MXP4 Editor Software Allows Artists To Create "MAX IT" Enabled Interactive Music Singles And Album Web Apps

Website: http://www.mxp4.com

Paris, France - March 10, 2010 - MXP4, developer of interactive music solutions, today announced the official launch of the MXP4 Editor, postproduction software that to create MAX ITenabled interactive music applications. The MAX IT technology delivers dynamic, on-the-fly arrangements of music in one file that acts as an interactive single or album. The editor is being released for the Mac OS, with a PC version coming soon.

The MXP4 Editor works by importing the separate instrument tracks, which artists then can organize to create a MAX IT enabled interactive music app. The MAX IT technology takes the elements of individual songs and automatically re-combines them in hundreds of different ways each time the song is played
The song or album app is delivered as a single MXP4 file that also includes embedding and social media features designed to drive viral distribution of music as web apps. To date, artists usingMAX IT to create interactive, auto-remixing albums include Michael Jackson, The Bravery, Basement Jaxx, Passion Pit, The Grouch & Eligh and Pep's.

"Musicians are looking to more closely engage with fans by providing them with new music experiences and MAX IT delivers on that goal," said Albin Serviant, CEOof MXP4. By creating a new music listening experience with each play, fans will more closely engage with each music track and be converted from listeners into purchasers."

Recent MXP4 data showed that fans played with an average of 2.6 tracks for an average of 9.1 minutes on each MXP4-powered Web app. Fans also made heavy use of the built in viral tools with 75% of the traffic to the Web apps being of viral origin.

Play with Max It singles at http://www.mxp4.com/applications.

About MXP4

MXP4 develops interactive music solutions that are changing the music experience for consumers by allowing them to play with the music. MXP4 to engage more closely with consumers and enables the music industry to explore new revenue opportunities. The company founders and board members were previous senior executives of Musiwave, Vivendi Mobile Entertainment, EMIMusic and DivX. The company is backed by Sofinnova Partners and Ventech.
http://www.mxp4.com
http://www.twitter.com/TheRemixCulture
http://blog.mxp4.com

MusicDish Presents: IN5 By Sekrett Scilensce

IN5 By Sekrett Scilensce

Sekrett Scilensce Associates has released the first single, "IN5," from the album The Rapman's Attire. This track has a catchy, thumping beat that is sure to be bouncing around in your head long after the song has finished. The song starts out filled with energy and enthusiasm and manages to transition effortlessly into a more subtle, laid-back tune.

The addition of electronics and sound effects gives this song a modern spin that offers something appealing to fans of all musical genres and stylings. "IN5" jumps back and forth through a pumping bass, smooth male and female vocals, electric guitars, and gripping horn solos. Sekrett Scilensce Associates has done an impressive job of spanning through best elements of jazz, rap, hip-hop, pop, dance, soul, and R&B within a mere few minutes.

* All music and vocal production plus performances are reported as composed and recorded by Sekrett Scilensce, who is also a collaborator on many other developments related to literary and video-game publishing.

The current scheduling for releases from “The Rapman’s Attire” are listed as “In5” (February 2010), “Whose Watching?” (March 2010) to be followed by “Control” (April 2010) and “The Wasteland” (May 2010); additional releases are listed into November but have been labeled for extended announcement after May 2010.

Website: http://www.secretsilence.com

Kava Kava @ SXSW + Dates In Los Angeles, New York, Texas And Arizona

Website: http://www.myspace.com/kavakavamusic

UK label Chocolate Fireguard announces debut US tour for KAVA KAVA including dates in Los Angeles, Phoenix, SXSW in Texas and New York

Friday 12 March LOS ANGELES @ The Mint (11.30 pm)
Saturday 13 March PHOENIX @ Alice Cooperstown
Sunday 14 March TUSCON, Arizona @ The Hut (tbc)
Thursday 18 March AUSTIN, Texas @ SXSW - The Bedford @ Creekside, Hilton Garden Inn (11.45 pm)
Saturday 20 March AUSTIN @ SXSW - Music Gorilla @ Treasure Island, 413 East 6th street (10 pm)
Monday 22 March NEW YORK @ The Delancey, 168 Delancey Street (on stage 8.00 pm)
Tuesday 23 March NEW YORK @ Spike Hill, 184 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn (on stage 10.00 pm)
(more dates to be arranged)

Kava Kava are a turbo charged funked up live rock/dance act from Huddersfield (Yorkshire) in the UK featuring the soulful vocals of singer Pat Fulgoni alongside guitars, electronica, horns and beats. Kava Kava’s music has been featured in popular US TV series such as DIRT, JOHN FROM CINCINNATI, WEEDS etc, films including BOYS & GIRLS GUIDE TO GETTING DOWN, new snowboarding game STOKED, best selling application TAP TAP REVENGE 3 for iphone and they have played clubs and festivals all over EUROPE, in the STATES and in CHINA. Over the last three years they have played events as prestigious as Cork Jazz Festival (Ireland), Beijing Midi Festival (China), Glastonbury Festival (England) and SXSW Festival, Texas.

"Kava Kava creates party-worthy music by combining rock, funk, dance and soul……" - BILLBOARD MAGAZINE

"quietly pricking the ears of the international music community with their rollicking psychedelic dance….look out!" - MUSIC WEEK MAGAZINE (UK)

"should be on every funk and disco playlist, period!…..Love it!" - DJ MAGAZINE (UK)

"gorgeous new psychedelic funk" - NME (UK)

KAVA KAVA @ SXSW

Kava Kava's official SXSW showcase is on Thursday 18th March @ The Bedford / Creekside, Hilton Garden Inn (11.45 pm). Other appearances include the Music Gorilla Showcase @ Treasure Island on Saturday the 20th at 10.00 pm

Singer Pat Fulgoni also does his bit to promote music from the Yorkshire region of the UK. Following last year's successful debut "Yorkshire SXSW Party"(Wild Beasts, Sky Larkin, Paul Marshall, Talk To Angels and Rolo Tomassi) the popular Showcase is back at the British Music Embassy for 18th March - midday @ Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas. This year the bands performing are: One Night Only, Grammatics, Slow Club, The Crookes and Middleman. For more details check: www musicyorkshire.com

Meanwhile Kava Kava tour the US in support of debut US release "Forwards" licensed to US label Midnight Swimming. The NYC based label has arranged an excellent video for electro - rock tune "Clarity" which was filmed in New York and directed by Michael Slavens http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJrJ-evjUsI

Chocolate Fireguard will soon release the digital single "Clarity" in Europe with remixes by drum n bass maestro "B Complex" an artist who has enjoyed big success for his "Beautiful Lies" release on Hospital Records, a label Kava Kava's soulful singer Pat has also collaborated with on numerous occasions for producers Logistics, London Elektricity, Nu:Tone and most recently for Camo & Krooked's anthem "Turn Up (The Music)" The forthcoming "Clarity" single also features remixes by Lex Loofah (of Warp Records fame) and Two Macs and a Projector

Chocolate Fireguard is the Yorkshire independent run by Kava Kava's singer Pat Fulgoni. Other Chocolate Fireguard acts include the acclaimed 7 piece French hip hop crew LA Cédille from France who kick out a vibe not far away from The Roots!

LINKS:

www.myspace.com/kavakavamusic
www.facebook.com/pages/Kava-Kava/32349968823?ref=ts
www.chocolatefireguard.co.uk/
www.last.fm/music/Kava+Kava
www.twitter.com/kavakavamusic

Likeblood Breaks Urban Top 50 And Premiere's New Video On MTV Jams

Website: http://www.likeblood.com/
Music: http://www.likeblood.com/Likeblood_MoneyOverHere_Main.mp3

The latest music video from D.C.-bred rap group, Likeblood, "Money Over Here" featuring Bobby V, began its rotation on MTV Jams this past weekend generating a significant amount of buzz on Twitter surrounding the video's debut. It is premiering just as the group breaks into the Top 50, landing at #44 on Mediabase's urban chart last week. After debuting as the #2 most-added urban record earlier this year, Likeblood is continuing their push up the charts and is excited to release their new video to the world.

"The video features a lot of cameos from people who are really doing it big in D.C.," says Yung E. "We just wanted to bring the city together on this one. We feel like D.C. is about to blow and it's time to show people that we have real movement going on here," says Dre Strong. The video was shot in Washington, D.C. at Ibiza Nightclub in late January and was directed by Erica Chamblee and Lindsey Christian, the team behind the recent film, "Jazz in the Diamond District." "We just wanted to have a good time shooting the video. It was great to have Bobby [V] in D.C. and the entire city came out to support," says Mbea Da 1.

To watch the video, click here (link) and for behind-the-scenes pictures and videos from the shoot, click here (pics | video).

For more information about Likeblood, please visit www.likeblood.com

Media Contact:
Tanneasha Gordon
Soblu Inc.
tgordon@soblu.com

Adult Contemporary Singer Susan Barth Confirms March 23rd Release For Latest CD

Website: http://www.susanbarth.com
Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Susan-Barth/248506735080

Adult Contemporary singer-songwriter Susan Barth has confirmed the March 23rd release of her latest album "Songs From The Suburbs". She notes, "It took me 5 years to record "Songs from the Suburbs." It wasn't at all planned the way the others were. I just woke up one morning with 16 songs and tried to whittle it down when I wrote and recorded the 17th track... which opens this album."

Clever songwriting and arrangement, catchy hooks and well laid out instrumental parts are a feature of this latest album from Susan Barth. The harmonies have been executed with taste. Each track on this album has its own charm. To sum up, the overall approach to Susan's songwriting is quite simple - The delivery of each song leaves the listener with a good feeling despite the actual theme. She delves into fantasy, real life characters and even indulges in some introspection. In other words, Susan draws you in with her songwriting charm.

Barth's songs cross musical genres, going from folk tunes like "Rainbows" to rock songs like "Perfect Storm," even throwing in some pop, which keeps her listeners on their toes in anticipation of what's coming next. The instrumentation on "Songs From The Suburbs" have been effectively arranged to complement Susan's vocal style. Elements of Folk, Jazz, World, and Renaissance have been infused with her retro 70's pop style. As Susan aptly puts it "For better or worse, this album may be the most reflective of me as a person."

Susan's first three CDs captured the attention of the music industry, earning accolades. Her songs have landed in the finals in numerous songwriting contests, including the UK Songwriting Contest, Billboard Songwriting Contest and Unisong Song Contest. Susan was named Runner Up for Songwriter of the Year in 2006 and 2007 by DIY, one of the most respected indie artist networks, which also chose "Wonderland" as the 2005 Runner Up for Album of the Year. Susan has also been awarded 7 ASCAP Songwriting Merit Awards over the last few years. Her track "Perfect Storm" is expected to make the semi-finals for the Unisong 2009 contest.

http://www.susanbarth.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Susan-Barth/248506735080
http://www.myspace.com/susanbarth
http://twitter.com/susanbarthmusic

Contact:
Eric de Fontenay
MusicDish Network
Email: ecfont@musicdish.net

J.P. DeLaire "In My Life" Music Video

J.P. DeLaire "In My Life" Music Video

MusicDish

This is a video JP DeLaire released in 2008, inspired by Barack Obama's leadership, with the intent to support his race to the White House. Just two years later, the video now has even more significance, detailing all of the things that have changed and all that remains to be done. As a member of "The Peterson Family", Minnesota's First Family Of Music, Jason has learned everything from world renowned musicians such as Prince and Michael Bolton with whom he collaborated extensively. His approach to the music is unique and meaningful. Jason plays the piano and sax, is a soulful vocalist, and writes emotionally deep songs which embrace many styles.

Jason's latest CD 'In My Life' is available for purchase on iTunes and on his own website in CD format as well. A new single "Romance, Rumors and Lies" has been released, while he plans on touring with his own band the next spring-summer.

http://www.myspace.com/jpdelaire

Rachel McDonald Releases Debut Album, "The Return Of Soul"

Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/RACHEL-McDONALDthe-quickhotness/162[...]
Music: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rachel-mcdonald/id330992019

Maryland soul-singer Rachel McDonald made her national debut November, 2009 with the release of her album "The Return of Soul." This soul-infused dance record is sure to make a staggering first impression on the R&B and soul music community. McDonald's sultry voice, rich in tone and emotion, is coupled with the experienced hand of producer Biblical Jones, of Redefined Music. The album spans a wide gamut of urban music styles from straight-up dance beats to smooth, heartfelt ballads to gritty funk, all featuring McDonald's powerhouse vocals.

McDonald's mission is to bring the soul back to music, to eschew the over-commercialization common in today's music, and to just make great music. She has already launched an full-scale assault on the soul and R&B music scene with the viral release of a music video for her single, "Clenching My PIllow," and is currently filming a video for a new, as yet unreleased, single.

McDonald has been singing and dancing since childhood. At 18 years old, she has acted in nearly a dozen plays and almost as many vocal showcases and dance performances. She has performed at numerous Maryland and national events including NFL 60, the Maryland Education Association's MLK Breakfast, the Maryland House of Delegates African American Patriots Day, and the House of Blues in Los Angeles. She received the National Society of Arts Award for excellent in the arts in April, 2009.

Rachel's fiery style and attitude earn her the nickname The Quick Hotness, a Kung Fu term describing one who moves so fast, they blaze their own path. To learn more about Rachel McDonald, The Quick Hotness, visit her websites:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/RACHEL-McDONALDthe-quickhotness/162518169473
http://www.myspace.com/rachelmcdonaldsoul
http://www.reverbnation.com/rachelmcdonald
http://twitter.com/TheQuickHotness

"The Return of Soul" can be purchased on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rachel-mcdonald/id330992019

Contact:
Eric de Fontenay
Music Dish LLC
18-14 Astoria Blvd.
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-0662
ecfont@musicdish.net

An Alternate Universe Where The Rap Music Industry Is Bound By Secrecy And Conspiracy

O'Fallon, MO (Kuneo Koei) February 18th, 2010 - Sekrett Scilensce Associates (Kuneo Koei) is proud to announce the release of "IN5" the first single from the Rap/Hip-Hop album "The Rapman's Attire".
Below is the opening summary from the product-page:

* "Darkness bloomed beneath the border of trees along the two-lane blacktop, camouflaging the black sedans parked beneath. Two men stood nearby, speaking in the subdued and measured tones of men well versed in clandestine meetings. The larger of the two ground a cigarette out with the sole of his shoe. "I want him out of the race, if he wins; we lose control of the Senate."
The smaller man nodded. "What do you want me to tell the President?"
"Nothing…" the larger man said. "If he shows any signs of making trouble, remind him that he never really had any say anyway."
Does a shadow government exist? Have the powerful become the brokers of our existence, trading peace, war, and money to secure their positions?"

* All music and vocal production plus performances are reported as composed and recorded by Sekrett Scilensce, who is also a collaborator on many other developments related to literary and video-game publishing.

Alongside the rollouts of extended offerings under the MMP Publishing (Kuneo Koei) brand, Sekrett Scilensce states, "The Rapman's Attire" should not be viewed as a competitor to record-label and music-publisher catalogues.

"Listening pleasure is what we guarantee," composer and producer Sekrett Scilensce said. "We are honored and proud to serve Rap-music production with flavorings of classical, R&B, and electronic styling. In the end, bringing back the styles of Freestyle, New Jack Swing, and High-NRG with modern Hip-Hop is a blast."

The current scheduling for releases from "The Rapman's Attire" are listed as "In5" (February 2010), "Whose Watching?" (March 2010) to be followed by "Control" (April 2010) and "The Wasteland" (May 2010); additional releases are listed into November but have been labeled for extended announcement after May 2010.

Readers and listeners interested in learning more about "The Rapman's Attire" and "IN5" can visit the following webpage:
"I N 5" (The Rapman's Attire) [Single]
All materials are also reported as readily licensable for film, TV, and video-game productions.

About Kuneo Koei:
Kuneo Koei is a Publisher (and Developer) of creative writing productions and multi-genre music catalogues, primarily serving the libraries of MMP Publishing (creative writing brand) and Sekrett Scilensce Assoc. (music entertainment brand).

MusicGorilla Partners With MusicDish For Live Showcase Series Opportunity

Website: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick_button[...]
Music: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=331986219875

MusicGorilla.com is taking submissions for their upcoming Showcase Series at Treasure Island (413 E. 6th street) in Austin, TX March 17th - 20th during the most important week in Music!

MusicGorilla is guaranteeing 2 slots for artists submitting to perform at their upcoming Showcase Series through MusicDish/Mi2N. There is a $25.00 non-refundable submission fee for all non MusicGorilla members to helps cover costs associated with putting on the showcase.

Submit to perform at the Showcase Series clicking on this 'PayNow' link.
Name of band/artist.
Band/artists's Myspace or Sonicbids URL.
Band/artist's Hometown.
Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email Address.
One time non-refundable $25 submission fee.

If you are selected to play at this showcase by MusicGorilla.com, you will be notified with the date and time that MusicGorilla.com has selected for you to play. The showcase is open to the public and will take place at Treasure Island 413 E. 6th street in Austin, TX. A Backline will be provided in the form of 2 Guitar amps, 1 Bass amp and a drum kit.

Artists will not receive compensation or travel expenses to play at the showcase, and are responsible for procuring their own travel arrangements and hotel.

Information on MusicGorilla.com Artist Membership:
Music Gorilla works with unsigned artists with original material to get you heard by record labels, music supervisors, publishers and other Industry reps. Our artist members receive free film/tv and songwriting submissions, they are eligible for Live Label Showcases and MTV's catalog and much more! Some successes include signings to Labels, Songwriting and Publishing deals, and placement on various films and television shows.
http://www.musicgorilla.com/artist_registration.asp

YORKSHIRE SXSW PARTY @ British Music Embassy / SXSW, Austin, Texas - 18th March 2010: 12-3 Pm

Website: http://www.musicyorkshire.com

From the region of the UK that brought you Jarvis Cocker, Kaiser Chiefs, Corinne Bailey Rae and the Arctic Monkeys, Timeless Music Project and Chocolate Fireguard presents .....

YORKSHIRE SXSW PARTY!

Thursday 18th March 2010, 11.30 am - 3 pm @ British Music Embassy, Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas. Featuring:

One Night Only + Grammatics + Slow Club
+ The Crookes + Middleman

For up to date information and registration details check www.musicyorkshire.com

ONE NIGHT ONLY: Helmsley's One Night Only return to live activity with their first visit to the USA. The band have just finished the follow up to their huge top 10 debut "Started A Fire" and are set to kick off what is set to be a massive album in style at this years SXSW festival. Get down to witness a band coming of age! www.myspace.com/onenightonlyonline

GRAMMATICS: Grammatics make cultured, artistic pop music. Their debut album (March 09) received widespread critical acclaim, and they went on to play Leeds & Reading in August and support Bloc Party throughout October. They are currently working on their second album. www.myspace.com/grammatics

THE CROOKES: The Crookes world is nostalgic, romantic and melodic, telling kitchen-sink inspired stories of life and love to a backdrop of 80s indie classicism and 60s pop beats. www.myspace.com/thecrookesmusic

SLOW CLUB: Sheffield's Slow Club (Moshi Moshi Records) are defined by a their own distinct and powerful partnership. Charles with bruised vocal, rasping guitar and disarming lightness of touch; Rebecca with her dash of Northern Soul and sharp wit, playing stand up drums amid a wild array of percussive apparatus - wooden chairs, glass bottles, and spoons. These two are more than charming anti-folk troubadours; they are the real thing. www.myspace.com/slowclub

MIDDLEMAN: Leeds based Middleman effortlessly splice infectious song writing with driving guitar riffs, heavy beats and bass-lines and poetry-slammed vocals. Middleman are known for their contagious choruses, carefully crafted lyrics and ability to harness a multitude of influences, yet skilfully mould them into a sizzling sound that is uniquely their own. www.myspace.com/middlemanpop

SPONSOR: NORTHERNNET proves that it's fast up North with its high speed symmetric broadband network (up to 1 Gbps). NorthernNet is available to businesses as a direct connection and, for the first time ever, as pay-as-you-go via 17 Media Access Bureaux. www.northernnet.co.uk

MORE YORKSHIRE SXSW SHOWCASES:
www.musicyorkshire.com/live-2010.php

Other Yorkshire bands advertised as showcasing at other events during SXSW include Serious Sam Barrett, Standard Fare, Black Spiders, Alvarez Kings, LR Rockets, Findlay Brown, In the Nursery, Scars on 45 and Kava Kava (whose singer Pat Fulgoni has again organised the Yorkshire SXSW Party as part of his work with "Timeless Music Project"). More information on these artists and their showcases can be found on www.musicyorkshire.com (updated as we receive the information). T.M.P. will further support these artists, featuring them on this year's promo only compilation "Independent Sounds of Yorkshire & the Humber 2010" to be handed out to music industry delegates attending SXSW. Yorkshire will also be a partner in the British Music Industry stand at the Austin Convention Centre.

Timeless Music Project would like to thank the sponsors / funders / partners: NorthernNet, Yorkshire Forward, Screen Yorkshire, UK Trade and Investment Yorkshire and the Arts Council without whom this work at SXSW would not have been possible. For more information on the initiative: www.musicyorkshire.com/about-us.php

ABOUT SXSW www.sxsw.com

SXSW is arguably the most important US music conference for breaking UK music - helping to launch the careers of the Kaiser Chiefs, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae to name a few. Following the success of last year's event which showcased local acts the Wild Beasts, Sky Larkin, Rolo Tomassi, Talk To Angels and Paul Marshall (Lone Wolf) to packed music industry crowds, Timeless Music Project has (with the assistance of Screen Yorkshire and Yorkshire Forward) secured last minute sponsorship from NorthernNet in order to showcase Helmsley's One Night Only, Sheffield's Slow Club and The Crookes, Leeds bands Grammatics and Middleman at the prestigious British Music Embassy venue, Austin, Texas

Press people: for further information / photos contact Dee: info@chocolatefireguard.co.uk