Music Dish

Robert Lauri's New Album, New Face, Is Now Available

All 16 songs create a special ambiance in a variety of musical genres that span the range from a dreamy and highly imaginative universe, to a universe filled with excitement and emotion.

H-II Stephen Michael Apatow Speaks Out On Suicides

The scope of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) associated with combat, combined with the social challenges of a national economic emergency have pushed many U.S. Soldiers to suicide.

Rapper Michael Barber's Motion Picture Mayhem Albums Hits 250,000 Milestone

Now signed on Universal Records, Michael Barber is making noise with his Motion Picture Mayhem series put out independently. The two part movie based series has hit the 250,000 download mark. Michael released his first installment in 2008 and part two in 2009. Part two featured the first ever recording of artist Akon, a rare unheard song that Michael obtained while working inside different studios over the years.

Finally! The GBOB Hong Kong Final Is on Friday 5th November

Over 50 bands entered the 2010 Global Battle of the Bands in Hong Kong and competition has been fierce - rumours of bass guitars at 20 paces and drummers clashing symbols are just part of Hong Kong's competitive nature - but friendly. New bands and talented musicians have emerged while old favourites have upped their acts as the quality of performance and original songs gets white hot in the heats of GBOB.

7th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) Accepting Entries

IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is currently accepting entries. It promotes excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating sponsors include Fingerstyle Guitar magazine, D'Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, AirplayAccess.com, Sonicbids.com, Broadjam.com, Kari Estrin Management, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show and Sirius XM Satellite Radio.

Ryan Farish Releases Opus

Two albums in one year is stretch for many artists, but not for Ryan Farish. The electronic artist/producer came out with Bloom in March and released Opus this week. The 19-track, 90-minute-long CD is available digitally on all major sites like iTunes and Amazon.com.

"French Vibes" At MIDEM 2011 Focus on France

The spotlight will be on France at the 45th edition of MIDEM with a series of "French Vibes" events specially created to promote the French music indu

Rising Pop/R&B Artist, Minh, Warms up With Layers

Minh, a rising artist-producer based out of the DC area, has released Layers under Jayden Records on October 14, 2010. The self-produced album marks the beginning of his aggressive push into the industry after the release of his "primer" album, Dreamgirl's Heart, earlier in February 2010. Incorporating a blend of pop, r&b, and electro, Layers is concept album that depicts the journey of finding love, losing it, and self-realization in the process. Displaying his ability to do it all, Minh wrote, produced, mixed, and mastered this entire album over the course of four months in his home.

Lightening Entertainment Shines At 2010 Bill Grant Atlantic City Classic - Trump Taj Mahal

Lightening Entertainment's CEO/Celebrity Manager Jinev Geena Anac and VP/Networking Manager Natasha Anac, attended to 2010 Bill Grant Atlantic City Classic over the past weekend at Trump Taj Mahal hotel and casino. Always V. I. P. at all the events, the Anac sisters were so happy to see everyone in attendance. Natasha Anac is also a professional fitness instructor with a high following & Jinev Geena Anac has MMA as part of her daily training.

H-II: Stephen Michael Apatow Releases New Soundtrack "The American Way"

As grassroots America confronts the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression, "The American Way" by Country Music Association Artist H-II: Stephen Michael Apatow relays a message of hope and revival of the spirit that drove our founding fathers. Reflections on U.S. and international advocacy initiatives include exhausted efforts to prevent the devastation that today touches all of our lives: