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MTS Management Group Signs Swedish Country Singer/Songwriter TJ Leonard
Swedish country singer/songwriter, TJ Leonard has signed a distribution deal with MTS Records. Leonard's single, "Remember Those Times" will be released on November 2nd, with a December release planned for the full album, "High On Livin'." - November 02, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Shaan Kaye's New Single Inspires Fans to Chase Their Dreams
Shaan Kaye - Chase Your Dream ft. Marley Taylor - November 01, 2015 - SK Group
Tri-Crown Production Group Teams with Peter Greenberg and Norwegian Cruise Line to Launch "Dream Quest with Evette Rios"
New Weekly Television Series Airing on the CW Network to Feature Pop Star Rachel Platten on the Upcoming Episode Airing October 31st - October 30, 2015 - Viardo Artists
SongCat Helps Upcoming Songwriters by Giving Free Music and Career Advice from Industry Insiders Whose Credits Include Ray Charles, Toby Keith and George Strait
The music production company SongCat LLC will start a free video series in January 2016 providing advice and tips to aspiring songwriters by established industry insiders who won awards such as The CCMA Songwriter of the Year Award and the BMI Songwriter Award. - October 30, 2015 - SongCat LLC
AOK Records Signs New Hearts to Label Agreement
AOK Records owners, Adam & Angel Knight, have announced the signing of the Pikeville, KY based, male trio New Hearts to a long term agreement with the label. The two parties have been working together over a year now, and the partnership has already provided the first two Singing Top 80 songs... - October 30, 2015 - AOK Promotion and Production
Billy Grima and MTS Records Win at 3rd Annual International Music and Entertainment Association Awards
Canadian singer/songwriter Billy Grima wins for Best Adult Contemporary Artist and MTS Records wins for Record Label of the Year at the 3rd Annual International Music and Entertainment Association Awards. The ceremony was held Saturday in Georgia. - October 28, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Music Video Aims to Empower Victims of Domestic Violence
Washington DC singer songwriter Laura Baron’s new music video release spotlights a private atrocity—domestic abuse—affecting millions of women and men in the US. Released in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), the video, “A Little Note,” tells the emotional story of a woman who breaks free from an abusive relationship. - October 27, 2015 - Laura Baron Music
Candyman Vending distributes Rapper Kevin Gates IDGT Energy Drink
Houstons Candyman Vending Brings IDGT Energy Drink to Vending Machines - October 27, 2015 - Candyman Vending
Noted Flutist Peter H. Bloom to Perform Premieres by Mark Harvey, Karl Henning and David Leone in Boston, Masterworks by Debussy and Ravel in Des Moines and Lisle, IL
Flutist Peter H. Bloom, known for his virtuosity and versatility, will perform premieres by Karl Henning and David Leone in Boston’s King’s Chapel (Oct 27); music by Debussy and Ravel with Ensemble Aubade (Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL Nov 1 and Grand View University Des Moines, Nov 2); music by Mark Harvey with the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Nov 14 at MIT Cambridge. Bloom will join legendary saxophonist Charles Neville Nov 29 in Ashfield, MA in a benefit concert for Nepal earthquake relief. - October 26, 2015 - Americas Musicworks
AOK Promotions Releases Cross-Genre Single for Bread of Life
AOK Records, a division of AOK Promotions and Production has announced the cross-genre release of the hit single, “Kickin’ Up Dust” by the Bread of Life Singers from Chatsworth, GA. The song released on the album, Your Hand In Mine, in March 2014 has garnered an intense amount of... - October 25, 2015 - AOK Promotion and Production
MTS' Country Rock Artist Donica Knight Earns International Video Countdown Status with "Love Ain't a Prize"
MTS' Alabama-based country rock singer-songwriter, Donica Knight's latest video, "Love Ain't a Prize" has earned a position on the IndiMusic TV Top 21 Video Countdown The countdown will air Tuesday, October 27th on Roku, Amazon Fire, and IndiMusicTV.com. - October 25, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Victor Talking Machine Co. Revives, Returns to Camden
Victor Talking Machine Co. Label Group returns to Camden County building its new headquarters in Berlin, NJ. - October 24, 2015 - Radio Corporation of America
Seattle Rock Band Mom's Wreak Havoc on a Sleepy Town, Video Release by Arena Music Promotion
Seattle based Synth Rock band The Crying Spell's new video "Elemental" features the band member's moms in a comedic and infectious way. - October 23, 2015 - Arena Music Promotion
MTS Management's Radio Disney Superstar and Pageant Queen Madelyn Victoria Releases "He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor"
MTS Management's Texas-based country singer/songwriter Madelyn Victoria has released her new single and video for "He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor." A radio promotion campaign kicks off on October 26, 2015. Madelyn is an award-winning vocalist and pageant winner. - October 23, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Mr Wright Special Performance at The Cutting Room on Tuesday, Oct. 27th
Mr Wright will be performing in NYC on Tuesday, October, 27th at The Cutting Room. This is a special engagement backed by a powerhouse band of musicians that are each stars in their own right with collective working backgrounds with the Scissor Sisters, Garbage, Splender, Kylie Minogue, Pink, The Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, Jay Z, Culture Club, Gavin DeGraw, Alexa Ray Joel, Curtis Peoples, Vertical Horizon...the list is very long and impressive. And that's just the band! - October 23, 2015 - Two Shes Productions
Trap Rock Group Chef Sean and Blaze Charting at Number 5 on Billboard Biz Under Hot New Single for "Stash in the Hoopty"
Trap Rock group "Chef Sean and Blaze" recently released their newest music video and single entitled “Stash in the Hoopty,” that has since charted at number five on Billboard Biz for Hot New Singles. The group's front man and Chicago native Chef Sean is no stranger to the... - October 22, 2015 - Chef Sean and Blaze
7 Door Sedan Releases New Album “Gotta Gotta Gotta”
7 Door Sedan second album release “Gotta Gotta Gotta” on Two Sixty AC is now available on CD, vinyl, streaming and download. - October 22, 2015 - Two Sixty AC
Country Music Sensation Matthew Human Releases Heartfelt New Single from Latest Album
Shoes Under My Bed Now on Youtube - October 22, 2015 - Matthew Human
Mom Parodies Taylor Swift's "Blank Space," About How Hard It is to Get Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Boca Raton married mother of 2 writes her own version of Taylor Swift's song, Blank Space, in the hopes that she can get tickets to Swift's concert. The Taylor Swift 1989 tour is playing at the American Airline's Arena on October 27, 2015. - October 22, 2015 - Deena Lurie
Event-Seekers International Will Host a Night to Salute and Celebrate Photographer Jim Alexander and to Launch The Jim Alexander Collection; Portraits, Commentary, Artist
Join Event-Seekers International in celebration of Jim Alexander: 80 years of life, 60 years of photography. It will be an evening of live music provided by the band, In The Mixx featuring Darryl Peek, purchase of Art, sumptuous appetizers and complimentary drinks by Pituad Cognac. - October 21, 2015 - EventSeekers International
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort’s Country Music Festival Live Country Music Festival in Dubai
For the first time in Dubai, the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort will host a live country music event on the 19th and 20th of November, 2015. During the Country Music Festival guests will enjoy a delicious American style BBQ, while being entertained with the Jim Everett Band. The Festival will... - October 21, 2015 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Karen P. Lim-Smith Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Karen P. Lim-Smith of Flower Mound, Texas has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide in Times Square, New York City on the Reuter’s Billboard for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of music, music education and entertainment. About Karen P. - October 20, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
ArtistShare Artist Spotlight: Brian Blade
Brian Blade exemplifies pure musicianship with saxophonist, Benjamin Koppel, and bassist, Scott Colley, on Koppel + Colley + Blade Collective (ArtistShare, 2015). - October 18, 2015 - ArtistShare
ArtistShare Artist Spotlight: Donny McCaslin
Donny McCaslin's virtuosity and lyrical sensibilities are featured on two ArtistShare releases this year, Lines of Color by the Gil Evans Project, and The Thompson Fields by Maria Schneider. - October 18, 2015 - ArtistShare
ArtistShare Artist Spotlight: Reynaldo Jorge on Doug Beavers' Titanes del Trombón
Grammy award winner and legendary Salsa musician, Reynaldo Jorge, joins Doug Beavers' all-star cast on Titanes del Trombón. - October 18, 2015 - ArtistShare
ArtistShare Artist Spotlight: Maria Schneider
Maria Schneider composes new song with rock icon, David Bowie, and releases a new large ensemble recording, The Thompson Fields. - October 18, 2015 - ArtistShare
MTS Management Group's Xander Demos Wins Best Metal/Hardcore Song at Akademia Awards
MTS Management Group's renowned metal guitarist, Xander Demos wins Best Metal/Hardcore Song at the Akademia Awards. - October 17, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Just 30 Days Left: SongDoor 2015 International Songwriting Competition Ends November 15
SongDoor 2015 entries must be submitted online by 11:59pm CST, November 15. All entrants receive a free all-access trial to SongU.com, a free Broadjam membership and free song-editing software. See http://songdoor.com. “Our giveaway package is worth more than $220 this year,” says... - October 17, 2015 - SongDoor
Singer Melanie Signs on as President of Tennessee United for Human Rights
Singer Melanie Safka has recently signed on as president of Tennessee United for Human Rights. - October 17, 2015 - United for Human Rights
Long Island is Getting a Surprise New Business: A Record Store
In an era of shuttering retail locations, free streaming services and the death of distribution, Plainview is about to get a surprise new addition: a record store. - October 16, 2015 - Vinyl Bay 777
Community Women’s Orchestra Presents Legends, Mysteries and Musicians at Its Family Concert Nov. 15th
The Community Women’s Orchestra and Music Director Dana Sadava welcome Dr. Robert Greenberg narrating as "The Inspector" for The Composer is Dead, by Nathaniel Stookey with text by Lemony Snicket for this fun, kid-friendly concert. CWO's 31st season opener also features orchestra students of the Edna Brewer Middle School (Oakland Public Schools) performing Legends of Glory, by Kathryn Griesinger, onstage with the Community Women’s Orchestra. - October 16, 2015 - Community Women's Orchestra
Local Valley Artist Ryan Tree Campaigns for Veterans with PTSD
End To The Suffering is a song & music video forwarded by Ryan Tree, an Arizona-based musician, philanthropist and animal welfare activist. Produced & directed by Malakai Creative, this short film raises awareness of Veterans affected by PTSD. - October 15, 2015 - Ryan Tree Music
"In Limine," the Second Album of the Female Italian Singer Silvia Tancredi. New Gigs Announced in the US in the Spring.
After the release of the new radio single “I do it for you,” comes out in an all digital platform “In Limine” (Imagina Production/Edel), the new album of the Italian singer Silvia Tancredi. The LP consists of 11 tracks, including a cover “True Colors” by Cindy... - October 15, 2015 - Silvia Tancredi
New Album by Daniel Diaz: Swan Song
Instrumental, electro-acoustic, experimental, jazz, world, tango, classical, are among the many influences for this sensitive album where Daniel Diaz show his skills as composer, multi-instrumentalist and arranger. After many years composing and recording for Films and TV and working on diverse projects, DD is ready to release his most personal collection of music yet. - October 15, 2015 - DedeLand Music
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Nashville with Musical Concert
The Tennessee Celebration of International Peace Day was a beautiful musical concert with several artists. - October 15, 2015 - United for Human Rights
WEG & Lucky 7 Records & Entertainment Presents NorfStar Debut Single, "Get Rich!"
NorfStar, an American R&B artist, is no stranger to the music industry. - October 15, 2015 - Wilson Entertainment Group
Womenincharg3 Music Festival
Womenincharg3 Music Festival Announced Upcoming event will feature female indie musicians. The team at Womenincharg3 have announced the Womenincharg3 Music Festival, which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, in April 2016. Womenincharg3 is on a mission to empower indie female artists with... - October 15, 2015 - Womenincharg3
MTS Management Group's Canadian Singer-Songwriter Billy Grima Releases Video Tribute for Remembrance Day and Veterans Day
MTS Management Group's Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, Billy Grima has released a new military tribute single and music video in time for Remembrance Day and Veterans Day, November 11th. "Picture of You and Me" is from Billy's third album, "Sugar & Cream." - October 13, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Cancer Fundraiser Receives New Vitamin K Aid for Athletic Bruises
The “Celebrity Boxing” promoters of public events featuring well-known personalities in competitions have announced an affiliation with Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., manufacturers of all-natural skin care products. In a coming public event for the benefit of the “Fight For... - October 12, 2015 - Reviva Labs
MTS Management Group's Xander Demos Lends Talents to PA Rock Show's 11th Anniversary Benefit Event
MTS Management Group's Metal shred guitarist, Xander Demos will perform at the Pennysylvania Rock Show's 11th Anniversary concert on Saturday, November 7th, 2015 in Leechburg, PA. The concert will benefit Rock For Life Charities. - October 12, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Acclaimed Blues Rock Guitarist Davy Knowles Will be Headlining at the Wentz Concert Hall in North Central College
Touring in Support of His Third Studio Album the Outsider - October 10, 2015 - Davy Knowles
In Touch Entertainment Studios and Consultation Services Announces Ashley Martin's Extravagant Branding Tour
Vibrant and Sensual Vocalist, Beauty Model, and Media Producer, Ashley Martin is currently making her way to gaining national recognition. Her mission is to gain leading representation, become an ambassador for labels, and products, as well as to have her music influence the masses. - October 09, 2015 - In Touch Entertainment Studios & Consultation Services
Fan Fiction DJs Set to Release New Record in November 2015
"Discothèque" is marked for release on 11/23/2015 on iTunes & Beatport. - October 08, 2015 - Fan Fiction DJs
ArtistShare Artist Spotlight: Hank Jones and John Clayton
Legendary pianist, Hank Jones, and Grammy Award winning bassist, John Clayton record a collection of traditional and spiritual songs. Released in 2015, The Parlor Series Vol. II: The Negro Spirituals Dialogue may be one of the last un-released recordings of Hank Jones before his passing in 2010. - October 07, 2015 - ArtistShare
Lucid Fly Officially Building Castles In Air - Reaches Its Indiegogo Funding Goal
On October 2, 2015, Los Angeles based alt/prog/rock band, Lucid Fly successfully reached their IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign funding goal in support of their first LP, Building Castles In Air. - October 07, 2015 - Lucid Fly
SRI Jazz Acquires Rights to Lost Recordings
SRI Jazz acquires rights to defunct label and releases rare, lost recordings by Ray Charles, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Albert King, Count Basie and others. - October 07, 2015 - SRI Label Group
World Music Guitar Heroes: ArtistShare Artist Alex Skolnick with Rodrigo y Gabriela on Planetary Coalition
Metal guitar legend Alex Skolnick teams up with the fleet fingered guitar duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela, for the "best guitar performance of the year." - October 07, 2015 - ArtistShare
International Performer Flo Rida Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Empire Rockefeller Vodka
International performer and recording artist, Flo Rida, and New York-based Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group, today announced a multi-year partnership for the brand to use Flo Rida’s name and likeness in promotional and marketing materials for the company’s Empire Rockefeller Vodka alcoholic beverage. Flo Rida will become Empire Rockefeller Vodka’s global brand ambassador. He will promote Empire Rockefeller Vodka on social media, through personal appearances and inclusion in music videos. - October 06, 2015 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
Icons South New R&B Sensation Reality Jones Single "Not Yet"
There is new life happening in the R&B world today and its all thanks to none other than the R&B/Hip-Hop Songbird, Reality Jones. R. Latrell Knight has been singing since he learned what a note was. His career passion for singing was discovered when he joined his high school choir at Ed... - October 02, 2015 - Icons South Entertainment
New Music & New Artist from Kamdre Enterainment
Debut album from new artist Minista K. - October 02, 2015 - Kamdre Entertainment