Songphonic® To Release Jyrojets' Hotly-Tipped Debut Album : Jyrojets' self-titled debut album to be released on 16th June;New single 'Dead on Arrival' featured in a movie soundtrack   Songphonic Records today announced that Jyrojets’ hotly-tipped debut album will be released on 16th June on iTunes and most major download stores worldwide. The physical release will follow in the UK on 23rd June. 2008-06-04

With the Music Industry Switching to Downloads, Is the World Ready for a $40 Music CD?
New acoustic music label, Blue Coast Records, challenges the current trend and declares value is in the ears of the Discerning Listener. 2008-06-04

Mission House Music-iWitness Records Set to Ship Amy Douglas' "Hero at Home" to Radio   CCM newcomer Amy Douglas gets set to come into the hearts and minds of Americans with her soon to be Hit debut single "Hero at Home." 2008-06-03

Judy Garland In Concert With The Boston Pops : World Premiere: June 28 & 29   The timeless artistry of Judy Garland and the impact of her most dynamic performances join with the symphonic sounds of the Boston Pops in the world premiere of Judy Garland In Concert. Returning to the stage in this all-new concert event, Judy will electrify audiences June 28 and 29 at the legendary Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. 2008-06-03

EMI Music and SpiralFrog™ Announce North American Deal : - Legal, Ad-Supported Music Download Service Significantly Expands Library by Adding Content of the World's Leading Music Labels -   SpiralFrog, Inc. (www.spiralfrog.com), the free, ad-supported Web-based music experience, today announced a digital distribution agreement with EMI Music, one of the world’s leading independent music companies. With the agreement, EMI’s expansive catalog of digital music and music videos will become available to consumers for legal downloading in North America via SpiralFrog. 2008-06-03

First Ever All Seattle/Northwest Hip Hop Tour Already Underway!!
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. 2008-06-03

Australian Jackie Bristow's "Crazy Love" CD on Indie BeanBag1.com/Craving Records out June 17 in North America is Next Success From the Production Team Behind "The Joni Letters"   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. 2008-06-02

Ashanti to Perform on ABC's Good Morning America, Friday June 6th, 2008 in Bryant Park, New York   Grammy Winning R&B Songstress, ASHANTI performs on ABC’s GOOD MORNING AMERICA this Friday June 6th in Bryant Park as part of the show’s summer concert series. She’ll also bring out Rap Superstar Ja Rule to perform a medley of their past hits. Ashanti and GOOD MORNING AMERICA invite fans to come be a part of the audience. The show kicks off at 7:00am in the heart of Bryant Park. 2008-06-02

Producer OD Hunte Gets Some American Pie and Requests The Text With General Levy
Producer and Platinum writer OD Hunte who is the production half of the band Ten Days Till with singer/songwriter Lifford is toasting the recent success and placement of Get Them Hands Hi in the smash US movie series American Pie. 2008-06-02

Easy Mo Bee Grammy Winner/Platinum Producer of Platinum Ice Records Controls Film Soundtrack About Hip Hop History
Legendary/Grammy producer Easy Mo Bee to oversee National Radio Single "Bad Chick Whippin" by The Bossfather and development of entire Platinum Ice roster. 2008-06-01

BAG OF TOYS Set To Release Sophomore Album "AFTERNOONER"
After international presales and a recent music licensing deal, Bay Area acoustic surf rock group Bag of Toys releases highly anticipated full-length sophomore album "Afternooner" July 1, 2008. 2008-05-31

ASHANTI's New Album 'THE DECLARATION' Arrives in Stores : June 3rd Release of Ashanti's The Inc./Universal Motown Album Is Also Launch Date of New 'I Declare Me…' Virtual Community   The fourth studio album by The Inc./Universal Motown superstar singer-songwriter ASHANTI, titled THE DECLARATION, reaches retail stores and digital online sellers on June 3rd, 2008. Album producers and collaborators include such genre-defining talents as Robin Thicke, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, L.T. Hutton, and Pharrell Williams. 2008-05-30

AlwaysOn Chooses SeeqPod for Its 2008 "OnHollywood Top 100" : SeeqPod Recognized for Leadership in Emerging Search and Discovery Technology for Digital Media, Joins Select List of Companies
SeeqPod Inc, the search and discovery technology company specializing in playable search results, announced today that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnHollywood 100 Top Private Companies. The OnHollywood 100 is an annual power list of the top private emerging technology companies in digital entertainment and media. The AlwaysOn editorial team based on a set of five criteria--innovation, market potential, customer adoption, media buzz and investor value creation handpicked SeeqPod. 2008-05-30

Detroit Churches Visited by Color Purple Associate Conductor
Pianist Victor Simonson uplifts Detroit congregations with selections from hit CD "Victory!" during visits. 2008-05-30

Moneyland, a Multi-artist Collection That Offers a Hard-hitting Look at Today's Economic Injustices, Hits Stores July 8
Featuring The Del McCoury Band, Merle Haggard, Chris Knight, Marty Stuart, Bruce Hornsby, Patty Loveless, Emmylou Harris, and more 2008-05-29

Singer-Songwriter Lauren Monroe Releases CD The Freedom Sessions   Independent Recording Artist Lauren Monroe releases debut CD produced by Rick Allen, legendary drummer with Def Leppard. The Freedom Sessions is a collection of Americana acoustic rock performances that crosses over into the genres of blues, country and pop with sounds and imagery that speak to our current changing times. 2008-05-29

International Saxophonist, Justo Almario Featured in Kung Fu Panda Original Musical Score, Co-Written By Hans Zimmer & John Paul
The legendary Justo Almario was also featured on the recently released documentary Cachao: Uno Mas & talks about his friendship with Israel Lopez "Cachao" an unforgettable story. 2008-05-29

Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Norm N. Nite, "Mr. Music," to Auction Private Memorabilia Collection   Norm N. Nite, legendary radio host and author of "Rock On" to auction personal collection of classic rock memorabilia in The Legends of Radio Auction hosted by Backstage Auctions. 2008-05-28

A New Sexy Sound Hits the Airwaves: Scott Gertner Reveals His Soul with "Only Human"   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. 2008-05-28

Superstar Nelly Hosts Las Vegas Celebrity Weekend Event at Red Rock Resort : Nelly's Brass Knuckles CD In Stores This Summer!   Inviting just a few hundred lucky contest winners, fans and close friends, Derrty Entertainment/Universal Motown’s superstar NELLY hosts a weekend-long event at Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. The affair will preview Nelly’s long awaited studio album Brass Knuckles. 2008-05-28

Pop Music Artist Paul Maxwel's Concert Introduces New Album to Full House   Pop music artist Paul Maxwel's recent concert introduced hundreds of followers to his new album, "Love and Pride," during a May 3 gathering at Casino Torrequebrada, Benalmádena. 2008-05-27

Veteran Bassist Sekou Bunch's All-Star First Solo Album, The Next Level, Hits The Streets
After 30 years as an accomplished first-call session and touring player, veteran bassist Sekou Bunch is breaking new ground with his first solo CD, The Next Level, on the Trippin N Rhythm record label. The Next Level features stand out collaborative performances by artists Stanley Clarke, Boney James, George Duke, Angela Winbush, Everette Harp, Karen Briggs, Mads Tolling and Sheila E. among others. Bunch expertly weaves Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Rock, Salsa and Caribbean flavors on the new CD. 2008-05-27

Inked TV Star John Huntington's "One Night Stand" Club Tour Blasts into Summer
John Huntington, the multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and master of club culture has booked a manic international schedule for his "One Night Stand" DJ tour. Huntington is best known as the star and co-creator of cult favorite Inked, the hit A&E reality TV series featuring Hart & Huntington, his tattoo shop with partner motocross athlete Carey Hart. A master at promoting and branding his influence infiltrates the spectrum of club culture, events, fashion, restaurants, and music. Some of his partnership successes include Club Rubber, co-created with Damian Sanders; MMAjacked.com and Huntington International Clothing with former UFC light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell; and Dr. Feelgoods Rock Bar & Grill with former Mötley Crüe front man Vince Neil. 2008-05-24

Pop Sensation Leah DeVon Donates Music to the Troops   KAZ Records recording artist Leah DeVon has been selected to be a featured artist for Music For Troops. Leah has made available free music downloads from her current album Come Over. "To give the gift of music to our men and women in uniform is an honor." -- Leah DeVon 2008-05-23