90 Second Music Show Episode 2

The :90 Music Show with Scott Austin, Episode 2 (SXSW edition) features Music Connection Magazine’s “News You Can Use”, an exclusive interview with Producer / Writer and former Nixons frontman Zac Maloy (Chris Daughtry, Bowling For Soup) and emerging artist The Basiqs. Read more

Interview with Zac Maloy - Producer and Writer

Don’t miss Episode 2 of the 90 Second Music Show, where Scott Austin does an exclusive interview with Producer and Writer, Zac Maloy (Bowling for Soup as well as Chris Daughtry.) Zac talks about transitioning from lead singer of The Nixons to an in-demand record producer.

For more information about Zac Maloy, visit his Website at www.zacmaloy.com.

Watch Scott’s extended interview with Zac Maloy in the video below.

Who Are The BASIQS?

Since Forming in 2005 The BASIQS have carved a unique niche’ by artfully blending Rap, Rock, and Soul with skillful lyrical delivery and meaningful content.

In 2007 they received International recognition as Lennon Award winners for the song Destiny off of their debut LP  “Your Life Is Calling“. From there they penned a licensing deal with ADIDAS and their music is currently played in every ADIDAS store worldwide. In a genre of music that as of late has become a bit cookie cutter, The BASIQS are true pioneers. Combining the live show style of The Roots, with their own rock edge, this dynamic duo blazed the way to become the first rap group to play at the Hard Rock hotel Casino, Tampa FL. and has since returned on several occasions to raise money and awareness for children’s cancer.Constantly striving to push the envelope of what is “expected” from Rap music, The BASIQS first video “She won’t” took fatal attractions to the next level! Teaming up with professional Freerunners “Team Tempest”, The BASIQS created the first ever Freerunning / Parkour rap video! From jumping over rooftops to 12 foot drops onto hard concrete, this video truly redefines the visual idea of rappers.

In 2008 The BASIQS are working on their highly anticipated 2nd LP. With American, European, and Asian tour dates to be announced early this summer.

Are you ready for the revolution?

Visit The BASIQS at http://www.myspace.com/thebasiqs or http://basiqs.com
The BASIQS music is also available on iTunes

Nine Inch Nails is Looking for Cool Videos

Nine Inch Nails announced the first-ever online festival showcasing fan-made short films created to accompany the music of a major musical artist on YouTube. The NIN YouTube channel (youtube.com/user/ninofficial) is now accepting submissions through May 1 from fans creating visual accompaniments to selections from NIN’s recently released Ghosts I - IV.  The music of Ghosts I-IV, which was released under the Creative Commons license(creativecommons.org), will be readily available via YouTube’s AudioSwap April 1 (youtube.com/audioswap_about).

Submissions will be reviewed by Trent Reznor, who will ultimately host a festival at a later date TBA featuring an assortment of outstanding contributions, among other surprises.

NYC Radio Station Launches Channel to Aid Emerging Artists

Influential New York City radio station WFUV (90.7 FM and wfuv.org) will test-drive its forthcoming new music radio channel with a special program, which debuted on March 17th and will be heard again on Monday March 24th from 10:00 PM to midnight. The program, called This Is Only A Test, will preview the new channel, which debuts later this year on a full-time basis and will feature established and emerging New York City-based indie rock and other styles. This Is Only A Test will air on 90.7 FM and wfuv.org as a kind of open-source experiment to engage listeners in shaping the future service.   Following its debut on March 17th and 24th, the show moves to Friday nights at 10 PM beginning March 28, following The Whole Wide World with Rita Houston.  It will be available on demand at wfuv.org, as well as overnights on 90.7 FM. For more information, e-mail eva@buzzwordpr.com.

Deadline Extended for Music Connection’s 23rd Annual Artists and Band Issue

Hundreds of bands across the country have submitted their FREE listing in Music Connection’s 23rd Annual Directory of Artists and Bands, which will be on newsstands March 31st. This directory goes out to hundreds of managers, agents, venue bookers, festival organizers, major and indie label A&R, music supervisors for film and TV, radio promoters, etc. While submissions for the directory are now closed, bands and artists can still take advantage of this opportunity to let the industry know who you are, what you’ve done, and what you need, by placing a discounted display ad in this issue. Deadline for ads has been extended to this FRIDAY, MARCH 21st. Call or Email us NOW to reserve your space in this once-a-year showcase of unsigned talent. Remember, once the Friday deadline passes it’s over for another year. Call NOW: 818-995-0101. Or Email: displayads@musicconnection.com.

Radiohead Animated Video Content

TBD Records, Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim and animation Web portal Aniboom.com are sponsoring an online contest inviting Radiohead fans to produce an animated music video for any song from In Rainbows. Information can be found at http://www.aniboom.com/radiohead . (Cartoon Network is a unit of Time Warner, as is CNN.) Online voters and a panel of judges will select finalists with Radiohead choosing a winner who will receive a $10,000 prize to produce a full-length animated music video. The competition continues through April 27th.

“We Are Listening” World Music Contest

We Are Listening has formed an expert panel of judges specializing in World music for the one and only music contest dedicated to this genre. The World of Music Awards is your exclusive opportunity to get your music in front of music industry professionals for a chance to win an all-inclusive trip to WOMEX, the largest and most important World music fair of its kind. The contest winner will join World music expert, Dubi Lenz, and a host of other WOMEX delegates in Sevilla, Spain, for a weekend of networking, music promotion and career development. For more information, visit www.wearelistening.org/contests.php.

Rap Talent Sought for Mix Tape

Are you an aspiring rapper looking for more exposure? Do you have talent, but don’t know how to get your name out there beyond your current means?. BallerStatus.com, Mic Check Mixtapes and Killah Priest are teaming up for the Mic Check 9.5 mixtape, hosted by Wu affiliate, Killah Priest. The exclusive tape will feature all exclusive music submitted and will be available for free download at BallerStatus.com. If you are interested in a slot, email Tha Advocate at shadowfalinx@hotmail.com for further details.

Teens Invited to Detroit Hip-Hop Workshop

Project: A.R.T. (awareness.respect.truth), in conjunction with Heilmann Community Center is presenting Hip Hop 101: Rhyme & Reason, an after- school writing and performance workshop for up & coming pre-teen to young adult poets, rappers, and songwriters. The workshops will focus on developing and mastering the art forms of emceeing, spoken and written word and stage performance. The program will be 12 weeks. It is open to youth (10 - 18) with a commitment to enhance their artistry or those who want an outlet to express themselves. There are beginner, intermediate, and advanced sessions available. Auditions will be held @ Heilmann Community Center 19601 Crusade (near State Fair), Detroit, MI 48205 on Detroit’s upper eastside, 313-224-9334 on April 2nd & 9th starting at 5pm. Talent interested in participating in the program must fill out an application and parents must give permission. 

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