Eerie, shadowy, and cryptic, all of the songs on "Shadow People" were written, performed, and recorded entirely by high-school student Schmelzer in the basement of his home in Boulder, CO. A self-taught musician, Schmelzer plays lead and rhythm guitar, bass, drums, synthesizers, eBow, Theremin, and sings all of the vocals and backgrounds, as well as playing all other sounds … [Read more...] about 17-Year-Old Rock Prodigy Riley Schmelzer’s No Signal Set to Release Concept EP “Shadow People” April 16, 2020
Creativity
DJ ASHBA Signs With EDGEOUT Records / Universal Music Group / UMe
Multi-platinum recording artist/producer and songwriter DJ ASHBA has an exclusive deal with EDGEOUT Records/Universal Music Group/UMe. Creating a unique sound by morphing multiple genres, ASHBA has embodied the energy of Las Vegas. This project will take music in a direction no one expects. He has been assembling a cadre of superstars each to perform on his tracks. ASHBA … [Read more...] about DJ ASHBA Signs With EDGEOUT Records / Universal Music Group / UMe
Comedy Icon Adam Sandler To Be Honored With Esteemed ASCAP Founders Award At 2020 ASCAP Pop Music Awards April 28 In Los Angeles
"Adam is a giant of comedy, and so many of his most hilarious onscreen moments are based in music and song," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams. "From Opera Man to 'The Chanukah Song' to 'Grow Old with You,' Adam's genius ability to seamlessly blend comedy and music helps us all appreciate the wonders and absurdities of life and love. ASCAP … [Read more...] about Comedy Icon Adam Sandler To Be Honored With Esteemed ASCAP Founders Award At 2020 ASCAP Pop Music Awards April 28 In Los Angeles
Jenny Boyd to Launch New Memoir “Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse” at New York MetroFest for Beatles Fans on March 27-29
Author Jenny Boyd, whose new memoir JENNIFER JUNIPER: A JOURNEY BEYOND THE MUSE is slated for publication on March 26 from Urbane Publications, will launch the book at the annual New York Metro Fest For Beatles Fans at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City over the weekend of March 27-29. The Fest For Beatles Fans, now in its 46th year, is the world’s longest-running Beatles fan … [Read more...] about Jenny Boyd to Launch New Memoir “Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse” at New York MetroFest for Beatles Fans on March 27-29
Hollywood Creativity Hypnotist Volunteers to Help Those in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Quarantine
"Creativity Hypnosis today announced: Know anyone personally in quarantine for the coronavirus (COVID-19)? If they have a networked device and would like to experience hypnosis to help manage the stress of quarantine and potential illness reach out to Alan Franzenburg at Creativity Hypnosis in Burbank, Ca. He is volunteering two evening slots a week to help out. Obviously … [Read more...] about Hollywood Creativity Hypnotist Volunteers to Help Those in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Quarantine
“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” Is Finally an Adult Party Game Premiering at New York Toy Fair
Live on Kickstarter.com, and being shown for the first time at New York Toy Fair, Anchorman: The Game - Improper Teleprompter is an adult party game from Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment based on Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's hit comedy, which also stars Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate, David Koechner, and a host of other comedians. The game is inspired … [Read more...] about “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” Is Finally an Adult Party Game Premiering at New York Toy Fair
Funexpected Edtech Start-up Wins Big at Kidscreen Awards
Funexpected Maths, which is developed by Funexpected, a UK startup with Russian roots that aims to "excite kids with maths and foster their thinking", joined other winners on the night including Disney, Netflix and Sesame. The Kidscreen Awards single out and celebrate the year's best works in kids' television, programming and broadcasting as well as digital media. The awards … [Read more...] about Funexpected Edtech Start-up Wins Big at Kidscreen Awards
Chris Elena's "Audio Guide" to Make International Premiere at Cinequest's Film & Creativity Festival
Cinequest announced this week that the highly acclaimed Australian short film Audio Guide will make its International Premiere as part of their Film & Creativity Festival program on March 6, 2020. The thought-provoking film will screen at the Silicon Valley festival before each screening of Quinn Armstrong’s feature film, Survival Skills. Audio … [Read more...] about Chris Elena's "Audio Guide" to Make International Premiere at Cinequest's Film & Creativity Festival
"Unruly Heroes" Wins the 47th Annie Awards, "The Oscars in Animation World"
On the evening of January 25, 2020, the 47th Annual Annie Awards, celebrated as "the Oscars in Animation World" took place in Los Angeles, California, the United States (US). Unruly Heroes, a side-scrolling game with multiple levels co-developed by China-based Perfect World and a French studio based on adventures of Journey to the West won the … [Read more...] about "Unruly Heroes" Wins the 47th Annie Awards, "The Oscars in Animation World"
Technical Excellence & Creativity Winners Announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards; Joni Mitchell Receives the Les Paul Innovation Award
Winners in 23 technical and eight creative excellence categories were announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS, Saturday, January 18, from the global NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Presented by The NAMM Foundation and held annually, the event recognizes the exemplary achievements and innovations behind the sound of recordings, live performances, films, … [Read more...] about Technical Excellence & Creativity Winners Announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards; Joni Mitchell Receives the Les Paul Innovation Award