The Palme D'Or of Music - Austin Band, The Black & White Years Rocks MIDEM.
Artist Programmer for MIDEM states, "If MIDEM awarded a Palme D'Or for Music, as the Cannes Film Festival does for film, it would most definitely go to The Black & White Years." Jerry Harrison- produced debut album to be released on February 26th. 2008-02-11

Apes Schedule February and March 2008 Tour Dates to Coincide with Release of New Album
WDC Album Release Party: Friday, February 29 @ Black Cat 2008-02-09

New Sally Anthony Video Sparks Dixie Chicks-Type Controversy   Singer/Songwriter Sally Anthony's new video for her single "So Long" takes a hard look at the past 8 years of the Bush presidency and the result isn't pretty. The video which was released over the objection of her record label and management has received critical praise but has also subjected Anthony to multiple death threats and show cancellations. The video has been viewed over 100,000 times alone this week on sites such as YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYLDP835KCc), Perezhilton, Alternet and others. 2008-02-08

Sunset Urban Record Label Announces New Releases for 2008
Sunset Urban sets up for 2008 with the releases of brand new music recorded for the upstart rap and hip hop label. Artists include: Paula Perry, D'Cyple, Capt. Crunk, B.L.O., Skee, Mugzy, Kingsbridge Dee, Channell and L. Myers 2008-02-07

KickApps Powers Groundbreaking Audience Driven Multi-Platform Show Produced by Endemol UK: 'Upstaged' Online Community Determines Who's Watched and Who Wins in Live Daily Competition   KickApps, the leading on-demand social media platform, today announced that it was selected by the BBC and Endemol UK, part of global entertainment producer Endemol, to power the online community for a groundbreaking multi-platform (online, TV and live) entertainment event called 'Upstaged.' Contenders for the show join the Upstaged community and submit an online proposal at www.bbc.co.uk/upstaged. Their fate, whether they're chosen to appear on the stage and whether they stay on the stage, is decided by the Upstaged online community. 2008-02-06

OurStage Presents the 10,000 Lakes Festival Cosmic Break Tour to Let the Fans Decide
Ten regional midwestern showcases give emerging artists the chance to perform at the 10,000 Lakes Festival 2008. 2008-02-06

Jazz Vocalist Denise Thimes At The White House For Valentine's Day
Jazz vocalist Denise Thimes' international impact continues with an invitation to perform at The White House on Valentine's Day. Joining her in the February 14, 2008 show will be Washington, D.C. musicians Robert Redd on piano, Herman Birney on bass and Lenny Robinson on drums. 2008-02-06

International Vocalist Michael Paige, The New Voice Of Romance, Launches Worldwide Record Campaign   Michael Paige's journey as the New Voice of Romance has just begun. The assortment of Michael's self-titled debut album encompasses love ballads and dance music crossing over to a blend of continental flavors. Michael's style and hands-on approach makes him multi-talented in all aspects of music; writing and publishing his own music, singing in six languages and playing the piano. 2008-02-05

Front Gate Solutions to Debut Dealio™ Web-Based Talent Buyer Software at Concert Industry Consortium
Front Gate Solutions today announced that it will debut Dealio: Talent Buyer™ at the 2008 Concert Industry Consortium in Los Angeles this week. Dealio: Talent Buyer™ is a web-based offer management application that allows talent buyers to easily create and send offers to agents while storing all data so that it is easily accessible and searchable from any PC or Mac computer with Internet connection. Dealio: Booking Agent™ will launch in the coming months. 2008-02-04

Big Fuss Records Welcomes Miss Kristin's 'The Runner' to the New Age of Singles
Evidence is showing the trend now returning toward the recorded single. Never one to wait, Miss Kristin of Big Fuss Records is one of the first out of the gate with the new music delivery methods releasing singles from "The Runner" prior to the full album release. 2008-02-04

Electronic Voodoo: New Alternative Dance Release Features Rock, Rap Legends
"Voodoo Science", the new album from underground electronica veterans 3kStatic, features collaborators from ranks of Public Enemy, Pop Will Eat Itself, Petra, The Orchestra (former members of Electric Light Orchestra, Part II) and more. 2008-02-04

J. K. Coltrain Releases New Tumbleweed In Times Square CD
Colt Records announced that traditional country music singer & songwriter J. K. Coltrains new CD entitled 'Tumbleweed In Times Square' is now available to fans around The World. 2008-02-04

Sunset to Release Videos of Robert Gordon, Tommy Conwell and Reach Around Rodeo Clowns on DVD and as Video Downloads
Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) will allow Amazon's Unbox to release a download-to-burn version of five (5) new Reach Around Rodeo Clowns videos, a Tommy Conwell live performance from 1996 and a rare Robert Gordon live concert - all are due out starting late February. The video downloads will be released on the same days as the official DVD releases. 2008-02-03

"Dandy Kids" Documentary Connects Thousands Around the World - They Are Given a Death Sentence; Many Fight To Give Them Life
Film It Productions, Inc. and Director Darla Rae today announced the overwhelming response to Ms. Rae's new documentary "Dandy Kids". "Dandy Kids" tells the story of Ms. Rae's great nephew, Hunter, who was diagnosed before birth with Dandy Walker Syndrome, a brain malformation of the cerebellum, leading to a variety of health concerns, including autism, heart problems, and spina bifida. While making the film, Ms. Rae came into contact with thousands of families, worldwide, whose children have also been diagnosed with Dandy Walker Syndrome. 2008-02-02

VideoPoke Now Available on Facebook   New widget from Singing Fool puts music back into Valentine's Day. 2008-01-31

It All Started With American Idol in Miami   Singer/songwriter Charity Daw will debut on American Idol-Miami on wednseday, January 30th, 2008. This indy recording artist is truly talented and her vocal cords are force to be reconned with. Ms. Daw, a Cuban-American, will display her skills on Idol. Will Charity make it to Hollywood? 2008-01-31

Naxos of America to Begin Distribution of the Chandos Catalog in April
Award-Winning UK-Based label joins the Naxos Family of Distributed Labels. 2008-01-30

Bright Vision Entertainment Restructures Company; Launches New Website and Signs R&B/Jazz Artist Tia Dae
Tia Dae CD Album Release -- "It's A Nu Dae". Bright Vision Entertainment licensing original hip-hop & R&B songs for film & TV. 2008-01-30

Latest DVD Release from Call Box Teaches Multi-Format High Definition Editing with Apple's Final Cut Pro
Created by Apple Certified Pro instructor and film industry writer Noah Kadner, this DVD provides instruction for digital video professionals on high definition post-production using Apple's Final Cut Pro with cameras from Sony, JVC, Panasonic and Canon. 2008-01-30

The Tubes and The Persuasions Sign Distribution Agreements with Wolfgang's Vault
Wolfgang's Vault, the online destination for live music, announced today agreement with veteran recording artists The Tubes and The Persuasions to distribute archival concert recordings for download at www.WolfgangsVault.com. 2008-01-29

In Ticketing Announces the Appointment of CEO & Founder Steve Weisz to Advisory Board of Trees for the Future   In Ticketing, the premiere global technology company providing ticketing and e-commerce solutions for music, film festivals, venues, and bands, today announced the appointment of CEO & Founder Steve Weisz to the advisory board of Trees for the Future. Since 1989, Trees for the Future has been helping communities around the world plant trees. Through seed distribution, agroforestry training, and in-country programs, they have empowered rural groups to restore tree cover to their lands. Planting trees protects the environment and helps to preserve traditional livelihoods and cultures for generations. Since 2001, In Ticketing has partnered with Trees for the Future and in 2007, In Ticketing created a program to plant one tree for each ticket sold. 2008-01-29

A Night of Louisiana Music to showcase Grammy nominees from across the Bayou State on Saturday, Feb. 9 at The Mint in Los Angeles
Performers will include C.C. Adcock, The Lost Bayou Ramblers, Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience and other special guests 2008-01-26

New 'Neo Eclectic' Music is Breakthrough Sound for Debut CD   'Color Purple' associate conductor Victor Simonson delivers jazz, classical, gospel, opera, smooth jazz and sacred music on one CD. 2008-01-25

Reverend Zen Named Artist of the Year at 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards
Reverend Zen moves into 2008 with Artist of the Year honors from the Los Angeles Music Awards. 2008-01-25