MUSIC NEWS:  FutureMusic Readies New Music For SXSW & WMC           what's hot All FutureMusic® content is copyright protected and cannot be used in any way without expressed written permission.   record label FutureMusic prides itself on releasing provocative, forward-thinking music. Our artists are all pushing the boundaries of electronic music on their own terms, while still being accessible. artists Urban Rhythm Always Forward, Never Straight... Urban Rhythm has been a fixture of New York City's scene for several years with his tribal brand of driving electronic music. By combining his African hand drumming roots with his own musical instrument inventions, Urban Rhythm has been able to break from the typical electronic music four on the floor stereotype to create truly innovative beats. Urban Rhythm's "Acid'n'Bass" stomper, Max A/C, was just awarded First Place in a recent Roland Songwriting Contest. Urban Rhythm's musical diversity enables him to transgress styles from Drum'n'Bass to Hard Tribal House, making him hard to pin down in this genre-specific industry. From his The Theme From The X-Files remixes for Elektra to the banging Manhunt, its obvious that Urban Rhythm thrives on challenging himself. >>> Urban Rhythm Authentek Moving on beyond layered sound. Recognizing the true real. Living on all levels of decibels. Sonic rebels. Creating his own instruments from thrown away synthesizers, computers and other industrial waste, Authentek challenged himself to create a sound that no one else would be able to duplicate. During one excursion of his weekly "dumpster dives" he encountered another fixture of the neighborhood known only by his fondness for a certain herb, Killer Green. Killer Green was the Hell's Kitchen lovable, homeless ghost. One minute he would be there, the next minute, gone. "He was always around, but never there," recalls an assistant to Peter Max, who often let him sleep on the floor of his loft. Unbeknownst to Authentek, KG was deep inside the same large dumpster. Authentek climbed in and was startled to see Killer Green fishing out an old Roland Juno 106 from underneath a pile of broken dry wall. KG looked over at Authentek and without hesitation asked if he could help him with the keyboard. Authentek quickly obliged and the two of them maneuvered the prized possession out of the dumpster. "Can you play that?" "Hell yeah," Killer Green replied. "Show me." Killer Green rested the keyboard on the sidewalk and worked the keys with precision. Since it wasn't plugged in, the only sound Authentek heard was the percussive strikes on the dusty keys. "Why don't you come back to my recording studio and we'll plug it in?" And that's how it began... >>> Authentek Bloke Eccentric, exceptional, extraordinary, eclectric! Yaniv Navot, aka Bloke, was born in the Israeli wilderness near a deserted top secret military facility. Not much more is known about him except that he composes beautifully distorted electronic music. Bloke specializes in creating freestyle electronic music, and has released a number of cuts on various boutique labels in the middle east and Europe. Look for Bloke's new release on July 15th. >>> Bloke Nebula9 New ground, harkening the magnetic sound of the underground. Sonic reverberations echo transmutations... Since the early Nineties, Colorado has been the home of one of the best-kept secrets in the America's electronic music community, Nebula9. When Sandra Collins needed a trance anthem for an upcoming Nick Warren compilation, she sashayed into Nebula 9's studio to produce something special. "Flutterby" debuted on the European dance chart at number 11 and has appeared on several other DJ mix CD's. >>> Nebula 9 Got Beats? Do you create future music? Check out our Contact FutureMusic page to learn how to send us your demo! Go...   music services What Does Your Brand Sound Like? In today's world of multimedia marketing, it's imperative to stand out in the crowded landscape. FutureMusic can develop a comprehensive audio branding strategy for your concern, and create all the sonic assets needed to make your company come to life. Our services include... Sonic Branding: I'm sure you know what your company's logo looks like, but what does your company sound like? Don't think it's important? I bet you know what Intel's brand sounds like... T-Mobile's? Playstation's? Do you think audio logos are only for big corporations? Think again. A distinctive sonic identity can go a long way to differentiate your company from your competitors. Sonic branding development includes: » Audio Logos » Sound Signatures – Melodies » Original Company Songs » On Hold Music and Sound Design » Custom Branded Ringtones Retail Music Programs: A recent study by the Journal of Marketing found that music can increase gross sales by as much as 38% in a retail environment. That's a huge impact. But did you know that music also plays an important role with your employees? The right blend of music fosters a postive work place and increases productivity according to several studies. With this data, can your business afford not to incorporate a Music For Retail initiative? FutureMusic's music programs include: » Retail, Restaurant, Lounge Music programming » Environmental Sound Design » Branded Podcasts Custom Branded Music Compilations: Branded music compilations position your company in an emotive atmosphere for enhanced customer interaction that goes far beyond a trip to your store, or browsing through your catalog. Our hand-selected on-brand music is seamlessly mixed to convey flow and continuity, while subtly reinforcing your brand's message. A FutureMusic custom compilation provides your customers with a memorable brand interaction that rewards over and over. But its not simply about putting together twelve or so songs on a CD. FutureMusic develops an in-depth plan with your marketing team by evaluating your company's "personality" and then choosing dynamic and compelling music for our vast catalog of cutting-edge electronic musicians. Custom Branded Music development includes: » Music Selection » Music Licensing » Package Design » Manufacturing » Distribution >>> Read the latest DJ news © Copyright 2008 FutureMusic, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Statement FutureMusic® is a registered trademark of FutureMusic, Inc.   Advertising Inquiries  |  Contact Us  |  News Tips  |  Press Releases