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This collaborative effort between United States of Mind and Hi Hill Recordings has been a long time in the making. Moonchild and D. Allie faced many set backs along the way. From being in different states and working through email to getting wrapped up in other collaborative efforts, time kept passing. Throw in the struggles of everyday life and a hard drive crash which resulted in losing the original recordings they thought the album would never be completed. Nevertheless, they persevered…

Tessa Makes Love is the name of the avant-garde New York based band fronted by Tessa Lena, a classically trained singer and pianist whose bio reads like a Hollywood novel.  Born and raised in Moscow, Tessa spent time in Tibet studying Tibetan music and language. After being kidnapped by sex-traffickers in China, she made a clean getaway and began a fresh start in the US by starting a band dubbed Schizowave in Chicago, working with Ian McDonald of King Crimson and Foreigner.  Accused of…

Rhode Island Rockers, The Complaints have announced their first New York appearance of 2013 to be at The Red Lion on March 28th.The Complaints are a popular rock band from Rhode Island that perform over 200 shows a year.Their latest single “South Side Suicide” was mixed by the legendary Chris Lord-Alge at his Mix LA studio in Los Angeles. The song will also be featured on the upcoming compilation "Indie Anthems" which is produced by the WiFi PR Group to showcase new artists they have…

Mix Engineer Rob Chiarelli has another record rocketing up the charts with Charlie Wilson's new album, "Love, Charlie". It is Billboard Magazine's new #1 R&B album and #4 in the Billboard 300. The album "Love, Charlie" was mixed entirely by Chiarelli at Final Mix Studios in Los Angeles. The 12-track album includes the current #1 Urban AC single "My Love Is All I Have" and "Whisper" featuring Keith Sweat.…

Live web streaming portal iWantJam placed the lense on Pop/R&B singer Jana Mashonee in the latest installment into its 'Artist Spolight' series, focused on helping music fans find exciting new talent on the platform.  With an ear for melody and the natural gift of a heart-wrenching voice, Grammy nominated and Native-American Music Award winning Pop/R&B artist, Jana Mashonee, has been at it for over a decade and attributes her success to her Native-American heritage, an amazing…

On his latest effort, and debut recording for Random Act Records, TONY ADAMO has created a unique genre: "HipSpokenWord." Built on the wisdom of musical wizards like Gil-Scott Heron, Mark Murphy, Jack Kerouac and hip/hop master rappers, Tony speaks the Truth through his poetic musings. With preeminent players like producer Mike Clark (drums), Richie Goods (bass), Delbert Bump (organ), Michael Wolff (piano), Bill Summers (percussion) and Tim Ouimette, Rob Dixon, Derek Gardner and even Tower…

The Pixel Project, an award-nominated volunteer-led virtual non-profit working to end Violence Against Women (VAW) worldwide, is pleased to announce their second YouTube Cover Carnival contest, which runs until 28 February 2013 in conjunction with the Valentine's Day season. The Valentine 2013 YouTube Cover Carnival is dedicated to the Delhi Gang Rape Victim, Jyoti Singh Pandey, in honour of her courage and strength in fighting her attackers and her injuries to the very end.  Regina Yau,…

Website: http://www.world5music.com Music: http://world5music.com/files/Man_Of_Action_-_sample.mp3 The AC/Pop Rock band World5 releases the first single, titled "Man of action", of their up and coming album due to release autumn 2013.  "Man of action" is a catchy Pop-Rock song and is featuring World5´s new members and Grammy award winning musicians, lead singer Pat Hunt and bass…

Independent publisher, Rights Management Associates has announced a new music licensing deal with 19 year old experimental folk artist Mree (Marie Hsiao).  Mree's self produced originals and striking covers have quietly made her a YouTube sensation, captivating over 7 million viewers and attracting the attention of Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, who shared her music with his Twitter fans. Mree was also designated a 'Rising Star' by the GRAMMY Foundation and featured at their 2012 Career Day.…

Shook Records Presents: Young Johnnie Handsome--Artist...Lyricist...Real MC. Young Johnnie Handsome goes in on this tribute to Hip-Hop! Real lyrics, real flows! This is not a return, as we can never go back into the past, but the NEW Evolution of Hip-Hop, it's culture, AND it's Future! And that FUTURE includes...Young Johnnie Handsome. That FUTURE includes this single...Sucka MC's!  The single will be available for digital purchase on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at ALL of your favorite…

Wow, Russell Simmons Is At It Again!  Hip Hop Mogul Mentors New Artist To Stardom.  {New York, NY} [LMG/SEE/RSMG] That Boy From Brooklyn is On Fire! Debuting on the Billboard charts at #16 on the pop charts and #3 on the Hip Hop & R&B charts, BK Cavali formerly known as Jinx Da Juvy partnered up with seasoned industry veteran Big Phil Gates, 4X Grammy award winner Commissioner Gordon Williams, Producer Qcfunk, A&R executive Rich Nice who was part of Track Master production…

After cutting her teeth as a classical singer and a backup singer, earning her Master of Music at San Francisco Conservatory and singing with such local luminaries as Third Eye Blind, The Dodos, John Vanderslice, and Thao Nguyen and the Get Down Stay Down, Sophia Santulli (aka Prize, also the umbrella name for her live orchestral-electro outfit) releases "Prize: Surprize Box!"  Dubbing her emerging sound as "Electro Primadonna DIY Dance Music", Prize is busy carving out her dedication to…

Chicago, Ill.—Breaking News: Over the last several months, Reformatory Records has been focusing on audio production of four full-length albums for its artists, three of which have tentative March release dates.  Mike Repel—owner of Reformatory Records—has been managing multiple releases, many of which he has production credits on as mixing and mastering engineer while balancing responsibilities managing the label and developing upcoming marketing campaigns, including one with…

St.Louis, MO Based Hip Hop Artist, Classic has released his debut full length album, "Workaholic" in conjunction with Treehouse District and Potent Productions. "Rise and Grind" and "I Ride" are the first singles to to be promoted to radio. "I Ride" will also be featured on upcoming Indie Anthems Compilation by WiFi PR Group. The Indie Anthems Compilation is an on-going series that will feature some of the best up and coming unsigned and independent artists worldwide.   Dateline: Los…

Lynne Taylor Donovan will release her hit single "Sugar Lake" to Australia and New Zealand January 15, 2013. "Sugar Lake" was released to country and adult contemporary/rock stations in Canada and UK/Europe in the summer of 2012. It added 40 new stations in Canada, stayed in the UK top 20 for 6 weeks and in the TOP 40 for 9 weeks. The song was tested at several stations in Australia at the same time and reaction was excellent.



This great summer song is now in full…

St.Louis, MO Based Hip Hop Artist, Classic has released his debut full length album, "Workaholic" in conjunction with Treehouse District and Potent Productions. "Rise and Grind" and "I Ride" are the first singles to to be promoted to radio. "I Ride" will also be featured on upcoming Indie Anthems Compilation by WiFi PR Group. The Indie Anthems Compilation is an on-going series that will feature some of the best up and coming unsigned and…

EVITA STAR RACHEL POTTER PREMIERES VIDEO FOR LIVE THE DREAM EXCLUSIVELY WITH CMT'S INDEPENDENT'S DAY  NOW AVAILABLE TO POST http://bit.ly/WNIbiQ  SINGLE FEATURED ON LIVE THE DREAM EP CO-WRITTEN WITH JUSTIN YORK (PARAMORE) RELEASED MAY 2012  VIDEO FEATURES CAMEOS BY CAST MEMBERS FROM EVITA INCLUDING RICKY MARTIN, MICHAEL CERVERIS & MAX VON ESSEN  ADDITIONAL STAR CAMEOS BY CONSTANTINE MAROULIS, ORFEH, MICHAEL BUCKLEY & THE VANITY BELLES  (New York,…

New York-based singer/songwriter Jamie Bendell plans to release her fourth EP Blue Sky Days on January 29th. The five-track CD follows her last EP I'm Not Sorry Anymore and continues Jamie's signature themes of soul-searching, self-realization, hope and love.  Growing up in Roslyn, NY in a musical family, Jamie began playing piano at 5 years old, wrote her first song at age 9, and learned guitar when she was 14. After earning her business administration degree from Emory University in…

Female Fronted Gothic/Metal Band Le Reverie Release Their First Official Music Video, which is included as a Free DVD with their New CD Release "Dark Symphony."  The Video is for their song "Hold Me Down" which won the Award for "Breakout Single of the Year" from the Los Angeles Music Awards and the Video was filmed at the Gothic Woodbury Mansion Estates, the location for many Famous Horror Films! The Video has a Gothic Theme to it, and Singer Allie Jorgen says "The Video is about fighting…