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Earlier today, H-II: Stephen Michael Apatow announced the formal release of his first album "Country Goes Global." The project, four years in the development, focuses on "Sharing a message of hope and inspiration with a world in need."

The November edition of the Direct Buzz, AirPlay Direct's monthly digital magazine, showcases rising stars Grace Potter & the Nocturnals on the cover. In a candid and revealing interview, their charming front woman, Potter, talks about the history of the band, the meaning behind some of her sexually-charged songs, and why she wants to make it to the top with every bone in her body.

Acoustic folk rock singer/songwriter Jimmy of April announced that his debut album, The Voice Of Your Soul, was released today through Sound Mind Records, LLC.

The 20th annual Los Angeles Music Awards and its sister productions the Hollywood F.A.M.E. Awards, and the Phoenix Music Awards are all rolled into one event on Thursday, Nov. 18th, 2010. The red carpet event is on the lot at Paramount Studios inside the historic Paramount Theater.

Beatallica, that other band on the run, keeps the Masterful Mystery Tour on the road with a set of midwest and west coast tour dates throughout November and December. Continuing their infamous bash-up of Metallica and The Beatles, Masterful Mystery Tour is Beatallica's second full length studio album and features the hits "Hero of the Day Tripper" and "Fuel On The Hill" as well as the fan favorite "I Want To Choke Your Band". The official Beatallica catalog now includes the studio albums, Masterful Mystery Tour and Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band, over 40 speech tones, All You Need Is Blood and the Holiday EP, Winter Plunderband, featuring the debut of the first ever Beatallica originals.

Rick Rucker, CEO of Bringing The Ruckkus Live Entertainment, announced that Pop/R&B sensation Maclyn Lucille's latest single was released on October 26, 2010.

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the European release on December 3rd of two (2) NELSON albums: "Before the Rain" the demo collection of songs that secured their recording deal with Geffen Records in 1990 and "Perfect Storm - After the Rain World Tour 1991" live concert album. A North American release will follow in February 2011, as a complement to the release of NELSON's brand new original album "Lightning Strikes Twice".

Sonicbids, the website that helps bands discover and book gigs, and the South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference are looking for the best independent artists out there. Every March, Austin, Texas plays host to the SXSW Music Conference where independent artists, music industry professionals, and fans meet for five nights of live shows, panels, parties and more. For the third year in a row, Sonicbids is the exclusive online submission platform of the 2011 SXSW Music Festival. Independent bands can submit through Sonicbids for the chance to play at the famed festival.

The Recording Academy (internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards) has partnered with RocketHub to organize and present an expert panel discussion on crowdfunding. This innovative event will empower musicians with the knowledge necessary to understand how to leverage their existing network of friends, family and fans for funds, awareness, and authentic feedback.

Many music lovers want to record and write their own tracks, but just don’t know where or how to get started. Now, music making hopefuls with no previous music or studio experience can record and mix their tracks online at Soundation.com.