Indie Pop

Mi2N Launches PR Writing Service For Music Industry: Mi2n-PRESS

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:08:07 -0800

Url: http://www.mi2n.com/services/mi2n_press.php3

With a dozen years at the forefront of music PR, Mi2N announced the launch of MI2N-PRESS. MI2N-PRESS provides a complete PR solution for independent artists, labels and music companies, including professional press release writing and the option to combine the service with selected Mi2N Music PR marketing packages.

Everyone knows that the music industry isn't just about music; it's about business as well. Now, more than ever, artists must be able to successfully express their unique brand and convey news about upcoming performances or the release of a new track or CD to their target audiences. As the leading music news source and major online artist marketer, Mi2N has over a decade's experience working with people on both sides of the PR sector and knows what it takes to get results.

"Online PR has proven to be one of the most effective and affordable ways for independent artists and labels to reach out to new fans and industry professionals," commented Eric de Fontenay, Mi2N's Founder and Editor.

Mi2N-PRESS includes:
* A professionally written 400-450 word press release within 2 days of your paid submission (all details must be provided) including images, URLs, a sound link, and your complete contact information
* Automatic submission of your press release to the Mi2N newswire and express submission to over 35 Mi2N syndicated newswires
* 15% discount on select Mi2N premium PR distribution packages
* A money back guarantee that your press release will be error free and delivered on time

What people are saying about Mi2N:

"[Mi2N] is a trusted resource I use all the time to get information. I strongly recommend Mi2N Music PR" Robert Morrison, President, Chart Noise

"I've used Mi2N to increase exposure into my press releases for my company (WaTunes). I highly recommend that you use Mi2N for your press distribution as it is one of the most cost effective solutions out there!" Kevin Rivers, CEO WaTunes.com

"[Mi2N PR] has been easy and effective for our clients...at a great price! We all highly recommend Mi2N PR services to everyone we know!" Kathy Douglas, Indie Extreme

"Mi2N is an essential service for PR." Chris Jones, 2SPR

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://www.mi2n.com

For more information, please contact:
Eric de Fontenay
Mi2N Founder/Editor
(718) 278-0662
ecfont@musicdish.net

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Bethany and Rufus Roots Quartet - Iraq

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:10 -0800

The wait is over! Bethany and Rufus Roots Quartet's new CD "Live A Fip" - released in Europe - is a master collaboration between the group Bethany and Rufus (Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia), Haitian Percussionist 'Bonga' Jean-Baptiste, and singer/flautist Yacouba Moumouni. The CD gets its name from the "Live A Fip" radio series, where they were invited to perform while doing a promotional spot for Radio France. The song "Iraq" is one that will touch your emotions, arouse your senses, and open your heart and mind to an experience beyond measure. Cappadocia's cello sings out, cries out, imploring you to listen. It is a very powerful track indeed, conveying the sorrow and plight of an impoverished, enraged land. The erratic, aggressive cello playing over soft acoustic guitar, gets the song's point across without uttering a single word.

Iraq by musicdish

"The level of musical brilliance reached by Rufus Cappadocia in "Iraq" left me speechless. His cello becomes reminiscent of mournful sorrow and wailing cry that extracts emotion like nothing else. This instrumental piece highlights both music and musician at their best..." Review by Jessica Wilson, MusicDish

Get Live A Fip: http://musique.fnac.com/a2741804/Bethany-Live-a-FIP-CD-album?SID=f961d11b-3168-38a4-c0f4-fe00907c12eb&UID=02B69E01C-E21B-2899-083D-BDF9B2BA74EA&Origin=RADIOFRANCE&OrderInSession=1&TTL=260420102002&PID=2

About this release: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123998

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Stephen Michael Apatow - If You Loved Me

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:30:01 -0800

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/

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Swedish Indie Label Wonderland Records Presents Hearts Of Black Science

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:52:10 -0800

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
Join our Facebook-group to stay updated and get pre-listenings and more:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35758666947

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New Song

nobody@vox.com(Suneva) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:09:55 -0800

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.

03 God Only Knows

Suneva

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Kirsten DeHaan EP Gains Momentum On College Radio

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:52:45 -0800

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.

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Soap & Skin pour la deuxième fois.

nobody@vox.com(Aurelio) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:08:34 -0800

06 - Cynthia

Soap & Skin

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.

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Playlist du dimanche

nobody@vox.com(popisdead) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:17:27 -0800

A déguster si possible avec des petits gâteaux au chocolat noir faits maison :p

02 Kettering

The Antlers

Four Tet - Love Cry

Four Tet

05 Ludovico Einaudi - The Snow Prelude N.15

Ludovico Einaudi

04 - Kraftwerk - Radio-Activity - Airwaves

Kraftwerk

03. Darkstar - Aidy's Girl's A Computer

Darkstar

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Inspiring Music And Film Multimedia Experience, X: The Human Condition Previews For Thanksgiving

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:34:09 -0800

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.

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Rap artist Beezy's latest single "My J's"

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:27:33 -0800

My J's

Beezy's upcoming CD, which will feature "My J's," will no doubt be a winner and is sure to catch the attention of youngsters and adults alike. He has been compared to many great rappers because his flow but it is easy to see he has his own unique style and delivery.

His current single "My J's" (aptly named after the popular shoes branded after Michael Jordan) is spreading through the southeast like wildfire, and premiered on MusicDishTV on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The popularity of the shoes coupled with the song and the raw, but somewhat comical video has started to create quite a buzz for the young 17-year-old artist. "My J's" is currently can be purchased via the following online music retailers: iTunes, Amazon, E-Music and Amie Street.

He is currently working on a project entitled "Beezy World" which is full of slamming, energetic beats laced with real lyrical skill, style and content. "Beezy World" is scheduled for release during the second quarter of 2010 following the release of his next single "Come Here" earlier in the year. Beezy is represented by Herd Records (Label), Llewrac Entertainment (Management) and Durdy Muzik (Production).

Beezy has already shared the stage with some of today's biggest stars such as Chris Brown, Ricky Smiley, Steve Brown and B5 just to name a few. His management is in the process of booking upcoming tours.

http://www.myspace.com/beezy1000

For more information, please contact:
Eric Carwell
Llewrac Entertainment
(205) 821-6696
grp91@netzero.net

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