Merrin, NZ’s Sultry Band Becoming International Stars with International Airplay!
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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.
Matt Newton’s, Catch A Snowflake, with Musik Radio Promotions lands in The Washington Times
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.
Holiday Releases a Hit on Musik Radio Promotions!
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.
Main News.
‘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.
Award Winning Singer/Songwriter,Sami Grisafe, Hits The Airwaves with “Two of Hearts”
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.
Australia’s Rock Band Mass Sky Raid
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…
Is The Dream of a Major Label Deal Just a Dream?
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.
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
Indie On The Move – Resource for Indie Artist MAF is proud to support
New homepage feature – CRUZ: www.indieonthemove.com
“I just wanted to inform all of how great Indie On The Move is. Whether it be booking a tour or discovering local artists, its such a great and resourceful tool. Booking agents, labels, bands, DIY artists, venues and promoters have all the info they need using this website [IOTM].”
Musik Radio Promotions can help you pinpoint an area to book through IOTM. Contact us for details.
Musik Radio Promotions now in 104 countries with 150,000+ stations/syndicated
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 | 2,392,958 | |
| 2 | 21 | 756,226 | |
| 3 | 28 | 500,573 | |
| 4 | 33 | 396,753 | |
| 5 | 40 | 322,355 | |
| 6 | 42 | 316,514 | |
| 7 | 62 | 134,805 | |
| 8 | 89 | 54,325 | |
| 9 | 90 | 53,182 | |
| 10 | 102 | 35,306 | |
| 11 | 153 | 6,379 | |
| 12 | 155 | 5,711 |
How An Indie Artist Can Get Worldwide Tour Dates
The President of Virgin Records said to one of our associates who has recently toured the world with Red Jump Suit Apparatus and Paramore, “You cannot tour without radio airplay”. Thats a fact because no one will know who you are. This does not mean you have to have a charted hit to tour a specific area of the world.
First, you need to hire a radio promotions company who gets your music to the world, not just a few stations in the US. You can do all the data research you want, but until you release your music to the world, you will not know what areas of the world will play you. Contact the stations that are playing you and thank them. Offer them radio liners, radio interviews and offer to send them a dozen promo give- away cds. Radio likes to offer their listening audience give- aways. To give your cds away, they play you more, mention who you are more and increase your exposure.
Once you have done this you are that radio stations friend. So ask the stations that are playing you who their advertising venues are. Get their contact information. Call, email those venues. Tell them you are playing on xyz radio station in their town and want to come to their town to perform. Let the radio stations know you are going to do this and they will back you because if the venue hires you the venue will hire them to advertise the performance. This will get you even more exposure on that radio station.
Radio will love you because they got the venues advertising dollars because of you. You get a performance date that is well advertised and a radio station that is playing your music and supporting you. Most likely when you go to perform you will have a full house of people who came to see you. You will sell merchandise, gain fans and if you do a good performance be asked to come back again. Everyone wins.
Odds are you will not become a superstar overnight and it will take several releases, but it will build your business and allow you to tour.