Last.fm Group Journal: Independent Artists III

Live365 Announces Release Of Independent Artist Broadcasting Package

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:36:55 +0000

Live365, the world's most diverse internet radio network and provider of premier broadcasting services, announces the release of their independent artist broadcasting package, "IndiePro". This customized broadcasting package is a low cost solution for independent musicians looking to promote their music to millions of people across the globe.

The "IndiePro" broadcasting package includes 24/7 station streaming (live or from a playlist), distribution across multiple platforms, shareable player for social networks and websites, and placement of songs in Live365's music library. Inclusion in the library means thousands of Live365 broadcasters have the option to add independent artists music to their playlists for added promotional value. Musicians who sign up for the "IndiePro" broadcasting package will gain maximum exposure from Live365's distribution channels including Live365.com, iTunes Radio, TiVo, Roku, Amazon Kindle Fire, Android and iPhone mobile devices, and more.

"We are excited to provide a broadcasting package that directly serves the needs of independent musicians everywhere," said Jason Stoddard, Director of Pro Broadcasting. "Since 1999 Live365 has embraced the promotion of both independent musicians and broadcasters, and we look forward to helping promote quality unsigned musicians."

To learn more about the independent artist broadcasting package call 1.800.294.4777 x123 or send an email to: pro-broadcast@live365.com

http://www.live365.com/broadcast

About Live365, Inc.

Live365, Inc. is a pioneer in Internet radio and broadcasting, having broadcast continuously since 1999. The Live365 radio network reaches millions of listeners worldwide, offering greater breadth and depth of high-quality streaming music, talk, and audio than any other network. Featuring 250+ genres of music produced by 5,000+ broadcasters and music tastemakers from over 150 countries, Live365 boasts a roster of artists and radio producers ranging from Carlos Santana, Pat Metheny, and Jethro Tull, to commercial and public radio stations, to individual DJs who program stations in every musical style.

Live365's end-to-end broadcast platform empowers individuals and organizations alike by giving them a "voice" to reach audiences around the globe. Through easy-to-use tools and services as well as royalty coverage, anyone with a computer and Internet connection can create his or her own Internet radio station and reach a global audience with minimal cost and effort.

Mirrors Of Mind - Dellamorte Dellamore EP (2012)

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:22:53 +0000

Synthematik presents “Dellamorte Dellamore” EP from Mirrors of Mind, an up and coming Russian-Lithuanian synth goth / gothic electro act!
Mirrors of Mind came into being in 2010 as a trio. In the beginning of 2011 their demo album “Po Tonkoy Grani [On The Thin Edge]” saw the light of day. It gathered lots of positive feedback from fans of gothic electronic music. Now the trio is back with brand new material which is sure to attract attention of fans of such bands as Blutengel, Kirlian Camera, L’ame Immortelle and Black Heaven.
Taking its name from the incredible masterpiece of the Italian cinema, “Dellamorte Dellamore” explores similar themes of tragic and ironic perception of the outward things, ephemerality of life, protest and its futility. Music-wise, the EP offers a fine blend of modern synth goth with elements of gothic electro and a romantic female voice.
“Dellamorte Dellamore” features three brand new original tracks alongside with a cover of ‘Exit The Grey’ by Diorama with the lyrics ably translated into Russian. In addition, it contains two remixes of the title track by the Russian futurepop project Mental Discipline and the Belarusian gothic band Kaltherzig.
The paid version of the release contains a special version of the track ‘Pod Pokryvalom Vek [Under The Veil Of Eyelids]’.

http://synthematik.bandcamp.com
http://synthematik.net

Mario Fernando Martinez - The All New Electronica, Pop, Hip-House Music Artist

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:53:01 +0000

Mario Fernando Martinez, Electronica/Pop/Hip-House Music Artist (born November 14, 1989), is known artistically as "MFM". Mario Fernando Martinez was born in Chicago, Illinois.

He is a new up-and-coming 22 years of age Electronica/Pop/Hip-House Music Artist, who first began his music career signed with "Alicia Grimes Entertainment/Mgmt". MFM started in 2010 as a Illinois underground youth phenomenon. And he definitely has his eyes set on bringing a new and original style to the music industry.

As a youth, Mario Fernando Martinez has dreamed of this happening one day, soon becoming a rising music star on a national level. Very soon to be released by Alicia Grimes Entertainment, Mario Fernando Martinez's music will soon be appearing in all major online music stores such as, itunes, Amazon mp3, Rhapsody, Myspace Music, EMusic, Napster, and many more. Mario Fernando Martinez got over 300,000+ impressions, with over 25,000+ total views on youtube so far..

Mario Fernando Martinez music is in stores now online. Make sure that you buy his music at: Amazon mp3, Emusic, iTUNES, CDbaby.com, and Spotify, Myspace Music.

Email: mlvnlisa@aol.com
Website: http://www.aliciagrimesentertainment.com
Music: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mario-fernando-martinez/id496583490?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Alicia Grimes Entertainment
Record Manager: Alicia Grimes
P.O. Box - 225, Melvin, Il. 60952
Email: aliciagrimesent@aol.com
Bus.# 815-644-1609

Escape Club Exposes Naked Truth in Celebrity, New CD

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:08:27 +0000

Indie label Whipped Cream Records based in Monterey, California announces the release of Escape Club's new CD titled 'Celebrity' featuring 11 new songs through Redeye Distribution of Haw River, North Carolina. Escape Club has five previous Top 100 songs on Billboard, including #1 "Wild Wild West."

Escape Club, founded by lead singer Trevor Steel and guitarist John Holliday in the U.K., are known as a Rock band that has sampled Deep Purple in the past. Against that stereotype, Trevor and John wrote a beautiful ballad for a grieving widow, titled "I'll Be There." The song soared to #8 on Billboard and has been updated for the new album as track 11, "I'll Be There (The Sequel)." The rest of the album rocks with tracks such as "Say Hello," "Celebrity," and "God's Own Radio" featuring great guitar and cool lyrics for the second decade of the new millennium.

The new Escape Club album is available February 7 online at iTunes, Amazon, and Best Buy, as well as at the best Indie Record stores in your neighborhood. Redeye Distribution can be contacted at http://www.redeyeusa.com/ (1 877 REDEYE 1).

Escape Club is expected to support the release with a U.S. tour in the summer. The band looks forward to performing again, as "Playing live was always one of our strengths," Trevor says, "All those years ago it's what got us started in the London clubs and it's something we've missed very much."

The new album 'Celebrity' was sent to Adult Alternative rock stations in the U.S., and the single, "God's Own Radio" was arranged to be delivered via the 'A Taste Of Triple A' radio sampler. The sampler is sent to 260 key radio programmers and features the Escape Club single as Track 1, Disc 1, as well as on the CD cover.

Promotion for the new 'Celebrity' album also includes online media with viral videos produced by the band introducing new songs, concert performances, and behind the scenes moments. The album's title track was leaked on YouTube as the soundtrack in a world premiere celebrity satire which can be found at http://youtu.be/tGHn7sGA12Q.

The band will utilize Facebook, Twitter, and their own website at http://theescapeclub.net for communicating with fans.

For review copies of Escape Club 'Celebrity' contact J.P. Mosoff at Artist Airplay Advisors in Monterey, 831-238-7425.
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Robert Lauri and Mitch Hiller: Oh No - a new single with a mysterious world

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:37:57 +0000

Oh No is the new single from a new album to be released in summer. The single will be available in mid February on the main downloading sites.

This is not the first time that Robert Lauri and Mitch Hiller have joined forces. They have known each other for a long time and decided to pool their talents and creativity once again to bring us Oh No. This is the first track of a series of new songs together on the album which will be out in summer.

On this album, Robert Lauri is the composer, arranger and performer, and Mitch Hiller the lyricist. Their pooled talents have yielded pure magic. Very present, almost spellbinding, Robert Lauri’s voice is like a key that opens the door to an authentic and original world created by Mitch Hiller’s lyrics. Furthermore, Robert Lauri’s look in the video by Anna Clara Passarelli bolsters the overall effect. The mystery and suspense emanating from the clip empower Oh No to move the soul.

Robert Lauri has been a writer, composer and performer from a very young age. He has penned several hits throughout a long career which spanned ten years at Warner France. He has performed at the most prestigious international venues such as the Zénith, Olympia and Palais des Congrès in France, and has also taken part in the Telethon in the US and Canada. Robert Lauri is an eclectic musician with an international aura. He has mastered a wide variety of musical genres and his musical creativity seems to have no bounds. His sensitivity and openness to the world and to others make him a visionary melodist. He is ever prolific and treats us regularly to the range of his creative force. The diversity and wealth of his musical creations were much in evidence in 2011. The albums Western and Country and Power in Heaven were widely acclaimed and confirmed both his major musical talent and his capacity to innovate without respite. Every title is a passport to a new destination… to another world.

Mitch Hiller has written more than two hundred recorded songs. He has performed throughout Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, the Caribbean and the US. He has also worked as vocal coach and/or as a singer for major labels such as EMI, Sony (Epic and Columbia), WEA, Polydor, as well as for other labels in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. He has worked in particular as a singer for such producers as Gus Dugeon, Chris Neil and Martin Ware. He has sung and arranged vocals on TV shows like Spitting Image, kytv and Heartbeat. He has performed on a number of cartoons including the long running 'Wisdom of the Gnomes" which was shown in the UK, U.S.A, Canada, Australia and other English speaking territories. Mitch Hiller has also worked on recordings and/or live works for internationally renowned artists as Don Myrick and Louis Saterfield of Earth Wind and Fire, Chicken Shack, Chaka Khan, Billy Ocean, Luis Miguel as well as playing guitar, piano and singing with The Foundations for a number of years.

As a songwriter his songs have been recorded by artists such as Elaine Paige, Johnny Logan, Nick Berry. Geno Washington and Sarah Jane Morris have sung his works. His acclaimed album Scrapbook was released in 2008. He has also recorded an album with Paul Higgs, A Different View.

The Oh No clip was created by a talented Italian artist, Anna Clara Passarelli. This is not the first video editing she does for Robert Lauri – far from it. What is different this time is that she has also taken the photos that she uses in it. The atmosphere that this video exudes is perfectly in tune with the song and strengthens the mysterious world created by the music and lyrics. All the music videos by Anna Clara Passarelli cover the songs featured on Robert Lauri’s websites in harmony. The Oh No clip showcases Anna’s talent again.

To discover the new single Oh No, go to: http://youtu.be/pSMzYUcen6w
Website: http://www.robert-lauri.com
Email: info@sensitivityandwords.com

Brent Byrd Tours...Til' The World Ends 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:53:10 +0000

Florida acoustic touring musician Brent Byrd aptly titled 'The Peaceful Rebel Man’ will kick off his 2012 Til’ The World Ends Tour on February 1st beginning with a performance at Churchill’s Pub in Miami, FL.

Byrd has been roughing it on the road to his dream, literally. Throughout 2011, Brent has been wearing out the tires on his 20' Coachmen RV touring the U.S. in support of his self-released CD 'Time To Start Livin'. He has been making waves across the country as an explosive live performer incorporating loops and acoustic instruments to create live improvised jams with a folk rock infused vibe.

Byrd has most recently performed with Beverly McClellan from NBC-TV's The Voice at Flamingo Gardens annual Flamingo Fest in Davie, Florida. Over the years he has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many musicians to include Jason Mraz, Shawn Mullins, Uncle Tupelo (Jeff Tweedy, Jay Farrar), Thomas Ian Nichols (American Pie Movies), Velvet Revolver, Shinedown, Papa Roach and My Chemical Romance at Buzzfest XIV while touring with the band SuperDeluxe and Steve Ewing from The Urge as well as many other artists.

Byrd currently resides in St. Augustine but grew up in small college town in east central Illinois. After graduating high school he traded in his guitar for an M-16 and set off on a 4 year hitch in Army. The experienced opened up his eyes to the problems and tribulations of the world which has become an inspiration for his songwriting.

His music has been described as if Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix were jammin’ at a late night party and just before sunrise The Black Crowes and Bob Dylan showed up to add the finishing touches to an unforgettable evening of musical madness.

During his 2012 tour, Byrd plans to descend on 11 states throughout the Southeast and Midwest wrapping up in April with a performance at The 48th Annual Ron Jon Easter Surf Festival in Cocoa Beach, FL before heading west. Brent says of his future touring plans, “I plan to keep on going until the world ends or the highway...then turn around and do it all over again”.

for more information, interviews and guest appearances please contact:
{management@brentbyrdmusic.com}{bookings@brentbyrdmusic.com}
Ph: (904) 599-5186 (904) 599-5885
{www.brentbyrdmusic.com}

Music: http://www.brentbyrdmusic.com/media/02_Will_Be_Will_Be.mp3
Email: brent@brentbyrdmusic.com

Fan Funding now on Whotune.com

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:49:08 +0000

Whotune.com, the one-stop for the new music industry is pleased to announce the addition of a new ‘Fan Funding’ platform to its already impressive suite of tools for unsigned & independent artists.

Now artists can create music projects for funding on a platform 100% dedicated to new music.

Funding on Whotune is unique in that it is the only funding platform that includes unsigned artist Radio stations, live webcam performances, music sales, extensive user profiles, Global Gig guide, contests, free apps, charts & much more!

Whotune Founder & Managing Director Karl George commented: “Traditionally artists have had to create funding projects on sites that have a focus on the broader community, not the music community so the music projects tend to get somewhat lost. On Whotune the funding platform is integral to all of the other tools & features we offer & music is the ONLY thing we do.”

The benefits of this integration are obvious: artists can promote their music sales and gigs, perform live webcam shows & direct fans to help support their funding project while they are there on the site discovering new music.

Artists can create a Project video which tells potential sponsors what the funds raised will be used for; this can range from recording a new single or album, video production, tour support etc. The artist then sets a target for the funding amount & a timeframe in which to reach the goal amount. They then create ‘Pledge’ levels, these can range from $5.00 through to $2000 & they offer different incentives for each pledge level. These can range from exclusive tracks to t.shirts, exclusive concerts or anything the artists thinks will create a fun pledge bonus!

Once the funding goal amount is reached in the time frame selected, the funds are drawn down via Paypal & made available to the artist to complete their project. If the goal amount is not reached No money is taken & the artist is free to try again.

For fans it is a unique opportunity to support artists & help their career in a very real & tangible way.

Whotune is fast becoming the number 1 destination for unsigned artists, Fans of new music and music businesses. Its suite of free tools for music promotion is unmatched and is growing rapidly, check it out on www.whotune.com.

Chris Panaghi To Represent Cutting Edge And Music Catalog Of Liza Pesnell And William Zimmerman At MIDEM

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:46:22 +0000

Thunder Quest Records spokesperson, Sayaka Takeshita has confirmed that Chris Panaghi of DJG Productions will be representing the pop/rock band Cutting Edge and the band's two songwriters, Liza Pesnell and William Zimmerman at MIDEM 2012.

As an indie band, Cutting Edge was the first indie band in history to debut two songs the same week inside the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot Single Sales Charts in July and August of 2011. The song "Without You" peaked at #7, while the song "If The Walls Could Talk" peaked at #11. Cutting Edge had five songs chart in 2011 and had other songs chart in the past 10 years, including "Every Time I Try", "Love Police", "It's Time", "Your Love Is My Oxygen", "Judas of D.C." and others. The band and its two songwriters, Liza Pesnell and Wiliam Zimmerman are thrilled that Chris Panaghi has agreed to represent the band at MIDEM.

Representatives for Cutting Edge would not confirm or deny that the band has authorized Chris Panaghi to initiate negotiations with publishers, record labels and booking agents during MIDEM, but with the strong background that Chris Panaghi has in the music business, rumors are beginning to circulate that the band may be looking to leave their indie roots and consider other options.

Mr. Jeffrey Beals, a Former Partner of the William Morris Agency considers it amazing that without a manager, booking agent, public relations firm or money, Cutting Edge was still able to chart 5 songs on U.S. charts, including two songs inside the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot Single Sales Charts. Mr. Beals also stated, "Cutting Edge produced all of this success without any radio airplay by Clear Channel Radio Stations or any other major radio network in the U.S." "I wonder how big this band would have blown up with airplay from the major radio networks like Clear Channel, support from a major label or even having some dollars to actually promote the band's music.....it is amazing."

For more informatlion on chris Panaghi and Cutting Edge, check out the following links:

http://www.djgproductions.com
http://www.cuttingedge-band.com
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45970460/ns/business-press_releases/t/filipina-americian-songwriter-liza-pesnell-has-great-chart-success/#.Txhcs5huH8s
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge/122040117811626

Email: thecuttingedgeband@earthlink.net

Jarrell Guitars Debuts "Monte Pittman Signature" Guitar at NAMM 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:16:48 +0000

As part of NAMM Show 2012 being held on January 19-22 in Anaheim California, guitar manufacturing mogul Phillip Jarrell will showcase the latest and greatest creations in the Jarrell Guitar collection. Featuring the debut of the revolutionary Monte Pittman Signature Series of 3 guitars: MPS.1, MPS.f, and the MPS*Classic, attendees will have the opportunity to get 'hands on,' up close and personal with the new line, experiencing the unique vibe for themselves at the Jarrell Booth (4198). A press conference will be held on Saturday, January 21st at 11 a.m. with Jarrell Guitars, Seymour Duncan, Orange Amps, and Monte Pittman.

After a year of prototypes and tests, the first live performance on the new final design, Monte Pittman Signature Jarrell MPS will be at Super Bowl 2012, played by Monte Pittman himself during pop superstar Madonna's half-time show. Pittman has been Madonna's guitarist for the last decade.

The Monte Pittman Signature Jarrell MPS is the result of the collaboration between the award winning visionary designer Phillip Jarrell and world renowned artist, writer, and guitarist Monte Pittman. Pittman plays so many different styles of music during any given performance that, until now, he required many different types of guitars to accommodate his needs. Utilizing Pittman's feedback, Jarrell Guitars worked with MJ at the Seymour Duncan Shop to transform the finest MPS guitar at the time into something completely new - the most versatile instrument ever made. The Monte Pittman Signature Jarrell MPS boasts a mega set of Seymour Duncan pick ups with a P-Rail neck, STk-S7 Vintage Hot Stack middle and a custom design SH-13 Dime Bucker Bridge. Both neck and bridge have 3 position mini switches, with custom wiring using a Super 5 way switch, and a kill switch. All together it seems Monte Pittman and Jarrell Guitars are hell bent on rocking the world - the sound of which is none other than simply amazing.

Jarrell Guitars was named "2010 Manufacturer of the Year" at the Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC) Show in Canada, and has received accolades from PremierGuitar.com.

http://jarrellguitars.com
http://jarrellguitars.com/news29/
http://www.jarrell-mps.com/
http://www.jarrellguitars.com/artistpage_home.html

Nexus VI - RemixLust (2012): EBM / Dark Electro

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:58:30 +0000

Synthematik presents a remix album from one of the oldest Russian ebm / dark electro bands Nexus VI coming from the heart of Siberia!
Nexus VI was formed in 2001 by Neuromancer and has later expanded to a four-piece line-up. The band has to date released three full-length albums “Decaying Society” (2006), “Electrolust” (2008) and “Apocalypse” (2010). Now they return with a remix compilation that serves as a warmup before a new album.
“RemixLust” features remixes of the tracks from the previous two albums delivered by Electro Synthetic Rebellion, People Theatre, Sleetgrout, Diversant:13, [Sin.Thetic Squad] and Anamadim. Besides it contains two collaborations with fellow musicians Vladimir Harknonnen and Chaos-Module.
The paid version of the release features two additional bonus tracks: a remix from A7ie and a remix done by Nexus VI’s Neuromancer for Sleetgrout.
It is also planned to release a very limited run of physical CDs featuring four additional bonus tracks. Everyone interested in getting it, please contact neuromancer@sibmail.com.

Tracklist:
01. Indicator (Remix by [Sin.thetic Squad]) 05:23
02. Face to Face (Remix by Diversant:13) 04:12
03. Biomechanical (Remix by Sleetgrout) 03:33
04. Igel (Version 2011) (Feat. Vladimir Harkonnen) 03:45
05. High Voltage (Remix by Electro Synthetic Rebellion) 05:41
06. Face to Face (Anamadim Remix) 04:55
07. Resurrection (People Theatre’s Grave Mix) 04:48
08. Time To Leave (Feat. Chaos-Module) 03:21
09. Flight (A7ie Second Version Remix)* 05:23
10. Sleetgrout – Pay for My Time (Nexus VI Remix)* 04:33

Buy high-quality version (+bonus tracks): Bandcamp
Download: Synthematik