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The Return of Mike-K

By Admin, 2012-08-23

As many of you know, Mike Kohlgraf has been on an extended leave from Mix Radio due to some health issues. Mike is planning on coming back on the air Saturday September 1st from 10PM EST until at least Midnight. Mike has a tendency to want to go longer but my hope is he limits his shows. It is an absolute honor having Mike back on the air. Kooder will be on before Mike and will continue doing the Mix Files which I personally have thoroughly enjoyed!  We have a great bunch of DJ's on Mixposure and I can't thank each of them enough. They dedicate countless hours to bring the best indie artists to the internet. So my thanks to each of you!Todd<img src="http://www.mixposure.com/banners/Logo_Lg_5.png" alt="" width="450" height="84" />

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Ilia Darlin -

By ClaraTaDah, 2012-08-23

"Even When I lose"   The economic crisis in Greece has proved to be a source of inspiration for some upcoming Greek artists. Determined and passionate singer/songwriter Ilia Darlin from Piraeus, an urban area of Athens stands among them. Ilia's upheaval in the music scene has cast a new light on southern Europe as a breeding ground of pop music enthusiasts. Having travelled all over the world seeking references and inspiration, Ilia decided to drop anchor in London for a few years, where she worked with a number of writers and producers and refined her performance skills. Though her attachment towards her roots and origins eventually eclipsed, it dawned on her that she felt a need to tell a story through the filter of her native land, indubitably less idyllic yet sentimentally authentic and powerfully evocative.  Her first music video under EMI "Hit me", recorded in New York with producer Billy Mann is a powerful flow of images drawing on the Mediterranean subculture, with its bad teenage bikers, gaudy cemeteries and sex hotels. The title alone, one might assume, conveys a sharp message that strives to veer off from fixed aesthetics and contemporary musical frameworks, hailing from Greece to the rest of the world.  Her second single "Even when I lose" is set to be released in conjunction with the Greek elections in June 2012. This upbeat romanticised bitter-sweet pop has a powerful message not to be missed Make no mistake Ms Darlin is definitely one to watch in 2012. Sound Cloud <a href="http://soundcloud.com/ilia-darlin/even-when-i-lose">http://soundcloud.com/ilia-darlin/even-when-i-lose</a>Video  <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xri6yv_even-when-i-lose-i-m-winning-ilia-darlin-official-videoclip_music" target="_blank">http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xri6yv_even-when-i-lose-i-m-winning-ilia-darlin-official-videoclip_music</a>   For more information please contact Vicky Berry on <a href="mailto:vicky@quitegreat.co.uk">vicky@quitegreat.co.uk</a> and Sibel Arzulu on <a href="mailto:publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk">publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk</a> 01223 844440    SOME INFO ON ILIA DARLIN:<ul><li>POP JUSTICE link HYPERLINK "<a href="http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5981&Itemid=9">http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5981&Itemid=9</a>" t "_blank"http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5981&Itemid=9</li><li>POP TRASH ADDICTS link HYPERLINK "<a href="http://www.poptrashaddicts.blogspot.com/2012/01/ilia-darlin-returns-with-hit-me.html">http://www.poptrashaddicts.blogspot.com/2012/01/ilia-darlin-returns-with-hit-me.html</a>" t "_blank"http://www.poptrashaddicts.blogspot.com/2012/01/ilia-darlin-returns-with-hit-me.html</li><li>HYPERLINK "<a href="http://2020k.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/ilia-darlin-releases-hit-me-video/">http://2020k.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/ilia-darlin-releases-hit-me-video/</a>" t "_blank"2020k.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/ilia-darlin-releases-hit-me-video/</li><li>HYPERLINK "<a href="http://europopped.com/iliadarlin-releases-hot-hit-me-video">http://europopped.com/iliadarlin-releases-hot-hit-me-video</a>" t "_blank"europopped.com/iliadarlin-releases-hot-hit-me-video</li><li>HYPERLINK "<a href="http://mp4-video.ru/news/ilia_darlin_hit_me_2012_mp4/2012-01-23-24369">http://mp4-video.ru/news/ilia_darlin_hit_me_2012_mp4/2012-01-23-24369</a>" t "_blank"http://mp4-video.ru/news/ilia_darlin_hit_me_2012_mp4/2012-01-23-24369</li></ul> Quotes:Super Super Magazine: "the most inspiring thing to come from Mount Olympus since the muses"Pop Trash Addicts: "Don't mess with this bitch!  "Car Crash" is a great pop song. ......I'm in love!"Greek Reporter L.A : "Possessing a larger-than-life stage presence"Muumuse : "MEAT YOUR MAKER: INTRODUCING.ILIA DARLIN! a space-pop bombshell from Greece" website: HYPERLINK "<a href="http://www.iliadarlin.com/">http://www.iliadarlin.com</a>" t "_blank"www.iliadarlin.commyspace : HYPERLINK "<a href="http://www.myspace.com/iliadarlin">http://www.myspace.com/iliadarlin</a>" t "_blank"http://www.myspace.com/iliadarlinfacebook: HYPERLINK "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ilia-Darlin/122103731135818">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ilia-Darlin/122103731135818</a>" t "_blank"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ilia-Darlin/122103731135818twitter: HYPERLINK "<a href="http://www.twitter.com/iliadarlin">http://www.twitter.com/iliadarlin</a>" t "_blank"www.twitter.com/iliadarlinflickr: HYPERLINK "<a href="http://www.flickr.com/iliadarlin">http://www.flickr.com/iliadarlin</a>" t "_blank"www.flickr.com/iliadarlin

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Richie Luna

By ClaraTaDah, 2012-08-23

Experience the positive energies, nationalistic euphoria and team unity with Richie Luna’s breakthrough musical production “Celebrate - The People’s Anthem of 2012.” Richie Luna, a new artist to the musical scene, hails from the moon and has beamed onto Earth to spread positive energies and Light through music and sound across the planet. To overcome the forces of darkness, Richie Luna wants the entire world to “Celebrate” this summer, so that happiness and joy will reign supreme as the entire globe gets together to “Celebrate” the epic Summer Olympics in London. Richie Luna wants all of the people of the world to believe in themselves, so that each and every person can shine their light through any darkness that may exist in front of them.  However, in order to achieve this, we must all truly believe in ourselves as a team and unite together as one with a force so positive, that nothing will be able to stop this celebration. Let’s get together as One, and Celebrate! We cannot wait any longer, because now is the time, to shine your light.  As quoted from the “Celebrate” track, “You’re at the starting line, you’re nearly there.  All you have to do is, believe it’s here.  There you go, moving at the speed of Light. I’ll see you, on the finish line.”  Come on let’s Celebrate! <a href=&quotRichie Luna - "Celebrate" (The People's Anthem of 2012) style="font-size: medium; font-family: Helvetica;"&gtRichie Luna - "Celebrate" (The People's Anthem of 2012);

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11:11 London Calling

By ClaraTaDah, 2012-08-23

‘London Calling (again)’ out September 17th!11:11 are Matt McHugh and Sam Fino who sing, write and produce all their own music.The fantastic duo were talking about the upcoming Olympic Games and began reminiscing about how much fun they had on their travels to London. After a short jam the duo had created what would later become “London Calling (again)”. The song is an upbeat party anthem designed to capture the spirit of London. The track’s main inspiration is the buzz of stepping out on the London city streets, forgetting all inhibitions and getting into the party spirit.Originally meeting in high school the boy’s main inspiration for song writing began when they started falling for the same girl! Years later and after discovering their shared interests the boys decided to come together to form 11:11. The name 11:11 symbolises mystical powers and phenomena in world events - a perfect representation for of how the lads met. This infectious upbeat song really gets you in the spirit of hitting the clubs and loving life to the fullest and has great success on Youtube with over 100,000 already! “Writing and recording this track was a great experience because we had the opportunity to go on a journey and re-live our trips to London and re-visit the energy that the city has. Even if you’ve never been to London, or you’ve always wanted to go to London, this recording will take you on a trip there, and back again – it really shines through musically and lyrically” – Co-writer Sam FinoIdentifiably the work of two artists who have mastered the balance of serious production and light hearted themes, ‘London Calling (again)’ is a hard driving, catchy, ‘live it up and party till you drop’ club banger.“We like to write about everyday things – that’s what makes this song in particular so accessible to a wider audience. We can’t all be in London at the same time, but we can all get together and celebrate how awesome the city is! This song is an attempt to catch a bit of electricity in 3:30 seconds”, says MattFor the latest news and media: <a href="http://www.elevenelevenproducers.com/" target="_blank">www.elevenelevenproducers.com</a>Media/business enquiries: <a href="mailto:management@elevenelevenproducers.com" target="_blank">mailto:management@elevenelevenproducers.com</a>For more information or interview availability please contact Sibel Arzulu <a href="mailto:publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk" target="_blank">publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk</a>

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Nordic Woman

By ClaraTaDah, 2012-08-23

Release date: 24th septemberCat.no: HCD7268 MENAISET: Mieli miehelle · ANNBJØRG LIEN: Fønix · HEIÐA ÁRNADÓTTIR: Sofi, sofi barnið · GARMARNA: Euchari (Hildegard von Bingen version) · BÁRA GRÍMSDÓTTIR : Lilja · VALRAVN: Krummi · RANARIM: Brinna Inga Hjärtan · FRIFOT: Januses månad · MARI BOINE: Gulan Du · SUO: Mieltäni meri ajaa ·ADJÁGAS: Suvvi ljat · KIRSTEN BRÅTEN BERG: Besta syng barneviser · RAGGA GRÖNDAL: Og þótt enginn gráti · PHØNIX: Hvor du vender dig · TONE HULBÆKMO: Svevende · jord · UNNI LØVLID: Vind, kom · VALKYRIEN ALLSTARS : Å gjev du batt meg · SUDEN AIKA: Raudan synty Frifot · Mari Boine · Bára Grímsdóttir · Tuva Livsdatter Syvertsen / Valkyrien Allstars · Suden Aika · Valravn · Unni Løvlid · Kirsten Bråten Berg · Adjágas · Ragga Gröndal & The Icelandic Folk Ensemble · Annbjørg Lien · Phønix · MeNaiset · Garmarna · Heiða Árnadóttir · SUO · Ranarim  · Tone Hulbækmo Nordic Woman is a compilation album created by Norwegian-Pakistani/Afghan music producer and activist Deeyah featuring female artists from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland who draw their inspiration from the various and distinctive styles of traditional Nordic music. Women's VoicesNordic Woman is the first music collection in an ongoing WOMAN series dedicated to celebrating women's voices and musical heritage from around the world. Each album, Deeyah explains, is a journey through traditional music forms as expressed through women’s voices and women’s artistry, and is an exploration of women’s experiences and circumstances, drawing attention to women’s position in the world today, their accomplishments, struggles and the barriers they still face. “It was natural for me to start the series with a tribute to women’s creativity in the place I was born. Growing up in a Nordic country, and seeing what was possible for women to achieve, has not only formed an essential part of my artistic perspective, but has informed my own personal commitment to women’s rights”, said Deeyah, ‘so the first release in this series had to be Nordic Woman.’    The ArtistsThe artists featured on the Nordic Woman album are Lena Willemark, Mari Boine, Annbjørg Lien, Bára Grímsdóttir, Tuva Livsdatter Syvertsen, Suden Aika, Valravn, Unni Løvlid, Kirsten Bråten Berg, Adjágas, Ragga Gröndal & The Icelandic Folk Ensemble, Phønix, MeNaiset, Garmarna, Heiða Árnadóttir, SUO, Ranarim and Tone Hulbækmo. Musical ActivismProduced in collaboration with Grappa Musikkforlag, the foremost independent music company in Norway, Nordic Woman is the debut production from Deeyah’s own Fuuse Mousiqi, a music company with a social conscience, borne out of the union of her two deepest passions – music and activism.  As well as being an acclaimed music producer, Deeyah is a prize-winning activist, well-known for her outspoken support for non-violence, women’s rights and freedom of expression.  A classically trained singer from the age of seven, Deeyah has since broadened her creative expression into film-making and digital media initiatives, all underwritten by a passionate commitment to human rights and social activism. ‘Women’s voices, and women’s experiences, remain crucial to the continued progression towards full equality in all societies. The WOMAN series is my way of honouring and celebrating women and a personal voyage through the indigenous and traditional music of their lands’ explains Deeyah. More information please contact Vicky Berry <a href="mailto:vicky@quitegreat.co.uk">vicky@quitegreat.co.uk</a> and Sibel Arzulu <a href="mailto:publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk">publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk</a>01223844440 www.deeyah.comwww.grappa.no<a href="http://www.fuuse-mousiqi.com/">www.fuuse-mousiqi.com</a>

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Shot 21

By ClaraTaDah, 2012-08-23

Shot 21 is the sensational rapping alter ego of Brett Brown. The talented 24 yr old solo artist has thus far enjoyed recognition from his contemporaries and fans internationally – notably America, Europe and Australia.Starting his career in 2005, Shot 21 has recorded 30 tracks including working with legendary Bay Area rapper and producer Assassin.  Assassin – renowned for his work with such artists as Fat Joe, Eazy E, Kurupt and the phenomenal Tupac Shakur – was approached by Shot 21 and impressed with Shot’s passion and lyrics.Shot 21 has also enjoyed collaborating with Ictus’s very own Andy Allen. Amongst this body of work was his hometown’s - Leicester - club favourite “Set The Mic On Fire”. Now the C.E.O of his own label: Nu Fort Records he has secured a worldwide digital distribution deal and released his debut album Plots & Plans which is available online in stores such as Amazon MP3 and iTunes.Driven to vocalise his message and opinions through music, combined with his socially relevant stories as well as his multi-syllable rhyming technique, Shot 21 is certainly one to look out for.For more information on Brett Brown or to arrange an interview please contact  Sibel Arzulu <a href="mailto:publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk">publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk</a> 01223 844440

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Anil

By ClaraTaDah, 2012-08-23

The unique talent of ANIL is back! With the record label ‘Fruit Pie Records’ ANIL releases his brilliant EP ‘Mesonoxian’ featuring his spectcular songs ‘Draw a Line’ and ‘One More Sleep’ on 10th August. Bjork producer Guy Sigsworth, a regular attendee at ANIL’s shows, was drawn in by ANIL’s unique voice and style at his launch show, and the pair are hoping to produce some undoubtably sensational material later this year! ANIL’s first original film score will be performed by London Contemporary Voices at the Opening Gala of Open City Documentary Film Festival on 21st June  and again on the 24th.Anil joined underground1930s-swing-meets-drum-and-bass band The Fabrics which saw him performing at Glastonbury and headlining at Ashton Court FestivalAfter ANIL’s first year of studying Physics and Philosophy at the University of Bristol, he toured as a guitarist with the fabulous, grammy-winning Imogen Heap, who it seems ANIL got a lot of his inspiration from. ANIL then found himself joining the ‘1930s-swing-meets-drum-and-bass’ band ‘The Fabrics’ who in 2010 featured at Glastonbury as well as head-lining at the Ashton Court Festival! With ANIL’s brother Ingmar and some school friends, he then went on to form Mirrorkicks, who released their eponymous album in 2008  and then their EP ‘Breathe Without This’ in 2011 which received airplay on over 60 UK radio and TV stations including XFM, BBC Asian Network, NME, Q and Kerrang!ANIL, the founder and director of the London Contempory Voices choir which performed Imogen Heap’s debut of ‘Love the Earth’ at the Royal Albert Hall, is now performing his own songs as an up and coming Solo artist. ANIL is set to perform tracks from his inspirational album ‘Mesonoxian’ at the Godiva festival on the 1st July!Website - <a href="http://www.anilmusic.com/">http://www.anilmusic.com/</a> Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anil/148551818589899?v=info">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anil/148551818589899?v=info</a>Youtube - <a href=&quotAnil - One More Sleep more information or press enquirers please contact Sibel Arzulu <a href="mailto:publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk">publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk</a> 01223 844 440

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Starlight Theatre

By ClaraTaDah, 2012-08-23

Starlight Theatre is the hotly tipped Australian Rock/Pop Group of four best friends, and with their exciting EP launched at the end of 2011, The Window, going straight to the top ten in iTunes Rock charts, and performing the single by request on national television in a prime time morning slot, 2012 looks like a promising year for the band.The independent band has been compared to U2 & Coldplay, and Australian music magazine Triple M described them as ‘a band to watch over the next year’ due to their ability to sell out venues and from constructing a solid fan base over the last 12 months. With a successful run of shows from Melbourne to Brisbane, Bass player Josh Belz promises fans that ‘this is the band as you would hear it live’.They hope to further outdo the successes of 2011, which saw their single ‘How Long’ being played on over 40 radio stations around Australia, while the corresponding film clip was showcased on ABC’s ‘Rage’ program. The increased media exposure propelled the band into an opening slot at Skilled Park Stadium, further developing their reputation as a class live act. Whatever happens, the future is certainly looking bright for Starlight Theatre!‘Window’ <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPsuezJKiqY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPsuezJKiqY</a>For More information please contact Sibel Arzulu on <a href="mailto:publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk">publicity3@quitegreat.co.uk</a> and Vicky berry on <a href="mailto:vicky@quitegreat.co.uk">vicky@quitegreat.co.uk</a> 01223 844440Website: <a href="http://www.starlighttheatremusic.com/">http://www.starlighttheatremusic.com/</a>Facebook : <a href="http://www.facebook.com/StarlightTheatre">http://www.facebook.com/StarlightTheatre</a>My Space <a href="http://www.myspace.com/starlighttheatremusic/">www.myspace.com/starlighttheatremusic/</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/starlighttheatreband">www.youtube.com/starlighttheatreband</a>

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Ankit Love

By ClaraTaDah, 2012-08-23

Release date: 24th September“It’s glorious. It’s wonderful. It’s warm. It’s funky. It’s the balls….”Ankit Love is a theatrical and fantastical independent recording artist based in London. His debut album “Forever” channels seventies disco flamboyance, fusing the melodic baselines and syncopated rhythms of funk with the energy and vibrancy of contemporary dance music. His style echoes his varied taste in music; his music is a beautiful and effulgent combination of The Rah Band, Crown Heights Affair, Space Bass, and bands like Daft Punk and Crookers.Love masterfully fuses the spirituality and depth of India with the sunshine and energy of California, a musical tour de force that melds funk, soul, rock, hip hop and dance. Love and his eccentric, upbeat and unique style have already taken America by storm with his album “Forever” which was played on 130 college radio stations, while the single Beethoven Burst triumphed as the No.1 hit on the MTV Hive top 100 chart and also reached number 28 in the US Radio FMQB charts, and earning him a spot on VH1’s “Fresh new Music: January 2012”.His music is “scientific and spiritual”, drawing on personal memories and self discovery; his experience of a potentially fatal car crash in a Dodge Viper at 160 miles per hour on a Los Angeles freeway has clearly left him eager to live life to the full; undeterred he went on to become an amateur race car driver. A man of many skills his self directed featured documentary about themaking of the Beethoven Burst music video was premiered at the Cannes film festival.You only need to watch this vibrant music video, which won a Silver Lei Award at the Honolulu Film Awards, to understand why he has been described as “this generation’s Ziggy Stardust”. The video is a disco version of classic sci-fi films embracing the surrealism of Kubrick’s Space Odyssey and the excitement of Star Trek. Ankit Love is a fun, exciting and fresh artist and his album is the perfect summer soundtrack.<a href=&quotAnkit Love - Beethoven Burst (Original Mix) Extended Film; target="_blank"&gtAnkit Love - Beethoven Burst (Original Mix) Extended Film;

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