Home
Learn More
PR Tips and Tools
Release Features
Search Archives
Contact Us
Submit Press Release
January 7, 2009
 
Industry Categories  
News by Country  
News by MSA  
Todays News  
Browse by Day  
PR Trackbacks™  
ViewNews™  
RSS  
Billboard Publicity Wire delivers breaking music and entertainment news to millions of journalists, bloggers and fans through e-mail, search engines and leading music sites like Billboard.biz. Note: This service is not associated with Billboard editorial.
 
  LOGIN
<< username >>
<< password >>
Lost Password? Click Here
Register Now
  Resources
Press Release Tips and Template
Common Press Release Errors
Q & A (FAQs)
Help Desk (Support)
Editorial Guidelines
  Tools
PRWeb Photowire
PRWeb Podcast
RSSPad
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
You do not need any permission to link to any of the pages on this site.

Limited copyright is granted for you to use and/or republish any of the press releases on this site for any legitimate media purpose as long as you reference Billboard Publicity Wire as the source.  Using the press releases from the Billboard Publicity Wire network of sites on other sites that offer competing services to those offered by Billboard Publicity Wire, including but not limited to press release distribution, is expressly prohibited under the terms of this copyright. 

Non-press release pages (Press Release Tips, About Billboard Publicity Wire, etc..) cannot be republished without prior written consent of Billboard Publicity Wire. You may, however, link to these pages from your site.
Recent Headlines - Entertainment: Indie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 Attachment "The Goal" Takes the World by Storm: Independent Family Film Gains Strong Distribution in Asian Markets Independent award-winning film "The Goal" picked up for international distribution by Maverick Entertainment. The family friendly, sports based inspirational film being recognized after having received 6 international awards and recognition. - 2007-03-06

1 Attachment Musicrypt's Q4 Revenues Up 60% and Independent Label Growth Up 159% DMDS Becoming De Facto Standard For Media Delivery To Radio And Press Outlets - 2007-03-06

Music and Entertainment Industry Veterans Charles Attal, Paul Korzilius, Randy Phillips and Larry Waks Join FameCast Advisory Board FameCast, the first online talent contest designed to find America's best new artists, today announced Charles Attal, of Charles Attal Presents and C3 Presents, Paul Korzilius, manager of super-star rock group Bon Jovi, Randy Phillips, president & CEO of AEG Live and Larry Waks, partner at Jackson Walker LLP have joined the company's Advisory Board. - 2007-03-06

Schizophrenology Surpasses 20,000 Downloads Since Releasing Last Year Over 7,000 Physical Copies Of Their Debut Now Sold To-Date Schizophrenology, the second record by Indie rock nitwits The Majestic Twelve recently surpassed 20,000 downloads in February. The band self-released the record for free via download last July. Spurred by releasing their second disc for free, fans have come back and bought over 7,000 physical copies of their debut record direct from their website. - 2007-03-05

1 Attachment Chicago-Based Beatfolk Band Releases 'The Hi-Jacked Generation' Hot Heels Records, the Chicago-based Beatfolk band that has been described as a cross between Jack Kerouac, Sonic Youth, and Bob Dylan, is releasing full-length album, "The Hi-Jacked Generation." - 2007-03-01

4 Attachment The Journey to Evolution of the Blood Star has Transformed Norine Braun The mere listen to Norine Braun's new release "Evolution of the Blood Star" one will begin the expedition to self discovery, and as each song filters into the soul, your own fate is realized. Braun's music and lyrics are uplifting, kind and soft-spoken, as if an authentic conversation between two people. - 2007-03-01

1 Attachment Musicrypt And Pando Join Forces for Fastest Web Delivery of Video And Audio Files DMDS Hybrid Technology To Enable The Fastest Secure Digital Delivery Of TV Spots & Music Videos - 2007-02-28

4 Attachment Walrus' Classic Rock Album, "Uncovered," Now Indexed on Pandora.com The debut CD by the classic rock band Walrus has been catalogued by Pandora.com, an online streaming radio station powered by the Music Genome Project. Rock 'n' roll lovers can create a customized music stream on this music discovery service to hear songs from The Walrus CD, "Uncovered," and the music of other bands whose musical DNA is similar to The Walrus. Pandora.com has linked the Walrus musical DNA with that of Barenaked Ladies and Tim Reid. - 2007-02-26

5 Attachment iNDiGO TV, NYC-Official Launch Party March 10th, 2007 iNDiGO TV celebrates launch with 4 indie bands and Talent Search Finals. - 2007-02-23

PREV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 NEXT

Home | Learn More | PR Tips and Tools | Release Features | Search Archives | Contact Us | Submit Press Release

© Copyright 2009 Vocus PRW Holdings LLC
"PRWeb" and "Publicity Wire" are trademarks of Vocus PRW Holdings LLC and/or Vocus, Inc.
Billboard is a trademark of VNU. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy