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2 Attachment Vocus Executive to Lead Billboard Publicity Wire's Online Visibility Panel at NYC Music Conference VP Matthew Siegal and music industry veterans Bob Baker and John Taglieri to discuss online music promotion at the 8th Global Entertainment and Media Summit (GEMS) on December 10, 2006. - 2006-12-08

1 Attachment Sheldon Tarsha Breaks Guns N' Roses Connection With Ambitious Effort Acclaimed Rock Vocalist Releases His Solo Debut. - 2006-12-08

Opus 1 Music Library Now Offers Custom Cue Creation In the world of Film and TV music, time is always an issue. For any production, last minute edits, additions and substitutions are the norm. In this business in particular, time is money and quality work is at a premium. When music supervisors need a custom cue, the best in the business turn to Studio City based Opus 1 Music Library for their ultimate satisfaction. - 2006-12-05

AirSpun, Inc. Goes Live with Strong Support from Partners, Radio Stations and Artists AirSpun, Inc. today announced that its web-automated 60-second "Artist Showcase" spots have run on radio stations in six markets nationwide. Bands and artists visiting the airspun.com website are able to browse available 60-second airtime usually reserved for business ads and use it to showcase clips of their music to genre-targeted radio audiences. The company sites strong media and promotional relationships as the reason for their recent success. - 2006-12-05

Alive Records to Release a Trio of New Rock Albums from Black Diamond Heavies, The Bloody Hollies, and Radio Moscow Alive Records proudly announces a trio of upcoming winter releases from Black Diamond Heavies, The Bloody Hollies and Radio Moscow. The debut from southern punk-ass bluesmen Black Diamond Heavies "Every Damn Time" is set for release January 23, 2007. The Bloody Hollies "Who to Trust, Who to Kill, Who to Love," the follow-up to their critically acclaimed Alive Records debut will be released January 23, 2007. Radio Moscow's self-titled debut, produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, will be released February 27, 2007. - 2006-12-04

"Jimmy Flavor" Reggaeton's Urban Latin Sensation is Set to Top Charts Dominican Republic born, Reggaeton and Latin Hip Hop recording artist Jimmy Flavor teams up with the Lindoro Entertainment Group and Two Time Grammy Award Winning Producer Echo & Diesel and 18 year Producer Lincoln to launch Reggaeton's New Urban Latin Sensation. - 2006-12-04

European Radio Recognizes DRZHIVEGAS as the New Direction of Rock & Roll Big-FM, the #1 CHR radio station in Europe / Germany, selects St. Louis based DRZHIVEGAS to be the featured guest on their weekly broadcast "The LA Music Pipeline" airing Sunday Dec. 3. - 2006-12-02

2 Attachment Paparazzi Take Note: Indie Musicians Get Center Stage at indieSolo EyeShout Media Inc is excited to announce the Beta launch of indieSolo.com, a niche music social community that will feature only one band a day. IndieSolo is looking for 365 of the world's best indie artists who are ready to take their music careers to the next level and break out of obscurity. IndieSolo promises to give indie artists free massive worldwide exposure and spotlight attention for one day while making it easy for fans to discover great music. Band auditions for indieSolo.com are now open. - 2006-12-01

8th Global Entertainment and Media Summit Returns to NYC December 9-10 Leading Industry Event Dedicated to Industry Transformation Features Keynotes from Roger Corman, Les Garland, Larry Namer, Michael Harrison - 2006-11-30

4 Attachment Trackbacks Available Classic Rock Album, "Uncovered," Now Available on CDBaby.com A new CD by The Walrus, one of the Pacific Northwest's favorite classic rock bands, is now available online as a holiday gift for Baby Boomers and other rock 'n' roll lovers on your holiday gift list. "Uncovered" is available online for $15 at www.CDBaby.com/cd/walrus, - 2006-11-30

Goombah: Community Drive Music Discovery Launches; Goombah's Taste-Targeted Free Music Creates Efficient Promotional Model Analyzes iTunes™ Libraries to Recommend Tracks from Matching Members Goombah is a free desktop application for music recommendations. It creates an efficient promotional model for all artists and labels to reach their audience regardless of its size. Goombah analyzes each user's iTunes collection and listening behavior and connects them to people and music that precisely match their taste. Users can sample recommendations and purchase them from various online sources, download free, legal MP3s, and browse entire music libraries of matching members and friends. During its five-month beta testing period, Goombah's user-driven music inventory has grown to nearly 5 million unique tracks from which it draws recommendations. - 2006-11-29

US Soldiers in Iraq Get a Little Extra Helping of 'Chutzpah' Courtesy of The Jewish Music Group, Just in Time for the Holidays The U.S Military will get an extra helping of "Chutzpah" with their holiday treats courtesy of Studio City, California based record company, The Jewish Music Group. JMG will ship several hundred CD's from the LA based Hip Hop group to the fighting men and women based in Iraq, set to arrive just in time for the holidays. - 2006-11-29

6 Attachment 15 Minutes Of Fame? The Mosaics Ask 'Will 4 Minutes, 1 Second Do?' Most of us would probably like to see our faces on TV, rogues and vagabonds aside. Even better if you're featured in a music video. So it's not really surprising that there are always plenty of takers when a band needs extras for a video shoot. Perhaps a little less surprising though, when the band offers to fly the said extras half way round the world for their moment of fame. - 2006-11-28

Indie 103.1's "Wreck The Halls" Presented by Helio to Benefit Musicares Map Fund Camp Freddy and Lily Allen To Headline Charity Concert On December 7, Indie 103.1 and recording artists Camp Freddy and Lily Allen will team up for a "Wreck the Halls" concert presented by Helio, to raise funds for the MusiCares MAP FundSM, an organization which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. Wreck the Halls will take place at Avalon Hollywood at 1735 N. Vine in Hollywood, CA and will feature live performances from Camp Freddy, Lily Allen, Drive A and an opening band selected by an on-air contest on Indie 103.1. All artists performing at the concert have committed to donate their time and performance energy to raise money for MusiCares Map Fund. - 2006-11-28

2 Attachment Newest Business-Building Handbook Released Boosting the Indie Music Revolution Peter Spellman releases his newest business-building handbook, "Indie Marketing Power". Expert guidance through the intimidating details of getting noticed in a noisy entertainment world. - 2006-11-27

1 Attachment Tom Rothrock To Release 'Resonator' Debut On Revamped Bong Load Custom Records Label Producer / Composer's solo debut 'Resonator' out January 30th, 2007 on independent label known for launching international recording artist Beck. - 2006-11-22

FameCast Launched as First Online Contest and Social Networking Platform to Find Best New Artists FameCast contestants compete to win a cash prize of $10,000 and worldwide exposure. Social networking platform to connect artists, fans, talent agents & producers alike. FameCast 5 finalist shows to air live during SXSW in Austin, TX. - 2006-11-21

5 Attachment Darryl Worley's 'Here and Now' In Stores Tomorrow: Includes Hit Single, I Just Came Back (From a War) Country star Darryl Worley makes his 903 Music album debut with the release of Here and Now, featuring the emotionally-charged hit single, I Just Came Back (From a War), which is creating a heartfelt reaction from listeners across America and garnering national media attention. - 2006-11-20

1 Attachment Coalition Music Group Releases 'LOS COCOROCOS' "LOS COCOROCOS" is the first release to be launched by indie CMG (Coalition Music Group) distributed by Universal/MOTOWN. - 2006-11-17

1 Attachment Young Band With Royal Bloodline to See First National Release Rock band led by son of original Prince guitarist continues to build national buzz with release of IDN-distributed EP - 2006-11-16

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