Top Selling Rock Music Band From Japan, B'z Tours US And Canada With Tak Performing Smooth Jazz As Opening Act

"Strings of My Soul" is latest release by Japanese smooth-jazz guitar player Tak Matsumoto, of B’z fame. Tagged as the most notorious guitarist in his homeland, Tak is best known for his tenure as half of the duo known as B’z, the most successful Japanese hard/blues rock act to date, with more than 80 million albums sold in the last 20 years. In Japan, they play venues like the Yokohama International Stadium to 140,000 people. Outside of the successful duo, Tak is also an incredible solo artist who is often revered by the likes of Larry Carlton, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Keb Mo, Pat Metheny and even Eric Clapton. Matsumoto’s guitar experimentation led him from jazz and blues to hard rock and pop; a journey evident on the new album "Strings of My Soul," out since August 7. He considers this album "a new album of myself," while revisiting all of his past favorites songs. An eclectic mix of jazz, blues and rock, "Strings of My Soul" demonstrates Tak’s incredible guitar ability and technique, as well as his constant instrumental exploration. To get a taste of the Japanese six-string virtuoso’s work, take a listen and/or get the album here.

Songs To Work Out To

I found this really unique album of songs to work out to that really gets me motivated.  It’s known as “Peak Performance Music”; a mix of high energy music, motivational messages and (something called) binaural beat technology – not sure what that is, but whatever it is, it works!  It’s great to start your day with, for working out, sports training, clearing your head or just a mood adjustment!

Each of the tracks deals with different life challenges – “Moving On” is about letting go of things or people that don’t serve you well anymore and “Ready for Takeoff” is about taking your life to the next level.  It’s really inspiring and for me, I want to keep listening so my workouts have gotten much longer!


I got hooked on these songs to work out to after getting the free download at http://www.SongsToWorkOutTo.com 


I got the full album after buying a couple of the singles on iTunes at: songs to work out to 

IS IT WORTH IT, Asks Hip Hop Headliner Frank Mizzy

Balancing work as the President of Capital Grind Entertainment, being an artist/songwriter, and obtaining his Master’s Degree, Frank maintains a positive influence on those around him and hopes his music will do the same.  Frank Mizzy is definitely an artist to watch, look for his solo EP this summer as well as the launch of Capital Grind Entertainment’s Dream Made brand. It’s a vision, a voice, a lifestyle…Dream Made.

New Jersey native and emerging hip hop star Frank Mizzy is promoting leadership and perseverance through his music. After experiencing major breakthroughs with his group Diverse Elegance, Frank is stepping out on his own to make an even bigger name for himself! Diverse Elegance was nominated as Group of The Year at both the Underground Music Awards and Indie Elite Music Awards and they did several College Radio tours on the East Coast.

Visit FrankMizzy.com  for more information and to hear some of Frank Mizzy’s new songs!

WannaBeatles Would Give Up Their Grammy Win for a Chance to Meet Paul McCartney

The WannaBeatles received their first Grammy nomination in December as the producers of "Fab Fan Memories - The Beatles Bond", a CD featuring songs, stories, recollections and fond thoughts about The Beatles from celebrities and everyday fans. The project is nominated in the "Best Spoken Word Album" category. The audio book also features narration by George Harrison's older sister, Louise Harrison, performances by The Liverpool Legends of Branson, Mo., and of course performances by The WannaBeatles themselves.

Fresh on the heels of their first Grammy nomination for "Fab Fan Memories - The Beatles Bond", the Nashville-based Beatles tribute band The WannaBeatles has launched a spirited campaign to meet Sir Paul at the Grammys in Hollywood on Feb. 12. The campaign includes the release of their new song and video, "We Wanna Meet Paul".

"We are so excited to be at the same show as Paul," said bandleader and two-time Grammy winner Dennis Scott. "Our little album has made it to the Grammys against all odds," Scott added. "This may be our one and only chance to meet Paul McCartney and, on behalf of the fans, thank him for the music that changed our lives."

"Our album is all about the fans," said Scott. The CD is available at iTunes

"If we meet Paul, it will be a victory for 'Fab Fans' everywhere."

Promote Your Music And Have Fans Fund Your Project On Whotune.com

Whotune.com, the one stop for the new music industry is pleased to announce a new ‘Fan Funding’ platform to its already impressive suite of tools for Unsigned & Independent artists music promotion. Now artists can create music projects for funding on a platform 100% dedicated to new music.

Funding on Whotune is unique in that it is the only funding platform that includes Unsigned artist radio stations, live webcam performances, music sales, extensive user profiles, global gig guide, contests, free app’s & much more! The benefits of this integration are obvious, artists can promote their music sales, gigs, perform live webcam shows & direct fans to help support their funding project while they are there on the site.

Whotune Founder & Managing Director Karl George commented, “Traditionally artists have had to create funding projects on sites that have a focus on the broader community not the music community so the music projects tend to get somewhat lost. On Whotune the funding platform is integral to all of the other tools & features we offer & music is the ONLY thing we do”.

Whotune is fast becoming the number 1 destination for Unsigned artists, fans of new music & music businesses, it’s suite of free tools for music promotion is unmatched & is growing rapidly, check it out on whotune.com .

Hip Hop Artist STeaDY Is Burning Up The Urban Scene With New Single “Usual”

You have to listen to hot new hip hop artist STeaDY!

STeaDY (aka Zach Wada) who created an initial following in the Midwest but is also burning up the Urban scene in the Bay Area. His first single's Music Video "Usual" which was produced by up and coming producer, Kyle Cecil for Hella Melody Productions.

With a raspy tone and original lyrics STeaDY’s sound is unique and unforgettable. STeaDY’s music is ready for the streets,and he lives by the motto…"I make feel good music, let everyone else follow trends."
Check out his single on iTunes and hit him up Facebook and Twitter@steady314

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