The Unprecedented Popularity of the Free iPhone App Has Musicians, Fans, and Celebrities Alike Embracing the Latest Innovation from Gibson Guitar
Nashville, TN…June 3, 2010… The Gibson Guitar iPhone App has become one of the most popular free apps via the Apple iTunes store and has been downloaded over a staggering 1.5 million times by fans worldwide, cementing Gibson’s reputation as the industry’s leader in innovation and music technology. Musicians, enthusiasts, and celebrities alike have embraced this must-have app. Read more…
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In the lead-up to his upcoming 4 date Australian tour, Grammy Award winning rapper/actor Common is available for a limited number of interviews. Currently starring in the smash hit movie “Date Night” alongside Tina Fey and Steve Carrell, Common says “I’m so excited to be reconnecting with my fans in Australia. This tour has been long overdue and I can’t wait to deliver a Hip Hop experience they will never forget”. Read more…
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Finally the wait is over for one of Hip-Hop’s most powerful groups to hit Australia with their high energy show and thought provoking, action taking lyrics. With a guest appearance on Dave Shappelle’s Block Party movie/dvd, Dead Prez have build a reputation for themselves of bringing knowledge, wisdom and understating in a way people can still party too.
Inspired by self defence parties such as the Black Panthers, Dead Prez (short for dead presidents) is the most politically-conscious group since Public Enemy. Read more…
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Sydney, Australia – For Release Sunday, 17 January, 2010:
The JD Set (www.thejdset.com.au) was HUGE in 2009 and even before the 2010 schedule is locked away, Jack Daniel’s, in keeping with the tradition of taking the tour bus to audiences further afield, is thrilled to announce the inaugural JD Summer Set with Scotland’s finest superstars, FRANZ FERDINAND, in beautiful Byron Bay!
On Friday, 26 February, 2010, music fans are getting together for a road trip converging on Byron Bay for what will surely be THE pub rock gig of the Summer featuring FRANZ FERDINAND and Bris-Vegas’ own, YVES KLEIN BLUE.
With three stunning and critically acclaimed albums under their belt (Franz Ferdinand, You Could Have It So Much Better and last year’s Tonight: Franz Ferdinand), FRANZ FERDINAND return to Australia next month to headline the Future Music Festival and are beyond excited to be able to take time out of their busy schedule for the chance to play in the best pub in one of Australia’s most beautiful towns – The Beach Hotel in Byron Bay. Read more…
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CHOOSE FROM THREE CRANKIN’ SCREENS!
MEDIA RELEASE: Thursday, 10 December 2009
In January, Channel [V] will bring you the ultimate coverage of the world’s largest touring festival, with BIG DAY OUT LI[V]E. This mammoth, five-hour LIVE broadcast from the 100th Big Day Out Show in Sydney will give viewers unprecedented AAA access to local and international artists, mind-blowing performances and all the backstage antics. The special television event kicks off on Saturday 23 January LIVE from 3.00pm.
Plus, BIG DAY OUT LI[V]E is interactive with THREE jam-packed screens to choose from – just hit the red button on your remote. Read more…
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At just 23 years old, Portland born pianist Johnandrew Slominski has already amassed a staggering collection of degrees, honors and accolades. With a Master of Music degree in Performance, a Master of Arts in Music Theory, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance, all from the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, Slominski is currently a candidate for Doctor of Musical Arts there, and serves as the youngest instructor in that institution’s history, teaching Music Theory and Piano.
While for most of us, that’s already a life’s worth of achievement, Slominski is also a gifted solo performer, and traveling lecturer. Read more…
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Chris Brown's new album Graffiti
Sony Music Entertainment Australia is pleased to announce that multi-platinum recording artist Chris Brown is set to release his third album Graffiti December 4.
The album’s first single, “I Can Tranform Ya” featuring Lil Wayne and producer Swizz Beatz (who also produced the track), has climbed into the Top Ten on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop and Rhythmic radio airplay charts. The hit single is currently sitting in the Top 10 on the Australian iTunes music video chart. The 20-year old’s, multi-entertainer’s video clip for the track is in heavy rotation on Rage, Channel [V], TMF, and MTV.
“Crawl”, the upcoming second single, is already receiving strong early support at the Urban Mainstream radio format in the US ahead of the album release early December. The “Crawl” video is already in heavy rotation on MTV Hits and MTV Jams, and BET. Read more…
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Sienna Skies release debut album ‘Truest Of Colours’
Sienna Skies are a 6-piece Experimental/Post Hardcore band from Sydney, Australia. Their debut album ‘Truest Of Colours’ could well be what Australian Hardcore fans have been waiting for.
In 2007, the band released their first EP titled ‘Where Joy Exists Despair Beckons’ which saw the band tour quite consistently both in Australia and New Zealand which paved the way for them to become a support favourite to many Australian and international touring acts including Haste The Day (USA), Blessed By A Broken Heart (CAN), Family Force 5 (USA), Closure In Moscow, The Amity Affliction, The Getaway Plan, Behind Crimson Eyes, The Red Shore, Carpathian, Deez Nuts and Mourning Tide… just to name a few.
The full-length album ‘Truest of Colours’, released nationally on December 5th by recently established label ‘New Justice Records’ (Town Hall Steps, Ash Phoenix, As Silence Breaks & Chemical Transport), is easily one of the most anticipated Australian releases of 2009. Including killer tracks “Heartquake”, “Daylight Through The Nightlife” and “Sea Of Smiles”, this is something to be excited about! Read more…
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Punk rock stalwarts GREEN DAY are bringing their tour to Australia this December. One of the world’s greatest bands, this Californian trio have achieved remarkable success, won a plethora of awards, and influenced countless bands throughout their career spanning twenty-two years. On Saturday 12 December, Channel [V] is paying homage to these legends with GREEN DAY ON [V] - 24 hours dedicated to the music that has inspired three generations of fans.
GREEN DAY ON [V] will be jam-packed with video clips, concerts and documentaries devoted to this band.
Tune in for the ultimate GREEN DAY programming:
Green Day: Dookie & Beyond – back-to-back clips of Green Day’s biggest hits from ‘Dookie’ to ‘21st Century Breakdown’ played in chronological order. Read more…
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Melbourne three-piece, Tin Alley, have notched another accolade up their belt this week, this time for their new single ‘Out Of Control’ being the fourth most added track to Australian radio this week.
Last week, the band returned to the ARIA Charts with the same single which debuted in the ARIA top 50 singles chart at number 43 whilst debuting at number 7 on the ARIA Australian Singles Chart. This week the single falls shy of the top 50 and dropped to number 11 on the AIR Charts.
Over to the BIGPOND Music Charts and Tin Alley are still dominating, having this week, for the second consecutive week, topped both the Top 40 Chart and the Rock Singles chart respectively. Read more…
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