TV Heart Attack Release QR Code-Enabled Remix
Nov1912:40 AM
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TV Heart Attack have just released a very unique free download on their website. In fact, it's so unique that I've never heard of any other band doing anything like it before.
And it's fucking brilliiant.
I'm not kidding. It's Nine Inch Nails brilliant.
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Buzz Band Columbia Release Album via The Pirate Party
Nov1809:42 AM
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It's a wet and depressing West Coast kind of day over here in Vancouver, pretty typical for November. So I'm sitting here sipping away on my third mug of coffee and thinking to myself, "What could we do at Thorny Bleeder Records to help brighten up everyone's day a little and spread some love on this dark and dreary day?"
And then it hit me...Free Music!
So I quickly got in touch with Kevin Schallie, singer for buzz band Columbia, who just happen to be one of the bands I'm managing. "Dude. Free music. Let's put your album out there for the whole world to listen to man...are you in?"
"Dude! Thumbs up man! Free the music and the fans will follow!"
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10 Ways To Make The Most Out Of Social Media
Nov1707:47 PM
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I've mentioned it before on these pages, but it needs repeating...as an artist, you are an entrerpreneur. And as an entrepreneurial business, marketing is one of your biggest hurdles. It's marketing that brings fans to your website, to your concerts, and ultimately end up buying your music and t-shirts.
So what's your marketing plan? What are you doing online to get noticed and to spread your personal brand? And perhaps even more importantly, how are you delivering that message?
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Just Released! Ross Neilsen 'Early Grave'
Nov1607:07 PM
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MP3: Ross Neilsen - Back For More
Tuesday, November 17th brings us the official release date for Ross Neilsen and his blistering slab of blues-rawk, the critically acclaimed 'Early Grave' album.
So don't delay and download the album from any digital store, or find it on the shelf of your favourite Canadian music store to hear for yourself what all the buzz is about with this smoking hot blues phenom.
Ross and his band the Sufferin' Bastards are in the middle of yet another national Canadian tour in support of the record, and the momentum just keeps picking up steam with each and every gig they play.
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CMJ Artist Spotlight on TV Heart Attack
Nov1607:06 PM
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We're chuffed to bits over here at Thorny Bleeder and The Bleeder Blog these days. The goods news just keeps rolling in on a weekly basis for our artists. We just got word this afternoon that CMJ (College Music Journal), the industry bible for emerging artists, has just selected our good friends in TV Heart Attack for this week's CMJ Artist Spotlight.
This has landed the band on the home page of both CMJ.com and Sonicbids.com for the entire week, in addition to putting them in the running for an upcoming artist feature in the printed version of CMJ.
Not only is this exposing the band to a slew of new fans but it's also showcasing the group to key tastemakers in the music industry from booking agents, concert promoters, and radio programmers.
Congrats to TV Heart Attack on their continued success!
PS - the official video for AO is coming soon! We can't wait for everyone to see this mini-masterpiece...Click To Read More...
NEW Radio Interview With Art Of Dying
Nov1402:15 PM
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Tune in to CFOX 99.3 FM on Monday, November 16, between 3-5 PM Pacific to hear a brand new interview with Jonny from Art Of Dying and DJ extraordinaire Todd Hancock.
Excitement is building up around Art Of Dying thanks to Get Thru This being the theme song for the upcoming WWE: Survivor Series. Check out the new trailer below that's now being pumped up in anticipation for the big event...
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The Bleeder Blog Joins Mog Music Network
Nov1310:21 PM
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Hey guess what? The Bleeder Blog has just joined The MOG Music Network!
If you haven't heard of MOG before, it's a social community that combines the Top 300 music blogs from around the internet, all in one place. They have millions of visitors every month and are rated as one of the Top 10 most visited music sites on the web.
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My Solution To Save The Music Industry
Nov1311:37 AM
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The music industry's money, energy, passion and creativity would be better spent trying to improve upon the user experience of file sharing rather than fighting it through legislation.
Focus on what the music consumer really wants, and deliver it, blowing away any and all expectations.
The businesss needs to out-think the freebie alternatives, create something new that can't be replicated through file sharing, and then monetize that new technology through a paid monthly service.
No, I'm not talking about another iTunes clone. That's boring. And while I do love Spotify, it can become boring as well since there's no Recommendation Engine to encourage new music discoveries. And there's no graphics to to entertain the ADHD kids.
The answer lies within existing technologies which we can morph and create something with. Something new that...
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New Music Featured On Web Series 'The Vetala'
Nov1311:37 AM
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Today, Friday the 13th, marks the official launch of a really cool new web series called The Vetala. It's a supernatural thriller about a hostile, conflicted spirit from the pages of Sanskrit mythology, and the succession of people it travels through.
The first three episodes of The Vetala are now online at www.thevetala.com. Check them out, I think you'll be impressed. Sign up for updates and join them on Facebook for news, production pics, credits, etc. Future episodes will follow on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout November & December.
So why am I talking about it here on The Bleeder Blog? Well, it happens to feature some new music from Art Of Dying and a new solo track from Jonny Hetherington.
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Shore 104 FM Adds Scott Valentine Track
Nov1207:01 PM
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Breaking Thorny Bleeder news: Shore 104 FM in Vancouver has just added the amazing track 'Forgotten' by Scott Valentine Presents into daily rotation!
Vancouver's newest music station focusses on Roots, Rock & Rhytm and is a much needed breath of fresh air in the local music scene.
So now we're putting a call out to all of the Scott Valentine Presents fans to send Shore 104 your feedback via telephone, email, Facebook, or Twitter. Your positive feedback can help get take this song to the next level. Together we can make Scott Valentine the next big buzz to come out of the amazing Vancouver music scene...
Contact Shore 104 FM
Phone: (604) 280-104
Email: heydude@shore104.com
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Columbia Tour Video Blogs
Nov0911:53 AM
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In case you're not following Thorny Bleeder on Twitter or Facebook (shame on you), you've probably missed out on a few things you'd really dig.
For example, check out these brand new tour video blogs from Columbia as they tour down the West Coast of America...
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Global Treaty Could Throw Filesharers Off Internet
Nov0612:54 PM
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"Leaked details of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement being negotiated in secret by most of the world's largest economies suggest Internet file-sharers could be blocked from accessing the Internet if they are repeatedly accused of sharing copyrighted material, say media and digital-rights watchdogs."
(Source: http://rawstory.com/2009/11/global-treaty-three-strikes/)
This is wrong. So very, very wrong. And this is why I'm...
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WWE Theme Song by Art Of Dying
Nov0210:43 AM
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We've seen Art Of Dying's career develop quite organically over the past few years, which is exactly what an artist needs to do these days. If you become a huge hit right out of the box, the chances are stacked against you that you'll fade into obscurity just as quickly.
But with Art Of Dying, things have always developed on a very natural path, earning new fans one at a time. And now, the next step in the evolution of the band and their growing audience...an official WWE theme song! What more could a rock band want? Well, besides being on Guitar Hero of course.
Check out the official WWE site here: http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/
And if you're into some WWE action, make sure we check out this special event:
Ross Neilsen Nominated For Maple Blues Award
Oct3111:08 AM
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Our Halloween hearts are filled with pride as we announce that Ross Neilsen has just been nominated as Best New Artist for a Maple Blues Award. We couldn't agree more with the nomination as Ross Neilsen and his Sufferin' Bastards are without a doubt one of the hardest working blues acts in this country, playing upwards of 200 self-booked shows a year.
To read Ross's take on the nomination, visit his Global Domination Blog here: http://rossneilsen.blogspot.com/2009/10/maple-blues-nomination.html
This nomination couldn't come at a better time as we here at Thorny Bleeder Records will be officially releasing the amazing Ross Neilsen album, Early Grave, on November 17, worldwide.
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