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Sarah McLachlan Finds Her Muse
It’s been 22 years since the release of Sarah McLachlan’s debut album Touch, and the Canadian chanteuse is almost as famous for the lengthy gestation periods between records as she is for the remarkable, revelatory songs she writes. Although frustrating for fans, there’s something comforting in the fact that an artist of McLachlan’s stature, who has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, taken home three Grammys and…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.08.10
BT, Moby and Oscar-Winning Composer Gustavo Santaolalla to Speak at BMI’s Coffee Talk
Panel Slated for June 26 during LA Film Festival BMI has announced details surrounding its 7th annual “Coffee Talk” panel, slated for Saturday, July 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the LA Film Festival at Regal Cinemas, L.A. LIVE, Stadium 14 (1000 W. Olympic Blvd.). Moderated by Doreen Ringer Ross, BMI Vice President, Film/TV Relations, the panel will feature Moby, Gustavo Santaolalla, and BT. Tickets are $12, or $10…
From News, posted 6.14.10
Indie Spotlight: Butterfly Boucher
It would be difficult to write a boring biography about Butterfly Boucher’s career to date. She spent her youth in Australia, growing up in a family that picked up roots every few months traveling the outback in a Toyota Corolla wagon and eventually up-grading to a small motor-home. She’s made records on three continents with various labels. And finally, with fans in her corner including
From News, posted 12.17.09
Tegan & Sara
The Canadian duo Tegan & Sara reached an important milestone for any band this year: the tenth anniversary of their first recording, 1998’s Yellow Demo, a five-song cassette the twins distributed themselves. Today, firmly ensconced as one of modern rock’s most cherished acts — Entertainment Weekly classified last year’s album The Con (Vapor/Sire) as “angsty, catchy pop” — the pair continues to tour incessantly, always keeping an eye on the…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.20.08
Canadian Songstress Mandi Perkins to Headline BMI’s July ‘Pick of the Month’
Canadian singer/songwriter Mandi Perkins will be BMI's "Pick of the Month" for July, performing at the Viper Room on Wednesday, July 12. Canada's new rock gem will take the stage at 9 p.m. and tickets will be on sale for $10. The Viper Room is located at 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Perkins is undoubtedly one of the freshest, most prolific songwriters to…
From News, posted 6.21.06
Mieka Pauley
Her voice ranges from haunting, delicate beauty to an explosion of shattering, soaring soul. Her lyrics bloom from a place of uncompromising honesty and raw emotion, wise beyond her years. Her roots are the blues, classic soul and R&B, rock, gospel and folk, and the result is a personal brand of pop music that is uniquely her own. Billboard magazine and the Boston Globe have compared her to everything from…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.04.06
It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend
BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.
From News, posted 12.11.05
Madeleine Peyroux
It's been eight years between Madeleine Peyroux's first and second albums, but the time hasn't slowed her momentum. She was hailed by Time magazine on her first 1996 release, Dreamland , for creating "the most exciting, involving vocal performance by a new singer this year." Since Careless Love was released in 2004, it has gone on to sell more than a half-million copies worldwide, proving that…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.02.05
3 Doors Down, Lil Jon, EMI Top BMI Pop Awards; Paul Simon Honored as Icon
BMI announced its 53rd Annual BMI Pop Awards on May 17, with top honors given to 3 Doors Down's "Here Without You" as Song of the Year, Lil Jon as Songwriter of the Year, and EMI Music Publishing as Publisher of the Year. Pop Awards Photo Slideshow Paul Simon's BMI Awards…
From News, posted 5.17.05
BT
Credited with pioneering the hallucinogenic electronic sound known as “trance,” Brian “BT” Transeau is renowned worldwide for his unique solo artistry. But lately the songwriter, producer and film-score composer has emerged as one of the entertainment industry’s most potent behind-the-scenes forces. Whether crafting succulent pop hooks for *NSYNC, composing intricate scores with 80-piece orchestras for films like The Fast and the Furious…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.04
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