Archive for June, 2009
Backdrop/ObliqSound has just started its first remix contest with Sony ACIDPlanet, the premier loop-based software platform, featuring Michael Olatuja’s music. Entrants who wish to demonstrate their remix talents are able to download a fully-functional trial version of the software, a wide assortment of free loops and sounds to incorporate into their mixes, and the parts to “Ma Foya,” the first single from the artist’s debut album “Speak,” out July 28th on Backdrop/ObliqSound.
Winning remixer(s) will receive an assortment of Backdrop CDs and merchandise, as well as ACID Pro software (MSRP $399), Vegas Pro software (MSRP $699), Five Standard Collection Libraries (MSRP $299), and a chance to have their remix released on Backdrop. Entries must be posted no later than Thursday, August 6th. To enter, go to www.acidplanet.com/michaelolatuja
June 26th, 2009
Massimo Biolcati’s debut album, Persona, is the Vox Populi winner for Best Jazz Album of the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards! We couldn’t be more ecstatic, considering the Vox Populi award is an honor bestowed purely by you, the listeners. Fans of Persona fell in love with Massimo’s unique style and so should you!
The album features Biolcati, Jeff Ballard, Peter Rende and Lionel Loueke in quartet, with vocal guests Lizz Wright and Gretchen Parlato. Persona is also an homage to the classic Ingmar Bergman film of the same name. Give it a listen on our site, or learn more about this glorious display of democracy at the Independent Music Awards’ website and online jukebox.
June 23rd, 2009
Celebrate the 3rd Annual Make Music New York Festival this Sunday, June 21st in Madison Square Park and Washington Square Park, with Freedom Love-Fest and ObliqSound! We volunteered to help celebrate the 3rd Annual Make Music New York festival; ‘the largest music event ever to grace Metro New York’ and host a line-up of great indie-artists in beautiful and tranquil Madison Square Park and the lively hub of the city, Washington Square Park. Won’t you join us?
8 Bands, 2 Parks, 1 Day of Free Live Music
Come down at the right time, and get free t-shirts and free MP3 giveaways, too!
Co-hosted by Freedom Love-Fest and ObliqSound, with Production Sponsors: The Professionals NYC and Lollipop Productions
MADISON SQUARE PARK
Location: Broadway and East 23rd Street, NYC
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Dapp Theory - http://www.myspace.com/dapptheory
2:30 - 3:30 pm: Sarah Lemieux - http://www.myspace.com/supersuperblue
4:00 - 5:00 pm: Michael Olatuja - http://www.myspace.com/olatuja
WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK’S TEEN PLAZA
Location: Washington Square South and LaGuardia Place
5:00 pm: Matt Jones - http://www.myspace.com/mattjonesnyc
5:30 pm: John Shannon - http://www.myspace.com/johnshannonmusic
6:15 pm: Pimps of Joytime – http://www.myspace.com/pimpsofjoytime
7:00 pm: DJ MoFunk and AllCeein of I Power – http://www.myspace.com/djmofunk
7:30 pm: The Smyrk – http://www.myspace.com/thesmyrk
Spread the word with your friends on Facebook - event details HERE.
Read and learn more about each band on Freedomlovefest.com:
http://freedomlovefest.typepad.com/freedom_lovefest/a_word_from_flf/
June 19th, 2009