NASHVILLE |MSO in AUSTIN This Week
AZARI & III // BEATPORT
CENTERSTAGE POWERED BY GRAMMY AMPLIFIER® //
THE CRYSTAL METHOD // DATSIK // DAVE STEWART // deadmau5 & RICHIE HAWTIN // JOHN FOGERTY
KANROCKSAS FESTIVAL // KERLI // OUTASIGHT // ROBERT DELONG //
THE SECRET STATE // TOKiMONSTA
Hi Media friends:
Here’s a rundown of MSO client happenings in Austin This Week.
Let us know if you’re interested in any interviews or would like to attend any of the showcases. ***Please note that some guest lists may be closed or badge only.***
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Team MSO
Monday, March 11
ROBERT DELONG
3:00 pm @ Marquee Session at Spotify House
11:00 pm @ Daily Motion at Republic Live
Tuesday, March 12
‘CENTERSTAGE POWERED BY GRAMMY AMPLIFIER®’ @ Waller Boat House (7pm)
- 7:00 PM CENTERSTAGE Press Conference/Winners Announcement + GRAMMY’s® + Hyundai Photo Opps + In-person Interviews
- 7:20 PM CENTERSTAGE Winner Live Performance
AZARI & III @ Pitchfork Event at Mohawk
deadmau5 & RICHIE HAWTIN @ In Conversation – Talk. Techno. Technology. at Austin Convention Center; @ Stubb’s – Media Temple Official SXSWi Closing Party
ROBERT DELONG 2:00 pm @ Pandora Radio Discovery Den
TOKiMONSTA
@ Pandora Radio Discovery Den
@ Twitter #FEED Showcase with Flying Lotus
Wednesday, March 13
AZARI & III
@ CNTRL: Beyond EDM at Bungalow with Richie Hawtin (DJ Set)
@ KCRW School Night Event at Tap Room
@ Scion Presents Dim Mak Records SXSW 2013 Showcase at My Bar
ROBERT DELONG
1:30 pm @ Stub Hub Party at Old School
4:20 pm @ C3 Presents at Lambert’s
6:00 pm @ Waterloo Records Showcase
TOKiMONSTA @ La Zona Rosa
Thursday, March 14
‘CENTERSTAGE POWERED BY GRAMMY AMPLIFIER®’ @ GRAMMY® Austin Chapter Block Party at Four Seasons Lawn (6:45pm)
- 6:45 PM CENTERSTAGE Winner + GRAMMY’s + Hyundai Photo Opps + Conduct in-person Interviews
AZARI & III @ Hype Machine Party at Hype Hotel (DJ Set)
THE CRYSTAL METHOD
@ Haven Lounge
@ The Explosion of EDM in America Panel at Austin Convention Center
DATSIK @ Firepower Records Showcase at Electric Lounge
DAVE STEWART@ Paramount Theatre (Film Screening)
JOHN FOGERTY @ Stubb’s (Sound City Players with Dave Grohl)
ROBERT DELONG
4:00 pm @ Sonos House
10:15 pm @ The Roxy Showcase at Empire Auto
TOKiMONSTA
@ Ultra Records Showcase at Republic Live
@ IHC X MAD DECENT X FOOL’S GOLD: SUPER PARTY at Emo’s East & Annex (formerly Beauty Ballroom)
Friday, March 15
AZARI & III @ AM Only Showcase at La Zona Rosa
OUTASIGHT 7:00PM @ Moodswing Party at Haven Lounge
ROBERT DELONG 3:00 pm @ C3 Presents at 508 House
THE SECRET STATE @ Music Gorilla Showcase at Burnside’s Tavern
TOKiMONSTA @ AM Only Showcase at La Zona Rosa
Saturday, March 16
JOHN FOGERTY @ ACL Moody Theatre
KANROCKSAS FESTIVAL SATURDAY DAY PARTY (during Midcoast Takeover 2013) @ Shangri-La
KERLI @ Perez Hilton’s One Night in Austin
BEATPORT presents an evening with DERRICK CARTER ‘Chicago Embassador’ [Classic / MWE / Wild Seeds / Blucu] 9:00pm @ Kingdom
AZARI & III
Tuesday, March 12 @ Pitchfork Event at Mohawk
*Wednesday, March 13 @ CNTRL: Beyond EDM at Bungalow with Richie Hawtin
Wednesday, March 13 @ KCRW School Night Event at Tap Room
Wednesday, March 13 @ Scion Presents Dim Mak Records SXSW 2013 Showcase at My Bar
*Thursday, March 14 @ Hype Machine Party at Hype Hotel
Friday, March 15 @ AM Only Showcase at La Zona Rosa
*indicates DJ set
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www.twitter.com/azariandiii
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www.dimmak.com
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Toronto electronic group AZARI & III returns with the release of their REMIX ALBUM out now and the LOST IN TIME EP out this spring, both on Dim Mak Records. The REMIX ALBUM consists of some of the best AZARI & III remixes by today’s leading producers in the underground electronic movement. The compilation features classic AZARI & III remixes—including “Reckless (With Your Love)” (Tiga’s What Iz House Muzik? Remix), “Hungry for the Power” (Jamie Jones Ridge Street Remix) and “Into the Night” (Nicolas Jaar Remix)—as well as several rarities like “Manhooker” (Locked Groove’s Escape To NYC Remix) and “Indigo” (Voyeur Remix) and many other gems. The REMIX ALBUM runs the gamut of electronic subgenres and sonic moods from the polished disco of “Into The Night” (Prince Language Remix), the tortured “Hungry For The Power” (Sei A Remix), the future synth assault of “Manic” (Disclosure Remix), the funk-fueled bass of “Hungry For The Power” (Art Department Remix) and many more. Available for the first time in a single collection, the REMIX ALBUM gathers the premier AZARI & III remixes around for an elite anthology of electronic music production. Following the release of the REMIX ALBUM, AZARI & III will unleash the LOST IN TIME EP this spring featuring the original version of “Lost In Time” from their celebrated self-titled debut album and remixes from Finnish house producer/DJ Jori Hulkkonen and Los Angeles techno/house duo VCO. Additionally, AZARI & III are confirmed to perform at some of the most celebrated music festivals this year, including SXSW, Ultra Music Festival, Sasquatch! Music Festival and Movement Electronic Music Festival (Detroit). Listen to the REMIX ALBUM here: http://bit.ly/16f2VYP.
For AZARI & III interviews/press lists, contact
John Ochoa, 818-380-0400 x231, jochoa@msopr.com
BEATPORT
Saturday, March 16 @ Kingdom – BEATPORT presents an evening with
DERRICK CARTER ‘Chicago Embassador’
[Classic / MWE / Wild Seeds / Blucu] (9 PM)
RSVP: http://beatport-austin2013.eventbrite.com
BEATPORT descends upon Austin this month to host a special evening with legendary DJ and Chicago embassador Derrick Carter. BEATPORT is the world’s leading online provider of music, tools and resources customized for the unique needs and demands of DJs. Available in more than 230 countries, their flagship digital music service features high-definition dance tracks—from the latest exclusives to deep catalogue cuts—by the world’s top and emerging artists. As a result, their sales charts serve as the industry barometer for what tracks are currently jumping in the clubs before crossing over into the mainstream.
The BEATPORT platform also offers tools to help DJs manage their careers, promote their productions and performances and connect with the largest community of qualified fans on the planet. Founded in 2004, BEATPORT is based in Denver, CO, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and Tokyo.
‘CENTERSTAGE POWERED BY GRAMMY AMPLIFIER®’
Tuesday, March 12 @ SoundCloud Event (7 PM)
7:00 PM CENTERSTAGE Press Conference/Winners Announcement
+ In-person Interviews
7:20 PM CENTERSTAGE Winner Live Performance
Waller Boat House
Thursday, March 14 @ GRAMMY® Austin Chapter Event (6 – 9 PM)
6:45 PM CENTERSTAGE Winner + GRAMMY’s® + Hyundai Photo Opps
+ Conduct in-person Interviews
Four Seasons Lawn
www.grammyamplifier.com
www.hyundaicenterstage.com
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A catalyst for music innovation and artist development in the digital era, CENTERSTAGE Powered By Grammy Amplifier®is the first-ever program uniting emerging artists with GRAMMY-Award®-winners to mentor their career. Curated by Mike Shinoda, member of two-time GRAMMY®-winning band Linkin Park and GRAMMY® ambassador, the CENTERSTAGE platform provides professional mentoring and exposure for undiscovered musicians discovered through The GRAMMYS’® visionary GRAMMY® Amplifier program which was launched by The Recording Academy in January and allows musicians to share their tracks via SoundCloud for a chance to have their music shared online by a panel of musical icons. CENTERSTAGE mentors will select three artists based on criteria including “amplification” (shares/likes) and individually award them with:
- A recording session with a leading GRAMMY® producer.
- Production of a music video with a noted producer and/or director.
- An opening act performance slot on a major tour or music festival.
The winners for the first round of CENTERSTAGE will be announced and perform live during Music week in Austin on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 PM at Waller Boat House. In addition, the winners, GRAMMY and Hyundai reps will be available for interviews and photo opps on Thursday, March 14 at the GRAMMYs® annual SXSW Austin Chapter Block Party during Music Week in Austin, TX.
As part of a three-year partnership as the “Official Vehicle Partner” of the GRAMMY Awards® Hyundai teamed with The Recording Academy® to create CENTERSTAGE. Hyundai’s partnership with The Recording Academy ties together music’s biggest brand with Hyundai’s passion for creativity and innovation. CENTERSTAGE and GRAMMY Amplifier® allow Hyundai to connect with an audience that loves music and to share great music with fans everywhere.
For more information/press lists for ‘CENTERSTAGE POWERED BY GRAMMY AMPLIFIER®,’ contact
Libby Coffey, 818-380-0400 x224, LCoffey@msopr.com
THE CRYSTAL METHOD
Thursday, March 14 @ Haven Lounge
Thursday, March 14 @ The Explosion of EDM in America Panel
Austin Convention Center, Room 12AB, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
www.thecrystalmethod.com
www.facebook.com/thecrystalmethod
www.twitter.com/crystalmethod
www.soundcloud.com/the-crystal-method
www.youtube.com/thecrystalmethod
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Heralded by the Village Voice as “one of the best live dance acts on Earth,” THE CRYSTAL METHOD are gearing up to release a new full-length album later this spring. Together, Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland as THE CRYSTAL METHOD have been known for over a decade for their enduring dance floor anthems (“Now Is The Time,” “Keep Hope Alive”), airwave smashes (“Trip Like I Do”) and a willingness to collaborate with an array of talent–-including rock’s elite like Scott Weiland, Matisyahu, New Order’s Peter Hook, Emily Haines of Metric and Filter’s Richard Patrick. The duo has dominated the remix, film soundtrack, television, gaming and advertising worlds, most recently helping Victoria’s Secret drop jaws with music for a TV commercial campaign and collaborating with soundtrack heavyweight Danny Elfman for several contributions to Hollywood blockbuster Real Steel. Their platinum-status debut album Vegas (released in 1997) is one of the biggest-selling electronic albums of all time, landing them in the top five of best-selling electronic acts in America. They scored the film London, as well as the themes for TV shows “Bones” and “Third Watch,” and were the first act to work with Nike for their running soundtrack series. THE CRYSTAL METHOD were recently featured in RE:GENERATION, a documentary film directed by Amir Bar Lev (“My Kid Could Paint That,” “The Tillman Story”) and produced in association with The Grammys that looks at the history, songwriting and studio process of different musical genres through the eyes of five of the most influential electronic producers/DJs in music today including Mark Ronson, DJ Premier, THE CRYSTAL METHOD, Pretty Lights and Skrillex. In the film, THE CRYSTAL METHOD team with Detroit Motown legends Martha Reeves of the Vandellas and The Funk Brothers to create the R&B horn sassy and down-bass “I’m Not Leaving.” Their most recent album, the Grammy-nominated Divided By Night, was released in 2009.
For THE CRYSTAL METHOD interviews/press lists, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
John Ochoa, 818-380-0400 x231, jochoa@msopr.com
DATSIK
Thursday, March 14 @ Firepower Records Showcase at
Electric Lounge presented by blu eCigarettes
8:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Ages 21+
www.datsik.ca
www.facebook.com/djdatsik
www.twitter.com/datsik
www.youtube.com/officialdatsik
www.soundcloud.com/datsik
www.myspace.com/djdatsik
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FIREPOWER
www.firepowerrecords.com
www.reloadedtour.com
www.facebook.com/firepowerrecords
www.twitter.com/firepowerrecs
www.soundcloud.com/firepowerrecs
www.beatport.com/label/firepower/24439
Press Releases and Assets:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/firepower/
North American dubstep pioneer DATSIK and his FIREPOWER friends and label mates Delta Heavy, Bare Noize, Mayhem, Getter and Sub Antix are storming into SXSW for the FIREPOWER Records Showcase Thursday, March 14 at Austin’s Electric Lounge. The night will feature a continuous round of blazing bass from the FIREPOWER arsenal. Leading the charge is DATSIK who will showcase material from the first edition of the two-part COLD BLOODED EP, his most recent release, which features collaborations with Excision, Snak The Ripper and Messenian, out now on his own independent label Firepower Records. With a string of Beatport #1’s, sell-out tours, and a rapidly growing fan base, the Canadian producer/DJ and label boss has entered the New Year on an exceptionally high note, and with the release of COLD BLOODED he’s already making his claim to an even bigger 2013. For DATSIK, his Firepower imprint stands out as an extension of his revered and applauded musical persona. DATSIK‘s specialty is wrecking the dance floor. Barely out of high school, the Canadian artist and producer inked a deal with Excision’s Rottun Recordings. He released a series of successful singles and EPs and rose to prominence as a leader of the underground dubstep scene in North America. After collaborating with the legendary Korn on The Path of Totality, he toured the U.S. with the group. Then, 2012 saw him release his proper full-length debut, Vitamin D, via Dim Mak Records and featuring the epic single “Evilution” [Featuring Jonathan Davis of Korn & Infected Mushroom]. However, founding a label has always been part of his plan. FIREPOWER began formally contributing to that landscape with the release of AFK & Hizzleguy‘s 10-song EP, Full Clip. Shortly after, the second signing Getter dropped the razor sharp Psycho EP. Other acts that make up the roster include Barron, Rekoil, Terravita, The Frim, DKS, Sub Antix and DATSIK himself. With tours planned under the label banner and more music on the horizon, they’re well on their way to domination. Either duck and cover or storm the gates with them. DATSIK’s COLD BLOODED EP is available now on iTunes (http://goo.gl/47cO3) and Beatport (http://goo.gl/rElSR). Listen to the COLD BLOODED EP here: http://goo.gl/BQ98C.
For DATSIK interviews/press lists, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
John Ochoa, 818-380-0400 x231, jochoa@msopr.com
DAVE STEWART
Thursday, March 14 @ Paramount Theatre
2:00 – 3:40 PM
www.davestewart.com
www.facebook.com/davestewart
www.twitter.com/davestewart
www.youtube.com/user/DaveStewartOfficial
http://www.weaponsofme.com/
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Film screening of In Your Dreams: STEWART’s WEAPONS OF MASS ENTERTAINMENT and Stevie Nicks teamed up to co-direct the WEAPONS OF MASS ENTERTAINMENT-produced film In Your Dreams which will be screened during SXSW on Thursday, March 14 at Paramount Theatre from 2:00 – 3:40 PM, after which Nicks and STEWART will do a Q&A. In Your Dreams stands out as an engaging and enthralling documentary portrait of the singer as Nicks and STEWART embark on a musical journey to write and record the critically acclaimed album In Your Dreams which STEWART co-produced.
For DAVE STEWART info, contact
Marcee Rondan, 818-380-0400 x248, marcee@msopr.com
deadmau5 & RICHIE HAWTIN
Tuesday, March 12 @ In Conversation – Talk. Techno. Technology.
at Austin Convention Center
5:00 PM
@ Stubb’s – Media Temple SXSi Closing Party
Doors 9:00 PM
deadmau5
www.deadmau5.com
www.facebook.com/deadmau5
www.twitter.com/deadmau5
www.deadmau5.tumblr.com
www.youtube.com/deadmau5
www.myspace.com/deadmau5
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RICHIE HAWTIN
www.richiehawtin.com
www.facebook.com/RichieHawtinOfficial
www.twitter.com/richiehawtin
www.m-nus.com
Press Releases and Assets:
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SXSW will see two of Canada and electronic music’s most visionary and influential artists “in conversation,” capping off their convergence-focused music programming on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:00 PM at the Austin Convention Center. RICHIE HAWTIN will engage on-stage with deadmau5, one of the most globally-renowned electronic artists. Together, they are considered the most innovative in terms of music’s interaction with technology. deadmau5 & Richie Hawtin: Talk. Techno. Technology. will see both artists discuss their careers with a huge focus on innovations in technology and the power of social media. Later that night the two will come together for a one-time only performance for Media Temple’s official SXSi closing party at Stubbs. More info is available at: http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_OE0197
About deadmau5:
Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced ‘dead mouse’), is one of the world’s most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his singles “Professional Griefers,” “Sofi Needs A Ladder,” “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” and “I Remember,” he has also released four critically acclaimed albums for Ultra Music: >album title goes here<, 4×4=12, For Lack Of A Better Name and Random Album Title. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and Grammy®-nominated artist performed at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards as part of its first ever telecast performance highlighting electronic music. His ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts over 7 million on his Facebook page. A major touring act, he has headlined Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Sonar and Virgin Mobile FreeFest, and sold out Rogers Centre in Toronto and PETCO Park in San Diego, as well as multiple consecutive nights at legendary venues like the Roseland Ballroom in NYC and the Palladium in Los Angeles. He appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone (summer double issue, 2012), marking him as the first electronic artist to do so and is currently featured on the cover of VIBE. His newest single, “Channel 42,” is out now featuring partner-in-crime Wolfgang Gartner and is accompanied by big dance floor remixes from Miami’s GTA, Scotland’s Nom De Strip and deadmau5’s fellow Canadian Eekkoo.
About RICHIE HAWTIN:
RICHIE HAWTIN is a sound and technology adventurer who has been named the “World’s Best DJ” in the most credible electronic music polls, and is widely acknowledged as being the most technologically-advanced artist in electronic music. He has invested in, endorsed and helped develop some of the most forward-thinking products in the electronic music space including Native Instrument’s pioneering Traktor software, number one dance music digital retailer Beatport, his Liine APP development company and Allen & Heath’s limited edition custom CTRL:92 DJ mixers—the first ever to be fully Midi-enabled, which both he and his father helped to conceptualize and design. In 2010, RICHIE HAWTIN relaunched his alter-ego Plastikman and kicked off the PLASTIKMAN LIVE world tour. The show was voted the best live act of 2010 by Resident Advisor readers and also was included in U.K. tastemaker magazine MixMag’s best live dance act shortlist. In conjunction, he released Arkives, a major Plastikman retrospective in multiple formats. Last year, he launched RICHIE HAWTIN Presents ENTER., his curated musical platform featuring some of the leading names in minimal/techno/house today for his residency in Ibiza, as well as CNTRL: BEYOND EDM – ELECTRONIC & TECHNO(LOGY) BASED MUSIC, a North American college lecture and club tour. As VIBE recently put it: “EDM man of mystery – Richie Hawtin is arguably one of the biggest risk takers and boundary breakers in EDM history.”
For deadmau5 interviews/press lists, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
For RICHIE HAWTIN interviews/press lists, contact
Ben Turner, ben@graphitemedia.net
JOHN FOGERTY
Thursday, March 14 @ Stubb’s (Sound City Players with Dave Grohl)
Saturday, March 16 @ ACL Moody Theatre
10:00 PM
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www.facebook.com/johnfogerty
www.twitter.com/John_Fogerty
www.vanguardrecords.com
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JOHN FOGERTY will close out SXSW this year on a high note with a special performance Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 PM at the ACL Moody Theatre in Austin, TX. This show with the legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist’s band comes as the excitement is building for the May 28 release of his new self-produced album for Vanguard Records, WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE. A celebration of his iconic songbook, it is a collection of 12 classics and deep tracks from his remarkable canon of hits recorded in collaboration with other artists, plus two brand new solo songs. FOGERTY will also perform Thursday, March 14 at SXSW at Stubb’s as part of the Sound City Players, the all-star band assembled by Dave Grohl. JOHN FOGERTY has sold over 100 million records, earning 18 Gold Albums and 10 Platinum Albums. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, won the Grammy Award for his album Blue Moon Swamp in 1997 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. He is also a BMI Icon Award Winner. In addition, FOGERTY and his #1 phenomenal recording “Centerfield” were honored during the 2010 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies–the first time the National Baseball Hall of Fame has immortalized a musician or song as part of the annual ceremonies. He’s also called the “Father of the Flannel Shirt. JOHN FOGERTY will close out SXSW this year on a high note with a special performance Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 PM at the ACL Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas. This show with the legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist’s band comes as the excitement is building for the May 28 release of his new self-produced album for Vanguard Records, WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE. WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE–performed alongside an array of today’s biggest superstars from the country, pop and rock worlds–marks FOGERTY‘s ninth studio solo album since disbanding Creedence Clearwater Revival.
For JOHN FOGERTY info, contact
Marcee Rondan, 818-380-0400 x248, marcee@msopr.com
Todd Brodginski, 818-380-0400 x239, toddb@msopr.com
KANROCKSAS FESTIVAL
SATURDAY DAY PARTY (@ Midcoast Takeover 2013)
Saturday, March 16 @ Shangri-La
12 PM – 3:45 PM
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www.twitter.com/kanrocksas
www.youtube.com/kanrocksas
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The heartland’s newest major music festival—KANROCKSAS—is set for Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, KS. The two-day festival will be represented by a diverse gamut of 30+ artists from rock, electronic and hip-hop genres. KANROCKSAS first took place in the summer of 2011 and took a hiatus in 2012 to allow the festival’s home, the Kansas Speedway®, undergo a significant facelift including major infield renovations and the opening of Hollywood Casino. As the first major music event to take place at Kansas Speedway®, festival organizers succeeded in creating a one-of-a-kind experience and fans can expect nothing less in 2013. The festival will feature performances by Tiësto, Fun., Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Passion Pit, MGMT, Kendrick Lamar, The Avett Brothers, Pretty Lights, Imagine Dragons, Miguel and more. To see the entire line-up visit: www.kanrocksas.com.
For more information/press lists for KANROCKSAS FESTIVAL, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
Libby Coffey, 818-380-0400 x224, LCoffey@msopr.com
KERLI
Saturday, March 16 @ Perez Hilton’s One Night in Austin
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www.twitter.com/kerlimusic
www.facebook.com/kerli
www.youtube.com/artist/kerli
http://kerli.buzznet.com
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Los Angeles based-singer, songwriter and producer KERLI is breaking out with her latest track “The Lucky Ones,” the first single off her upcoming EP for Island Records, UTOPIA, set for release March 19. The song has charted at #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart (marking her second #1 dance hit) and its accompanying video has already racked up over 1 million views on YouTube. Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV2Dqz7h4PE. “The Lucky Ones” is one of seven songs included on UTOPIA written and performed by KERLI. Much of it draws on inspiration from both pop and dance genres and was recorded with emerging Swedish producer duo SeventyEight, U.K. producer Switch (M.I.A., Diplo) and Australian DJ/producer tyDI, while overseen by former Katy Perry A&R man Chris Anokute at Island Def Jam. Leading the charge is the anthemic, hook-laden “Can’t Control the Kids,” in which KERLI takes listeners on a powerful, rolling, percussive journey to the nexus of where dance and pop intersect throughout, followed by “The Lucky Ones,” an up-tempo and heartfelt number. Other highlights include the chill-inducing, piano-driven offerings “Love Me or Leave Me” and “Chemical;” the Switch-produced break-beat track “Sugar” and “Glow In the Dark” which KERLI collaborated with tyDI. The track’s socially conscious MTV Buzzworthy video has gained attention for speaking out against bullying and issues faced by teens all around the week. Here’s the link: http://www.mtvu.com/video/?vid=860882. In addition to her performance at SXSW, KERLI is also set to perform at this year’s Ultra Music Festival.
For KERLI interviews/press lists, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
Bari Lieberman, 818-380-0400 x222, blieberman@msopr.com
OUTASIGHT
Friday, March 15 @ Moodswing Party at Haven Lounge (7pm)
http://iamoutasight.com
http://www.facebook.com/IamOutasight
https://twitter.com/Outasight/
http://www.youtube.com/iamOutasight/
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http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/outasight/
Hip-hop, pop, soul artist OUTASIGHT is currently touring in support of his debut album Nights Like These. Released this past November via Warner Bros. Records, the album features his platinum hit single “Tonight Is The Night,” which OUTASIGHT has performed on “The X Factor,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “90210” and during half-time of the NHL All-Star Game alongside Drake. The don’t-worry-let’s-party anthem became the #1 most-added song on Top 40 radio in its first week and has been featured in national ad campaigns for Pepsi, Honda and Pizza Hut. Nights Like These also includes the single “Now or Never” and his latest single, “I’ll Drink To That.” The New York-bred artist just released a new music video for “I’ll Drink To That”–an ode to his beloved New York City–which poignantly shines a light on the hardworking men and women of NYC, the people who strive each day to make ends meet and thrive despite difficult times. It’s a song of perseverance and faith and resonates with everyone on some level. Watch the video now here: http://youtu.be/148ydC1bv4o.
For OUTASIGHT interviews/press lists, contact
Angela Villanueva, 818-380-0400 x232, avillanueva@msopr.com
Bari Lieberman, 818-380-0400 x222, blieberman@msopr.com
ROBERT DELONG
Monday, March 11 @ Marquee Session at Spotify House
Monday, March 11 @ Daily Motion at Republic Live
Tuesday, March 12 @ Pandora Radio Discovery Den
Wednesday, March 13 @ Stub Hub Party at Old School
Wednesday, March 13 @ C3 Presents at Lambert’s
Wednesday, March 13 @ Waterloo Records Showcase
Thursday, March 14 @ Sonos House
Thursday, March 14 @ The Roxy Showcase at Empire Auto
Friday March, 15 @ C3 Presents at 508 House
www.robertdelong.com
www.facebook.com/RobertDeLongMusic
www.twitter.com/delongmusic
www.soundcloud.com/robertdelong
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Los Angeles based singer, songwriter, producer, programmer and drummer ROBERT DELONG—a “2013 Artist To Watch” by the likes of MTV, Billboard and VIBE—released his debut album JUST MOVEMENT on Glassnote Records February 5, featuring the breakout single “Global Concepts.” The video for the song recently made its debut across many various MTV channels including AMTV, MTV Hits, mtvU, MTV.com and can be seen here: http://youtu.be/nnSyu4eZkZ4. “Global Concepts” is currently building at radio stations across the country with strong play on SiriusXM’s Alt Nation. A one-man futuristic dance party with beats as cerebral as Orbital and club-ready as Calvin Harris, DELONG is also a profoundly gifted singer/songwriter who raises questions about identity and spirituality. These two elements join together on JUST MOVEMENT, a dazzling collection of dance beats, pop hooks and thought-provoking queries that could very well be the soundtrack for 2013. DELONG is the perfect artist to bring electronic dance music to Glassnote, home of Mumford & Sons, Two Door Cinema Club, Phoenix and more. Raised in the suburbs of Seattle, DELONG headed south to Los Angeles with a toolbox of Wii-motes, keyboards and drums to develop a live rock show that CMJ Magazine claims worthy of “an 8-bit warrior, seamlessly creating danceable electro beats with his Wii Remote and Sega Genesis controller on par with the Chemical Brothers.” DELONG—who began performing his genre-bending songs in 2010—uses MIDI interfaces, a full drum set, drum pads, keyboards, laptops and game controllers, looping his music live to fuse electronic dance beats with striking melodies and lyrics with emotional heart. His charismatic live performance has caught the attention of many influential promoters, landing him performance slots at such major festivals as Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, Governors Ball, Sasquatch, SXSW, KANROCKSAS and Firefly this spring.
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THE SECRET STATE
Friday, March 15 @ Music Gorilla Showcase at Burnside’s Tavern
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THE SECRET STATE is exploding onto the music scene with their hit single, “The Biggest Mistake,” which has already received over 63 million views online (watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEY_zh0Cxh8). The infectious, propulsive and soaring pop/rock song is climbing up the radio charts receiving airplay on Top 40 and Hot A/C stations nationwide, including significant support form SiriusXM’s 20 on 20 (Channel 3) where the song currently sits at #6 on their countdown. The official video for the song has become a viral sensation and the buzz reached worldwide hip-hop/pop superstars Akon and B.o.B who recently teamed up with the band for a special rhythmic remix of the song. To hear the remix and watch the lyric video, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb0KF7rQbEQ. THE SECRET STATE—Dan Martiniano (Lead Vocals, Piano), Josh Jones (Guitar, Vocals), Hunter Schafer (Bass, Backup Vocals), Danny Espinosa (Digital Performer) and Mike Marx-Gibbons (Drums & Violin)—is currently working on their debut full-length album to be released in 2013. The new music will continue to showcase the group’s unique rock, electronic-tinged sound paired with real and heartfelt lyrics. The Baltimore-based quintet has a lot of emotive and powerful life experience to pull from as three of the band members (Josh, Mike and Danny) recently served the U.S. on active duty in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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TOKiMONSTA
Tuesday, March 12 @ Pandora Radio Discovery Den
Tuesday, March 12 @ Twitter #FEED Showcase with Flying Lotus
Wednesday, March 13 @ La Zona Rosa
Thursday, March 14 @ Ultra Records Showcase at Republic Live
Thursday, March 14 @ IHC X MAD DECENT X FOOL’S GOLD: SUPER PARTY
at Emo’s East & Annex (formerly Beauty Ballroom)
Friday, March 15 @ AM Only Showcase at La Zona Rosa
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Los Angeles-based songwriter/producer/beatmaker TOKiMONSTA is gearing up to release her new full-length album HALF SHADOWS April 2 on Ultra Music. HALF SHADOWS features 13 new studio productions, including her two most recent singles “The Force” featuring eclectic rapper Kool Keith and “Go With It” with NYC production duo MNDR. On “Go With It,” TOKiMONSTA unleashes a dazzling production of light chimes with conga style beats, supported with an angelic vocal by MNDR. Listen to “Go With It” here: http://youtu.be/GGEvu4H9qVg. Earlier this year, TOKiMONSTA jolted mainstream dance fans into hip-hop’s avant-garde with the psychedelic adventure of the official music video for “The Force” featuring Kool Keith. Watch the “The Force” featuring Kool Keith video here: http://youtu.be/NZ44ljwS48w. Inspired by one of her favorite books Kafka On The Shore by Haruki Murakami, HALF SHADOWS takes listeners on a mind-bending sonic journey. There are vocal collaborations with Los Angeles songwriter and vocalist Gavin Turek, who also appeared on TOKi’s Creature Dreams EP; Andreya Triana, a British songstress from the Ninjatune family; and Jesse Boykins III, an emerging soul singer from Chicago by way of NYC. There are also tracks such as “808,” named for the Roland drum machine, “Soul To Seoul,” an homage to TOKi’s Korean lineage, and “Waiting For The Break of Dawn.” Look for TOKiMONSTA to make several appearances in Austin, TX during SXSW including the Pandora Radio Discovery Den, Twitter #FEED showcase, the Ultra Music showcase, IHC X MAD DECENT X FOOL’S GOLD: SUPER PARTY and the AM Only showcase in addition to her official SXSW showcase. She’s also confirmed for a show at The Mid in Chicago and Detroit’s Movement Festival.
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John Ochoa, 818-380-0400 x231, jochoa@msopr.com
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