Rock Band Refuse The Fall beats out hundreds of other bands for the top slot on Whotune’s charts

Small town with a big sound, rock band Refuse The Fall has new music that you need to know about!Winners of the Promote Me Like A Rockstar Competition (sponsored by Whotune.com) Refuse The Fall is exactly what the alternative rock scene needs.

They beat out hundreds of bands that entered the contest and performed in the final five on the Whotune jam cam for the panel of judges, and jumped to #1 on the Whotune charts. The band was ranked #1 “Top Ten Unsigned Bands” by Alternative Addiction.com and it won’t be long until they are a household name.

“Refuse The Fall is more proof that being from a town with no music scene forces bands to try harder. Check out a band who blurs the genre lines by drawing from a deep pool of influences that shine through in a fresh new blend that you are sure to appreciate. Featuring not just one, but two of the south’s best voices working together to deliver one of the most unique sounds in recent history. Refuse any substitution...Refuse The Fall.”

-Brett Hestla (former member of the band Creed), Founder of record label Silent Majority

Band members Toby Taylor, Dusty Rea, Gavin Douglas, and Cody Mathis have great artistic vision and passion. Their single Let It Rain has a dramatic intensity that will have the chorus stuck in your head for days.

Check out Whotune.com to download music by Refuse The Fall

Taylor Spears Recommends Top 10 Downloads for November including Fab Fan Memories-The Beatles Bond, Refuse The Fall, Now Playing, Lara Johnston

It’s November, which means it’s time for some thanksgiving! Whether you’re celebrating with family or friends, having turkey and pigging out, or just enjoying a little time off from work, likely you’ll be listening to some music. After all, why not? Thanksgiving is the time to be thankful for the good things in life, and I think we can all agree that music is one of those good things, even if it’s often overlooked. So we decided to spread our love of music and with that we give you our top ten downloads we are thankful for!

Topping the list this month are newcomers, Fab Fan Memories – The Beatles Bond, The Elizabeth Kill and Refuse the Fall; Top ten alumns, The Rift, Now Playing, and Lara Johnston and the ever popular Evanescence and Staind.

CHECK OUT ALL THE TITLES AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS HERE: http://bit.ly/Top10MP3_November

Christina Aguilera Fans Get a Free MP3 Download of “The Party’s Over” By Lara Johnston

If you like Christina Aguilera , you will definitely like new artist Lara Johnston! Lara is clearly on the rise with her powerful voice and fiery, captivating stage presence. Touring tirelessly, Lara Johnston has performed with artists like Willie Nelson, KISS, Heart, Journey and Cheap Trick. Not many 21 year olds can attract the attention of some of the most powerful names in music as Lara has.

What makes her so captivating, aside from her beauty, is her powerful voice and great songwriting. Lara writes her own songs (sometimes collaborating with her favorite writers from Nashville to Los Angeles). Her music is an inspiring mix of Rock, Vocal Pop, R&B and Soul.

Lara’s debut album will be released later this year, but in the mean time and by popular demand from her fans,she’s giving away a free MP3 of one of the new tracks “The Party’s Over” on her website.

Now Playing Band Takes the World by Storm with Single Charting on Radio and Video soon to be Airing Nationwide.

Check out Now Playing’s new Video “I Don’t Want To Wait”, hear the hit radio track “For My Friend” AND get a free MP3 download at www.NowPlayingBand.com.

Rock Band Now Playing featuring Lead Singer Will Barron is taking the World by storm. Their single “For My Friend” is already a huge hit at radio charting on: #1 on M3 Radio – NY,#1 on WERU in East Orland, ME,#2 on WLJS in Jacksonville, AL,#4 on WMUH in Allentown, PA,#4 on KURA in Ouray, CO and #5 on KMNR, Rollo, MO

If you like Weezer, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, you’ll love this band!

Get the CD at Amazon

Get singles or the full album at iTunes

http://bit.ly/nowplayingband

Earl Ca$h featuring DYME drop hot new single 38 DeeZz

Drawing inspiration from artists like Freedom, Will.I.Am., and Lupe Fiasco you can expect Ca$h’s music to grab everyone’s attention.

38 DeeZz is the brand new single from Earl Ca$h featuring the one and only DYME. DYME and Ca$h got together in 2009 to work on her album DYME PIECE , the two have an undeniable style and flow, and have created a hit with 38 DeeZz. With the help of Greg Mays (aka Greg Nice from the band Nice & Smooth) Ca$h was introduced to world renowned producer Roger “Big Rog” Pauletta- who produced the hit “Wiggle It” by 2 In a Room and agreed to produce Ca$h’s new single.

Earl Ca$h performs regularly in White Plains, New York at CABO and the Lazy Lounge with DJ Tri State Jerico so stop by and see him live. Ca$h’s album is in the works as we speak and will feature great artists like Greg Nice, Grand Puba, DJ Tony Touch and DJ Premier, we will let you know the details as soon as they become available!!!

Download the single 38 DeeZz on iTunes

Follow Earl Ca$h on twitter @PreacherEarl

Armed with a crisp new sound, alternative rock band The Rift drops new EP

If you like bands like Bullet for My Valentine, Alter Bridge, or Story of The Year then you will definitely like The Rift. Armed with a crisp new sound, alternative rock band The Rift packs a punch with their self titled EP debut. These melodies will no doubt have you singing along and wanting more.

When asked, lead singer Aris Anagnos states his personal musical influes are the likes of Led Zeppelin, Metallica, 30 Seconds to Mars and Atreyu. Most of the other band members state their influences are almost identical, making the band very consistent and well suited for the alternative/hard rock music that they play. Other members of the band include Tyler Holsclaw, Matt Melamed, Tesh Hatharasinghe, and John Anagnos.

Their new record just became available on iTunes

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Now Playing Radio Hit “For My Friend”at #1 on Radio Charts – Get a Free MP3 Download!

Now Playing is a fantastic new Rock band from Georgia featuring lead singer Will Barron. Their first single “For My Friend” is already a huge hit at radio charting on:

#1 on M3 Radio - NY
#1 on WERU in East Orland, ME
#2 on WLJS in Jacksonville, AL
#4 on WMUH in Allentown, PA
#4 on KURA in Ouray, CO
#5 on KMNR, Rollo, MO

Some of Now Playing’s influences include Weezer, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, you can definitely hear the Beatles retro influence on most of their songs.

Hear the favorite radio track “For My Friend” and get a free MP3 download at www.NowPlayingBand.com

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Taylor Spears Recommends Top 10 Downloads for August including Now Playing, Lara Johnston, Armin VanBuuren, The Rift, iiO and More!

Keep the good times rolling after Summer ends with my Top 10 Download pix for August 2011! Check out releases by iiO, Now Playing, Lara Johnston, The Rift, Armin Van Buuren, LMFAO, Joss Stone, Kascade, The Arctic Monkeys and 3 Doors Down!

Have you ever noticed that August is the only month without a holiday? As the month at the end of the summer shouldn’t there be one last party day to end our summer with a bang? So instead of celebrating our typical holidays lets celebrate just because! We’ve created this list for you to help create new memories and keep the good times rolling. Whether it’s another month full of wild crazy parties or full of chilling back and relaxing this list has something for you to celebrate your August with.

CHECK OUT ALL THE TITLES AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS HERE

Lara Johnston Who Has Performed With Many Of The Biggest Names In Music Is Giving Away A Free MP3 Download!

Nearing the end of this Summer’s tour having opened for the Doobie Bros., next on the horizon for Lara Johnston is the release of her new 12 song album later this year. In the meantime by popular demand from her fans that can’t stand the wait, she’s giving away a free MP3 of one of the new tracks “The Party’s Over” on her website.

Lara is clearly on the rise with her powerful voice and fiery, captivating stage presence. Touring tirelessly, Lara Johnston has performed with Michael McDonald, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Miller, Neil Patrick Harris, E.G. Daily, Sam Harri, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Willie Nelson, KISS, Tower of Power, Heart, Sammy Hagar, Huey Lewis, Pablo Cruise, Journey and Cheap Trick. Not many 21 year olds can attract the attention of some of the most powerful names in music as Lara has.

What makes her so captivating, aside from her beauty, is her powerful voice and great songwriting. Lara writes her own songs (sometimes collaborating with her favorite writers from Nashville to Los Angeles). Her music is an inspiring mix of Rock, Vocal Pop, R&B and Soul.

At The End - Michael Woods Remix (Vault Series by Made Records)

Never heard before outside the UK, ...until now, is the Michael Woods remix of “At the End”! As part of its ongoing "Vault Series," and fresh off the heels of its successful Armin Van Buuren Remix of Rapture, Made Records introduces the second of four “Vault Series” releases; the Remastered Michael Woods Remix of iiO "At The End" feat. Nadia Ali.

Previously only available in the UK, #1 DJ/Producer Michael Woods' epic Remix of the world wide smash has been remastered and re-edited, including a Made (Records) Radio Edit, Made (Records) Dub, and ringtones. Get the whole package available exclusively on BeatPort as of August 15, 2011, and everywhere else on August, 29.

Fresh Out Of The Vault iiO Releases Four Re-Mixes Of Their Most Popular Dance Hits

Made Records and iiO are about to drop a bomb with "The Vault" series. The series brings a new spin and amazing new sound on everybody's favorites. The most popular songs have been remastered and re-mixed and will be released over the next few months.

The series starts off with the new release of "Rapture" mixed by Armin Van Buuren featuring Nadia Ali. Check out "Rapture" on Beatport and stay tuned for updates on the "The Vault" series.

Check it out for yourself on Beatport

Now Playing Band Needs Your Opinion on Their Album Cover

Our Band, NOW PLAYING Can’t Agree On Our CD Cover.
Enter the “DECIDE OUR FATE” Contest to Help Pick the Cover
and... You’ll get a free download and be entered to win album credits for your participation!

Contest Runs: May 16 through June 30, 2011

The Now Playing band just finished our debut album and we need your help deciding which cover art to use!

We like to think of our sound as being a mash-up of The Stones, Arctic Monkeys and Weezer with a retro groove ala The Beatles and we want to portray that in the cover art.

To vote for your favorite cover, go here and fill in your info. Once that’s done, we’ll immediately respond by emailing you your free download of our favorite track on the record “She Belongs To Me”. Those who choose the cover that wins, will be entered into a drawing and if your name is chosen, you’ll get credit on the CD as the “Album Cover Consultant”

Did you know the only way to become a member of the Grammy Organization and have the ability to vote for Grammy winners is by documenting six creative or technical album credits? And you can earn one right here!
Check out the whole album before it's released

GRAMMY NOMINATED NADIA ALI, FOLLOWS UP WITH OWN NEW iiO ALBUM “EXIT 110

Fast forward to 2011, “The brand new and highly anticipated studio album, aptly titled "Exit 110", was assembled by DJ/producer/songwriter Markus Moser, and features again, Nadia Ali on vocals. The success of iiO is undeniable. Their massive hits have inspired dozens of smash remix singles by DJ/producers such as Armin Van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk, Starkillers and many, many more. This together with an ongoing momentum of steady airplay and demand for an incredible 10 years, it was clear that comeback was in order; and finally that time has come: enter "Exit 110".

Seductive and smooth, Nadia Ali took the world by storm with her sexy voice on her last CD 'Rapture' as one half of the duo iiO (prounounced Exit 110). Ruling dance floors since 2001, with a string of dance hits to her credit, Nadia Ali while part of iiO has given us unforgettable songs with "Rapture" "At The End" and "Kiss You" and a #1 US Billboard Dance Chart hit with "Is It Love" in 2006.

As of a few minutes ago, I just read that the album has charted at iTunes in the top 200 and is in the top 10 beatport pop/dance charts...

Singles & Album are available at:

Amazon Link to CD

iTunes link to download

ii0 can also be found at:

twitter.com/iio

facebook.com/iio

youtube.com/iio

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FREE RADIO STATION APP FOR ANDROID, iPHONE & iPAD FROM WHOTUNE

FREE Whotune App for iPad brings you the best in Unsigned music from around the globe. Like the website, Whotune.com the app lets you discover new artists, listen to songs, watch videos, vote for your favourites and influence the Whotune Top 20 in realtime.

You can search for specific artist or by Genre. Want new Hip Hop artists, Rock, Pop, Latin? Find thousands of the best unsigned artists in the world at your fingertips. If you can’t decide what to search for, let Whotune’s unsigned artist radio station bring you the latest and greatest unsigned artists to your attention 24/7. Featuring a huge selection of different styles and artist interviews, you can also cast your vote for your favourite right there on the radio player. Who knows, you could be helping create tomorrow’s stars today! Discovering new unsigned talent has never been so easy or convenient.

Get the app by clicking these links for either your iPhone, iPad or Android

INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AND BANDS – GET WHOTUNE APP, MAY LEAD TO AIRPLAY!

Have you drempt about hearing your own tracks on the radio, or having your video voted one of the Top 20 on a global site? Well now its no longer a pipedream with the FREE Whotune App! Get the app by clicking these links for either your iPhone or iPad.

Then (and again its FREE) go to Whotune.com and build your band profile, upload your music and its possible you’ll get played on the Whotune online radio station, and if you have a video, you may find it reach Top 20 status; all while checking out some of the best music anywhere.

Best of all, you can sell your other tracks on Whotune.com, for no monthly fee, no set-up fee and you get to keep 85% of all your sales (beats the other sites’ costs by a landslide).

UNSIGNED ARTIST – Sell your music at WHOTUNE.COM!

Let’s face it, when you are an independent doing your own marketing and publicity, you can send your customers anywhere you please, so why just go along with the crowd and send them to iTunes when you can make MORE than double the royalties at Whotune.com?

Unlike the largest download site who takes 37% to 40% of our band’s royalites for the sale of each download, and unlike other sites that charge my band a monthly, up-front or bandwidth storage fee, Whotune.com, a leading Indie Artist store requires no up-front fees, no monthly fees, no storage fees and takes only 15% of royalties for download sales; leaving our Band 85%!

Plus, they have lots of other features. They have competitions where you play live on their JamCam to other members who vote on winners for various prizes like equipment, marketing campaigns for your band, appearances and other stuff.

The biggest thrill for me was to hear one of our songs on their Indie artist radio station. Once I started listening to Whotune Radio, I became an immediate fan. Man, there’s some great music on this site!

Register for Free at Whotune.com

Top 10 Grammy Nominated CD’s For 2011

What do Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto, Kirk Whalum & Danilo Perez have in common? They all have albums nominated for 2011 Grammies! Picking off my list of the Top 10 Grammy Nominated CD’s; these artists are my hands down winning picks.

Danilo Perez for Best Jazz Instrumental album “Providencia”, Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto for Best Pop Instrumental Album “Take Your Pick” and Kirk Whalum for the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance nomination for “Everything is Everything: The Music of Donny Hathaway” as well as his nomination for Best Gospel Performance (and Song) from his album “Gospel According to Jazz-Chapter 3”.

The other nominees on the list hold their own in their categories as well, such as: John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension “To The One”, Herbie Hancock “The Imagine Project”, The Black Keys “Brothers”, Buddy Guy “Living Proof”, Fred Hammond “Love Unstoppable” and last but not least Robert Plant “Band of Joy”.

Get more details on each of these these Top 10 Grammy Nominated releases on my list on ThisNext.com

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