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Montgomery Gentry To Headline Kentucky Cares

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:17 +0000

Montgomery Gentry headlined the recent Kentucky Cares Concert on May 9 to benefit victims from the recent tornado that ripped through eastern Kentucky in early March of this year. The concert was held in Lexington, KY at Busters Billiards & Backroom with proceeds going to the local American Red Cross. For further details, head over to www.montgomerygentry.com.

Jadar Will Present “LA-MIS”

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:02 +0000

This year’s Indie-Music/Film Internation Summit (LA-IMIS) is welcoming live indie performances, film screenings, unique workshops, professional entertainment panelists, industry exhibits, A&R Reps, directors, producers, J-Lounge kiosk (CD demo listening, new music videos), parties, networking and more. The summit takes place from June 16 – 17 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 South Figueroa St. – Los Angeles, CA 90015). Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., the event begins at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. See http://www.la-imis.com.

Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, Charity Auction

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:49 +0000

Rockstar Energy Drink’s Mayhem Festival has announced a VIP Charity Ticket Auction that will put fans onstage with their favorite bands. Beginning May 17 and running for 10 days, fans can bid on eBay for a chance to receive two VIP passes to the festival. In addition, the top bidder and their guest will watch their favorite band perform from onstage. Visit www.rockstarmayhemfest.com or search for “Mayhem Charity” at www.eBay.com. Proceeds will benefit Metal of Honor and Living The Dream Foundation.

Exclusive College / Indie Radio Contacts

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:31 +0000

As part of several 2012 changes, Music Connection has brought back its College/Indie Radio directory. This directory consists of the most prominent college and indie stations in the US (whether online stream and FM dial friendly). This directory also features contact info for a number of radio-promotion professionals. Check it out in the May issue of Music Connection, with The Hives on the cover! www.musicconnection.com/digital

‘Boltfest’ Raises $20,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:09:41 +0000

British death metal group, Bolt Thrower, recently threw a birthday bash titled Boltfest. The event was held at the HMV Forum in London and included a line-up handpicked by Bolt Thrower: Autopsy, Discharge, Benediction and Vallenfyre. The 2,050-person show sold out in just over two weeks, with the band achieving their target of £10,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. For more information, visit www.boltthrower.com.

Edgy Female Vocalists Needed For Vixens Compilation

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:43 +0000

Edgy Female Vocalists are needed for a second installment of the dark alternative compilation HRX Vixens, due out on Valentines Day 2013. The compilation will be produced and written by Joseph Michael (Midnight Reign,Ellipsis) and David Chamberlin (Entrzelle, Starmachines) and released by The Hollywood Rx Records. Distribution is already in place in the states and overseas. “If you have tattoos, scars, dyed hair, and a killer look, we are interested in you. Styles of music range from electro-pop to gothic-blues to industrial and metal, with elements of classical and jazz music.” The First Volume had tracks featured on E! News Daily, Fuse TV, and featured on Transit TV. See www.hrxrecords.com, email info@hrxrecords.com: or call Joseph at 323-522-6259.

Atrium Music Seeks Country / Dance-Club For Film/TV

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:00:10 +0000

Los Angeles-based music licensing company Atrium Music is currently accepting submissions for instrumental Country as well as Dance/Club music (in the style of LMFAO), both to be used for FILM/TV. For more on this opportunity, or to submit to Stephen Cohen, VP of Business Affairs at Atrium, see http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/2423.

Wanted: Assoc. Course Dir., Music Copyright

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:00:17 +0000

Full Sail University, located outside of Orlando, FL, is an innovative educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. They are currently seeking an Associate Course Director, Music Copyright and Publishing at the Winter Park, FL, location but are accepting applications for multiple positions. The Recruitment Department will consider your application for available career opportunities that suit your qualifications. All positions are full time, on-campus in Winter Park, FL. To apply, visit http://tinyurl.com/76vvcjg

Audio Perception

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:35:38 +0000

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Recording at home can lead to lots of money saved and lots of time to work on your music, but what is the trade off?, the sound! All too often the end result sounds like it’s been recorded at home. A studio bundle from Audio Perception can change all that and help you get the pro sounds you are looking for. In today’s bundle we include a Radial Engineering J48 Active direct box, so you can record your guitar or bass using your favorite mic pre with crystal clear sound and full tone. For your drums there is a Slate Digital Trigger Platinum that will let you replace bad drum sounds with stellar studio samples of real drums. And for the final mix, a Slate Digital FGX mastering plugin. With the FGX you will be able to push your mixes up to levels heard on professional CD’s, with no distortion and rich sound like you have never heard before. Your tracks with sound better than ever!

Audio Perception specializes in providing TV/film composers, musicians, producers, studio owners, and filmmakers with all their audio and technical needs. We draw on resources from four areas; audio engineering, technical engineering, design/consultation, and audio post production, to provide our clients with a full spectrum of audio and video services. Audio Perception offers great pricing on a full line of studio hardware, software, and studio computers, and backs it all up with a full service tech team that offers studio design, install and acoustics, custom wiring, updates and upgrades of your software and hardware, as well as instruction, remote tech support and much more. Once you connect with AP, you’ll never need to go anywhere else. Combining our many years of experience, with the resources of our four divisions, Audio Perception strives to provide our clients with a perfect mix of audio and technical engineering.

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Music Company Seeks Sales Rep

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:39 +0000

An Emmy-winning music company, www.tvfilmtrax.com, is seeking a sales rep to help develop new business, You must have an extensive database of contacts at trailer houses, ad agencies, production companies, Film & TV studios, and video game studios. Looking for a self-starter with strong background in sales. At least 2 years experience in the music industry. Please email resume to tvfilmtrax@gmail.com.