News from the Music Industry

Kesselgarden CD release - excerpt
Kesselgarden CD release - excerptcshutoff5 min 39 sec - May 28, 2007This is a selection from the Kesselgarden Klezmer Duo’s CD release event in May of 2006.

Sun, 27 May 2007 17:36:55 PDT

“The motions of his spirit are dull as night, / And his affections dark as Erebus” was how Shakespeare described the unmusical man. The great counterexample, of course, is the Nazis and their love of Wagner (talk about Department of Unsolicited Testimonials). But they sure didn’t like Mendelssohn, or jazz. In the earthly paradise, will jihadists also have to shoot songbirds?

FLEXIGRASS About to Release New CD!
Cybergrass Bluegrass Music News: Dr. Banjo, Pete Wernick writes to tell us that It’s been a long time coming, but now that it’s almost here, we are mighty excited. What The has our best versions of the best of our new material in the last few years. I’m really proud of how the band is sounding! I’m also quite tickled about Greg Carr’s …

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‘, ‘News’, ‘directories=no, menubar=no, scrollbars=yes, status=no, toolbar=yes, resizable=yes, width=780, height=550′);return false;”>Open Question: When is the new Candlebox Cd due out and what is the album name?
Last I heard Candlebox was going to release their new CD late spring 2007. Well its summer now and no word so far. Maybe someone else knows about it

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:03:16 GMT

White Light Riot CD Release at The Fine Line
White Light Riot’s CD Release Party for their long-awaited album Atomism was such a blowout of a rock show and so packed that the band sent out an apology via MySpace bulletin to fans who were turned away at the door. …

Independent country star Eileen Carey successfully uses the Internet to market her music and win the hearts of fans around the world.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) July 26, 2006 — Indie country star Eileen Carey is working the Internet to market her music and win the hearts of fans from around the world. Her strategy is working better than anyone in the business predicted, with Canadian sales alone increasing 25% during the past year.

Traditionally, successful country musicians are supported by a major label, which handles marketing and controls their musical direction. By staying independent, Carey has been able to maintain full control over her music, as well as her sales and publicity.

Country music lovers all around the world are coming together over the internet. You cant get a bigger or better audience for your music. Some of my greatest fans are in Japan, England and Spain, said Carey. This kind of audience is giving me the freedom I need to keep working on my music. Its the perfect place for me at this time in my career.

Eileens strategy to market her music almost exclusively via a strong web presence is working very well. Her music can be downloaded off the web through The Orchard, Apples iTunes, CD Baby, Music Forte, Wal-Mart On-line, Best Buy On-line, EPK On-Line, Tower Records On-Line, Amazon.com, www.Myspace.com/EileenCarey and RadioPRWEBPodcast.com.

Sales from each site may seem relatively small, but for an independent artist selling 25 CDs and singles from The Orchard in 5 weeks is very impressive. Add that total to the other sites sales and her numbers are outstanding. While her marketing costs are minimal with no major magazine ads or traditional promotions, her profits per unit are higher than artists supporting a major label.

Careys favorite secret weapons are her press releases. Each release she sends out brings a minimum of 75 hits on her website. Each hit means a better chance that people will get to know her, become fans and buy her music.

Eager fans also learn about the woman behind the music by connecting to one of Careys many interviews on Internet news services. She has chatted with hosts and fans from general news services, such as Google, Yahoo, AOL and AltaVista, as well as country music news sites.

Her most recent web radio success was on the 15 Seconds of Fame program featured at www.radiolia.com. During this call-in show, 68% of Lias loyal listeners cast their votes for Careys Good Time Charlie single.

Carey is also making waves and gaining votes on the New Country Star website www.newcountrystar.com which is dedicated to introducing the best new artists in the industry. Fans can visit this site to listen to one of Eileens latest releases and vote for her chance to become one of their showcased New Country Stars.

All the internet buzz increases Careys more traditional radio playtime and club bookings, which keeps current fans happy while winning the hearts of new fans.

Its exciting to know my music touches peoples lives, says Carey. But the requests and feedback keep me going. Im definitely doing something they like.

Carey was first recognized when her energetic cover of Patsy Clines “Walkin After Midnight” took off after her very successful debut on Blair Garners syndicated After MidNite Country Radio show. Eileens most recent single Hollywood is making waves on country stations and currently climbing the charts.

Eileens latest CD, Hearts of Time, is surpassing all expectations. Meanwhile shes working on a new CD collection that includes collaborations with major Nashville songwriters. Eileen will be performing July 31st at Whisky a go go in California.

About Eileen Carey

Ohio native singer/songwriter Eileen Carey has a strong following in the Los Angeles regional music scene. She has released two albums, acquired several performance awards, and climbed the indie charts with multiple cuts. Eileen was also one of the original uh-huh girls that backed Ray Charles in a Pepsi campaign and at the Super Bowl. For more information visit eileencarey.com or contact Danker & Danker Public Relations.

About Danker & Danker Public Relations

Blu-ray, developed by Sony, is challenging rival HD DVD to be the main technology used in new DVDs that delivers sharper pictures and more features. HD DVD was developed by Toshiba.

The backing by Universal Music, whose talent roster includes Elton John, Mariah Carey and U2, is of little surprise. The company is listed as a member of the Blu-ray Disc Association on its Web site.

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The battle between Sony and Toshiba draws comparisons to the videotape format wars of the 1970s and 1980s between Sony’s Betamax and JVC and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.’s VHS, which curtailed consumer adoption.

Infinite|Trance Interview: Misja Helsloot
Dutch trance Producer/DJ Misja Helsloot had a chance to answer a few questions with us.. Check out what he has to say! IT: When did Electronic Dance Music (EDM) all start for you? MH: 1993, when house music started to get into Holland. First I started…

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:33:14 GMT
Julio Voltio 30ss TV Spot

Conceptualized and rendered in 3D by Holly Chen this 30ss TV Ad was produced for White Lion Records and was the release of Multiplatinum Reggaetón artist Julio Voltio’s first solo album, wich contained featurings by Tego Calderón and Zion among others.

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Keywords: Holly Chen Tego Calderón Julio Voltio White Lion Reggaetón Regetón Regeton
Added: July 1, 2007

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:34:08 -0700

Apple has sold more than 500 million songs in 19 countries since it introduced iTunes in the United States over two years ago. While iTunes by itself is not viewed as a big money maker for Apple, it has helped drive sales of its wildly popular iPod portable music player.

The California-based company said iTunes would charge 150 yen ($1.35) each for 90 percent of its songs and 200 yen for the other 10 percent, undercutting some existing services such as Sony Corp.’s Mora, which charges 210 yen per song.

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