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Nine New Artists Signed to Date Through Billboard Underground Showcase Performances
Providing the opportunity for unsigned artists to debut in front of music moguls, tastemakers, and influential press, Billboard Underground leverages new talent for a possible contract with top industry labels. Proving highly successful, Billboard Underground's 40-plus shows to date have landed nine new artists with record deals. The shows are held on a quarterly basis with the next to take place in September 2007.
New York, NY (Billboard Publicity Wire) July 16, 2007 -- Want to discover the next rising stars in today's music scene? Billboard, the world's most comprehensive source of music, digital data and events, today announced the success of Billboard Underground in signing nine new artists to record labels since its inception. Billboard Underground is a series of live performances by undiscovered artists held at high-profile venues in New York City and in Los Angeles in partnership with Centerstaging/Rehersals.com. Billboard Underground has also expanded into a weekly video series presented on www.billboard.com/underground.
Providing the opportunity for unsigned artists to debut in front of music moguls, tastemakers, and influential press, Billboard Underground leverages new talent for a possible contract with top industry labels. Proving highly successful, Billboard Underground's 40-plus shows to date have landed nine new artists with record deals. The shows are held on a quarterly basis with the next to take place in September 2007.
Artists signed from performances at Billboard Underground:
- Ryan Star--Star's talents as a singer/songwriter, pianist and guitar player have made his rock ballads an unforgettable creation of original music. He is currently signed under Atlantic Records.
- Laura Warshauer--23-year-old Warshauer began playing guitar at the age of 12 and has not stopped since. Now signed to Island Def Jam, her pop, rock and folk blend yield a sound that is distinctly her own.
- The Slip--The Slip, comprised of two brothers and a childhood friend, collectively create a mix of experimental rock with a bluesy feel and a pop sensibility. They are currently planning their first record under the Bar None Records label.
- LOURDS--This multitalented band of four is rapidly on the rise to superstardom. The band converts songs into a cutting-edge experience, with innovative distortions of an electric violin and an explosive stage presence. LOURDS continues to captivate audiences under the independent label, Breaking Records.
- Tina Sugandh--Fusing pop, rock, dance and traditional Indian instruments into a signature sound, Sugandh illustrates her ability to capture a wide audience. She is now working on her debut album with the entertainment company, Razor & Tie.
- The 88--The 88's music is irresistible with buoyant melodies and unforgettable character. Now on the verge of crossing over into mainstream, this quintet is signed to EMK/Mootron.
- Run Run Run--After three years of perfecting the indie rock sound, Run Run Run has opened for hit rock bands like My Chemical Romance and The Strokes. The band recently struck a deal with Song and Dance Records.
- Ferraby Lionheart--Lionheart's ability to create heartfelt melodies with smart, yet sincere lyrics gives listeners an emotional ride. Lionheart is now signed to Nettwerk Records.
- Terra Naomi--Naomi's piano-based songs are full of rebellious and unpredictable personality that is juxtaposed against her rich and soulful voice. Recently signed to Island UK for the world, Naomi continues to influence her audiences with insightful lyrics and relentless touring. On July 7th, Naomi performed at the Live Earth concert at Wembley Stadium in London to an audience of 95,000 people.
"Billboard Underground was definitely a marker along the path to getting Terra Naomi signed--it validated her talent and created a springboard in which to launch her success," said Naomi's producer and co-manager, Paul Fox of Head's Up Management. "When I signed Terra to a development deal, I knew I had to expose her to people who could make a difference in her career. Terra preformed at one of the first Billboard Underground shows at the Knitting Factory in LA and it was attended by people that I knew could make that difference for her."
"On the cutting edge of what's new in music today, Billboard Underground is the meeting place for fresh talent and music scouts," says Tamara Conniff, Executive Editor and Associate Publisher, Billboard. "The growing numbers of artists that have landed contracts through the Underground have been extremely successful and Billboard is thrilled to provide this opportunity for artists on the rise."
In conjunction with the showcase series, Billboard Underground also includes the Underground video series-- exclusive interviews, performances and outtakes of up-and-coming artists. Featured on www.billboard.com/underground, the Underground video series helps new musicians gain traction in the industry, and provides viewers a chance to scout talent independently. Spanning the musical gamut, the series covers a range of artists including Jeremy James, Kate Havnevik, Laura Warshauer and Russ de Luca.
"Just one year after its launch, the Billboard Underground video series is the premier destination for ultimate coverage in music, interviews and performances," said Josh Klenert, creative director for Billboard and producer of the show. "The video series keeps our viewers up-to-date in the ever-changing music industry and offers integral exposure for emerging talent."
Billboard Underground video series is taped in Billboard's New York City and Los Angeles studios.
About Billboard
Now in its 113th year, Billboard is the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events and brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Radio & Records. Billboard's many strategic partners include Microsoft, Reuters, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, Univision Radio, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard's proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard's franchise and consumer reach.
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