Signs Administration/Distribution Deal with Veal-Steen Music Publishing and LGN Entertainment
Florida-based Veal-Steen Music Publishing announced today the signing of an exclusive publishing-administration and distribution deal with producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor, enabling a mainstream-media presence for McGregor’s new “pop-reggae” genre. The agreement will... - September 25, 2013 - Veal-Steen Music Publishing
AshanteChanice as "VitAe Musique" - Debut Single "Way Down Low" Official Release Sept. 29
Recording Artist AshanteChanice Returns with a New Sound as "VitAe Musique," with Her Debut Single "Way Down Low" Official Release on Sept. 22 by: Symbiant Sound LLC - September 24, 2013 - Symbiant Sound LLC
"Extraordinary Woman" Erica Jacob Shows Another Side of Her Prowess with Acoustic Set at Manhattan’s Hourglass Tavern
Erica Jacob ably demonstrated that every Extraordinary Woman has multiple layers, via her performance at Manhattan’s Hourglass Tavern on Sunday evening, September 15, 2013. - September 18, 2013 - Young Pals Music
Erica Jacob to Showcase Songs from Triumphant Debut Album "Extraordinary Woman" at New York’s Hourglass Tavern
Acoustic set scheduled for Sunday, September 15 @ 8 p.m. Following the mid-August release of album “Extraordinary Woman,” Erica Jacob will showcase songs from her debut collection in a live performance at New York City’s Hourglass Tavern, on Sunday September 15 at 8 p.m. - September 12, 2013 - Young Pals Music
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... - September 06, 2013 - Music for Productions
Music for Productions Releases New Production Music for Film and TV
Music for Productions has just announced that they have added new production music for film and TV. The service offers tracks and original scores for broadcasting, film and television that maintain the quality and standards that are necessary for professional audio tracks. Music for Productions... - August 21, 2013 - Music for Productions
Dark World International Artist TechnoKy Double Debut Released to China First
Dark World International techno artist TechnoKy has released her double debut "darkworld - day mixes" and "darkworld - night mixes" to China first through Wa3.cn. - August 21, 2013 - Dark World International
Acclaimed Music Together® Classes to be Offered in San Rafael and Novato
Sing-Dance-Play Music Together® will begin classes this fall in new locations in Novato and San Rafael, announced Sing-Dance-Play director Elina Coulter. The next ten-week semester of classes starts the week of September 9 at Marinwood Community Center in San Rafael, and Hamilton Community... - August 15, 2013 - Sing-Dance-Play
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Receives Loretta Lynn Portrait Commission to be Unveiled at Up-Coming Concert
Award winning Nashville Artist, Corey Frizzell, is proud to announce his acceptance of a fine art portrait commission by Country Music Legend, Loretta Lynn. Frizzell's one-of-a-kind portrait will be unveiled on stage during Loretta's up-coming concert at the Loretta Lynn Ranch on August 31st in... - August 15, 2013 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Erica Jacob’s Debut Album "Extraordinary Woman" Set for Release Tuesday, August 13, on Young Pals Music
Music video for launch single “Run” lensed at Long Island City’s famed 5 Pointz, which is now scheduled for demolition. - August 10, 2013 - Young Pals Music
Music Industry Insider Video Series MUBUTV Season 2 Set to Launch August 14th
Music Industry TV Network Online Readies New Episodes from Top Industry Executives. - August 10, 2013 - MUBUTV
Dark World International Announces the Release of "2nd Take" by Deemed Psychotic
Dark World International is proud to announce the digital release of "2nd Take" from hard rockers Deemed Psychotic. - August 06, 2013 - Dark World International
Synaptic Machines Release Their First Electro-World Album, "Elevation" - the Rise of a New Genre
Release of the CD "Elevation," by Synaptic Machines, the album that spices EDM, Techno and Pop-electro with musical inspirations from all around the world (Indian, Moombah, Latin and more). - August 03, 2013 - Synaptic Machines
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Receives Nomination Nod for Prestigious 2013 AMG Heritage Visual Artist of the Year Award
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, has been honored by the International Academy of Music Arts and Sciences, Inc. for the second straight year. Frizzell, the 2012 Artists Music Guild Heritage Freelance Visual Artist of the Year Award recipient, has garnered a nomination for the... - August 03, 2013 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell