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Lotus Hitting the Road Behind New CD

PR reports: This fall, Lotus releases their highly anticipated studio album, Hammerstrike, and steps out on their most ambitious tour yet. The months ahead will wrap up a huge year of growth for Lotus; a year that has positioned this instrumental post-rock outfit for a breakout 2009.

Hammerstrike (October 14, 2008/SCI Fidelity) finds the band reaching back in order to move forward. Primarily recorded live in one room to analog tape by Bill Moriarty (Dr. Dog, Man Man), the album captures a sound that harkens back to the 70's but never slips into nostalgic retreads. - more on this story

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An Horse Set CD Release And Tour Plans

PR reports: Q Prime's mom & pop music company will release Rearrange Beds, the debut album from An Horse, on February 10, 2009. The indie duo signed to the New York-based label, which is distributed by RED, via Sara Quin, who met the pair during one of Tegan and Sara's Australian tours.

An Horse will kick off a U.S. tour with Jessica Lea Mayfield on October 20 st at Iota Club in Arlington. Other highlights include a show at Maxwells in NJ on October 21st, CMJ showcase on October 22ndat New York City's 205 Club and a November 11th show at The Echo in Los Angeles. - more on this story

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The Drama Club Inked

PR reports: F.O.F. Label Group/EMI has signed the N.E. Pennsylvania rock band, The Drama Club, cited by critics as an "indispensable staple of the rock scene".

"This is one of the hardest working bands out there and they have independently built a buzz since forming nearly three years ago. We've got a great team behind these guys and I am excited about the future possibilities," stated F.O.F. President, Denny Sanders upon the announcement.

F.O.F./EMI will release The Drama Club's self titled EP on November 11, 2008. Look for the band to tour extensively for the remainder of 2008 and for their follow up debut LP in 2009.' - more on this story

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The Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame Class of 2008

PR reports: The Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame, a living tribute to Philadelphia's rich music history and a vital force unifying the city's diverse cultural communities along the Avenue of the Arts, will welcome five new inductees next week when R&B legend Billy Paul ("Me & Mrs. Jones"), Motown singer Tammi Terrell ("Ain't No Mountain High Enough"), pioneering teen idol Dee Dee Sharp ("Mashed Potato Time"), rock innovator Charlie Gracie ("Butterfly"), and influential jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown (Miles Davis, Charlie Parker) will be honored together as recipients of the 108th through 112th commemorative bronze plaques along the Avenue of the Arts. Ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, October 23 from noon-2 p.m.

The induction of this diverse group of legends cements the renewed commitment by the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA), supported by the Avenue of the Arts, Inc. (AAI), the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, Philadelphia International Records and A Fight for the Cause � launched in June with the jam-packed Avenue induction of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly � to shed new light on the City's cultural legacy and incredible contribution to the world of music past, present and future as a major tourist attraction. This agenda to recognize more local music greats is part of the community based, not-for-profit organization's overall mission to encourage the creation, celebration and historical preservation of Philadelphia music, and the foundation of a new commitment to schedule several induction ceremonies each year, starting in 2009. - more on this story

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Angus And Julia Stone Announce Digital EP

PR reports: In anticipation of their forthcoming full-length North American debut, brother/sister duo Angus And Julia Stone will release Hollywood EP on November 11 through iTunes.

The digital only release will be exclusive to iTunes for one week before going up on all major digital service providers. The band, whose album recently went Platinum in Australia, has announced four US tour dates in November, their first shows ever in the states.

Hollywood EP is the second in a series of three digital only EPs that will be released in the coming months, all leading up to the March 2009 release of the band's full-length debut. - more on this story

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Sonic Syndicate Reissue

PR reports: New York's Pivotal Rockordings (Relocated from Florida) is proud to announce the re-release of "Eden Fire", the debut album from Swedish metallers Sonic Syndicate through Koch Distribution in the US and Canada on December 9th 2008.

For a side of SONIC SYNDICATE that many have not yet experienced � a band unshaped and untouched by the mainstream music industry � "Eden Fire" is not only a dark, heavy, and rich album filled with cult classics and fan favorites, but also a piece of history that documents the beginnings of a young underground band on the edge of its explosion to fame.

Pivotal Rockordings owner Leevan Macomeau comments: "This album started it all for the band as well as for our record label, so when given the opportunity to give "Eden Fire" the proper North American distribution that it never received, we were more than ecstatic. We are looking forward to cooperating with France's Listenable Records and North America's KOCH DISTRIBUTION in order to bring our catalogue to the masses!" - more on this story

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Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo Add Musical Acts

PR reports: 29th annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo has upped the ante in celebration of its move to San Francisco's Treasure Island, by completing the best overall talent lineup in its 29-year history.

Recent musical additions include San Francisco's Scissors for Lefty, and SonicBids winner LadyFOX from Los Angeles. These acts join the already potent and diverse musical line-up featuring Smash Up Derby - San Francisco's best musical mash-up band, according to both the SF Weekly and the SF Bay Guardian; The Genitorturers - the sexiest band in the land; and hiphop legend Tone Loc, who will perform his hits 'Funky Cold Medina' and 'Wild Thing', and much, much more. - more on this story

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Let Out Your Inner Clay Aiken with Online Karaoke

reports: The Karaoke Channel Online debuts the world's largest online karaoke channel today with streaming free access to 100 popular karaoke songs, ranging from Amy Winehouse's recent hit "Rehab" to classic offerings by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, the B-52s, Elvis Presley and more.

The basic service is free and lets users record, store and share with friends their own personal audio recordings of these 100 hits, as well as participate in popularity contests, user ranking services and other benefits.

With the Karaoke Channel Online you can turn your computer into your own personal karaoke machine and sing the night away with your friends ! The service is two-tiered, users can access a library of 100 of the hottest songs for free, or sign up for the premium service with over 5,000 songs - more on this story

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Daniel Pearl World Music Days

PR reports: The 7th annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days, October 1 - 31, 2008, Cyprus and Athens, welcomes San Francisco-based beat-maker, MC, producer, and music industry lecturer, Steffen Franz, aka: Stand Out Selector. Steffen will join local artists in performances and many related activities from October 27 to November 2, 2008, in Cyprus, where the event has been held for the past five years.

Musicians of every genre - professional, amateur and youth - are invited to participate in this global network of concerts, using the power of music to help spread a message of hope, unity and "Harmony for Humanity." Performances by the World Music Days Honorary Committee, including Grammy Award winner Herbie Hancock, are expected to be among the highlights, as in previous years.

Since World Music Days' inception, more than 2,000 concerts in 77 countries have been dedicated in memory of Daniel Pearl, The Wall Street Journal reporter murdered by extremists in Pakistan shortly after 9/11. Pearl was a talented musician who believed in the power of music to bridge differences and unite people around their shared humanity. The Foundation established World Music Days in 2002 to honor his October 10th birthday. - more on this story

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