Latest news releases for Entertainment Indie from Billboard Publicity Wire 2008-09-08T01:38:07Z http://billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/bbindie.xml 2008-09-03T14:35:13Z Singer/Songwriter Michael James is set to perform at the NACA Central and Northeast October 16th and November 6th showcases. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284904.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284904.htm 2008-08-29T19:06:02Z "Guide to the Music Press 2008" provides detailed contact information and work summaries for the most active music journalists and photographers, as well as the contacts behind their favorite music print and web publications. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1266934.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1266934.htm 2008-08-26T19:17:28Z Celebrated young Norwegian composer's solo piano album, Stone Rose, is firmly grounded in America; poignant pieces resonate with purity, complemented by flugelhorn, violin and cello. Pianist Ola Gjeilo plans New York-area performances to support the growth of Stone Rose. New age radio and solo piano critics praise Ola Gjeilo's debut album. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm 2008-08-25T12:44:11Z NEW VENUE: Event to be held at Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm 2008-08-20T19:39:32Z DeLon's video that utilized a remix of M.I.A.'s song, "Paper Planes", has stirred mass amounts of controversy throughout the blogosphere and media, including front page of the BBC Entertainment Website. Projecting comparisons of M.I.A.'s "terrorist chic" image with the Sri Lankan terrorist group, the LTTE, DeLon has drawn comments and letters ranging from praise and admiration to hatred and death threats. DeLon responds to his fans and critics with another remix music video that exhibits a rare message of peace and unity from a hip-hop rapper. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm 2008-08-14T23:47:29Z P. Miller Makes History As The First Hip-Hop Entrepreneur To Own A Television Network, Is The Youngest Chairman In The Game, And Takes His Fast-Paced, Growing Brand to Wall Street. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm 2008-08-14T22:00:27Z Elliott Cohn returns to his hometown of Tampa FL for a special show at Skipper's Smokehouse with Elliott Cohn and the Cosmic Sweat Society, and very special guest Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Starship. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205694.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205694.htm 2008-08-13T10:29:15Z Successful businessman and entrepreneur Percy Miller has officially changed his name to P. Miller and will no longer respond to the name "Master P." (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209354.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209354.htm 2008-08-05T03:26:30Z HyperDiy are the worlds first 'Record label replacement service' allowing bands access to facilities traditionally associated with having a record deal, but for fixed, modest fees and taking not one % in royalties from the artist. Aimed at artists, bands and small labels. HyperDiy can handle anything from simple online distribution to a full campaign including Videos and radio plugging and a number of ever expending territories around the world. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/distribution/promotion/prweb1180344.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/distribution/promotion/prweb1180344.htm 2008-08-05T16:55:04Z Ceylon Records' recording Artist, DeLon, questions Interscope recording Artist, M.I.A., on a remix music video of her song, "Paper Planes". "Paper Planes" has been extensively promoted by Universal Music Group in the upcoming movie, "Pineapple Express". The remixed video has garnered enormous support from the Sri Lankan and European communities. This controversial video can be viewed on the Ceylon Records' homepage at www.ceylonrecords.com. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1179054.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1179054.htm 2008-07-29T16:57:07Z Parry Gripp's YouTube phenomenon "Do You Like Waffles?" hits the big time with it's very own album, a collection of 24 deliciously mad and 100% kid friendly jingles on Oglio Records, A Fontana/Universal distributed label. The video for "Do You Like Waffles" (animated by Nathan Mazur) has become one of this year's true YouTube viral sensations. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/waffles/youtube/prweb1159834.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/waffles/youtube/prweb1159834.htm 2008-07-28T16:42:11Z BigBang cross the Atlantic from Norway for their first ever official Stateside full album release, "From Acid to Zen", through their own label,Grand Sport, in conjunction with Oglio Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/BigBang/rock/prweb1154474.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/BigBang/rock/prweb1154474.htm 2008-07-28T23:58:55Z David Newbould, whose songs have appeared on TV shows like "Dawson's Creek" and "Criminal Minds," has an all-star team of musicians set to perform for a live CD/DVD recording August 20th in Austin, Tx. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Humane Society of Williamson County. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1150704.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1150704.htm 2008-07-21T12:05:58Z LA-based singer-songwriter WAZ will be independently releasing "The Secret" EP exclusively on iTunes on July 28th, 2008. "The Secret" EP was mixed by Jamie Candiloro (REM, Ryan Adams) & produced by Will Golden (Gary Jules, Meiko, Jay Brannan, Joe Purdy). (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/WAZ/TheSecret/prweb1129634.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/WAZ/TheSecret/prweb1129634.htm 2008-07-17T13:10:52Z The Billions Corporation is pleased to announce that Steven Himmelfarb, formerly of Paquin Entertainment in Toronto, has followed Trey Many and Andrew Morgan of the former Aero Booking to the internationally recognized independent booking agency. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1118804.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1118804.htm 2008-07-15T22:39:38Z The Alliance for Community Media presented their Hometown Video Awards (the Emmy of public access channels) for 2008 July 9th in Washington, DC at the ACM annual conference. Advocates for grassroots media for over thirty years, the ACM promotes excellence in local broadcasting and maximum public access to the airwaves. Winning an award in the music video category was the 30-minute The Black Man Clay Show, produced in Tucson, Arizona by Eric Heithaus. "The Black Man Clay Show" is currently being broadcast in the Metropolitan New York and other areas around the country. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/blackmanclay/acmmusicvideoaward/prweb1111874.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/blackmanclay/acmmusicvideoaward/prweb1111874.htm 2008-07-15T20:10:29Z Black Wolf Records' recording artist Wanted has established a new voice in the reggae music scene with tracks produced out of the legendary Marley family owned Tuff Gong studios, with proceeds going to hungry children in the town of Jacmel, Haiti. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/wanted_pr/7_10_2008/prweb1086624.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/wanted_pr/7_10_2008/prweb1086624.htm 2008-07-10T06:17:41Z Native country favorites Richtaste will also play their hometown festival for the first time this year. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1093474.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1093474.htm 2008-07-09T12:27:49Z On 14th July, experimental label http://microscopics.co.uk/ [Microscopics] officially re-releases the seminal, ambient electronic album, http://microscopics.co.uk/electronic_music.html ['Gas 0095'], digitally re-mastered with the original, collectable artwork. With copies of the original 'Gas 0095' release currently selling for up to $460 on eBay, the time is right to revisit and appreciate an album widely acknowledged as a masterpiece. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/electronic_music/ambient_music/prweb1088574.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/electronic_music/ambient_music/prweb1088574.htm 2008-07-07T16:09:15Z Contrary to most music business deals, a 50/50 partnership with indie artists is financially viable in the film, television, advertising and videogame placement arena. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1080954.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1080954.htm 2008-06-27T15:22:17Z The sensational Caliber is set to release his solo debut entitled "Enter My City" on DMAFT Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label. Caliber is joined by his fellow The Suspects group members Lefty Knuckles and Kayottic, the entire roster of their Most High Records movement and the incredible LaLa. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1061664.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1061664.htm 2008-06-25T08:46:51Z The Dirk Quinn Band plays "QuinnTet," a brand new studio CD that boasts 9 of the most incredible jazz and funk tunes. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1054404.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1054404.htm 2008-06-25T12:09:10Z Lead singer Jimmy Killgallon and the band, No Circus, have today confirmed that the group has signed to Cammarata Management. No Circus's unique fusion of alternative rock (with strong classic rock appeal) combined with Cammarata Management's unique position in the music industry and Internet marketplace will together challenge all traditional musical boundaries. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/rock_and_roll/gibson_myspace_shinedown/prweb1055204.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/rock_and_roll/gibson_myspace_shinedown/prweb1055204.htm 2008-06-23T03:52:17Z 35 years after Nixon started the War on Drugs, we have over one million non-violent drug offenders living behind bars. Thought by many experts to be the precursor to the current War on Terror, the drug war has now cost trillions of dollars and will certainly be brought front and center in the coming elections. After premiering in March on Showtime, the award-winning documentary "American Drug War" now comes to DVD hoping to ignite a long-overdue debate. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/politics/drugs/prweb1045984.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/politics/drugs/prweb1045984.htm 2008-06-24T03:42:51Z New Leaf Distributing will feature the former chiropractor's new healing CD Golden Ratios in their exhibition booth (#541) at the International New Age Trade Show®-West (INATS® West) June 28 - 30th; CD release date set for June 24, 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/GoldenRations/DrJamesHopkins/prweb1049764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/GoldenRations/DrJamesHopkins/prweb1049764.htm 2008-06-21T13:55:17Z http://chaindriven.typepad.com [CHAINDRIVEN] to Open for Lynyrd Skynyrd & Hank Williams, Jr. at the Rowdy Frynds Tour (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1042074.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1042074.htm 2008-06-18T11:07:00Z The Austin, TX proud atmospheric indie-rock band The Boxing Lesson tours in support of their new full length LP "Wild Streaks and Windy Days. The up-and-coming trio is riding the wave of a psychedelic resurgence into a DIY success garnering international press and sales. The currently unsigned band heads out to the West Coast to be followed up with a few appearances on the festival circuit this summer. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/theboxinglesson/darksideofthemoog/prweb1035684.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/theboxinglesson/darksideofthemoog/prweb1035684.htm 2008-06-13T17:27:20Z Larkin's debut recording, Two Hands (About Records/Artist Garage/Fontana/UMD), features ten smart and compelling originals to be released in stores on June 17th. "I Do", a song about San Francisco's historic legalizing of same-sex marriage, will be available as a free download on http://www.larkingayl.com. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025364.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025364.htm 2008-06-11T20:51:41Z Tupac protégés the Outlawz have written, produced and featured on over 60 million albums sold worldwide, yet have never released an album on a major label or enjoyed mainstream radio and video support. Although the group has worked with major artists from TI, Eminem, Young Buck and Keisha Cole to E-40, Game, Biggie and of course Pac, the Lawz are rarely invited to award shows or contacted by producers of TV specials dedicated to their mentor... (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1014514.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1014514.htm 2008-06-10T17:17:34Z Toronto-based recording artists, MENEW Release New "Of The Future" CD to coincide with Hard Rock kickoff performance at NxNE conference this week. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016124.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016124.htm 2008-06-10T03:17:52Z Emerging rock band Echo Jet release self titled debut CD featuring hot, new single "Wave", which is quicky gaining radio adds. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1012334.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1012334.htm 2008-06-04T11:40:18Z ArtistData is a free service that allows artists and managers the ability to post information only once and have it updated across many online destinations simultaneously, including Eventful, Jambase, MySpace, Pollstar, PureVolume, ShowClix, VIRB and recently added Last.fm, Mojam and Musi-cal. ArtistData's synchronization network continues to expand and will soon include AmieStreet, Buzznet, Beta Records, Famecast, indie911 and Hoooka. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/artistdata/doubles_network_size/prweb999724.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/artistdata/doubles_network_size/prweb999724.htm 2008-06-01T23:19:54Z The 206 Degrees and Rising tour showcases the best of Seattle and Northwest Hip Hop talent. With the recent explosion of the Blue Scholars, and the national eye on Seattle music once again, now four of the cities most notable acts hit the road to broaden their the fansbase. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb989554.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb989554.htm 2008-06-16T22:15:14Z Jackie Bristow "Crazy Love" Tour begins in Monterey, California, June 22 and continues through Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY, July 13 with more dates to be announced. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/indie/prweb984624.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/indie/prweb984624.htm 2008-05-27T19:59:37Z Scott Gertner releases new sexy single "Only Human" - now available on iTunes and CD Baby. New 12-track album with the same name to be released fall 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb976924.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb976924.htm 2008-05-20T15:50:37Z NYC group Telling on Trixie devises a tailor-made crowd-sourcing plan heavy on audience participation at www.abandwithaplan.com. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb953994.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb953994.htm 2008-05-19T20:04:58Z Astrum Records recording artist Michael Paige has been invited by the US Naval Station of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to perform at its Memorial Day Beach and Music Festival. Michael is providing the troops and their families with a free music download offer to the "Dance" remix. Video footage taken from the event will be brought into Michael's documentary, The Indie Decision. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/michael_paige/5_20_2008/prweb953544.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/michael_paige/5_20_2008/prweb953544.htm 2008-05-15T10:12:14Z The South Region of the Screen Actors Guild celebrates 75 years of pioneering for artists' rights during the WiFi Film Conference. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb947564.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb947564.htm 2008-05-04T11:44:47Z With all the talk about hip hop being dead, indie hip hop labell Thug Life Army Records sets forth a project that proves hip hop is alive and well: outside the boundary of corporate 'boardroom' hip hop. Artist from all across the country including California, New York, Georgia, Texas, St. Louis as well as Canada have contributed to this project set in the mindset of Tupac Shakur (2Pac). (Billboard Publicity Wire May 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915174.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915174.htm 2008-05-01T09:29:25Z MY RUN is the incredible true story of a middle-aged businessman who slogged through 75 marathons in 75 days to highlight the needs of single parent families. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909974.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909974.htm