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Stephen Michael Apatow's latest track, "If You Loved Me," is an uplifting song that testifies to this artist's passion for humanitarianism and the grassroots fight against poverty. "If You Loved Me" features a driving beat behind ambient synthesized tones and rich chords. The piece builds to a thumping, danceable groove under the heartfelt lyrics. If this tune does one thing, it shows how passionate Apatow is for his music and, more importantly, for his cause.

Listen to "If You Loved Me" on Airplay Direct:http://airplaydirect.com/music/stephenmichaelapatow/

Sound: http://www.wonderlandrecords.com/ex/hobs-gad.mp3

Swedish indie label Wonderland Records present electronic indie rock act Hearts of Black Science and offers free listening to the full album as well as free download of the single Gold & Dust.

Hearts of Black Science, based in Swedish Stenungsund (just outside Gothenburg) is Daniel Änghede and Tomas Almgren and they bring you powerful, suggestive indie rock with electronic influences. Think Danish Mew mixed with Keane and Depeche Mode but with a distinct personal touch.

The debut album was released on reknowned UK indie label AC30 and they did two shorter UK tours back in 06/07. Among the highlights of the tour were two live shows in the BBC6 studio in London.

Their new material is released on Swedish Wonderland Records, home of acts like Emmon, Convoj and Universal Poplab. 

The Hearts of Black Science live show at Trädgårn in Gothenburg on August 25th was recorded by Swedish national radio show P3 Live and was broadcast together with a Coldplay live show in September.

You can listen to the full album, read press text in English, German and Swedish and download high resolution photo and the album cover all on one page here:

http://www.wonderlandrecords.com/hobspress/

Please feel free to spread that link to anyone and everyone who loves good music!

See the video for upcoming sinle Giving In To Anger here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq1XB1FG32A

The album is open for licensing and no publishing contract limits the use of their music- please do get in touch for licensing issues or for interviews and if you want more information or a copy of the CD.

We are easy going people and always open to all sorts of collaborations and ideas. 

All the best from Sweden,

Sebastian Hess
Wonderland Records
info@wonderlandrecords.com
Always easy listening and free downloads (Pop, rock, indie, electronic and even some remixes) with all acts on Wonderland on one page here:
http://www.wonderlandrecords.com/ex
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Hi Everyone,

Here is a rough mix of our first single "God only knows". The final mix should be completed next week.

We are based in Dublin,Ireland & formed in January 2009.

Hope you can take a few minutes to check us out. Any comments & feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Peace

Suneva.  

 

 

Url: http://www.kdlocal.com
Sound: http://kirstendehaan.musicdish.net

Alternative Rock singer/songwriter Kirsten DeHaan's EP "Thorns On A Crown" has begun to impact college radio in the Northeast, with over a dozen stations adding tracks from the October release. Kirsten will be making live appearance on Wednesday, November 11th at 5:30-6:30pm at WESU (Wesleyan College, Middletown CT - http://www.wesufm.org). Fans can help support Kirsten by calling the studio request line at WESU - 860 685 7700.

The full EP is available for download on MusicSubmit and Music Alley.
http://www.musicsubmit.com/KirstenDeHaan
http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=4f2fe79a84a45d84282f77206084c1a1

"I fell in love with Kirsten's music immediately! Her voice is a rare combination of edgy, sultry, sexy and bluesy that still rocks you to your feet! I'm a fan! And we are proud to have her music on BBS Radio!" Douglas Newsom, CEO of BBS Network, Inc. (BBS Radio) 

- WOZQ (Smith College in Northampton, MA) - ADDED 11/03
- CIUT (Univ Toronto, ON) - ADDED 10/5, "1984"
- WRTC (Trinity College, CT) – ADDED 10/19
- WESU (AAA) (Wesleyan College, CT)- ADDED 9/29
- WFCS (Central Conn State, CT) – ADDED 10/21
- WAMH (Amherst Coll, MA) - ADDED 10/12
- WZBC (Boston College, MA) - ADDED 10/12
- WTBU (Boston Univ, MA) – ADDED 10/19
- WMUA (Univ Mass, MA) -ADDED 10/12,"1984"
- WBER (AAA) (Monroe Univ- Rochester NY)- ADDED, "Ms Daisy"
- WHRW (SUNY Binghamton, NY) – ADDED 10/19
- WRHU (Hofstra, Long Island NY) - ADDED 10/6
- WUSB (SUNY Stonybrook, Long Island NY) - ADDED 10/6
- WARC (Allegheny Univ, PA) - ADDED 9/29
- WCLZ (South Portland, Maine) - ADDED I'm Coming Home 10/10 & The Night Shift 10/20

"Thorns On A Crown" is by far her most mature work to date. In the current etch and sketch environment of musicians singing to beats generated by machines, it is refreshing to find an artist who wholeheartedly exudes meaning and truth, a feat that only a genuine musician can accomplish. She may be considered a newcomer to the music industry, but there is enough raw passion, talent, and promise on "Thorns On A Crown" to say definitively that Kirsten DeHaan will around for many years to come.

"Thorns On A Crown" Tracklisting:

1) 1984
"1984" skillfully maneuvers its way from beginning to end as DeHaan puts her vocal range along with a knack for soothing tones to good use, singing in a soft, but gutsy manner. The guitar playing over a catchy beat works well with her voice to produce a sultry and graceful fusion of folk and rock.

2) Double Or Nothing
DeHaan produces a well-crafted, solid folk-rock tune with passionate delivery over a foot-tapping guitar melody in "Double Or Nothing." The sharpness of her lyrics and gritty tone gives the song a freshness That will keep any listener engaged, even after multiple plays.

3) The Night Shift
"The Night Shift" delves into the very familiar territory of love as DeHaan's candor and humility together make this song easy to relate to. DeHaan's voice captures the feelings of a woman waiting and thirsting for love. Even the silences between notes seem to shout out her vulnerability.

4) I'm Coming Home
A piercing harmonica complements the delicacy in DeHaan's sweet voice in "I'm Coming Home." The layered sound and musicality gives a classic rock feel that is emphasized by the 'call and response' between DeHaan and the harmonica.

5) Ms. Daisy
"Ms. Daisy" builds a sweet melody around the idea of hope. Initially, the song seems inconspicuous and gentle, but DeHaan's voice is so melodious and colorful, it quickly works its way into the listener's heart and soul.

About Kirsten DeHaan
Kirsten DeHaan is a true jack of all musical trades. Not just a talented singer/songwriter and guitarist, she promotes her music via her label SirLady Records, does various philanthropic work for American soldiers in the Middle East, and is a strong and active proponent of the New York indie music scene.

DeHaan stomped onto the indie music scene to rave reviews in 2004 with her first album release "Conform." Critics compared her music to that of Nirvana, U2, and Belly. Her music has been downloaded over 1 million times via various peer-to-peer sites and featured on the hit reality shows Made and My Super Sweet Sixteen. Declaring "Conform" to be one of the most popular records next to the Killers and Ashlee Simpson by FreshFarmMusic.com, DeHaan was among five artists chosen for Men's Vogue/Hennessey Flaunt Your Taste Critics Choice Awards.

Parce que son album Lovetune for Vacuum est splendide, je tenais à écrire une seconde note sur la jeune Autrichienne Anja Plaschg, alias Soap & Skin. Je suis incapable de vous dire combien de fois je l’ai écouté et j’ai l’impression de le redécouvrir à chaque fois.Bizarroïde,flippante et gothique, on n’a pas tellement de l’avoir comme copine mais bon sang qu’est-ce que j’aimerais qu’elle vienne ce soir jouer chez moi ses somptueuses pièces macabres et hantées. Sa voix d'outre-tombe, étonnamment maîtrisée, ensorcelle littéralement. C’est un de mes albums préférés de cette année.

Url: http://www.x-thc.com/live.html
Sound: http://www.x-thc.com/multimedia.html

In development for over eleven years, X: The Human Condition has been designed to embrace the expanding possibilities of multimedia in entertainment. Featuring an immersive, multi-sensory environment, the live, dynamic concert performance by the music group X: THC, enhanced by the emotionally charged film, X: The Human Condition, previews its uplifting and stimulating shock to the senses for Thanksgiving at the Brooklyn multimedia space, Monkeytown (58 North 3rd St., Brooklyn, NY), on Wednesday, November 25th at 10:00 pm. $5 cover,$10 minimum. Full late night dinner menu available. 

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to share with family and friends, but it is also a time when some people feel most disconnected, alienated and alone. X: THC has partnered with the Jed Foundation and AFSP to donate a portion of the profits from X: The Human Condition to help these non-profit organizations in their work, dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, self-injury and suicide. They exist to encourage, educate, inspire and invest into prevention, treatment and recovery. 

The inspiring music of X: THC combines the multi-layered hypnotica of smoothly grooving electronic beats, warm emotive alternative indie rock, coldly induced new wave post-modernism, lush, heartfelt, romantic blue-eyed soul & classic songwriting, with an otherworldly experimental soundscape. X: THC breaks down the walls between musical genres, challenging categorization, while communicating performance through multiple sensory applications, known as "synesthesia".

The live music and film multimedia experience examines the human condition, pulling you in to an alternate reality...UnratedNYC Magazine wrote, "X: The Human Condition is an emotionally cataclysmic event that will resonate in your subconscious for weeks…" . 

Hypnotically delicious, it is a trance-inducing trip inside the human subconscious, combining hypnotic, surreal soundscapes with phantasmagorical, emotionally charged visual storytelling to create a unique and inspiring music and film multimedia experience.

X: The Human Condition alchemically fuses together influences of luminaries such as Tim Burton, Michael Gondry, Antoine St. Exupery, Darren Aronofsky, Guillermo Del Toro, Jean Cocteau, Rod Serling, The Brothers Grimm, and Joseph (John) Merrick, to create an imaginative, terrible beauty, both real and unreal, where the mind can make a hell of heaven, and a heaven of hell... X: The Human Condition.

Url: http://www.starcode.com

Press Contact: Contact Ellyn for CDs, interviews and Jpegs 
Ellyn Harris, President, Buzz Publicity, Tel: 212-860-0500,Email: ellyn@buzzpublicity.com

STARCODE - NYC based popular rock band releases new album called “A Fine Line.” “I Found A Way,” the first single off the album is a Top 40 radio ready hit and creating lots of buzz at college radio in Maryland and around the country. 

STARCODE’s unique sound, with powerful catchy hooks, has garnered much attention for the band. They were asked to perform with The Goo Goo Dolls, Fono, Smash Mouth, The Claypeople, Buckcherry, Belly and Pete Francis. The band’s sound has been compared to Third Eye Blind, Lit, Blink 182, Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins. 

STARCODE recently performed live at the Billboard Magazine office in New York City - they packed the room with almost the entire staff in attendance. Everyone was very excited about their music. 

The band recently performed at a charity benefit in Albany to raise money for Samaritans Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Some proceeds from sales of “A Fine Line” will be donated to Samaritansnyc.org. The band has also toured the east coast as well as the former Czech Republic for the DOD entertaining UN troops.

STARCODE was officially booked for the CMJ Music Conference in New York City at Alphabet Lounge on October 23, 2009. They packed the house. 

The backbone of STARCODE is the O’Connor brothers; Dave O’Connor on bass guitar and lead vocals and Dan O’Connor on drums and vocals. The brothers O’Connor, joined by Steve Bernstein on guitar and Greg Nicotra also on guitar, create catchy, multi-layered pop melodies and interwoven guitars and loops creating songs that electrify the listener.

STARCODE members Dan O’Connor and Steve Bernstein have a successful history together – they used to play with MILC who was signed to Megaforce Records.

STARCODE is managed by Michele L. Larsen of Lady Larsen Entertainment, LLC. 

Quotes:

“Starcode likely won't stay unsigned for long as their brand of music teeters on 
angst-free but still carries a modern message by way of a softer sound. Excellent guitars, excellent harmonies. And no, it's not Billy Corgan. It's better.” - Local Vertical Blog

“...And after wearing out the repeat button on my stereo system while listening to this whole album the past few days, it's no wonder why STARCODE has garnered so much attention...” – Charlie Doherty, Blogcritics Magazine

"The mix of influences and the raw musical delivery of each member of STARCODE comes together delivering high energy hooky pop music, doing to the ears what fine wine does to the pallet." - Dale Penner, Producer

“In a world where music conglomerates promote carbon copies and rip offs of other bands, STARCODE keeps it real. Not only is STARCODE the premiere rock band of the new generation, but their style of "high energy dark pop rock" music is what sets them apart from other musical acts.” - Timesunion.com

“A Fine Line,” the bands finest work to date, has been a year in the making. The album was produced, mixed, and engineered by Dale Penner who has worked with Nickleback, Matthew Good, and Econoline Crush. Top level videos for “Found A Way” and “Don’t Jump” are in the process of being completed. 

Please visit www.starcode.com and www.myspace.com/starcode