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FROM MEGAN JONES, MUSIC DIRECTOR, FUSION RADIO:
"I just wanted to take the opportunity to share my thoughts on Toronto’s own Matt Kusiba (& The Heard): It is very refreshing to see a band with so much enthusiasm not only for their own music, but for music and its scene in general. They are a hard-working team who spend a lot of time talking with fans one-on-one, getting feedback and doing anything so they can to improve as a band.
That is an admirable quality. I have taken the opportunity to listen to four of their recorded songs and like them all very much. They have a “Foo Fighters” meets “Oasis” sound which, as a music director I would (and have) put into rotation. Their lyrics are sincere and thought provoking and their sound is appealing. I would highly recommend Mat & The Heard....They are marketable, unique and most importantly passionate people. "
Matt Kusiba is a songwriter from Toronto, Canada, writing catchy pop rock tunes reminiscent of Oasis and Radiohead. Matt has been noticed by a Major Label (in the works) & XM Satellite Radio. EP on itunes this Fall. Hear the single,
By Hal Stewart - Garrison FM.
Song title 'Head in my Hands' by glasswall. "An eclectic mix of funk and rough vocals stylish and sophisticated with a head nodding hook." - Hal Stewart, Broadcaster with the Armys Own Independant Radio Station Garrison 106.9 FM.
'Help for Heroes'
All proceeds from this EP will be donated via www.justgiving.com/glasswallproductions in aid of 'Help for Heroes' in recognition of the courage and selfless commitment of the men and women of our Armed Forces who have been wounded in action whilst serving our country. They all rightly deserve our support and respect!
My musical taste and influences are varied. As a songwriter I write lyrics and compose melodies that are guitar based. The music is upbeat with a punchy baseline, a good drum beat and melodic vocal harmonies.
Lisa Dames - "No One Like Me" - New Video
Summer/Fall 2006--58 station/18 state radio tour to promote Just Another Day to Music Row and R&R/Billboard stations
Fall/Winter 2006--Just Another Day spends 12 weeks on the Music Row Breakout chart, peaks at #56
Dec 2006--Chosen as "One to Watch" for 2007 by CMT radio
Dec 2006--Video for Just Another Day added to CMT.com and Promo Only video reel
Jan 2007--Video debuted on nat'l television on Positively GAC
Jan 2007--Video distributed internationally, including military bases, embassies and consulates through Get Reel
Feb-April 2007--Featured Artist on Clear Channel NEW! Music website
Jan 2007--Establish in-store events and retail relationship with nat'l retailer Borders
Jan 2007--Spokesperson for the Mason Lindley Foundation, Burlington, NC
Feb 2007--Second single, I'd Leave Me, goes to radio
Feb/Mar 2007--Internet promotion with www.goldbucklenetwork.com
Mar 2007--Distribution deal with Select-O-Hits out of Memphis, TN
April 2007--Just Another Day added to Promo Only country music CD for distribution to DJ’s and clubs
April 2007--Sign exclusive management contract with Thompson Entertainment Group.
May 2007--No One Like Me hits Wal*Mart shelves.
June 2007--I'd Leave Me added to Promo Only country music CD for distribution to DJ's and clubs
August 2007--Second single I'd Leave Me reaches #39 on Music Row Breakout Chart.
October 2007--Open shows for Trent Tomlinson and John Michael Montgomery
October 2007--Featured country artist on mycoke.com
October 2007--Video for Just Another Day enters the Top 64 in CMT's Music City Madness competition for the best unsigned artist in America
November 2007--Begin series of in-store performances for Wal*Mart
November 2007—Begin in-store jukebox promotion with Waffle House
"Pure magic, exceptional, brilliant, superb: perfect in EVERY respect."--Coquet-Shack.com
"[Dialtone] have a decided garage punk edge that glories in poking fun at the foibles of modern society and do so with good garage-y hooks and sly humor. A solid simple rocker, 'Two Left Feet' has a Violent Femmes vibe to it, especially in Orea's vocal tude. Sarcasm suffuses 'Simon Le Bon,' taking the retro-'80s crowd to task. 'Do You Love Your Cell Phone?' has terrific guitar bit and is the most memorable chorus here. The band's songs beg for video treatment." - Music Connection Magazine
[Dialtone's] been jamming together for about two years and have devised a simple, unpretentious, straightforward style of 'New Wave-Grunge-Disco-Punk' rock that has a vinyl, nostalgic air. The music is a little fuzzy 'round the edges and the band has a lighthearted approach that is refreshing. Their name, Dialtone (as opposed to ringtones), even hearkens back to older times. So, they've got a vintage sound while singing about the detriments of modern technology. A nice contrast. The title track, 'No Hang-Ups,' is a bright song, with a nice shuffle on the snare drum throughout and some distorted guitar picking. It starts with the lament: “Always on your telephone/even when we're all alone” but seems also to be a good love song about accepting a person as is." - Gray Hunter, Blog Critics Magazine
Dialtone is Los Angeles based three-piece with a simple, unpretentious, straightforward style of 'New Wave-Grunge-Disco-Punk' rock that has a vinyl, nostalgic air. They've got a vintage sound while singing about the detriments of modern technology.
For more information on Michael, please refer to his MySpace blog here:
http://www.MySpace.com/TheAnkhProject
PRESS RELEASE
Michael Stollaire ~ Releases Mark II Remastered Holy Avenger!
After being signed to SONY Group imprint, Platinum West Records, the entire CD was revamped with a more thunderous production!
For_Immediate_Release:
United States of America (Press Release) September 9, 2008 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
United States of America (Press Release) October 1, 2008 -- MICHAEL STOLLAIRE PREPARES TO RELEASE MARK II VERSION OF DEBUT ALBUM, "HOLY AVENGER!"
September 9, 2008 (Los Angeles, California, USA)
CD Release Date: October 1, 2008. Platinum West Records.
Platinum West Records, the leading independent source for high quality music audio and audio/visual music programming, is proud to announce the release of the debut full-length album of Michael Stollaire via JetSpeed Records.
Recorded in Winter 2007, "HOLY AVENGER" captures the essence of the free-form poetry that Michael Stollaire is famous for, and its transformation into lyrical music that penetrates the listener's heart and soul. Recorded in DTS and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, "HOLY AVENGER" features a genre-spanning set list that includes the first single "Little Princess," the powerful ballad "I Can't Let You Go," the undeniable force of "Watch Her Walk," the pounding resonance of "Just Like Yesterday," the experimental hard-core rock of "Quest 4 Power," the face-melting guitar instrumental, "MGO," and others.
"Trinity" and "Holy Avenger" are available via iTunes and CDBABY.com, and over 40 other download sites, 1500+ record stores internationally, added to over 150 radio stations' rotation, and 5-10 more every week!
Artist Information, Sample Tracks, and EPKs here:
http://www.sonicbids.com/MichaelStollaire
http://www.MySpace.com/theankhproject
http://www.michaelstollaire.com
Bonus tracks on the CD/DVD will include exclusive interviews with Michael Stollaire, along with live performances and promotional video footage, making this a must-have release for both fans and music enthusiasts alike. Stollaire's "TRINTY" EP was released by JetSpeed earlier in November 2007.
See Michael Stollaire and The Ankh Project on tour in 2008!
Look for upcoming shows at New York City's Pussycat Lounge, and supporting national recording artists! Check out his official artist sites for details.
"Holy Avenger" ~ Mark II is available via CDBABY.com here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mstollaire2
For further information, including booking, interviews, etc., contact Michael Stollaire's management at:
info@michaelstollaire.com
818-31-ANGEL (818-312-6435)
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