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LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE RELEASES SCHEDULE; FESTIVAL TO FEATURE MANY ACTIVITIES, AMENITIES, AND ATTRACTIONS

Posted in Releases with tags 30 Seconds to Mars, 311, Chile, Cypress Hill, Deftones, Kanye West, Lollapalooza, Sublime with Rome, The Flaming Lips, The Killers, The Rock Tribune, Yeah Yeah Yeahs on March 2, 2011 by Randy

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Festival visionary PERRY FARRELL, in conjunction with Chile’s Lotus Producciones, WME and C3 Presents–the promotional partners behind the North American LOLLAPALOOZA—has announced the official schedule for the 50-plus acts, including headliners THE KILLERS, JANE’S ADDICTION, and KANYE WEST, who are performing on five stages at the inaugural LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 in O’Higgins Park, Santiago. Set times and stage information for the festival–taking place at gorgeous scenic locale in the middle of a bustling urban hub–are now readily available on the LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE web site (http://www.lollapalooza.cl/en/). The schedule can also be viewed below.

In addition, the festival—featuring an eclectic lineup of top talent from around the world including an array of artists from Chile–will showcase a myriad of “extracurricular” fun beyond the music.

The “Kidzapalooza” area, like the one at LOLLAPALOOZA in North America, promises to make the concert experience truly enriching for the whole family. In this area, kids have free reign to enjoy a variety of fun. A unique component of the area is the presence of LEGO who will have custom sculptures and different activities involving the toy building brick. Kidzapalooza will also have workshops for break dancing, hip-hop, skateboarding, percussion and even juggling and a unique “Kidz Paint Party” which gives the option to paint a personal masterpiece alongside a renowned artist. Temporary tattoos and body art will be available on site. Kids of all ages are welcome.

LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE also features a rock star video karaoke section, where everyone can try their hand at being a rock star. Not only can visitors belt out their favorite tune with rock star accessories, they can take home recordings to share with friends. Concert-goers will be able to meet various festival artists at artist autograph sessions where you can pick up on the latest CDs and vinyl of your favorite performers.

The festival also has rest and relaxation options. There will be a hammock zone where attendees can kick back and relax in the comfort of a warm hammock.

There’s also an important spirit coursing through LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE’S framework. “Green Spirit,” located at the park’s entrances, is a spot to have a picnic at the Farmer’s Market, visit Lolla Cares and support a good cause, or purchase sustainable products at the Art Market. There will be workshops promoting the development of green activities and awareness including recycling, urban agriculture, and more. Fans can also pick up posters and handmade tables with environmentally friendly materials related to music, nature, and the festival.

“Rock & Recycle” is another unique initiative at LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE. It encourages all fest-goers to recycle. Nearly 1000 volunteers will support recycling, and there will be green incentives where rewards given by the organization to those who pitch in. 300 containers on the grounds will be distinctively designated for waste throughout the park making recycling easy for all attendees.

Just like its American cousin, LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE is more than a music festival; it’s an experience that’s as enlightening as it is enjoyable. And Chile has rolled out the welcome mat for the festival; a campaign with Chilean public transportation has been implemented with artwork on nearly 1000 buses and 2000 bus stops.

Tickets for the festival can be purchased at: http://www.puntoticket.com/. There are also a variety of travel packages from North America available with Carlson Wagonlit: http://www.cwt.cl/ and http://www.livetours.com.mx/

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ROCK BAND EVANS BLUE ENLISTS THEIR FANS TO BE A THE STARS OF THEIR NEW VIDEO FOR “SAY IT”

Posted in News with tags Evans Blue, The Rock Tribune on March 2, 2011 by Randy

Toronto, CA-St Louis, MO-Houston, TX (1 March 2011) – What does an independent band without a big budget do to create a video for their new single? Toronto-St Louis-Houston-based rock band EVANS BLUE sent a shout out to their fans via their Facebook and Twitter pages to be the stars of the band’s new video for “Say It,” the second single from their third album evans|blue (in stores now).

The video for “Say It,” a compilation of the fan submissions, debuts today on Evans Blue’s YouTube page (aka “Evans|Blue Tube”), and the “Say It” single goes to radio later this month. The band will hit the road again in late April, with some big shows in store for the Spring, including their first Rock On The Range performance on May 22^nd. The “Say It” single (radio edit) and album version are available on iTunes now.

Here is a direct link to the video, please help us spread the word: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUkoxPNAtr4

HISTORY: Evans Blue debuted in 2006 with The Melody and the Energetic Nature of Volume, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and spawned a Top 5 rock single in the US with “Cold (But I’m Still Here).” The band was nominated for a JUNO Award in 2006 for “Best New Group.” Their second album, THE PURSUIT BEGINS WHEN THIS portrayal OF LIFE ENDS, was released in July 2007 and debuted at #44* on the Billboard Top 200 and #9* on the iTunes Rock Albums chart in the US. “Erase My Scars,” the first single from band’s new album evans|blue, was a Top 25 single at rock radio in 2010 and #8 on the SiriusXM Octane “Ultimate Ten” year-end countdown. Evans Blue has toured North America extensively for the past five years with such artists as Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Staind, Seether, Shinedown, Trapt and Taproot. Evans Blue’s three albums have collectively sold over 800,000 units worldwide.

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Lights Over Paris to Release New Single, ‘I’m Not a Gangsta’ this Spring Planning Release of New Album in Spring of 2011

Posted in Releases with tags I'm Not a Gangsta, Lights Over Paris, single, The Rock Tribune on March 1, 2011 by Randy

Turn Off The Lights EP is Available Now on iTunes and Amazon.com

Los Angeles, CA electro-pop punk group LIGHTS OVER PARIS is pleased to announce the upcoming release of their next single, ‘I’m Not a Gangsta’. The single is produced by Dr. Luke’s Ammo (Britney Spears, Ke$ha, Katy Perry) and will be released in mid-April 2011. ‘I’m Not a Gangsta’ is cut from the band’s upcoming untitled release which is due out this spring. The album also features producers Kool Kojak (Flo Rida), Matt Squire (3OH3!, Ke$ha, Panic and the Disco, Boys Like Girls) and features singer Dev (Like a G6, Bass Down Low).

“’I’m Not a Gangsta’ and any single will make you fall in love with the actual band, not just the song,” states vocalist Robb “TaLLLLL” University.

LIGHTS OVER PARIS’ sound encompasses the styles of their many influences in rock, pop, electro, and punk. The band harkens back to a late 90’s punk rock mentality while looping around pop turns and dance rock twists, with the occasional hip-hop influence thrown in for good measure.

The band’s debut single off of their 2010 Turn Off The Lights EP, title track ‘Turn Off The Lights’, is currently in rotation on numerous Top 40 stations across the country, and has been downloaded over 100,000 times. The music video by RockHard Films (Lady Gaga) premiered on Yahoo Music’s highly trafficked home page on June 3, 2010, and has been viewed over 1 million times on YouTube. The band was also the first in history to be featured on Pandora with an album only previously distributed digitally. The EP is produced by Kevin Rudolf (Lil Wayne, Cobra Starship, Lifehouse) and mixed by Tom and Chris Lord-Alge (Blink-182, Sum 41) and Serban Ghenea (Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Britney Spears). The EP officially dropped in April 2010 via Digital Records/Type One Records. Fans can listen to the Turn Off The Lights EP at http://lightsoverparis.bandcamp.com.

In support of the EP, LIGHTS OVER PARIS concluded their sold-out U.S. “Turn Off The Lights Tour” in October 2010. The tour was sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Monster Energy Drink and Icelandic Glacial H2O and promoted drinking responsibly while helping fans stay hydrated!

LIGHTS OVER PARIS initially came together in 2002 by way of a very happy accident. Vocalist Robb “TaLLLLL” University created an AOL profile and listed “singing in the shower” as one of his hobbies. Keyboardist Will Pepper searched for singers nearby and stumbled upon Robb. They bonded instantly and recorded five songs after their first meeting. Those songs eventually made way for the band to meet with well-known producer Kevin Rudolf.

The band—Robb “TaLLLLL” University (Vocals), Will Pepper (Keys), Devin Bronson (Guitar), Mike Torres (Bass), Dave Gentry (Drums) and Shiny (DJ)—could be sonic superheroes. From Robb’s larger than life pipes to Will Pepper’s keyboard sorcery, each element makes for evolutionary dance rock. Vocalist Robb “TaLLLLL” University describes their one-of-a-kind sonic movement. “Each song is completely different because they’re all amplifications of our diverse personalities. We play what we want, and the music is always going to be fresh and new.”

Robb concludes, “There are choices I’ve made because of my favorite bands. I want kids to feel that way about our music. I want them to be inspired to do something that they might’ve been afraid to do before. We’re already creating a community with our fans as well. This is the start of something insane.”

Keyboardist Will Pepper states it in the best way possible. “LIGHTS OVER PARIS is the biggest fucking movement in music, what else needs to be said?”

For more information on LIGHTS OVER PARIS, please visit these sites:

www.lightsoverparis.com/

www.myspace.com/lightsoverparis

www.twitter.com/lightsoverparis

www.facebook.com/lightsoverparis

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PREMIER ELECTRONIC MUSIC LABEL ULTRA MUSIC TO HOST SXSW SHOWCASE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 17 AT THE PHOENIX IN AUSTIN FEATURING BENNY BENASSI, WOLFGANG GARTNER, UNICORN KID, DESIGNER DRUGS AND ADRIAN LUX

Posted in News with tags SXSW, The Rock Tribune, Ultra Music on March 1, 2011 by Randy

ULTRA MUSIC will heat up SXSW with their debut showcase featuring some of the label’s best and brightest talent on Thursday, March 17, 2011. The showcase is scheduled from 8:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. at The Phoenix and will highlight sets from ULTRA MUSIC artists BENNY BENASSI, WOLFGANG GARTNER, UNICORN KID, DESIGNER DRUGS and ADRIAN LUX.

ULTRA MUSIC will make SXSW shake to the sounds of these electronic music luminaries. Legendary, Grammy Award-winning producer and DJ BENNY BENASSI headlines the event with what promises to be a set of sexy, electro anthems from his forthcoming album, ELECTROMAN (releasing June 7) and his illustrious catalog. Grammy-nominated producer and DJ WOLFGANG GARTNER precedes BENASSI, and GARTNER is locked and loaded with his own sonic arsenal which will include “Illmerica,” “Space Junk,” “Forever” featuring will.i.am and many other cuts from his upcoming debut album (title TBA). From across the pond, UNICORN KID draws from chip music styles, giving the showcase another flavor and flair.

Two of ULTRA’s more recent signings ADRIAN LUX and the duo DESIGNER DRUGS are primed to kick off the evening’s festivities with their own unique and undeniable sounds. DESIGNER DRUGS will be performing banging tunes from their recently released album HARDCORE/SOFTCORE, while LUX is hot off the success of his singles “Strawberry”, “Teenage Crime” and

“Can’t Sleep.”

New York City-based ULTRA MUSIC continues to pave the way for electronic music’s future. As one of the most prolific and eminent independent labels, ULTRA continues to set trends and push boundaries within the music industry. Last year, three ULTRA MUSIC albums debuted in the iTunes Top 10 Overall Chart—ULTRA DANCE 11, Kaskade’s DYNASTY and deadmau5’s 4×4=12, with the latter two debuting Top 5 iTunes Overall. Billboard documented the label’s success further as #1 Dance Airplay Imprint and #1 Dance Airplay Label, as well as Top 10 Dance/Electronic Album Imprint and Top 5 Dance/Electronic Album Label. The label’s online presence remains unparalleled, with 265K YouTube subscribers and over 850 million views. It’s the 46th most subscribed to channel of all time and the seventh most viewed.