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Love, Inspiration, and partnering up with Musik Radio Promotions seems to be the formula to success with our latest musical duo ~ Premium Comfort Shoes

January 15, 2014
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Band-mates Amos Clarke and his lovely spouse Nikki Hartnett-Clarke are no newcomers to the scene. Both halves of this New Zealand-based duo have toured internationally as members of several successful groups and winning consistent acclaim for their catchy song writing and inventive playing. Now, they’re bringing their talents to bear as the first ever “Indie Power Duo” to create a sound that’s fresh, new and brimming with commercial appeal.

Until you hear the opening bars of their first Premium Comfort Shoes single “All My Love,” you might find it difficult to believe that songs consisting entirely of drums, bass and vocals could generate so much sheer energy and ear-catching fun. Well, get ready to be seduced.

The duo’s new single “All My Love” has been released worldwide and is being promoted by Musik and Film.

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Musik Radio Promotions has recently released Seventh Tower homegrown in the USA!!

January 14, 2014
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Seventh Tower prove they can definitely hang with the big dogs on their debut release “Crown Me King” which is now available on iTunes as well as Spotify. Their second EP, “Path To Follow”(produced by Clint Lowery of Sevendust) is set to release April 15th 2014.

Seventh Tower is the perfect combination of energy and rock. This band has all the right stuff and has recently been picked up on the BBC radio network which broadcasts all over the UK!!!

“Musicians are usually able to identify and dissect their influences, and examine what it is that makes them tick. It takes a great musician to exercise these influences along with their own songwriting muscle. Seventh Tower does just that, releasing a debut EP that comfortably falls in line with the music veterans that inspired it.”

“With echoes of breaking Benjamin’s powerful melodies, Crossfade’s energetic guitar riffs, and Sevendust’s grit. Seventh Tower first strike proves that they can hang with the big kids. That’s immediately evident with “Crown Me King,” the album’s single and opener, and perhaps the strongest showcase. Vocals wear a rock edge while volleying between a soaring melody and gang vocals that leave a tasteful impact. Lyrics are sparked from his own experiences, focusing on the relatable plight of the every man’s struggle, but are laced with hope for ultimate applicability. Framed by fiery guitar licks, crafty bass lines, and steady drum work, this album is packaged for the center of you radio dial.”

Artist News Press Release

Laurel Moore releases ‘The Christmas Song’ with Musik Radio Promotions

November 5, 2013
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Laurel Moore’s beautiful rendition of ‘The Christmas Song’ has been released to worldwide radio campaign and immediately snapped up by the BBC for airplay.

  ‘The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) features vocals, Tenor Saxophone, and Arrangement by Laurel Moore as OneLadyJazz
 After  ONE week of release  Moore was offered a US TV/Film Publishing Deal , 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.
One Lady Jazz, whose first promotion with Musik and Film was ‘Easy to Love’  has been approached with numerous publishing  and media opportunities:
Moore has signed 6  US TV/FILM Publishing Deals on her songs with a variety of Publishing Companies and have had US TV/Film publishing offers made on all 12 of my songs, which include covers like ‘God Bless The Child’ and originals like ‘My New Beginning’.
Moore’s new original song ‘Wherever The Weather’ (co-written with my Canadian writing partner Steve Parisien) is set to play to 100 million listeners worldwide PER DAY. Inside 280+ Brands like Starbucks, M Casino and Trump Towers, Hotels, BCBG, Joey Restaurants and many more brand names.One Lady Jazz was featured artist on front page of PopVulture Magazine  with a readership of 650K. Laurel says, “I was approached to do a feature by this magazine after they heard my previous radio release with  musikandfilm.com  ‘Easy To Love’.  Thanks for your on-going support and efforts on my behalf.”Musik and Film promotions division is proud to be able to successfully present talented indie artists such as Laurel Moore to world radio. 

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Is The Dream of a Major Label Deal Just a Dream?

October 23, 2013
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Once upon a time an artist could dream they would be the lucky one–that a major record deal would appear under their pillow. They would wake up and go into a studio and record an album with a top-notch producer. Once the album was complete the major label would hire publicists, radio promoters and put them on tour with another major artist. Soon thereafter they would be a star. Nice dream. Unfortunately, that was once upon a time.

Today is a new day. Major labels still exist but on a different level. The days of discovering talent are over. EMI and all its subsidiaries went bankrupt and their catalog was sold for exploitation. There are no more development deals of which we know.. There are no more major record deals for the unknown artists. There are no more free development or PR or radio promotion. There is no one left to pick up the tab but the artist themselves.Radio Promotions

Artists around the world can thank the digital age for this shift. Free downloads, free streaming — No more record stores, only a handful here and there. So how can a major label recoup their investment into developing a new artist? They can’t , that’s why those days are over.

Artists need to realize if they are going to make it — it is going to be up to them to hire the studios, the producers, the publicist and the radio promoter. They are going to have to be very savvy and educated on what’s happening in the industry today. They are going to have to work their social media, publicity and radio promotions.

I quote “. Commercial radio airplay remains the number one outlet for discovery” Here are the 12 strategies for success as an indie artist. .http://indieconnect.com/12-strategies-long-term-success-indie-artist/

Again I quote “Treat your career like a business – because it IS! “

As an artist you are the only one who can help you get to where you want to go in your career. So grab hold, educate yourself to the business today. Formulate a solid business plan. Associate yourself wisely and most of all create great music because its what you do best.

For a free consultation to formulate YOUR business plan email us at promotions@musikandfilm.com

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_music http://futureofmusic.org/blog/2013/02/15/can-indie-artist-break-through-glass-ceiling

 

Stephen Wrench, President, Musik and Film Records

Wrench has been in the music business for over 40 years as singer/songwriter, producer and record label executive for RCA in Nashville. He nows runs a successful indie label and radio promotions company under the Musik and Film label. For more information on Stephen Wrench, go to www.musikandfilm.com/producers

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Skye explodes on world radio with ‘Lions Heart’

October 22, 2013
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Musik Radio Promotions has just released the single ‘Lion’s Heart’ , by Musik and Film Records artist,  Skye, in a worldwide campaign. It was immediately picked up for airplay by BBC2 and hundreds of stations around the world.

‘Lions Heart’ is the first song  to begin a series of collaborations between Skye and Stephen Wrench.   Earlier this year, Skye signed a development and promotions deal with Stephen Wrench and Musik and Film Records.

Wrench  has been in the music business for over 40 years as singer/songwriter, producer and  record company executive for a major label .Wrench says of  Skye, “I  have worked with some major artists over the years. Every once in a great while you come across an artist with a unique, distinctive voice; one with a quality that makes you want to listen to them sing. Skye is just that kind of a artist. Her voice has a softness that draws you in as she sings from the soul.”
Wrench, who is now President of Musik and Film Records, has taken on Skye as a “pet” project. Wrench had been searching for that one special artist with the potential to produce hit songs. Not only does Skye have a unique voice, but she  has a unique way of crafting a song. As they write together, the combination of the two  is the perfect recipe for this blend of melodic music , unique lyrics and alluring vocals.
Stay tuned for much more to come!

 

 

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Musik Radio Promotions now in 104 countries with 150,000+ stations/syndicated

September 14, 2013
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Musik Radio Promotions is adding radio stations to its radio campaigns every week. We are pleased to announce we have just completed adding literally just about every radio station in South America. This brings Musik Radio Promotions campaigns to 104 countries around the world. South America is very receptive to hearing and playing good music in all genres from indie artists. The countries added are
South
American
Rank
World Rank Country 2012 GDP (PPP)
millions of International dollars
South America 4,975,089
1 7 Brazil Brazil 2,392,958
2 21 Argentina Argentina 756,226
3 28 Colombia Colombia 500,573
4 33 Venezuela Venezuela 396,753
5 40 Peru Peru 322,355
6 42 Chile Chile 316,514
7 62 Ecuador Ecuador 134,805
8 89 Bolivia Bolivia 54,325
9 90 Uruguay Uruguay 53,182
10 102 Paraguay Paraguay 35,306
11 153 Guyana Guyana 6,379
12 155 Suriname Suriname 5,711
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Tamika

August 27, 2013
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Australia’s talented,  18 yr old Tamika, brought her powerhouse voice to the USA this past year and recorded her first EP with the team at Musik and Film Productions. ‘This Is Who I Am’  currently has 11,000+ stations playing Tamika’s music around the world steadily gaining fans.

It’s not surprising considering since the age of nine, when this vibrant young lady opened her mouth to sing all would stop to listen and be in awe of a voice that sounded way beyond her years.

Tamika has been herald as having a “charismatic charm with a voice that leaves audiences wanting more”.

“Thank you Musik and Film for giving us a heads up on this magnificent young songstress from Australia. Isn’t she marvelous!” Shasona www.indieshowcase.net Senior DJ & founder.

“Tamika is the real deal…I would put her up against any of the best female singers out there! I’ve had the pleasure to tour with Fergue from the BlackEyePeas, Haley from Paramore and many more and she is just as great if not better than all of them.”-Jon Wilkes Tour Drummer ( Red Jumpsuit Apparatus/Secondhand Serenade)

“Tamika has the potential to be the next Kylie Minogue”. Barry Conlon

“Tamika, Without a doubt is the best singer I have ever worked with”. Terry Nails ( Ozzy Osbourne)

“Tamika has a huge voice and can make anything sound good. The world needs to hear Tamika”. Stephen Wrench (Former VP of RCA Records)

“Finally a record worth listening to”. Danny Boy (House of Pain).

Recently, Tamika introduced her first video for ‘Reason To Get Even’.

Tamika has been traveling Australia performing and has plans to come to LA in October, where she will work with Musik and Film’s, Terry Nails and Jon Reshard.

This is one voice and one young lady that will be heard!

 

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LaGaylia

August 27, 2013
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 Sweden’s, LaGaylia Frazier released an EP full of soul and blues and funk entitled, That Girl, on August 14, 2013. After 20 plus years in show business she thinks it’s time to get personal and real with the music that has inspired her. She has never been more sincere than now.

With the new EP, That Girl, LaGaylia wants to show what she is really about musically.  Musik Radio Promotions was the perfect vehicle to partner with to ensure LaGaylia’s music was “heard” round the world. Since promotions began in earlier this month, over 4,000 stations have found what LaGaylia is all about.
The EP is all about raw soul and funk.The productions are stripped down, and the EP was recorded during three intensive days in a small studio in Stockholm. Inspiration was found in everything from Prince to Stevie wonder to Portisehead.

LaGaylia says of the release, ” I’m really proud of this EP. I hope these tracks make you feel like dancing!”

Artist News Press Release

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

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

Artist News Press Release

Musik and Film Records to release Dustin Walker’s first EP, ‘Between the Lines’

July 16, 2013
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Dustin Walker’s destiny was set when he was pulled on stage at the tender age of 2 by Ronnie Grinel to go on stage with Rick Springfield.

Dustin is all grown up now and as such, he is ready to smash all barriers with his new EP,  **’Between the Lines’.

‘Between the Lines’ will be released in conjunction with Walker’s CD release party July 26th in Kansas City. Walker will be opening  for Rick Springfield in Kansas City, July 27th.

The EP consists of 5 tracks, produced by Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Wrench.  Walker co-wrote 4 of the tracks: Body Bag, I Can’t Do Anything For You, Tonight and Curses.  The 5th track is an acoustic version of ‘Best of You’, by The Foo Fighters.

‘Between the Lines’  was recorded and mixed by Cameron Mitchell  at Roar Music’s Studio 446 in the Scenic Rim, Queensland.  Cameron recalls the experience, “Dustin Walker was an absolute pleasure to work with. I think it was an interesting experience for both of us and definitely a challenge working on opposite sides of the world and within such a short time frame, but Dustin was always open to advice and was always happy to take ideas on board. All in all, we had a blast! I would work with this talented young man again any day!”

Rick Brewer, drummer on the project, said ”  Cameron Mitchell, Jordan Fearnside and I love a challenge. But think we succeeded in getting for  Dustin  his vision of what he wanted.”

Stephen Wrench, President Musik and Film agrees,  “its real, this is whats happening now in music and on radio”

Listen to clips of upcoming releases of ‘Between the Lines’ at this link.

Stay tuned to this blog post for more news!

**These are new versions of these tracks.  Due to a dispute with the former producer regarding ownership of the Masters, credits of a studio musician, and billing overages beyond the paid contractual obligation ,  Musik and Film Records and Dustin Walker were unable to release any former versions. Thank you for your  kind understanding and support. Musik and Film, Inc

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