BeThisBell Selected for CMJ Music Marathon 2015

Oklahoma-based psychedelic/punk/indie rock band BeThisBell (www.bethisbell.com) is honored to announce that it has been officially chosen as a showcase performer at the esteemed and influential upcoming CMJ Music Marathon 2015 conference (http://www.cmj.com/marathon). The band was hand picked out of thousands of bands across the country and Internationally. CMJ, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is New York City's most expansive music event with a decades-long tradition of pioneering the best new music from all over the world and curating top talent in emerging culture.

BeThisBell is led by local Humboldt County, California singer/songwriter/guitarist Beth Bell (www.BethBell.rocks), a multi-talented, multi-medium trans artist whose various music releases, artist collaborations and recently published books have earned her increasing praise from critics and fans around the world. Born as a young boy named Bill in Columbus, GA, Beth grew up in the US and Europe through school, college and law school as boy. And now, as a woman, Beth is an accomplished musician with a library of diverse yet equally compelling recordings. Beth's gift as a songwriter and infectious live performances mix elements of both genders. Joining Beth as part of the BeThisBell touring band and at CMJ are Blaise Thompson (Lead Guitars, Vocals), Justin Hobart-Brown (Bass Guitars, Vocals) and Brian Rundus (Drums).

As an exclusive CMJ conference showcase artist, the band will perform at Muchmore's Brooklyn music venue (muchmoresnyc.com) on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 p.m. -10:45 p.m. The band's official CMJ artist page can be found at: https://www.cmj.com/marathon/artists-showcases.php#!programmation=artist$bethisbell/4763

Leading up to and following CMJ, the band will be performing several live dates in the Midwest stretching from the band's Oklahoma base all the way up to New York state - and back. The official CMJ Tour dates, including various additional New York area shows, are as follows:
10/10 8pm - Springfield, MO @ Nathan P Murphy's (218 S. Campbell Ave.)
10/12 7:30pm - Eaton, OH @ Taffy's (123 E. Main St.)
10/13 9pm - New Hope, PA @ John & Peter's (96 S. Main St.)
10/14 9pm - Elmhurst, NY @ Blackthorn 51 (80-12 51st Ave.)
10/15 10pm - New York, NY @ Otto's Shrunken Head (538 E 14th St.)
10/16 9pm - Lake Como, NJ @ Paul's Tavern (1705 Main St, Belmar)
10/17 10pm - Brooklyn, NY (OFFICIAL CMJ SHOWCASE) @ Muchmore's (2 Havemeyer St.)
10/21 8pm - Oklahoma City, OK @ ACM Performance Lab (329 E. Sheridan Ave.)

As part of the tour, Beth Isbell - also know as her author name of Sarah Isbell - will be promoting her two recent book releases, "The Broken Whale", a short book of highly-imaginative, vivid poetry, and her quirky illustrated children's book, "The Book of Green Goo". The following book signing dates will be interspersed with the music tour dates:
10/15 1pm - Jersey City, NJ - BOOK EVENT @ Downtown Yogurt (126 Newark Ave.)
10/18 5pm - Pittsburgh, PA - BOOK EVENT @ Biddle's Escape (401 Biddle Ave.)
10/21 1pm - Oklahoma City, OK - BOOK EVENT @ Bricktown Candy Co. (100 E California Ave.)

BeThisBell, the band, recently signed a publishing administration deal with a major publisher (Essex/David Bowie) on the strength of its first album (2014) and recent follow-up EP (2015). The band is currently recording a new album with Grammy-winning producer Trent Bell in Norman, Oklahoma. Beth Bell is a graduate of the highly-regarded Oklahoma music college The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO.)

For all requests for interviews, images and/or copies of BeThisBell albums or Beth's book releases, please contact Jory White with Vesperize PR: jory@vesperize.com.

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Andy Pickford - the new CD Vanguard, Vol. 1

'Vanguard 1' is the first major solo release by Andy Pickford since 2003 and a welcome return for the enigmatic UK synth maestro. As one of the most popular of the 1990's UK 'new wave' of electronic music exponents, Andy Pickford's music is characterised by strong rhythms and sequences, and above all, melodies and themes to die for!

To state that this album is a 'stunning return' would be a huge understatement - 'Vanguard 1' is mind blowing - a selection of 11 dynamic and expertly constructed, interlinked tracks that power into the senses like a juggernaut. Full of ideas and creativity, it's utterly compelling!

As you'd expect the music is very melodic, with one memorable theme after the other demanding 'repeat play'. Sequences and rhythms are tight, imaginative and contemporary, yet they don't lose sight of Andy Pickford's EM roots, even when flirting with the chill and electronica style vocal tracks that permeate this extraordinary album.

'Vanguard 1' is the first in a trilogy of releases planned on AD Music - with '2' and '3' already recorded and awaiting release in the near future. The music featured on 'Vanguard 1' is beautifully produced and shows a maturity and expertise that will appeal to his existing fans and is sure to garner praise from the wider electronica/chill market.

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Rising Star Denny Strickland Gives Fans Their Country Fix As He Guest Hosts October 12 - 25

Rising star Denny Strickland will host two, different week-long episodes of the popular program Country Fix TV today through October 25. Fans will have multiple opportunities to catch the handsome Country singer on Angel Two / DISH TV (Monday, Tuesday), Blue Highways TV / DISH TV (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), Heartland (Monday, Friday, Sunday), Family Channel (Saturday, Sunday) and AMG (Sunday). Check your local listings for air times.

"They're just the nicest folks," Denny says of the show's crew. "They premiered my newest acoustic music video, "Waymore's Blues," in September, and then invited me to do these shows. I had a blast."

The talented vocalist is quickly building an impressive fan base with the help of two MusicRow CountryBreakout™ Chart Top 40 hits: "Swerve On," and his current single, "How Far You Wanna Go." The Arkansas native's European-only release of the Conway Twitty classic, "I'd Love To Lay You Down," recently logged four weeks at # 1 on the international HotDisc Chart. Furthering his global presence, these Country Fix episodes will air at a later date on Country TV in New Zealand.

Denny is also getting his fair share of camera time; in addition to the companion video for his current single, he has filmed a total of three acoustic music videos under the guidance of producer/director Brian Harstine (Dolly Parton, Ke$ha) as a tribute to the stars who inspired him. Other titles include a cover of the George Strait smash "Run" and Twitty's timeless "I'd Love To Lay You Down."

Currently writing and gathering songs for an upcoming CD, Strickland is also touring, and a recent show found him opening for The Kentucky Headhunters.

Fans can enjoy recent features on Denny at the following media sites: The Boot, Taste of Country, AXS.com, Digital Rodeo, Examiner.com, Country Music Matters and Roughstock.

ABOUT DENNY STRICKLAND
Denny's early career was guided by The Statler Brothers' longtime manager (and Bass player for Johnny Cash), Marshall Grant. Strickland soon found himself sharing the stage with legends Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash and George Jones. With Grant's passing in 2011, he took a brief hiatus; regrouping and re-focusing his efforts. An accomplished guitarist and keyboardist, Denny is also a former American Quarter Horse Association World Champion Western Pleasure winner (2007). Strickland still enjoys riding - on both his beloved horses and in his cherished 1968 Camaro.

Stay social with Denny at:
www.dennystrickland.com
https://www.facebook.com/DennySNation
https://twitter.com/DennySCountry
https://instagram.com/dennystrickland/

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Out Magazine & 825 Records Premiere New Kerchief Music Video & Single

While Kerchief's LP Machines and Animals bears no title track, the sophomore single "Jack London" lends a fitting summary of the entire 11-song debut. Formerly of the indie band Vanity Theft, Britt Hill cuts through with the poetically relatable and compelling edge that has grabbed the attention of critics and fans alike since the album's mid-summer release.

A dynamic composition tensely contained by its recurrent low-end hypnosis with a cumulating burst from a boundless wall of sound set the perfect tone, tying an underlying story of a creative person's journey from angst to ease. Distinguished drum patterns contributed by producer Matty Amendola, alongside Hill's experimental melodic guitar arrangements, will have audiophiles hitting the repeat button while satisfying the first-time listener with its engaging hook.

The single, joined by its accompanying music video directed by Andy Strohl, premieres on OUT Maga- zine’s website today, with a broadcast debut on THECOOLTV network to follow. Kerchief's sound, pre- viously characterized as "fortified by straightforward lyrics that still leave spaces for a listener’s imagina- tion" (by June Tunes Digest), intuited the intention behind the cinematically produced video. Unexpected twists and turns with unprecedented artful attention won't be allowed to go unnoticed.

"Jack London", slated as a firm follow-up to Kerchief’s 20 city summer tour, is sure to serve the indie rock culture of discovery and whet the appetite of any true music connoisseur.

http://www.kerchiefmusic.com

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The Voices of Terror Self-titled EP out Now (self-released)

Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWR63ToktHc&feature=youtu.be

The Voices of Terror share their brand new self-tilted 4-track EP. Best described as alternate Hip Hop, the New Jersey pair possess a dark gritty sound that will leave you with one foot in the clouds and other on the moon.

Each track presents a hypnotic soundscape, providing an energising backdrop for deep vocals and bubbling synths throughout the EP. Together, this creates a deeply creative project.

Noting the 90s era as a major influence, The Voices of Terror’s writing and vocal skills are very much inspired by the Hard Rock, Metal and Hip-Hop scene of that period. Give this a spin, the rest will be history!

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Ev VINYLS Shares New Mixtape YAOML

http://www.audiomack.com/album/ev-vinyls/yaoml

Following on from releasing YAOML's first single "No Chill" back in August Denver based rapper Ev Vinyls has returned to present the now completed full tape that mixes enticing wordplay with heavyweight productions.

Ev Vinyls raw flows take centre stage all over this one, on a project that oozes authentic vibes, smoky beats and enticing rap tides which prove he's one to watch.

Having been making music for just over two years, Ev's presence on the mic surpasses the time he's been releasing music.

On tracks like "Only You", "No Chill" and "YAOML" Ev demonstrates a major statement of intent, demonstrating an ability to mix it up and plato to the next level. Creating music that entertains; Ev pens charismatic songs that encompass his determination and capability to continue to grow and glow!

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-TOlHDUcBzVYuZw5QJ6xA
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/EvVinyls303?fref=ts&ref=br_tf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vinyls303
Instagram: https://instagram.com/vinyls303/

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Record Label Director, Abi Jenaé shares hotly tipped new single "Crazy Love"

The much anticipated single "Crazy Love" is the debut release from singer / songwriter Abi Jenaé.

Being a Nigerian artist based in the UK, the 'musicpreneur' compliments life beyond the music, bringing her passion for songwriting to the forefront and showcasing a voice that tells countless of stories on its own.

After being heavily involved in the music industry and legal profession for some time, Abi Jenaé decided to take an unpredictable step by self-releasing all forthcoming material via her newly established record label: Afrotown Records.

Abi Jenaé's debut showcases a shimmering Afrobeats flair and heartfelt melodies, carrying reflections and observations. "Crazy Love" is an up-tempo song with a distinctive laid back vibe. Experiences and perceptions weave through the record as Abi describes and illustrates a vision of having a "Crazy Love" for this exciting debut.

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Rob Chiarelli & Kirk Franklin Mixing at Encore Studios

GRAMMY winning mix engineer Rob Chiarelli and 7x GRAMMY winner Kirk Franklin are on top of the charts with the #1 Gospel/R&B song "Wanna Be Happy" by Kirk Franklin (RCA Records/Fo Yo Soul Entertainment). The song was mixed at Encore Studios in Studio A (Burbank, CA). According to Nielsen Music, the song had 12,000 paid downloads for the week ending September 3rd and entered at #1 on the Gospel Charts. Franklin previously topped the sales list for 4-weeks in 2011 with "I Smile", also mixed by Chiarelli. "Wanna Be Happy" is currently at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Digital charts and #1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs; it is #11 on Gospel Airplay, #20 on the Adult R&B charts and #7 on Billboard's Gospel Streaming Songs, with over 162,000 U.S. streams in the first week.

TWITTER
@robchiarelli
WEBSITE
http://www.finalmix.com
FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/robchiarelli

Contact Info:
For the U.S.
Michael Mav. Mavrolas
Genuine Music Group
11271 Ventura Blvd. #225
Studio City, Ca. 91604
t.818-505-6870
f.323-848-9393
c.818-693-1000
www.genuinemusicgroup.com

For the U.K.
ATC
142 New Cavendish Street
London W1W 6YF
England
Kwame@atcmanagement.com
t.792 029 9249

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Donna Ulisse releases 9th album for Hadley Music Group

"Black train, black train … I ain't staying where I'm at," sings Donna Ulisse on the spirited opening track to Hard Cry Moon, her ninth album on the Hadley Music Group label. While the lyric addresses a woman's determination to move on from a failed relationship, Ulisse could be expressing her desire to follow her muse where it takes her. And this time around, it's back to (mostly) original material.

After a brief detour with 2013's Showin' My Roots, which consisted mainly of classic country covers that had influenced her, the four-time IBMA songwriter of the year nominee (with songs recorded by Del McCoury, Doyle Lawson, Claire Lynch and more) is back with another superb collection of originals that demonstrate her gift for believable narrative, finely wrought detail and genuine emotion. When she wraps her warm, rich voice around these songs, you know they're real to her.

Ulisse is a writer on 11 of the 12 songs, penning four on her own. Fans will recognize regular co-writers Marc Rossi, with four songs here; Rick Stanley, her husband and touring band member (and cousin of Carter and Ralph); and the award-winning Jerry Salley.

The first single, "It Could Have Been The Mandolin," recalls a blissful evening in a blossoming relationship. Ulisse did a spoof video to promote the single which is shown below. Young love is also at the forefront of "We're Gonna Find A Preacher," while the feisty "Ain't That A Pity" depicts the downside of love.

Family stories have always been a key part of Ulisse's music, and here she offers two loving tributes. "Workin' On The C & O" is a poor man's railroad tale about her maternal grandfather, who began his career as a "gandy dancer." "Papa's Garden" honors her grandfather on her dad's side, an Italian immigrant who found great joy in growing things. She lovingly dedicates the whole album to these two grandparents who made such an impression on her.

In the spine-tingling "The River's Runnin' Free," the singer stumbles upon an acquaintance in the act of some eerily suspicious behavior by the water, demands: "Are you here to lay some kind of trouble in the ground, or are you here digging trouble up?" At the other end of the emotional spectrum is "Just As Long As We're Together," a love-conquers-all promise. And the gorgeously mournful title track is the type of acoustic traditional country ballad that no one can deliver like Ulisse.

The sole cover is the country classic "Whispering Pines," a song Ulisse has long loved, and one originally made famous by Johnny Horton, her husband's all-time favorite male vocalist. Ulisse sings the chestnut like one of her own, her voice tenderly pleading for the return of her baby.

The album closes with the lullaby-like "I'll Sleep In Peace At Night" which includes Fayssoux McLean on harmony, one of Ulisse‘s vocal idols from the time she first heard her singing harmony on the early Emmylou Harris records.

Ulisse handed the production reins to six-time IBMA guitarist of the year Bryan Sutton (Hot Rize, Ricky Skaggs, Harry Connick Jr.), who also was at the board for Showin' My Roots. As on previous albums, Ulisse is surrounded by some of the top pickers in bluegrass — which is to say some of the best musicians on the planet: Casey Campbell, a member of Sutton's touring band, on mandolin; Dennis Crouch (June Carter Cash, Emmylou Harris, Diana Krall, Steve Earle) on upright bass. Stuart Duncan (Alison Krauss; James Taylor, the Goat Rodeo Sessions album with Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer) on fiddle. Scott Vestal (Dolly Parton, Doyle Lawson, Sam Bush) on banjo. Brent Truitt of the SteelDrivers engineered and mixed.

With Hard Cry Moon, Donna Ulisse offers more proof that, whether she is interpreting the work of others or her own compositions, she has earned her spot as one of bluegrass music's most captivating artists.

The album is available at Amazon, iTunes, CDBaby, County Sales and many other online stores.

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222 Premiere Video For New Single "One Night Stand"

Sometimes a girl can only take so much and drastic actions prove fatal. That is the underlining theme behind the new single/video "One Night Stand," by L.A. alternative rock duo 222. The single / video is off the band's debut album Libretto and chronicles the tale of a one night stand leading to a guy stalking the girl until One Night when she decides to take a Stand for herself by killing him and burying him under her house. The video shows her secret might be out when a friend comes over to visit and the girl thinks she hears what she thought she got rid of. See video here: (http://bit.ly/1KLQZmp)

"One Night Stand" has enjoyed success on Rodney Bingenheimer's legendary radio show "Rodney on the Roq" and is currently being played on college and alternative stations radio across the country. The band is performing select dates this fall to support the release. Dates to be announced. (www.222band.com)

222 is Jade Howard and Dennis Hamlin. The duo wrote, played all the instruments, and recorded the songs on Libretto themselves in their home studio with the only other credit on the album going to Frank Rosato who mixed the record. Howard and Hamlin are both prolific songwriters drawing their musical influences from books, movies and life experiences."One Night Stand" is loosely based on the Edgar Allen Poe story the Tell Tale Heart. The collection of songs on Libretto play much like an opera in that every song is a story. Yet don't let the opera reference fool you, the album is a collection of pop punk / 80s/90s influenced rock mixed with current techno influences that together deliver 222's own power packed take on dance rock. Listen to Libretto here: (http://www.222band.com/music/)

"One Night Stand" and Libretto are available on iTunes, and Amazon.

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Instagram / 222jdband
Twitter / 222jdband
Facebook/222jdband

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