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Pop Sensation Whitney Anthony Excites with the Upcoming Release of Safe and Sorry
Raleigh, N.C. native singer to release new song, Safe and Sorry, on April 22. - April 19, 2014 - Whitney Anthony Music
Dreamin’ Out Loud Entertainment Signs with Hit Radio Promo
Mark Giles to Promote Debut Katelyn McCarter Single. - April 18, 2014 - Dreamin' Out Loud Entertainment
Recording Artist, Tocarra Hamilton Has Rave Reviews with Her New EP, "My Beginnings," Dropping April 21, 2014
After a successful run of collaborations with top artists like Usher, Pitbull and Lil Scrappy, Tocarra is ready to make success for herself as she sets up to release her new EP, "My Beginnings." - April 18, 2014 - Tocarra Music, LLC
Boston-Based Recording Artists, Busker, Release "We Run"
A new song and video tribute commemorating the 118th running of the Boston Marathon. - April 18, 2014 - Busker Music
The Sunrise Music Video for "We Have Not Heard" to Air on UPTV's National Program, "Up in the Morning"
The music video for "We Have Not Heard" will air on UPTV on Monday, 4/21/14 between 8:00AM and 9:00AM. - April 17, 2014 - The Sunrise
SongDoor 2014 Open for Submissions with New uVote Cash Award
The SongDoor 2014 Int’l. Songwriting Competition is open for submissions. Awards of $41,000+ are available to entrants in six categories. All entrants receive $120 in free songwriting tools. Complete information is available at http://songdoor.com. - April 17, 2014 - SongDoor
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.
Christian Hard Rock Band "20 Shades" Fires Back at Critics, Leading Fight Against Bullying
Christian Hard Rock Band 20 Shades is partnering with Christian groups and schools in the US and abroad to be leaders in the fight against "bullying" - looking to lead and combat what they see to be a growing problem for pre-teens/teens. - April 15, 2014 - 20 Shades
Unsigned Fashion Art Rock Band Palaye Royale Makes History
Fashion-art rock band Palaye Royale named champions of MTV's "Musical March Madness" 2014; they are the first unsigned act that was fan-voted to ever compete. Global Samsung Galaxy Note commercial continues to make an impression; fans continue to "Get Higher" and make history. Palaye Royale kicked off their career with debut single "Morning Light" in early 2012, garnering 20 Million+ views on YouTube. - April 14, 2014 - Palaye Royale
Johnny Utah’s Bar and Restaurant to Open in South Norwalk. NYC’s Original Mechanical Bull Riding Bar and Restaurant is Set to Take the Stage May 1st.
The party pros behind Johnny Utah’s in New York City and Philadelphia open their newest location in South Norwalk, Connecticut on Washington Street on May 1st. This line-dancin’, shot-pourin’, mechanical bull-ridin’ bar and restaurant is a little bit country, a little bit... - April 14, 2014 - Johnny Utah’s, South Norwalk
Thomas McConnell Signs to Wayne Coy Productions Artist Management
Liverpool singer/songwriter Thomas McConnell, one of the UK's fastest rising young musicians, has signed with Bay Area-based Wayne Coy Productions (WCP) Artist Management for Worldwide representation. WCP will be coordinating all efforts with record labels, radio, retail, touring and... - April 12, 2014 - Wayne Coy Productions
Drake Bell Talented Actor/Musician at It Again with SG Celebrity Productions
SG Celebrity Productions has begun to set up performance meet/greet dates for Drake Bell at malls and other venues in support of his new cd release “Ready Steady Go” out on Surfdog Records April 22, 2014. This new sound for Drake is co-produced by one of Bell’s Idols, Brian Setzer... - April 12, 2014 - SG Celebrity Productions
Jackie Wilson, Ike & Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley Songs Go to SRI Records
SRI Records has acquired the exclusive rights to the recordings of Jackie Wilson, early Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley and the early recordings by Ike & Tina Turner. - April 12, 2014 - SRI Label Group
Calcoic.com Presents "Cove Red," a Whale Rights Music Video Retort to "Earth Day" & Celebrity Boycotts of Whale Captivity
Michael Parish of Calcoic.com casts out a new rock music video with real whale sounds set to popular whale footage to declare a new environmental campaign targeting what Michael calls, "anemic pittance to the earth, non-humans and future generations via Earth Day and celebrity boycotts... meanwhile the human legacy for stewardship on this planet is literally a criminal crying shame." - April 11, 2014 - Calcoic.com
The First Dedicated Real Music Xchange is Up and Running
FDRMX is a new music video distribution site for independent artists utilizing premium advertisements from all across the world. - April 11, 2014 - FDRMX
The White Panda Performs in the Grand Ballroom at Webster Hall
Electro dance duo The White Panda consists of Procrast (Tom Evans) and DJ Griffi (Dan Griffith.) The White Panda will be taking over the iconic Grand Ballroom with Skizzy Mars on June 26th, 2014. - April 10, 2014 - Webster Hall
Nimaxy Studio Launched House Music Radio App as a Collection of Online Radio Stations
House Music lovers can enjoy countless hours of favorite music broadcasted live. - April 10, 2014 - Nimaxy
Brooklyn Based Electro-Rock Duo French Horn Rebellion, Live in the Marlin Room at Webster Hall
French Horn Rebellion takes the stage at Webster Hall in the most updated space, the Marlin Room at Webster Hall. - April 09, 2014 - Webster Hall
DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg’s Music Article Published on Yahoo
The article is titled “A Baker’s Dozen of Songs from Bands/Artists You May Not Know, but Should Know.” - April 08, 2014 - DTR Inc.
Donnie C, Rising Inspirational & Gospel Recording Artist, Puts His Unique, Soulful Spin on His Latest Single, "I Won’t Complain"
“I Won’t Complain”, the Gospel standard, is the first single from Donnie C’s upcoming, as-yet-untitled album. It is Donnie C’s new take on an old Gospel classic but it still retains the same message of hope and faith during one’s trials and the blessings waiting... - April 07, 2014 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
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
UK Dirty Rock N’ Roll Band, the Jim Jones Revue Performs in the Marlin Room at Webster Hall
The Jim Jones Revue performs in Marlin room for a very special launch of Paul Pope's latest novel. - April 06, 2014 - Webster Hall
ViennaCC Releases Remix of Linkin Park Song
The Vienna based musician ViennaCC releases a remix and music video of Linkin Park's song "A Light That Never Comes." - April 06, 2014 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
GariMP3.com Launches to Serve Garifuna Music Download
Finding good music by Garifuna Artists has been a challenge... Until now, that is. GariMP3.com exists for the main purpose of helping the audience find, sample and download music. - April 04, 2014 - Garinet Media Network
Shun Ward is Nominated "2014 R&B Rookie Of The Year"
Crate Crashers has nominated Shun Ward as "2014 R&B Rookie Of The Year." Shun Ward's new full album release, "Shun Ward USA - Under Shun's Authority," has already received great reviews and awards. - Crate Crashers Promo -- Today - April 03, 2014 - Crate Crasher
Melodream Recording Artist Chase Baker Releases His First Single Of The Year
Melodream Records releases the first single of the year by the premier artist Chase Baker titled "No Time." This long awaited and anticipated single is filled with great punch lines and savvy vernacular. The song was produced by Brooklyn native Freshbeatz. This single will surely make... - April 03, 2014 - MeloDream Entertainment
Relax to the Sound of Classical Music; Favorite Music is Collected in Classical Music Collection App
Nimaxy launched a new radio app for Android-powered devices featuring Classical music online. - April 03, 2014 - Nimaxy
Isaac James Front Man Blackie Starks Forms New Band Maximus and Signs to CBM Records
CBM Records out of Atlanta, Ga announces this morning that they have signed on a new band Maximus, formed by Blackie Starks formerly of Isaac James. - April 03, 2014 - CBM Records
Africa and Afro-Cubans Reunite at Bare Bones
An eagerly awaited documentary of an incredible journey of reunion is coming to Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Two hundred years after they were separated by the horrors of the Transatlantic slave trade, a group of Africans and their lost family in diaspora find each other again. A timeless, universal story of discovery, acceptance and hope for the future. - March 31, 2014 - Unshackled Media
LAWK STAR Guitars Expands Inventory, Adds Three New Brands to Its Online Shop and Invite-Only Music Complex
Portland instrument retailer broadens its brand roster with Gallien-Krueger, Catalinbread and Hipshot. - March 30, 2014 - Lawkstar Guitars
Hartford Ballroom Argentine Tango Teacher Invited to Teach at New England Tango Academy
Hartford Ballroom Argentine Tango Dance Instructor, Nate Evans, son of Connecticut dance legend, Michelle Evans, was invited to give a special seminar at the renowned New England Tango Academy in Boston. - March 29, 2014 - Hartford Tango
Hoth to Release Second Full-Length Album "Oathbreaker" on May 20, 2014
Seattle area extreme metal band is releasing their second full length album "Oathbreaker" on May 20, 2014. This release describes the album in detail. - March 29, 2014 - Hoth
Brennan Rock & Roll Academy Celebrates One Year of Achievement
Special Live Performances by Academy Students - March 29, 2014 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Cabaret Singer and Vocalist Mary Carrick Announces Release Date of Debut Album "Let’s Fly"
Rising cabaret singer Mary Carrick will release her debut album "Let's Fly" on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Her first release, produced by J. Gawf, combines the American songbook with jazz, musical theater, cabaret, folk, and more. - March 29, 2014 - Mary Carrick Sings
Amazon Preview for DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg’s Book, Rock Trees: The Beatles Now Available
The look inside feature for Rock Trees; The Beatles - Volume 1: The Paul McCartney Tree is now up and running on Amazon. - March 29, 2014 - DTR Inc.
"No One Likes a Dirty Beach" is in Stores Now and 3 All Mighty Performs Live This Week to Celebrate Woman's Appreciation Month
3 All Mighty Performs Live this week to celebrate Woman's Appreciation Month! - March 28, 2014 - Sunset Corporation of America
Follow the Latest Music Trends with Popular Music Songs Radio App
Nimaxy made a collection of radio stations broadcasting the most popular music from music charts. - March 28, 2014 - Nimaxy
Kid Rock’s Backup Vocalist Jessie Wagner to Take Center Stage with Envy at the Mercury Lounge in New York City
The Pop-Rock N’ Soul Band Celebrates the Debut of their New Album “Army of the Underdog” - March 27, 2014 - Envy
Kids Music and Songs in Radio App for the Youngest Listeners Worldwide
Nimaxy brings kids radio stations collected in a single radio app. - March 27, 2014 - Nimaxy
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
Brooklyn Born Pop & R&B Singer-Songwriter Jennifer Michelle Releases New Music Back at Her Hometown in NYC
After recording her debut EP "Woman" due to release Summer 2014 in Atlanta, Ga., Jennifer Michelle travels back home to New York City to record and release her new music for her fans. - March 26, 2014 - Jennifer Michelle
Chazzam Brings Down the House at the iStandard Producers Competition
iStandard Producer stops by CenterStage - Vinyl in Atlanta, GA where twenty-five (25) hopefuls battle it out to compete for the top spot! Chazzam hits the stage at with super producers Neddlz, Dion Piom and friends. Chazzam's first track "We Come to Party", a west coast old school funk... - March 26, 2014 - HamTrackz Productions
Nimaxy Presents the Latest Radio App of Relaxing Music Sounds
Get Rid of Day-to-Day Stress with Music for the Ultimate Relaxation. - March 25, 2014 - Nimaxy
Ted Neeley Set to Deliver a New Release Titled "Rock Opera" on New Imprint Tedhead Records
iTunes release on April 1 and Physical Release April 22, 2014. - March 24, 2014 - Ted Neeley
DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg Writes His First Non-Business Book, "Rock Trees: The Beatles"
The book is a music genealogy book; linking 1,550 bands/artists to The Beatles using the Six Degrees of Separation Theory. - March 24, 2014 - DTR Inc.
NYJA is Offering Vocal Jazz Workshops Now
New York Jazz Academy (NYJA) is providing workshops for aspiring vocalists of all skill levels and ages. Workshops are designed to help students learn stage presence, song interpretation, lyric memorization, musicianship skills, improvisation and the other important elements of jazz. Class sizes... - March 23, 2014 - New York Jazz Academy
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Presents “The Poet’s Song”
Celebrating Shakespeare 450 and great poetry set to great music and the World Premiere of “Full Fathom Five” composed by Errollyn Wallen. - March 22, 2014 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
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.
Miami Based Dance Artist Tristan Dylan Releases New Single and Video, "I Feel Alive"
Miami based dance artist Tristan Dylan independently releases new single and video, 'I Feel Alive' with Lionshare Entertainment. Tristan Dylan, a Cuban American singer and songwriter from Miami, Florida, is a trained musician who plays the piano and guitar. He started composing music at age 15. - March 19, 2014 - Lionshare Entertainment