Amy Alexander is an Australian-born synthpop/electronica artist, songwriter and producer who spent many years in Melbourne and the U.K., and currently resides in the region she grew up, Northeast Victoria. Amy creates the perfect soundtrack for those moments when you are teetering on the edge of consciousness. Ethereal synths and hypnotic beats combine with harmonised vocals, forming a solid base for Amy’s multi-instrument talents to infect. Lyrical themes of birth, death, decay and dreams reflect on a life already half-lived but experienced in full. Singles 'Lucid Dream' and 'Oh, Death' out now from her upcoming album.

 "Given the opportunity, this band will erupt all over you like a piñata that explodes, refills itself, and explodes over and over again. It’s very fun to watch. Remember, music is for fun. It’s for animals. It’s for rolling on the floor"
by L.A. RECORD, Los Ángeles July 2013

http://larecord.com/staff-blog/2013/07/12/video-lineas-albies-no-hay-mas

Líneas Albiés, nacidos en Madrid en 2003, son uno de los grupos más personales y divertidos de la actual escena underground madrileña, con residencia reciente en Ciudad de México. Pablo Pómez y Marieta Rabieta, ya publicaron su primer disco en 2004, "Confusion",  "un trabajo de rock mutante y electrónica díscola" ..."ya merece la pena lanzarse a investigar una propuesta que escapa a cualquier convención y se hace fuerte al otro lado de la barrera, allí donde la heterogeneidad campa a sus anchas" (RDL 2004). En  noviembre de 2007 publican un segundo Long Play: el Taxidermista (Subterfuge-EMI) lleno de temas de pop saltarín, post-punk histérico y conatos de free jazz. La prensa española los definió como una especie de Franz Ferdinand atiborrados de anfetaminas... "pero lo cierto es que recogían muchas otras influencias como B-52 's , Talking Heads, Gang Of Four, Pere Ubu, Chrome, neue deutsche welle de Palais schaumburg y Brian Eno's "Here Come The Warm Jets", Devo, Elli et Jacno, Aviador Dro, el material deZe Records o no wave. Todo ello convenientemente reciclado y adaptado a esa filosofía nu rave que, al fin y al cabo,encaja a la perfección con el espíritu de la movida y de una ciudad tan excesiva, colorista y barroca como Madrid", dijo Luis Lles, periodista del la revista musical española, ROCKDELUX(RDL)

Han tocado festivales como el Primavera Sound de Barcelona 2004, el Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2006, e incluso en el Sónar 98 cuando se hacían llamar "Microaventuras",  y compartido escenario con Silver Apples, Lydia Lunch, Chicks on Speed, the Sixteens, Kap Bambino, Yelle, Yann Tiersen, Editors, Tricky, Humbert Humbert, Ginferno, Silverio entre otros tantos...Fueron los Pinchadiscos Albiesos 2008 y 2009 en el FIB (Festival Internacional de Benicassim). Y en México tocaron en el MUAC(Museo de Arte Contemporáneo MEXDF), Faro de Oriente, en la Merced el día de la música, en La Galería del Casino Metropolitano...



Líneas Albiés, born in Madrid in 2003, is one of the most personal and funny bands of the current madrilian underground scene, living nowadays in Mexico City. Pablo Pómez, Marieta Rabieta did publish their first record in 2004, "Confusion", and in november 2007 they have released their second record. "El Taxidermista" is full of jumpy pop songs, hysterical post-punk and free-jazz attempts. The spanish press has defined them as Frand Ferdinand on speed, but the truth is that they gather much more influences like B-52 's , Talking Heads, Gang Of Four, neue deutsche welle de Palais schaumburg and Brian Eno's "Here Come The Warm Jets", as well as Devo, Elli et Jacno, Aviador Dro, Ze Records stuff or no wave. All conveniently recycled and adapted to that nu rave philosphy that, in the end, fits perfectly with the "movida" spirit and this excesive and barroque city that Madrid is, said Luis Lles, journalist from ROCKDELUX.

They've played in such important festival as PRIMAVERA SOUND BARCELONA in 2004 and FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE BENICASSIM in 2006 and they shared scene with artists like Silver Apples, Lydia Lunch, Chicks on Speed, the Sixteens, Kap Bambino, Yelle, Yann Tiersen, Editors, Tricky, Silverio, Humbert Humbert Ginferno, among others... Furthermore, they were the Pinchadiscos Albiesos and in 2008 and 2009 they at FIB, Festival Internacional de Benicassim. In Mexico, they have played in Faro de Oriente, International music day, MUAC/UNAM (UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA DE MEXICO)
NEW ALBUM!!!



Athena Reich is a Canadian-American actor, writer, singer/songwriter, and Lady Gaga impersonator. Athena's journey to conceive using in vitro fertilisation is documented in the Emmy nominated film Vegas Baby.

With influences ranging from Wayne Shorter to Levon Helm to J Dilla, The Worst Pop Band Ever is a Toronto based quintet that tries to combine a love of improvisational jazz and indie pop.  Featuring two Juno award winners, the members of the WPBE have worked with a who's who of Canadian and international musicians, including Feist, Blue Rodeo, Quique Escamilla and the Shuffle Demons. Together, whether it be blending acoustic bass with turntables or analog synths with the saxophone, the WPBE sets out to twist and bend both originals and covers, straddling genres and butting heads with expectation. 

The band has delighted audiences across North America in packed and festivals from Chicago to St. Johns to Vancouver Island. In fact, they were called “highlights of the festival ” at the 2012 TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival, were showcased in Canadian Musician Magazine and shortlisted in NOW Toronto’s Soundclash competition. They’ve also shared stages with the Bad Plus, Happy Apple, Jeff Parker, Elizabeth Shepherd, and Rich Underhill. Their 3 CDs have met critical acclaim and were featured on All About Jazz, the Toronto Star, CBC, CKUA, CIUT, CFCR, Jazz FM, Something Else and reached as high as #28 on Earshot and #1 on CIUT. Their music has also been used for film and videos for the NFB, the UN and even a Disney Pilot. Their latest album, “Blackout” features work inspired by the Great Northeastern Blackout of 2003.

The music's fresh, may appeal to pop lovers but assuredly to jazzers keen on a kind of driven fluency as genre stylings are examined, discarded and reworked.
(Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star)

Sometimes Things Go Wrong (and other songs we shouldn?t play)? recorded live at the Cellar in Vancouver in 2011, as ??music for people, whether they dig jazz or not. The group delivers a set that cares less about genres? just a tight band playing with substance and feeling for an appreciative audience. (Mark Turner, allaboutjazz.com).  

The Worst Pop Band Ever is the total package - great compositions, unique covers and standup-worthy comedic banter...the group?s two-set night at The Winchester Kitchen was a highlight of the [2012 TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz] festival.
 (Mike Deicont, torontojazz.com)

The 2nd Worst Tour Ever (video) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WVSZ9b48T0&feature=plcp 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWs4PIWP2-s&feature=plcp 

Interview video 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3BE9hOaSTs 

THE WORST TOUR EVER (Video) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dHninj934s&feature=plcp

ずっと趣味で楽曲を作ってきました。人の声、そして歌が伝えることのできる力に魅力を感じ、ハーモニーを大切にした歌作りをしています。ジャンルは、ロック、ポップス、合唱、R&B、JAZZ　といったところでなんでもありです。サウンドクラウドという発表の場を知って、数曲を掲載させていただきました。私自身はソングライターでボーカリストではありませんが、これらのデモソングは、DTMによる自分の多重録音で作成しています。どなたか歌ってくださる方を探しています。ご意見、ご感想などいただければとても嬉しいです。よろしくお願いします。
YouTube　にも数曲をアップしています。
Music has been made from my life work for a long time. I believe the power and charm of human voices  and vocal songs, then I usually make songs with various human harmonies. Rock, pops, the chorus, R&B, and JAZZ any genre I love. I found the websight " Sound Cloud", and decided to publish some of my songs. I make these demonstration songs by its overdub by DTM. Because I am not a  vocalist, I look for someone who could sing my songs. If the opinion and the impression, etc. can be gotten, it is very glad. My best regards. 
Please check up the YouTube!!

this is my first album RPM1, it's for the RPM challenge. The RPM challenge is to make a new album in the month of february. I chose to do everything except the lead guitar on two tracks, Thanks wick.  I had no idea what I was getting myself into.  So 
difficult but rewarding. I hope you enjoy

DJ Ferando

Birth name: Maurice Ferando
Born: Adonis, Lebanon - 8 April 1982
Origin: Corsica, France 
Base: Dubai, UAE
Genres: Electronic Dance Music (EDM), Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM)
Occupations: DJ, Remixer
Years active: 1997 – present 
Website: www.djferando.com 
Mobile: 00971507394081

PERSONAL LIFE

DJ Ferando was born in Adonis, Lebanon on April 8, 1982. He finished high school in 1999, and studied computer programming in Beirut. Ferando had always the dream to become a DJ and make people dance. At the age of 16, he joined Fame FM as a music editor and jingle-maker assistant with DJ Eddy, to begin playing on air after that. Starting out as a radio DJ, he progressed to the club scene for a three nights a week club DJ, learning and perfecting his craft. Ferando always strives for music production after experiencing the art of remixing, multitrack recording, sampling and sound collaging. Beatmaking was also one of his best music skills. He has always had an enthusiastic interest in music and technology. These interests combine perfectly for DJing but expand to encompass a whole range of possibilities including writing and recording dance tracks & music production. «I can feel the music running through my veins... I can't live without it!», he says. 

GENRES PLAYED

Electronic Dance Music (EDM): DJ Ferando does many different types of gigs, from lounge bars to discothèques and nightclubs, although he prefers to play Electronic Dance Music at large events. His EDM archive consists of House (Progressive house, Electro house, Tech house, Funky house) and Trance (Progressive trance, Acid trance, Hard trance).
Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM): As a Middle Eastern-born fellow, he mixes very well most of all genres of Middle Eastern CCM like Arabic pop, Arabic electronica (Oriental Beats), Egyptian hip hop, Dabke, Khaliji, Raï, Sharki (Belly Dancing tunes), Oriental Lounge/Chillout, Iranian pop and Turkish pop. His CCM archive consists of music from countries like Lebanon, Egypt, Gulf countries, Turkey, India, Iran, Greece, and Morocco. 
However, DJ Ferando is perfectly comfortable playing all other genres of CCM like: Lounge/Chillout, Contemporary R&B, Reggaeton, Latin, Oldies, Rock, Pop, Beach music (blues, jazz, reggae, rock and roll), and Russian House, R&B and Pop, all depending upon the venue and ambiance.

VENUES PLAYED

*1997 - 1998: resident DJ @ Malibu Night Club, Jounieh, Lebanon
Crowd: 50+ | Music genres: Disco, R&B, Garage, Rave, Latin, Beach music, Arabic pop

*1998 - 1999: Resident DJ @ Crazy Night Club, Kaslik, Lebanon
Crowd: 100+ | Music genres: House, Trance, Rave

*1999 - 2003: Resident DJ @ Swan Night Club, Jounieh, Lebanon
Crowd: 100+ | Music genres: House, Trance, Arabic house & pop, Russian house & pop, Greek pop, Turkish pop

An outstanding successful event took place in June 2008, where DJ Ferando was invited to play at an open-air concert in Omsk, Russia for about 300 EDM lovers.

In Dubai, UAE, he played in Ciro's Pomodoro at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai Ciro's Pomodoro at Al Diar Capital Hotel, Abu Dhabi, Enigma at Al Raha Beach Hotel, Abu Dhabi, and SAX at Le Royal Meridien, Abu Dhabi, including many one-off venues and private parties at famous pubs, wedding parties, birthdays and others.

PLAYED ALONGSIDE

Ferando played alongside DJ Giorgio (Lebanon-Dubai), DJ Martin (Lebanon), DJ Richie (Lebanon), DJ Woo (Russia), DJ Butcher B (Russia), DJ Martino Ray (Russia), DJ Greenears (Russia), among others.

SKILLS

Ferando has got a proven experience in music editing softwares like Sony Sound Forge, Sonic Foundry Acid Style & Acid Pro, Adobe Soundbooth, WavePad Sound Editor, Adobe Audition, Steinberg Wavelab, and music production softwares as well, like FL Studio, Reason, Ableton Live. 

LANGUAGES

Ferando speaks fluently four languages, namely Arabic, English, Russian, and French.

In the 25+ years Janet Lansbury has worked with children and parents, she's learned a lot. She's here to share it with you. Each episode of Unruffled addresses a reader's parenting issue through the lens of Janet's respectful parenting philosophy, consistently offering a perspective shift that ultimately frees parents of the need for scripts, strategies, tricks, and tactics. 

Janet is a parenting author and consultant whose website (JanetLansbury.com) is visited by millions of readers annually.  Her work informs, inspires, and supports caregivers of infants and toddlers across the globe, helping to create authentic relationships of respect, trust, and love. Her best-selling books “No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline without Shame” and "Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting" are available in all formats at  Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and free at Audible (https://adbl.co/2OBVztZ) with a trial subscription.  Episodes of "Sessions," a collection of intimate recorded phone consultations with parents, are available exclusively at SessionsAudio.com.

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