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Syntage the voice behind the newly release album "venuslevitating" sits down with the people at Artistopia and shares a little about the man behind the mask.

Metalunderground.com has signed on as a sponsor of local Parkville, Maryland alternative-metal band Forwardhead's release party concert and forthcoming worldwide tour.

This summer of phenomenal release for Number 1's CD Collections, WikiMusicGuide comes up with a tribute to the artists whose songs have been included in these album collections.

Syntage took his time with the creation of “venuslevitating” and pushed its release back until according to him “the universe said it was a go.” Concurrent with the release of the album there are a series of writing’s titled “Passages of a Dark Angel Vol. 1” and a succession of poems inspired by Lao Tzu. Track 17 of “venuslevitating” gives the listener an introduction to these writings that can be viewed at syntage.dakishimete.net.

Cookie Cutter Girl has been awarded the coveted ASCAP scholarship for a remarkable 3rd year in a row. The Pop Superhero is alerting all her fellow independent songwriters to join at ASCAP.com and apply for the monetary music award, whose deadline is June 1st. The award is given to independent songwriters whose airplay and live performances "fall through the cracks" of ASCAP'S royalty payment reporting system. The amount of each award varies by the number of live performances, songs written, and radio airplay received. Cookie Cutter Girl is honored to have been selected for this award every year since she joined ASCAP.

Atlanta engineer and producer, Robin Mays, is releasing her debut singles “Push It” and “Real” on Audioscope Recordings. Her upcoming album “ELEMENT114: A Social Experiment”, promises to be thought provoking and controversial.

M. Loring Communications, LLC announced that Los Angeles-based indie rock band Vintage has signed on for their services. Vintage features the unique talents of: Ben Carter (lead vocals), Shaughn Kennedy (bass, back up vocals), Stephen Limbaugh (piano, trumpet), Nadir Maraschin (drums) and Brandon Sweeney (guitar and back up vocals).

Director Shane Drake is already set to start shooting his new music video for the buzzworthy band Say Anything’s new track, “Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too” from Clive Davis’ label, J Records. The shoot is set for a total of two days and will be on location in Van Nuys. Drake just finished shooting a video for the band The Higher last week in Las Vegas, and in the midst of editing, he is already preparing for a new shoot.

Red Van Pictures owner, Shane Drake, is currently in Las Vegas shooting the last day of his new music video for Epitaph Records’ rock band The Higher’s new track “Insurance.”

His latest backup band, the Soul Generals, thrashed on, playing as if they were in one of his jam-packed concerts. The crowd cheered and danced to his hits like “Soul Power” and “I Feel Good,” like he himself were singing for them right then and there. If it were someone else’s funeral, it wouldn’t be this funky. For his fans did not just come to mourn his death, they also came to celebrate his life and his music. He is James Brown, “The Godfather of Soul.” He was 73.

Children’s singer/songwriter Corey Leland, is set to appear at the Civic Arts Plaza on January 17, 2007 for a matinee showing of A Kid’s Life musical. The A Kid’s Life musical is built on lyrics and music written by Corey Leland. The musical-- produced by director Keith Markinson, just started its first U.S. tour on December 27, 2006. Presented by Community Educational Entertainment, Inc., it is an uplifting show that teaches children respect for the environment, self-esteem, and kindness to animals and each other. Filled with upbeat music (songs like "When I Grow Up I Wanna Be Happy"), entertaining dancing and adorable characters—parents and children both will leave feeling inspired by the message within the music. A Kid’s Life is a wholesome show perfect for the age range of three to six-- but as the theme song states it is "a show that's just for kids, no matter what your age."

WikiMusicGuide proved once again that it is not just for musicians but for anything related to music as well, by featuring the site of the Indie Bible as Site of the Week at http://www.wikimusicguide.com/.

For anyone who has ever searched for event tickets, watched ticket prices skyrocket or just didn't hear about an event until it was too late, help has arrived. Ticketwood.com (http://www.Ticketwood.com), a new comparison search engine, is now available to ensure that visitors never miss another concert, sporting event, play, movie and more.

The Red Light Riot’s debut release "War and Ribbons of Euphoria" is bringing sexy back to Canadian rock music.

ifrogz™ today announced the launch of the Bullfrog™, its most rugged silicone iPod™ case yet. The Bullfrog, available in late January 2007 at www.ifrogz.com, maintains the ifrogz tradition of style and quality with silicone even thicker than that of the original ifrogz case to provide exceptional protection for iPods.

ifrogz™ today announced that it is now offering its extremely popular, ultra-customizable silicone iPod cases in brand new multi-packs that provide iPod™ lovers with 30 different cases in one package.

ifrogz™, creator of the hugely popular ifrogz custom iPod™ cases, today announced that it is now bundling its Tadpole video iPod case for kids with child-size headphones. The bundle will be available in late January 2007 online at www.ifrogz.com.

This FREE gift is a gift from the producers of the cool new Christ centered movie “The Town That Outlawed Christmas”, the movie where the song “What Christmas Really Means” originated.

The ZVUE™ 250, the next generation value-priced personal media player (PMP) from HandHeld Entertainment™ (NASDAQ: ZVUE, ZVUEW), is now shipping and is available for purchase online at Amazon.com and Wal-Mart.com and in selected Wal-Mart stores throughout the United States.

This week the Small Business Netcast’s panel, consisting of Daniel Jones, Todd Lohenry and Heather Blish will be joined by Michael Rabinovici who is the Co-Founder of Occasional Words (http://www.occasionalwords.com). Mr. Rabinovici will be discussing his company and how their services can help small business owners and employees conquer one of the most pervasive feats suffered by most people, public speaking.

ifrogz today announced that its signature custom iPod cases - which offer a truly infinite number of ways to individualize your iPod - have been named the No. 3 holiday gift for "Tech-Lovin' Teens" by Yahoo! Tech. The complete list can be found at http://tech.yahoo.com/hw/gifts-for-tech-lovin-teens/198982.

Cookie Cutter Girl, Pop Superhero, adopts a canine crime-fighting companion in her Maltese dog: "Lil' Stinker." Don't let his small size fool you, this Service Dog is 4lbs and an attitude BIG enough to keep the Pop Superhero's hands full! Do *you* want to adopt a toy dog of your own? Holiday Toy Dog Fever has Shoppers Rushing to Adopt a Maltipoo at Build-A-Bear. Discover your "Inner Superhero," hear CCG's latest Girl Power Pop CD & read about issue #1 of her comic book: "Cookie Cutter Girl: POP SUPERHERO" today at CookieCutterGirl.com. See fun photos of CCG's furry friend at: http://www.cookiecuttergirl.com/photogallery.htm

"Cookie Cutter Girl," is a Pop Superhero for our times who packs her Girl Power Pop with a punch while freeing women from the mold in which society holds them captive. Rolling Stone called Cookie Cutter Girl's song, "Pain," "Nashville's Version of Fiona Apple." The Pop Superhero takes her job very seriously. In addition to making great Power Pop music, CCG helps people start a positive energy cycle in their lives by looking deep within themselves and finding their Super Powers. Look for Cookie Cutter Girl in "Music Connection" magazine this Dec. and on the cover of the "Indie Bible" for 2007. Who is *your* Inner Superhero? Find out today at CookieCutterGirl.com.

HandHeld Entertainment™ (NASDAQ: ZVUE, ZVUEW) today announced its ZVUE™ MP3 Player – the company’s first MP3 player – will be in selected Wal-Mart stores and selected InMotion Entertainment stores throughout the United States starting Tuesday, December 5.