February 2012
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CHRIS DIAZ To Perform At The TEXAS ROCKFEST In...
If the pressure of being a new artist in this ever-changing music industry landscape and balancing all the time and dedication it requires of a musician today, while going for a masters degree at the University of Texas and trying to hold on to any normalcy in life with family and friends isn’t enough, singer/songwriter Chris Diaz seems to take it all in stride; especially the exciting news that...
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DPulse/Sony Germany Signs Sylencer For Star...
dPulse Recordings / Ovrtone Music Group, Inc., and distribution partners NEO MCC GmbH/ Sony Music Entertainment Germany are pleased to announce the addition of Sylencer to our growing family of artists for the European market. Featuring guests performances by Rob Caggiano (Anthrax); Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater); Brendon Small (Dethklok); Gene Hoglan (Fear Factory) and a roll call of many other...
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MusicDishTV Presents "Titanic" by Steve Orchard
Steve Orchard’s video “Titanic” from the brilliant new age, instrumental music album “Undersail” begins with a ghost ship, slow harp introduction, waves, and a scene of a lone diver with rays of sun shining onto the ocean. Viewers will become captivated by pictures of this grand ship being built. Initially, the deck and wheel of the ship are first shown in pristine...
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Mikel Rouse To Release Double CD: Boost|False...
Composer, filmmaker, director and solo performer Mikel Rouse announces the May 1, 2012 release of his first double album, Boost|False Doors (Exit Music 1015-1016), through iTunes and all major retailers. Boost|False Doors will be available via iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, CD Baby, CD Connection and CD Universe and on disc through All Major Retail Stores and through Exit Music Recordings on May 1. ...
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Kool And The Gang Guitarist Chooses Raven West...
Kool and The Gang’s guitarist, Amir - Salaam Bayyan is known to audiences world wide for his incredibly expressive, funky and soulful playing. His credits as a composer, engineer and producer include Vanessa Williams, Color Me Bad, Jimmy Cliff, Gloria Gaynor and many more and his silky guitar work has been a cornerstone of the Kool and The Gang sound for many years. So when he needed to...
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The Bungay Bash - live instrumental music and...
The Suffolk market town of Bungay again hosts ‘The Bungay Bash’ electronic music Concerts, nicknamed ‘BBC’, on 9th June 2012 at The Fisher Theatre. Last years BBC1 presented an all day event by some of the UK finest instrumental music, electronic music and space music acts and was such a big hit as to prompt an annual space music event. The BBC2 concert features three...
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MusicDishTV Presents "Day Dreaming" by JC Flow
Hip hop MC/Singer/Songwriter/Producer JC Flow’s video and song “Day Dreaming,” co-written by and featuring soul/pop artist Jennifer Newberry and directed by photograph/videographer Mike Folden is a beautiful and touching story of a young man’s struggle to make the right choices, overcome depression, and face life’s many obstacles. Everyone, young and old, can relate...
An Asian Year For Midem 2012
I’ve attended the Midem Conference in Cannes, France for the last several years. Each time, I use it as a barometer to help gauge two trends: 1) participation by members of the recording industry, who comprise Midem’s traditional core, and 2) which countries made a splash at the event. With respect to the first trend, the picture was less than promising because of the downward trend in...
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Hip-Hop Recording Artist JC Flow Releases His...
JC Flow’s debut music video “Day Dreaming” was directed and edited by one of the Pacific Northwest’s most talented up and coming photographer/videographers, Mike Folden. The video showcases some of the many beautiful outdoor scenery’s of the Pacific Northwest and features a powerful storyline about a young man’s struggle to make the right choices, and how one...
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Dolo The Bandit Expands on International Success...
Fresh out of an extremely successful year with featured placements in a new Spike Lee Joint “You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills you” and an international brand campaign for Surf world powerhouse Quicksilver, New York artist Dolo The Bandit announces solo release “Project Monarch” on Canadian label UIYB (Up In Your Basement), with lead single “Roach Clips”. Dolo’s advance through the ranks of...
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MC Zulu Continues Global Bass Crusade With...
Controversial Reggae vocalist MC ZULU made his mark combining futuristic dance music with social commentary, often displaying a biting wit. His latest single “Love Machine” is a mischievous glimpse into the suggestive nature of Electro Reggae, a sound he has championed throughout the world. Although his voice has been celebrated globally, MC Zulu’s greatest gift is his ability with words. He...
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World5 To Release Global Experience May 1st 2012
Collaborating between five band members spanning four countries with a 4-time Grammy winning producer in a Houston recording studio, and having recently received two number-one slots on prominent internet charts and a Gold Award for their promotional single and video, the band World5 will be releasing their debut album titled “Global Experience” later this spring. “I think...
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Rising Pop Star D'Lannie Releases "It’s Going...
There is a new voice of pop music that is giving established superstars a run for their money. Young rising star D’Lannie is a naturally talented young pop singer with strong vocal abilities and a dynamic, charismatic personality that makes her hard to miss. As her career takes off, fans and critics alike have been asking for more from this young artist, and D’Lannie has answered...
NYC's Pianos Opens Chinese Mountain Men (Shanren)...
Beijing-based indie folk band Shanren (literally “Mountain Men”) will open their debut North American tour at New York’s Pianos on March 6th. Shanren’s North American tour will bring the band across the East coast, including Connecticut, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and ending at Toronto’s Slacker Canadian Music Week as part of the 30th Canadian Music Week...
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"Loops N Grooves" Latest Release From Wah!
“Loops N Grooves”, the latest release from internationally renowned yoga music guru, dancer, choreographer and author Wah! will be available on February 7th on Wah! Music. In support of her latest release, Wah! will embark on an international tour, performing more than 40 concerts, yoga workshops and festivals across the United States and Europe. Blending Eastern-tinged melodies and...
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Elliot Scheiner Wins His 7th Grammy Award
One of the world’s foremost record producers, engineers and mixers - Elliot Scheiner - has won his 7th Grammy Award at the 2012 event for his work on Eric Clapton’s “Layla And Other Love Songs” Elliot, who has had 25 previous nominations for a Grammy has worked with a huge range of artists including Fleetwood Mac, Sting, The Eagles, James Brown, Aerosmith, Van Morrison,...
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MusicDishTV Presents "You and I" by World5
The video “You and I” showcases a unique Quintet of Artists from as far away as New Zealand, and Europe, and vocalist Don Bruner singing about a relationship that is strong enough to survive “the big fight.” The video showcases this Adult Contemporary song, flavored with a bit of Latin rhythm, by using the image of a young boxer and his sweetheart by his side at the ring...
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Review of "Cutting Edge Released....LIVE!" by...
Cutting Edge’s new live album, has received a glowing review from Jimmy Rae of Skope magazine: Are you ready for the best thing since sliced bread??? Well then, you’re in luck my friends because Cutting Edge is their name and ‘RELEASED… LIVE’ is the album that will electrify audiences everywhere! Seriously, if you dig live recordings then this one is definitely for you. In my opinion,...
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Classic Country with Mike Birch
Forged with an iron will and a heart of gold, Virginia’s own Mike Birch is carrying the banner of classic country and proving himself as one of the genre’s latest up and coming stars. As a dreamer and a music lover, this talented singer possesses a charm like no other, utilizing his innate country sensibilities to pen memorable, catchy songs which stay with the listener long after the record...
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MusicDishTV Presents "U & I" By Static
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Hip hop artist Static has released his latest track, “U & I,” which is an emotionally touching video and song that may just become the theme for every man who has messed things up with a really good woman and wants another chance to make her understand that he loves and needs her. The lyrically powerful anthem and emotional and passionate...
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Adele's "Someone Like You" Wins Tenth Annual...
Musicnotes.com, the Madison, WI-based online sheet music retailer and publisher, announced today that Adele’s hit song “Someone Like You,” from her album, 21, has won the tenth annual Musicnotes.com Song of the Year Award. “Someone Like You” surpassed all previous Song of the Year records - selling more than double the previous record-holder, Leonard Cohen’s...
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MusicDishTV Presents Tony Adamo's "Nine Miles of...
In his latest video and mp3 “Nine Miles of Blu,” Tony Adamo runs the voodoo down with legendary drummer Mike Clark (yes the drummer who played with Herbie Hancock back in 1974 on Thrust), and references to being in the middle of a happening jazz scene, tipping his verse to Miles’ and Coltrane’s “Giant Steps”. Guitarist Steve Holman lays down a solid comping...
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MusicDishTV Presents Tony Adamo's "Nine Miles of...
In his latest video and mp3 “Nine Miles of Blu,” Tony Adamo runs the voodoo down with legendary drummer Mike Clark (yes the drummer who played with Herbie Hancock back in 1974 on Thrust), and references to being in the middle of a happening jazz scene, tipping his verse to M
Brian "The Rockin' Fisherman" Schram to Perform at...
Goomba Music recording artist and professional bass fisherman Brian Schram will be performing an acoustic set of music at the 2012 Bassmaster Classic fishing tournament. His performance will be on Sunday, February 26th just prior to the final weigh-in at the CenturyLink Center, Bossier City, Louisiana. Brian will be playing to an expected crowd of 9,000 attendees.
During his four song set Brian...
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Rising Talent Eden Jima Releases "Fragile" on...
A new voice in pop and R&B music is grabbing the attention of the industry, stirring some of the top producers to take interest. Eden Jima, a young yet undoubtedly talented singer, is stepping up her game, making catchy, soulful music that pulls listeners in. This young artist has a promising career in front of her, and as the buzz builds for Eden, she has now released her single,...
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Live365 Announces Release Of Independent Artist...
Live365, the world’s most diverse internet radio network and provider of premier broadcasting services, announces the release of their independent artist broadcasting package, “IndiePro”. This customized broadcasting package is a low cost solution for independent musicians looking to promote their music to millions of people across the globe. The “IndiePro”...
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Venzo Digital Launches iTunes & iPhone Service
Venzo Digital, a new technology platform for the iTunes Store, has officially launches its services with Venzo Digital 2.0. Through its flagship services Venzo Music & Venzo Mobile, artists are able to sell music, music videos, and ringtones on iTunes. Artists can also create and build their own iPhone & iPad app to be made available on the iTunes App Store. Venzo Music enables artists,...
Chinese Indie Folk Band Shanren Uses Crowdfunding...
Beijing-based indie folk band Shanren has tapped crowdfunding launchpad and community RocketHub to offer a win-win experience for both audiences and fans on the band on their first North American tour this March. With a goal of raising $5000, the four-member ethnic rock band from southwestern China isn’t just accepting donations - they’re giving back to the fans as well.
Shanren...
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Mario Fernando Martinez
Mario Fernando Martinez, Electronica/Pop/Hip-House Music Artist, (born November 14, 1989), is known artistically as “MFM”. Mario Fernando Martinez was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is a new up-and-coming, 22 years of age Electronica/Pop/Hip-House Music Artist, who first began his music career signed with “Alicia Grimes Entertainment/Mgmt”. MFM started in 2010 as a...
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Escape Club Exposes Naked Truth in Celebrity, New...
Indie label Whipped Cream Records based in Monterey, California announces the release of Escape Club’s new CD titled ‘Celebrity’ featuring 11 new songs through Redeye Distribution of Haw River, North Carolina. Escape Club has five previous Top 100 songs on Billboard, including #1 “Wild Wild West.” Escape Club, founded by lead singer Trevor Steel and guitarist John...
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Tony Adamo & Mike Clark’s New Vibes - Just Too...
Mike Clark, legendary drummer and former member of Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters band, can now add another name to his illustrious music career as the Funk Wizard of Manhattan. In addition to producing his new discovery, singer/nu-hip spoken word artist Tony Adamo’s CD, he had to bring in the right mixer/engineer who could funk the tracks for Adamo’s groove vocabulary and triplet soul-jazz...
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10th Nashville SongWriters Fest on Music Row: Come...
The 10th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival is several music happenings in one! Find your place in the mix. It’s part live original music festival, part music conference, part networking opportunity and part gathering of old friends held June 1-3, 2012. The live performances, education and Open House are concurrently running events. Attendees can take in all or parts and “Play it by ear!” ...
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The Two Sides Of Jefferson Thomas
By Shelley Rosen After spending most of 2008 and 2009 slogging it out in his van supporting his “Western Front” release, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jefferson Thomas was burned out, and found himself taking a self-described “working vacation” by lending his talents to other artists. “I guess my name got around a little. Dave Diedrich, Matthew Foster-Moore, and a few...
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Raaqim Featuring Rob Jackson and Mino Slick "No...
Raaqim teams up with KY hip hop vets Rob Jackson and Mino Slick to Release the video for “No Time”. Produced by Beatz By The Blizz and Directed By Gorilla Grind. This is the first Visual off Beatz By The Blizz’s upcoming album “Industry Takeover Vol. 4” dropping in March. Email: beatzbytheblizz@hotmail.com Music: http://tinyurl.com/84syak5
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Country Star on the Rise Megan Leigh Releases New...
Gifted with a natural singing ability that many would sacrifice their right arm for, country singing sensation Megan Leigh is a talented young artist with a sincere quality that sets her apart from other aspiring talent. As her career continues to take off, Megan has now released her newest single, “Drown” on iTunes! Constantly working to improve her talents and prove herself as a...
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REVIEW BY CELEBRITY NEWS: "Love Police 'LIVE'" By...
It has been almost 20 years since I have heard a kick-ass party track like “Love Police”. From the moment the band kicks in, the audience is pumped and the party has begun. You can hear the interaction between the band and the audience and it keeps you pumped from start to finish. The thing that sets Cutting Edge apart from the other bands is not only did the original version of...
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The Remus Tucker Band Takes On The World
Based out of Denver Colorado, The Remus Tucker Band is a fast moving bit of Southern Fried Rock. Their mix of good ole Southern Rock and Blues keeps the feet a stomping and the butts a moving. They are a bunch of fellas and one “lady”, that keeps things lively while stomping to the beat of their own brand and a bit of the favorites remade as only The Remus Tucker Band can. Rockin!...
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Juan Rogelio & Still Grindin Productions Presents...
In an effort to build more anticipation around The Futuristic World Suicide, the sneak peeks from Still Grindin’ Productions keep coming. Fresh from his participation on the “Superheroes” single, Juan Rogelio goes for self on “Exotic Furs.” As an Atlanta, GA resident that can also rep for Bronx, NY as his hometown, Juan adds a Southern swagger to his East Coast...
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LyricFind Signs World's First Global Lyrics Deals...
Legal lyric solutions for nearly 2 million tracks across 20 markets now available with LyricFind LyricFind, the world’s leader in legal lyric solutions, today announced that it has signed up the global rights for song lyrics from all four major publishers: EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music Publishing and Sony/ATV Music Publishing. This is the first time...
January 2012
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Monte Pittman Signature Jarrell MPS Guitar Gets...
The Super Bowl Half Time Show has been home to many memorable guitar moments, and Super Bowl XLVI will be no exception. Phillip Jarrell of Jarrell Guitars announced at the 2012 NAMM Show the first live performance of the revolutionary new Monte Pittman Signature Jarrell MPS guitar during Super Bowl KLVI Halftime Show on Sunday, February 5th, courtesy of Monte Pittman, Grammy Award winning...
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Rob Chiarelli at the top of the charts
Mix Engineer Rob Chiarelli is at the top of the charts with Universal U.K. artist ‘The Rizzle Kicks’. Their two top-ten singles; ‘Mama Do the Hump’ currently #3 and ‘Youngster’ currently #8 have both been certified Gold. Chiarelli is currently in the studio with International Artist ‘Anshelle’. Their album is scheduled to be released April...
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Robert Lauri and Mitch Hiller: Oh No - a new...
Oh No is the new single from a new album to be released in summer. The single will be available in mid February on the main downloading sites. This is not the first time that Robert Lauri and Mitch Hiller have joined forces. They have known each other for a long time and decided to pool their talents and creativity once again to bring us Oh No. This is the first track of a series of new...
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New instrumental Pop - Electronic album "Greatest...
Famous instrumentalist Sebastian is back with a brand new album called: “Greatest Synthesizer Hits”. A great melodic Pop-Electronic music album with 17 fantastic songs. 13 covers of known hits and 4 brand new songs: Raptor 2, Cave Crawler, Chinese Revenge and the fabulous Goblin. 65 minutes of inspiring music. A tribute album to the big stars and hits of the 80’s. With songs...
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MusicDishTV Presents "Give It To Me Now" by NazB
Pleasure and lots of it is the driving force behind NazB’s video “Give It To Me Now.” The video, directed by Shamsheed Sobha (Studio-S) is a very high quality professional one, and is so full of heat that you just might need a cold shower after watching it. With a strong, thumping beat, the base, keyboards, pipes, and drums provide the perfect backdrop for NazB’s...
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D-Ash - Memory Lane
“Memory Lane” is a song that D-Ash dedicates to the life he lived without a father figure. The track has a traditional hip hop sound. There’s no hook just lyrics and he does a great job of getting his point across. His delivery is simple enough to be catch the ear easily but the words are complex enough to paint a picture of what he’s been through in his life. This is a very personal song to...
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Brent Byrd Tours...Til' The World Ends 2012
Florida acoustic touring musician Brent Byrd aptly titled ‘The Peaceful Rebel Man’ will kick off his 2012 Til’ The World Ends Tour on February 1st beginning with a performance at Churchill’s Pub in Miami, FL. Byrd has been roughing it on the road to his dream, literally. Throughout 2011, Brent has been wearing out the tires on his 20’ Coachmen RV touring the U.S. in support of his...
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Gerald Forrest's GospelChops.com Series Returns to...
It was in the iconic 1967 song “Cold Sweat” that the late great James Brown notably called out, “Give the drummer some! Give the drummer some!” acknowledging the drumbeat, steadily in the background, as an instrumental force centering our musical universe. Well James Brown would be proud as veteran video producer/director Gerald Forrest, with the creation of...
50 Cent, 40 Glocc, HotRod, BigMel Da Kingpin grace...
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MusicDish*China Outlines Its Marketing Strategy At...
MusicDish Founder Eric de Fontenay will be attending his 8th Midem conference in Cannes, France this month. Located at the Taiwan Pavilion, L3.19 Hall Lerins, he will be meeting with delegates from Europe and North America to outline the company’s approach and track record in developing Westen artists in China. In addition, Shanghai-based This Town Touring in collaboration with...
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Fan Funding now on Whotune.com
Whotune.com, the one-stop for the new music industry is pleased to announce the addition of a new ‘Fan Funding’ platform to its already impressive suite of tools for unsigned & independent artists. Now artists can create music projects for funding on a platform 100% dedicated to new music. Funding on Whotune is unique in that it is the only funding platform that includes unsigned artist...