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Bands, performers and songwriters
Requests for articles about bands, performers and songwriters are on a separate page, and should be added there.
Classical composers
Requests for articles about classical composers are on a separate page, and should be added there.
Dean Burry - Canadian composer; wrote the operas A Creature of Habit, Pandora's Locker, Isis and the Seven Scorpions, The Vinland Traveller, The Hobbit,The Brothers Grimm, Shanawdithit, and Unto the Earth: Vignettes of a War; [2]
Seymour Lipkin - conductor and pianist; teacher, Juilliard and Curtis; previously New York Philharmonic assistant conductor, music director of Long Island Symphony and the Joffrey Ballet
Bryan Odell - American music journalist; founder, YouTube channel BryanStars
Chet Flippo - Rolling Stone contributor; frequent writer of liner notes
Dan Blackman - disc jockey, B101-WBEB-FM in Philadelphia, PA; ommon voice in PA/NJ/DE commercials; [16]
Dave Stelfox - British music critic, journalist and DJ; specialises in roughneck rap, bashment and deep house with a funky twist
Ed Ochs - American music journalist; former Billboard magazine special issues editor
Erik Thureson - American music editor, journalist, and photographer at BestMusicLive; [17]
Francis O. Leach, D.M.A. - The Dances for Solo Piano of Paul Creston: A Pedagogical and Performance Overview (University of Oklahoma dissertation, 1994)
Fuzz Box Girl - YouTube personality who reviews and demos a large amount of musical equipment; she has been gaining a large amount of popularity; [18]
Guy Dammann, Classical music critic and commentator, academic. Writes mainly for The Guardian. Also writes for The Observer, New Statesman, Economist [19]
Helmut Kallmann - Canadian Music Historian. Head of the music division for The National Library of Canadian and chair of the Canadian Musical Heritage Society. Supervisor for the CBC music library and co-editor of the Canadian Encyclopedia of Music.
Ian McCann NME/Q/Face writer and reggae author and sleevenote writer
Karl Wilson Gehrkens - U.S. music teacher and author of several books on music and teaching. 1882-1975.
Liv Simister - seventeen year old creator/writer of Planet Stereo, a website dedicated to promoting musicians (wix.com/planetstereo/music) as well as a writer for the New Jersey-based indie-magazine "Danny Says!" (dannysayszine.tumblr.com).
Lynn Roberts Creator, editor and contributor to for folks sake music website; [20]
Memphis Jones - American music journalist, singer, and all about Memphis music, history, & culture
Mike Maxheat Mosley - Known as MaD MaX from Akron, Ohio is the Director of Operations, Audio Video Engineer, Webmaster, PR Specialist, Radio DJ, Remix Specialist, Motivational Speaker, Program Director, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Recording Engineer, Digital Music Editor, Music Arranger, Multi-Instrument Musician Producer, Underground Music Ambassador and the lead performer for M3 Records Ohio with a B.A. in Media Production and a minor in Pre Law from the University of Akron. Co-founder of M3 Records Ohio and the internationally syndicated Pro Flow Fa-Sho Show radio program on Pro Flow Radio.
Moxie and Mayhem - Music blog with emphasis on indie, folk, and alternative. Interviews up-and-coming bands, reports music news, and reviews CDS. Growing gathering. [30][31]
Obscure Sound - A website that chronicles Indie Music and provides critiques. [32]
Pinpoint Music – music webzine; focuses on music reviews and live concerts; features include professional music videos (both live and set) and photography; [33]
Pop 'Stache – A Chicago-based online music journalism publication. Their motto reads, "at Pop 'Stache, we get off on music." [34]]
Tourdates.Co.UK - social community for signed and unsigned artists in the UK and abroad; over 10k artist profiles, the UK's original unsigned chart; site hosts content for LondonTourdates magazine
The requests are disambiguated in two forms; requests for mean we have no content and should, requests from mean the main article has a disproportionately large discography that should be split from the article to stand alone.
Jumpin' Chupacabra Fest - Orange County, California-based music and arts festival; focused on giving the public access to cheap and easily accessible shows and performances
Basement Soul - A sub-genre of rock that blends elements of indie-rock, soul, crooner songs, pop, and garage. Significant features include hyper-compressed vocals, floor-tom heavy drumming, and noisy, jangly guitars (typically distorted Telecasters run through tube amps with the treble cranked and the reverb maxed out). Lyrical content runs on a spectrum between posi-core (life-affiriming, community-oriented, socially-conscious) and emo (self-effacing, personal stories, unrequited love...). Often induces dancing. The groups involved typically play basement shows, house parties, and smaller dive-bars. Some influences include early, more spasmodic Bright Eyes albums, Machine Go Boom, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Violent Femmes, and The Dead Milkmen, although the term was never applied to these acts during their heyday. Today's basement soul has few, if any, emblematic acts.
Beat Jazz - New genre with its own instrumentation recently demoed at TED: [62] Blog here: [63] You tube (and proof of adoption): [64]
Contemporary Andalusian - traditional Moorish-Andalusian music in contemporary composition, like Piazzola's nuevo tango. Started in 1980s Spain and defined by the Al Andalus Ensemble of Tarik & Julia Banzi (www.Andalus.com)
Gaijin-Rock A somewhat new kind of rock. It is a mix of modern Japanese culture with American or English Rock. Area 11, is the first and only Gaijin-Rock band right now, but it has a great deal of fame since it has signed a contract with The Yogscast and their 1st and only Gaijin-Rock album right now is in place 52 in iTunes top 100 albums.
The genre - A sub-genre of mash-up (The style of multiple samples all from different artists and albums often with more than 5 artists per song an example of this is Girl Talk)
Guitar Indie - basically whats its about - what are fans like etc.
H–M
Hardstep (Dubstep) - a recently emerged subgenre of modern Dubstep that is apparently a fusion between Dubstep and Hard dance, and unfortunetely bears the same name as the Drum and bass subgenre, which emerged from the 1994 jungle/drum and bass scene. There has been some confusion in the existing article Hardstep (originally about the Drum and bass subgenre).
Haligh - arabic music from the persian gulf countries
Lao Qiang - "Old Tune", folk music from northern China, traditionally used to accompany puppet shows. Zhang Junmin is a musician steeped in this tradition. Kuhn, Anthony "A secret Folk Music Holds Firm in China", All Things Considered, NPR, 7/19/2013.
Negerpunk - Besides this being a legitimate word in at least two European languages; it is an early cultural description of World Music (or African Beats). And furthermore; a valid ID3 tag. A short note should at least be included solely on that regard. Interpretative political correctness or a fail attempt at being funny notwithstanding.
Nightcore - a sub-genre of trance or hardcore. Typically with increased tempo and vocal pitch with occasionally amplified bass lines. Very commonly fan made.
Quiet-core A musical genre originating from Europe and Britain. Usually described as a combination of folk and alt. rock. The term came to prominence with the 2003 Kings of Convenience album Quiet Is the New Loud. [[69]]
Rai'NB - a fusion of hip hop and Arabic music, vocals are usually done in French and Arabic. Possibly started in southern France.
Revmental - a genre made purely to rev a crowd, it was invented by the rock back Jagged Lies
Skinhead rock - redirect to Oi!, or is it something slightly different?
Tech Beat - A fast-paced UK-oriented Acid and Trance fusion with an Industrial feel and Psy Trance/Classical structures with a tempo range of around 150 - 155 BPM [Created in 2007 by Alex Romane/Urban Sunrise [70]].
underground heavy dance - dance music with heavy guitar and heavy drums, repetive minimalist base lines with frequently controversial subvervise lyrics
Jonathan Harnum - wrote "Basic Music Theory: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music", "Sound the Trumpet: How to Blow Your Own Horn", and "All About Trumpet: A Fun and Simple Guide to Playing Trumpet"
Latin chord progression - The "i bVII bVI V" chord progression (e.g., E-minor D-Major C-Major B-Major), routinely used in Latin American music. Please see Andalusian cadence which seems to be the origin of the Latin Progression.
Literalism (music) - late-20th-century method of composing music using physical representations of elements of musical composition to create everything from classical orchestral pieces to apparently formless moments of noise
Hawaii Youth Symphony - (http://hiyouthsymphony.org/) HYS is among the largest youth symphony programs in the country. Includes a Symphony Orchestra program (consisting of Youth Symphony I, Youth Symphony II, and Concert Orchestra) as well as an HYS Acadamy program (String Orchestra Program: Concert String Orchestra, String Orchestra Ensemble, Intermediate String Ensemble & Beginning String Ensemble; Also offers Music4kids Program and Boys and Girls Club Band). HYS also offers an intensive summer music program, the Pacific Music Institute, founded by Maestro Henry Miyamura, the revered conductor of Youth Symphony I.
The ASCAP Foundation - [75]; non-profit arts and culture non-profit foundation - legally separate from ASCAP - that gives out prestigious awards to budding songwriters that have gone on to become big stars (such as John Mayer and Lin-Manuel Miranda)as well as supporting music education and appreciation to underserved communities; [76]
Academy of St Cecilia - [77]; takes its name from the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, in effect the musicians' union in 17th-century Rome of which Corelli, Pasquini and Alessandro Scarlatti were members. Although the Academy covers all periods of music, the principal sphere of interest is early music, interpreted loosely as music dating before 1825. General Meetings (convocations) are held twice yearly. An admission ceremony is followed by a concert, recital or workshop. Members receive the Academy's journal, VOX, and a regular bulletin containing details of forthcoming events. Members are invited to submit articles for publication. The Academy is a social and learned society and not an examining body. From time to time the Chapter awards Honorary Fellowships in recognition of an individual's musical contribution.
Amati Studios - [78]; group of mid-range recording studios based all over the UK, which also provides famously cheap in-house mixing and mastering services
bandFIND.com - [80]; social utility for the entire music industry, from Joe to Pro. They are attempting to completely renovate the Music Industry. Providing a bridge between the analog business model (that has devastated the industry) and the digital music future.
Blues For Peace - [81]; organization dedicated to promoting blues music and awareness of the blues
Bluegrass Music Association of Canada (B.M.A.C.) [82] - The governing body for the preservation and promotion of Bluegrass and Oldtime music in Canada. This Association takes in All of Canada in these genres and is the only national body in Canada.
CanadaJams - Canada's Live Music Showcase - [83] - A cross section of the music scene in Canada, with video, audio, photographs, reviews and information on our artists, our venues, and our industry.
Chartburst[84] - Unique service which connects unsigned musicians with major record label A&R for record deal consideration and feedback.
Chicago Music Promotions[86] A social utility for the Entire music industry, to find Independent Musicians & Bands, also to check out Nightclub & Mix Djs in the midwest and Chicago Metro Region
ChristianMedia.ca - ChristianMedia.ca was a national community of CanadianChristians and an online database created by David M.R.D. Spencer in the year 2000. ChristianMedia.ca provided the history of Canadian Christians working, volunteering and ministering in music, radio, televison and media in Canada. Members continue to believe in Jesus Christ as the Messiah and Son of God. They are motivated to share the Good News through arts, media and music. References: "ChristianMedia.ca" David Spencer's Media Spin. 1 September 2009. 17 August 2010. [87] and "ChristianMedia.ca" Archive.org 17 August 2010 [88]
Diatribe Records[91] Ireland's largest record label for contemporary classical, jazz and electronic music. artists include Yurodny [92], Izumi Kimura [93] and Ian Wilson [94]
DoDIY.org - Longstanding and current list of DIY venues all over the world
Earn It Yourself - (EIY)[96][97] - E.I.Y.is an all-encompassing philosophy and musical movement that allows a band, company, or person to set his/her own goals and reach whatever level of success he/she desires, so long as they have achieved their success by sticking to their values and learning what it takes to reach their goals through a hands-on, do-it-yourself approach.
Fez (New York club), music club in lower manhattan (the Fez disambig page lists two albums recorded there)
Fez (Los Angeles club), music club in LA, at least one album recorded there of belly dancing music. celebrities frequented it[107]
FreeNewMusic.Net[108] A Mp3 Search Engine for Creative Commons Licensing Music you can stream and share online with friends, create playlists and register for free. To promote talent worldwide that are independent or unsigned.
Further Listening [furtherlistening.co.uk] Music website formed to find artists from around the world and promote their music in the UK
Indiefeed - yes, the article was deleted in 2005, but now indiefeed became one of the most popular podcasts.
The Innervenus Music Collective - American metal, punk, industrial, doom collective; based in Pittsburgh, PA; established; 2001; strives to work with like minds in putting out records, booking shows, advertising, creating merchandise; a 99.9% D.I.Y. operation, family owned and orchestrated; [112]; [113]; [114]; [115]
Kobalt Music Publishing - Worlds largest independent music publisher. Check the January 28th, 2012 cover of Billbaord magazine, which Kobalt is on the cover of.[117]
Mosiac Youth Choir - choir for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning youth; Denver, CO
Monstercat - Organization that supports independent labels and up-and-coming music artists. Currently has 13 downloadable albums of various Genres. [119]
Music of Remembrance - Founded in 1998 by Artistic Director Mina Miller, Music of Remembrance (MOR) fills a unique cultural role in Seattle and throughout the U.S. by remembering Holocaust musicians and their art through musical performances, educational programs, musical recordings, and commissions of new works. To date, MOR has commissioned 19 new works, produced 5 CDs released under the Naxos label, and created one documentary film, The Boys of Terezín. [121]
The Music Mag - [122]; promotion for unsigned bands in and around the UK
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame - currently a redirect; hosts performances and educational programs, and has inducted more than 100 jazz musicians into its hall of fame over 22 years.
Purple Audio - Funktion-One PA Hire company offering quality PA Systems for Festivals, Concerts & Touring [125]
R–Z
RADIO.BLOG.CLUB - Was once a social music website, but has been down for several months for "a short break before coming back with a still more innovating and more equitable service." This quote, as well as the website itself (once it returns) can be found at their website: [126].
Renaissance Workshop Company - The Renaissance Workshop Company (RWC) is not only an Early Music workshop making musical Instruments to the highest standards: The company has saved many rare and some relatively unknown instruments from extinction and is one of the main figures in popularizing the use of replicas of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque instruments for historical performance. Their website is: [127].
Tap 'n' Tin - music venue, club/pub/bar; Chatham, Kent
Tunguska Electronic Music Society created by several musicians and composers on the threshold of centenary of the Tunguska phenomenal catastrophe, in order to capture the public attention to such an extraordinary event.
UKF Music, has 5 channels on YouTube UKFDubstep, UKFDrumandbass, UKFMusic, UKFMixes & UKFLive. [132]; hold events at festivals & even hosts an hour of there music on Kiss FM from 00:00 till 01:00 on mondays. [133]; own record label Pilot Recordings which features Cutline & Rollz; [134]
VogueFM - international online radio station and online community
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corporation - California corporation, part of the Warner Music Group, registers songs with the U.S. Copyright Office and licenses music printing companies to reproduce text for its properites. No background article exists as of this writing. - B.C.Schmerker 03:08, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
West End Kids[135]- A centre of excellence for young musical theatre performers in the UK
The Arcade (Music Producers) - songwriters, music producers, remixers. Kurtis Mckenzie & Joey Dyer, Produced tracks for Nicola Roberts, Conor Maynard, Maino, Taio Cruz and remixed Taio Cruz, Tinnie Tempah
Austin John Marshall - producer, songwriter; husband of folksinger Shirley Collins; produced her albums (1964–1970): Folk Roots, New Roots, Anthems in Eden, Love, Death and the Lady
Bill Halverson - audio engineer, producer; worked with Eric Clapton, Cream, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Beach Boys
Bobby Martin (producer) - arranger, conductor, songwriter, composer; Grammy winner for TSOP for the Soul Train theme song; Grammy Winner for Kay Gee on the Saturday Night Fever Bee Gees soundtrack; arranged Michael Jackson and The JacksonsEnjoy Yourself (1976) and Billy PaulMe and Mrs. Jones; produced Lou Rawls; wrote for Nancy WilsonLet's Fall in Love All Over Again; discovered Patti LaBelle; produced The ManhattansKiss and Say Goodbye; produced LTDBack in Love Again; founder of TSOP The Sound of Philadelphia; band deader and conductor of MFSB; vibist with Lynn Hope Orchestra; played with Lionel Hampton; worked in Hollywood at A&M Records with Quincy Jones; signed with labels incluing Capitol Records, Philadelphia International Records, Columbia Records; founder and inventor of disco music; founder of R&B music; producing R&B and rock and roll records since early 1950s; first music producer to add string sections to R&B music on a song "I Sold My Heart to the Junkman" by LaBelle (1959; released 1960); arranged theme song "For The Love of Money" by The O Jays for television show The Apprentice; close friend of Berry Gordy and Clive Davis; owner of Bobby Martin Productions; owner of several music-publishing companies; has produced for dozens and dozens of record labels; has won hundreds of gold records and gold platinum record awards; has produced hundreds of hit songs that went to the top of the charts
Channel (music)- like a pre-chorus, but as long as a verse, and instrumentally could fool someone into thinking that it is the chorus until the actual chorus breaks through; (I have no documentation but this is taught in songwriting books and classes)
DK All Day - West Coast producer for Ludaris ("Child of the Night"- Red Light District, E-40, Roscoe Umali, Korupt, Roscoe, 1-15, Yukmouth; [160]; [161]
DMO (producer) - electronic & Latin music producer; based in the North East Florida region
Harry Fraud - producer of French Montana's hit single "Shot Caller"; created joint EP Cigarette Boats with Curren$y; worked with Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross
iZLER - film and television composer and songwriter/performer; (television includes: Revenge, Shameless, ER, The Chicago Code; film includes: On the Ice, Natural Selection, Humboldt County; songwriting and performing: Robbie Williams, Ryan Adams, Imogen Heap, Dave Stewart, Jesse Malin, Kim Caldwell, Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, Brian May, Holly Johnson; [179]
Jef Moll - American producer, engineer, editor, mixer; member of producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette's recording team
Jeff "Critter" Newell (died 2012-1-2; age 45) - sound engineer; worked with Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Lard, (facebook links f.w.i.w.: Critter Newell memorial/Irish wake. Monday, Jan 9 at 9:00pm; [180]; [181]; [182]
Jizza Pro - R&B and pop producer; based in London, UK, where he owns a recording studio
Jody Spence - American musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, drummer; younger brother of Judson Spence; founding member, power-pop band The Semantics (Millard Powers, Bill Owsley, Ben Folds)
Joe Chester - Irish record producer; produced several noteworthy records; songwriter and artist
Johnny R Goode III - American lighting designer; lighting director, Skydog Gypsy (2001–2002), The Disco Biscuits (since 2002); lighting designer, Austin City Limits Festival 2004, 2005, 2006; lighting crew chief, Willie Nelsons Family Picnic 2005; lighting board operator, ESPN Boxing 2005; lighting designer, Progressions DVD, The Disco Biscuits; won a Jammy - Tour of the Year 2008, DVD of the Year 2008, Lighting Designer; lighting board operator: Snoop Dog, Sheyrl Crow, Robin Williams, Lewis Black, Robert Randolf, Pat Green, The Roots, The Duo, Keller Williams, Antibolis, Al Green, Paul Wall, Slim Thug
Ken Whiteley - producer for all of Raffi's records (and played in Raffi's band); produced records for Fred Penner and other Canadian musicians; musician with many records; "He is an active record producer, having worked on more than eighty albums. His productions have resulted in 11 Gold or Platinum albums, 22 Juno nominations, 2 Juno winners and 2 Grammy nominations, with total sales in excess of 8 million copies."; [183]
Mantis (musicians) - electronic music producers from Atlanta, GA; known for metal-infuenced dubstep; multiple charting albums, including Epsilon, which hit overall Beatport top-five releases at #4 on the second day; [186]; [187]; [188]
Mick Kluczynski - event production manager; career spanned from 1965 to 2009; member, the Pink Floyd "Quad Squad"; event production of the BRITS awards between 1995 and 2009
Mike Maxheat Mosley (also known as MaD MaX) - from Akron, Ohio; director of operations, audio video engineer, webmaster, PR specialist, radio DJ, remix specialist, motivational speaker, program director, journalist, graphic designer, recording engineer, digital music editor, music arranger, multi-instrument musician producer, underground music ambassador and the lead performer for M3 Records Ohio; B.A. in media production, minor in pre-law, University of Akron; co-founder, M3 Records Ohio and internationally syndicated Pro Flow Fa-Sho Show radio program on Pro Flow Radio
Nada Recording Studio - located in New Windsor, NY; owned by John Naclerio (My Chemical Romance, Brand New, Polar Bear Club, Just Surrender, The Audition, Midtown); studio has fostered the careers of many large mainstream rock bands
Nik Tyler - worked with The Starting Line, The Almost, Four Year Strong, Valencia, New Atlantic, Days Away
Norby Walters - agent (The Walters Group) who branched out into sports agent work; gained "notorious" reputation for making cash payments to college athletes (see Cris Carter); convicted (with partner Lloyd Bloom) on racketeering and mail fraud charges
Romesh Dodangoda - British record rroducer; credits include Motorhead, Lostprophets, Funeral aor a Friend, Kids in Glass Houses, The Blackout, Twin Atlantic; [223]
Tony May (born Ross Anthony May, 1937) - New York City recording engineer, songwriter and producer; engineering career spans many genres, included Broadway musicals, film soundtracks and television, and stretched from the 1950s analog tape mono era to early multi-track digital, as well as analog restorations and transfers to digital formats; many of his mid-1970s recordings were later sampled for rap and hip-hop ("Hot Wheels (The Chase)", from the soundtrack to the film Gordon's War; "It's Your Thing", from the Isley Brothers album It's Our Thing, to name two); [226]; [227]; (the links to these searches include results from the British photographer of the same name, which need to be disambiguated)
Trevor Kustiak - record producer, produced both Evans Blue albums, The Melody and the Energetic Nature of Volume (2006) and The Pursuit Begins When This Portrayal of Life Ends (2007), as well as their third album (2009); producer of debut album from Rains (Stories, 2009); co-owner, The Pocket Studios in Toronto, with Mari Dew and Mike Turner; former guitarist/songwriter, Cool for August
U–Z
VersA Beatz - South London-based hip-hop, R&B producer
Versatyl - Oxford-based hip-hop producer and artist
Wayne Bennett (musician) (also known as Wayne Lotek and Lotek) - producer, 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize-winning album Speech Therapy by Speech Debelle; produced for Roots Manuva on a number of his albums including the 2002 Mercury Prize-nominated album Run Come Save Me as well as releasing music as part of Lotek HiFi and as a solo artist; [228]
Winterman - drum-and-bass and Baltimore club music producer and DJ; [229]
Accent Records (US) - established 1954 when the album Lonesome Horn, by clarinetist Drew Page, was released; other artists include: Buddy Merrill, David Powell, Nick Lucas, Bill Roberts, The Wheelers, Kirby Hamilton, Richard Christopher, Jay Thomas, Encore Duo, Warren Doyle Smith (aka "Smitty") and Don Malena; [234]
Colemine Records - independent label; from Middletown, OH; started by Terry Cole; artists include Rideout & Terry Cole, The Jive Turkeys, Tough Junkie, Ikebe Shakedown and Othello & DJ Vajra
Dolph Hamster Music - independent label; artists include Napolien, Morning Departure, The Anarchists Pogo Party, SpyGame, AC Violator, The Apocalypse Method and S&M; [250]
Dromedary Records - New Jersey independent rock label; artists include The Mommyheads, Stuyvesant, Speed the Plough, Penguins Kill Polar Bears, Shirk Circus, and The 65's; [251]; [252]; [253]; [254]; [255]; [256]
Eyeless Records - indie Label; from Champaign, IL; supports mostly teen bands, all of which are alt. rock and metal; formed 2008 by the lead singer of Mr. Eggy, Nick Pitingolo
Fake Four Inc. - established 2008 by Ceschi and David Ramos as an outlet to release music by members of Anonymous Inc. and friends
Familia Records - Latino rap label from the 1990s; featured artists including Lil Rob, Mr. Shadow and Down aka Kilo; originators of the term Chicano rap
Highway 125 (record label) - Australian independent record label; based in Sydney; released album from The Saints; largely focuses on developing new Australian acts; [264]
Humble Beast - Christian label/Movement; family of creatives, pastors, writers, theologians, and musicians, who leverage their talents to see the Gospel go out into the community and transform lives; [266]
iSlap Entertainment - Bay Area independent label; founded 2004 by Adams Rivera (aka Heat); [267]
Nike, Inc. - [291] - Nike+ Original Run — music series commissioned by Nike, Inc.; includes new original works from De La Sol, Aesop Rock, Crystal Method, A-Trak featuring Kanye West, LCD Soundsystem, et al.
Post Oak Records - Greenwood Village, CO-based hip-hop and rap label; established 2007; [294]
Pretty Boy Records - St. Louis Mo; owned by producer Pretty Boy who has worked with Akon, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, Tyra B, Talib Kweli, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Yolanda Adams & Jibbs
Puma Strut - founded 2000; independent label; based in Brighton, England; specialises in funk-fuelled hip-hop inspired by the original elements of the culture; founded by DJ/producer Macca (aka DJ Beathoven); [296]
Redefinition Records - [299]; label co-owned and operated by Washington DC-based artist Damu The Fudgemunk; indie label; distributes music on vinyl, CD and digitally (digital through The Orchard); (previously somebody made a page with this name but it was a group that did not legally own the company name nor conduct business as Redefinition Records, LLC; page removed for not non-notability)
Redline Park - [300]; subscription-based netlabel featuring experimental jazzcore and avant-garde; artists include Vinny Golia and U.E.M.
Sinnbusrecords - [306]; Berlin-based independent label, publisher, concert-promoter and artist-collective; features indie, post-rock and electronica; artists: Bodi Bill, Alarma Man, Audrey, SDNMT, Ter Haar, Troy von Balthazar, Beach, Monotekktoni, Kam:as, Torchous, Ampl:tude, Kinn, Barra Head, Toboggan, I Might Be Wrong, Masonne
Zobe Records - DMV (District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia) based independent record label, publishing company, entertainment and media company. A division of international Zobe Models & Talents Agency.
ZZK Records - Buenos Aires-based independent label; dedicated to Cumbia and electronic styles
Allegro Sound/Generation Sound - defunct New York City independent recording studio; active early 1960s to mid-1980s; specialized in sound production for various formats, including recording, mixing and (for a time) mastering for vinyl disc; many influential and famous music recordings took place there, across several different genres
Doppler Studios - Atlanta recording studio; since 1969; seven studios and produces audio for national recording artists, advertising, corporate, film, and video projects; [329]
Edna Mae Burnam, well-known and respected composer of children's pedagogical piano books, including the Dozen a Day series, and the Step by Step Piano Course.
Hear and Play Music Group - specializes in the delivery of video based tutorials on learning contemporary piano playing with particular attention to the Gospel music genre. The company website claims to teach the students the ability to learn any song by ear after the tutorials have been completed. Hear and Play Music Group currently serves over 189,200 musicians in over 120 countries and provides up-to-date information and resources for gospel musicians all around the United States. (website)
Lin Kuzmich - is an educational consultant, university instructor, and bestsellingauthor from Loveland, Colorado Lin works with schools and districts across the country that are struggling to meet the needs of diverse learners, the requirements of Adequate Yearly Progress, and the changing educational practices needed for the future success of our students. She has worked extensively with districts trying to understand the new Common Core State Standards, update curriculum, and create appropriate assessment and instruction to address the increased rigor.
Modern Band[336] - There are 5 ensembles taught in American public schools: Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Modern Band. The 5th one, Modern Band, is evolving in the same manner as Jazz Band entered schools in the 60s. Modern Bands specialize in performing pop music, using the typical instrumentation found in a rock band.
Songs
Requests for articles about songs are on a separate page, and should be added there.
IMAG - Large-scale concert video projection to assist ticket holders in seats at great distance from the stage; industry shorthand for image magnification; [340]
Michael Rath Trombones - trombone manufacturers in England, with many famous trombonist endorsements and a large international database
The Standard Repertoire - It's not unusual to hear this phrase used by people who play classical/baroque/etc. music. The idea of a standard repertoire appears to be used in many places in Wikipedia (List of Operas in the Standard Repertoire, for example). Now I wouldn't be surprised if this is a bit of a nebulous and genre-specific term, but it seems to me that even simply having an article that says so would be useful to those who are curious.
