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Sonicbids, the website that helps bands discover and book gigs, and the International Songwriting Contest are looking for the best songwriters in music. Whether you're a professional songwriter or just starting out, ISC wants to hear your music. Over $150,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded, including a $25,000 cash prize to the 2010 Overall Grand Prize winner. Judges for the contest include artists in all different genres and music industry professionals, from Peter Gabriel and Rihanna to Amanda Ghost, President of Epic Records and Rick Krim, Executive Vice President, Talent & Music Programming at VH1.

The Artist Management Conference 2010 (AMCON2010), taking place in New York October 14-15, 2010, aims to illuminate the way forward for artist managers and self-managed artists in a shifting music industry landscape. The dramatic reduction of recorded music sales and effects of the shifting music industry landscape have left many in the music business, including managers and self-managed artists, struggling to find solutions that provide consistent and adequate returns on investments. The inaugural conference will be a place for artist managers and self-managed artists to discuss and contemplate current and future music industry trends; formulate or fine-tune strategies; network with peers; create partnerships; and conduct serious business.

Frontiers Records and NELSON led by twin lead front men Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announced the release date of their new album "Lightning Strikes Twice" a seamless sequel to multi-platinum debut album "After the Rain" on the 20th anniversary of their history making turn at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" (September 29, 1990) which landed them in the Guinness Book of World Records. The new NELSON follow up album "Lightning Strikes Twice" will be released in Europe on November 5th with U.S. and Asia release to follow.

(New Orleans) On October 5th, 2010 rock guitarist Dean Shoultz is set to release his second solo album "Suite Emotions" on his new label Taylor-Jordan Entertainment. In addition Dean will deliver 5 Tracks from his new album Free of Charge just by joining his mailing list at www.deanshoultz.com

It's on again- the hugely popular 'Play in L.A' competition for Unsigned artists. Whotune.com is giving a lucky band,solo artist or Musician the chance to win an all expenses paid trip to California to perform live at the NAMM show helping demonstrate the Whotune Live Cams to music businesses.

A mix of old and new seasonal space music that perfectly reflects the Christmas spirit, but not overly so, and that's the success of this superb collection.

NC luthier Jay Lichty of Lichty Guitars has provided guitar enthusiasts nationwide and supporters of LEAF an opportunity to win a beautiful handcrafted guitar. Up for raffle is a one-of-a-kind OM-style acoustic guitar, a perfect size for all types of players, built from beautifully figured African Bubinga and Spruce. All proceeds from ticket sales go to LEAF. LEAF, www.theleaf.org, is a non-profit organization established to build community and enrich lives through the Arts - locally & globally - with festivals, events, mentoring, and educational programs.

Exotique is RamsayGee's 2nd album and follows the excellent 2009 electronica music debut 'Digital Nights', also available on the AD Music label.

'Endless Night' contains 6 original techno style electronica music songs recorded for Geigertek's 2010 UK "Artificial 01" music concert. Although in the Geigertek style of instrumental music, this is darker and with more confident, mature arrangements plus the addition of Neil's vocals, heavily influenced by John Foxx, Kraftwerk and The Human League. This electronica music shows that traditional sequenced instrumental music and the more contemporary vocal electronica music can easily co-exist.

Veteran House Music Producer J-Punch is constantly re-inventing what it is to re-invent one's self. After several years of thriving in the underground dance music community, having released multiple songs on various dance music record labels [System Recordings, Global Underground], and having spearheaded one of Washington D.C.'s most successful weekly house music events, Pulse, for over 100 weeks, J-Punch has enlisted the aid of his ghostly writing partner, Dave Moonshine and set out to scientifically engineer a new genre of music designed to please all audiences. Despite their controversial decision not to quit their day jobs, the project recently exceeded all their expectations after a late night engineering accident reduced both men to nothing but fuzzy bits of twisted wire. It was in their new stick figure forms that they finally had their musical epiphany.

JP Artist Management & Publicity and Acme Brand Solutions have joined forces to offer independent bands and musical groups as well as companies involved with entertainment products the most well rounded set of services available through one coordinated effort. Everything you need to promote your music and entertainment products and create a successful marketing campaign is available with one click.

In the 1970's music propelled the landscape for social change. Marvin Gaye, James Brown, The Beatles and Bob Marley fueled social consciousness with music that not only moved our bodies, but our mind and spirits as well. Today, as national and local news headlines continue to reflect a society constantly bombarded by the effects of war, recession, unemployment, terrorism and environmental issues, music is once again heralding an era of change

Contemporary new electronica music from 'The Pels Syndicate' that's rhythmically chilled instrumental music with a very direct approach. This is melodic, original and creative electronica music. It connects immediately with hypnotic simplicity and complex, expertly conceived arrangements, with each track being a hugely satisfying, instrumental music vignette.

Claudio Merlini has produced a melodic and emotive instrumental music album in the very best space music tradition. It's a classy album stylistically between melodic instrumental music and creative electronica music.

Currently, in treatment under the Head and Neck Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital and the Yale School of Medicine, Stephen Michael Apatow, founder of Humanitarian Resource Institute and United Nations Arts Initiative advances a global call to action.

MULTI platinum selling RnB superstar Usher has announced his 'OMG Tour', which will take place next year. Fans can purchase Usher tickets for all UK 2011 dates now from GigSport.com

Come out and experience Instant Grati (short for instant gratification) with singer/songwriter Maya Solovey on September 28th at Pete's Candy Store. Instant Grati, or Fan Night, is a chance for fans to have a voice to a part of the show. The night of song will be comprised completely of covers, which members of the audience who attended Solovey's prior performances September residency shows at Pete's submitted requests for, with the most popular ones being performed at Instant Grati/Fan Night.

MusicDishTV announced the premiere of the music video "Peace Through Music" from pop singer/songwriter Julien Drolon. The video's release date coincides with the International Day of Peace as well as single release on iTunes.

Pop singer/songwriter Julien Drolon released his debut single "Peace Through Music" as well as the video to accompany the track today September 21st. The date of the release coincides with the International Day of Peace. This day is dedicated to peace, or specifically the absence of war, such as a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone. "Peace Through Music" is the lead single from Julien's upcoming album Time For Peace, which is expected to be released in March 2011.

It was a busy week for New York City, as it hosted its annual Fashion Week as the designers produced fashion shows to show off their latest collections sponsored by Mercedes-Benz & Olympus. Numerous journalists, editors, buyers, celebrities and fashion lovers, flew from all over the globe to attend to the Fashion Week activities.

Sunset Records announces a very special promotion beginning this week and running through November 15th on Fantourage.com to win two tickets to the Grammy Awards Show next February

Award winning AC & Country artist Jimmy White is currently in the studio with world-renowned producer and musician Gary Mallaber. Jimmy is putting the final touches on his upcoming 2 CD release, "Two Cities", and is beginning to work on his next album which will be entirely produced by the legendary Mallaber.

Digital Music NY, a monthly music business networking event series, is proud to give attendees a first look at Microsoft's upcoming Windows Mobile 7. This new mobile platform is set to have a major impact on the world of mobile media, including, of course, digital music.

The new CD features jazz strains in songs such as "His Name Is Jesus" and "We Love You," a rock ballad titled "Because You Made Me," and a country-rocker "I'm Healed Now."

Award winning singer/songwriter Maya Solovey has been invited to perform at the Tinderbox Music Festival. Held on September 26th at the Brooklyn's Southpaw, Maya will be performing the Underground Stage at 8:30 PM. This adds to her ongoing September weekly residency at Brooklyn's Pete's Candy Store, which have combined a merging of food and music under the themes Indian Summer/Harvest Moon (09/07), Brazilian & Latin Night (09/14), Heartbreak Hotel (09/21) and Instant Grati (09/28).