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The Vanishing Black Male and a Call to Recording Artists
Called the #1 Black documentary of 2005 by syndicated movie critic Kam Williams, The Vanishing Black Male is a thought-provoking documentary that encourages African American men and women to discuss problems and solutions. 2007-01-08

Historical Feat for the Dynamic Duo Wisin & Yandel   Wisin & Yandel, proclaimed "The Historical Duo", accomplished a pinnacle feat in their career during 2006 by placing an extraordinary 14 tracks on the Billboard charts according to the prestigious music industry magazine. 2007-01-08

Dj Demonixx -- ElectroAcidFunk Vol. 6 (Black Magic Records USA/ Journees Music)
This release, EAF6, is the long-awaited debut electronic mixed mayhem from New Orleans' godfather, Dj Demonixx. This is an otherworldly hybrid of some of the hottest breakbeat and electro-house tracks to break out of the underground with a special, supernatural remix treatment. Caution: Listening to this album will make you want to pierce your naughty parts ... 2007-01-07

FameCast and Charles Attal Presents to Host Open Casting Call at Stubbs January 20-21, 2007
FameCast, the first online talent contest designed to find America's best new artists, today announced that with the help of Charles Attal Presents & Stubbs BBQ, will be hosting an open casting call to find Austin's best new bands and artists. The open casting call will take place at Stubbs BBQ on Saturday and Sunday, January 20-21, 2007. 2007-01-06

Berkleemusic Becomes the World's Largest Online Music College
With over 11,000 students online, a diverse worldwide student body and record enrollment, all indications are that musicians are gravitating towards online study with Berklee. 2007-01-05

Music and Sports Continue to Merge With another NBA Hip Hop Collaboration   Following in the footsteps of Black Eyed Peas and Fort Minor, live hip hop group Wylde Bunch will be featured on ESPN's NBA pre-game show telecasts with their new anthem "On Top". 2007-01-03

Comin Atcha Distribution Inks Deal with Gospel Artist Montrel Darrett
Comin Atcha Distribution announces the signing of Gospel Artist, Songwriter and Producer Montrel Darrett and his new label, Oasis Music Group to a distribution deal. 2007-01-03

Bob Baker Launches New Indie Music Marketing Insiders Club   The author of "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook" offers independent artists, managers, promoters, record label owners, and music service providers a Quick Access Guest Pass to his new indie music promotion resources web site, www.MusicMarketingInsiders.com 2007-01-02

Super Warriors, Super Champions and Super Film & TV Stars Converge In Atlantic City, for a Super Time for All
For the 7th time in as many years The Action Mega Martial Arts Weekend will assemble the world's largest array of enthusiasts, celebrities, champions and leading authorities in what is a diverse worldwide industry. In attendance will be world movers and shakers from each of the market segments that make up modern martial arts. Represented include major film companies, TV, and Film Celebrities, World champion Fighters, and World Masters of Renowned Fame 2006-12-28

Walrus' Classic Rock Album, "Uncovered," Now Available on iTunes   The debut CD by The Walrus, one of the Pacific Northwest's favorite classic rock bands, is now available at iTunes where Baby Boomers and other rock 'n' roll lovers can buy a song or the whole album with their iTunes gift certificates. "Uncovered," a CD of 11 original songs in the classic rock style, is available for 99 cents a song or $9.99 for the whole album at http://www.apple.com/itunes/. 2006-12-26

Abacast's Next Generation Radio Streaming Ad Injection System Released
Abacast an industry leader in creating unique and effective streaming technologies, has released the next generation in its streaming ad injection technology, AIS 2.0, for injecting content (ads, music, PSA, station ID, etc.) into live streaming media to replace content (ads, syndicated programs, licensed sports programming, etc.) that can not be played online. This patent pending technology is the key to enabling terrestrial radio stations to stream their broadcasts online legally, more profitably, and alleviating AFTRA related concerns. 2006-12-22

'What is INDIE?' Named Top Indie Release of 2006
Indie-Music.com Names "What is INDIE?" DVD/CD among Top 25 Indie Releases of the past year; announcement comes on the heals of a major licensing deal for "What is INDIE?" with the National Film Board of Canada. 2006-12-22

New Subscriber Data Shows Great Interest in Mobile Music and Social Networking Services on Cell Phones   phling!® helps operators build ARPU based on teen mobile music and social networking trends 2006-12-21

Pyxix Introduces Three New Broadband Entertainment Channels   DocuPyx.com Premieres With Documentaries From Around The World 2006-12-21

DocuPyx.com, New Documentary Broadband Channel From Pyxix, Showcases Winning Documentaries And Video Reports From Around The World   Pyxix™, the Los Angeles based diversified global media company, today premiered the DocuPyx.com™ Documentary Channel™, showcasing the winning work of documentary filmmakers and video journalists. 2006-12-21

Christmas Comes Early to STAR 99.1 Families   When STAR 99.1 announced the start of their annual Christmas Prayers program, letters poured in to the station with requests for help. 2006-12-21

CbuJ Entertainment Rises from Ashes of Bayside Distribution and Tower Records Inferno
Indie label reports a near 500% increase in acquired catalog since the highly publicized liquidation of Bayside Distribution and Tower Records in October of this year. 2006-12-20

From Brooklyn to Billboard: Indie Group T-Weaponz Debuts on Billboard Charts
T-Weaponz's new single "Dem Boyz" featuring Trae and Shamrock debuts number 7 (HOT SHOT) on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip Hop Singles Sales and number 44 Hot Singles Sales. Rising in sales and radio play, the single has earned almost 1,000 spins nationally. 2006-12-20

Wisin and Yandel Close 2006 with Three Nominations from Premios Lo Nuestro and a Dynamic Work Schedule   Wisin and Yandel's career continues to skyrocket, with the Duo that is making history attaining greater recognition in the music industry and dominating the top positions in the charts. 2006-12-19

New Folk-Rock Artist Jeff Epstein Releases First CD
Jeff Epstein, an acoustic folk-rock musician based in the Baltimore/Washington area, has released his first CD, "It's Not A Fantasy." 2006-12-19

Pepsi Arena in Albany, NY Gets New Name -- Beginning January 1, 2007 Arena to be Named Times Union Center
Pepsi Arena will be renamed effective January 1, 2007. Albany County's agreement with Pepsi expires on December 31, 2006. 2006-12-18

Public Enemy’s Professor Griff and Independent Artist SoulPhood Collaborate on New Track Exclusively Available on BurnLounge
BurnLounge, the world's first fan-driven digital music service, announced today that Professor Griff of Public Enemy has teamed with independent artist SoulPhood and released a new single entitled, “Do Your Thing,” exclusively available through BurnLounge. 2006-12-18

Make Your Music Website a Selling Machine - Free Conference Call with Julie Blake and Bob Baker
Make Your Music Website a Selling Machine - Free Conference Call with Julie Blake and Bob Baker. Packed with creative Indie music promotion strategies. Click here to register. You'll learn easy-to-apply, proven strategies on how to attract more fans, powerful selling techniques to increase your sales and discover incredibly effective low-cost/no-cost marketing strategies. 2006-12-15

Multi-Platinum Hip-Hop Icon -- BOW WOW -- Featured Artist of the Month on the Music Choice Multi-Platform Network   Music Choice On Demand in January to Feature a Hot Video List Hosted by Bow Wow, A Revealing Interview Exposing the Personal Side of the Artist and Footage from our Road Trip with Bow Wow beginning in January. 2006-12-15

Entertainment Attorney, Nick Nanton, Awarded GRAMMY® Vote by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Orlando, Florida Based Entertainment Attorney, Nick Nanton, awarded GRAMMY® vote by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 2006-12-15

Survivor Cook Islands' Sekou Bunch To Debut His New "Survivor" Single Live, December 17th on The Show's Season Finale; New Single and Album - The Next Level - Set For Release
Survivor Cook Islands' Sekou Bunch To Debut His New "Survivor" Single Live, December 17th on The Show's Season Finale. New Single and Album - The Next Level - Set For Release. 2006-12-15

'Where There's Smoke', a DreamSinger Multi-Media Project, Creating a Landscape of Healing for Relational Aggression through the Synergy of Word and Song
Demian Yumei, known as 'DreamSinger' in the music world, and author of 'Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes', award winning children's book, continues her work as an advocate for women and children with her new digital multi-media book, 'Where There's Smoke - Healing and Transcending the Fire of Relational Aggression'. Through the written word and four original songs, Demian challenges the misconception surrounding relational aggression or covert bullying, and offers a unique experience in healing and empowerment for women and girls. 2006-12-14

Walker Caine Returns to the Studio for Another Round
Capt. Walker's disappearance after an accident-proned 2006 solo tour has left many fans and industry insiders guessing as to whether or not he would be returning to studio or stage. But Walker Caine has officially returned to the studio at MLA Records to begin serious work on an early 2007 release. 2006-12-14

The Pigs Release Peace Music Video: 'I've Got Santa Claus' on YouTube
The Pigs Promote peace With "I've Got Santa Claus" Video at YouTube and MySpace, Free MP3 download and iPod Drawing and Radio delivery via AirPlay Direct 2006-12-13

Musicrypt Completes Successful Pilot For Advertising Delivery   Musicrypt just finished a successful pilot program with The Gary Group, the leading advertising agency for the music recording industry, based in Los Angeles, California. 2006-12-12