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MSO PR IN AUSTIN AT SXSW: MARCH 13 – 21
AM ONLY // BEATPORT // DAVE STEWART // FRITZ KALKBRENNER // PENGUIN PRISON//
RYAN CABRERA // TAYMIR // THE TING TINGS // WYNONNA
Hi Media friends:
Here’s a rundown of MSO PR happenings in Austin during SXSW Interactive and Music.
Let us know if you’re interested in any interviews or would like to attend any of the showcases or events. ***Please note that some guest lists may be closed or badge only. ***
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Team MSO
Friday, March 13
PENGUIN PRISON
10:15 PM @ De Nolet Ketel One Party, Fair Market
Saturday, March14
PENGUIN PRISON
11:00 PM @ uShip Warehouse Party, uShip Warehouse
Wednesday, March 18
BEATPORT’s Terry Weerasinghe – panelist,
Beyond Genre: How To Better Connect Fans to the Music They Want
11:00 AM @ Austin Convention Center Room 17B
DAVE STEWART – moderator
Sweet Dreams: Where Creativity and Commerce Collide
12:30 PM @ Austin Convention Center Room 16AB
FRITZ KALKBRENNER
8:00 PM @ The Madison
RYAN CABRERA
4:15 PM @ Des Moines Embassy on the corner of 6th and Red River
TAYMIR
12:20 PM @ FLOODfest Dutch Impact, Cedar Street Courtyard-RVSP HERE
4:30 PM @ TBD Austin presented by Beautiful Buzz and Launch, Brew Exchange–RVSP HERE
8:00 PM @ FLOODfest, Cedar Street Courtyard-RVSP HERE
Thursday, March 19
AM ONLY
12:00 PM @ The Cookout, Blackheart
BEATPORT’s Liz Miller, SFX’s Kerri Mason, Fame House’s Mike Fiebach – panelists,
Access to Affinity: The Future of Digital Music
5:00 PM @ Austin Convention Center Room 12 AB
FRITZ KALKBRENNER
12:00 AM @ German Haus (Lucille)
TAYMIR
9:20 PM @ Planetary Group Official Showcase, Maggie Mae’s (Gibson Room)-RVSP HERE
THE TING TINGS
2:00 PM @ KCSN Performance
5:00 PM @ Flood Magazine Party, Cedar Street Courtyard
Friday, March 20
BEATPORT’s Clark Warner – panelist,
Derivative Work: Copyright or CopyWrong?
11:00 AM @ Austin Convention Center Room 17 B
THE TING TINGS
12:30 PM @ KAMX event, Key Bar
10:00 PM @ Paradigm Party, Stubbs
WYNONNA
5:00 PM @ Austin Convention Center Room 12AB
12:00 AM @ St. David’s Bethel Hall
Saturday, March 21
TAYMIR
1:45 PM @ Culture Collide, Container Bar-RVSP HERE
THE TING TINGS
TBD @ Hotel San Jose Party
Ongoing
BEATPORT House
March 15-17 // 12 PM – 9 PM @ 606 E. 3rd Street (next to Austin Convention Center)
In order of appearance:
PENGUIN PRISON
Friday, March 13 @ De Nolet Ketel One Party, Fair Market 10:15 PM
Saturday, March 14 @ uShip Warehouse Party, uShip Warehouse 11:00 PM
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets: http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/penguin-prison/
New York-based artist/producer/songwriter/DJ Penguin Prison (aka Christopher Glover) is heating up with his newest single “Never Gets Old.” Co-written with Amanda Warner and Peter Wade of the electronic duo MNDR, the song is taken from PENGUIN PRISON’s forthcoming second album LOST IN NEW YORK due May 5 on Downtown Records. With its 90’s grunge inspired distorted guitar stabs and driving bass line, “Never Gets Old” feels like you’re driving 100 MPH inside of a video game. Says Chris, “The brand new thing isn’t always better than what you’ve been using for many years. This song is dedicated to everything that never goes out of style that you can do a million times and never get tired of.” Last October, Penguin Prison released “Calling Out,” the album’s lead single co-written with DJ/production duo Oliver, on IDOLATOR.com The first official release since his self-titled debut, “Calling Out” was the product of divine creative inspiration: it was both conceived and recorded in the span of a single day at Oliver’s studio in Los Angeles. SPIN.com has noted of the track (10/14), “A huge welcome comeback….Hits all the pop pleasure centers.”
Listen to “Never Gets Old” here: https://soundcloud.com/penguin-prison/never-gets-old-1
For PENGUIN PRISON press inquiries, please contact MSO PR:
Alexandra Greenberg, agreenberg@msopr.com
Aaron Feterl, aaron@msopr.com
BEATPORT
Wednesday, March 18 Terry Weerasinghe talks: Beyond Genre: How To Better Connect Fans to the Music They Want @ Austin Convention Center Room 17 B 11:00 AM
Thursday, March 19 Liz Miller, Kerri Mason, Mike Fiebach talk: Access to Affinity: The Future of Digital Music. @ Austin Convention Center Room 12 AB 5:00 PM
Friday, March 20 Clark Warner talks: Derivative Work: Copyright or CopyWrong? @ Austin Convention Center Room 17 B 11:00 AM
The Beatport House March 15-17 @ 606 E. 3rd St // 12 PM – 9 PM
www.beatport.com
www.facebook.com/beatport
http://www.twitter.com/beatport
BEATPORT, an SFX Entertainment company, 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, the 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. Beatport’s VP of Music Services Terry Weerasinghe will lead an examination of the technical possibilities and execution of moving to a post-genre music world at SXSW on Wednesday, March 8. The next day Thursday, March 19, Beatport’s VP of Artist Relations Liz Miller joins SFX’s Kerri Mason and Fame House’s Mike Fiebach to explore how digital music services can enable more fan/artists experiences, integration with live events, and more. The final panel, led by Beatport’s Executive Creative Director Clark Warner will use grass roots insights to discuss the challenges, advantages and the future of user generated music from the perspectives of services, labels, creators and consumers. Alongside the panel discussions, BEATPORT executives will be hosting the BEATPORT House March 15-17 from 12 PM – 9 PM.
For more information on BEATPORT or to arrange meetings with any of their executives, contact:
Alexandra Greenberg, agreenberg@msopr.com
RYAN CABRERA
Wednesday, March 18 @ Des Moines Embassy on the corner of 6th and Red River 4:15 PM
www.ryancabrera.com
www.facebook.com/ryancabrera
www.twitter.com/ryancabrera
www.instagram.com/ryancabrera
www.youtube.com/RyanCabreraVEVO
www.youtube.com/ryancabreratv
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/ryan-cabrera
Platinum-selling pop singer, songwriter and musician RYAN CABRERA just released his long-awaited EP Wake Up Beautiful March 3 via Dynamite Music. The first single “House On Fire” was dubbed “the best song Cabrera has ever released” by Perez Hilton (3/3/15); check out the music video here. In celebration of the new release, RYAN will take a break from his Radio Revival Tour with Secondhand Serenade to perform at SXSW Wednesday, March 18 at The 6th Street & Red River Annex. RYAN–who’s known for his massive pop hits including “On The Way Down,”“True” and “Shine On”—has been working with a collection of acclaimed producers and songwriters such as Justin Gray (Mariah Carey, Joss Stone, John Legend, Amy Winehouse, Luis Fonsi), DJ White Shadow, aka Paul Blair, (Lady Gaga), Shelly Peiken (Christina Aguilera, Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion), Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat), Andrew Fromm (Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Selena Gomez) and acclaimed mixers Tony Maserati (Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Pink, Lady Gaga, Jason Mraz) and Chris Lord-Alge (Miley Cyrus, Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Daughtry), as well as collaborating with fellow musicians and friends Evan Ross and Travis Clark from We The Kings. Beyond music, the Dallas-native remains extremely passionate about his charity work. Via his music series “Live from Ryan’s Living Room,” which sells online tickets to benefit various charities, he has helped raise over $19,000 toward various charitable endeavors.
For RYAN CABRERA interviews/photo shoots, contact
Bari Lieberman 818-380-0400 x222 BLieberman@msopr.com
TAYMIR
Wednesday, March 18 @ FLOODfest Dutch Impact, Cedar Street Courtyard 12:20 PM
Wednesday, March 18 @ TBD Austin presented by Beautiful Buzz and Launch, Brew Exchange 4:30 PM
Wednesday, March 18 @ FLOODfest, Cedar Street Courtyard 8:00 PM
Thursday, March 19 @ Planetary Group Official Showcase, Maggie Mae’s (Gibson Room) 9:20 PM
Saturday, March 21 @ Culture Collide, Container Bar 1:45 PM
FACEBOOK * TWITTER * SOUNDCLOUD * YOUTUBE * INSTAGRAM
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/taymir/
“…the group has premiered their catchy new garage-rock tune ‘AAAAAH,’ which channels both the rawness of the Arctic Monkeys and the unapologetic pop of Franz Ferdinand. Quick-witted, conversational lyrics and a catchy chorus drive the tune, with rhythmic clapping and drums, and a fast-paced melody that cement the single as an instant, irresistible must-dance moment.”
—FLOOD (U.S.)
“The four-piece have an electrifying live show, are cult heroes in their native land and create stirring riffs, pulsating drums, and soaring vocals.”
—CLASH (U.K)
LISTEN TO “AAAAAH” (HERE).
TAYMIR (pronounced tie-meer)–the Dutch four-piece tipped as ones-to-watch by MTV Iggy–are bringing their infectious, garage-rock sounds to North America this spring to properly introduce themselves to U.S. audiences. The fiery, young group, whose modern take on the 60’s rock sound is garnering comparisons ranging from Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand to The Who, released their acclaimed debut full-length PHOSPHENE in their homeland of The Netherlands in late 2013. DIV/UNDIV (Netherlands) described the 13-song set as “Unpolished, daring and fun.” In 2014, the group became a force in their home country and topped the Dutch airplay charts with their single “AAAAAH” while stepping out on the international stage after being invited to open the prestigious London Calling Festival at Paradiso in Amsterdam as the only Dutch band on the bill. Last year, TAYMIR continued to build on the world stage performing at over 40 festivals including The Great Escape (England), Eurosonic-Noorderslag (The Netherlands), Berlin Music Week, Reeperbahn Festival (Hamburg), Waves (Bratislava, Slovakia), MaMa (Paris), Culture Collide (Los Angeles) and CMJ (New York). The four-piece also performed at the biggest Dutch festivals Down The Rabbit Hole and Pinkpop sharing the stage with international stars such as The Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, Hozier, The Black Keys, Foals, Ed Sheeran and more. In 2015, TAYMIR is ready for another exciting year with the international release of their debut full-length album PHOSPHENE, due out in Europe this spring, and the rest of the world later in the year. With a major run of shows this spring, TAYMIR is ready to share with the world what The Netherlands already knows…
For TAYMIR interviews and photoshoots, contact MSO PR:
Libby Coffey/MSO PR 818-380-0400 x224
LCoffey@msopr.com
AM ONLY
Thursday, March 19 @ The Cookout, Blackheart 12:00 PM
http://www.amonly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/amonlyinc
https://twitter.com/amonly
ttps://instagram.com/amonly/
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/am-only/
Laying its foundation in the back of a small independent record shop in the East Village of Manhattan in 1996, AM ONLY began as a booking agency committed to a single purpose: to provide electronic music’s brightest talent a springboard for presenting their sound to audiences and fans across the world. Today, AM ONLY boasts a dynamic roster of the most talented and influential DJ/producers and live acts in the music industry. AM ONLY has partnered with Dream Hotel to present the exclusive Cookout Party at SXSW on Thursday, March 19 with performers Gorgon City, Hudson Mohawke, Zeds Dead and more.
To RSVP for The Cookout or to arrange meetings with AM ONLY agents, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
FRITZ KALKBRENNER
Wednesday, March 18 @The Madison Set Time 8:00 PM
Thursday, March 19 @ German Haus (Lucille) 12:00 AM
https://twitter.com/fkalkbrenner
https://www.facebook.com/fritzkalkbrennerofficial
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/am-only/
Acclaimed German producer and singer-songwriter FRITZ KALKBRENNER will be appearing at SXSW in support of the March 24 release of his new album WAYS OVER WATER (Suol/BMG). KALKBRENNER’s WAYS OVER WATER was produced in Suol-Studios in Kreuzberg and follows the musical direction he started with his debut single “Wingman” in 2009. On WAYS OVER WATER, KALBRENNER stays with the sonic design that made his previous albums Here Today Gone Tomorrow and Sick Travellin so special–dusty, distorted drums, licks on Rhodes piano or guitars and melodic bass lines within strong electronic tracks. His musical universe doesn’t stick to, but transcends genres like house, techno or pop. One of the most surprising tracks on the album is “Front Of The World,” with its Afro-beat groove and mellow-soul brass parts, that once more proves FRITZ KALKBRENNER‘s versatility. It’s a versatility that, through the disco funk of “Pass The Buck,” the hypnotic house ecstasy of “Pitch Perfect” and the radio-friendly catchiness of “The Sun,” makes for a perfectly infectious album. Very present is FRITZ’ unique voice that turns tracks like “Heart Of The City,” “One Of These Days” and “Void” into distinguished works, as the vocal takes center stage even more than before. Shot in the picturesque surroundings of Switzerland’s Lake Geneva and scenic streets of Paris by French creative team FREEDOM, the visual accompaniment for “Void”—an MTV IGGY Video Of The Week–spares no expense in presenting the viewer with a truly stunning piece of cinematography, tailing a spectacular Golden Eagle. View at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF8TNQ8BqIg
For FRITZ KALKBRENNER interviews/photo shoots, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
Mike Gowen, 818-380-0400 x233, mgower@msopr.com
THE TING TINGS
Thursday, March 19 @ KCSN Perfromance 2:00 PM
Thursday, March 19 @ Flood Magazine Party, Cedar Street Courtyard 5:00 PM
Friday, March 20 @ KAMX event, Key Bar 12:30 PM
Friday, March 20 @ Paradigm Party, Stubbs 10:00 PM
Saturday, March 21 @ Hotel San Jose Party TBA
www.thetingtings.com
www.facebook.com/thetingtings
www.twitter.com/thetings
www.instagram.com/thetingtingsyeah
www.youtube.com/tingtingsofficial
www.youtube.com/thetingtingsvevo
MSO Press Releases & Photos:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/the-ting-tings
Globetrotting pop duo THE TING TINGS kick off the second leg of their North American tour with several stops at SXSW in support of their new album SUPER CRITICAL, available now via Finca/. The album’s first single “Wrong Club” has impacted commercial radio and is already playlisted at major market stations including Alice in San Francisco and KAMX in Austin. THE TING TINGS–known for their massive hits “That’s Not My Name” and “Shut Up and Let Me Go,” among others–approached this new album differently. Feeling uninspired, the two–Katie White and Jules De Martino–sought out an adventure in late 2012 which took them to Ibiza. As it turned out, unleashing their party spirit was exactly the impetus and momentum needed to craft something special and true to the starting spirit of their musical adventures. The result is SUPER CRITICAL, a hook-stuffed, introspective, modern disco record co-produced with Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor.
For THE TING TINGS interviews/photo shoots, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
Angela Villanueva 818-380-0400 x232 AVillanueva@msopr.com
DAVE STEWART
Friday, March 20 @ Austin Convention Center Room 16AB 12:30 PM
www.davestewart.com
www.facebook.com/davestewart
www.twitter.com/davestewart
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/dave-stewart/
DAVE STEWART–the British musician, co-founder of Eurythmics and multi-media entrepreneur–will moderate a SXSW panel alongside marketing expert Mark Simmons–both of whom wrote the acclaimed 2010 book The Business Playground: Where Creativity and Commerce Collide–plus PledgeMusic, CEO/co-founder Benji Rogers will speak on the “Sweet Dreams: Where Creativity and Commerce Collide” panel Wednesday, March 18 at 12:30PM. More information HERE. STEWART is recognized as one of the most respected and accomplished talents in the music industry today. His music career spans three decades and more than 100 million album sales, highlighted by his collaboration with Annie Lennox in the groundbreaking pop-rock duo Eurythmics (“Sweet Dreams ,” “Here Comes The Rain Again,” “Would I Lie to You?”). Behind the scenes, he has produced albums and co-written songs for Bono, Bryan Ferry, Gwen Stefani, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Katy Perry, Mick Jagger, Sinead O’Connor, Joss Stone, and many more, garnering numerous Producer, Songwriter, Golden Globe and Grammy Awards along the way. Beyond his creative work as a musician, STEWART is a renowned producer, author, director, photographer, filmmaker, and philanthropist.
For DAVE STEWART interviews/photo shoots, contact
Mitch Schneider, 818-380-0400 x235, mschneider@msopr.com
Marcee Rondan, 818-380-0400 x248, marcee@msopr.com
Mike Gowen, 818-380-0400 x233, mgower@msopr.com
WYNONNA
Friday, March 20 @ Austin Convention Center Room 12AB 5:00 PM
Friday, March 20 @ St. David’s Bethel Hall 12:00 AM
www.wynonna.com
www.facebook.com/wynonnajudd
www.twitter.com/WynonnaMusic
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/wynonna-judd
American music icon WYNONNA JUDD, currently on her “Wynonna & Friends: Stories and Song Tour,” will sit down for an in-depth interview with NPR’s Ann Powers Friday, March 20 at SXSW and will then take the stage later that night for an intimate performance at St. David’s Bethel Hall. WYNONNA and husband/producer/drummer Cactus Moser are currently in the studio working on solo material for her 8th studio album due out 2015 on Curb Records. It will be the latest in a string of hit albums that started with her quintuple platinum 1992 solo debut, Wynonna. That set spawned four number one hits and was the bestselling country album ever by a female artist at that time. In 1994, WYNONNA received the coveted Top Female Vocalist of the Year trophy at the ACM Awards, and Rolling Stone called her “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline.” In the spring of 2013, WYNONNA was a contestant on the 16th season of “Dancing With The Stars” and also debuted the documentary “The Road Back” about Moser’s recovery from a motorcycle accident, in which he lost a leg. The five-time GRAMMY winning singer, songwriter, musician and New York Times bestselling author can now add shoe designer to her resume as she recently unveiled her new women’s shoe line, Got Soul, which is a new collection of bedazzled sneakers, wedges and flats available at several online and brick-and-mortar retailers. To find a nearby location, visit www.gotsoulkicks.com or www.wynonna.com.
For WYNONNA information, contact
Angela Villanueva, 818-380-0400 x232, avillanueva@msopr.com
Mike Gowen, 818-380-0400 x233, mgower@msopr.com
Mitch Schneider 818-380-0400 x235 MSchneider@msopr.com
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