City Canyons Records Sees The Future of Independent Music in Podcasting

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 20, 2005

City Canyons Records has seen the future of independent music and a substantial part of that future is podcasting. A large part of the independent label's strategy in promoting its most current releases has been through working with this exciting technology. City Canyons' foray into the new technology has included numerous podcasts of music from its most current release, ?slowburn? by ANEMO and participation in a very special podcast of music from another recent release,? Enter the Mysterium? by Peter Ulrich.

For the uninitiated, in simple terms, podcasts are similar to radio shows which can be downloaded directly into an iPod (or most other personal mp3 players, or a PC) and enjoyed later at the listener's leisure. Podcasts are becoming a hugely popular new way of discovering new music, or of tuning into specialist broadcasts catering for specific tastes. Podcasts are essentially global radio on demand whenever and wherever the listener wants it.

As part of City Canyons Records' podcast efforts, ANEMO?S music has charted as among the top ten tunes being offered by podcasters (PMC Top Ten at http://www.podmusiccountdown.com/archives/2005/10/pmc_top10_10150.html) and has been featured on podcasts including but not limited to PromoPicker, the Podsafe Music Network, SOMACast, AccidentHash, James Naughton, Tiny Binary Life, Reaching for Lucidity,

Aardvark's Nest, Daily Journal Podcast, Zaldor's World Podcast, DeFi Radio, MWS Podcast, BitJobs for the Masses ,Music for Jerks, MostlyTunes.com, Is This Thing On, RockCast Italia, Things Reunited, Radio Free Cruze, For What It's Worth and Mindless Rambling.

"Podcasting is a fantastic opportunity for bands to promote their music and be involved with an exciting underground music scene. The great thing about podcasts is the enormous variety of shows, which offer a staggering choice compared to terrestrial radio stations. The name "podcast" is actually a bit of a misnomer, because you might think you need an iPod to listen. In most cases, you can download and listen to podcasts on any computer/platform with a standard mp3 player. There's an element of 'Guerilla Radio' about podcasting, because it's about everyday people and their passion for all types of music, not big corporations out to make money, " says Matt Palmer who is one third of the creative core of ANEMO consisting of Palmer, Hazelle Woodhurst and Kingsley Sage.

Peter Ulrich?s foray into broadcasting is his current appearance on Projekt Podkast, a podcast of the famous darkwave record label, Projekt Records. On the podcast, Peter discusses his background as the former drummer with Dead Can Dance and his recent release on the City Canyons label, ?Enter the Mysterium? The Peter Ulrich podcast is available at http://www.projektpodkast.com/show.htm or http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=77112802.

For more information on Peter Ulrich or ANEMO, including opportunities for interviews, please contact Katherine Brodsky, Random Minds, PR. Retailers may order in-store copies of ENTER THE MYSTERIUM or ?slowburn? through Avalon Distribution (http://www.avalon-distribution.com). Consumers may purchase the album at CD Baby (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/peterulrich or http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/anemo), at the City Canyons Records Online Store (http://www.citycanyons.com/ccstore.html) or at their local record store.

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Oktober Zero Releases New Album 'The Art of Raw' November 8th on Raptivism Records

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 25, 2005

NYC lyricist Oktober Zero returns Nov. 8th with a profound lyrical barrage -- "The Art of Raw". Hailing from the birthplace of hip-hop, the South Bronx, Oktober Zero is known for releases such as "Less Than Zero" and "Projekt:Building". Originally put on by underground legend Bobbito Garcia aka DJ Cucumber Slice, Oktober Zero was briefly part of the group "2 for 5" with Ace Lover. His single "Reset The Game" with J-Live is an underground classic, and "The Art of Raw" is filled with similar jewels.

A mystical theme runs through "The Art of Raw", with Oktober featured on the cover with images traditionally associated with Santeria, theAfro-Christian syncretic religion. Oktober's style is syncretic too; from street tales like "Twelve Cops Shot" to spiritual tales like "Muero Otro Dia (Die Another Day)" to "Black Magic Chick", the multi-layered flavors of the Bronx is present all at once through the whole album.

Produced exclusively by the UK's Q-Tones, "The Art of Raw" is also an example of how raw hip-hop is melding with the sophisticated technologies of tomorrow. Q-Tones and Oktober recorded the whole album without ever meeting each other via use of the internet.

Philosophical b-boys and girls, fans of boom bap, and lyrical heads will all appreciate the latest offering from the Bronx's youngest son.

For interviews, promotional materials and press information contact:

Rain at raindazedent@aol.com

Label Contact:

Kevin

kevin@raptivism.com

http://www.raptivism.com

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Consumer Electronics Show Features Music of City Canyons Records Artist Peter Ulrich

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 4, 2006

PRWEB) January 4, 2006 -- When Greg Beron of United Home Audio heard Peter Ulrich's debut solo album, "Pathways and Dawns" (Projekt) he was amazed by the sonic landscape created by producer Brendan Perry (Peter's former bandmate on Dead Can Dance). Greg began using the album to demonstrate the performance of top range equipment in his renowned high end audio store and became completely smitten by not only the sound quality, but also Peter's great songs which have a habit of really growing on the listener over repeat plays.

In Spring 2005, Greg and his colleagues at United Home Audio were thrilled to receive Peter's follow-up album, ENTER THE MYSTERIUM , released on New York's dynamic, emerging City Canyons label. The album featured more extraordinary songs-- grounded in world music, folk music, dream pop and darkwave-- performed on a wide variety of instruments from all around the world, very different, and great for getting the best out of high end audio.

Now, thanks to a promotional joint venture by City Canyons and United Home Audio, visitors to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 6-9, 2005 can pick up a free promo CD of four songs by Peter Ulrich, specially selected by Greg Beron. The CD will be available at T.H.E. Show, San Tropez Hotel, room 1802 while stocks last on a first-come-first-served basis. And, again that's absolutely free but interested parties have to ask for specifically for Peter Ulrich's ENTER THE MYSTERIUM.

Information is also available on the free promo CD on a brand new City Canyons Records' release, Sara Wendt's HERE'S US, which also features remarkable soundscapes that should appeal to the discriminating audiophile.

ENTER THE MYSTERIUM is currently available online at CD Baby (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/peterulrich),at the City Canyons Records online record store (http://www.citycanyons.com/ccstore.html) and at Amazon.com. Retailers may order the album online at the Avalon Distribution website at http://www.avalon-distribution.com. HERE'S US is also available online at CD Baby (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sarawendt),at the City Canyons Records online record store (http://www.citycanyons.com/ccstore.html) and at Amazon.com.

About City Canyons Records

City Canyons Records is a Manhattan based independent label featuring an international roster of artists. In addition to Peter Ulrich and Sara Wendt, other artists on the Manhattan based City Canyons roster are New York artists, Jen Elliott and Timothy Dark, The Alrights from Minnesota, UK artists David Steele, ANEMO and The John Wilde Group and Valerian from Finland. Genres range from hard rock, to pop, to world music, to darkwave, to blues, to hip-hop to alternative rock.

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Terryphunk Album Release at Tower Records

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 17, 2006

Terryphunk has released his first solo album "youmightknowmeasthabiggkidd" at all Tower Records locations.

Terryphunk is an exclusive artist at Phunk Records. He works along side Ghostface of the Wu Tang Clan, among respected others. You might know him from his custom designed art piece inside "The Pretty Toney Album" released by Ghostface in April of 2004. In the summer of 2004, Phunk toured with Ghostface and the Theodore Unit on the Projekt Revolution Tour covering the continental United States with the likes of Linkin Park, Snoop Dogg, Korn, The Used, and Less Than Jake.

Terryphunk.com, which is controlled by Phunk Records, has received over 100,000 unique website hits since January of this current year.

Terryphunk and his "youmightknowmeasthabiggkidd" album reaches a vast audience of all backgrounds, hip hop, to rockrap, to new age. Terryphunk blends Wu-Tang Styles, Beastie Boy influences, Adult swim humor, and love for toys into a 14 track joy ride. This is Terryphunks? first solo album, which was produced by DIS-ONE, he has also appeared and produced Dirty Verbalz Heavy Phonics album, and Graffiti Rap Music Mix tape Vol. 1. You may have also seen him interviewed by thebrilliance.com earlier this year.

Phunk Records is producing the album and is handling all of the distribution. However we are in need of a publicist, attorney, and higher management. The albums are listed on soundscan, and include a promotional sticker on the wrapping. Our production costs are only $ 2.00 and our suggested retail price is $ 9.99. Looking to release the album globally with concentration in the Northeast United States. The album is currently for sale at Tower Records.

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IRIS Distribution, Palmetto Records and BKWLD Announce JazzOutLoud

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 9, 2006

IRIS Distribution, the leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs, today announced a partnership with renowned independent jazz label, Palmetto Records and visionary web development company, BKWLD that will create the first mobile content store geared towards jazz enthusiasts.

JazzOutLoud?s comprehensive offering will include both ringtones and full track downloads across a spectrum of different jazz styles. The mobile music will be available for purchase via the web or short code and will be powered by Faspay. Early labels on board with JazzOutLoud include Palmetto Records (Dr. Lonnie Smith, Fred Hersch, Ben Allison, Ted Nash), Sunnyside (Dave Holland, Luciana Souza, Ben Monder, Steven Burns), Thirsty Ear (Sex Mob, DJ Spooky, Matthew Shipp, David S. Ware), Preservation Hall (The Preservation Hall Jazz Band), and Kayo Sterophonic (Anita O?Day), among others.

"Palmetto and BKWLD are the perfect partners for this project,? says IRIS Chief Marketing Officer, Bryn Boughton. "The staff at Palmetto brings not only a deep passion for jazz but a desire to combat the elitist persona often associated with the genre. In order to create an experience that makes both traditional and modern jazz more accessible and more fun, we brought in BKWLD, a visionary web design firm with the skill and eye to create the perfect aesthetic.?

At a time when the hits driven mobile market is dominated by rock and hip hop, an important market segment has been overlooked. ?Our goal is to bring jazz to the market in new and innovative ways. The mobile market of high-end phones and the demographic segment that jazz caters to is a perfect fit. There is amazing music being made in this genre and this is but one more way to get it heard,? says Pat Rustici of Palmetto Records.

Mobile content has grown in popularity as advanced handsets have become more ubiquitous. Consumers desire personalized mobile phones that reflect their individual lifestyle and musical tastes. Along with purchasing pre-defined ringtones, JazzOutLoud includes Faspay?s edit on the fly technology that allows jazz fans to create their own custom ringtone from the section of the song that is most meaningful to them. ?The ringtones that will be purchased from JazzOutLoud truly reflect the tastes and style of the fan because they can choose exactly the portion of the song that they want, ? says BKWLD Vice President of Entertainment, Edmond Meehan. "We are excited to offer the Jazz community a dedicated place to discover this type of unique content."

JazzOutLoud will launch this fall.

More information can be found at jazzoutloud.com

About IRIS Distribution:

IRIS is the leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs. Founded in 2003, IRIS provides a comprehensive suite of technical, marketing and legal services to independent record labels and physical distributors, helping them to navigate the emerging digital marketplace. IRIS currently distributes a select group of top independent record labels including Big Dada, Burning Spear, Chemikal Underground, Coco Machete, Duck Down Records, Ghostly International, Gigantic Music, K Records, Kemado, Kranky, Le Tigre, Megaforce, Ninja Tune, Palmetto Records, Preservation Hall, and Projekt to digital retailers, including Apple?s iTunes Music Store, Beatport, eMusic, Kompakt MP3, Napster 2.0, and Real/ Rhapsody; mobile channels such as AT&T, Boost, Cingular, CosmoGirl, Groupie Tunes, MobileStreams, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Zingy; as well as video outlets including Apple?s iTunes Music Store, Gotuit Media, and Ruckus Networks. IRIS is based in San Francisco and New York. For more information, visit http://www.irisdistribution.com.

About Palmetto Records:

Palmetto Records has been a leading voice in independent music since it was founded in 1990. Through its choice of innovative artists and careful attention to sonic value, it has emerged as a heavyweight label, as well as being listed as one of the best jazz labels for four years running in the Down Beat Critics Poll, best jazz label 2005 by the Jazz Journalists Association, and best jazz label for two years running by JazzWeek (the leading chart of jazz radio). Its original mission of enabling artists to fulfill their creative visions has remained the label?s focus more than 15 years and 120 releases later.

Palmetto also supports artists who are often overlooked or are considered somewhat "left of center". This enables the label to help expand the boundaries and even the vocabulary of jazz, and also gives the artists the freedom they need to make great music. For more information, visit http://www.palmetto-records.com.

About BKWLD:

BKWLD was started in January 2001 as an interactive design and development studio. It was born out of an idea that two friends shared, that top level, interactive design did not need to come out of San Francisco or New York. By holding stead fast to the ?above and beyond? mentality, BKWLD has been able to build a client list that includes, Disney, Atlantic Records, California Tourism, Pebble Beach Resorts, Volvo, Surewest Communications, RCA Label Group, Warner Brothers, Lions Gate, Capitol Records, American Idol, and many more. For more information, visit http://www.bkwld.com

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Jake Records Joins IRIS Distribution's Elite Roster of Top Independent Labels

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) August 21, 2008

Jake Records , a Seattle-based Independent Record label, today announced the signing of a long-term digital distribution agreement with IRIS Distribution. The deal increases both the visibility and global distribution of releases from the label and partners Jake Records with all of the leading cell phone and digital music stores in the world. Jake Records music will begin appearing in new online stores over the next few weeks. The label expects a significant boost in revenues and overall business as a result of the broad improvements in artist and project visibility.

"We're both honored and excited to be partnered with the best in digital distribution. IRIS and Jake Records will make an awesome team," said Jake Records Founder and CEO Scott Thomas. "Their team has indicated a steadfast belief in what we're trying to do here, and together I can only tell the world to expect great things," Thomas added.

IRIS Distribution is also very excited about the relationship. "A fast growing label like Jake Records is the perfect fit for us," said IRIS Distribution Chief Marketing Officer, Bryn Boughton. "They support both ground-breaking, established artists like Digital Underground as well as emerging acts like Jiggy and The EXBox Boys which enables us to really get creative with our marketing efforts. We're very excited to welcome Jake to the IRIS family."

Jake Records plans to utilize the new relationship to continue building and growing the company. "This partnership with IRIS goes a long way to prove that our mission is not only the right one, but one that others can respect and get behind. Jake Records is clearly all about great music and great marketing," said the label's VP/Artist Relations, Dan Diaz. "We do things differently than major labels, and most independents for that matter. We take bigger chances, and we're finding and attracting better talent as a result. IRIS will step up our game a few more notches and make all of this that much bigger, better and brighter," he added.

About Jake Records: Jake Records is an independent record label, founded in 2008 to bring great music to the world. Headquartered in Seattle, WA and founded by new media and marketing innovator Scott Thomas, the label boasts an already impressive catalog of artists including multi-platinum selling Hip Hop legends Digital Underground, Chicago-based Draztic, and Jiggy.

The company's web site is http://www.jakerecords.com

About IRIS Distribution: Founded in 2003, IRIS has emerged as a leader in the digital distribution and marketing of prominent independent music catalogs. IRIS provides a comprehensive suite of technical, marketing, and legal services, helping clients navigate the ever-changing digital marketplace.

IRIS expanded their services in 2007 with the launch of dedicated marketing arm, BlinkerActive. Specializing in brand building, BlinkerActive's expert team of marketing advocates employ the latest viral marketing and innovative PR tactics using comprehensive, custom-designed campaigns. With a unique, active marketing approach and an unparalleled dedication to customer service, IRIS and BlinkerActive continue to support an impressive lineup of record labels, established artists, and forward-thinking brands.

IRIS currently represents a select list of prominent labels and artists including Big Dada, Burning Spear, Chemikal Underground, Duck Down Records, Gemini Sun, Jake Records, K Records, Kranky, Le Tigre, Lou Reed, Megaforce, NinjaTune, Palmetto Records, Projekt, SCION/Toyota, and She Wants Revenge.

IRIS delivers content to over 450 digital outlets including Amazon MP3, Apple's iTunes Store, Beatport, eMusic, Kompakt MP3, Last.FM, Napster 2.0, Real/ Rhapsody and We7; mobile channels such as AT&T, Boost, Cingular, GroupieTunes, Jamster, mSpot, MobileStreams, Sprint, Telus and T-Mobile; as well as video outlets including Apple's iTunes Store, Gotuit Media, and Ruckus Networks.

BlinkerActive boasts a diverse client list including Scion/Toyota (Ghostface Killah, 45 King), Megaforce (Bad Brains, Dressy Bessy), Ninja Tune (Ghislain Portier), Chandon, Surfdog Records (Dave Stewart), Lawson Rollins, FiveOne Records, Chemikal Underground (Mogwai) and Electrolux.

IRIS is based in San Francisco and New York City.

http://www.irisdistribution.com http://www.blinkeractive.com

Press Contacts:

Dan Diaz

Jake Records

direct: 209-341-9213

dan.diaz @ jakerecords.com

Bryn Boughton

IRIS Distribution

office: 415-495-1545

Bryn @ IRISDistribution.com

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