Myxer Inc., today announced “Hey Kate!” from The Fire Apes as the Myxer “Pick of the Day” (POTD) for Wednesday, January 30th.
The Myxer "Pick of the Day" artist is exclusively featured on the Myxer website. Roughly 150,000 users visit the Myxer website daily, and every user who signs in to Myxer on that day will be able to download the The Fire Apes' “Hey Kate!” free ringtone from the that page.
With over 4.5 million mobile users, more than 10 million mobile downloads a month, and a catalog of over 275,000 ringtones, wallpapers, videos, and images, Myxer is the largest and fastest growing site for free ad-supported mobile content. There are no hidden costs, no subscription fees and no surprises. For content providers, advertisers and consumers, Myxer's mobile platform enables radically simple and quick delivery of content or customized ad campaigns, regardless of the service provider or mobile device being used.
Myxer's technology platform is the key. Acting as a digital translator, it allows any website to deliver existing audio, video or image files to any Web-compatible mobile device by converting page content into mobile products, such as ringtones, wallpapers or video clips. The content is then immediately made available from the originating website, a dynamically generated mobile website, SMS or the Myxer catalogue.
For more information about Myxer, please visit: http://www.myxer.com.
Okay... it's sort of like a version of "hot or not" for music. OurStage lets bands enter their music in a monthly contest which is judged by users of the site. The concept behind it is simple and powerful. Users are presented with two randomly-selected songs on a page; listen to each one and decide which one is better (and by how much). Near the end of the month, when the top ten finalists have been selected, users text their picks for the winner to OurStage using a cellphone.... and we've made it to the quarter-finals for January!!
OurStage is addictive, and has the feel of something that could blow up for a number of reasons: it's fun to use, gives people a way to listen more actively, and acts as a collaborative A&R department for indie musicians, effectively pushing the artists who deserve it up the long tail.
Winners in each of the 9 genres get a check from OurStage, and the grand prize winner across the genres gets $5,000 -- definitely enough to tempt us to ask you to vote for us. Click the image below and try out Outstage:
"Hey Kate!" is being featured as a "Daily Downloads" on myTracks.com. The Daily Download is run to inform fans of new artists and offer a FREE track without subscribing to myTracks. The daily download is changed every 2 days and featured in bi-monthly e-mails. This promotion is visible on the myTracks lobby page for two (2) days. Artists are chosen for this promotion by the myTracks staff.
myTracks is a unique online music download service dedicated to giving music fans a new MTV-esque media channel and online community to discover and connect with the best new artists of today. Think of it as “MP3” TV, minus the TV.
Fire Apes set to perform at POPAsheville Music Festival
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing as part of the POPAsheville Festival on January 20th, at 9:00 pm at Stella Blue in Asheville, North Carolina.
The Fire Apes were one of 34 bands from around the Southeast US chosen to perform at this emerging 2-day festival that takes place January 19-20th at several venues in Asheville, NC. It is the first venue-based music festival ever held in Asheville. This is The Fire Apes' first POPAsheville appearance.
POPAsheville supports a thriving scene for modern touring bands and recognizes the importance of community and information sharing within this scene. In the midst of a highly transitional music industry, the festival seeks to bolster partnerships between touring bands and to amplify Asheville's presence on the national music map.
Festivalgoers can purchase an all-access wristband online in advance at the festival website (www.popasheville.com), or at select festival locations (The Grey Eagle, Orbit DVD, Harvest Records, Stella Blue, Static Age Records, and Honeypot). Cost of the all-access wristband is $15. Tickets for individual shows may be purchased the night of show, based on availability, for $10.
The festival also includes a Music Biz Discussion Panel at The Rocket Club, Sunday, Jan. 20 from 1-3:30pm. The Panel is an informative session regarding news and issues important to Indie musicians. Led by a panel of experienced industry pros, the discussion will cover topics such as recent changes in the music industry, strategies for making a go of it as an Indie, and resources for the Indie musician.
The Fire Apes, consisting of John Seymour on lead guitar and vocals, Julian Volpe on bass and vocals, Hugh Knight on keyboards, and Aron Robinson on drums, are currently touring the Southeast US in support of their latest single "Hey Kate!"
For more info visit www.thefireapes.com, www.myspace.com/fireapes, or www.popasheville.com.
AirSpun, Inc. today announced The Fire Apes AirSpun’s "Best of 2007" Music AirGods poll in the Rock genre category. The Fire Apes will be highlighted as a "Best of 2007" artist on the AirSpun homepage, and featured in an upcoming "Best of 2007" AirSpun artists radio showcase featuring their winning music alongside other "Best of 2007" winners Brittney Elizabeth - Best Pop/AC and Laura Lambert - Best R&B.
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, consists of John Seymour on lead guitar and vocals, Julian Volpe on bass and backing vocals, Hugh Knight on keyboards, and Aron Robinson on drums.
The distinction is not the first for the band, having emerged as AirSpun's monthly winner in September. The year also saw them named the winners of the Net Music Maker's Live Band competition in January, College of Charleston's Battle of the Bands in March, and 96 Wave's Locals Only Live Competition in June.
Early success with their first single, "Hey Kate!" placed them on the radio map and the band is poised for a breakout in 2008. The song caught the attention of Adam Curry's on his Daily Source Code Podcast, and was spotlighted on MyCoke.com. Chart recognition followed in recent months; this time with the college, internet, and terrestrial radio markets. "This is EXACTLY what radio listeners are looking for", states Jay Anderson, at Popbang radio based in St. Paul, MN.
Positioned on commercial and college radio charts has not been the only positive movement for The Fire Apes. Respected musician site GarageBand.com has also generated recognition, this time with the fans; where "Hey Kate!" twice garnered Track of the Day and Track of the Week honors, and continues to rise on their charts.
AirSpun, Inc., a Silicon Valley start-up, offers online and broadcast marketing and promotional tools for independent music and digital media artists. The company's unique web services give independent artists equal access to commercial radio time and a chance to be heard by a global fanbase. AirSpun's mission is to democratize the hitmaking process worldwide.
