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1 Attachment In Support of Their New CD Release, Misplaced, JMG's Moshav Continues Their U.S. Tour on March 24th in Los Angeles as the Band's NYC, Baltimore, Philly, VA, Jersey and Boston Dates Draw Supportive Fans
JMG's Moshav Continues Their U.S. Tour on March 24th in Los Angeles As The Band's NYC, Baltimore, Philly, VA, Jersey and Boston Gigs Draw Supportive Fans 2007-03-23

4 Attachment Veteran Music Group Riot Life is Set to Deliver Their New CD and DVD With a New Groundbreaking Open Digital Distribution Technology  
Music group to release CD and DVD using a new open digital distribution technology. 2007-03-22

1 Attachment iO Global Sponsors the Fourth in its Mobile Experience Leadership Roundtable Series at Billboard's Mobile Entertainment Live
Event to Take Place on March 26, 2007 in Orlando, FL 2007-03-22

Power Pop Songstress Avril Lavigne Featured Artist of the Month on the Music Choice Multi-Platform Network  
Music Choice to feature Avril Lavigne hosting a hot video list & a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her “Girlfriend” video. 2007-03-22

1 Attachment J Xavier, Hip-Hop's Young Prince of the South, to be Featured On the Music Choice Network
Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network, announced today that J Xavier, the gifted 14-year old hip-hop artist known as the 'Young Prince of the South', will be featured on Music Choice Originals through April 15th on the network's free video-on-demand (VOD) music service and online through Music Choice's free broadband music service. J Xavier will be the star of three Music Choice Originals. 2007-03-21

Music Industry Uncovers New Music and Fierce Competition in a National Singing Contest  
Riffstar.com announced a free and open online singing competition helping discover the next big musical sensation for the music industry, putting the future of tomorrow's stars in the hands of the fans. 2007-03-21

FameCast Unveils Season One Top 10 Finalists
Online Artist Discovery and Entertainment Community Attracted Artists from across America to Compete for a Chance at Stardom 2007-03-21

New Hip Hop Label Debuts with Release from Binky Mack 'Held Hostage' EP on 3-27-07  
The debut release of new hip hop record label Thug Life Army Records (TLA Records) is ready for release with the 'Held Hostage' EP from west coast hip hop luminary Binky Mack on March 27th for free download. 2007-03-19

7 Attachment Lynyrd Skynyrd Star to Rock with 'Scrap Metal' All-Star Rock Band: More Special Guests Added to Tin Pan South Festival Show
Celebrity Rock Group Scrap Metal announces more special guests including Lynyrd Skynyrd star Artemus Pyle ("Sweet Home Alabama"); Matt Scannel of Vertical Horizon ("She's Everything You Want"); Jim Peterick of Survivor ("Eye of the Tiger") and CJ Snare of Firehouse ("Love of a Lifetime") scheduled to perform with them during appearance at 2007 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival concert in Nashville on March 28. 2007-03-19

Ford Edge Music Fans Responding to Innovative Video Podcast
Ford Edge and Rock River Music continue their series of downloadable full-length major label music video podcasts. More than 10,000 downloads have occurred. March's artists include Snow Patrol, Nelly Furtado, Peter Bjorn & John and La Rocca. 2007-03-18

1 Attachment Program Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual Billboard Latin Music Conference Presented by Heineken
Top artists confirmed to speak at this four-day event include Juanes, Calle 13, Coti, Toby Love, and Mariano Barba -- April 23-26 in Miami, FL. 2007-03-16

1 Attachment Billboard Names Touring Advisory Board
--18-Member Panel to Provide Input for Billboard Touring Conference and Awards-- (November 15-16, 2007; New York City) 2007-03-16

Leftover Salmon Ends Hiatus, Confirms Summer Festival Appearances
Colorado-based group returns to the stage with its 'Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass.' 2007-03-16

Musicians and Artists Create TRIPNOTICA to Showcase New Art and Electronic/Downtempo/Chillout Music in NYC
TRIPNOTICA in association with Art For Progress, Filter Magazine, East Village Radio and other media, will hold its official opening night event at Rebel NYC, 251 W. 30 st., NYC on Friday, March 30 from 10:00pm-4am. Admission is $10. At the event, TRIPNOTICA will host the premiere New York record release / listening party for Ed Rec Vol. 2 (VICE, Ed Banger/Because Records, 4/10/07) featuring autographed promotional giveaways. 2007-03-16

1 Attachment Naomi Arnold Turns Tragedy into Triumph with the Release of New CD, From My Heart  
Sri Lankan-born pianist/composer/singer Naomi Arnold brings healing, hope and inspiration to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one -especially mothers who have endured a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. The mother of two healthy boys, Naomi's musical focus was forever changed when she lost two healthy babies to the lonely, painful world of stillbirth. The passionate song, Not Again, symbolizes this as it highlights her triumphant new CD, From My Heart. 2007-03-15

1 Attachment Musicrypt Secures $10 Million for Global Expansion  
DMDS Expands Music and Advertising Delivery Across U.S., UK and Europe 2007-03-15

New York Speaks Up - First Nas Told Us That Hip Hop Was Dead... Now REBEL Tells Us Who Killed It And How To Resurrect It
New York Speaks Up. First Nas Told Us That Hip Hop Was Dead…Now REBEL Tells Us Who Killed It And How To Resurrect It. Former Roc-a-Fella Records Artist REBEL Outlines The Downfalls Of The Music Industry And gives His Solutions For A Cure. 2007-03-15

Doors Manzarek and Krieger Add Fuel
Doors founding members Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger have chosen ex-Fuel lead singer Brett Scallions to front their project Riders On The Storm, filling the void created when The Cult's Ian Astbury departed the group last month. "Brett is on board and we are glad to have him, he has a great voice and a lot of charisma," states keyboardist Manzarek. Brett Scallions departed Fuel in early 2006 after fronting the multi-platinum act for over a decade. Scallions looks forward to working with Manzarek and Krieger. "Riders On The Storm" is managed by Tom Vitorino Management, and represented by The Kirby Organization. 2007-03-14

1 Attachment Billboard Spotlights Content-On-The-Go at Mobile Entertainment Live! (Formerly MECCA)
The Official CTIA Mobile Entertainment Conference in Orlando--The 88 and David Martin to headline the MMA Mobile Entertainment Live! bash. 2007-03-14

1 Attachment Childhood Prodigies Release Music Video on Gaming 'Addiction'
In just six short weeks since its release the Black Out Band's music video, "Video Games", has been viewed more than 9,000 times from the band's Web site at www.blackoutband.com and other video sharing sites. Its footage was shot inside a historic theatre with 75 screaming adolescent fans. 2007-03-13

Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Laurie, Mariska Hargitay Among Nominees for 11th Annual PRISM Awards
Nominees for the 11th Annual PRISM Awards reflect the entertainment industry's commitment to accurate depiction of health and social issues, according to Melissa Rivers, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) Board Director. The PRISM Awards are for productions and performances featuring the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health. Rivers joined EIC President & CEO Brian Dyak in announcing the nominations. Recipients will be announced at a ceremony to be held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 24th. 2007-03-13

Bathtubmusic.com Makes Splash with New Indie Music Website and Artist-Focused Approach
Bathtubmusic.com, a premier music site for independent artists selling DRM FREE downloadable music and CDs, announced the relaunch of their website with a new look and features. But behind the cosmetic changes lies a renewed focus on meeting the changing needs of today's independent artist. 2007-03-13

1 Attachment Musicrypt And IODA Partner To Offer Independent Labels Digital Delivery To Radio Stations  
Musicrypt and IODA offer Indie Market Digital Delivery of Music to Radio Stations 2007-03-13

Modern Pop/Rock Latin-Crossover Artist "Carmireli" Reaches Beyond Unsigned Virtual Expectations
Consistently appearing on the unsigned Latin Top 100 chart on Myspace.com™, Pop/Rock artist "Carmireli" is being embraced by mainstream radio in the U.S. and abroad. 2007-03-12

6 Attachment Legendary London Label, Stiff Records, to Re-Release Five Thatcher-Era Classics
Iconic punk-era independent label Stiff Records will open their vaults to begin re-releasing many of their unconventional classics, some never before available on CD in the U.S. Starting April 3rd in the U.S. (March 12th in the U.K.) releases include: Wreckless Eric -- Big Smash; Rachel Sweet -- Fool Around; Dirty Looks -- The Complete Stiff Years; Any Trouble -- Where Are All The Nice Girls?; Tracey Ullman -- You Broke My Heart in Seventeen Places. 2007-03-12

1 Attachment Keynote Presentations Announced for Billboard's Mobile Entertainment Live! (Formerly mecca)
Kevin Lyman, Founder, Warped Tour/Taste of Chaos Mobile; John Harrobin, VP, Marketing & Digital Media, Verizon Wireless; Nigel Rundstrom, VP, Multimedia, Nokia; and Greg Clayman, SVP of Mobile Media, MTV Networks; To Speak at Official Ctia Mobile Entertainment Conference --New Name, Same Excellence-- --March 26, Orlando, Florida-- 2007-03-09

2 Attachment Music Choice Elevates Gary Susalis to Programming Manager  
Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers through their TVs, online, and cell phones, today announced the promotion of Gary Susalis to Programming Manager. 2007-03-09

Future of Film Conference Adds Next Generation Online Content Creators
Video Talent Join Top Industry Executives at Digital Media Wire Event 2007-03-09

2 Attachment The Death of the Music Industry creates the Birth of Goddess Inc.
Goddess Inc. is a new Music, Fashion, Co-Branding and Charity Company that was formed in response to transforming music business. 2007-03-09

2 Attachment New Female Vocal Beauty Takes On Male-Dominated Crossover Classical Genre  
Valencia Vas, a classically trained soprano, releases her debut album singing diverse lyrics set against soundtrack-like symphonic backgrounds. 2007-03-08

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