Tag: Music and Recording

BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the Children's Chorus of Maryland and a Baltimore rap artist have teamed up with the racial justice podcast Trouble4Good to urge the Maryland General Assembly to change the pro-Confederate Maryland state song.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Citizen Music Group wants you to know and follow Christopher "YUNG Citizen" Williams, Charlotte (N.C.) native, and you will discover someone deeply passionate and committed to raising awareness to the injustices and social inequities that exist in society today.

VANCOUVER, BC, Canada, Dec. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its second pedal: The Crunch Plus overdrive. It follows on the heels of the McGregor's debut pedal, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive, a single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal for guitar and bass, released in December 2019.

DREXEL HILL, Pa., Dec. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gallospole and TARAC WIPPP (tey - rak - wip) have won distinguished awards at international film festivals throughout the year 2020. This chair conspiracy propagated by the political satirist, Gallospole, has been recognized as the Best Trailer at the Direct Monthly Online Film Festival.

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 7, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- North Texas Performing Arts announces that Plano resident Darrell Rodenbaugh, who has played the title role of Scrooge since the tradition began in 2011, is again taking the stage in its 10th annual Christmas celebration of "Scrooge - The Musical" presented by Transamerica.

GLENDALE, Ariz., Dec. 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- World of Illumination - the world's largest drive-through animated light show - is joining forces with Subaru to present "Share the Love," a socially safe drive-in concert and light show experience to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event, which is produced in conjunction with iHeart Media and Mix 96.9, is scheduled for December 3, 2020 at 6 p.m. at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12 p.m. PDT, Amelia Ray, Jake Wood and Bay Area cinematographer Peggy Peralta will host a Zoom discussion on the making of "Hambone Says," the video that uses contemporary past aesthetic to explore racism, rage and role reversal in the United States.

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The McGrath Project, a Texas-based indie rock band on 4818 Records, is ready to hit the road in 2021. Along with dates set at the First Friday Festival in Las Vegas and The Viper Room in Los Angeles, the McGrath Project is particularly excited to announce some international highlights. In late June the band will be playing the Rock Bulava Festival in Kiev, Ukraine and famous Dobro Festival in Moscow along with a series of engagements throughout the Ukraine and Russia.

DREXEL HILL, Pa., Oct. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- no1uno (pronounced "no one you know") are set to release the Special Remastered EP Edition from their 2000 full-length CD, "no1uno2," on Friday, October 30. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, this EP edition features select tracks including their eclectic rock epic, "down - the dance," described as a "dark moody atmosphere" with a "beautifully eerie vibe."

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Will the real Stan please stand up? Before James "Slim Jimmy" Guiltinan knew that Eminem's "Stan" had become a dictionary word defined as a sort of super, but sometimes obsessed fan, he'd written one of his first two rap songs, as an Eminem "salute." The slang definition of "stan" likely originated from Eminem's song and music video "Stan."

LONDON, UK, Oct. 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RMN Classical is excited to announce that "CHORAL & ORCHESTRAL WORKS" by Brian Field, produced by Rick Romano and distributed by RMN Music, will be released worldwide on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Music and all digital platforms on October 15, 2020.

NEW YORK N.Y., Oct. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Singer-songwriter Dan Spirk (a COVID-19 survivor) is striking back against the pandemic and against hate. "I think we have all heard the saying, 'united we stand, divided we fall.' Well we're falling - into minced pieces of anger and confusion very quickly."

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Available now on all major streaming services, the amazing debut single and accompanying video for 'The Official Adventures of Superhoe' by one of the most exciting new artists in all of hip-hop, Superhoe. (MATURE)

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Performing artist, TIPZY, debuts satirical music video, "COVID Dance," that uses humor to comment on the ways we choose to (or not to) stay safe during the pandemic.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HausHill Entertainment, a Los Angeles based broadcast, creative media, distribution and entertainment company and David Sincere, celebrity choreographer and renowned musician - ink a collaborative 3 season deal for the "Industry Top 10" Visual Podcast.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- During this time of confinement, while much of the artistic community has been greatly impacted, the cultural institution Folklore Urbano NYC has made great strides in crystallizing its mission to create universal and inclusive music and bring joy through the power of the arts.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MansMark Records announces the much-anticipated ỌPẸ Album, a debut by Nigerian Grammy-winning recording artist and percussionist, Sikiru Adepoju is out! The official release of ỌPẸ (Yoruba-Nigeria word for Gratitude) follows the unveiling of three appetizing singles.

MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 22, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- R&B Fusion Artist V. Tiarrá just released her newest hit video for her single, "Digital Love," just as her prior single, "Batter Up," a lyrical critique to the many issues U.S. Citizens face as politicians "politick" and use their constituents for their own political power, was featured at the 2020 Democratic Party of Miami-Dade's Blue Gala.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AY Young, founder, Battery Tour, was named by the United Nations (UN) as one of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and to Fresh Energy's 2020 Energy News Network's "40 Under 40."

TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ministers II Society is a Community Activist organization and Music group, that was formed by inmates in a maximum security prison. Their Name creates a certain culture lure, as does their unified goal of transforming themselves from "Murderers to Ministers."

VENICE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Man8Plant Records announced today the release of "Plague Baby," a new video and single from Pete McCabe's latest album, "Many Storyed." McCabe is a folk and pop music artist, a troubadour and storyteller who is as topical and fresh today as the leading artists of the 60s were in their time.

ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 27, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Real J Israel announces a new EP release, "No Pressure," that includes previously-released singles, "Damn Good Man," "Freaky Tonight" and four other tunes that are sure to excite listeners. Israel's model is to give people music that they can feel.

DETROIT, Mich., Aug. 27, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a nostalgic throwback to their gospel heritage and beginnings as the dynamic "Moss Brothers," Detroit-based Salathiel Records has released the music video for the new single "Testimony of Praise" by brothers and celebrated recording artists Bill Moss Jr. and J Moss.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 26, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Artistpass presents a new way for the exceptionally talented abroad to gain their artist or tour visas to the United States - efficiently and cost-effectively.

LONDON, U.K., Aug. 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "ELECTRIC" by Sergio Sorrentino, produced by Rick Romano and distributed by RMN Classical, will be published worldwide on August 28, 2020. The album includes performances of works by renowned composers of today's contemporary scene such as Steve Reich, John King, John Cage and Joji Yuasa.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sikiru Adepoju, a two-time GRAMMY®-winning artist and celebrated Nigerian talking drum master, releases "Take Me Home, Country Roads," the second single from "ỌPẸ," the upcoming collaboration with the Riddim Doctors, on MansMark Records.

MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- R&B Fusion Artist V. Tiarrá was a featured performer/artist at the 2020 Blue Gala hosted by the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. Just as she is releasing her next new song, "Digital Love," V. Tiarrá performed "Batter Up" an ode to the many societal and social issues U.S. Citizens face.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Aug. 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Who doesn't like watching fluffy polar bears, monkeys in natural hot springs, and koalas? Custom couture made out of single use objects? The official music video for "Can You Hear Me" By Danielle Alura is very eye-catching and creates an amazing picture for Mother Earth; fluffy, fashionable and factual all at the same time.

DETROIT, Mich., Aug. 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Salathiel Records is saturating the market with two new dynamic releases by Billboard charting artist and worship leader Bill Moss Jr., "Testimony of Praise" and "Brand New Day." Both new singles are available now on all digital music outlets.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nashville singer and songwriter Brina Kay released the music video for her single "Heat of the Moment" at midnight on July 10, 2020. The video was filmed last year in the city of Chicago and was directed by Joshua Lockhart of J. Lockhart media.

VANCOUVER, B.C., July 22, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- McGregor Pedals Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of their flagship product, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive Pedal for bass and guitar. Designer Garth Heslop went back to the drawing board to develop this single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to President Trump's increase in rhetoric against education, immigration, Black Lives Matter, Tik Tok and his defense of the Confederate flag and its monuments, Professor Hal Harper of Oakland, California, retired professor of English as a Second Language (ESL), has launched his own salvo in the culture war as he releases "In America - A New Musical" to the public.

LONDON, U.K., June 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, popular creator platform OnlyFans (London, United Kingdom) in collaboration with Splash Life Booking (SLB) announces the official launch of a new Livestream content series "OnlyFans Friday" involving celebrity content creators, who will host Free Live Stream performances, exclusively on their OnlyFans Profile.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dieter Wiesner, Michael Jackson's former manager and friend, had many voice recordings from the pop icon, and sought a way to share them with others. "Michael Jackson: The Real Story" (ISBN: 978-1732181397), co-authored by Wiesner and Jah and published by Kingdomedia, is the result of that desire.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The second EP release, "Lies," from buzzing pop newcomer Farrah Mechael, is dropping on all major digital retailers and streaming services June 19 - just in time for the summer.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 71 North Entertainment's artist Mark "Big Mucci" Wynn, best known for his "Bikers Shuffle" and "Cleveland Shuffle," is gaining new attention for another line dance track - "The Set Slide."

TACOMA, Wash., June 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On The Map Music Group announces June 26, 2020 for release of hip hop artist WordPlay T. Jay's eighth album since 2007, dedicated to his dreams, family, spiritual life, ambitions and hard work over the years "putting in Overtime."

LAS VEGAS, Nev., May 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Amid the Coronavirus lockdown, award-winning, critically acclaimed indie music star Luanne Hunt decided to use her free time to tap into her creativity and write the Top 40 Gospel/Inspirational hit "We Rise," a song the Hollywood Digest calls an "anthem for our times."

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The California Bluegrass Association (CBA) has announced the launch of Turn Your Radio OnLINE, a webcast series starting Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 6 p.m. Pacific Time, and continuing each Saturday through June 20. This new online music event is inspired by the CBA's annual Father's Day Festival, held in Grass Valley, California, since 1975.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With lyrics inspired by famed poet, Lord Byron, Gabriele Ciampi's, "She Walks in Beauty" was composed and orchestrated by him to pay tribute to the heroes on the frontline of the current pandemic. This eloquent music video serves as a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel with the promise of a return to normal. The video and song will be released, worldwide, on May 15 by Universal Music Group.

MADISON, Wis., May 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) announced today that University of Wisconsin-Madison psychologist Robert Enright, Ph.D., has teamed up with acclaimed songwriter-performer Sam Ness to produce a "therapeutic music-discussion video" for adults who are struggling with the anguish created by the coronavirus lockdown.

STOCKTON, Calif., April 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gary Fritzen, award winning composer of musical theatre, feeling the weight of the covid-19 pandemic announces a challenge for singers of all abilities and interest to sing his new song, "There Will Be Light."

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On April 15, J.Scalco released a new pop single, "Feeling' Like a God." Under the ScareKrow, Inc. label and produced by Daryl Lamont, the song is available on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and all the other streaming platforms.

PERTH AMBOY, N.J., March 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Watch Me Work" - the EP Released February 1, 2020 - is the first project the industry gets to see from the new young artist Sha Bandzz. The long-awaited debut EP from Sha Bandzz "Watch me Work" is available now on your favorite source to purchase music online.

CAMP VERDE, Ariz., March 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts Foundation will host a "Tribute to Bill Bassett in the Grand Ole Opry Style" concert on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. in the Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts, 210 Camp Lincoln Road in Camp Verde.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., March 5, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In support of his latest album, "COMMON MAN," Long Island-based singer/songwriter Joe Iadanza will embark on his first tour of the southeastern United States in over ten years.

CAMP VERDE, Ariz., March 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts Foundation will host a concert of Irish and Scottish music by the Kilted Spirit band, with bagpiper Mike McKee, on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 3 p.m. at the Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts, 210 Camp Lincoln Road, in Camp Verde

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mateo Blanco, an accomplished musician and celebrated visual artist, is re-releasing his debut album "Mateo Blanco 724," in honor of its 10th anniversary.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pop rock artist Zepet specializes in the sunny indie pop that dominated the airwaves in the early 2000's. His latest single release, "Call Me When You Break Up," is joyously melancholy and filled to the brim with memorable melodies.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JH ARTS CORP. announces that Dr. Bong-A Jung, 1st prize winner at the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Competition and recipient of the Olga Gagliardi Getto Award, is making her Carnegie Hall debut as a solo recitalist on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 8 p.m. The grand pianist has appeared previously at Carnegie Hall but as a chamber musician.

THOMSON, Ga., Feb. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Activities Council of Thomson proudly announces the lineup of musicians for the 27th Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival. This year's date for the iconic day of great roots music is Saturday May 2, 2020, in Thomson, Georgia.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Indie-rock singer-songwriter Ryan Chernin, whose debut single on Inhuman Records, "Look Right," rocketed up to 25 on Mediabase's AC Chart, just under Ariana Grande's "Breathin," has just released an edgy new single for 2020, "FaceTime."

BRADENTON, Fla., Jan. 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 1 p.m., come meet and greet a ninety-six-year-old marine, Gene Christie, as he releases his CD containing a song to honor his fellow Marines in the 5th Division who won the Battle of Iwo Jima at great sacrifice.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Holidays are now over, time to get in the know with all upcoming 2020 events! So Cal Industries shares helpful tips when attending these MUST go to festivals this year. The listed festivals are entirely diverse, based on a variety of music genres such as rock, pop, indie, hip hop, and electronic dance music. Also, differentiating each by the designated setting and music genre for all you festivalgoers and soon to be festival attendees!

VENICE, Calif., Nov. 25, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Music to My Years, Life and Love Between the Notes" (ISBN: 978-0983655039) by film and TV composer and conductor Artie Kane won the 2019 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in the Non-Fiction and Music/Entertainment category at the annual Reader's Favorite awards held on November 23, 2019 at the Regency Hotel Miami.

GARDENA, Calif., Nov. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inspirational singer-songwriter, Wendy Katagi is joined by Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Tom Zink and Grammy-nominated vocalist Anne Walsh in a spirited "Joy to the World" concert with InnerVox jazz singers and cellist, Nancy Korb at Gardena Valley Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- INDIE CHAMELEON, a new innovative record label that puts the artist at the core of everything they do, has released their first fully produced single and music video combination with the song available October 25 and the music video released today.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 8, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles is in for a massive infusion of harmonious ripples when "Soundwaves 360 Music Event" rolls on to the boulevard on Thursday, November 14 at the Academy LA. Party goers will be able to surf a kaleidoscope of genres with acts ranging from hip hop to rock. The evening, presented by Brandi Irwin Productions and G-Love Productions, will be flooded with talent.

MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After an 18-month self-imposed hiatus, Datsik, a leader in the dubstep world, surfaced with a statement explaining his absence, which he posted on his Facebook page. After extensive touring over the last decade, he sought help for mental health issues that he opted to come to terms with.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Producers Steve Barnett, Gabriel Vasquez, and Alan Powell, and Executive Producer Corby Pons, announce the start of principal photography on the inspiring original musical "A WEEK AWAY" scheduled for nationwide theatrical release in 2020.

TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In anticipation of their upcoming 2020 EP release, California Villain announced they will release their first single "A Little After Midnight" on October 31. This is an absolute fun rocking tune, with true California style.

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 15, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFE) fundraising affair will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The CAFE 2019 Fundraising Gala is a black-tie affair that will feature headliner performances by world-acclaimed artists David Rudder, known as the Calypso King of the World, and Allison Hinds, aka the Queen of Caribbean Soca.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Mikiko Miyakawa, the New York-based composer/pianist, originally from Japan, announced that her classical piano album "Elegy In Violet" was released Sept. 20 by Centaur Records. Mikiko is a former new wave keyboardist and manager to Eiko Shuri. (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate Hunger Action Month and the upcoming 79th birthday of John Lennon, Michael Towner of Iconic Legacy has announced that the effort to create the "Imagine No Hunger" special license plate in California is nearing the deadline and in order to insure the requisite 7,500 registrations are submitted to the DMV prior to the January deadline, (VIDEO)

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Indie-rock singer-songwriter Ryan Chernin, whose debut single, "Look Right," rocketed up to 25 on Mediabase's AC Chart, just under Ariana Grande's "breathin," has just released an edgy new single, "FaceTime." (VIDEO)