eMusic is announcing its South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) 2011 Day Party lineup, With headliners The Pains of Being Pure at Heart alongside other independent acts Ty Segall, Obits, JEFF the Brotherhood, Grass Widow and Hurray for the Riff Raff.
eMusic’s SXSW 2011 Day Party is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Beauty Bar, 617 East 7th Street, Austin, TX. Festivities will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CST. The Day Party will be free and open to the general public.
eMusic members are suggested to attend as VIPs and enjoy free food, drinks and giveaways, along with the potential to meet band members backstage at the event. RSVPs for VIP entry are required.
“From the arresting country blues of Hurray for the Riff Raff to the driving rock of Obits, this year eMusic has put together a lineup designed to satisfy the musical appetite of all music fans at SXSW,” said eMusic Editor-in-Chief, J. Edward Keyes. “This year’s event was created to give eMusic members the chance to experience a variety of indie artists – some they might already love, while others they may be discovering for the first time.”
The entire lineup, featuring some of eMusic’s longtime sovereign label partners and artists, is below.
eMusic’s SXSW 2011 DAY PARTY
12:30 – Hurray for the Riff Raff (eMusic Selects)
1:15 – Grass Widow (Kill Rock Stars)
2:00 – JEFF the Brotherhood (Infinity Cat)
2:45 – Ty Segall (Goner)
3:30 – Obits (Sub Pop)
4:15 – The Pains of Being Pure at Heart (Slumberland)
eMusic’s editorial team will be posting regular updates leading up to the event at eMusic.com, and will also deliver live daily updates during the event on Twitter and Facebook. Adding to the excitement, eMusic’s traveling “Road Show” will be on site showing concert footage from Best Coast, No Age, and Sonny & The Sunsets.
eMusic Members can RSVP here: http://bit.ly/SXSW2011Members
Press can RSVP here: http://bit.ly/SXSW2011Press
ABOUT eMUSIC
eMusic is a digital music service with an engaged community of passionate music fans, record labels, and artists. Members can explore music through an affordable monthly subscription that facilitates new music discovery. eMusic also sells downloadable audio books from all major audio book publishers. Headquartered in New York with an office in London, eMusic is available in the U.S., Canada, the E.U., Norway and Switzerland. eMusic.com Inc. is owned by Dimensional Associates, Inc., the private equity arm of JDS Capital Management, Inc. For more information on eMusic, visit eMusic.com.
NOTE: eMusic and the eMusic logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of eMusic.com Inc. in the U.S. or other countries. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Category Music |
The Justin Bieber toys will debut this holiday with the JB Style Collection Figures (SRP $ 17.99), Justin Bieber Music Video Collection Singing Figures (SRP $ 27.99) that each “sing” a portion of one of Justin’s most popular hit songs and come with fun accessories, In Concert Microphones (SRP $ 14.99) that play two of Justin’s hit songs with cool sound effects, and the cuddly and collectible Signature Plush (SRP $ 7.99).
“We are delighted to be working with Jay and his team at The Bridge Direct,” stated Tom Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of Bravado.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Bravado to create authentic products that Justin’s millions of fans will surely love,” said Jay Foreman, President and CEO of The Bridge. “My experience with celebrity-themed toys based on hugely popular musical artists like the Spice Girls, Britney Spears and Disney’s Hannah Montana has given me the ability to bring these must-have products to market for fans just in time for the holiday gift giving season.”
Members of the media will be given a first look at the Justin Bieber toys today at the annual Time to Play Holiday Showcase in New York City. The products are expected to be available in major mass retailers on or before December 4, 2010 and will begin to be available for pre-sale orders online starting this week, so fans can reserve their dolls early. For more information on the Justin Bieber toy line, please visit www.justinbiebertoys.com.
To receive the most up-to-date news on the Justin Bieber toys, be sure to follow them on Twitter @JBieberToys and “Like” the Justin Bieber Toys page on Facebook.
About Bravado
Bravado, the only global, 360° full service merchandise company, develops and markets high-choice licensed merchandise to a world-wide audience. The company works closely with new & established entertainment clients, creating innovative products carefully tailored to each artist or brand. Product is sold on live tour, via selected sold outlets and through web-based stored. Bravado also licenses rights to an extensive network of third party licensees around the world. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney. Now below the Universal Music Group umbrella, Bravado is able to leverage a global sales and distribution network from the world’s largest record company, as well as the group’s significant marketing strength. In addition to Justin Bieber, Bravado artists include The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Beyonce, No Doubt, Nickelback, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Elton John, Guns ‘N Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Green Day and The Killers, among many others.
About The Bridge
The Bridge Direct, Inc. is a global children’s consumer products sourcing and supply chain management company that provides strategic support and resources to licensors, manufacturers, retailers and distributors. The Bridge’s services include product development, manufacturing, line planning and management, branding, sourcing, quality control and supply chain management, as well as financial, administrative and sales support. Upcoming product lines from The Bridge include: Zhu Zhu Pets™ plush, figures and playsets, Bobby Jack toys and novelties, Busytown vehicles and playsets, and the Justin Bieber toys. To find out more about The Bridge, please visit www.thebridgedirect.com.
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Category Justin Bieber |
eMusic has launched its first campaign in four years, focused on differentiating digital music by delivering irreverent and engaging experiences that capture the essence of music discovery. The campaign developed by newly appointed creative agency Sarkissian Mason and media firm TargetcastTCM, uses humor, passion and knowledge to appeal to serious music fans who want to discover, own and know more about music. Sarkissian Mason and TargetcastTCM will use a variety of media in inventive ways to communicate the experience of eMusic membership.
“Serious music fan crave serendipitous discovery combined with in-depth information,” said Jean Mischler, eMusic VP of Customer Acquisition. “We wanted to demonstrate how eMusic is unique while being authentic to music culture. Sarkissian Mason created pursued ways to get music fans to learn about and become members of eMusic.”
To bring music discovery to life, Sarkissian Mason has eMusic embarking on a guerilla “Road Show” that will allow pedestrians to encounter their “next favorite band” through music video projections on the sides of buildings in major urban areas throughout the U.S. Artists featured include Best Coast, No Age and Sonny and the Sunsets. Special hypersonic speakers will beam the sound directly at the audience. Spectators will get lighters to infect an irreverent motion to the show. eMusic members and those who check in on Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare will get special eMusic sag similar iron-on decals and free music downloads. People can see the full demonstrate and interviews with the bands at http://www.emusic.com/roadshow .
The eMusic “Road Show” begins in New York City on December 13 and travels via a throw-back rock ‘n roll inspired van to Atlanta, Miami, Austin, L.A., and Chicago through May 2011.
The campaign also includes the “Impossible Concert” print campaign that pays tribute to the artform of concert posters. The artists in the “impossible concert” lineup were chosen by eMusic editors because of their musical connection, which is explained in greater depth on the eMusic site at http://www.emusic.com/rollingshow . The campaign is put to launch in the December 23 publish of Rolling Stone and will include a series of collectible poster prints.
“With eMusic we have the opportunity to create advertising experiences that showcase eMusic’s ability to connect with music fans on an emotional level,” said Patrick Sarkissian. “This audience is looking for ways to satisfy their hunger to discover, know and experience more music and eMusic provides that.”
The campaign will also be supported by online video ads, email marketing and partnership initiatives. The next tactic to launch in the spring is an OOH/mobile campaign called “Hear/Here” that provides insider information on musical landmarks in major markets.
About eMusic
eMusic (http://www.emusic.com ) is a digital music club. With a more immersive, authentic music experience and better prices than mass market digital music retailers, it is the better way for music lovers and insouciant music fans to expand their music collection. eMusic combines present-winning editorial, a state-of-the-art recommendations system, and social media features to provide the most musical context for an enthusiastic community of music fans, record labels, and artists alike. Customers are encouraged to explore music with subscription priced that honour discovery at a breaking value than any legal competitor. eMusic also sells downloadable audio books from totally major audio book publishers. Based in New York with an office in London, eMusic is available in the U.S., Canada, the E.U., Norway and Switzerland. eMusic.com Inc. is owned by Dimensional Associates, Inc., the private equity arm of JDS Capital Management, Inc.
Tags: Brings, Discovery, eMusic, Guerilla, Life, Marketing, Mobile, Music, OutOfHome, Print
Category Music |
Never Say Never, another Justin Bieber debut will be taking place across town. The Bridge Direct manufacturer of the popular Justin Bieber dolls, and Bravado, the solitary global, 360° full service merchandise company, will be rolling out a new range of toys based on the likeness and persona of the mega music superstar to retail buyers, press and the toy industry at the American International Toy Fair from February 13-16 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.
The companies will be showcasing new versions of the Toy of the Year Nominated Justin Bieber Singing Dolls, which “sing” clips of Justin’s hit songs, including “U Smile” and “Never Say Never”. The 2011 singing dolls each wear a different fashion inspired by Justin’s music videos and public appearances. Also newly for 2011 are singing plush bears, collectible figures, lifestyle playsets and new versions of the Microphone Concert Kit; however, the two most anticipated new products of the year are the “Real Hairstyle” Dolls and the Rockin’ Tour Bus and Concert Stage playset, both due in stores by August.
“When we introduced the first series of Justin Bieber dolls right before the holidays last year, the most frequent comment we heard from fans – besides how much they love them – was: ‘Why doesn’t the doll have Justin’s hairstyle that you can comb?’,” said Jay Foreman, President of The Bridge. “We heard the fans loud and clear, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer them the doll they’ve been waiting for later this year.”
“In working with Justin, we knew that it was important for this line to reflect his distinct style and voice,” stated Felix Sebacious, Senior Vice President of A&R for Bravado. “So what began with the success of the first set of dolls has quickly expanded into this new line that enables fans to experience Justin and his music in a dynamic new way.”
The Real Hairstyle Dolls (SRP $ 17.99) will feature fashion collections based on Justin’s lifestyle from beachwear to performances to red carpets, and each doll comes with several cool accessories such as a skateboard, backpack or sunglasses.
The Rockin’ Tour Bus and Concert Stage playset (SRP $ 79.99) lets fans recreate their favorite concert experience with Justin, from rolling up to the show in the Tour Bus to performing on the Concert Stage. The bus opens and transforming into a stage complete with lights, a spinning floor and a mp3 dock with speakers, so fanning can play their favorite tunes through the sound system. There’s also a special backstage lounge that converts from dressing table to media room.
For more information on the Justin Bieber toys, please visit http://www.justinbiebertoys.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest recently products by following @JBieberToys on Twitter or Justin Bieber Toys page on Facebook.
To arrange a Toy Fair meeting or interview, delight contact Jen Derevensky at jen(at)renbeanie(dot)com.
About The Bridge
The Bridge Direct, Inc. is a global children’s consumer products sourcing and supply chain management company that provides strategic support and resources to licensors, manufacturers, retailers and distributors. The Bridge’s services include product development, manufacturing, line planning and management, branding, sourcing, quality control and supply chain management, as well as financial, administrative and sales support. New product lines from The Bridge include: Zhu Zhu Pets™ plush, figures and playsets, Busytown vehicles and playsets, and the Justin Bieber toys. To find out more about The Bridge, please visit http://www.thebridgedirect.com.
About Bravado
Bravado, the only global, 360° full service merchandise company, develops and markets high-quality licensed merchandise to a world-wide audience. The company works closely with new & established entertainment clients, creating innovative products carefully tailoring to each artist or brand. Product is sold on live tours, via selected sell outlets and through web-based stores. Bravado also licenses rights to an extensive network of third party licensees around the world. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney. Now under the Universal Music Group umbrella, Bravado is able to leverage a world sales and distribution network from the world’s largest record company, as good as the group’s significant marketing strength. In addition to Justin Bieber, Bravado artists include The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Beyonce, No Doubt, Nickelback, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Elton John, Guns ‘N Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Green Day and The Killers, among many others.
Tags: 2011, Bieber, Collection, Fair, Justin, Justin Bieber toys, Unveiled, York
Category Justin Bieber |
The Justin Beiber Silly Bandz.have been released!
On Saturday September 18, 2010, The Justin Bieber Silly Bandz will be released exclusively to 10 Toys “R” Us locations nationwide.
On Monday, September 20th 2010 Justin Bieber Silly Bandz will be available at Silly Bandz retailers nationwide and online at http://www.sillybandz.com. “When we were presented with the opportunity to align our brand with the biggest pop star in the world we were excited.” Said Robert Croak, BCP’s President. “This pack is a great way for kids to enjoy their Bieber fever; it has even spread around our office.” The 24 pack will include 6 shapes with 4 of each style; Headphones, Music Note, I Heart JB, Bieber Heart, Justin Singing and Justin’s Hat.
About BCP Imports LLC’s (http://www.sillybandz.com) ramify Silly Bandz, created its $ 100 million toy empire through the sale of small no-good pieces of collectible jewelry. Silly Bandz, which hold their shape when not in use, come in a variety of shapes which include basic shapes, as well as holidays, seasons, animals, music, fantasy and sports shapes. Silly Bandz has the perfect band to meet any one person’s unique personality. They have been traded, sold and gift wrapped as something for everyone including, but not limited to, ponytail holders, bookmarks and most notably, jewelry. Even celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and Mary-Kate Olsen have joined the legions of adoring fanning. This simple, yet creative idea has captured the hearts of people of all ages.
For a list of the 10 Toys “R” Us locations that will be release the Justin Bieber Silly Bandz please see http://sillybandz.com/bieber-bandz.html
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‘You’re not a Celebrity unless everyone’s talking about you.’ It’s a simple rule that’s been in place long before traditional tabloid journalism became complemented by the multi-media gallery of Hollywood blogs, viral video coverage and mobile Tweets. These days the hottest topics aren’t just on the tip of everyone’s tongues – they’re at the tip of millions of texting people. The popular SMS community at Snackable Media’s Predicto Mobile is particularly attuned to those A, B and even C-listers whose rise to fame is text-worthy. Predicto members cast SMS votes to predict the outcomes of events happening to the top celebrities in the headlines.
Barack Obama, Michael Jackson, Rihanna and Tiger Woods were the subject of many Predicto Mobile surveys in 2009. Yet the New Year is already ushering in a fresh crop of up-and-coming celebs. Predicto’s top six stars of 2010 are creating so much buzz, they may just make us all forget about last year’s trending topics.
Ke$ ha: The party girl has Miley Cyrus’s little sister singing along and everyone substituting the letter S with dollar signs. Ke$ ha (pronounced KEH-sha) has not only been compared to Lady Gaga, but is also replicating her success: she’s been atop the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks with her single, “Tik Tok,” and she dethroned Susan Boyle when her first album, Animal, debuted at No. 1. So far in 2010, Predicto members have voted on questions such as “Since they recently partied together, will pop stars Ke$ ha and Adam Lambert record a duet by 5/15?” So far, 54% of voting members say yes!
Kellan Lutz: Kellan Lutz rose to prominence on the teen scene when he starred alongside Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner in Twilight. After another go round as Emmett Cullen in the flick’s sequel, New Moon, Lutz raised his profile even higher by revealing his chiseled frame for the new Calvin Klein X underwear campaign.
Nicki Minaj: One of the hottest female MCs in the rap game — literally and figuratively! She’s enjoyed success ever since debuting her lyrical skills on MySpace, before eventually joining Young Money alongside Lil Wayne and Drake. After a Late Show with David Letterman performance with Robin Thicke and a Barbie-inspired music video with Mariah Carey, Minaj will make more noise with a new album set for release this year.
Justin Bieber: Superstar Usher is mentoring 15-year-old Justin Bieber. The teen heartthrob tackles the lead verse on the new version of “We Are the World.” He has appeared on numerous Bop and J-14 covers, and notched a top 10 hit with “Baby,” featuring Ludacris. Bieber also managed to indirectly cause a stampede at a mall and scored a performance spot on the April 10th episode of Saturday Night Live.
Snooki: Jersey Shore is one of MTV’s most popular shows, but none of its cast is as popular as Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. Snooki has made the talk show rounds, giving Jersey-style makeovers and educating the masses about the Shore, all while influencing Fashion Week hairstyles and looking for a guido to call her own. She’s certainly not shy about her desire to ditch the rest of the cast to star in her own reality spin-off.
Lady Antebellum: Taylor Swift isn’t the only country star with crossover appeal. This band — comprised of Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott — debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart and managed to hold off Lil Wayne as they claimed a second week on top. Their single, “Need You Now,” returned to the top 10 after their understated, yet much-talked-about Grammy performance of the song in February.
Expect the names above to show up regularly in the headlines. They’ll surely be appearing on Predicto.com and on a phone near you, as well as end-of-the-year lists and rankings.
For more hot topics, visit the Predicto Pop Culture page.
About Predicto
Predicto Mobile is a market-leading interactive SMS service that engages members on pop culture and current events. Additionally, Predicto has established itself as a fixed destination for media to reference statistics, polls and public opinion. Visit Predicto.com to follow the companion’s entertainment blog, news updates, top polls and Twitter feed, plus videos featuring the latest red-covering interviews on PredictoTV. Predicto is a Snackable Media company.
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Category Justin Bieber Lyrics |
CSS Music, a provider of royalty free music for film, television, and corporate and multimedia applications, has announced what it calls CSS Music Radio on its web!
Billed as ÂYour Source for the Best Original Instrumental MusicÂ, CSS Music Radio will resemble actual radio stations in many ways. DJ personalities, sweepers, sounders, and even brief commercials will wholly be programmed in conjunction with Rogue Amoeba’s Nicecast (the DJ) and Nullsoft Shoutcast (the radio transmitter).
Voice personalities located all over the United States will send their Âliners across the Internet to Program Director Marshall Such at the Dallas headquarters of Radio Potato, Inc., a firm specializing in radio station imaging since 1994.
ÂMarshall handles the programming and we get it out over the web, explains Scott Fuller, On-Net GroupÂs Internet radio specialist. ÂNicecast and Shoutcast are truly a dynamic duo when it comes to radio for the internet. It sounds like radio because it is radio, in the finest tradition. Soon, Radio Potato will be adding a jingle package to the station to put the frosting on the cake.Â
CSS Music Radio will initially feature predominantly the royalty free music from the CSS Production Music Libraries, but it will also include interviews with CSS Music composers and various contributors from the film, television, and video industries. Eventually, some air time will be devoted to Âtalk radio on a variety of film and television topics and some non-industry topics as well.
The CSS royalty free music library has more than 10,000 tracks and is growing all the time, making it one of the largest libraries of its kind in the world. The library includes some of the most popular music genres, which will be playing on CSS Music Radio 24 hours a day.
ÂIÂve been in radio for 30 years and in royalty free production music with CSS Music for the last 16, said Radio PotatoÂs Marshall Such. ÂWeÂve always known royalty free music made for some good listening, but now we can prove the point side by side with the commercially available music traditional radio plays.
ÂRoyalty free music is album quality, Such continued. ÂIt has to be, since itÂs used in film and television projects around the world. CSS composer David Wurst, for example, has more than fifty full-length motion picture scores to his credit and is currently working on two scores for Columbia Tri-Star.Â
The CSS Royalty Free Music Library is available on CD, CD-ROM, and hard drive and can be downloaded on an individual track basis or by the CD volume. Royalty Free Music is licensed on a 99-year Âlifetime blanket basis for AV/Video, film, and TV. It is often also called Âbuyout music.
About CSS Music
CSS Music, a Creative Support Services company, offers hundreds of volumes of royalty free music. Whether searching for downloadable music, CDs, CD-ROMs, or hard drives, CSS has a music library that fits any budget or demographic requirement. Browse royalty free music selections that are used in theatrical motion pictures and nationally syndicated television programs with outstanding music production values, find stock music for on-hold messages, include audio clips for sales presentations and multimedia, background music for event videos, or audio production and sound clips for netted sites in CSS MusicÂs royalty free music libraries.
CSS Royalty Free Music production-quality tracks can all be previewed in their entirety at www.CSSMusic.com. A CD demo and catalog can also be requested online.
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Category Free Music Video Downloads |
Joe Jonas grabbed some lunch with pals in Hollywood this week! Then took off in his new Aston Martin!
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Trent Reznor wins Best Original Score Oscar award for the Social Network film along with Atticus Ross!
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Category Trent Reznor |
Christina Aguilera apologized today for flubbing a few lines of the National Anthem at the Superbowl:
“I got so caught up in the moment of the song that I lost my place. I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through.”
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