http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_Summary.html Which is your favorite singer or group? Do you know what is going on with your favorite music genre? Keep up with the latest information regarding the music industry, your favorite singers, genre and songs by reading the press releases we have at your disposal. All of them will help you get deeper into something that can produce extreme effects over people: Music. en-us http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8623.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:05:30 CST Mobile Radio launches in South Africa. Sydus appoints Prescription Consulting as distribution partner for South Africa.

Johannesburg, GP (PRWEB) April 5, 2006 -- Sydus, an innovator in creating audio-to-mobile lifestyle expressions, announced today the appointment of Prescription Consulting in South Africa as its distributor to promote and distribute Sydus’ products and services – MobileRadio, OnDemand and Live, revolutionary software that allow wireless handset users to stream music through their Sydus-compatible wireless handsets, in the territory.

The partnership allows Sydus to expand into South Africa to serve its customers better, with the assistance of the Prescription team, who understand the market and its needs the best. For corporate entities and brands of identity, the partnership offers opportunities for enhancing current and new promotional campaigns they initiate. They can now enhance and increase the levels of access and interactivity with end-users, consumers and employees, by being able to offer them ‘mobile radio’ streamed over all three GSM networks - GPRS, EDGE and WCDMA on over 189 handset models and variants, on their most ubiquitous and personal device, the mobile phone.

Sydus’ products and services also allow radio stations and brands to extend their presence and experiences right into the pockets of consumers in an affordable way.

“The purpose of Sydus’ range of products and services is to make available every type of audio content that can be easily accessible on a mobile-phone. Our aim is to connect brands and retailers to their target audiences and consumers to the kind of audio content they most desire, regardless of their geography. We are proud to collaborate with Prescription to offer South Africans with a medium that will further the reach and range of their voices on the global ear,” said Saumil Nanavati, President of Sydus on the partnership.

In March 2005, Sydus launched an innovative concept with their software, MobileRadio by introducing the world’s first 3G mobile radio service, in partnership with Virgin Radio UK. It has also partnered with Barnabas Road Media and launched the world’s first Christian Music mobile radio service.

Within a year of its launch, Sydus has enabled the world’s most listened-to radio service. Users from over 90 countries have accessed the service more than 400,000 times and clocked over 3.5 million listening minutes till date. The dynamic company has set a trend for global mobile services with the universal language of music, by breaking geographical limitations and crossing boundaries only imaginable before.

“The Sydus-Prescription partnership brings with it many new exciting and empowering applications and solutions for the Southern African mobile lifestyle, and mobile communication arenas. The most obvious spheres for immediate expansion would be regional broadcasters (education and entertainment) and lifestyle brands, and the application will be truly South African once all sporting faculties and teams access this ‘channel’ for global broadcast…Live rugby, cricket and soccer commentary, interviews and news…on your mobile handset…anywhere in the world,” said Jayson Faber, Chief Executive of Prescription Consulting.

According to a study by Airwide Solutions, a mobile infrastructure software provider, major brands are shifting significant marketing resources to marketing via mobile phones. It is expected that over half of brands will spend up to 25% of their total marketing budgets on mobile marketing. Sydus provides brands with an ideal solution for reaching out to their target audiences with music. This is supported by research by ABI Research which predicts that the global market for mobile music should hit US$9.3 billion by 2011. http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8622.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:05:21 CST Independent musicians and composers are gaining more and more power to succeed on their own. By using royalty free “loops” composers are able to collaborate with a huge variety of musicians while keeping the cost and time consumption to a very small fraction of what it might otherwise be.

Twin Peaks, CA (PRWEB) April 5, 2006 -- Playin’ Music launches their acidized loop library line with a whopping 33 new titles. Each library is available in both 16 and 24 bit resolutions. The 24 bit CD’s have 600-640 megs of material, and the 16 bit versions have between 350 and 450 megs. They’re all being offered at 25% off until April 30th; promotional prices range from about $10.00 to $20.00 per CD.

There are 11 new Guitar loops discs, 4 new Drum loop discs, 4 new Bass loops discs, 5 new Keyboard loops discs, 5 new Vocals loop discs, and 4 new compilation discs.

A loop is a short segment of music, where usually a single instrument is being played. It’s usually one or two bars long. It's made so that when it's repeated again and again (looped) it creates a "rhythmic groove". It's not necessary to play the loops repeatedly but is a common quality they have. Loops are frequently more useful when they're not being played back to back. Think of a loop as a short "riff" played by a musician on his or her instrument. In most instances that phrase will not be repeated again and again in a song. So for most types of music stringing different phrases together is more appropriate. The fact that they are usually only a bar or two long makes them ideal for arranging and rearranging into songs. Royalty free means there’s no royalties due anyone if the song containing them is sold for money.

Loops can be a huge time and money saver when those factors are important. There's no travel time or travel expense involved, and there are no disagreements about what to play. Composers can pick which drummer they’d like for any particular song, which bass player, which keyboard player and on and on. They can have several of each if they’d like, and can remove them from the song without offending anyone.

For more information including samples and demo songs for each disc visit their Web site at: http://www.playinmusic.com http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8524.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:29:17 CST Global Groove Music Festival Comes To Temple Bar For One Night Only - May 4, 2006

Innovation Entertainment Group presents the Global Groove Music Festival, an evening of world groove music performed live on the Temple Bar stage.

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) April 5, 2006 -- Like perhaps no other time, Innovation Entertainment Group presents live musical performances that make people want to groove.

Thursday, May 4th at Temple Bar will be an evening of world groove music performed by Kwanza Jones and the Global Groove Collective (featuring Darrell Crooks, Darrell Diaz, David Leach, Mark Lomax, Brienne Moore, Zakiya Roberts, Timbali as well as Andre Manga of the group Dumazz). Special guest performances by W. Ellington Felton and Bilal Salaam.

Event details: Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 1026 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Wilshire andamp; 11th Street) at 8:30pm.

Admission: $7 advance tickets or $10 at the door. The first twenty-five people to purchase tickets online will receive either a FREE copy of Kwanza Jones new release "Naked 2: universal fire" or a limited edition Global Groove Music Festival t-shirt, designed by NiC Parris. http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8522.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:27:05 CST Tommy Danger, The Now andamp; Laterman Goes Mobile

Tommy Danger is one of the first independent artists in Harlem to have his music video “Now andamp; Later With Me” on Sprint and O2 Network. After tens of thousands of submissions of music videos to Ultrashort Media on Sonic Bids the Harlem native was one of the lucky few chosen. Only five slots were held for independent artists

(PRWEB) April 5, 2006 -- Tommy Danger is one of the first independent artists in Harlem to have his music video “Now andamp; Later With Me” on Sprint and O2 Network. After tens of thousands of submissions of music videos to Ultrashort Media on Sonic Bids the Harlem native was one of the lucky few chosen. Only five slots were held for independent artists.

Grace Brown manager for Tommy Danger the Now andamp; Laterman says, “Tommy is really excited about being chosen to have his video go mobile. His street and internet grind is what’s gotten him to this point. He is all about growing and inspiring people to do what they love. Tommy Danger is a true example that anything is possible when you put work in.”

Ultrashort Media, one of the most serious and accomplished mobile media shops out of LA, recently launched a music entertainment channel streaming music videos to mobile phones in the UK on the O2 Network, and in the U.S. on the Sprint Network. This means that they are in the enviable position of actually delivering on getting your music videos played in the hands of young listeners across the world.

If You Don’t Know, Now You Know
Tommy Danger The Now andamp; Laterman is the underground entertainer; Here’s why… He’s a Hip Hop Artist, first and foremost, and has distributed over 10,000 CD’s Volumes 1-8 independently. Tommy Danger is also a television host for Danger Vision (Hip Hop video show with discussions on everyday issues) and has been on air for two years, with 77 episodes and over 500,000 viewers. He’s written articles for Connex Magazine and has featured in a commercial for Gino Green Global Clothing. Tommy Danger has three music videos on 15 T.V shows, 10 internet sites, and BET Uncut.

It doesn’t stop there. Check out Tommy Danger’s latest video “Good Times” featuring Charlie Brown out now. You can also look for Pineapple Vol. 8 late this April. Also Danger Vision season 3 DVD this May. Last but now least; Tommy Danger was cast for a movie and will be filming this June. Watch out for Tommy Danger. http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8521.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:26:54 CST Mvyradio Launches Large Music-related Interview and Performance Archive

Popular mvyradio.com (WMVY) has unveiled one of the Web’s largest and most interesting music-related archives sections, with the addition today of more than 160 wide-ranging interviews and live performances. Among the new offerings are exclusive recordings from Elvis Costello, The Wallflowers, Amos Lee, John Mayer, Carly Simon, Richard Thompson and Bruce Hornsby. Additionally, the station will begin a month-long concert series featuring some of the artists’ performances, April 6.

(PRWEB) April 5, 2006 -- Popular mvyradio.com (WMVY) has unveiled one of the Web’s largest and most interesting music-related archives sections, with the addition today of more than 160 wide-ranging interviews and live performances. Among the new offerings are exclusive recordings from Elvis Costello, The Wallflowers, Amos Lee, John Mayer, Carly Simon, Richard Thompson and Bruce Hornsby. Additionally, the station will begin a month-long concert series featuring some of the artists’ performances, April 6.

This expansion arrives just a year after the station began its “mvyradio On the Road” series, one of the more robust recording expeditions of any radio station, traveling to Canada, Philadelphia, Newport, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky to interview and record musical talent from a variety of genres including Rock, Folk, Bluegrass and Blues. Among the venues and festivals that mvyradio took part in were SXSW, MerleFest, the Newport Folk Festival and Canadian Music Week, events known for their groundbreaking music experiences.

While most of the recordings are a combination of interview and performance, many have a uniqueness in that they include special cover versions from people like Carly Simon’s family (w/ Ben and Sally) doing The Everly Brothers’ “Devoted to You” and Amos Lee doing an up-close-and-personal version of John Prine’s “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness”, among others.

The new recordings now available for listening include:
Alan Parsons, Amelia Curran, Amos Lee, Arthur Godfrey, Blou, Bela Fleck, Ben Taylor, Bobby Bare, BR549, Brandi Carlisle, Brett Dennen, Bruce Cockburn, Bruce Hornsby, Burt Bacharach, Carey Ott, Carly Simon, Charlie Sexton, Corey Harris, Corky Siegel, Danny Kortchmar, Dan Zanes, Darden Smith, Dar Williams, Derek Trucks, The Duhks, Ellen McIlwaine, Garrison Starr, The Greencards, Hayes Carll, Holly Brook, Jamie Cullum, Jeb Loy Nichols, Jen Foster, Jennifer Kimball, Jim Boggia, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Ely, The John Henrys, John Mayer, John Pousette-Dart, John Scofield, Josh Ritter, Joy Lynn White, Junk TV, Justin Jones, Kat Burns, Kate Taylor, Kathleen Edwards, Kevin Hearn, Kirsten Jones, Kirsten Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Luke Doucet, Livingston Taylor, Lucinda Williams, Lynn Miles, Maia Sharp, Margo Timmons, Mark Geary, Martha Berner, Martha's Trouble, Martin Sexton, Mary Gauthier, The McMenamins, Melissa Ferrick, Mitch Willer, Neville Brothers, Nicolai Dunger, Old School Freight Train, Patrice Pike, Patty Griffin, Peppersands, Richard Julian, Richard Thompson, Robert Cray, Patrice Pike, Robin andamp; Linda Williams, Ruthie Foster, Sarah Blasko, Sarah Borges, Sarah Harmer, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Sarah Siddiqui, Scott Miller, Shemekia Copeland, Sons of the Never Wrong, Sonya Kitchell, Spottiswoode, Stephen Bruton, Susan Tedeschi, Suzanne Vega, Taj Mahal, Tom Rush, Tom Tom Club, Tom Wilson, Town Pants, United Steel Workers of Montreal, The Wallflowers, Willy Mason, Women In Docs and World Party.

mvyradio.com is a heritage Adult Alternative station out of Martha’s Vineyard, having been on the air for 23 years and streaming to the world via the Internet since 1998. Its worldwide audience has grown significantly in the last few years and considered to be one of the web’s most listened-to radio stations. Musically, the station features such artists as John Prine, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison and R.E.M. http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8511.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:16:07 CST Emmaus Road Reaches #3 On WPFF Radio's Top 40 Chart

Emmaus Road, a new contemporary Christian band from Southern California, climbs to the #3 spot on 90.5FM WPFF Radio in Wisconsin with a song off of their debut CD, Seven Mile Journey.

SIMI VALLEY, CA (PRWEB) April 5, 2006 -- Emmaus Road has been hard at work promoting their debut release "Seven Mile Journey" (DT4JC Music Company), and their efforts appear to be paying off. 90.5FM WPFF Radio (http://www.wpff.com), a major Christian radio station outside of Green Bay, WI, has been supporting the band by placing several songs on regular airplay rotation. The first song to hit the WPFF airwaves, "Glorify Your Name," has already climbed to the #3 spot as of this writing.

Members of Emmaus Road are no strangers to contemporary Christian music. Brothers Dean andamp; Tony Palacio have already released two popular praise CDs through their home church, Blessed Hope Chapel (http://www.blessedhopechapel.org), where they are also the worship directors. ER drummer, Robbie Destocki, also provides the drums on both releases, co-producing the second praise release, In Your Presence, along with the Palacio's. In 2004, Dean, Tony, Robbie, and female vocalist Charlotte Laystrom teamed up to form Emmaus Road. They recorded and produced their 10 song debut release, writing 6 of the 10 songs, then started shopping the CD to various radio stations. In summer 2005 they had the privilege of traveling around the U.S. to share their music. One stop along the way was a Christian music festival in Porterfield, Wisconsin called Powerfest Christian Music Festival (http://www.powerfest.us). The sponsor of the festival was WPFF Radio and station manager, Dr. Mark Schwarzbauer. He liked what he heard at the festival, asked the band back for their July 2006 event, and began playing their music on his station. Over the next 15 weeks "Glorify Your Name" began traveling up their Top 40 chart, eventually reaching #3 as of this writing.

"We realize how tough it is to break your music into radio," admits Tony Palacio (bass and vocals) "and Dr. Mark has been so supportive of our music. With so much great music, and artists looking for airplay, we understand how huge this really is." No doubt, program managers have a tough job weeding through all of the music landing on their desks. But Emmaus Road have been fortunate enough to catch the ear of WPFF's Program Manager not once, but several times. "Glorify Your Name" is actually the fourth song that has been on regular rotation on WPFF since 2005. Other ER songs that have aired are "Meet With Me," "Your Love," and current regular rotation song, "Turn to You," which happens to be sitting at the #21 spot as of this writing. "Maybe this success story will catch on closer to home. We'd love to have songs playing here in our local area, so our family, friends and local fans can hear us on the radio, too."

To learn more about Emmaus Road, hear their music, and more, please visit http://www.emmausroad.us

CDs in Release: Seven Mile Journey (2005), In Your Presence-Live Worship at Blessed Hope Chapel (2005), Enter In-Live Worship at Blessed Hope Chapel (2003)

Available on iTunes, Amazon.com, CDBaby.com, IndependentBands.com and on the band's website, http://www.emmausroad.us http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8510.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:15:59 CST Paragon and Rogers: An Indie Band's Dream Come True

Paragonyx Entertainment in conjunction with Rogers Wireless is putting together a one-of-a-kind band competition where the winning band walks away with $5000 cash, a $5000 photoshoot and 24 hours of recording time($1000 value). An $11,000 value 1st prize.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) April 5, 2006 -- On June 2,3,23, 24 and July 21st the Rogers Paragon 5k will take place. This competition is the first of its kind in Canada to give such a large cash prize; The winning band walks away with $5000 cash and a prize worth $11,000. There will be four preliminary rounds comprised of ten bands each (each band will only have to compete once.) Two bands will be selected from each preliminary and three bands will be selected as wild cards throughout the competition. There are no applications fees either. Ultimately, Paragon will be sending eleven bands to compete at the Rogers Pargon 5K Final in July.

The sign-up for the competition will begin Monday, April 3rd at 5pm and will end Wednesday, May 3rd at 5pm. In order to sign up bands must go to: http://www.paragononline.ca/signup.php and enter their information.

The selected bands will be notified by May 3rd.

Judging is a large factor that separates Paragon from other such competitions. We assure you that all event judges will be credible music industry professionals including: Record Company A andamp; R, Record Producers, booking agents, etc. Criteria for judging will include:

Overall talent (musicianship, band cohesiveness etc.)
Originality
Attitude/Stage presence
Professionalism

A similar type of competition, called the Rogers Paragon Platinum, was held in October and November of 2005, and in January and February of 2006. The prize for this competition was $2500 cash from Rogers Wireless. The band who walked away with the prize of the first Rogers Paragon Platinum was Ashley. The second installment of the competition was won by FNA. These bands were brought on stage where they received a novelty cheque for $2500 as well as their actual prize winnings. Upon receiving his prize, Shawn Kirkpatrick the lead singer of the band FNA told Paragon Executive Director Michael Gruneir at the Reverb: "It was nice to be treated with respect by a promoter for once. Paragon cares about the artist and not only their own needs. We had nothing but a positive experience with the competition. It is an example of a company that lives up to their promises. This is the first time that we have ever played a battle where we have actually received all that was promised to us." Rogers and Paragon have doubled the cash prize money and are excited by the prospect of this one of a kind competition.

Paragonyx Entertainment was originally started in June of 2003 by Toronto musician Michael Gruneir. Michael is a lead singer in an independent toronto acoustic band Autumn Hill, and he wanted to put together a competition that geared to the interests of established independent artists that took music seriously and professionally. The ultimate goal of all Paragon Band Competitions is to provide musicians in Toronto and Southern Ontario with the opportunity to play in a competition, that unlike many other similar events, bases its results solely on talent of its participants and where the judges were legitimate music industry professionals. Paragon's official website: www.paragononline.ca further allows band members and music fans to communicate via the Paragon community message board about Paragon and any other music related interests. Paragon is a band competition program geared toward serious independent bands and musicians that have substantial live experience.

Lital Rotman, the Media and Marketing Director of Paragonyx joined the organization in january of 2005 at a crucial time. Media exposure and organization were necessary to organize a free outdoor charity concert for two local charities: Variety Village and Inner City Angels. Michael and Lital have been business partners ever since and have organized both the Rogers Paragon Platinum and 5k series together.

For more information about Paragon, go to:
www.paragononline.ca
www.myspace.com/paragononline http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8508.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:15:50 CST Red Hot Chili Peppers Rocking Radio First via Promo Only MPE

‘Dani California’ exclusively distributed digitally before physical CD arrives.

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) April 5, 2006 -- Promo Only MPE today announced it distributed an exclusive digital version of the new Red Hot Chili Pepper’s single ‘Dani California’ to radio via the Promo Only MPE System. The digital single reached radio recipients first via the Promo Only MPE System before the physical CD is delivered.

‘Dani California’ is the first single to be released from the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s new album ‘Stadium Arcadium’. The exclusive digital track was made available to radio recipients through the Promo Only MPE System on Monday April 3 at 8am EST/5am PST.

“Promo Only MPE allows us to get our music to radio quickly, securely and cost-effectively,” said Tom Biery, Senior Vice-President of Promotion, Warner Bros. Records. “With a release as heavily anticipated as this, we knew Promo Only MPE would deliver the track to radio in the timeframe and format that our contacts needed.”

“It’s great that Promo Only MPE is helping radio audiences across the country gain access to ‘Dani California’ immediately upon its release,” said Dean Ernst, Director of Promo Only MPE. “We are giving labels the chance to distribute tracks instantaneously without fear of piracy or theft. Because of our reliability and longevity the Promo Only MPE System has come to be depended on when labels need to get tracks out immediately.”

Promo Only MPE has been leading the music industry in digital distribution in the United States since its launch in October of 2004. To date, the system has nearly 7,000 individual registered users. In excess of 10,000 tracks have been distributed through the Promo Only MPE System for labels including Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, EMI Music Group and Warner Music Group. 2005 marked the partnership deal with Mediabase 24/7 monitoring service and the unveiling of the first ever digital distribution system with Spanish language capabilities, allowing it to serve the growing number of Spanish speaking radio stations and Latin label divisions in the United States. In 2006, Radio and Records announced that they will combine with Promo Only as the exclusive sales representative for the Promo Only MPE System.

Promo Only MPE is the official digital delivery system of choice for the Clear Channel Radio network.

About Promo Only
With offices in Orlando, New York, Los Angeles, Calgary, Chicago and London, Promo Only (www.promoonly.com) is the world leader in subscription-based music and music video services. Promo Only offers a complete line of music on CD and music video on DVD designed to meet the needs of music professionals, business owners and retail operations. Jim Robinson and Pete Werner founded Promo Only in 1992.
http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8481.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:12:24 CST Acoustical Solutions has teamed up with RPG Diffusor Systems to offer a series of affordable recording studios in a box.

(PRWEB) April 5, 2006 --These acoustical packages scientifically and comprehensively address all of the potential problems in a project studio that can cause acoustic distortion. Each package includes image tools to control comb filtering arising from strong reflections, spatial tools to increase the diffusion in small rooms, and bass tools to minimize low frequency room modes and speaker boundary interference distortion.

The Recording Studio in a box foam packages offer many options including four different levels of performance (bronze, silver, gold and platinum) all designed to fit various budgets. Also each level is available in two grades of foam; polyurethane (charcoal foam – class B/C fire rated) for home recording use and melamine foam (light grey – class A fire rated) for commercial studio use.

The Recording Studio in a box fabric packages offer many design options including three different levels of performance to fit various budgets. These packages answer your acoustical and aesthetic needs with their strong acoustical performance, durability and elegant appearance.

These customized kits allow you to create an effective sound control treatment that is distinctly designed for your studio environment. The standard packages are designed for studios up to 14’ x 10’ x 8’ high in size, however there are additional add on products in case your studio is larger.

Acoustical Solutions offers soundproofing and noise control products for every environment of your life. If you have questions on these recording studios in a box packages, please visit us at http://www.acousticalsolutions.com/products/studio_ina_box/index.asp. http://www.vagmusic.com/articles/Music-News_8444.html Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:34:45 CST The legendary dj will play select dates in the US with Madonna, Tool, Massive Attack

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 6, 2006 -- Film studios want his music, celebrities want their pictures with him, and promoters can’t book him fast enough. He has been voted the number 1 DJ in the world countless times, and he is set to conquer American soil with his “Carl Cox and Friends” world tour.

Carl’s visionary approach to playing and producing music, coupled with his relentless work ethic, has made him a brand of sorts. From the onset of his career, his originality and pure passion for techno helped establish the genre and open the eyes of the world to the global dance movement. Carl has impacted the music scene with his revolutionary approach to the business side of the culture as well. Taking on artist management, remixing, and label ownership, Carl Cox is a true titan within the industry, a man that everyone has (or has dreams of) working with.

With his syndicated “Global” show on Real Networks that reaches some 10 million devoted fans on a weekly basis, Carl’s appeal is truly universal. People who see him remember. They remember the energy. They remember the feeling they have when he plays. But, most importantly, they remember him. Anywhere Carl plays sells out and, just recently, while playing a small club gig at Miami’s Crowbar, one of Carl’s fans joined him for a dance in the dj booth. That fan was Sean “Puffy” Combs. Sean was entourage free and came to see the legend ‘live and in person’ he said.

You too are invited to see the legend live and in person. Witness Carl rock Indio!

See Carl Cox April 27 andamp; 28 @ Coachella Festival –Indio, Ca
(Headlining with Tool, Madonna and Massive Attack)
www.coachella.com
www.carlcox.com