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With each new day, the details of the damage caused by the BP oil spill in Gulf of Mexico bring more bad news. It's the topic of many conversations, and many people's lives and businesses have been devastated as a result of it. Songwriting duo MarilynMusic is expressing their concern through a new track entitled, "The Black Wave" in an effort to bring attention to environmental and ecological issues before we reach the point of no return. The track is available on iTunes at http://tinyurl.com/BlackWaveSong

Russian-American singer/songwriter Marina V is celebrating her birthday by hosting a benefit for the American Cancer Society at world-famous Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles.

NYC based independent record label MPress Records has just confirmed the lineup for their annual showcase event at this year's CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival. The event will take place at Gallery Bar in New York City on Thursday, October 21 @ 6:30 PM, and is sponsored by Social Exposure, Powderfinger Promotions, A to Z Media and Blurt Magazine. This is an official CMJ showcase, so attendees with badges will enjoy free entry.

Sonicbids, the website that helps bands discover and book gigs, and the International Songwriting Contest are looking for the best songwriters in music. Whether you're a professional songwriter or just starting out, ISC wants to hear your music. Over $150,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded, including a $25,000 cash prize to the 2010 Overall Grand Prize winner. Judges for the contest include artists in all different genres and music industry professionals, from Peter Gabriel and Rihanna to Amanda Ghost, President of Epic Records and Rick Krim, Executive Vice President, Talent & Music Programming at VH1.

The Artist Management Conference 2010 (AMCON2010), taking place in New York October 14-15, 2010, aims to illuminate the way forward for artist managers and self-managed artists in a shifting music industry landscape. The dramatic reduction of recorded music sales and effects of the shifting music industry landscape have left many in the music business, including managers and self-managed artists, struggling to find solutions that provide consistent and adequate returns on investments. The inaugural conference will be a place for artist managers and self-managed artists to discuss and contemplate current and future music industry trends; formulate or fine-tune strategies; network with peers; create partnerships; and conduct serious business.

Frontiers Records and NELSON led by twin lead front men Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announced the release date of their new album "Lightning Strikes Twice" a seamless sequel to multi-platinum debut album "After the Rain" on the 20th anniversary of their history making turn at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" (September 29, 1990) which landed them in the Guinness Book of World Records. The new NELSON follow up album "Lightning Strikes Twice" will be released in Europe on November 5th with U.S. and Asia release to follow.

(New Orleans) On October 5th, 2010 rock guitarist Dean Shoultz is set to release his second solo album "Suite Emotions" on his new label Taylor-Jordan Entertainment. In addition Dean will deliver 5 Tracks from his new album Free of Charge just by joining his mailing list at www.deanshoultz.com

It's on again- the hugely popular 'Play in L.A' competition for Unsigned artists. Whotune.com is giving a lucky band,solo artist or Musician the chance to win an all expenses paid trip to California to perform live at the NAMM show helping demonstrate the Whotune Live Cams to music businesses.

A mix of old and new seasonal space music that perfectly reflects the Christmas spirit, but not overly so, and that's the success of this superb collection.

NC luthier Jay Lichty of Lichty Guitars has provided guitar enthusiasts nationwide and supporters of LEAF an opportunity to win a beautiful handcrafted guitar. Up for raffle is a one-of-a-kind OM-style acoustic guitar, a perfect size for all types of players, built from beautifully figured African Bubinga and Spruce. All proceeds from ticket sales go to LEAF. LEAF, www.theleaf.org, is a non-profit organization established to build community and enrich lives through the Arts - locally & globally - with festivals, events, mentoring, and educational programs.