Latest news releases for Entertainment Consumer Audio from Billboard Publicity Wire 2009-11-07T18:51:48Z http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/bbconsumeraudio.xml 2009-10-23T14:57:11Z GameSoundCon 2009 adds Rock Band Network Training Sessions to its San Francisco conference agenda. Two days of new GameSoundCon sessions will show musicians, publishers and record labels how to author their original recordings into gameplay files and sell their music as playable Rock Band tracks through the newly created Rock Band Music Store. GameSoundCon San Francisco will be held on November 13 and 14 at Pyramind in downtown San Francisco. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/rock/band/prweb3082714.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/rock/band/prweb3082714.htm 2009-10-16T16:53:03Z Internet Video Archive announced today that it has signed an agreement with ARTISTdirect Internet Group (ADIG)for distribution of independent label music videos online. The agreement adds IVA's deep catalog of music videos to ARTISTdirect's deep catalog of music resulting in a compelling new offering to the 12 million-plus unique visitors to the ARTISTdirect Network. The agreement also includes movie previews which will be rolled out later in the year. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3063344.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3063344.htm 2009-09-23T11:12:47Z Stevie Ray Vaughan Release Kicks Off Six Week Countdown to Wolfgang's Vault Launch of Hundreds of Download Concerts (PRWeb Sep 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2918624.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2918624.htm 2009-09-15T12:58:41Z Composer, filmmaker, director and solo performer Mikel Rouse will release his new album, Gravity Radio (Exit Music 1012) on Tuesday, November 3 on iTunes and at all major retailers. He will celebrate with a special album release performance at Galapagos Art Space (16 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY) on Friday, October 23 at 8pm. Mr. Rouse will be joined onstage by his band, special guests ACME (American Contemporary Music Ensemble) and TONY nominated/OBIE Award winner Veanne Cox. New work by acclaimed video artist Cliff Baldwin will be projected throughout the performance. A live performance of Gravity Radio will tour to New Orleans, New York, Illinois, North Carolina, Toronto, Ireland, and Spain in 2010.Gravity Radio features music for string quartet, singers, guitarist, bass, drums and keyboard soaring above and intertwining with ethereal shortwave radio static. Through this texture, a voice (that of Veanne Cox) cuts intermittently with scattershot reports from the AP newswire. The result is familiar and comforting, yet oddly unsettling. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mikelrouse/gravityradio/prweb2884294.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mikelrouse/gravityradio/prweb2884294.htm 2009-09-08T06:24:27Z Nimbit/Facebook combination provides complete solution for direct-to-fan monetization and viral marketing, powering new model for entire music industry. (PRWeb Sep 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/MyStoreforFacebook/909/prweb2844074.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/MyStoreforFacebook/909/prweb2844074.htm 2009-08-25T12:04:59Z BLUE DREAM -- recorded with Grammy® Award-winning producer Will Ackerman and featuring Luka Bloom, T-Bone Wolk, and Heather Rankin - will join exclusive ranks on SA-CD. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2789184.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2789184.htm 2009-08-03T11:34:11Z GameSoundCon Los Angeles 2009 will feature legendary HALO composer and Bungie Audio Director Marty O'Donnell as its Keynote Speaker. GameSoundCon features two days of seminars and sessions on video game music, video game sound design and working in the game audio industry. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/game/sound/prweb2710824.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/game/sound/prweb2710824.htm 2009-06-30T16:34:56Z Ju-Taun, most notable for their exuberant, richly orchestrated, fusion of vintage soul and contemporary R&B/Pop, have announced the release of their highly-anticipated debut album, Love Changes Things, available June 30th worldwide. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2592474.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2592474.htm 2009-06-18T15:05:05Z SoundCon LLC, is announcing the creation of GameSoundCon, a video game music and sound conference for the professional audio community. GameSoundCon features two concentrated days of seminars and panel sessions for the professional audio community teaching the essentials of game audio creation and production. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Game/Music/prweb2543724.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Game/Music/prweb2543724.htm 2009-05-06T22:23:20Z Event salutes State of Mississippi's contribution to music performances by Grammy greats including Charley Pride, Dorothy Moore, Pinetop Perkins, Williams Brothers, Eddie Cotton, Nanette Workman, Eden Brent, Brandon Bennett, James Burton and Paul Overstreet. Joey Lauren Adams co-hosts with Overstreet. Governor Haley Barbour hosts; sponsored by Peavey Electronics. Event takes place in Tunica, MS, near Memphis, on Thursday, May 28. (PRWeb May 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2398514.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2398514.htm 2009-04-17T06:24:07Z Blue Coast Records (an audiophile music group known for the Ultimate in Recording Quality) recorded, uploaded and distributed worldwide two live performances by Keith Greeninger (winner of the Telluride Songwriter Contest), Chris Kee (bassist with Houston Jones), and Brain (drummer from Guns N Roses). Produced by Cookie Marenco, one of the designers of the E.S.E. recording technique, these performances offer the high end listener access to live music in a high resolution format. (PRWeb Apr 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2327594.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2327594.htm 2009-04-06T13:25:39Z DRM-Free MP3s from all major labels now offered to Neurotic Media's client network with variable retail prices. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/neuroticmedia/variablepricing/prweb2303884.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/neuroticmedia/variablepricing/prweb2303884.htm 2009-03-18T06:40:33Z World's Stock Imagery and Video Sales Leader Offers Industry's Easiest Way to Purchase all Types of Multimedia Under One Account. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2245454.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2245454.htm 2009-03-17T10:59:54Z Memphis indie record label, Massey Records, and rockers Finding Jimmy Hoffa release their debut "Southern Hospitality". Album is now available on iTunes. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2241654.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2241654.htm 2009-03-17T15:26:10Z Percy Romeo Miller has put his entertainment career on hold to do something that no other teen entertainer has done... go to college, play basketball, and win the PAC-10 Championship ring. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2243844.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2243844.htm 2009-03-06T19:12:07Z Romeo's single "Get Low Wit It" featuring Akon made an astounding radio debut this week. Not only did it quickly claim the #1 Most Added Song by radio stations on the Top 40 Charts but also soared to #80 on the Top 100 Hottest Singles Chart. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2215184.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2215184.htm 2009-03-04T00:32:27Z French Jazz singer Raquel Bitton celebrates renowned Latin composers in her hot new French/Latin Jazz recording - Boleros. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2205924.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2205924.htm 2009-02-18T13:03:27Z Done with DRM Debates: Gotham Gathering Features Music Industry's Future Leaders Offering Business Innovations as Alternatives to Piracy (PRWeb Feb 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2113184.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2113184.htm 2009-02-13T19:21:26Z The long awaited debut of OpenMusicWire.com officially launched today. Not just another Free Music Download website, MusiK1 created OpenMusicWire.com as a heavily blog driven web property that posts music reviews on chosen tracks that are suggested for programming and/or editorial consideration through its network of affiliates. The site has also teamed up with a handful of content providers and content delivery partners ready to support its cause. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/OpenMusicWire_Launch_PR/2-3-2009/prweb1920504.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/OpenMusicWire_Launch_PR/2-3-2009/prweb1920504.htm 2009-02-06T16:17:04Z Shane's tracks have shown early signs of success through various online social networking mega sites where Shane's songs have reached over 1,500,000 plays. This also holds true as Shane's plays continue to grow at a screaming pace. Shane's popularity grows as his CD "Dangerous" continues getting global attention via the internet. Type in Shane Anderson, "Dangerous" online and you will see the explosion of interest that this CD is attracting. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Dangerous/album/prweb1945874.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Dangerous/album/prweb1945874.htm 2009-01-31T16:34:14Z Music and Technology Leaders to Gather at Top Industry Event (PRWeb Feb 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1943874.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1943874.htm 2008-12-07T11:42:00Z Brain, drummer for Guns N' Roses launches his official website, Brainbeatz.com and a Video Instructional called, "Brain Has Made The Worst Drum Instructional DVD Ever". Beatz played by Brain are available for download at CD Quality. Concert footage, short films, music and downloads can be viewed at the new website along with a newsletter signup. Wiki aficionados world wide should update their pages with the new official website url. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1714724.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1714724.htm 2008-11-21T18:37:58Z "Love Shines", an anthem for Equality and Justice- is given freely to the world on November 24 via MP3 download (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1655274.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1655274.htm 2008-11-24T05:00:22Z Critically acclaimed Cash Money/Universal Motown Records recording artist Lil Wayne announces the kickoff of the “I Am Music Tour” on December 14th in Miami. T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson are scheduled to join him on the road. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/lil_wayne/center_december/prweb1661844.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/lil_wayne/center_december/prweb1661844.htm 2008-11-20T05:05:02Z Upfront/Konvict/SRC/Universal Motown multi-platinum selling artist, producer and entrepreneur, Akon, announced today that his third album – Freedom – will be available on “slotMusic™”, a new form of DRM-free MP3 music on a microSD card beginning Tuesday, December 2nd - the same date his album will be released digitally and on CD. The new slotMusic card will give fans a chance to enjoy Akon’s album in a variety of ways and on a host of devices - from their microSD-enabled mobile phones to their computers and MP3 players. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/album_freedom/slotmusic_card/prweb1646404.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/album_freedom/slotmusic_card/prweb1646404.htm 2008-11-20T07:15:02Z Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the unique music award categories and nominees for MOST DEMANDED - The Music Choice Video On Demand Awards, the first-ever Video On Demand awards show. This December, the awards show, hosted by Geffen Records recording artists Jessica and Janelle Martinez of Prima J, will be available in four parts on Music Choice On Demand, the #1 free video-on-demand (VOD) network in the country. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/most_demanded/prweb1646844.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/most_demanded/prweb1646844.htm 2008-11-14T11:50:01Z Best Buy: (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619274.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619274.htm 2008-11-14T12:15:01Z Best Buy: (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619444.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619444.htm 2008-10-30T14:15:24Z ALBUM IN STORES NOVEMBER 4, 2008 “4 Stars”-People Magazine “The Verdict: The Renaissance marks a return to form that rivals Q-Tip’s best work on Tribe’s beloved 1993 album, ‘Midnight Marauders’,” – The Los Angeles Times “With Kanye and Lupe taking cues from his style, it would seem to be Tip’s time again. But rather than cash in, he goes his own way: on his mind, war woes and spiritual forces.” – Maxim “With The Renaissance, the Abstract Poetic MC may have rediscovered his groove.” – SPIN (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/available_digitally/digitally_now/prweb1551904.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/available_digitally/digitally_now/prweb1551904.htm 2008-10-27T12:35:26Z Dell today introduced the Inspiron™ Mini 12, a small, easy-to-carry Internet companion that you can fine tune to fit your specific needs and deeds. Like its counterpart the Inspiron Mini 9, the Mini 12 is ideal for teens, tweens, travelers and “Tweeters” to surf the Web1, chat with friends, blog, stream content, upload photos or enjoy online videos, music and games. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1534304.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1534304.htm 2008-10-26T17:00:24Z Dell today introduced the Inspiron™ Mini 12, a small, easy-to-carry Internet companion that you can fine tune to fit your specific needs and deeds. Like its counterpart the Inspiron Mini 9, the Mini 12 is ideal for teens, tweens, travelers and “Tweeters” to surf the Web1, chat with friends, blog, stream content, upload photos or enjoy online videos, music and games. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1529884.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1529884.htm 2008-10-20T15:16:50Z Arrica Rose's hit song "Uh-Huh" from her latest record "La La Lost" will be featured on NBC's Lipstick Jungle on Wednesday, October 22nd. In light of this feature, Arrica Rose teamed up with Platinum-selling/Award-winning producer Jeff Savage and released the "Uh-Huh Remix" EP now available worldwide exclusively on iTunes. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1501004.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1501004.htm 2008-10-20T17:02:52Z Local Favorites Paperback Hero show that hard work and persistence count in winning hotly contested Los Angeles Radio Station Band Competition (PRWeb Oct 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1476374.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1476374.htm 2008-10-14T08:00:03Z As winter approaches, outdoor enthusiasts everywhere are gearing up for the coming season. REI has launched REIGoPlaylist.com, a website offering the complimentary download of a 10-song playlist not found anywhere else, to inspire snow sports and music lovers alike. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/snow_sports/soundtrack_now/prweb1471584.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/snow_sports/soundtrack_now/prweb1471584.htm 2008-10-10T05:30:03Z Rarely does a young artist make an entrance as confident, well-rounded and flawless as SRP/SRC/Universal Motown singer-songwriter SHONTELLE. Her debut single “T-Shirt” has zoomed into the top 30 of iTunes most-downloaded Top Songs chart, and within a month of release to radio, has rammed the national Top 20 in pop-formatted airplay, spinning at over 150 mainstream Top 40 and rhythmic-crossover radio stations across America. The serene and sensual “T-Shirt” video clip has drawn over 1.1 million audio streams on the artist’s MySpace.com page and a similar number of video hits on YouTube.com. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/debut_album/battle_cry/prweb1454774.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/debut_album/battle_cry/prweb1454774.htm 2008-10-08T14:06:45Z Stunning U.S. debut "Cruel Guards" in stores now (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1447484.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1447484.htm 2008-10-01T06:22:46Z The "New Kid on the Block" is breaking out of the Orlando, Florida entertainment scene. Michael Cammarata, the President and Founder of (CMI) Cammarata Management, is a successful entrepreneur who is increasing the opportunities of young, talented musicians and actors. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1409594.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1409594.htm 2008-10-01T14:00:09Z Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the launch of ‘Rocktober’, a month-long programming & marketing campaign dedicated to Rock’s hottest established and emerging artists. The long list of featured artists and bands includes Slipknot, All American Rejects, Pete Wentz, Three Days Grace, and Unearth. Music Choice will offer Originals, video premieres, video playlists, and a selection of classic videos & DVD clips throughout the month of October to watch on its free On Demand network and its free online music service. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm 2008-09-21T21:10:02Z Leaders in music, retail and flash memory technology today announced they’re bringing consumers an innovative, new physical music format, dubbed “slotMusic™.” microSD™ cards will soon be made available with pre-loaded, high quality, DRM-free MP3 music of top artists from EMI Music, SONY BMG, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. A selection of slotMusic cards will first be available at brick-and-mortar and online stores throughout the U.S., including Best Buy and Wal-Mart, with Europe to follow. A complete list of slotMusic albums, availability and pricing will be announced in time for the coming holiday season. SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), inventor of the ubiquitous microSD format, is leading the technology development behind slotMusic. (PRWeb Sep 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/group/prweb1366824.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/group/prweb1366824.htm 2008-09-17T04:00:17Z A recent study of more than 1,000 people conducted by KRC Research and iStockphoto, the world’s royalty-free multimedia sales leader, revealed that 33 percent of Americans are using downloaded digital content, but nearly 30 percent are unaware that permission may be required for its use. This lack of awareness spikes to 38 percent among Americans in both the 18–24 and 65 and older age groups. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/americans/percent/prweb1346814.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/americans/percent/prweb1346814.htm