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Phoenix Music Awards Top Honors to Metal Music Promotions Artists, Hemoptysis, Back From Ashes
Thrash/Death Metal band, Hemoptysis and Modern Progressive Metal band, Back From Ashes, both represented by Metal Music Promotions, are set to receive top honors in their perspective music categories at The 2009 Phoenix Music Awards. - June 18, 2009 - Metal Music Promotions
Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 (227's YouTube "Chili") - Presents: Stanky Legg "Chili (YouTube Flava)" YouTube-GS Boyz "Stanky Legg" Videos at 227-Grand Rapids Hip-Hop
YouTube Stanky Legg videos (NBA "Chili" Mix) w/the GS Boyz. YouTube Stanky Legg, Booty Dew, & musical sound of 2009 Summer featured at Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 (227's YouTube "Chili"). 227's YouTube "Chili"-Stanky Legg & Booty Dew. Grand Rapids, Michigan native, Jamaal Al-Din, rocks the YouTube Hip-Hop world with Stanky Legg "Chili." - June 18, 2009 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Hiram Management Group Artist Billy Blue Named by MTV as Artist to Look Out For
During 'Miami Week' MTV named Billy Blue as an up and coming artist - June 17, 2009 - Hiram Group Inc.
DiskFaktory.com Launches Music Sponsorship Network Enabling Virtually Free CD Copies for Musicians
IDT Media Group and DiskFaktory.com launch the Music Sponsorship Network for musicians. Musicsponsor.net brings bands and brand sponsors together for a mutually beneficial partnership. - June 17, 2009 - DiskFaktory.com
Hip-Hop Supergroup Fly Gypsy Debuts with Summertime Single "You"
Jamaican emcee Kowboy Kom and Russian producer Alexei Jendayi launch today their much-anticipated joint project, a hip-hop group Fly Gypsy. The duo's first single "You," featuring Brazilian songstress Tattiana Aqeel-de Oliveira, will be released in July 2009. It is currently available on... - June 17, 2009 - Fly Gypsy Music
227's YouTube "Black Eyed Peas 'Boom' (w/NBA 'Chili') 'Boom Pow'" & "I Gotta Feeling" at 227-Boise
227's YouTube "Chili" Black Eyed Peas-NBA Mix-"Los Angeles Showtime" style "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling," YouTube Videos featured at Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 (227's YouTube "Chili"). 227's YouTube "Chili"-Black Eyed... - June 17, 2009 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Tribe of Noise and Kalydo Team Up to Challenge Musicians Worldwide
Music community Tribe of Noise launches the first Music in Game Contest targeting musicians in a search for more exposure and new revenue models. Game developer Kalydo challenges the participants: "Get your music in our successful video game and let's play." - June 17, 2009 - Tribe of Noise
Down From Zero to Headline the 6th Annual Middle Georgia Biker's Benefit Run to Benefit the Kings Cleft Charity Organization
Sunset Records hard rockers Down From Zero joins forces with the Middle Georgia Bikers Association to play at one of the largest bike events in Georgia. The major bike rally and live concert event is to benefit the Kings Cleft Charity Organization. The Kings Cleft Charity is a nonprofit... - June 16, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Rock Icons Put Ideas to Canvas
L.A. creativity house SceneFour is heralding some of music’s most notorious figures into the world of fine art. - June 14, 2009 - SceneFour
Dancehall Reggae Artist the Original Black Pantah Releases Project: Reggaeologist Two Times with Tropical Records This Year
The Project: Reggaeologist CD hits stores worldwide on August 11 and then again as a very special CD w/ DVD dual disc on September 29. One of Jamaica’s top dancehall music legends, the Original Black Pantah will release his new album, Project: Reggaeologist two times in August and September... - June 13, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
NewJerseyStage.com Presents Wave Festival Preview
NewJerseyStage.com announces its annual Wave Gathering Festival preview featuring customized schedules, artist search engine, area and festival information, and much more. - June 13, 2009 - NewJerseyStage
Sunset Connect Signs the Beautiful Ones to an Exclusive Digital Record Deal
This week, the beautiful ones will have their release set up with the kind of exposure that only a major independent record label can provide, by signing to the Sunset Connect, the digital record label at Sunset Records. Sunset Connect has begun to sign more artists this quarter artists to the... - June 13, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
OVOW Communications Releases Legendary Performances by George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner for Purchase and Download on iTunes Store
Rare, celebrated videos from the Prince's Trust Rock Galas of the 1980s are now available for purchase and download on iTunes Stores. Features George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Tina Turner, and other rock and roll "all stars." These defining moments in music history have been digitally re-mastered to the highest levels of audio and visual quality. 7 videos licensed from BBC Motion Gallery include While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Get Back, Tearing Us Apart - June 12, 2009 - OVOW Communications, Inc.
I.M.G Announces Senior Editor of The Source Media Has Been Added as Panelist for Minds Behind the Music Summit
Amy “Aimstar” Andrieux, Senior Editor/ General Manager of The Source Media Group, which includes The Source magazine, TheSource.com and Source TV, will be one of the featured panelists at this years Minds Behind the Music Summit on June 20th. - June 12, 2009 - Imperial Marketing Group
Violinist Dmitri Berlinsky Performances Now on Classical Connect
ClassicalConnect.com proudly presents an extremely talented young violinist via its free virtual concert hall. - June 12, 2009 - Classical Connect LLC
Celebs Bag Green Beauty with Beautorium
At two recent star-studded events, celebs received Beautorium's “I am a natural bag,” fair-trade burlap bag. - June 11, 2009 - Beautorium
Balloon Man is Set to Release My Poppy Heart with Sunset Connect, the Digital Record Company at Sunset Records
There has never been quite an album heard from Balloon Man on a full length CD and yet after many years of making music, the new My Poppy Heart CD is the next release at Sunset Connect, dropped this month, the band's brand new album holds up rather nicely to the modern day listener. - June 11, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Signs to TKA
Exciting new slate of programs planned for 2010, including a new collaboration with Bluegrass Legends The Del McCoury Band. - June 11, 2009 - Ted Kurland Associates
Reggae Legend I Kong Set Ready to Release Extended CD with Sunset’s Tropical Records on July 14
Reggae legend I Kong has been through more than his share of life’s experiences over the last few decades, and the new Tropical Records release of the extended 19 song Forgotten Man CD will prove to be one of the best opportunities for Kong’s positive messages of true love, world peace,... - June 11, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
New GarageSpin Song Guarantees Successful Marriage Proposals
The new single by music-industry-blog-turned-band GarageSpin, "20/20 Foresight," has a achieved a 100% success rate in generating "Yes" responses to marriage proposals. The Mp3, lyrics, and guitar tabliture are now freely available to any husband-to-be looking for a "sure thing." - June 10, 2009 - GarageSpin Media
Cellist/Vocalist Kanon Wakeshima to Make US Debut at Otakon
Kanon Wakeshima, cellist and vocalist, will be performing at Otakon July 17-19 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. - June 10, 2009 - Otakorp, Inc.
Cryout Has Nothing Beats A Failure But A Try Hitting Stores on June 9
After releasing one of the most critically acclaimed (and perhaps most overlooked) reggae albums of 2007, Cryout seeks to make another big splash with his latest CD, Nothing Beats A Failure But A Try. Once again, working his CD through the Sunset records system, the new CD will be released at the... - June 09, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated (HT2O) Spokesperson Datwon Thomas is New COO/Editor-in-Chief Of Global Grind
Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated (HT2O) spokesperson Datwon Thomas, former editor-in-chief of XXL Magazine and Editorial Director for King and RIDES Magazines, has resigned and is now the COO and editor-in-chief for Russell Simmons' web platform Global Grind. - June 08, 2009 - Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated
Sekshun 8 Sets Up the Black Wing Butterfly CD to be Released to Stores Worldwide on July 7th
With Sekshun 8’s Black Wing Butterfly CD, Virginia Beach’s best are back with a blazing return to their hard rock edge that gave them their critical acclaim on their debut album. Sekshun 8 is very much a recognizable rock band with solid vocals driving over the heavy guitar work and... - June 08, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
My Private Hell Forced to Push Back Release Date for Suicide EP
Alternative metal band My Private Hell has been forced to push back the release date of their highly-anticipated EP to a later date due to the confusion over the release date with online retailers. This unexpected change will delay the release date until a new release date can be set in stone. My... - June 08, 2009 - My Private Hell LLC
After School Fashion Show to Benefit Local Kids After School Program
On Friday, June 12th The Long Beach Party Project in conjunction with local charity BLAST (Better Learning After School Today) and Music Saves Lives.org will hold the “After School Fashion & Music Benefit” located at The Shore Ultra Lounge (6200 e. 2nd Street, Long Beach, Ca 90803). Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Long Beach BLAST program and Music Saves Lives. - June 07, 2009 - Long Beach Party Project
Jade Music / Milan Records Offer "99 Essential Chants" for 99 Cents on June 20, 2009, Just in Time for Father's Day
On June 20, 2009, Jade Music/ Milan Records in an exclusive partnership with Amazon.com bring you "99 Essential Chants" for only 99 cents. - June 07, 2009 - Milan Records
Freedom In Creation Tour
The Freedom In Creation Tour is a unique concert and art exhibition experience to benefit the work of Freedom In Creation in Northern Uganda. - June 06, 2009 - Freedom In Creation
Tough Tough Skin Resigned to San Francisco Queer Label
Minneapolis trio renews contract with Queer Control Records. - June 06, 2009 - Queer Control Records
International Day of Slayer Celebrates Heavy Metal Culture on June 6
The International Day of Slayer, a holiday celebrated June 6 worldwide, uses Slayer as a symbol for heavy metal, which is increasingly being recognized as a culture in its own right, joining others in our pluralistic society. - June 06, 2009 - American Nihilist Underground Society
UK SEO Company Begins Helping the Latest UK Musicians Directory
UK SEO Company EKM Group have a new customer who is aiming to be the biggest UK Musicians Directory. - June 06, 2009 - EKM Group
Sebastian Sidi Live in Concert as Seen on PBS
Sebastian Sidi will be performing Live in Concert As Seen on PBS at the OC Pavilion Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 11th 8pm with special opening performance by Trev Lukather, son of Steve Lukather of TOTO. - June 05, 2009 - Sidi Music Entertainment
T-Pain to Appear on the Cover of Urban Ink Magazine
Enoble Media Group Announces Rap Superstar T-Pain to Appear on the Cover of Urban Ink Magazine Along with Trina and NBA Star Kenyon Martin. - June 05, 2009 - Urban Ink Magazine
Go Large Records Shares Industry Secrets with New Division
A new pilot program consisting of one on one time with an industry expert has been developed for the DIY (Do It Yourself) artist to get the advice that he or she needs from industry experts. Advice that would costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Advice that only attorneys and major labels used to provide to their signed artists. - June 05, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Hip Digital’s New Digital Music Engine Integrates Music Sales and Promotions Into Any Website
Hip Digital’s New Digital Music Engine Integrates Music Sales and Promotions Into Any Website and is An effective way to build user engagement and increase revenue - June 05, 2009 - Hip Digital Media
Hip-Hop Icons Celebrate Throwback Event for Public Relation’s Good Girl
DJ Nickiee presents her second annual "Back to the '90s" Birthday Bash at Citrine. - June 05, 2009 - Good Girl PR Group
Harlem Hip-Hop Tours Offers Hip-Hop Party Bus to Jay-Z and Ciara Concert at Mohegan Sun on Friday, July 10th
Hop on board the Harlem Hip-Hop Tours bus and travel hip-hop style to the Jay-Z concert in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 10th. This concert promises to deliver a one-two punch with outstanding performances from Jay-Z and special guest, Ciara. The entertainment begins as soon... - June 05, 2009 - Harlem Hip-Hop Tours
Opera Singer Leaves Low Notes Behind - Meets HFC International TV Crew
Opera singer Liliana Oliveri contemplates her past in a Milan, Italy TV interview. - June 04, 2009 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Don Ward Plays Two Very Special Live Shows at the Beautiful Walt Whitman Arts Center Theatre This Weekend June 5th & 6th
Sunset Jazz recording artist continues to support his brand new acclaimed, Dreaming CD by playing two very special shows at the world renowned theatre in the new entertainment areas in Camden, New Jersey. - June 04, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Top Reggae Acts for Sumfest 2009
Jamaica Gears Up for Reggae Festival. - June 04, 2009 - Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest
Banding Together, Performers Go Green
Melbourne-based modern-rock group 'Simone' will unveil their campaign to actively reduce the amount of plastics used in the recording industry. Their plan is to recycle two compact discs for each CD the band distributes. - June 04, 2009 - Simone
Music Forte Merges, Leading Independent Artists to Success
Independent artists have something to celebrate. Music Forte is raising the bar in the Indie music industry. Music Forte (www.musicforte.com) is utilizing both online and offline sales and promotional strategies to provide a service that is meaningful to the fans, and effective to the artists. - June 04, 2009 - Music Forte
Sekshun 8 to Play Great Adventure Theme Park on July 11th as Six Flags Announces Its Star Studded Lineup for 2009 Summer Concert Series and the Live & Local Concerts
Sekshun 8 to play Great Adventure Theme Park on July 11th as Six Flags announcers its star studded lineup for 2009 Summer Concert Series and the Live & Local Concert Series. Six Flags America announces an exciting lineup of the music industry's hottest acts for its 2009 STARBURST® Summer... - June 04, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Grayscale Plays Listening Party Showcasing Studio Recordings for Follow Up CD, Haunted Hours, for Sunset Records
Grayscale is known for innovative music and is also acclaimed for its innovative ways of presenting their music to the world. The dynamic songwriting duo is now in the studio in Cleveland, Ohio finishing up the final mixes of their sophomore pop album. The band has set up a very special listening... - June 04, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Metal Music Promotions Signs Metal Band of the Year, Hemoptysis
Metal Music Promotions have recently signed a publicity contract with the Arizona-based, metal outfit, Hemoptysis, The Phoenix Music Awards, Metal Artist of the Year. - June 03, 2009 - Metal Music Promotions
Go Large Records Names New Vice President
Derek Jiles has officially accepted the position and has already created a $20,000 prize giveaway as his first official duty as VP of marketing and media. Jiles hails from a lengthy career in the marketing and media world and has most recently centered his concentration in the music end of the entertainment industry. Jiles was brought on board to concentrate on assisting new artists with cheap and inexpensive ways of doing things that record labels traditionally did for artists. - June 03, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Go Large Records Buys Tour Van for Vagabond to Hit Road
Go Large Records has assisted Vagabond in the tour and has even linked them up with Red November, of Houston, Texas, to play several dates at large venues in Houston and Dallas. Red November has played with bands like Blue October and packs the house all over Texas. - June 03, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Eclectic Media Productions Signs Singing Sensation
Eclectic Media Productions and Owner Shannon Rose are proud to announce the signing of singer/songwriter Doreen Taylor. - June 03, 2009 - Eclectic Media Productions
Creation of Outdoor Concert in NJ a Success – RevGen Ticket Discount Extended
Creation of outdoor concert in NJ such a success that online ticket discount continued through June 15 at http://www.revgen.org. - June 03, 2009 - Revelation Generation
Durham Region's #1 Choice for Special Events Makes It Even Easier to Party It Up
"People in Oshawa shouldn't get less of a celebration just because the economy is bad, hopefully with our new reduced prices we can make it possible for even more people in the Durham Region to have a great event," says Rob Middleton. - June 03, 2009 - TDG Entertainment Company