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Indie Spotlight: Julian Shah-Tayler
Julian Shah-Tayler writes, produces and performs all his own music. He has released EPs “Un Ange Passe,” “Blah Blah Blahnik,” and “Fill Your Joys With Love,” in addition to his debut album, Coito Ergo Sum, which dropped in September 2010 via IMPOSSIBLETHINGSRECORDS.COM. This year has been a blur of activity: Shah-Tayler has performed with Macy Gray and Rolan Bolan at Hollywood nightclub Bardot; sung…
From News, posted 11.11.10
Macy Gray, Lessons Learned
Grammy winner and multi-platinum recording star Macy Gray was having a very bad year. Her 2007 release Big was supposed to be her “big” comeback; instead, it was a commercial and creative disappointment, and a doubt-filled Gray was left questioning her future. “Big was a wild experience for me. I really got into a position where I had to figure out what I wanted to do with…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.10.10
Indie Champs: Superlitio
Superlitio will perform during BMI’s official SXSW showcase at Maggie Mae’s (323 East 6th St, Austin, TX) on Thursday, March 18. Superlitio will take the stage at 11:15 p.m. On March 18, Colombian band Superlitio will take the stage at the BMI Showcase at the prestigious South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival in Austin. The six band members, who have been around for more than…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.11.10
Robert Cooper, Flying High
Robert Cooper knows a thing or two about taking music to higher elevations of success, but to say that he has been flying under the radar would be a bit of an understatement. Continental Airlines recently selected his song “Beautiful” for airplay on their “Hit Factory” onboard radio channel, landing him a first class seat among some of the most influential bands in contemporary popular music. The…
From MusicWorld, posted 11.14.09
For Jeff Blue, the Artist is King
Jeff Blue has dedicated his entire life to artist development. A deliberate businessman with innate creative sensibility, he is a bridge between the artistic and the commercial, the creative and the career. “Artist integrity is important—so important,” he muses, speaking from his studio in Los Angeles. His artist-is-king mantra has yielded platinum-selling results that have shaped popular culture over the past decade. In addition to discovering
From MusicWorld, posted 10.02.09
Caleb Speir: A Grammy Award-Winning ‘American Boy’
He has performed and recorded with pop superstars including Justin Timberlake, will.i.am and Kanye West, and toured with acclaimed funk divas Macy Gray and Nikka Costa. Yet none of these brushes with stardom could have prepared bassist/songwriter/producer Caleb Speir for the rush he experienced when he was co-nominated for two Grammy Awards, including the prestigious…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.27.09
Emily Wells Performs at BMI’s January Pick of the Month Showcase
BMI presented Emily Wells at Hotel Café for the January 16 installment of BMI’s Pick of the Month series. Wells performed in support of her debut release, The Symphonies: Dreams Memories & Parties, which consists of 10 songs heavily influenced by classical music and hip-hop production. Pictured are Emily Wells (left) with BMI Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Casey Robison (right). Emily…
From News, posted 1.20.09
Run Run Run Rouses Viper Room As BMI’s September ‘Pick’
BMI hosted RUN RUN RUN at the September 3 edition of BMI’s Pick of the Month series. The highly anticipated and well attended show at the Viper Room featured the stylish, high-energy quartet delivering their infectious blend of pop/rock in the perfect Hollywood setting. RUN RUN RUN has spent the past year crisscrossing North America four times in support of their independently released Good Company EP. The…
From News, posted 9.15.08
John Oates Indulges Los Angeles With Private Performance at BMI ‘Pick Of The Month’
BMI, in conjunction with Primary Wave Music Publishing, presented John Oates at its latest edition of BMI’s Pick of the Month series, held July 29 at the Mint. The performance was in celebration of John’s forthcoming release, 1000 Miles of Life. John Oates, one-half of the chart-topping pop duo Daryl Hall & John Oates, is responsible for 21 albums, which have sold over 80…
From News, posted 8.06.08
L.A. ‘Industry Insider’ Spotlights Latin Music
BMI, Gibson Guitar and Billboard magazine will present a Latin music-focused “Industry Insider” panel series on Wednesday, October 17. Focusing on Latin music, the “Producers Roundtable” will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gibson Guitars Showroom in Beverly Hills. The showroom is located at 9350 Civic Center Drive, Suite 130. The panel will be moderated by Billboard Latin music correspondent Ayala Ben-Yehuda, and will feature some of…
From News, posted 9.26.07
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