Latest news releases for Entertainment New Indie Releases from Billboard Publicity Wire 2008-12-03T20:33:37Z http://billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/newindies.xml 2008-12-02T11:34:33Z Filmmaker Kathi Carey debuts her new, award-winning film "Worth" in a series of festival appearances, including the 7th Annual Anchorage International Film Festival and the 3rd Annual Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival. Carey, whose "Reflections of a Life" earned recognition and awards, says of her work, "A film can change someone's life. This fact influences every aspect of my films from subject matter to casting." (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1692674.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1692674.htm 2008-11-30T16:45:48Z Clifton Anderson is known primarily as Sonny Rollins's front-line partner, a gig he's held for more than 25 years. But "Decade," Anderson's second disc as a leader, is a welcome return to recording from one of the most accomplished trombonists working in jazz today. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1686874.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1686874.htm 2008-11-20T22:38:31Z Living without our favorite recordings and soul touching serenades is hard to imagine;Almost like living without food or water. If feels dark, desolate and lonely. And these days, with all the troubling news coming our way, finding the music our souls need to wake and recover can be just as difficult. Miss Kristin with Big Fuss Records presents, "Desert Seas" as a gift to present to yourself as to not live without. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1649004.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1649004.htm 2008-11-19T17:47:49Z WAZ's hit song "Ordinary Girl" from his latest EP "The Secret" will be featured on ABC's Grey's Anatomy on Thursday, November 20. "The Secret" EP was mixed by Jamie Candiloro (REM, Ryan Adams) & produced by Will Golden (Gary Jules, Meiko, Jay Brannan, Joe Purdy). It debuted at #13 on iTunes' Folk Chart and has been featured on Nikewomen.com, iTunes' Indie Spotlight, & XM Radio. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/WAZ/Greys_anatomy/prweb1643874.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/WAZ/Greys_anatomy/prweb1643874.htm 2008-11-12T13:52:15Z Bill Dees announces the release of his third CD, "Where Does The Time Go". (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1609534.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1609534.htm 2008-11-07T22:03:57Z On Saturday November 15th, Judah Tribe reggae band will release the controversial single "Judgment". The highly anticipated song was written in tribute to Sean Bell, killed by NYPD officers. The FREE concert will be held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as part of the BAM cafe Live music series. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1588894.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1588894.htm 2008-11-06T22:19:36Z First 5 singles on self titled CD reach Top 10 Status (PRWeb Nov 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1583844.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1583844.htm 2008-11-06T06:40:57Z Osceola, AR band Finding Jimmy Hoffa have worked their way to a multi-year contract with Memphis, TN indie label Massey Records. The band is scheduled to release their debut album, "Southern Hospitality," early spring 2009. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1578824.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1578824.htm 2008-11-03T13:20:20Z Pantonic Records announces the release of "It's About Time...," the new music recording of The Trevor Pan Show. Pantonic Records is celebrating the appearance of the recording with an unusual promotional billboard sited on Hollywood's fabled Sunset Boulevard. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/recording/music/prweb1512084.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/recording/music/prweb1512084.htm 2008-10-26T08:52:46Z Multi-faceted entertainer JILL CRISCUOLO receives multiple nominations in the 2008 New Music Awards, in categories for Top 40 New Artist and Top 40 song of the year. The Pop singer-songwriter from West Orange, NJ is among the elite that also includes top recording stars Leona Lewis, Katy Perry, Duffy, Estelle, and Kid Rock. The New Music Awards will honor major and independent recording artists, radio stations, program and music directors, record labels and industry professionals. The annual event will take place Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the world famous entertainment venue, Avalon, in Hollywood, California. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/NewMusicAwards/JillCriscuolo2008/prweb1526764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/NewMusicAwards/JillCriscuolo2008/prweb1526764.htm 2008-10-20T15:16:50Z Arrica Rose's hit song "Uh-Huh" from her latest record "La La Lost" will be featured on NBC's Lipstick Jungle on Wednesday, October 22nd. In light of this feature, Arrica Rose teamed up with Platinum-selling/Award-winning producer Jeff Savage and released the "Uh-Huh Remix" EP now available worldwide exclusively on iTunes. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1501004.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1501004.htm 2008-10-15T00:28:38Z In their third release from husband and wife duo, Kindred The Family Soul gets ready to launch 'The Arrival' under Hidden Beach Recordings. The CD title was inspired by the birth of twin girls, in which the album serves as a metaphor for family, love and life. 'The Arrival' is due in stores on October 21st, featuring their new hit single 'House of Love'. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/kindred_the_family_soul/10_15_2008/prweb1475524.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/kindred_the_family_soul/10_15_2008/prweb1475524.htm 2008-10-14T16:21:13Z "Bohemian Maestro: Django Reinhardt and the Impressionists," with special guests Jeffrey Kahane and the Aeros Quintet, offers a seamless presentation of both Reinhardt's chamber jazz and his blazing, more characteristic gypsy swing. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1474974.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1474974.htm 2008-10-13T20:02:51Z Electronic/New Age/World crossover album features Paradiso on a full range of didjeridoos, complemented with exotic instruments such as drums, bells, Tibetan bowls, vocals, keyboards, percussion and electronic instruments. (PRWeb Oct 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb763254.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb763254.htm 2008-10-08T14:06:45Z Stunning U.S. debut "Cruel Guards" in stores now (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1447484.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1447484.htm 2008-10-07T22:47:10Z The multi-talented Hidden Beach Recordings' singer & songwriter, Tony Rich makes a splash with the release of his fifth album, EXIST, entering the Top 40 (#31) on "The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/tony_rich/hidden_beach/prweb1443174.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/tony_rich/hidden_beach/prweb1443174.htm 2008-09-28T15:37:18Z "First and foremost, viewers must be able to enjoy a movie, regardless of gore or dark undertones," explained Managing Director Daniel Maze, MAZEfilms, Inc. on the making of "CORNERED!" (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1393534.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1393534.htm 2008-09-24T13:53:29Z Phoenix based band Broken Poets signs licensing and distribution deal with Magnatune Records. Magnatune Records was founded by John Buckman in April, 2005. Time Magazine named Magnatune one of the TOP 20 Music Sites To Watch in 2006. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1382464.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1382464.htm 2008-09-21T23:30:30Z Pop princess Montana Tucker releases single, "Turn It Up", featuring Flo-Rida. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1363094.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1363094.htm 2008-09-18T22:43:17Z Released globally on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, Amazon, Lala, Shockhound and Amie Street; The Top Secret EP becomes the first step in changing the way the music industry conducts business. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1335054.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1335054.htm 2008-09-18T14:30:41Z Ray Brown Jr's new all-star CD, "Friends And Family" is now available at retail outlets. This long anticipated release has been embraced by radio, critics and fans. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1336534.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1336534.htm 2008-09-17T05:46:51Z Memphis based country/rock band The Dirt Brothers have signed with Nashville entertainment promotion company Century2 Entertainment for exclusive artist representation. Century2 will be arranging a national concert tour in support of the Dirt Brothers new album, single and video. In a pre-release debut on GAC network, the video of "Hotty Toddy" was selected as "Number 1 Fan Pick" and has so far been seen by an estimated twenty million viewers. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1345694.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1345694.htm 2008-09-15T17:01:59Z NY Rockers, Sonic Bliss' era-bending, emotion-spanning music has grown meatier yet more melodic, crunchier yet more beautiful on its sophomore effort "Loved to Death." The freshly released album is packed with hit-worthy material that demonstrates the band's ability to merge influences with nary a seam in sight.The release is currently available on i-Tunes and Rhapsody. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1322514.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1322514.htm 2008-09-14T21:13:08Z Technology makes more Artist-releases possible, California start-up promotes them to Radio (PRWeb Sep 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1316254.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1316254.htm 2008-09-15T00:45:25Z Elise Estrada's debut CD in stores September 16th. Fan Based eTeam growing rapidly. Fans love Elise Estrada. (PRWeb Sep 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/eliseestrada/unloveyou/prweb1332554.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/eliseestrada/unloveyou/prweb1332554.htm 2008-09-18T14:35:03Z Belgium movie company MAZEfilms, Inc. shot the horror movie in downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood and It Stars Steve Guttenberg and James Duval (PRWeb Sep 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1330074.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1330074.htm 2008-09-09T16:15:16Z The Black Man Clay Show was honored by Mayor Bob Walkup and the Tucson City Council on September 3rd for winning the ACM Music Video Award. Today, a controversial new video featuring Black Man Clay's song "Stand Up!" has surfaced on youtube.com. The video features footage of Democracy Now! Host Amy Goodman being unlawfully arrested by the St. Paul police as she and her producers were reporting from the 2008 Republican National Convention. (PRWeb Sep 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1310934.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1310934.htm 2008-09-07T14:31:11Z Cartoon character Betty McBethal and her canine sidekick Bongodog vent their frustration with the music industry in "Mad," a pop track that showcases the plight of the unsuccessful musician and the cynical nature of today's music industry structure. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/C-Tracks/Betty_McBethal/prweb1293824.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/C-Tracks/Betty_McBethal/prweb1293824.htm 2008-09-15T09:40:30Z Black Wolf Records' reggae recording artist 'Wanted' continues to focus on humanitarian efforts through his record campaign initiatives. As co-founder of the Jacmel Haiti American Children's Assistance Foundation (JHACAF), Wanted supports a tree planting aid solution for the Haitian people due to the destruction left by hurricane Hanna. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/wanted_pr/9_9_2008/prweb1300664.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/wanted_pr/9_9_2008/prweb1300664.htm 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. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284904.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284904.htm 2008-08-29T12:47:57Z Bad Brains' H.R. releases his new solo album "Hey Wella" both digitally and physically on October 21, 2008 (PRWeb Aug 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1265834.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1265834.htm 2008-08-27T09:36:31Z Seattle-based, R&B/Hip Hop duo Steelo released their first music video, "Make Up My Mind," this week to both on-line video outlets and major networks. The video was filmed in New York City and directed by James "Latin" Clark, with photography direction by Matt Workman, whose reel includes Busta Rhymes and KRS ONE. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm 2008-08-25T17:03:01Z One of the most respected figures in jazz today, Dave Holland has been honored for his innovative work in many musical contexts, ranging from duo to quintet to big band. On his new CD "Pass It On," the bassist debuts his stellar sextet, comprised of colleagues old and new. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248344.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248344.htm 2008-09-03T15:42:43Z Fresno rockers join new Record label. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244674.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244674.htm 2008-08-26T14:09:14Z The first online music label to give 100% of its net profits to water projects in the developing world joins with an original and bold electric guitar player, Nic Mc, www.nicmc.com (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm 2008-08-20T13:36:08Z Internationally acclaimed as one of the US's premiere dance music producers and re-mixers, DJ Micro has been nominated by DJ Times as "America's Best DJ" and by the Club Music Awards for the "Best DJ Set" in 2008. No stranger to the international dance music scene, DJ Micro drops his latest mix record "Inside of Me" on his newly resurrected label, Caffeine Recordings. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.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. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm 2008-08-19T16:09:28Z Makaveli the Don Will No Doubt Be Saluting His Soldiers From Thug Heaven for Carrying the Torch and Inspiring Millions With The Worldwide Launch of 1 Nation (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1144284.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1144284.htm 2008-08-15T11:49:28Z Thump Records Celebrates 19 Years As Their B-DUB Imprint Joins Jaggo Records to Present Evelyn "Champagne" King's First Release in 15 Years August 19thGrammy Award-Winning artist Evelyn Champagne King Will Debut her New CD, Open Book, Live at the House of Blues in LA on August 19th With Special Guest, Latin Sensation Jodie V. Whose Thump Album Will be Released September 9th (PRWeb Aug 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216654.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216654.htm 2008-08-10T18:17:31Z A new listening adventure is in the works over at Big Fuss Records that's also a new genre for the label. Big Fuss Records has yet to release a "New Age" style record, until now. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1167764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1167764.htm