MarilynMusic's Michael Gaines and Casey Conrad braved crowds of over one hundred thousand people and one hundred seven degree desert sun to experience the unique three day music marathon, known as Coachella 2012. "We felt right at home during the entire 3 days, surrounded by nonstop music and an endless parade of partying people." said Gaines. "It's was like an amusement park but instead of rides there's great music," observed Conrad, who flew in from New York.
Conrad's trip also included meetings on the Paramount lot with legendary producer Gene Kirkwood, ("Rocky," "Pope of Greenwich Village,") to discuss an upcoming film project with MarilynMusic. "It's great to be involved with Gene again whom I've learned a great deal from having worked on several of his pictures. Gene understands the crucial link between music and film, and has expressed great confidence in what MarilynMusic has to offer the movie business." said Gaines.
Back at MarilynMusic's NYC studio The Vertical Room, Conrad is busy finishing the mix on a new track titled "Be My Muse" featuring singer songwriter Zane Carney. He's also lead guitarist for the broadway show "Spiderman Turn Off The Dark", as well as the band "Carney" with his brother Reeve who happens to also star as Spiderman. "Zane is a great guitar player and singer we've worked with before and we're excited to feature his voice on our tunes," commented Conrad.
MarilynMusic's Casey Conrad is also in the middle of producing an album for singer/songwriter Joanne Perica. A close friend and collaborator on numerous tunes, Perica recently completed the song "Bones" with Sony/ATV artist Thom Crawford, produced by Sacha Skarbek, (Adele,Train, Jason Mraz) and featured in an upcoming film Called "For No Good Reason" with Johnny Depp.
"Joanne's record is a strong emotional statement, we're taking our time exploring several musical genres and it will be well worth the wait," said Conrad." There are some very talented musicians on this record including Gary Haase, Karen Cole, Jeff Mironov, Zane Carney, Phil Hamilton... There may also be some truly great guest stars featured. Names discussed include singer/songwriting juggernaut Sera Burus, (recently signed to Sony by L.A. Reid). Perica's record is due out in the fall.
MarilynMusic's Michael Gaines is back in NYC to continue his collaboration with Conrad on their ever expanding song catalogue. They also recently got together with good friend and colleague, well respected writer/prod Gary Haase and made a licensing agreement to offer a significant selection of tracks from Haase's catalogue on MarilynMusic.net. "We're excited to have a talent of Gary's caliber associated with MarilynMusic." Gaines concluded.
Music Industry
06/01/2012
05/30/2012
Celebrating 12 Years; Websites, PR And Marketing For Entertainment - The Very Best And It's Affordable!
At OurGig, we are giving back to our communities in ways that we hope will make their most crucial challenges better for everyone involved. While, as a result of the Internet among other things, there is increasing interconnectedness between everyone and everything around the Globe, the majority of the wealth is increasingly being concentrated in the hands of a few. This has long been true in the music business where artists and musicians have shared in the fruits of their creativity in ways that are disproportionately less than the big music companies.
In response to this disparity of wealth-which more than ever today is a worldwide trend-OurGig provides valuable, Internet-based tools to artists and musicians. These are typically individuals with the least amount money who we help re-capture their professional identities, bring them closer to managing their own affairs and allow them to participate in the revenue streams being generated by all kinds of new, social media which they would otherwise be left out of. Because of the number of artists that we have been able to provide these valuable tools to, we are successfully achieving our goal of "putting the music back in the hands of artists". A "radical" philosophy? Maybe-but it is one way we can contribute to helping make, in the words of Carne Ross, the author of "A Leaderless Revolution", a "better world".
THE OURGIG DIFFERENCE
Because of the interconnectedness that exists today like never before, each artist with only a few clicks, can make a difference. We provide a Global artist-musician community with the tools to make the differences they intend to make-through their art, through their messages and through their music. Actions in their own communities can have global impact. The tools that we provide to support them in this way include:
- Providing artists at any level or time in life the valuable tools and resources that ensure they stay connected not just to fans but to valuable revenue stream.
- Connecting new artists with resources to avoid pitfalls of bad or restrictive contracts and remaining independent wherever wise and possible.
- Facilitating economic recovery for older artists utilizing reputation or accomplishments to open opportunities and revenue beyond active years.
- Creating and developing networks in all genres and professions where likeminded artists can share benefits far beyond their own circles or communities.
For more information about what we do please visit WWW.OURGIG.COM
05/13/2012
MobBase Offers Artists Free, New Mobile App To Connect With Fans On IPhones, Androids, Tablets And Other Devices
MobBase introduced today a new, free way for artists to build just one mobile app that connects with fans on any Internet-enabled screen, including iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, and Blackberrys.
MobBase is a favorite solution for artists to create, launch and manage their own, custom mobile applications. With MobBase, artists share music, photos, videos, tweets, news, information about shows, merchandise and other content with fans on-the-go.
"It's never been this easy, this fast or this inexpensive for an artist to have their own mobile app and connect with fans wherever they are and whatever screen they're using," said Charles Feinn, CEO and co-founder of MixMatchMusic, MobBase's developer.
Separate apps for different devices a challenge for artists
Feinn said the proliferation of systems and screens has been a challenge for artists. "It's been too difficult, too expensive and too time consuming to build separate apps for every device and every environment," he said. "The new MobBase app changes everything because artists can now build a single app to reach everyone."
Rebelution among artists with MobBase HTML5 apps
"A mobile app is one of the best ways for Rebelution to stay connected with our fans," said Eric Rachmany, vocalist and guitarist for Rebelution. "We use MobBase because we get an inexpensive app that looks and performs great, and works on iPhones, iPads, Androids and everything else our fans are carrying in their pockets or purses."
MobBase built on HTML5
The new build-it-once, publish-across-every-screen capability is made possible by HTML5, the newest version of the common language used for structuring and presenting content on the web. HTML5 apps are used by developers, including MobBase, to build applications for use on personal computers, tablets, smart phones and other devices.
A lot for free, even more for just $5
Artists can build, launch and manage their own MobBase app for no charge. It works on iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android (phones and tablets), Blackberrys and any other mobile device that supports HTML5. For just $5 to activate and $5 a month, artists can get a custom mobile app and feature unlimited videos, songs and other content.
MobBase a favorite of artists, labels and concert venues
More than 500 artists, record labels and concert venues have launched their own MobBase apps, including Tila Tequila, Pepper, Parkway Drive, 9:30 Club, Rebelution, Jump Smokers, John McLaughlin, Iration,the Jacka, Zion I, and Paul Thorn.
"MobBase has been so popular with artists because it makes it so easy and inexpensive to connect and engage with fans," said Feinn. "The new build-it- once and publish-it-everywhere capability, and no-charge option, are sure to make it the first choice of even more artists."
MobBase featured in Mozilla Marketplace
MobBase is one of the featured partners for the forthcoming Mozilla Marketplace, an app store for cross-platform HTML5 apps that aims to connect the ecosystem of HTML5 developers with the tens of millions of Firefox browser users. Hundreds of MobBase apps will be available in the Mozilla Marketplace in the coming months.
About MobBase
MobBase is built by MixMatchMusic, a technology company founded to serve the needs of millions of musicians. Its products and services help musicians connect with fans to convert casual music fans into loyal fans, and loyal fans into paying customers. MixMatchMusic is based in Silicon Valley and is angel-backed. More information is available at www.mobbase.com.
05/04/2012
ON SOME SERIOUS SWERP: Chicago's Swerp Records Announces Launch Lineup, Record Releases May 22nd
Swerp Records announced today their official launch lineup and collective release date of May 22nd, in an advance video at www.SwerpRecords.com. Much like a indie-rock Odd Future, the artists of Swerp Records share members, musical virtuosity, collaborative shows, and a warped sense of humor. The label, featuring a collection of seven of Chicago's finest underground artists, represents the first formal releases from any of these groups.
"I had never heard of any of these bands before but after listening to their soundcloud sampler reel I knew there was something special going on here. There is an unusually high percentage of awesomeness, and I found that the ambition and energy apparent [...] extended to these other bands." said Farsheed Hamidi-Toosi of Soapbox Music (http://soapboxchicago.com/). "What really grabbed me was the raw energy and musical exploration I was hearing."
Swerp Records comes from the little-known Chicago south suburban musical community, a lost branch of the city's musical family tree. For the last six years, the bands of the south suburban scene built a rich history of exceptional musicianship and infamous shows, yet functioned entirely without promotion or representation. Loosely guided by multi-instrumentalist Nnamdi Ogbonnaya (The Para-Medics, Water House, Nervous Passenger, Sooper Secret Side Project) and drummer Brendan Smyth (Water House, Freudian Slip, Nervous Passenger), Swerp's launch includes three all-new albums, two remastered albums, and new forthcoming releases.
Swerp's launch releases consist of:
- THE PARA-MEDICS - PATSY CLINE GUN SQUID (new) - dizzying instrumental math-prog trio - (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAfKeHjkYSU - over 30,000 views)
- WATER HOUSE - ROSIE GUADALUPE WILMA MARY ANN (new) - self-described "miasma rock", with jazz, rock, metal, and folk influences
- FREUDIAN SLIP - (TWO)BE TIED (new) - intense four-piece Midwest-style math rock
- RATBOYS - RATBOY (remastered) - clever, female-fronted experimental-folk duet
- NERVOUS PASSENGER - NERVOUS PASSENGER EP (remastered) - balls-to-the-wall suburban punk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hohHtZTwN2k)
- JT ROYSTER - HANGIN' BY THE SOUNDS (forthcoming) - warm, rural, Michigan-influenced folk
- NNAMDI'S SOOPER DOOPER SECRET SIDE PROJECT - BOOTY SLICES // ROTISSABOOTY - incredibly catchy, impossibly warped hip-hop, featuring contributions from every Swerp artist and beyond (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkINOyS3uhU)
The three new albums were recorded in Chicago's historic Pieholden Suite Sound, a studio founded in part by the late Jay Bennett of Wilco. The albums were engineered by Che Arthur (Atombompocketknife, Che Arthur Trio, Past/Future Records) and produced by Jonathan Mondragon (The Island of Misfit Toys). Swerp also launches with the back catalogues of seven additional classic South Suburban bands for streaming and download.
Swerp Records is hosting a public listening party May 6th via turntable.fm, with launch shows to follow shortly after the May 22nd release though SwerpRecords.com.
For any inquiries, please contact J Matthew Nix at JMNix@SwerpRecords.com, or by phone at 219.616.6973
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Swerp Records is a Chicago-based record label, devoted to badass music for awesome people. With a history going back to 2006, the artists on Swerp Records all have roots in the rich history of our Chicago South Suburban music scene - featuring The Para-Medics, Water House, Freudian Slip, Ratboys, Nervous Passenger, jt royster, Nnamdi's Sooper-Dooper Secret Side Project, and more! For more info, visit us online at www.SwerpRecords.com
www.facebook.com/SwerpRecords
www.vimeo.com/SwerpRecords
Email: jmnix@swerprecords.com
03/27/2012
Announcing The Launch Of I E S – Indie Entertainment Summit
I E S – the INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT is launching August 1 2012 as a new annual music and entertainment conference and festival in Southern California. The 5 day event will focus on cutting edge knowledge, networking & performances in the areas of music, movies/TV, & modeling. Featuring over 80 in depth workshops and seminars led by top industry pros designed to help musical artists, managers, actors, models, DJs, comedians, film makers, & independent labels/entertainment companies progress their business and career opportunities in the worldwide entertainment and media industries. Each evening will spotlight concerts, performances, film premieres & showcases by attending talent and name performers in a variety of top venues from Hollywood to Universal Studios to the booming NoHo arts district in North Hollywood. The final day Sunday August 5 will be an innovative day at a special location, for an event called DEAL LINK, where attendees will have a chance to introduce themselves & meet one-to one with industry decision makers, including investors, A&R execs, CEOs of entertain- ment companies that are normally extremely hard for new talent to reach and that can make a difference in one's career and opportunities.
The epicenter for the daily events will be in the blossoming NoHo Arts District region of North Hollywood, specifically the FEDERAL (the new KNITTING FACTORY Club), the ARTS INSTITUTE & AMP STUDIO COMPLEX . With additional live venues on UNIVERSAL STUDIOS CITYWALK & HOLLYWOOD-HIGHLAND areas (2 stops on the METRO Subway from NoHo), including the HARD ROCK CAFÉ, MUSICIANS INSTITUTE, THE OTHER DOOR, FEDERAL, SKINNYS & other prime So CAL venues. Included in the special IES events are the major BEST BAND IN THE LAND national band competition for a $100,000. grand prize package, the DEAL LINK event for attendees to meet 1-on-1 with Investors-A&R-CEOs, the major BEST NEW RAP STAR national competition for a $100,000. grand prize package, the DANCE WORLD SUMMIT competition for solo dancers & crews, the IES FILM FESTIVAL, the HOTTEST NEW COMEDIAN national competition, the IES DJ Challenge, & much more!
IES prides itself in the diversity and strong caliber of the speakers, as well as the high percentage of artists that are able to perform and as the IES tagline proclaims "Show The World What You Got!". "After speaking at hundreds of major conferences", states IES Co-Executive Director Jay Warsinske, " and being involved in over a 1000 events over my 39 years in the business (including GRAMMY events, NEW MUSIC SEMINAR, SXSW, ASCAP EXPO, CMJ & many more), we see what works & what doesn't & with IES we have assembled 'The Best of the Best' and created the best possible conference & festival in the Entertainment Capital of the World!" Warsinske is considered one of the industry's top entertainment marketing exec and has been a part of launching legends such as U2, Dr. Dre, Metallica, Black Eyed Peas, Guns 'n Roses, Snop Dogg, Red Hot Chilli Peppers & many more. "So Cal has nothing quite like this", states IES C0-Executive Director Cameron Penny, "& who doesn't want to learn cutting edge tips from the absolute best pros in every vital area of the business, & get to perform in front of media & industry in L.A.!" Penny is a veteran Radio & Music industry veteran, Radio personality & Record Label CEO. "We've seen many of the top movies, video games & artists in the past year be from independent companies", says IES Co-Executive Director David Heavener, "& IES puts the spotlights on all the keys areas, music – movies/TV – modeling – DJs – comedians & more that are prime to network together for even more amazing success stories to talk about at next year's IES, the business is changing at light speed & IES is at the forefront of it!" Heavener is a 30+ Film & Music executive, having produced or directed over 30 major movies, TV series & is considered one of the top experts in the independent movie industry.
Artists have been confirmed from all regions of the U.S. & from over 20 countries around the World that will be performing at IES.
www.IESfest.com
03/15/2012
MusicDish*China Is All About 'Musical Discovery at CMW 2012
2012 is the 30th edition of Canadian Music Week and the 6th in which MusicDish is an official CMW media sponsor. MusicDish*China is sponsoring the "Music Discovery Through The Social Web" panel, featuring moderator Bob Lefsetz - in other words, a must-not-miss panel - on Thursday March 22nd, 4:00-4:50PM in the Royal York Hotel's Ballroom. In addition to speaking on the panel, MusicDish Founder and President Eric de Fontenay will be mentoring CMW attendees on Friday March 23rd at 1:45-2:45PM on strategies for breaking into international markets in Asia.
MusicDish*China will also be supporting China's indie folk band Shanren that has been tearing up the US East coast this month with two shows in Toronto, including their official CMW showcase show at Lula Lounge.
CHIN Radio Presents
Thursday, Mar 22 - 9pm
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W., west of Dufferin
https://www.facebook.com/events/308253625902888/ http://canadianmusicfest.com/artists-2012/artist-details/?band=Shanren&band_ID=3536
The Toronto Review of Books This Is Not a Reading Series
Saturday, Mar 24 - 9pm
Gladstone Hotel, Main Ballroom
1214 Queen Street West
http://www.gladstonehotel.com/hotel
https://www.facebook.com/events/365134770174373/
$5 or free with the purchase of Red Rock
with Nova Heart, Jonathan Campbell (author of Red Rock), and Al Di (Beijing music personality and host of ALDTV)
Featured in The Washington Post as one of DC's best March concerts, Shanren's tour has been covered in major blogs from Brooklyn Vegan to Hypebot. They have been described as 'as close to The Pogues as we've ever seen a Chinese band get' by the National Geographic and have been praised for 'grappling with themes resonant to rural transplants and ethnic minorities' in their songs such as "Thirty Years" by WNYC.
https://www.facebook.com/shanrenband
Part media company, part marketing agency, MusicDish*China connects live entertainment and social media to reach and interact with today's Chinese music fans. Through our partnerships with major festivals, such as Midi (biggest and longest-running rock festival), JZ Shanghai and Jue Festivals, we engage fans through cutting edge content, brands and interactive platforms.
http://china.musicdish.com
03/09/2012
Get Fueled For Your Day: Java Monster Mornings at SXSW
WHAT: Java Monster® provides breakfast/beverages for SXSW registrants DAILY and to accompany the FREE feast will be the easy sounds of acoustic artists helping kick start busy days ahead.
WHERE: The SXSW Registrants’ Lounge Presented by MOFILM at Brush Square Park, just North of the of the Austin Convention Center.
WHEN: March 10th – 17th, 9 AM to 11 AM (available on a first come, first served basis)
DETAILS: Breakfast and Java Monster® beverages are for official SXSW Badge Holders and Showcasing Artists Wristbands. Enjoy breakfast tacos, empanadas, biscuits and international servings daily. Acoustic artists John Neilson and Charlie Overbey will be supplying the tunes and ambience throughout the mornings.
OTHER: Java Monster’s® SXSW Competition winners will begin shooting and covering all the madness that is SXSW: the music, the parties, the panels and the carnival atmosphere that grips Austin for 10 days. A 3-man crew will shoot, document and edit their experience with the tech, film and music industries’ biggest gathering.
About Monster Energy:
Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots, and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality. www.monsterenergy.com
About SXSW Conferences & Festivals:
The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals (March 9-18, 2012) offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery.
Year after year, the event is a launching pad for new creative content. New media presentations, music showcases and film screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for audiences. Conference panel discussions present a forum for learning, business activity thrives at the Trade Shows and global networking opportunities abound. Austin serves as the perfect backdrop for SXSW®, where career development flourishes amid the relaxed atmosphere. Intellectual and creative intermingling among industry leaders continues to spark new ideas and carve the path for the future of each ever-evolving field, long after the events' conclusion.
03/01/2012
iGuitar Workshop / Brian Moore Guitars debuts the “Adrian Galysh Signature” C-90F Electric Guitar
Cold Spring, NY - The result of 20 years of state-of-the-art electric guitar research and design combined with their long time relationship with Los Angeles guitarist, Adrian Galysh, iGuitar Workshop / Brian Moore Guitars debuts the “Adrian Galysh Signature” C-90F electric guitar. Company president, Patrick Cummings, said, "Adrian has been making our guitars sound great for over 10 years, we are very pleased to honor him with this signature model."
The “Adrian Galysh Signature” model guitar has Brian Moore Guitars’ patented comfort contoured body and innovative rear output jack combined with Galysh’s preferred asthetics and features, which are reflected in its spectacular satin finished spalted maple top and mohaghany back, Seymour Duncan pickups, Floyd Rose locking tremolo, and gold hardware (including the pickup pole pieces!).
Instrumental rock guitarist, music educator, and recording session ace, Galysh professes, ”My guitar is like a paint brush, and I want to take the listener on a colorful journey. I need to be able to have a large pallet of tones to work with. My Brian Moore “Adrian Galysh Signature" guitar does this.” And a large pallet of tones it has indeed. Featuring a 7-way “super switch”, the “Adrian Galysh Signature” guitar lets players select seven different pick up combinations, giving players access to classic single coil and humbucking tones.
Features and specs:
• Adrian Galysh Signature Headstock
• Comfort Contoured Mahogany body
• Spalted maple top with Satin finish
• 22 fret Maple neck 25.5" scale, 15" radius
• Rosewood fingerboard • 6105 Frets
• Matching Sculpted Headstock • Abalone "M" logo
• Seymour Duncan Alnico II neck
• Seymour Duncan JB bridge
• Floyd Rose tremelo
• Gold Hardware • Sperzel locking tuners
• Available left handed at no extra charge
Available factory direct, and customizable with optional left handed model, piezo pickup, and 13 pin synth access.
Order online or contact iGuitar Workshop / Brian Moore Guitars with any questions and for help ordering.
845-809-5347 x226 or sales@iguitarworkshop.com
02/23/2012
02/16/2012
Elliot Scheiner Wins His 7th Grammy Award
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One of the world's foremost record producers, engineers and mixers - Elliot Scheiner - has won his 7th Grammy Award at the 2012 event for his work on Eric Clapton's "Layla And Other Love Songs"
Elliot, who has had 25 previous nominations for a Grammy has worked with a huge range of artists including Fleetwood Mac, Sting, The Eagles, James Brown, Aerosmith, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Paul McCartney and Queen, to name just a very few. He has also produced soundtracks for movies including The Godfather 1 and II and Meet The Robinsons, among others.
Joe D'Ambrosio of JD Management Inc, who represents Elliot quotes directly from the venue in Los Angeles: "It's always an honor to be nominated and a privilege to win a Grammy and Elliot is delighted, of course"
Colleagues that also worked on the Eric Clapton project included Bob Ludwig - surround mastering engineer and Bill Levenson.
The project was produced and mixed at Trackman Productions, Elliot Scheiner's private studio.
Elliot Scheiner is represented by Joe D'Ambrosio at JD Management Inc. JD Management are also celebrating 10 years in the business in 2012.
For more on Elliot and on JD Management please visit:
www.jdmanagement.com
Media contact: Kevin Fetterplace at Mojo Working
Kevin@Mojoworking.com
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