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Recent Headlines - Entertainment: New Indie Releases

1 Attachment Young Band With Royal Bloodline to See First National Release Rock band led by son of original Prince guitarist continues to build national buzz with release of IDN-distributed EP - 2006-11-16

4 Attachment Is Kara Johnstad a Name to Know? Within three weeks of her independent CD release singer/songwriter Kara Johnstad has charted #1 at artistlaunch.com and #1 at soundclick.com and #4 at American Idol Underground in the categories Rock, Pop, Jazz and New Age and is playing on over a hundred internet stations and podcasts. The singles "Different Planes", "Thank you" and "Carouselled" reflect this blend of new age/pop/jazz. A renowned Jazz vocalist in Berlin, Germany, Kara is truly an "Indie" musician using internet marketing strategies and online personal contacts to reach thousands of new fans. Kara´s music is available online at CDbaby.com, Amazon.com itunes.com and all download portals. - 2006-11-16

3 Attachment Trackbacks Available Walrus Rides Tide of Rock and Roll Resurgence with CD of 11 New Rock Classics A Pacific Northwest classic rock band with a new CD release of classic rock songs predicts 2007 will be "The Year of the Walrus." The new CD, to be available at a CD release party Nov. 18, defies classification in a single genre, with each of the 11 new songs so different that the debut album sounds like a "Walrus Greatest Hits" collection. The CD conveys an ageless popularity with electric, acoustic and pedal-steel guitar licks and awesome harmonies. And it is that ageless popularity of rock music that is fueling a renaissance of rock music venues and rock concerts. - 2006-11-15

2 Attachment Oxford's Hip-Hop Stock Goes Pop Are you down with Zuby? You might be soon, because this 20 year old rapper, entrepreneur and Oxford University student is starting to make serious waves on campus and beyond with his debut EP 'Commercial Underground'. A typical student doesn't spend their summer vacation performing live in the U.K and Saudi Arabia, whilst also managing to sell over 1,000 CD's out of their backpack. But then again, Zuby isn't your typical student… - 2006-11-15

2 Attachment Singing Drummer Bangs It Hard for ASTRAL KITCHEN The release of ASTRAL KITCHEN's new CD Diabolic Design is banging hard on the door that separates world fact, and political fiction. - 2006-11-15

Kidd Scurry: The Hottest Rising Comic in Las Vegas Kidd Scurry (in a hurry to make you laugh up a flurry) is performing in the Mike P Comedy Show at Fitgeralds Hotel and Casino Wednesday Nov. 22 at 9 p.m. - 2006-11-15

2 Attachment Trackbacks Available Classic Rock Music Band Walrus Debuts 'Uncovered,' Album of New Songs, at CD Release Party Nov. 18 Eleven new rock music classics will be "Uncovered" at a Bellingham, Wash., CD release party on Saturday. The new songs by the Walrus, Bellingham's premiere classic rock band, will be released after some two years in the making. - 2006-11-14

3 Attachment Future Prophecies Go Berzerk with Release of 'Black Mamba' Norwegian Drum & Bass producers Future Prophecies inject some venom into the dancefloor with the first release, 'Black Mamba'/ 'Humanoid Invasion,' on their new record label Berzerk. - 2006-11-14

Sensual Ambient Music from Anyma in Canadian Boxing Movie The sensual ambient music from the band Anyma is featured on the soundtrack of the new Canadian movie Speedbag from Cufflink Productions. - 2006-11-14

"What is INDIE?" Takes on Fox, ABC and the WB at the Independent Music Awards DIY Production Gets 2 songs nominated for "Best Song Used in Film/TV" alongside nominees from productions by Fox Searchlight, ABC and the WB! Judges for this year's awards include Peter Gabriel, Ozzy Osbourne, Cyndi Lauper and Suzanne Vega. - 2006-11-10

1 Attachment Indie Rap from 15Five's DaARMY in Power Rotation on KBBT San Antonio is first-time event Group captures Power Rotation airplay without being signed to a Label - 2006-11-10

3 Attachment Stan Harrington and Katy J. Making Sweet Music Again in The Craving Heart Following the success and accolades attributed to his first feature, Bred In The Bone, Stan Harrington has again teamed with singer/songwriter, Katy J. for an encore. The Craving Heart, a feature shot for a mere $8,000, is now turning heads based on the strength of its content, an element, Stan says, is sadly overlooked in favor of the technical these days. - 2006-11-09

The 2007 Edition of The Indie Bible is Now Available Online and in Stores The Indie Bible is the only directory in the world created specifically to help Independent Recording Artists gain more exposure for their music. The new edition lists 4200 publications that will review your music and 3400 radio stations that will play your songs. Over 9000 contacts in all. All genres of music are covered. - 2006-11-08

3 Attachment KOCH International Classics to Release 'Intuition,' a New CD by the Brubeck Brothers Quartet - 2006-11-08

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling is Now Making Kids Laugh ... Former Howard Stern Head Writer Releases 2 New CDs -- JokeMaster Jr. and GrossMaster Jr. -- for Kids Ages 12-16; for the First Time, Jackie's Available on iTunes, Including his Vast Back Catalog of Oglio Comedy CDs Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling is now making kids laugh. Former Howard Stern head writer shows his jokes are funny for kids of all ages. With two new CD's for kids JokeMaster Jr. and GrossMaster Jr. for kids ages 12-16. And for the first time, all of Jackie's jokes will be available on iTunes, including his vast back catalog of Oglio CDs. - 2006-11-08

2 Attachment Dancing Dirty to The Nutcracker Suite? The New Christmas Electronica Dance CD from 'Brete' Released: "The Nutcracker Suite Electronique." Discover what the world will be dancing to this Christmas! - 2006-11-07

1 Attachment Radio Reset Wins First Place in the Regional Finals of The Global Battle of The Bands Indie rockers, Radio Reset are now set to compete in the National finals of the Global Battle of the Bands at the esteemed Key Club in Los Angeles, CA on November 11, 2006. - 2006-11-07

New Pop/Rock CD Supports and Inspires Love of America Multi-talented singer/musician/songwriter releases his "I Love America" tribute to our country, its servicemen and women, and our nation's youth. - 2006-11-06

1 Attachment Peace Jones New CD Launches Booty-shaking Flute Craze Peace Jones' new CD "Down to the Bone" features funky flute and quirky lyrics that'll have you singing in your car. This hot new CD breaks out a unique new sound from Asheville, NC. - 2006-11-03

2 Attachment Veteran L.A. Songwriter Pens 2 International Anthems Two anthems utilizing cross cultural and inter-religious symbolism galvanize unspoken sentiments of the masses by appealing to people of all faiths. - 2006-11-02

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