Google is getting into the music business. Online music storage, that is. According to a New York Times article, industry insiders say a Google online music storage site will launch in the next couple of weeks, putting the search engine giant in position to compete with Apple.

Earlier this year, Google launched Google Music Beta, allowing users to store music in one secure place via the Cloud. Google Music advertised itself as an online storage locker, according to the Washington Post, but music executives hint that Google’s new online storage service will rival Apple’s popular iTunes service, with users able to buy, download, and store mp3s, all from servers with no cables or CDs required. Speculators say the service would be directly linked to Google Music Beta, providing a one-stop shop for users to manage and store music, similar to iTunes.

The race appears to be connected to the growing popularity of storing things in the Cloud, where a user’s files and resources are all virtual. Thanks to the current preponderance of smart phones, users are becoming increasingly more interested in syncing phones, mp3 players, and computers without using cables. With Apple’s move to the Cloud, competitors are seeking a way to provide users the ability to store all data on remote servers, accessing it as needed, from multiple locations, without having to constantly update each device.

The biggest concern for these new services is piracy. One music industry executive told the New York Times, “We want to make sure the locker doesn’t become a bastion of piracy.” With Google Music allowing users to store up to 20,000 mp3 files in each locker, executives are watching closely to see if users will find a way to share mp3 files with others, causing the same piracy problems services like Napster created in the 90s.

Apple plans a similar music-storage program, called iTunes Match, which is coming out at the end of October. iTunes Match will charge $24.99 a year to users who will be allowed to store music in Apple’s Cloud. iTunes accomplishes this by storing music known to have been purchased by users in the Cloud, for access via any device or computer at any time.

Google and Apple aren’t the only ones. Amazon’s mp3 downloads have been popular with users for a while, thanks to gimmicks like $.79 popular mp3s and artists offering limited-time free album downloads. And Facebook partnered with the digital music service Spotify recently, with plans to allow users to listen to music with friends.

Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook are all fighting to become one-stop shopping for users on a variety of services. With the Cloud opening up the possibilities, Google is only one of many sites that will try to become “hangout spots” for users. But will users stick with one site for all their needs? Will there be an increased popularity of music production schools? Will users continue to use one site for music, another for social networking, and yet another to share pictures and send e-mails?

With North America establishing itself as one of the important markets in the global expansion of clubbing, it’s fitting that the most respected publication in electronic dance music makes its presence felt on the continent. The launch of DJ Mag Canada is a key development, therefore, and in partnership with IHM Global Media Corp, they look set to take the Canadian club scene by storm.

The history of DJ Mag runs parallel with the growth of dance music. Since 1991, the London-based monthly magazine has been at the forefront of pushing new music and championing the club scene as a vital part of modern culture. DJ Mag is renowned for its forward-thinking editorial policy, but its roots are firmly in the clubs and championing what’s big on the dancefloor. Their annual Top 100 DJ Poll remains the leading barometer of which DJs are the most popular on the world scene.

Over the last three years several international editions of DJ Mag have been created and DJ Mag Canada will be the latest of these. As Simon Kelly, Sales & Marketing Manager of DJ Mag in London explains:-

“DJ Mag is already well established in mainland Europe including the UK, Spain, Italy and Germany, as well as South America in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, but we are especially excited by our first move into North America, and the launch of DJ Mag Canada. Canada is a musically rich territory having spawned artists such as Deadmau5, Richie Hawtin and current DJ Mag favourite, Heidi. We can’t wait to get to work on bringing Canada its own version of the world’s leading dance music magazine.”

Their partners in the new enterprise will be IHM Global Media Corp with the offices for DJ Mag Canada in Toronto. IHM Global Media Corp is an events and dance music media company with strong foundations in the club scene. Their strategy for supporting DJ Mag Canada will include promoting branded events across the country.

DJ Mag Canada will be presented in a monthly online digital format, but printed editions for the newsstands will also be released around significant dates in the clubbing calendar including the Top 100 DJ Poll. The launch date for the first issue will be April 2012 although the DJ Mag Canada website www.djmag.ca will be launching in January 2012. As well as using interviews and features from the UK edition, DJ Mag Canada will run original editorial content alongside reporting on the scene in Canada and its leading artists, clubs and events.

A marketing campaign will begin in January 2012 to spread the word among clubbers about the forthcoming launch of digital DJ Mag Canada. A photo-sharing website will be launched where clubbers can relive and chat about their nights out with an online community. DJ Mag Canada will be in all the major clubs across the country every weekend capturing the action as it happens and posting it on the website to build a buzz and fan base for the new magazine. Visitors to the website will also be invited to subscribe to DJ Mag Canada online for free.

“The time is right for DJ Mag Canada,” explains IHM Business Development Manager Scott Glass. “Our scene is growing every month and needs a space where everyone is welcome. DJ Mag Canada will provide that space as well as giving the rest of the world a window on what’s happening here. Clubbers will be at the heart of the new magazine and we’ll be encouraging them to get involved from day one. Here at IHM we have a passion for dance music and this is the most exciting project we’ve been involved with so far.”

As the launch date draws near, DJ Mag Canada will be reaching out to clubbers and music industry professionals, both online through its own website and social networks, and also at street level through its presence in the clubs. This will help position it as a crucial marketing tool for promoters, venues, artists and record labels dedicated to the club scene and electronic dance music.

Over the coming months, further announcements will be made as the plans for DJ Mag Canada take shape – more news coming soon.

For further details please contact:

Scott Glass
Business Development Manager
IHM Global Media Corp
[email protected]

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DJ MAG Canada is published by IHM Global Media Corp

Press Release – 3 September, 2010.

Village Kid have won the grand prize in their category at the international “John Lennon Songwriting Contest”, for their song “Colourful Girl in a Black and White World”. Village Kid have won a US$6,000 prize package, including US$5,000 of studio equipment, and are now in the running for the US$20,000 “Song Of The Year” award. The song can be purchased online at http://whotune.com/Village_Kid.

The John Lennon Songwriting Contest was founded in 1997 by Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono, in collaboration with a music management company based in New York. Judges included Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas, Natasha Bedingfield, renowned producer Lamont Dozier (who has worked with such artists as Marvin Gaye, Phil Collins and Kanye West), and Jesse Harris (who wrote Norah Jones’ award winning song “Don’t Know Why”).

The song, taken from their debut EP released on iTunes in June this year, was co-written by keyboardist Michael Tan and guitarist Matt Bartel. “The song’s lyrics were based on relationships that are falling apart, and the reasons that people choose to stay in them”, said Tan, 28, who also works as an Audiologist (view original article). The EP was recorded in Perth with producer Anthony Cormican, who has also produced the WA band Birds of Tokyo, as well as international acts such as Boys II Men (US) and Michael White (UK).

Village Kid, formed only 9 months ago, has already supported bands such as The Black Sorrows and Thirsty Merc. Their debut EP “Colourful Girl” comprises five songs which present a unique mix of alternative rock, funk, and classical. Despite the broad range of musical influences, Village Kid have masterfully crafted their own unmistakable style. Alternative funk-rock songs “Something’s Going On” and “Ill”, a love song “Munich”, and dark, mysterious and occasionally-heavy rock ballads “Last To Leave” and “Colourful Girl

in a Black and White World” have captivated even the most discerning of music listeners. The recordings contain performances from members of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO). They have had favourable reviews from local media and music critics, in a review of Village Kid, Drum Media magazine wrote “These guys have some real talent for playing and writing” (Issue 186, May 2010).

Village Kid are currently working on their next studio project which is scheduled to be recorded in December 2010. The band plan to continue down the same path of combining passionate songwriting with strong musicianship and performance.

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In what can be easily termed as musical history, Seagram’s Royal Stag has created a special video ‘Make it Large- A tribute to Michael Jackson’, to be released on music channels across India on the 29^th of August to celebrate the pop legends 51^st birthday.

A celebration could not be larger than this one where the best of Indian musicians come together to pay tribute to the genius that is Michael Jackson. Written by Vishal, composed by Vishal and Shekhar, produced by Red Chillies Idiot Box, and directed by Samar Khan ‘Make it Large’ features Shankar, Shaan, KK, Shreya Ghoshal and Michael’s closest dance likeness in India-Prabhudeva.

The video also features testimonials on Michael Jackson from Bollywood’s hottest talent; Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Anoushka Sharma, Shahid Kapur, and cricket’s best-Yuvraj Singh.

Commenting on the initiative, Bikram Basu, Vice President-Marketing, Pernod Ricard India said, “Michael Jackson is an icon, an undying creative genius. He uniquely stands for Royal Stag’s brand philosophy to aspire and ‘Make it Large’. This tribute song and video to Michael Jackson is really special.”

Composer Vishal said, “The idea was derived with just from the thought of Michael. It’s just awesome to see all of us come together out of love for one person and his music. It’s magic!” Composer Shekhar said, “A tribute to MJ is something any musician would give his right hand to do.”

Director Samar Khan said, “MJ’s life and death have made an indelible impression on my life and suffice it to say that I had to be part of that history. The opportunity to direct this video was one I could not pass up and I am certain that it will leave a lasting impression on audiences across India”

About Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009), dubbed the “King of Pop”, was an American legend and perhaps one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time. His unique contributions to music and dance, along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a prominent figure in popular culture for over four decades.

His Journey started in 1964 as a member of The Jackson 5. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with four others — Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and History (1995) — continue to be among the best selling albums. He is widely credited with having transformed the music video from a promotional tool into an art form, with videos such as Billie Jean, Beat It and Thriller using inimitable dance moves like the moonwalk and robot.

His achievements are truly larger than life… a double-inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his other achievements feature multiple Guinness World Records — including the “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time” — 13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and estimated sales of over 750 million records. All MJ did was followed his dreams…to make it large!

For more information on this press release and a CD of the Video, please contact ,  Toral Sanghavi

toral@cleapublicrelations

Clea Public Relations

Former singer and music presenter Lauren Laverne stars in a new film for alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware.

The tongue-in-cheek film is part of the ‘Drink Less Miss Less’ (http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/campaigns/missless) campaign to encourage people to think about their summer drinking and the effect it has on their long-term health. The minute-long clip, which will also be screened at various festivals throughout the summer, features Lauren deciding to dive into the boozed-up crowd in the heat of the moment, and landing flat on her face as the entire audience are unable to control their bladders any longer…the full film can be seen online at http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/missless

Lauren Laverne says, “There’s no denying a lot of people enjoy a few drinks at a festival but drinking too much can ruin the experience. When Drinkaware approached me to recreate a stage-dive, I literally jumped at the chance because it’s years since I’ve done one for real. The video is a fun way of conveying a serious message in a non-preachy way and of getting people to think twice about how much they drink and the effect booze can have on their health and wellbeing. As well as understanding more about alcohol units, the shoot also gave me a new found respect for stuntmen as I had to re-take the stage-diving shot about 30 times!”

Media Mayhem’s slogan of “Fusing Experience, Strategy, Technology and Drive” describes a full-service advertising representation firm. Services include online and offline marketing, and event sponsorships.

Los Angeles, CA, September 05, 2008 — Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) in conjunction with Nassiri Music announces their partnership for a campaign that is set to cross cultural thresholds and help spread the message of peace and love around the world starting August 11th and running through October 1st.

The project Love Sees No Color, is the brainchild of renowned music artist, philanthropist, and peace activist Nassiri, who is releasing the album “Love Sees No Color – World Peace Collection” on September 16th.

The record was recorded during Nassiri’s world tour that saw the artist performing in over 18 countries, sung by thousands of children in fifteen different languages, and features Eleven other tracks on the CD that were recorded in the artist’s home town of Las Vegas, Nevada.

To coincide with the release, MMC’s Vice President of Business Development Jamie Ashe developed a vision along with MMC Vice President Eric Willis to create a cutting edge campaign that finds unprecedented moves being put into motion including over 200 million advertising impressions over 300 exclusive Media Mayhem properties while spreading over 10 million over the air (OTA) transfers via mobile phones across multiple telecom networks.

“This was a concept I was discussing with Eric Willis a few weeks ago when the opportunity rose for Media Mayhem to work with Nassiri,” says Jamie Ashe.

“We got to thinking about the timing of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing; as well as a number of other pressing events around the world and we wanted to be part of something positive out there and this is Media Mayhem’s way of doing our part to raise awareness that love is blind and sees no color,” says Willis.

Beginning September 16th, the MMC network in every genre, city, and specific vertical will turn to the Love Sees No Color Release Day campaign.

“We are throwing the whole ball of wax into this campaign,” says Eric Willis. “We will have text messaging, blogging, viral elements with a pass the message forward component that will give visitors the opportunity to say one thing to the world, what would their message be? The messages will trigger audio and video ads and pass their message to another one of the MMC sites. Visitors will then color the network from black and white then back to color as the messages get passed around the world.”

“It’s a really brilliant concept and something that will be moving and powerful,” says Ashe.

The campaign will include the usage of downloads, ringtones, quizzes, surveys, and music feeds which will be initiated as more users light up the network throughout the day.

Peace Records who represents the Nassiri Music Label, has gone a step further and announced that 100% of all proceeds from the sale of his world peace collection will go to charity.

“I believe that it is important to reach out to the people in need and that is why I have decided to donate not just a portion, but ALL of THE PROCEEDS to charity,” says Nassiri.

The CD/bonus DVD of Love Sees No Color will be available for purchase at retailers nationwide and digitally on September 16th.

About Media Mayhem – www.mediamayhem.com

Media Mayhem’s slogan of “Fusing Experience, Strategy, Technology and Drive” describes a full-service advertising representation firm. Services include online and offline marketing, and event sponsorships. The company specializes in building lifestyle-based advertising solutions for clients and engaging consumer audiences through branded film, music, art, fashion, sports, technology, entertainment and lifestyle experiences, across niche vertical markets.

Media Mayhem is a firm that goes far beyond a typical online advertising network. All publishers are represented on an exclusive, site-specific basis allowing advertising clients to customize their advertising and media buys. Clients pick and choose individual web sites to meet their campaign’s target demographic. MMC engages trade and consumer media by leveraging access and relationships to position clients directly with the key elements that drive popular culture and create new markets of opportunity.

Media Mayhem
1749 14th Street
Santa Monica, California 90404
310.478.7358

About Nassiri – www.nassiri.com

Fred Nassiri, is an international songwriter, recording artist and philanthropist, and is dedicated to spreading a message of peace, love and healing through music. His songs are an eclectic mix of melodies, which transcend all ages, genders and religions to bring love, peace, hope and unity to the world.
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Contact:

Douglas Maher
Media Mayhem
1749 14th Street
Santa Monica, California 90404
310.478.7358
[email protected]

http://www.mediamayhem.com

December 2007 sees the release of “My Reflection”, the debut album from the young and enormously talented singer and songwriter Andrea Celeste.

The 21 year-old singer, whose voice is deep and mature, signs most of the tracks on thealbum before entrusting it then to such exceptional musicians as Gianluca Tagliazucchi (piano), Dino Cerruti (double bass) and Rodolfo Cervetto(drums).

Produced by Roberto “Robbo” Vigo and edited by the prestigious Philology jazz label, the album will be distributed in Europe, USA and Japan. Some of the most important Italian names from the international jazz scene contributed to the production of the album such as Dado Moroni, who, together with Andrea Celeste signs the song “Real”, Riccardo Fioravanti, Enzo Zirilli, Andrea Pozza, who plays in the touching piano and voice version of “I’m Glad There Is You” and Pietro Leveratto, special guest in “It Ain’t Necessarily So”.

There are thirteen delicate songs of love, such as the romantic “The Power Of Our Love”, and songs of friendship, as in “My Reflection” explore the emotional side of life and allows us into her musical universe with great class and simpleness. A stunning album, which blends together such diverse sounds as Filippo Gambetta’s melodeon, Marco Moro’s bass flute, the powerful groove of the GNU Quartet and the magic sound of the White Light Orchestra conducted by Maestro Stefano Cabrera, further enrich the debut of this rising new jazz talent.

www.andreaceleste.com

www.myspace.com/andreacelestemusic

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