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    SelectRadio Data Highlights Most Popular Mobile Music

    Mon, 12 May 2008 20:18:27 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    PHOENIX, Ariz. — SelectRadio data shows that listeners using its Windows Mobile smartphone software are taking full advantage of recently added features to discover new music while enjoying their favorite Internet or satellite radio channels. When SelectRadio users hear a new song or artist of interest, they can click one button to retrieve detailed information [...]

    Think Tank Promotions and Net TV Host Angora Benefit Concert

    Tue, 06 May 2008 10:09:17 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — To commemorate the first annual anniversary of the Angora Fire, Think Tank Promotions, in association with Net TV Broadcasting, present “The Angora Benefit Concert.” Gates open at noon at the Horizon Casino Outdoor Concert Center, 50 Highway 50, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, June 24, 2008. This all-day benefit concert will showcase [...]

    Kentucky Musician to Embark on Tour of Laundry Mats?

    Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:28:37 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    BARDSTOWN, Ky. — An acoustic rock musician from Bardstown, Kentucky will embark on a month-long tour of laundry mats, spanning a number of cities in six states. Matthew Fogle kicks off the promotional expedition, aptly entitled “Spring Cleaning Tour ‘08″ on Monday, March 24th in his hometown of Bardstown. The tour then visits nearly 20 laundry mats in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and other stops in Kentucky. The tour wraps up back in Bardstown on Thursday, April 17th.

    Manhattan LAMN Jam: Music Artists Perform, Industry Listens

    Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:27:43 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    MANHATTAN, N.Y. — The Los Angeles Music Network’s “LAMN Jam” heads for the Big Apple. Launched three years ago in Los Angeles (where performances continue), LAMN Jams go beyond traditional showcases by featuring artists performing original songs, followed by instant professional critiques from a panel of industry experts. This year, artists will perform for $20,000 in prizes.

    SOLOW13 Brings the Heat with Debut CD WARRIOR13

    Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:50:23 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Latin Thug Records presents the debut album from ground-breaking artist SOLOW13. The album will be available in stores and online February 26, 2008. Produced by SOLOW13 and Aaron (T-Bone) Boatright, the project represents a lifetime of work and experiences from this breaking talent. Legendary mastering engineer Brian “Big Bass” Gardner (Eminem, Linkin Park) mastered the project to create what will surely become a classic, iconic album.

    Trombone Shorty Gives Christmas Gift to New Orleans

    Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:51:28 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    NEW ORLEANS, La. — The newly built church was filled to its capacity of 1500 seats; people were seated in the aisles, standing in the doorways, and waiting in the hallway to hear hear Trombone Shorty, and his musical guests perform at a free Christmas concert at the First Baptist Church of New Orleans this past week, it was announced by New Orleans Music Hall of Fame.

    Rap Icon B Real of Cypress Hill Brings the Heat

    Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:08:25 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Rap icon B Real of Cypress Hill brings the heat just in time to melt away those holiday blues with the release of his eagerly anticipated new mixtape, The Gunslinger 3: For A Few Dollars More on Latin Thug Records, available in stores and online December 11 across the USA.

    New Book, The Pilgrimage and Dark Spaces, Includes Companion Theme Music Downloads

    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:35:04 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    DALLAS, Texas — It’s not a song book or a singing book, though technologically possible, but buyers of the new novella anthology, “The Pilgrimage & Dark Spaces: Collected short works of fictional drama” (ISBN: 9780978713003), are asked to broaden their reading experience with a little original music accompaniment. The book written by Randy Doyle Hazlett and newly released by Christian Artist’s Workshop directs readership to contemporary music extras.

    Million Dollar Piano Coming to Texas with Performance by International Pianist Lomascola

    Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:07:29 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    DALLAS, Texas — Have you ever seen a piano worth One Million Dollars? You’ll have your chance Wednesday November 14, 2007 through Friday November 16, 2007, at the Piano Gallery in Dallas, and on Saturday November 17, 2007 when international pianist and Baldwin Artist LOMASCOLA plays one of the world’s most expensive and rare pianos at the Casa Manana Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas.

    Obsessive Fans a Reality for Singer Killian Wells who Claims Songs Stolen, Distributed Online

    Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:10:59 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    songwriter Killian WellsNEW YORK, N.Y. — Killian Wells, an up-and-coming young pop singer, songwriter and producer, has allegedly become the target of a stalker from British Columbia, Canada, according to his label Inferno Records. Wells claims the overly zealous fan has e-mailed and made multiple phone calls to his Manhattan recording studio posing as a DJ from a phony radio station in an attempt to obtain unreleased tracks.

    Next-Generation Variety Show Fuels Experimental Electronica Music Videos

    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:28:26 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    ipromise2beyou videosHOLLYWOOD, Calif. — As an international distributor of electronic musical instruments during the 1990s, Geoff Farr frequently spent long nights in European hotel rooms watching the only television programs that required no translation: short experimental videos backed with electronic music scores. Farr says German television was an especially rich medium for an American insomniac interested in creative new videos.

    Improvised Guitar Music on Brian Butler’s ‘Axuality’ Album is Aimed at the Head as well as the Heart

    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:07:58 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    guitarist Brian ButlerMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — With a new genre of music called axuality, guitarist Brian Butler is composing and performing music with a lofty goal: to improve listeners’ mental outlook while enjoying cool, unique guitar playing. One of Butler’s aims is to help facilitate listeners achieving a “clear mind” when hearing the music.

    Sphinx Brings Diversity to Carnegie Hall with the Nation’s Top Young Black and Latino String Players

    Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:46:46 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Sphinx OrganizationNEW YORK, N.Y. — Approximately 25% of Americans are Black or Latino. In our nation’s professional orchestras however, Blacks and Latinos combined comprise approximately 4% of the musicians. On September 25, The Sphinx Organization, the non-profit organization dedicated to building diversity in classical music, will present the all Black and Latino Sphinx Chamber Orchestra and Harlem Quartet at Carnegie Hall.

    Crazed and Dazed Remix Contest Brings Global Chart Toppers Together with Indie Music Remixers

    Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:38:03 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Crazed Dazed remix contestLOS ANGELES, Calif. — DJs, remixers and music-lovers everywhere can share in the celebration surrounding the release of the new G-Man album “Crazed + Dazed” (UPC 6-75604-10252-0) by remixing one of the tracks and/or including it in a club or on-air “set” and sending a recording for consideration to G-Man Music in Los Angeles.

    Ride and Rock Campaign Sets Out to Educate About the Benefits of Going Metro in Los Angeles

    Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:26:37 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    progressive rock band CANONLOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) features progressive rock band, CANON in an unprecedented environmental event at Union Station (GO METRO to see CANON!), on Saturday, September 8, 2007, 8:00 P.M. at The Old Ticket Room.

    Roman Carter, Tom Rothrock Project Relaunches Bong Load Record Label

    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:57:21 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Roman CarterLOS ANGELES, Calif. — Artist, producer, and film composer Tom Rothrock, legendary vocalist Roman Carter, and a host of studio session pros have completed a unique collaborative project titled: ROMAN CARTER “NEVER SLOW DOWN.” A full length release is due out November 6th, 2007, on the recently re-launched independent Bong Load Custom Records label.

    CRAZED + DAZED is a New Trance, Electronica, Dance CD From 2 Artists on 2 Continents and 2 Years in the Making

    Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:19:26 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    Crazed + DazedLOS ANGELES, Calif. — The full title of the new DJ Insane and The G-Man album (UPC 6-75604-10252-0) is “CRAZED + DAZED: An Experiment in Stimulating Psychotomimetic Manifestations Through the Use of Subliminal Bass Tones, Phase-Shifted Harmonics, Ultra Aural Distortion and the Relentless Application of Thump for the Rump.” But you can just call it “Crazed.”

    Grammy Winning Producer Rockwilder Pays Out $100K to Indie Producers and Launches New Web Site to Continue Success

    Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:15:29 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Grammy Producer RockwilderNEW YORK, N.Y. — After the overwhelming success of Rocbeats.com and Rocbattle.com, Grammy award-winning producer, Rockwilder, is ready to take his online success to the next level; he has launched a third site that is currently in beta phase - RocMP3.com.

    Indie Music Artists Can Get Global Exposure via Want2BDiscovered Live Webcasts

    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:17:58 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Are you a frustrated musician or vocalist seeking a record deal? Are you an unsigned or indie music artist who is looking for that first big break? Want2BDiscovered.com, LLC is giving unsigned artists more exposure than any other web site and has launched a seven-month urban talent competition - the Urban Showcase Series - to help get musicians discovered and the public involved.

    SelectRadio Gives Windows Mobile Phone Users One-Touch Access to Live Jazz, Blues and Latin Music

    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:47:12 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SelectRadio softwarePHOENIX, Ariz. — Users of Windows Mobile phones and wireless handhelds now can get four continuous channels of all-live jazz, blues and Latin performances and complete concerts on-demand through a new partnership between InsideJazz.com and the makers of SelectRadio(R) software. Users of the latest version of SelectRadio software can get the new live music selections in CD-quality streams

    BETA Records Opens a Hollywood Recording Studio for Musicians Seeking Highest Quality Audio and the Ability to Make Videos

    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:04:41 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    BETA Studio foundersHOLLYWOOD, Calif. — With the opening of the new BETA Studio in the Los Angeles facilities of BETA Records, musicians have a new home for creativity. The studio, located off Sunset Blvd. in the heart of Hollywood, includes a video production room with green screen, interview room, make-up room, DJ and Internet radio production areas, kitchen and guest room.

    Protectomatic Music Introduces Stretching Madness, a Texas Band That Delivers Hard Rock for the Front Row

    Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:23:46 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Stretching MadnessSEATTLE, Wash. — Protectomatic Music and Entertainment (PME) proudly announces the release of Escape Plan, the new extended play album by Stretching Madness. The first single off of Escape Plan, entitled “Lies in My Head,” is also being released. In conjunction with the new single and album, PME and Stretching Madness will be launching a new website for the band.

    Protectomatic Music and Entertainment is Proud to Introduce Jeremiah, a Gentleman of Soul, and His New Recording ‘Love Notes’

    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:56:40 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Jeremiah's Love NotesSEATTLE, Wash. — Protectomatic Music and Entertainment (PME) proudly announces the release of Jeremiah’s new album, “Love Notes,” on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007. The first single off of Jeremiah’s recording, entitled, “Did I tell you,” is also being released. In conjunction with the new single and album, PME and Jeremiah will be launching a new website at www.jsongz.com with the recording.