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Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Includes Albertina Walker in Its Platinum Gospel Series

Sonorous Entertainment Inc.—announces the addition of the late great Albertina Walker as part of Sonorous Entertainment’s Platinum Gospel Series. This re-mastered collection celebrates her magnificent work as a band leader and vocalist. Sonorous Entertainment will distribute this... - November 02, 2011 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Steve Cooke is Burning Hot at This Year’s Hollywood Music in Media Awards

Two Nominated Singles “Radio” & “Gravity” from the Double Album “Paramount Sessions” Also Featuring Adam Lambert - November 01, 2011 - Steve Cooke

Contest for Songwriters Announced by the Sandra James Music Foundation

The Sandra James Music Foundation is pleased to announce the Sandra James Songwriting Contest 2012, now in its 4th year. This year the Grand Prize is a $2500 award. This contest provides an opportunity to promote the music and message of Sandra James by having entrants compose new songs that align... - November 01, 2011 - Sandra James Music Foundation

Jamican Native, Psychologist Starts Record Label in Hopes to Redefine the Music Industry’s Connection to Its Artist

CEO of Str8wired Entertainment, Dr. Allan Marsden, sets out to create a new standard in the music industry by "using [his] psychology background to help [his] artists grow to their fullest potential." - October 31, 2011 - Str8wired Entertainment

Freedom: A Hip Hop Musical That Brings Awareness to Injustice

Arrested, convicted, sentenced to death and innocent. Through plot twisting dialogue and intense lyrics, "Freedom" takes audience members through this unfortunate dilemma faced by too many economically disadvantaged people in America. "Freedom" addresses a relevant social injustice while making theatre more appealing to a wider audience. - October 31, 2011 - Torture Chamber Inc.

Magical Popera Goes Wild

Pava Nella Productions Announces the new album, Spinella Tenor of Illusions, from newest Popera sensation, Joe Spinella. - October 30, 2011 - Pava Nella

Grunge Rocker Luke Jon Miller Releases Debut Single "Stalker" on Expat Records

The Melbourne artist known for his classic grunge sound, has chosen "Stalker" as his debut single before releasing a full length album next year. - October 30, 2011 - Expat Records

Jed Distler Returns to Q2 for a Month-Long Celebration of Beethoven

Composer/pianist Jed Distler returns to WQXR's internet stream Q2 for Beethoven Awareness Month on Hammered Nov. 7 - Dec. 2, Mon. - Fri., 11 AM & 11 PM. - October 29, 2011 - ComposersCollaborative Inc.

VocalizeU: A Virtual Voice Lesson for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime

New Full Feature App Delivers Ultimate Singer Support on the iPad - October 29, 2011 - DSVocology

3rd Piano-Yoga® Retreat - 13th November 2011 at Steinway Hall, London

A piano method for the 21st century… Created by Russian virtuoso pianist GéNIA, the Piano-Yoga® method offers a unique system of piano playing which combines the fundamentals of the Russian piano school with principles from Eastern philosophy and yoga, utilising aspects of movement, gravity and breathing to create a more natural and organic approach to piano playing, performing and teaching. - October 29, 2011 - Piano-Yoga®

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Issues Correction to October 13, 2011 Press Release

Sonorous Entertainment Inc.—announced in a recent October press release header that the company released the Five Blind Boys of Alabama from their Platinum Gospel Series. The press released on October 13, 2011 should have read that Sonorous Entertainment proudly presents the re-mastered... - October 29, 2011 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Proudly Presents the Re-Mastered Collection of Rev. James Cleveland to Its Platinum Gospel Series

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. is proud to present the re-mastered collection of Rev. James Cleveland, the “King of Gospel” to its Platinum Gospel Series. Cleveland began his singing career under the direction of Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey, “The Father of Modern Gospel” at Pilgrim... - October 29, 2011 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Billboard World Artist/Actress Gay Marshall to Perform “Gift of Light” with Tony Award Winner Anika Noni Rose, Friday Oct. 28 at Liberty Island Celebration

“Gift of Light” was composed by Grammy-winner Doug Katsaros and Emmy-nominated Bill Schermerhorn. Ms. Marshall was commissioned to write a French translation, recorded this fall in New York. - October 28, 2011 - Gay Marshall

MVP Loops Teams with Native Instruments to Create Expansion Packs for iMaschine

Sample sound manufacturer and distributor MVP Loops has teamed up with software company Native Instruments to create an expansion pack for the recently launched iMaschine music app. The Swagg City iMaschine Expansion Pack features samples from the MVP Loops and its subsidiary brand Dig... - October 28, 2011 - MVP Loops

“I’ll Take That Job - That Johnny Paycheck Shoved"

Brenda Brown Entertainment/Pure Heart Records proudly present Country Music newcomer Clay Dustin with the release of his lead single "I'll Take That Job-That Johnny Paycheck Shoved" off his sophomore project. - October 27, 2011 - Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC

Kamdre Entertainment Presents New Artist, The Truth

16 year old rap sensation takes on the music industry. - October 27, 2011 - Kamdre Entertainment

Savant Records Announces Release of R. Page Kaufman's Newest CD, "Tropic of California"

Savant Records, Honolulu, Hawaii, a branch of Savant Books and Publications LLC announces the release of R. Page Kaufmans' contemporary trombone jazz CD, "Tropic of California." - October 27, 2011 - Savant Books and Publications LLC

Stagger Lee

Introducing Crispin® Stagger Lee™; Limited Release Cider Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels - October 26, 2011 - Crispin Cider

Musical Humorists Take the Stage

Lou and Peter Berryman will perform a free concert at the Erie Art Museum Friday, November 4 at 8pm. The Berrymans are musical humorists who have delighted nationwide audiences for more than thirty-five years. Frequent comparisons to Tom Lehrer, Flanders and Swann, and Gilbert and Sullivan... - October 26, 2011 - Erie Art Museum

Los Angeles Indie Rock Quartet -The Elizabeth Kill's New Record Hits iTunes and Hits the Road

L.A. based indie rockers, The Elizabeth Kill are returning to the stage after putting the finishing touches on their newest CD release. Known for electrifying live performances, the female fronted quartet delivers their signature style of music and keeps fans wanting more. With Influences like The Cure, Alanis Morrisette, No Doubt, and The Smiths you can expect nothing short of a good time with The Elizabeth Kill. - October 26, 2011 - The Elizabeth Kill

Bill Wright's Music Studio, Announces Registration for the Fall 2011 Semester

Bill Wright’s Music Studio offering music instruction for children and adults in Sparta, Sussex county, NJ announces registration for the fall 2011 semester. The following programs are available Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Vocals, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Violin & Rock Band. All lessons... - October 26, 2011 - Bill Wright School Of Music

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Proudly Releases Songs of Hope from Their Platinum Gospel Lineup

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. presents Songs of Hope, a collection of Gospel classics centered on encouraging hope. - October 26, 2011 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

New Music Magazine Takes Unusual Journalistic Approach

A new digital music journal called Gascan Magazine hopes to change the way music is reported on. Their solution? Curate the works that they love by featuring a wide-range of interviews, news and articles on every music genre. - October 26, 2011 - Gascan Magazine

“Beyond The Moonwalk” Gets a Dance Partner

Hiltz Squared Media Group has teamed with Vision4Media Entertainment to license the television network production of Beyond The Moonwalk - a six part miniseries that focuses on the amazing street dancers whose influence transformed an entire generation of pop culture. Vision4Media executives... - October 25, 2011 - Vision4Media Entertainment

Music WithMe Finds 85% of Fans Don’t Follow Their Favorite Artists on Twitter

Music WithMe for Android, the fastest way to wirelessly sync iTunes music, says Artists are more popular than they think. - October 25, 2011 - ParkVu

Signature Entertainment Completes Retooling of Organization

Signature Entertainment announced today that it has completed the majority of its operational retooling of its parent company and its international subsidiaries. The retooling is as detailed below: · Signature Beijing, located at the IBM Tower at Pacific Century Place, has been sold with... - October 24, 2011 - Signature Entertainment

NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Singers Ear Aid Invention to Potential Licensees

Denise A., Ohio resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Singers Ear Aid concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to greatly assist singers in analyzing and improving their vocal... - October 22, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.

Modern Classical & Ambient Minimalists - A Journey Down the Well Explores How Little Can Be The Orchestra with Their New EP on Fluttery Records

A Journey Down The Well, the band known for creating extraordinary classical music pieces, have released a new EP called “How Little Can Be The Orchestra” on Fluttery Records. - October 22, 2011 - Fluttery Records

sunn creative Releases "reflector" by Tony Lowe

sunn creative music is proud to announce the release of "reflector," the latest gem by Tony Lowe, on October 20, 2011, the first album released on the new sunn creative label. - “reflector…Simply stunning. Precise and soulful guitar playing accompanies nine immaculately... - October 22, 2011 - sunn creative

MusicRabbit Presents Its New Music 2012 Websites

MusicRabbit has announced in the Music Magazines Convention 2012 the launch of some new websites in their music network. - October 22, 2011 - musicRabbit

Jimmie Van Zant, Face of the New "Millennium"

Southern rock artist Jimmie Van Zant has concluded filming the newest set of commercials for the Millennium Luxury Coaches. The commercials are currently in post production and scheduled to air on the website by the end of the year. Filmed and produced by Chappell Films and entertainment, this... - October 21, 2011 - Chappell Entertainment

PacSun Turns Up the Volume with New Music Site

Leading specialty retailer partners with Cuker Interactive to enhance sophisticated music platform. - October 21, 2011 - Cuker

Hard Rock Band, Refuse The Fall, Winner of Whotune’s “Promote Me Like A Rockstar” Contest

Whotune.com, the chosen destination for independent music promotion and music discovery announces small town hard rock band Refuse The Fall as the winner of the “Promote Me Like A Rockstar” online contest, which resulted in the Grand Prize of an independent artist marketing service package from Web ‘n Retail. Check them out at http://bit.ly/RefuseTheFallatWhotune - October 21, 2011 - Refuse The Fall

The Jetson Fleet Are Blasting Off with Release of Debut Album: We Brought the Party

Tampa’s hottest new hip hop sensation, The Jetson Fleet, released their long anticipated debut album “We Brought the Party” on iTunes. Within the first week of releasing the album The Jetson Fleet's Facebook fan count jumped from 700 fans to over 14,500 Facebook fans. The release of their album has become the catalyst that is launching The Jetson Fleet into the national spotlight. - October 21, 2011 - The Jetson Fleet

Jim Gellatly, Renowned DJ Plays Nemo Shaw's "Contemporary-Retro" Music on National "Amazing Radio"

On Sunday 16th October, Jim Gellatly played one of Nemo Shaw's new songs entitled "Beautiful Moment" giving more exposure to this emerging Scots-Born artist and his new genre of music, "Contemporary-Retro." - October 21, 2011 - Revibe

Hindi Rock Band Sifar Release Debut Album

"Sifar might turn out to be a watershed band in the history of this (hindi rock) genre" - MusicAloud.com; "Could possibly be the next big thing in Indian indie" - GibsonGuitar.in; "Sifar is probably one band who have given a glorious face to the concept of Hindi rock" - Nitin Malik, Parikrama. - October 21, 2011 - Beatfactory Music

Nobel Peace Prize Concert Launches New Website

The Norwegian Nobel Institute has launched a new website (nobelpeaceprizeconcert.no) for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. The website is the official place for media, sponsors and the general public to find the latest news on hosts and artists, Concert history, past performers, and how to buy tickets. In addition, the new site offers videos and photos of participating hosts and artists from current and past Concerts. - October 20, 2011 - UP There Everywhere

Marketing Methods, Inc. Has Perfected "Viral Marketing" as a New Business Model

Promoting a product, artist, song, or product use to take a considerable investment of time and money. Now, the creative use of Social Networking, and it's platform - the Internet, can put you in front of millions of people, globally... virtually overnight. - October 20, 2011 - Marketing Methods, Inc.

The Secret of a Former Teen Recording Star James Rocco, "It’s Between Us"

James Rocco Vice President of Programming at Ordway center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul returns to his roots as a former teen recording star with his new CD "It's Between Us." - October 20, 2011 - James Rocco

Laurence Hart Releases Closed Station Platform via LaunchingPad Media

New Jersey singer-songwriter Laurence Hart is releasing his new album "Closed Station Platform" on the Launchingpad Media label. This is the inaugural release by Launchingpad Media and the first album from Laurence Hart in over 15 years. - October 20, 2011 - Launchingpad Media LLC

Airing on iTunes: Legal Analyst, Dr. Leigh-Davis, Will Feature Shows on Michael Jackson & Amy Winehouse

The ongoing Michael Jackson trial and the untimely death of Amy Winehouse, makes it apropos for law professor Dr. Leigh-Davis, to give an entertaining and in depth legal analysis of music, rock stars, and more. - October 20, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis

We're Not Gonna Take It! Music Producer Forges New Path by Combining Sports, Clean Lyrics, and Latest Musical Trends

A new company, Atrax music, LLC, has developed music specifically to redress the massive amount of rude and obscene music in the sports world. Reigning Champions™, volume I, is an album designed specifically to deliver clean, competition-appropriate content about the themes that have traditionally been the mainstay of cheerleading: athletic success. - October 19, 2011 - Atrax Music, LLC

Gutta Slim's Hot New Mixtape "A Day In the Life"

This is a hot new mixtape for true hiphop lovers abroad. This mixtape takes you from the reality of the streets to bedroom fantasies. Finally, a mixtape that the ladies will definitely love. - October 18, 2011 - Gutta Slim

HRX Records Seeking Female Singers - Prize: Recording Contract... HRX Vixens Vol. 1

Independent Record Label to release compilation CD of female vocalists. The release will be distributed by Hot Topic and featured in Maxim Magazine. The Top Three Girls will get a Record Deal. - October 18, 2011 - Hrx Records

Just 30 Days Left: Songdoor 2011 International Songwriting Competition Ends November 15

SongDoor 2011 entries must either be postmarked by November 15 or submitted online by midnight CST, November 15, 2011. All entrants receive a free all-access trial to SongU.com, plus free digi-keyboard and chording software. - October 17, 2011 - SongDoor

Hutchins Consort to Play at Wake Forest University

Acclaimed Violin Octet Celebrates 100th Birthday of Famed Violin Maker with Performance at Kulynych Auditorium - October 16, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort

Veal-Steen Music Publishing Partners with FL-Based Recording Studio, North Avenue Studios

Veal-Steen Music Publishing launches FL, base Label Eccles Music and partners with North Avenue Studios to provide artists with production, marketing, promotion, publishing, digital distribution, synchronization, and compilation licensing they need to succeed in today's music industry. With... - October 16, 2011 - Veal-Steen Music Publishing