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Top independent faith based record distributor worldwide, partners with Lataillade Entertainment
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 – 17:42:43 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Top independent faith based record distributor worldwide, partners with Lataillade Entertainment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Central South Distribution, Inc., which has been the number one independent faith based record distributor in the world for the past decade, has formed a partnership with Lataillade Entertainment, …

Joe Sample and Randy Crawford Celebrate 33 Years of Music Making with Soul-Slanted Second Duo CD
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 – 18:44:02 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Joe Sample and Randy Crawford Celebrate 33 Years of Music Making with Soul-Slanted Second Duo CD

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Certain exceptional musical matches are unquestionably made in Heaven. The day that ubiquitous keyboard journeyman, and PRA Records recording artist, Joe Sample arrived at the studio to lend …

New Music: Joss and Colosio Create a Country Music Song of Love and Remembrance
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 – 16:57:51 +0000 UTC | No Comment
New Music: Joss and Colosio Create a Country Music Song of Love and Remembrance

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The new song from country duo Scott Joss and Doug Colosio is “Darlin’,” a deeply-felt ballad that celebrates many aspects of love. Released by Golosio Publishing (golosio.com), “Darlin’” is quietly exciting …

Surroundphones and BETA Records Team for Premium Audio Upgrade to MP3 Music Files
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 – 00:01:31 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Surroundphones and BETA Records Team for Premium Audio Upgrade to MP3 Music Files

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — BETA Records, the expanding international network and community of music artists and fans, will partner with Surroundphones Holdings Inc. (SoundWave360), enabling artists to upgrade MP3 music files with a proprietary process …

According to Songs and Soundtracks, A Ghost Worked on the New Instrumental Album by The G-Man
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 – 21:48:27 +0000 UTC | No Comment
According to Songs and Soundtracks, A Ghost Worked on the New Instrumental Album by The G-Man

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — When Scott G began to mix The G-Man’s new album, “Audio Takes a Stand” produced by Songs and Soundtracks, he was shocked to see that an unseen entity had completed it …

Music and Social Networking Get Redefined in New Interactive Music Portal
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 – 22:08:43 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Music and Social Networking Get Redefined in New Interactive Music Portal

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Giving musicians and music lovers more power and flexibility than ever before, BETA Records (www.betarecords.com) has launched a newly expanded site combining search-and-match music selection, virtual commerce, and social interaction. Technology …

PACHECOS – FEAR OF A GREEN PLANET: Album Coming from Latin Thug Records
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 – 23:24:42 +0000 UTC | No Comment
PACHECOS – FEAR OF A GREEN PLANET: Album Coming from Latin Thug Records

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Following up on the success of their debut album “Beat Hustlers,” Barcelona Spain’s production trio – known as Pachecos – return with “Fear Of A Green Planet,” an album that pays …

Heavy Air Music is at the Forefront of Miami’s Indie New Music Scene
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 – 21:24:20 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Heavy Air Music is at the Forefront of Miami’s Indie New Music Scene

MIAMI, Fla. — With the music industry desperately needing a new business model, and the gap between the major and indie labels getting smaller and smaller, a new breed of indie is making waves in …

Triumph from Tragedy: Self-Made Hip-Hop Artist SOLOW13 Spreads the TRUTH
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 – 01:09:25 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Triumph from Tragedy: Self-Made Hip-Hop Artist SOLOW13 Spreads the TRUTH

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Underground Mexican hip-hop artist/entrepreneur, SOLOW13, breaks the music game wide open by establishing his own label, TRUTH LOVES LA WFAMILIA, LLC or simply LAWFAMILIA, LLC. The new imprint is a collaborative partnership between SOLOW13 and famed West Coast label, Latin Thug Records – best known for being founded by Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog and home to the Reyes Brothers, B Real’s “Gunslinger” albums and many other notable releases.

BETA Records Announces New Program to Sign 100 Indie Music Artists in 2008
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 – 21:23:12 +0000 UTC | No Comment
BETA Records Announces New Program to Sign 100 Indie Music Artists in 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Rebelling against the current downturn for traditional record companies, Chris Honetschlaeger, President of BETA Records, has announced a new generation of record deal which partners the company with the artist in a non-exclusive three song contract and plans to sign 100 artists in 2008.

London Calling: Indie Artists and Fans Are Invited to Join Launch of BETA Records UK
Tue, 04 Sep 2007 – 20:35:56 +0000 UTC | No Comment
London Calling: Indie Artists and Fans Are Invited to Join Launch of BETA Records UK

BETA Records UKLOS ANGELES, Calif. and LONDON, England — BETA Records, the online record company, officially launched BETA Records UK (www.betarecords.co.uk) on September 1, opening a London office and a portal for music lovers and artists of every style. This follows the success of BETA Records in the USA, Germany and Mexico.

Roman Carter, Tom Rothrock Project Relaunches Bong Load Record Label
Fri, 24 Aug 2007 – 21:05:34 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Roman Carter, Tom Rothrock Project Relaunches Bong Load Record Label

ROMAN CARTERLOS ANGELES, Calif. — Artist, producer, and film composer Tom Rothrock, legendary vocalist Roman Carter, and a host of studio session pros have completed a unique collaborative project titled: ROMAN CARTER “NEVER SLOW DOWN.” A full length release is due out November 6th, 2007, on the recently re-launched independent Bong Load Custom Records label.

Protectomatic Music and Entertainment is Proud to Introduce Jeremiah, a Gentleman of Soul, and His New Recording ‘Love Notes’
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 – 16:35:02 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Protectomatic Music and Entertainment is Proud to Introduce Jeremiah, a Gentleman of Soul, and His New Recording ‘Love Notes’

Protectomatic MusicSEATTLE, Wash. (Music Industry Newswire) — Protectomatic Music and Entertainment (PME) proudly announces the release of Jeremiah’s new album, “Love Notes,” on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007. The first single off of Jeremiah’s recording, entitled, “Did I tell you,” is also being released. In conjunction with the new single and album, PME and Jeremiah will be launching a new website with the recording.

MUSEXPO 2007: Indie Artists Invited to Party and Network with BETA Records Execs from Around the World
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 – 23:12:21 +0000 UTC | No Comment
MUSEXPO 2007: Indie Artists Invited to Party and Network with BETA Records Execs from Around the World

MUSEXPO 2007LOS ANGELES, Calif. — If you are an unsigned music artist, BETA Records invites you to a special event May 1st at the Sunset Strip Key Club as part of MUSEXPO 2007, the annual gathering of the world’s leading music executives, producers, managers, and new media content experts.

Independent Artists Invited to Join BETArecords.com.mx Starting May 1, 2007 as BETA says ‘Viva la Musica in Espanol’
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 – 16:59:57 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Independent Artists Invited to Join BETArecords.com.mx Starting May 1, 2007 as BETA says ‘Viva la Musica in Espanol’

BETA Records MexicoLOS ANGELES, Calif. — BETA Records Mexico announces additional international expansion which follows the success enjoyed by U.S. and German sites of the online record company headed by founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel. BETA Records actively finds, produces, and showcases unsigned artists and distributes content to fans via digital channels.

MIHN Records Releases CDs to Rock the Music World While Raising Funds for Charitable Organizations
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 – 15:15:19 +0000 UTC | No Comment
MIHN Records Releases CDs to Rock the Music World While Raising Funds for Charitable Organizations

MIHN RecordsMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two new CDs – “Spirit of America” and “She Dances” – have been released by Make it Happen Now (MIHN) Records, a new recording company in Memphis, TN. “Spirit of America” features original songs such as “We are Strong,” and “the Pledge,” to new versions of classics such as “America the Beautiful.”

You Can Be an A&R Rep for BETA Records – Online Record Company Pays People to Find and Sign New Artists
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 – 00:24:39 +0000 UTC | No Comment
You Can Be an A&R Rep for BETA Records – Online Record Company Pays People to Find and Sign New Artists

Beta RecordsLOS ANGELES, Calif. — One online record company, BETA Records, is inviting music fans to accept a paying job with their company. According to BETA founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel, you can become an A&R (artist & repertoire) representative and turn your love of music into cash.