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“One Lady Jazz” In the News

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August 27, 2013

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Laurel Moore, ‘One Lady Jazz’, is now playing on 15000+ Radio Stations Worldwide, including four BBC networks with BBC1 and number 1 on Radio Six. Recently, Moore was invited by a world-renowned New York TV Producer to collaborate on some of his songs!

‘One Lady Jazz’ gained instant fans when released in June by Musik Radio Promotions:

“We’ve been getting rave reviews on your radio drop! We started getting calls today. You add class to the station.” Patrice Wright, Music Programmer, WYAM Jammchicago.com.

“Laurel is a virtuoso in various forms of art, being a Jazz singer, a song writer, saxophonist, an artist and an art curator. She said art takes her into a different state of peaceful consciousness — a private, creative place where anything is possible.” Olivia Olarte – Khaleej Time (UAE National newspaper)

Laurel Moore plays tenor saxophone and sings vocals/arranges all her tracks. Super-talented Laurel Moore, is a Painter, Singer and Saxophonist who regularly performs as ‘OneLadyJazz’ to audiences like TEDX Abu Dhabi. As Singer/Saxophonist she recently won finalist position in ‘UAE’s Got Talent’ in Abu Dhabi.

Musik Radio Promotions is proud to present ‘One Lady Jazz’ on the Wall of Success!

Expect to be reading much more about ‘One Lady Jazz’ in the news!

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Carol Strickland going all the way with ‘Good Intentions’

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August 26, 2013

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Carol Strickland signed a record and promotions deal with Musik and Film Records, a few short months ago. ‘Good Intentions’, Strickland’s, EP was released and Musik Radio Promotions began a campaign for the single, ‘Bitterness and Pain’. The singer/songwriter’s song immediately captured the attention of radio station managers across the globe including the BBC network and ECMA reporting stations.

Carol has went on to be critically acclaimed:

Stephen Wrench says of Carol, “he writes with honesty and sings with emotion. Carol draws you in as he tells his stories in song”.

” Without any pretentiousness, Carol Strickland is true to his craft and easily demonstrates his compassion for each lyric, whether it concerns an abusive father in “Bitterness and Pain”, a love on the verge of being lost as in “Pouring Rain,” or an anthem of encouragement to givers in “Help Your Fellow Man. His “Good Intentions” project is a wonderful collection of a man who feels deeply for life, sings from the soul,and reminds all of us of our frailties and faith. It is his portrayal of faith and understanding of the struggle often to maintain it that sets Carol Strickland aside from other tune smiths.” Wayne Morton Operations Manager (Ret.)96.3 WGOG

Carol states, “After years of struggling to make it to the Country Radio airways and jacklegg promotion companies taking advantage of what money I had to spend. GOD brought me MUSIK AND FILM and I am more than satisfied. STEPHEN and Rhonda have truly brought this dream of mine to life. Being picked up by the BBC AND THE ECMA. Having more spins in 48 hours than I’ve had my entire music career.

Now playing on over 18,000 stations worldwide, Carol can look forward to many more “spins” to come!

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How to get USA radio airplay

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August 26, 2013

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You write what you think is a hit. So now what do you do?

You go online and look for radio promotion companies. You think it’s simple – if you can get it out to radio they will know your song is a hit and it will be played and will chart. Wrong!

Getting airplay differs all over the world. Lets take the US, for example, everyone no matter where you live, wants US airplay.

Clear Channels entered into revenue sharing agreements with numerous record labels. Clear Channels is even called a “Media Mobster”.
You are an Independent artist, why do you think you are going to be played by the United States largest radio conglomerate? You may have a hit, a great song. But this is a money game, like most big business controlled by giants, so only giants have access.

If you want to get a hit in the US you will have to play the game. Meaning you better have some very deep pockets to play in this high stakes game. You will need to hire a team of promoters to maneuver your song into the charts. This team will need to be in a position to grease the airplay wheels to get your song played. Call it payola, call it big business, call it what you want. But the bottom line is unless you have a million dollars to drop into your single you are not going to get a hit record in the US.

So where does that leave you and your “hit” song? There are a lot of countries in the world. Most are very receptive to hearing and playing good music. The BBC radio network is the largest radio network in the world.
Guess what? They listen to independent artists music and if they like it they play it. There are numerous other radio networks and stations around the world that don’t care who the label is and don’t care if you are an indie artist. The only thing they care about is it good music. So, there is hope.

It is a digital world so why would anyone send a cd to radio? There are radio promotion companies that advertise – pay us and we will put your music on our site. The premise is that radio will sign in and wade thru the thousands of songs and find yours. Wrong again. You need to deliver your song by a respected radio promoter digitally to the radio station programmers. This way they can stream a piece of your music and if they like it then they will look at the rest of your submission, download it and play your music.

How to get radio airplay in the US?

There is always a way to get in the US front door , sometimes you need to go in the back door to be in the house.

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Indie On The Move, Mom and Pop Shop

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August 21, 2013

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IOTM likes to think of themselves as the digital world’s Mom and Pop shop for show and tour booking, and do their absolute darndest to provide the best resources around for musicians/bands of all styles and accomplishments to get out there and play more shows.

Whether you’re talking about attracting new fans, increasing music and merchandise sales, or even catching the eye of record labels, band managers, and other industry execs, the significance of live performance to a musician/band’s career can never be overstated. It is THE tried and true method of sustenance and longevity, and the only definitive way to take your music, literally, “direct to fan”.

Check out their guest blog post this week by Musik and Film’s President, Stephen Wrench.

http://www.indieonthemove.com/blog/2013/08/survival-of-the-indie-artist

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ryan casper

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August 20, 2013

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Ryan Casper has been blowing up the airwaves all over the world since promotions began with Musik and Film.

Ryans latest single to hit the airwaves, ‘Nothing Sweet About Alabama’, is poised to be his biggest hit yet. He has now added to his repertoire of stations Nashville’s Music Row.

“Great Song!” Steve Robinson WMMG
“Its a good song with good vocals!” Jim, PD at WTWX

Ryan is playing on 25,000+ stations worldwide and is showing up on the European Country Music Charts.

To sample Ryan’s latest hit visit, https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id501179134?i=501179135.

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David Shanhun Nominated for NZ CMA Award

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August 14, 2013

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David Shanhun signed with Musik and Film Records last month and worked with MAF’s production team on ‘I Believe in You’.

David is a contender in the NZ Country Music Awards this weekend! The only artist nominated for this award 2 years in a row.

Watch his interview in preparation for this weekend’s show.

http://tvnz.co.nz/good-morning/extra-david-shanhun-video-5533239

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Bairu, International Woman of Mystery, Dares to Ask the Question “How Could You”?

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July 26, 2013

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She’s no Sherlock Holmes OR even a cheap, Austin Powers knockoff, but in reality Bairu is a young, up-and-coming artist with plenty of worldly appeal. Bairu’s debut single “How could you” will be submitted to 150,000+ radio stations globally by Musik Radio Promotions. Sky’s the limit for the highly talented Bairu!

Thanks in large part to her parents, Bairu was able to travel abroad to places like Europe and Asia while also soaking in all the fine cultures that this United States has to offer. Her multicultural roots helped shape Bairu into the artist and person she is today. Not to mention, Bairu is not just fluent in English but also Mandarin Chinese. She prides herself in being a quality singer and a fine songwriter but Bairu also writes her own material, composes music and even dabbles in the area of co-producing. So, diverse is her middle name and multidimensional is the name of her game!

Surrounded by music since she was a kid, Bairu can proudly say that she is hitting all the right notes today. With the new single “How could you”, the California native invites you to a world full of heartfelt emotions that will cut right through you. The song centers around a loving relationship that can never be and so the ironic tale will come to life right before your ears. Bairu exhibits passionate vocals on the track while proving to have an incredibly delicate touch when it comes to singing. The lyrics are personal to the point where “How could you” will satisfy the appetites of many and quench the thirst of loyal listeners everywhere. The international recording artist brings world music to the forefront by drawing you in through romance and a melody to die for.

The 20-year-old musician is proud to announce that her YouTube account—BAIRUSTAR—has already received over 1,300,000 views while her Facebook page has over 116,000 fans from all over the globe! Bairu is definitely experiencing success in the early stages of her career, so “How could you” NOT get excited about the future of this young artist? Just as Jack Handey supplied his “Deep Thoughts” on “SNL”, Bairu is digging deep to give you grounded & delicious fruits of her labor. Bairu speaks from the heart, “There is nothing like good music to break down the artificial borders of this planet. Music is very spiritual; it has the power to bring people together.” Bairu has the power along with the proven success system behind her at Musik and Film and it’s no mystery at all that she is heading in the right direction.

By 2J Rae

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Dustin Walker’s debut CD Release Party, Dukes on Grand, Kansas City,July 26th

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July 23, 2013

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How did it all begin?

Story has it 3 yr old Dustin was in the audience with his father at a Rick Springfield concert. Ronnie Grinel, Rick’s tour coordinator, seeing a cute little toddler hanging onto a toy guitar, picked him out of the throng of adoring fans to bring him on stage. Ronnie remembers fondly, ” I spotted him in the audience, and threw him up on stage to help Rick sing “Don’t Talk to Strangers”. At 3 years old he brought down the house!”

As a result, Dustin has been writing and playing guitar all his life. Rick became a mentor to Dustin and in 2010, Dustin performed onstage playing lead guitar for Rick Springfield which appears in the documentary film by Yellow Rick Road Productions about Springfield. “An Affair of the Heart” has captured the hearts of millions of Rick Springfield fans around the world.

Now 17 years old, Dustin Walker has his own band, releasing his first CD, ‘Between the Lines’. The CD release party will be held at Dukes on Grand in Kansas City, July 26th.

A Rick Springfield Concert follows on July 27th with Walker as opening act at The Midland in Kansas City.

Walker’s CD is for sale at this link.

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Kiwi,Carwyn Henigan,offers up ‘Feather of Peace’ in search of love

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July 22, 2013

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Musik and Film’s promotions division, Musik Radio is proud to be the presenter of ‘Feather of Peace’ to worldwide radio airplay.

With a tinge of Bon Jovi, a touch Of Rod Stewart, a dash of Def Leppard and a pinch of INX, Carwyn Henigan is a New Zealand singer and songwriter of uncommon resonance bursting with commercial radio flavour.

What is the story behind ‘Feather of Peace’?

Chuck Taylor, Senior Editor Billboard Magazine NYC 1998-2009, says it best, “The sect of Eastern Polynesian people known as Moriori migrated to New Zealand generations ago to escape fighting, bloodshed and cannibalism from their mythological original home of Hawaiki. In passionate rock anthem “Feather Of Peace,” Kiwi singer/songwriter Carwyn Henigan tells the tale of how the race came to a new world in search of love and peace—only to be again victimized and nearly decimated.

“Feather” opens with a gentle sweep of piano, followed by Henigan’s pleading vocal (think Fee Waybill of The Tubes), as driving percussion and crushing guitars ever-so-slowly and deliberately build the track into a frenzied, urgent melodic call to action for harmony among all peoples. He sings: “We ain’t gonna fight no more, We ain’t gonna hide our love, We don’t wanna fight no more, We don’t wanna hide our love, We just wanna give our love… Feather of peace, your world of love”.

Musik Radio has already began promotions to 100,000+ stations around the world with positive feedback:

‘Feather of Peace’ is getting a huge response from our listeners…they love it!”

“This is a gem of an anthem with great messages that are connecting with our listeners.”

“Sending you a huge Salute for Feather of Peace, a unique Rock R&B hybrid”.

‘Feather of Peace’ is unique in that Henigan has crafted this song as a tribute to these long suffering peoples in a way that touches the heart of humanity. It is the kind of music that will stand the test of time.

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Fiddler Tim Smith releases 3rd single, ‘Double Play’ to successful world radio play

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July 22, 2013

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Tim Smith released his album, “Fiddler Tim Smith & Friends” months ago, and Musik Radio Promotions began promotions of the singles to worldwide radio airplay. It has led to a string of successful radio campaigns with now more than 20,000 stations including the coveted BBC network, the largest network of radio stations in the world

“ When you play this cd for the first time you immediately know it is going to be a good one. It took me about 10 seconds to realize that. Tim Smith’s tone is top notch and as I listened to the rest of the cd the tune selection really show cases Tim’s ability. Tim has come up with some original tunes that sound like they have been around forever and plays the older tunes quite well. Tim has been around for sometime and has learned from some of the best old time players but plays in his own style and that makes this project special. Enjoy it like I did.” World Class Fiddler, BYRON BERLINE

Tim has enjoyed his status on the Wall of Success for months – go give a listen and you will understand why he is gaining so much global airplay.

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