Ezcapade
On August 30th 2010, prodigious new pop/dance phenomenon Ezcapade release their inaugural single When The Beat Drops.
Released through Transmission Recordings, When The Beat Drops encompasses an eccentric profusion of stirring melodies and pounding beats, resulting in a track bursting with complete sophistication and absolute conviction. The extraordinary vocals of Lirola combined with a ridiculous cornucopia of dirty synths, brings the debut single to the masses. Dance arenas will swell with delight and chart lovers spanning the globe will indulge the moment this addictive track is let loose.
When The Beat Drops is now set for release. It is to be adored, relished and most importantly enjoyed…..to the absolute max!
Watch the accompanying video here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMXfD-vQ5ng
The Dirty Tees
Alternative electro duo The Dirty Tees proudly announce the release of their debut single Where We Are in the UK this Summer. Available exclusively through iTunes on August 30th 2010 this inaugural track from the Canadian pair is now fully primed and set to explode into the ears of revellers spanning the globe.
Famed for their outrageously endearing remix collaborations with the likes of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, La Roux, Phoenix and Two Door Cinema Club the duo regularly top the charts of the illustrious Hype Machine.
Forthcoming single Where We Are encompasses the sumptuous vocals of Freeman alongside a whole host of eccentric trance synths, stirring melodies and gritty house lead beats. Made out of their dorm room at the University of Western Ontario this alt. pop mash-up is raring to drop.
http://www.thedirtyteesmusic.com
Laura Steel
Already a huge success independently and voted ‘One to Watch’ by internet giants Tiscali, Laura Steel is a fiercely dedicated performer and songwriter who has shared stages with the likes of Pixie Lott and Diana Vickers, and performed to over 250,000 people in the UK and US in 2009. A skilled songwriter and lyricist, Laura writes the majority of her own material, and is fully involved in the creative process from designing her own artwork through to crafting her own unique personal style.
Having recently walked the catwalk for renowned celebrity stylist Jonny Blue Eyes (Beth Ditto, Klaxons, Noisettes) Laura’s style is as attention-grabbing as her sound is electrifying. In 2009 Laura was endorsed by celebrity fashion powerhouse Lipsy, the first unsigned artist to receive this level of support from the brand, and has also received unrivalled support from pro-audio brand Sennheiser, who endorse a limited number of hugely successful acts, including Pink and Natalie Imbruglia.
Laura’s vibrant single Feedback is guaranteed to set dancefloors on fire. Released on August 2nd it will be available across all major download platforms.
www.myspace.com/laurasteelmusic
Unicorn Kid
Unicorn Kid is …. ‘An inspiring and astonishing artist who’s quickly turning folks into fans at an astonishing and deserving rate.’- Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1
Oli Sabin, a.k.a. Unicorn Kid, has been getting plenty of attention from various corners of the media and club goers everywhere. His debut single features 3 tracks, A-Side ‘Lion Hat’ is a disco bag of goodness that has knocked the winter blues into 2010. It also comes with 2 b-sides in the form of ‘Goodbye’ and ‘8 Bytes’. Not only are the 3 tracks recorded and produced solely by Unicorn Kid, he also does all the artwork himself.
For ‘ Lion Hat’ revolutionary technology company Popmorphic have teamed up with the equally innovative Unicorn Kid to create the world’s first interactive music video that is also a game.The video /game has been created using Popmorphic’s pioneering and unique patented polymorphic technology – a revolutionary new way of making and viewing music videos.
Popmorphic is the world’s first morphic player which enables fans to view their favorite acts in a totally different way, thanks to their pioneering polymorphic technology. Their designated media player allows the same video to be viewed in more than a trillion different ways!
Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne, the much-loved trio who soundtracked London in the nineties, will have their career, in all its multi layered, multi coloured glory reviewed on London Conversations a complete, concise Very Best Of collection out September 29th. Pulling together 35 songs from an 18 year old odyssey, across several different record labels, London Conversations travels from blissful baggy ecstasy through breakbeat rap (Filthy), proto Britpop and early folk tronica, to 21st century pop and beyond. Its the secret history of the city that they love. A Star PR are conducting a regional press campaign for this exciting release.
Louie Vega
Grammy Award winning Super DJ Louie Vega is set to fire us up this spring with a sensational line up of sexy floor-fillers with his new concept album ‘Lust’. One of the world’s hottest and innovative DJs – Vega has teamed up with rising star of the visual art world Jonas Larsson to fuse erotic photography with delectable dance beats. A Star PR have been hired to implement an innovative print and online press campaign for this unique collaboration.
Alec Empire
Uber cool German cult legend and ex Atari Teenage Riot-eer returns after a 5 year hiatus with a brand new album, a brand new record label and a brand new sound. Aptly titled, The Golden Foretaste of Heaven, Empire does away with the shout along sloganisms often found in his past releases in favour of nu electro, Gary Numan-esque tunes. Plugging it as the new sound of Berlin, A Star PR was brought on board to execute a profile raising PR campaign for both print and online, which saw Alec grace the pages of The Guardian, The Independent, NME and DJ Magazine.
Deadmau5
Flavour of the moment and producer/DJ extraordinaire, Deadmau5 AKA Joel Zimmerman, digs deep and goes back to his roots with 10 scintillating unreleased electro-tinged gems from Deadmau5s freshman label, Play Records. Now with Deadmau5 riding high on the A list circuit, getting splashed on the covers of magazine and packing it out at the worlds largest clubs, Deadmau5 at Play is a timely reminder of a talent discovered and music that was well ahead of its time. The unmixed LP features club favourites like Faxing Berlin and Vanishing Point. Also included in the package are Deadmau5s collaborations with Play Records founder and owner, Melleefresh. A Star PR was brought on board for a full print and online campaign.
Tah Mac
Hip Hop’s best kept secret returns with brand new album and sound. Tah Macs latest full length effort features a veritable A List of old school talent and rising stars. No stranger to quality and style, the man from NYC has secured the likes Mutya Buena, C.A.S.H (Ceelo Green from Gnarls Barkley) to give the album a knockout punch. With a decade of experience under his belt, Tah has worked with diverse array of artists from Erick Sermon, Javine, Ciara, Onyx, Leona Lewis, Redman and Aretha Franklin to The Charlatans. To orchestrate his comeback, Tah has got A Star PR on broad for a high profile press and online campaign and he means business.
Black Britanyaa
East London Hip Hop crew Black Britanyaa release their debut album, The Windrush Volume 2, which pays tribute to the musical traditions and legacies of past UK pioneers in Black music. The release of the album bears historical significance as it coincides with the 60th anniversary of the SS Empire Windrush landing at Tilbury Docks. This conceptual album runs like an anthropology of Black British music, and the group guide you through that musical journey with social insight and personal honesty. A Star PR was brought on broad for a full online and digital awareness raising campaign.