Saturday, September 29, 2012

OKMusic Seeking Holiday Thrills With Halloween Song Competition


OKMusic.fm is dying to hear original tunes from unsigned artists for the site’s Halloween Song Contest. The contest is the first from OKMusic’s new series of monthly themed events designed to give undiscovered talent an opportunity for worldwide exposure.

OKMusic is looking for songs that capture the Halloween spirit and summons up the excitement and fun of the annual October holiday. The only rule* is that music entered be an original composition by the submitter. No resurrecting someone else’s moldy oldie and doing a cover, OKMusic wants fresh blood.

The outcome of the contest will be determined by the OKMusic community. The song that has the most likes by October 27 will be the declared the winner.

The winner will get exposure to the social network’s millions of visitors worldwide and be highlighted in the new front page OKMusic “Featured Artist” pane. Special treats will include a crystalline star trophy laser-etched with the artist/band’s name, OKMusic winner stickers the artist/band can use to promote themselves locally and a nationally distributed press release about the winning band and song.

“The OKMusic Halloween song contest is the first of many monthly contests designed to provide our artists with opportunities to build a fan base,” Akiko Asami, CEO, OKMusic, explains. “Our mission is to help our members get discovered.”

Recently, Canadian artist Rich Chambers had a song selected for the soundtrack of an upcoming Hollywood film, Chilly Christmas, through a contest on the site.

To learn more about OKMusic or hear indie artists from around the globe, visit the free site at http://okmusic.fm.

Full contest rules are available at http://okmusic.fm/#!/events/halloween

*By entering this contest, you agree to grant us a non-transferable option to claim, for now and forever, your immortal soul. Should we exercise this option, you agree to surrender any claim you may have to it, within 5 (five) working days of receiving written notification from OKMusic.fm. This contract may not be challenged in court or through binding arbitration. Souls may only be regained through a “rock off” against an infernal being of OKMusic’s designation.

Media Contacts:
Derek Asato/Robert Brown
The Bohle Company
(310) 785-0515 ext. 201/231
derek@bohle.com / robert@bohle.com

Friday, September 28, 2012

My Secret Island To Release "I Miss The Day" Single October 12



My Secret Island is a project which has touched on a variety of musical worlds from the very beginning. The project first received public attention in 2010 with a limited EP called "The First Stories."

http://youtu.be/SoLYLnj5qXs

Featuring an iconic version of the classic "Riders on the Storm" by The Doors. The current single is called "I Miss The Day". Longing and hoping to one day meet the big love, which seems almost out of reach.

The single features three diverting, completely different versions of "I miss the Day". Included as special bonus is the catchy rock cover version of Tommy Roe's "Sheila", a number 1 hit from the 60s. MY SECRET ISLAND is extraordinarily unique.

"I miss the Day" will be available in digital and physical form in all good shops on October 12, 2012.

http://www.reverbnation.com/mysecretisland
http://www.facebook.com/MySecretIsland
http://soundcloud.com/mysecretisland/sheila
Email: mysecretisland@versanet.de

America's #1 Party Rock Band



Country, Rock, Pop and Nostalgia are all part of entertainment at the 2012 Central Washington State Fair including one of the most popular American Rock Bands of All Time: Paul Revere & the Raiders - America’s #1 Party Rock Band

Midnite Ride, their fifth studio album featured the single “Kicks” which became a U.S. Top-5 Single. “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone” is another popular hit off the same album. The Midnite Ride album peaked at #9 on the U.S. “Billboard 200 Albums Chart” and was certified gold in the U.S. It is listed in the book “1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die” by Robert Dimery and Michael Lydon.

Paul Revere and the Raiders were Columbia Records top-selling rock group in the 1960’s. Their greatest hits album was one of two releases selected by Clive Davis to test a higher list price for albums expected to be particularly popular (the other album was Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits). Their #1 hit Indian Reservation (the Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian) went on to become Columbia Records biggest-selling single for almost a decade with sales exceeding six-million.

Their song “Kicks” is ranked at #400 on the list of the “Top 500 Songs of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine. “Ups and Downs”, “Steppin’ Out”, “Good Thing”, “Hungry” “Just Like Me”, “Him or Me” are other popular songs by Paul Revere & the Raiders.

Through the years Paul Revere & the Raiders have heard their music covered by such notable artists and groups as Pat Benatar, The Sex Pistols, The Circle Jerks, Joan Jett, The Paisley Underground, Minor Threat, Sammy Hagar, The Who and many others. Among their many other accomplishments Paul Revere and the Raiders were inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2010.

Paul Revere and the Raiders are scheduled to perform on the Budweiser stage, Friday, September 28, 2012 at 7:30pm. Other performers scheduled to appear include Craig Morgan, Rick Springfield, .38 Special, War, Theory of a Deadman and Country Legend Charlie Daniels. The 2012 Central Washington State Fair is being presented by The Yakama Nations Legends Casino.

www.paulrevereraiders.com
www.fairfun.com/fair
http://www.fairfun.com/fair/entertainment/concert_series.asp
www.concertsatsea.com

Promotion Provided by Tom Scheckel, Drummer - Paul Revere & the Raiders

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Renoir Records Releases Tommy Renoir & DG Bros - Bronx (Original Mix)



International DJ and Producer Tommy Renoir and DG Bros are proud to introduce to you "Bronx", their latest music production. It's a mix of electro and progressive synth sounds enriched by the addition of a brief dubstep base. "The fusion of these melodies and our deep love for music enabled us to create a piece that is both melodic and catching. A challenging enterprise, this project has taken many hours of collaborative effort and recording studio time and has yielded a result that's exquisitely unique. I really enjoyed working with these highly gifted producers, these guys have music in their blood. I will be more than glad to cooperate with the DG Bros in the future" Tommy Renoir said in his latest interview. Bronx will be released exclusively on Beatport by Tommy's own Renoir Records on October, 19 and will become available on iTunes, Spotify, Juno download and all other digital stores on November, 3.

For more info check www.renoirrecords.com

Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUdrgHtGMSA&feature=share&list=UUmfJUtUJ2WpiuRZCOlVPHTw

Renoir Records
Via Monte Santo, 18/A
20900 Monza, Italy.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

New Solo Recording Artist Jey Gibbs Wants To "Touch Yo Body" With Debut Single Release



When Jey Gibbs stepped foot on the stage of the legendary "Showtime at the Apollo," and opened his mouth, he was only 13, but he knew destiny was calling out to him. Singing since the age of four, the young artist was blessed with a gift that made the adults around him take note. So much so that even as a child he assisted his mom when she gave vocal lessons to the choir at his home church.

Today, the 24-year is cementing his talent with his debut independent single and video release of "Touch Yo Body." If "Showtime at the Apollo" was still taking auditions, its doubtful he would be boo'ed from the stage! Gibbs has a voice and style that naturally causes women to sway and swoon. With a dash of hip hop bravado; coupled with smooth R&B fever, Gibb's vocal approach is seasoned with special flavor. He gracefully exudes a lustful timbre, tempered with a vintage charm, that he calls "Da E-ffect." A gifted songwriter as well, with "Touch Yo Body," Gibbs seduces the ear while he cradles the heart with lyrics that unwind any semblance of resistance. Gibb's B-side release, "Shoulda Coulda Woulda," which he also composed, continues the lyrical seduction with an up tempo beat that bangs steady.

"I am happy to be able to finally throw my hat in the ring," reveals Gibbs. "It's taken a lot of hard word and sacrifice to bring my music to the table and I could not have done it alone. I am extremely grateful to the team I have around me. With these two songs, I'm singing to the women and I think with one listen, they will get the message loud and clear. I am an artist who is here for them." A Charleston, SC native, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY, Gibbs is a recent graduate of Long Island University with a bachelors in Media Arts. He hosts his own campus radio show, "Business with Jay."

Both "Touch Yo Body" and "Shoulda Coulda Woulda" were mixed and recorded at Harlem's popular Stadium Red Studios. When not singing and recording, Gibbs supplements his craft by working at La Guardia Airport as a Transportation Security Officer. But by the sound of his first solo offerings, that won't be for long.

Groove with Jey Gibbs at www.JeyGibbs.com and let him "Touch Yo Body" at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/touch-yo-body-single/id560191181. View the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dja84796lfM&feature=plcp.

Email: jazzmynepr@gmail.com

Monday, September 24, 2012

New Chat & Video Chat Room + New Look For Whotune.com

Whotune.com has added an awesome feature to allow Independent artists to chat with fans, other artists & industry via traditional chat or 1 to 1 or 1 to many VIDEO chat.

This service is FREE as are all the features of the awesome Whotune.com website.

Allowing artists & fans to communicate, share ideas, meet each other in a social chat environment is long overdue.

"The world seems to have backed away from chat rooms years ago in favour of I.M chat" says Whotune Founder & CEO Karl George. "Then Google hangouts were launched & everyone was amazed by them! The Whotune chat facility allows open communication between fans, artists-anyone, without chat its like having a great niteclub where everyone is segregated, with chat the club is open for everyone to meet & communicate" Karl added " I know where I would rather be hanging out"

Whotune also released its sharp new look, check it out & all the amazing FREE features of whotune at www.whotune.com & get chatting! share ideas, shoot the breeze!

Timbaland And Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon Co-Produce Missy Elliott's New Singles, "9th Inning" And "Triple Threat" In The Wake Of Her Up-And-Coming LP



Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon confirms co-production with Timbaland on Missy Elliott's latest singles, "Triple Threat" and "9th Inning."

Elliot told BET's 106 & Park, "This album is so crazy. People be like, 'Welcome back. We glad you back.' No. This will say we never left. There's nothing like it." J-Roc and Timbaland are slated to co-produce the entire album.

J-Roc commented in a recent interview that, "These singles are preludes to an eventful LP that delivers the missing ingredients of what Hip Hop is all about!"

Outside of guest spots for the likes of Katy Perry and J Cole, the new tracks are the first to emerge since the rapper's 2005 'The Cookbook.'

Sources close to J-Roc's camp have also mentioned that Missy Elliott is due to appear on Timbaland's new album Shock Value II, which is schedule to release later this year.

Listen to "Triple Threat" on Itunes here.

Listen to "9th Inning" on Itunes here.

About J-Roc
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Jerome Harmon, professionally known as J-Roc, is a Grammy-award winning multi-platinum music producer and songwriter that has worked with the likes of Cher, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown and Jay-Z to name but a few. He works closely with super-producer Timbaland on major label artist projects. Visit http://www.jeromeharmonproductions.com for more information on J-Roc.

About Weerai Music
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Weerai Music is an all rights management company that works with a select roster of chart topping clients that have earned Billboard and Grammy success with some of the biggest names in music. Visit http://www.weeraimusic.com for more information on Weerai Music's services.

Contact: tonyh (at) weeraimusic (dot) com

Sunday, September 23, 2012

em eff & Daaé Release Album On Cloud Collective Records


IDM, indietronic producer em eff (Michael Frazer) teams up with vocalist Daaé (Jesse Larson) for a new album entitled We Don’t Know. This digital release is out now on Cloud Collective Records. The album explores atmospheric chiptune landscapes treated with a dose of Daaé’s ethereal, intimately distant vocals.

After his previous album We Speak in Non Sequitur on Cold Tear Records, em eff, who is constantly reinventing his approach to production, was looking for fresh perspective. He found it with Daaé. On their collaboration, “I generally come up to her with some crazy ideas about processing vocals, recording a line of speech that seems to make no sense. She’ll look at me like I’m insane, but once the task is done, she’s happy with the sounds in context,” says em eff.

Recorded primarily in university offices and classrooms during the fall and winter of 2011 in Auburn, Alabama, the album in many ways reflects the dense and opulent colors of fall giving way to the stark, solemn, spaces of winter.

The album begins with the duo’s first collaboration, 1 Up Down, which was born out of frustrations with a long distance relationship. Daaé felt there was significant depth to the lyrics em eff wrote, particularly the line, “I never made a vacant promise”. “I feel like it’s hard to not make vacant promises in this life,” Daaé says. Much of the album adheres to a free association theme, allowing natural moments to surface in an otherwise unnatural, programmed, setting. Spontaneous writing sessions created lyrics such as, “Never test out your philosophy on animals,” found in Were We the Machine. Daaé comments, “It has to do with being brave.”

“We never determined what genre we were working in. It’s slightly sporadic in that sense but cohesive in the tone the album as a whole conveys,” em eff explains. The album’s title, We Don’t Know, reflects the uncertainties and volatility of the world right now both in practical terms such as how to make a living in this economy, to artistic realization. To illustrate this, the cover art uses Zener cards, which test ESP.

The album is available now on iTunes and every major digital music retailer.

www.facebook.com/emeffmusic
www.facebook.com/cloudcollectiverecords

Music: http://cloudcollectiverecords.com/audio/01-em_daae-1-Up_Down.wav


Tony Adamo Digs Newporterjazz Radio


NewporterJazz is proud to feature the music of Tony Adamo. Join us Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10a.m., 5p.m., 10p.m. and 3a.m. eastern standard time. Enjoy songs from his up and coming collection. Stay tuned to NewporterJazz, enjoy the music of Tony Adamo beginning, September 21st through September 23rd.