Indie Artist Michael James Breaks the Mold by Showcasing 2008 NACA Dates
Singer/Songwriter Michael James is set to perform at the NACA Central and Northeast October 16th and November 6th showcases. - 2008-09-05
New Book Introduces Musicians to the Music Press
"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. - 2008-09-02
Wayne Kramer of MC5 and Wolfgang's Vault Announce Distribution Agreement
Fresh from his historic performance at the DNC in Denver, Wayne Kramer of MC5 fame announced a major Music Distribution Agreement with Wolfgang's Vault, the Concerts Archive. - 2008-08-28
NY Games Conference Brings Together Top Games, Media, & Entertainment Executives in New York City, Sept. 25-26
NEW VENUE: Event to be held at Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park - 2008-08-26
Ceylon Records Recording Artist, DeLon, Responds to M.I.A.'s Denial of Terrorist Affiliation
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. - 2008-08-22
Better Black Television (BBTV) Set To Launch Worldwide In 2009
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. - 2008-08-15
Elliott Cohn Headlines Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa, FL
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. - 2008-08-15
Master P Changes Name to P. Miller to Prove to Young Hip-Hop Artists That They're Not Limited to Just One Career
Successful businessman and entrepreneur Percy Miller has officially changed his name to P. Miller and will no longer respond to the name "Master P." - 2008-08-13
Who Needs a Record Label in the Modern Age?
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. - 2008-08-07
Interscope Artist, M.I.A., Exposed For Questionable Use Of Lyrics and Artwork
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. - 2008-08-06
Parry Gripp From Nerf Herder Asks "Do You Like Waffles?", Millions Agree!
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. - 2008-07-31
BIgBang Set to go 'From Acid To Zen' on their First U.S. Release for Grand Sport/Oglio Records
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. - 2008-07-30
David Newbould Assembles All-Star Line-up For Live Film Event
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. - 2008-07-29
Emerging Singer-Songwriter WAZ To Release "The Secret" EP On July 28th, 2008
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). - 2008-07-22
Steven Himmelfarb Becomes Newest Agent At The Billions Corporation
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. - 2008-07-21
The Black Man Clay Show Wins ACM Music Video Award
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. - 2008-07-17
Wanted Humanitarian Efforts Bring Positive Light Through New Reggae Release
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. - 2008-07-15
Sunset Recording Artist Richtaste Set to Play the Openair Etziken 2008 on July 26th
Native country favorites Richtaste will also play their hometown festival for the first time this year. - 2008-07-14
GAS 0095: What Does a $460 Album Sound Like…?
On 14th July, experimental label Microscopics officially re-releases the seminal, ambient electronic album, '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. - 2008-07-10
Crucial Music's Business Model Proves To Be a Win-Win for Artists and Company
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. - 2008-07-09
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