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Matt Newton’s, Catch A Snowflake, with Musik Radio Promotions lands in The Washington Times

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December 14, 2013

The Washington Times-Herald

December 11, 2013

Washington native’s holiday song moving up charts

By Nate Smith Times Herald
The Washington Times-Herald

—- — For Washington native Matt Newton, the holidays have become a way to sing into the spotlight with his single “Catch a Snowflake.”

The holiday single, launched last month, was released on 180,000 radio stations worldwide and is in rotation on 5,000 stations in the U.S.

According to the website Digital Radio Tracker, the single is No. 16 on the National Airplay Top 50 Rock chart and No. 14 on the National Airplay Top 50 Adult Contemporary chart.

“I tell you it was crazy, surreal,” Newton said.

The idea for “Catch a Snowflake” came from producer and friend Thornton Cline. Cline wrote the song and earlier in the year, he asked Newton to come in and sing. The two have worked together and during the summer, Cline asked Newton to come in and record the song.

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So you recorded a hit song. Now what? Give five copies to all your friends?

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December 14, 2013

So you’ve recorded a hit song. Now what? Give five copies to all your friends? How are you going to get your hit song to the world?

Musik and Film Records, radio campaign division, Musik Radio Promotions offers it own proprietary radio delivery web platform, delivering high quality, radio-ready files directly to DJs & PDs.

Radio promotion used to be complex. Radio promoters had certain genres and geographical regions they worked within. These promoters over the years developed relationships with the DJ’s and Program Directors. They neatly packaged the artist’s music and mailed copies to the radio stations. Generally the promoters had approximately 200 stations in any genre with which they dealt.

Promotion was costly. If artists wanted world exposure they had to hire numerous promoters who each dealt with a specific region. The cost of reaching the radio stations within the world was staggering.

The digital age has changed all that. It has also changed the delivery method of delivering the artist’s music to radio stations. Most radio stations now accept digital delivery of Digital Press Kits (DPK’s) . DPK’s include the artist’s promo picture along with a bio, links, and tracks.

There are several digital delivery radio promotional services out there. One major digital deliverer of music sends out groups of twenty artists to send one digital blast to radio. Others are “pay to play.”

Musik and Film promotions decided there has to be a better way. They looked at all the available delivery services in the world. Every one of them utilized their own radio lists for mass delivery. Musik and Film Records how to utilize today’s technology and deliver the same personalization of music and artist delivery to world radio as in days past.

We are very proud of our new personalized radio delivery. Musik Radio Promotions now has a radio database of over 165,000 radio stations in 104 countries and growing.

The best part – the artist is in control. The artist picks their own market and knows what they are getting. We furnish the station list and the artist can target by station genres, regions, or the entire world. We are using new technology but utilizing the personalization with real time statistics reporting, graphics, single-song personalized promotions with no multiple-artist “E-blasts.”

You want what we all want: a hit song and downloads for sales. The only way to get that is through FM, AM, and internet radio plays. The only way to get that in any volume is via massive promotion. That used to be very expensive and simply unavailable to most people. No more.

So you’ve recorded a hit song – Now what? That answer just became a whole lot clearer with the personalized radio promotion plans available at Musik Radio Promotions.

We accept only the best talent, so to audition for your own personalized radio promotions plan, please visit : https://musikandfilm.com/get-promoted

Holiday Releases a Hit on Musik Radio Promotions!

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December 8, 2013

KORR-A just released for worldwide radio campaign her new Christmas song, a remake of the holiday classic “Deck The Halls”. It is a dance/pop version that’s sure to get bodies moving at this seasons parties. The song was produced and co-written with Ellis Miah. It has been well received and playing on thousands of stations around the world including the BBC network.

AreYouTheReason.com: “To usher in holidays in a pleasant as well as happy way, Pop sensation, Devyn Rose warms hearts and makes people dance with her new song, “Home For the Holidays”. Produced by Diamond Style, “Home For The Holidays” is a poppy, rock driven track that is radio ready, family-friendly, and sure to connect with you nicely. ‘Tis the season to be jolly. Devyn Rose truly gives ears a gift with this joint.”

‘The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)’ With vocals, Tenor Saxophone, and Arrangement by Laurel Moore as OneLadyJazz.

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‘The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) offered a US TV/Film Publishing Deal after ONE week of release, by ‘Music Of The Sea’ who said: ”Beautiful Song! I think it’s a nice fit for many films/tv/ads in many different directions. Romantic comedies, dramatic scenes and car commercials, espn, etc. It’s a very sync-able track. I think your music will do especially well in Japan” E.Sea.

Catch A Snowflake became a worldwide holiday favorite recently when Musik Radio Promotions began a worldwide campaign. Check out this week’s charts! Matt Newton is at #162 on the National Top 200 songs/artists (DRT) Matt Newton is at #22 on the National Top 50 Independent artists (DRT) Matt Newton is at #14 on the National Top 50 Rock Chart (DRT) Matt Newton is at #15 on the National Top 50 Adult Contemporary (DRT).

The emerging success of Linda Lundqvist (LL) has been crafted from a musical background in Sweden, a growing international fan base, and the Nashville music scene. The music of LL blends an international vibe with influences of today’s hot pop and country hits. Her distinctive vocals are sexy and intimate while blending a powerful range. Her new Christmas tune carries on the tradition with, Never Smile at Christmas, being played all over the world.

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Award Winning Singer/Songwriter,Sami Grisafe, Hits The Airwaves with “Two of Hearts”

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December 8, 2013

Grisafe recently gained national media attention for her performance of the Star-Spangled Banner at the 2013 IFAF Women’s World Championship moments before taking the field and winning the gold medal.

Sami Grisafe recentlyhas taken her singing career another step forward, partnering with Musik Radio Promotions for a worldwide campaign capturing major airplay including the BBC, premiering her single, “Two Of Hearts”, a robust, country inspired song featuring a stunning harmonica solo courtesy of Sugar Blue.

Sami’s parents were country singers and the whole Grisafe family would tag along to performances at state fairs, parties, and weddings. With a big downhome voice, Sami sings about the cherished memories of her youth that shaped her present and future as a performer. Her love and enthusiam for singing and performing has gained her numerous accolades.

“One of the most inspiring combinations of sports and music you’ll ever see” – Buzzfeed, 2013.

“With a voice like Melissa Etheridge and an arm like Joe Montana, Sami Grisafe is poised to conquer the world.” (L. D’Arcangelo, Curve Magazine, Nov 2013)

“Grisafe’s style of music is both gritty and folksy, a combination that she likes to call provoc-rock.” (L. D’Arcangelo, Curve Magazine, Nov 2013)

“Her album ATLANTIS received six pre-nominations for the first round of Grammys, offering up a full track list of songs that feel like Colbie Caillat with a rock edge.” (W. Shepard, Variance Magazine, April 2013)

Grisafe is the World Championship MVP Quarterback for Team USA and the Chicago Force. In 2013, she led the Chicago Force and Team USA to National and World Championship victories and was awarded MVP for both. She will be featured in the documentary, The Tackle Girls, scheduled for release for Super Bowl 2014.

As a songwriter, musician and recording artist, Sami earned the Chicago Music Award for Best Rock Entertainer. Sami’s current full-length studio album is a collaboration with former Universal Republic recording artist, Shannon Nicole and Chicago-based piano virtuoso Jaclyn Rada. ATLANTIS is refreshingly diverse, receiving 6 Grammy pre-nominations with a few Grammy Award winning collaborators associated with it such as blues artist Sugar Blue (Rolling Stones) and producer Ricciano Lumpkins (TLC, P.O.D., Mya) as well as acclaimed Chicago-based musicians, Brother John (Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Black Crowes) and Matt Hines (winner of Guitar Center’s 2013 Blues Masters competition). Her upbeat, super catchy single, “Hooky (in Chicago),” is built on a lifting reggae groove that gently dissuades you from being cooped up at work on a beautiful day.

“Her ability to entertain and perform at a high level keeps crowds engaged, as her unique brand of feel-good music will keep fans on their feet.” (W. Shepard, Variance Magazine, April 2013)

Sami Grisafe’s worldwide fan base is certainly on their feet cheering on this new and exciting performer.

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Matt Newton’s New Holiday Tune a Worldwide Favorite – Now a Popular Video

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December 5, 2013

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‘Catch A Snowflake’ at 16 on the A/C Charts and 18 on the Rock charts

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November 24, 2013

Matt Newton recently recorded a new Winter/Holiday song. Catch A Snowflake written and produced by Nashville hit songwriter, Thornton Cline, was released for worldwide promotion recently by Musik and Film’s Radio Promotions and climbed the charts rapidly.

“Wanted to let you know because of your efforts, “Catch a Snowflake” is at no. 16 on the DRT National Adult Contemporary Charts and at no. 18 on the Rock charts. A big thanks to you!”… Thornton Cline

Stephen Wrench, President Musik and Film Records, noted that the song is so well written, meticulously produced and along with an outstanding vocal performance by Matt, the new holiday song was bound to be a hit.

Matt Newton grew up in Washington, Indiana on thirty acres of farmland. At the age of seven his mother noticed that he had good pitch and started teaching him to sing harmony with her at the piano.

Newton has since performed all over the U.S. in various performance venues. Matt had the opportunity in 1996 to perform in Okinawa, Japan at a five star hotel. After living in Okinawa for three months, Matt decided to move to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a recording contract. He was hired at Opryland USA that fall and started performing in various shows at the nationally known theme park, including Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Classics. In 1998, Matt won the coveted role of portraying Phil Everly in Bye Bye Love, The Everly Brothers musical at the famed Ryman Auditorium. This gave him the opportunity to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, open for the Everly Brothers and for Tim McGraw. This soon got the attention of record labels and in 1999, Matt was signed as part of a duo, but the recording contract was short lived.

After a series of setbacks following the recording contract dissolve, Matt had hit a wall with his career.

For the last thirteen years Matt has continued two personas. One as a performer and the other as a woodworker. He performs on the General Jackson Showboat five nights a week and continues to be a session singer in Nashville. His woodworking business Turning Point, has allowed him to work with some incredible clients over the years.In June of this year Matt Newton signed a recording artist contract with award winning ASCAP Nashville company, Clinetel Music known for recordings by Engelbert Humperdinck, Gloria Gaynor, Tammy Trent, Mark Chestnut, Tim Murphy, The Manhattans, Ray Peterson and Billy and Sarah Gaines.

Matt Newton has embarked on a new era with his music and now charting with Catch A Snowflake.

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NZ’s Rock Band, Fuser, Promoted Globally by Musik and Film

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November 21, 2013

Fuser, signed with DoIt Management, recently partnered with Musik Radio for radio promotions.

Musik Radio Promotions began a global radio campaign with Fuser’s latest single, Late December. It came as no surprise as it was instantly snapped up by the BBC for airplay.

Taken from Fuser’s second album “World Of Make Believe” , Late December is a departure from the familiar Fuser sound branching out into Alt country, Blues, Pop.

The song epitomizes the soul when you know feelings in a relationship are not right and you have to go through the agonising talk with the other half of your broken relationship to announce that it is to be no more.

With the lyric “I can’t remember what was said that night, but I realize there’s no place for me in your life” sets the tone and scene for the song.

The track was recorded, originally to be used as a back up filler song on the bands second album but after the recording process was finalized the producer and band alike recognized that they had just recorded and produced something extraordinary.

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Australia’s Rock Band Mass Sky Raid

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November 15, 2013

Musik Radio Promotions just released 2 singles for Mass Sky Raid and they are now on stations all over the world including 3 BBC networks each estimated at 20 million listeners at any one time. “They are an awesome band”!

“We’re really excited to hear the latest reports and we can’t thank you and your team enough for giving us this opportunity”.. Reece, Mass Sky Raid

Modern alt/prog rock band Mass Sky Raid formed on the Gold Coast, Australia in 2011 and quickly made a name for themselves with support slots for Electric Horse, Twelve Foot Ninja and Dead Letter Circus. They soon set their sights set on heading to the studio; the resulting “Courage Under Fire” EP released earlier this year being an impressive debut to say the least, garnering rave reviews from everyone who hears it, including a 4.5 star out of 5 rating from Australia’s heavy duty rock bible Blunt Magazine.

The tracks were recorded at Loose Stones Studios with producer Matt Bartlem and engineer Tyse Lee; with ARIA award-winning producer Forrester Savell (Sing Sing, Melb) and producer J.R. McNeely (Nashville TN, US) taking on mixing duties. The 5 tracks were mastered by Grammy Award winner Tom Coyne (Pink, Adele, Cage The Elephant) at Sterling Sound in New York.

Live, Mass Sky Raid pour their heart and soul into their performances; creating an on-stage experience that sonically translates the emotional impacts and intricacies in their studio recordings. Their songs are exciting and have an easily-accessible sound with universal and relative concepts and hooks; and with the band already preparing to head back into the studio to record their follow-up release, you can expect to hear a lot more from and about Mass Sky Raid…