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Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Laurie, Mariska Hargitay Among Nominees for 11th Annual PRISM Awards Nominees for the 11th Annual PRISM Awards reflect the entertainment industry's commitment to accurate depiction of health and social issues, according to Melissa Rivers, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) Board Director. The PRISM Awards are for productions and performances featuring the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health. Rivers joined EIC President & CEO Brian Dyak in announcing the nominations. Recipients will be announced at a ceremony to be held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 24th. - 2007-03-13

Bathtubmusic.com Makes Splash with New Indie Music Website and Artist-Focused Approach Bathtubmusic.com, a premier music site for independent artists selling DRM FREE downloadable music and CDs, announced the relaunch of their website with a new look and features. But behind the cosmetic changes lies a renewed focus on meeting the changing needs of today's independent artist. - 2007-03-13

2 Attachment New Female Vocal Beauty Takes On Male-Dominated Crossover Classical Genre Valencia Vas, a classically trained soprano, releases her debut album singing diverse lyrics set against soundtrack-like symphonic backgrounds. - 2007-03-08

1 Attachment "The Goal" Takes the World by Storm: Independent Family Film Gains Strong Distribution in Asian Markets Independent award-winning film "The Goal" picked up for international distribution by Maverick Entertainment. The family friendly, sports based inspirational film being recognized after having received 6 international awards and recognition. - 2007-03-06

1 Attachment Musicrypt's Q4 Revenues Up 60% and Independent Label Growth Up 159% DMDS Becoming De Facto Standard For Media Delivery To Radio And Press Outlets - 2007-03-06

Music and Entertainment Industry Veterans Charles Attal, Paul Korzilius, Randy Phillips and Larry Waks Join FameCast Advisory Board FameCast, the first online talent contest designed to find America's best new artists, today announced Charles Attal, of Charles Attal Presents and C3 Presents, Paul Korzilius, manager of super-star rock group Bon Jovi, Randy Phillips, president & CEO of AEG Live and Larry Waks, partner at Jackson Walker LLP have joined the company's Advisory Board. - 2007-03-06

Schizophrenology Surpasses 20,000 Downloads Since Releasing Last Year Over 7,000 Physical Copies Of Their Debut Now Sold To-Date Schizophrenology, the second record by Indie rock nitwits The Majestic Twelve recently surpassed 20,000 downloads in February. The band self-released the record for free via download last July. Spurred by releasing their second disc for free, fans have come back and bought over 7,000 physical copies of their debut record direct from their website. - 2007-03-05

1 Attachment Chicago-Based Beatfolk Band Releases 'The Hi-Jacked Generation' Hot Heels Records, the Chicago-based Beatfolk band that has been described as a cross between Jack Kerouac, Sonic Youth, and Bob Dylan, is releasing full-length album, "The Hi-Jacked Generation." - 2007-03-01

4 Attachment The Journey to Evolution of the Blood Star has Transformed Norine Braun The mere listen to Norine Braun's new release "Evolution of the Blood Star" one will begin the expedition to self discovery, and as each song filters into the soul, your own fate is realized. Braun's music and lyrics are uplifting, kind and soft-spoken, as if an authentic conversation between two people. - 2007-03-01

1 Attachment Musicrypt And Pando Join Forces for Fastest Web Delivery of Video And Audio Files DMDS Hybrid Technology To Enable The Fastest Secure Digital Delivery Of TV Spots & Music Videos - 2007-02-28

4 Attachment Walrus' Classic Rock Album, "Uncovered," Now Indexed on Pandora.com The debut CD by the classic rock band Walrus has been catalogued by Pandora.com, an online streaming radio station powered by the Music Genome Project. Rock 'n' roll lovers can create a customized music stream on this music discovery service to hear songs from The Walrus CD, "Uncovered," and the music of other bands whose musical DNA is similar to The Walrus. Pandora.com has linked the Walrus musical DNA with that of Barenaked Ladies and Tim Reid. - 2007-02-26

5 Attachment iNDiGO TV, NYC-Official Launch Party March 10th, 2007 iNDiGO TV celebrates launch with 4 indie bands and Talent Search Finals. - 2007-02-23

1 Attachment Musicrypt Reports 500% Growth in U.S. Song Deliveries Deliveries via DMDS to U.S. destinations increase 500% in Q4 over Q1 2006 - 2007-02-14

THE PIGS Offer Free Download for Valentine's Day "Sweetheart" Available 2/14 for One-Day Only Alt rockers, THE PIGS, will make "Sweetheart" from their CD, OINK! available as a free download for Valentine's Day. The link will be live for one-day only, February 14 at www.disturbingmusic.com/dnlds/sweetheart. - 2007-02-12

Heartland New Single, "Southern Frame Of Mind" debuts at #9 Heartland's new, single "Southern Frame Of Mind" debuts at #9 in the internet based chart, soundclick. Heartland members, Barry Templeton, Mark Carman, Ron Kohlman, and Barry Mc Lawhorn shine with a strong vocal presentation on a truly spectacular song. A superb song for Heartland to cross into another genre. It Rocks! - 2007-02-12

2 Attachment Majestic Twelve Singer Kenyata Sullivan Gets Book Deal In addition to writing and recording songs for the third Majestic Twelve album due this fall, lead singer Kenyata Sullivan is developing a book about his experiences in the underground music scene to be released around the same time. - 2007-02-08

Bishop T.D. Jakes' Announces New Recording Venture With Rhino/WEA Entertainment This press release discusses Bishop Jakes' new distribution venture with Rhino Records and announces the forthcoming March 20, 2007 CD release of his Potter's House Choir. - 2007-02-07

Music Choice Announces the Winner of their Nationwide Search for Undiscovered Talent Unsigned indie rock band "Infidels" to be featured on Music Choice's popular original program, 'Fresh Crops.' Best New Artist Grammy Nominees James Blunt, Chris Brown, and Corinne Bailey Rae were all featured on 'Fresh Crops' in 2006. - 2007-02-07

Highly Respected Sound Engineer Launches Indie Record Label Urban Melodic Records debuts with 19-year-old pop/urban diva Emily Jackson. - 2007-02-05

The BusBoys Ready "Sex, Love and Rock & Roll" for Digital Delivery: Iconic Rockers' 1st single, "It Must be Saturday Night" Available as 2-Week Free Download Beginning February 16 '80s sensation, The BusBoys will release tracks from "Sex, Love and Rock & Roll" beginning in February. Band leapt into mainstream with on-screen performance of their classic "The Boys Are Back In Town" in Eddie Murphy's film debut, Paramount's blockbuster, "48 HRS." First single, "It Must Be Saturday Night" will be available as free download beginning February 16 at www.busboys.com. - 2007-01-31

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