http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com On June 22nd, Digital Music NY hosted representatives from the China Audio Video Association (CAVA) to discuss the changing music and copyright environment in China at South Street Seaport's RED. MusicDish*China founder Eric de Fontenay was joined by the ... http://www.a1articles.com/cava-discusses-the-state-of-chinas-music-industry-at-digital-music-ny-2355532.html 23rd September 2011 I had the opportunity to sit down with the members of IO, a Taiwan indie band originally formed in Vancouver, Canada. The band relocated to Taiwan because it is "the launchpad for music in China and central focus of Chinese media." IO admits that, "Mus... http://www.a1articles.com/rock-band-io--making-the-leap-from-canada-to-taiwan-2349711.html 19th September 2011 The term "singer/songwriter" almost seems as if it's become a pejorative term. The label gets thrown around a lot these days and seemingly applies to any musician with a voice and an instrument. Joe Hamgeri is here to change all of that. Joe's unique a... http://www.a1articles.com/joe-hamgeris-new-breed-of-songwriting-2217213.html 09th May 2011 The 2011 Midi Festival will start in Beijing, the capital city that has witnessed the birth and twelve years growth of this festival, from April 30th to May 2nd. The festival will be held in Jing Langdao Park in the Mentougou district in west suburbs of B... http://www.a1articles.com/tis-the-season-for-rock-n-roll-with-midi-festivals-2214637.html 06th May 2011 Mi2N regularly features incredible bands and talent, well before more mainstream outlets take notice. For over a decade, I've selfishly kept this well-known secret to myself, hoarding all this great music in an age of sharing... well, no more! I'm proud t... http://www.a1articles.com/musicdish-secret-sounds-vol-1-playlist-2126544.html 18th March 2011 Deserts Xuan is a women of contradictions. I first saw her perform during MIDEM's Taiwan Nights showcase. By far the best act in the lineup, her folksy indie pop style and silky voice drew the attention of a usually fickle MIDEM audience. "I was surprised... http://www.a1articles.com/deserts-xuan-bridging-the-indie--major-divide-in-taiwan-2096181.html 07th March 2011 Estimating numbers as to how much attendance at MIDEM has decreased over the prior year has become something of a ritual. In this respect, MIDEM has become something of a barometer for the recorded music industry and the news is not good. Official attenda... http://www.a1articles.com/midem-2011-recap-classical-music-out-taiwan-music-in-2061189.html 23rd February 2011 I am not yet very familiar with Taiwanese music, though I hope to find out more later. Some of what I want to say is fairly general and some is specific. Clearly the first market to look at for Taiwanese music is mainland China and the Greater Chinese ... http://www.a1articles.com/thoughts-about-taiwan-music-and-midem-2043692.html 17th February 2011 After the successful launch of of the Changjiang Midi festival in October, I had the pleasure to speak to Deputy General Manager Shan Wei about the growth of Midi Festivals since 2000, the role of music festivals in nurturing and expanding China's rock an... http://www.a1articles.com/industry-interview-how-midi-festival-is-leading-chinas-live-music-boom-1944382.html 11th January 2011 [Editor's Note: When Beijing-based Rustic won the Global Battle of the Bands World title earlier this year in London, attention inevitably turned to China and who would represent it in the 2011 competition. While it might not be so surprising that the pri... http://www.a1articles.com/the-amazing-insurance-salesmen--from-beijing-and-hong-kong-to-kuala-lumpur-1934446.html 06th January 2011 Marching to the beat of his own drum, Anders Helmerson truly exemplifies what it means to be the exception and not the rule. From music to medical school and back to music, Helmerson is a well rounded artist who let his creativity take him to new heights ... http://www.a1articles.com/uk-progressive-fusion-keyboardist--composer-anders-helmerson--the-exception-and-not-the-rule-1926241.html 04th January 2011 [Editor's note: This is the first post in a series that will follow one of the most exciting band's out of China, Pet Conspiracy. This multi-national quartet out of Beijing is in my opinion, the future of China's indie music scene and what will place it o... http://www.a1articles.com/rain-cant-stop-the-pet-conspiracy--hangzhou-west-lake-music-festival-1870378.html 26th November 2010 By Eric de Fontenay http://china.musicdish.com In 2009, music producer David Valentim began producing the album T(h)ree, which brings together for the very first time modern musicians from Macau, Hong Kong and Portugal, in original and unique duets. T... http://www.a1articles.com/david-valentim--three-a-chineseportuguese-crosscultural-musical-adventure-1845012.html 16th November 2010 The power of music to change a heart, a mind, a soul - has been proven many times over. From the Beatles' song "Imagine" to Michael Jackson's "We Are The World," musicians have endeavored to present their messages through music. Julien Drolon, a Frenchman... http://www.a1articles.com/julien-drolon-harness-the-power-of-music-for-peace-1764576.html 27th September 2010 By Eric de Fontenay Through MusicDish*China's partnership with The Underground HK, we're a sponsor of Danish visual rock/jazz/electro artist Prins Nitram's only show in Hong Kong on July 17 during his China tour. Equal parts Elvis and Beck, His Royal O... http://www.a1articles.com/prins-nitram-live-in-hong-kong-1648263.html 12th July 2010 By Eric de Fontenay MarilynMusic has been busy at its NYC studio 'The Vertical Room' working on new tracks to add to its catalogue, including three new songs with Phil Hamilton, longtime guitarist for R&B and soul legend Luther Vandross. The world clas... http://www.a1articles.com/marilynmusic-at-the-the-vertical-room-phil-hamilton-autumn-rowe-and-devyn-joanne-perica-1642579.html 07th July 2010 By Eric de Fontenay Website: http://china.musicdish.com A prime objective on my recent trip to Beijing was to connect with the leading force behind the city's burgeoning independent music scene: D-22 ( http://www.d-22.cn ). Anyone who is anyone... and... http://www.a1articles.com/d22-the-mother-of-beijing--and-chinas--indie-music-scene-1603414.html 16th June 2010 Listen To Pod4 - From Underground Hong Kong To Singapore http://fairtilizer.com/track/undergroundHKtoSingapore By Eric de Fontenay This edition of the MusicDish*China Sounds podcast, presented by Metal Postcard Records, features an interview with Chr... http://www.a1articles.com/musicdishchina-sounds-pod4--from-underground-hong-kong-to-singapore-1530916.html 05th May 2010 MarilynMusic, made of up songwriting duo Casey Conrad and Michael Gaines, currently has numerous wonderful, but unreleased tracks under its belt. With everything from teasing, taunting dance tracks to deeply heartfelt ballads, MarilynMusic's songs come in... http://www.a1articles.com/inside-marilynmusic-meet-michael-gaines-1524749.html 29th April 2010 Lona Records is a Hong Kong boutique indie label set up by Alok Leung in 2003. The label has attracted a very international and growing roster of acts focused on alternative and experimental music. I first discovered the label through four-piece rock outf... http://www.a1articles.com/lona-records-keeps-the-experimental-flame-in-hong-kong-alive-1486314.html 06th April 2010 During the MIDEM conference, I had an opportunity to talk with David McLoughlin of BM&A (Brasil Musica E Artes, i.e. the Brazilian Music Export Office). David had a lot of interesting information to share about the Brazilian music market, particularly how... http://www.a1articles.com/indie-artists-in-brazil-making-music-in-spite-of-major-labels-and-making-it-work-1472163.html 26th March 2010 If you've taken the time to write a press release, then you obviously have news that you want to convey. It can be information about an EP or CD release, an upcoming performance, a tour announcement, a promotion within the company, or a variety of other t... http://www.a1articles.com/seven-mistakes-to-avoid-when-writing-a-press-release-1428225.html 03rd March 2010 Rachel McDonald (http://www.myspace.com/rachelmcdonaldsoul), a young new artist from Maryland, is gearing up to release her debut album, "The Return of Soul." This 18 year old high school student shows talent and discipline far beyond her years. Her convi... http://www.a1articles.com/rachel-mcdonald-bringing-back-the-soul-1420319.html 26th February 2010 Listen: http://www.musicdish.com/mag/?id=12598 This second edition of MusicDish China Sounds presented by Metal Postcard Records opens the Year of the Tiger going well beyond Hong Kong to spotlight great acts from Greater China, including Taiwan-based ... http://www.a1articles.com/musicdishchina-sounds-pod2--opening-the-year-of-the-tiger-1409882.html 22nd February 2010 By Jon Peritz SoulSpill (http://www.facebook.com/soulspill), a new band hailing from Colorado is poised to storm onto the alternative rock and grunge scene with their debut LP. This five piece group includes Kevin McKinnie singing lead, Eric Taysom playi... http://www.a1articles.com/soulspill-storming-colorados-alternative-rock-and-grunge-scene-1404374.html 18th February 2010 "by Eric de Fontenay, MusicDish*China (http://china.musicdish.com)" The growth of Beijing's indie scene has coincided with that of the venues that have acted as showcases for local talent that might otherwise not be heard. Now a new venue called Mako (ht... http://www.a1articles.com/will-mako-transform-beijings-live-music-scene-1400511.html 17th February 2010 By Michele Wilson-Morris Working in the music industry has its perks, privileges, and pains as anyone who works in it knows. No matter what your genre is, one thing remains the same for all artists: You need to bring attention to yourself, your music, ... http://www.a1articles.com/the-seven-essentials-to-writing-a-press-release-1273559.html 04th December 2009 Subsequent to my trip to Hong Kong last June for Music Matters, Dirt Star (a musician based out of Shenzhen in southern China) and I connected through Twitter. I quickly became interested in this Western expat who started from scratch as a one-man band, u... http://www.a1articles.com/dirt-star-walks-the-indie-path-through-shenzhen-china-1263066.html 27th November 2009 By Eric de Fontenay (MusicDish LLC Founder & Publisher) 2009-11-12 The music industry in China has significantly changed over the past couple of decades, from a tightly government-controlled propaganda pipeline into an increasingly powerful and sophi... http://www.a1articles.com/kenny-bloom-chinas-music-mogul-1249089.html 24th November 2009 The modern era music entrepreneur will most certainly have a great deal to contend with as they attempt to monetize their business efforts in the age of web 2.0. There are more resources available via online platforms than any other time in the history ... http://www.a1articles.com/independent-music-retailing-with-tryxo-804129.html 03rd March 2009 Online music distributor AirPlay Direct announced that leading Russian composer and performer Alexander Shulgin had been selected as its exclusive Marquee Artist for February. Shulgin is only the second artist after Dolly Parton to be selected for such ... http://www.a1articles.com/airplay-direct-selects-alexander-shulgin-as-februarys-marquee-artist-803346.html 02nd March 2009 Familia Entertainment has announced the exclusive digital pre-release of "Triptych. Shulgin's Songbook. Part I," the first in the three-album compilation "Triptych" by leading Russian composer Alexander Shulgin. All the songs from the album will be avai... http://www.a1articles.com/renowned-russian-composer-alexander-shulgin-prereleases-triptych-album-to-radio-792488.html 20th February 2009 Audiolife ( http://www.Audiolife.com ), the Los Angeles-based Artist Services Company responsible for the development of a new media web-platform specifically designed for indie artists to sell music online and on-demand to fans, is set to "go worldwide... http://www.a1articles.com/audiolife-will-offer-artists-worldwide-a-streamlined-solution-for-selling-music-online-787707.html 17th February 2009 As the economy continues to spiral downward, and cost efficiency takes center stage with every industry from finance to fashion, the young entrepreneurs behind Audiolife ( http://www.Audiolife.com ) could not have chosen a better climate to launch their... http://www.a1articles.com/audiolife-announces-public-beta-launch-774543.html 01st February 2009 Songwriters of every genre, from the novice to the professional will converge on Music Row for The Nashville SongWriters Festival held every third weekend of June. The 2009 Song Fest is many happenings in one. It's part live music festival, part teachin... http://www.a1articles.com/songwriters-festival-ramps-up-again-for-june-performances-773102.html 31st January 2009 Leading music industry news portal Mi2N relaunched its Music PR Service, expanding the packages offered at prices meeting any budget. Ideal for artists and labels, as well as supporting promoters and agencies, Mi2N's Music PR Service provides guaranteed... http://www.a1articles.com/mi2n-launches-revamped-music-pr-service-packages-771794.html 30th January 2009 MusicDish President Eric de Fontenay announced the signing of leading Russian composer, performer and industry executive Alexander Shulgin to its artist development program. Shulgin has had more than 20 hit albums, including 10 Number 1 albums as co-pro... http://www.a1articles.com/leading-russian-composer-and-executive-alexander-shulgin-signs-to-musicdish-network-766521.html 23rd January 2009 Based on the 1985 Data-East laserdisc feature "Road Blaster," G-Mode of Japan has given a green-light to MMP Publishing's "The Road Avenger" novel, to be released in 2009. Written by Mary Margaret Park (author and poet) and co-produced by Sekrett Sci... http://www.a1articles.com/greenlight-received-for-the-road-avenger-novel-760473.html 20th January 2009 MusicDish President Eric de Fontenay will be representing social media site Kerchoonz.com at this year's MIDEM conference (www.midem.com) being held from 18 to 21 January 2009 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Mr. de Fontenay will be meeting with a... http://www.a1articles.com/musicdish-to-represent-social-network-kerchoonzcom-at-midem-754374.html 16th January 2009 Kodor Electronics gives a boost to the digital cinema initiative today with the release of the KodeKey™ Professional Zip Platform for Windows and Mac OS X computer systems. Movie studios are expected to make wide investments in digital cinema upgra... http://www.a1articles.com/kordor-electronics-releases-digital-cinema-movie-distribution-technology-752918.html 14th January 2009 The Retail Zip Company has announced the release of the Retail Zip® Format-as-a-Service (FaaS)™ for Windows and Mac OS X computer systems. Retail Zip is a turn-key ecommerce powered zip format that combines the familiar user interface of a zip pro... http://www.a1articles.com/paypal-zip-technology-released-to-save-the-music-industry-748925.html 09th January 2009 With Latin inspired music having an ever growing influence on the pop scene over the last few years, it is definitely about time for a record like this one to come along... 'Top Hits - Latin Style 2009' is a selection of the best cover songs you will... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-american-hits-rerecorded-with-a-latin-groove-739292.html 06th January 2009 Jordan Zevon wins the Overall Grand Prize of the 2008 USA Songwriting Competition along with co-writers Jordan Summers & Morty Coyle. His winning song home will be on the USA Songwriting Competition's compilation CD this year. Jordan is a singer-songwri... http://www.a1articles.com/jordan-zevon-wins-2008-usa-songwriting-competition-738223.html 06th January 2009 --Syncing FourTrack songs from iPhone to computer is now easier with direct import into RiffWorks-- Los Altos, CA - Sonoma Wire Works' FourTrack multitrack audio recorder for the iPhone has been updated to v1.2. FourTrack users can now import tracks,... http://www.a1articles.com/fourtrack-iphone-app-updated-to-version-12-with-import-into-riffworks-v25-733294.html 03rd January 2009 These tracks will be converted using the TronMe software, from 3Dsolar and will release the potential for 15 million new remixes of each song. TronMe ( http://www.tronme.com ) is downloadable software that allows you to control and remix your favorit... http://www.a1articles.com/music-is-evolving-as-mp3-turns-fully-interactive-with-the-tronme-software-from-3dsolar-730528.html 29th December 2008