Magni Performs in Spectacular Freddie Mercury Tribute

Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara was born on Zanzibar in 1946. After moving to England in 1964, he dabbled in the arts, studied and eventually met Brian May and Roger Taylor in 1970. Little did they know back then that this chance meeting would lead to such a fruitful musical partnership, producing one of the most popular, best selling groups to ever emerge from the UK on a global scale. With massive hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, I Want To Break Free, Radio Ga Ga, A Kind of Magic the group enjoyed global popularity spanning three decades. The group as we know it was brought to an abrupt halt upon the untimely death of Mercury in 1991 as a result of AIDS.

The tragic and epic story of both singer and group has inspired many, including a massively popular musical We Will Rock You, which has played to packed houses the world over. Iceland now also wants a piece of the action, and no fewer than three former Eurovision entrants have joinied artistic forces to create a spectacular tribute show to the singer. And Eurovision fans are in for a real treat! Eiríkur Hauksson (Iceland 86,97 and Norway 91), will take to the stage alongside Friðrik Ómar (Iceland 08) and Matthías Matthíasson, member of Sjónni's Friends (Iceland 11). Popular rocker and second placed from this year's Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins Magni Ásgeirsson will also contribute to the vocals. With such a line up, those lucky enough to get tickets are guaranteed an explosive and entertaining evening in store. Five shows have all sold out for this star studded event.

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The Hitchers on The Jimmy Star Show

The Hitchers will be a featured guest on The Jimmy Star live radio show hosted by King of Cool, Jimmy Star along with his Cool Crowd of cohosts to discuss music, their second album, and all things art and entertainment. The Jimmy Star Show is radio’s newest hit show, featuring the coolest in music, entertainment, fashion and pop culture, all from a fun industry insider perspective in a completely live, unedited fast-paced two-hour conversational format.

The Hitchers are a rock band hailing from Middlesbrough, England known for their own style of punk infused 50s rock ‘n’ roll. Capturing the infectious buzz of punk rock with the fun and style of the 1950s classic American rock ‘n’ roll years, and dispensing the results in short, melodic bursts of energy, The Hitchers are bringing live energy back to music to rave reviews. The Hitchers have been a touring band for over five years, also touring internationally in Canada, Germany, and the USA including being a part of the Vans Warped Tour. The Hitchers have just signed a multi-record deal in the United States with Spectra Records. Their latest release is entitled " Tees Valley Deadbeats" and has just been released in stores worldwide. The Hitchers have been inspired over the years by the likes of The Stray Cats, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, 7 Seconds, Descendents, The Cramps, The Living End and on occasion, Cyndi Lauper.

A USA tour for The Hitchers is currently being planned for 2012. Their first single "Berwick Hills 90210" is gaining a fantastic amount of radio airplay all the way from England’s BBC to Seattle’s rock stations.

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French Film "The Blood" Features Music by Gadwin

SYNOPSIS: Shinji leads a life of an ordinary salary man in Tokyo when his wife Akemi is murdered and returns in the guise of a ghost demanding revenge. Shinji will then begin a slow descent to the underworld ..."THE BLOOD" is a feature film of William Tauveron produced by Gum Tauveron Films, whose story takes place entirely in Japan.

The director wanted a purely Japanese cast. He felt Japanese horror films are much more frightening. This is a tale of fantasy film and film noir. The film will be available in the USA next year featuring subtitles and will feature Gadwin's "Leaven" off their new album "No Objection" available on Spectra Records.


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Joe Bouchard on the Jimmy Star Show

Joe Bouchard will be a featured guest on The Jimmy Star Show live radio show Wednesday October 5, 2011 at 3:40 PM. Joe Bouchard is an American musician, composer, author, and educator world famous for his more than fifteen years as bassist of The Blue Öyster Cult. In 1976, BÖC recorded one of their most popular numbers, "Don’t Fear the Reaper" which is now an all-time favorite on classic rock radio. It was used in several movies including the original Halloween, and Stephen King’s The Stand.

In 1977, they recorded another classic, Godzilla, on their Spectres album. In the early days of MTV, the BÖC video, Burnin’ for You, was a staple on the fledgling cable TV network. Joe Bouchard recorded thirteen albums with Blue Öyster Cult and over the years was awarded nine gold albums and two platinum albums. Joe Bouchard’s song Astronomy was also recorded by Metallica on their Garage Inc album, which has now gone five times platinum.

Joe Bouchard has a new solo album coming out in January of 2012 on Spectra Records entitled Jukebox In My Head. Joe Bouchard is currently touring and also performs with his brother Albert and Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper) in his side project, the band Blue Coupe.

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Hogni Hits the T.O. Show on VH-1

The T.O. Show on VH-1 starring American football player Terrell Owens has picked up the latest single by Hogni "Bow Down (To No Man)." The first season of the hit reality show kicked off with a staggering 1.5 million viewers and has grown each year. Season 3 is currently airing. Listen for Hogni and pick up his latest album "Hare! Hare!" only on Spectra Records.

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Robbie Dupree on Classic Artists Today

Classic Artists Today will be airing a special artist spotlight segment featuring veteran musician Robbie Dupree. The interview will be catching up with the chart topper himself as they talk about music, the industry, his current album "Time and Tide" as well as his new album in the works "Arc Of A Romance."


Robbie Dupree hit mainstream success throughout the 80's with such memorable songs as "Steal Away," "Hot Rod Hearts,"' and "Brooklyn Girls." His interview will air the week of September 26, 2011.


Visit their website for dates and times at http://www.classicartiststoday.com/

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Gregory Abbott on The Jimmy Star Show

Gregory Abbott will be a featured guest on The Jimmy Star Show live radio show hosted by King of Cool, Jimmy Star along with his Cool Crowd of cohosts to discuss his career, his new album Drop Your Mask, and all things art and entertainment. The Jimmy Star Show is radio's newest hit show, featuring the coolest in music, entertainment, fashion and pop culture, all from a fun industry insider perspective in a completely live, unedited fast-paced two-hour conversational format.


Gregory Abbott is an American soul musician (keyboards and drums), singer, composer and producer. Abbott is known worldwide for his multi-platinum 80s mega hit Shake You Down on the platinum selling album of the same name, which showcased his smooth voice, songwriting talent and smoldering good looks. On September 6, 2011 Abbott's new album, Drop Your Mask will be released to retailers nationwide.

Gregory Abbott's illustrious career has seen hits Got The Feelin (Its Over), Ill Prove It To You, and Let Me Be Your Hero. He began his career straightaway with a duet with Whitney Houston, produced for the Atlantic Records group EQ, and has written and recorded with many top artists.

Abbott's parents came from Venezuela and Antigua. He is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Antigua. During his early years, Abbott's mother taught him how to play piano and encouraged him to develop vocally. Before his career as musician, Abbott studied psychology at University of California, Berkeley and creative writing at Stanford, where he won a Wallace Stegner fellowship. Since he has also taught English at University of California, Berkeley.

Abbott is currently signed to Spectra Records. His new album Drop Your Mask features new original songs such as Miracles, Rhythm Rhyme, Without You, and Do The Carribean, and its upcoming release is highly anticipated.

The Jimmy Star Show is pleased to showcase the talent and expertise of Gregory Abbott, and all anticipate a fun and informative time talking with him about the art and entertainment industries, and the world. Join King of Cool Jimmy Star, Diva of Cool Drew Albright, and Cool Haunted One Woody Meckes as they have a playful and sometimes wild time with the talented featured guest! You’ll also hear ideas for a fun and successful life from Bright Life with Dr. Drew Albright, art and entertainment news from Cool Chronicles, horror news from Fright Asylum with Woody Meckes, and fabulous fan questions from Star Mail and the live online radio chatroom!

To hear Gregory Abbott live on The Jimmy Star Show tune in to W4CY Radio on Wednesday September 7, 2011 from 3-5 pm ET and 12-2 pm PT online at www.w4cy.com from anywhere in the world.

The Jimmy Star Show is a World of Jimmy Star Production. The Jimmy Star Show only promotes guests and talents held in regard by executive producer Jimmy Star. The Jimmy Star Show is recorded live at the W4CY Radio station in Wellington, Florida. W4CY Radio is available through worldwide streaming live online via iTunes Radio or at w4cy.com and affiliates around the globe. W4CY Radio is brought to listeners by The Intertainment Network, a partner of AT&T, and is ranked 13th in the world for internet talk radio listeners in over 150 countries.

The official site for The Jimmy Star Show may be found at
http://www.jimmystarshow.com

The official site for W4CY Radio may be found at
http://www.w4cy.com

The official site for Gregory Abbott may be found at
http://www.gregoryabbott.com

The official site for Spectra Records may be found at
http://www.spectrarecords.com

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Hogni has been in constant demand since mid 2010. Scoring numerous song placements on television as well as video games. Most recently MTV's "The Jersey Shore" has made numerous requests for the use of more of Hogni's music in their new season.

Most recently added to the "Jersey Shore" soundtrack are hits "Bow Down (To No Man)" and "Big Personality." Both songs can be found on his latest album "Hare! Hare!" released on Spectra Records.



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Spectra Releases Richie Scarlet's Catalog

Richie Scarlet, in the eyes of fellow musicians and fans alike is a genuine rock star. His playing comes straight from the heart with such an overwhelming vitality that he leaves crowds mesmerized and exhausted after he performs. Known worldwide as “The Emperor of Rock and Roll”, Richie has played guitar and toured with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss from the legendary band KISS, appearing on both their solo albums as well as Sebastian Bach, the Alice Cooper Group as well as playing bass with Mountain for many tours.

His solo career boasts 6 critically acclaimed CD’s as well as DVD’s. His most recent projects include his live performance “Live in Japan” filmed at the ESP Center in Tokyo, two CD releases - the 5th Avenue Vampires CD with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Dunaway on bass and his latest solo release “Fever”.

The albums "Fever," "Wise Guy From New York," "Stage to Stage," "The Insanity Of Life," "Revelation Supreme," and "Out Of My Past" are available now on iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody, eMusic and more.

For more information, please contact: info@spectrarecords.com

HalfBrother Sid - "Crazier Than Thou"

Crazier Than Thou is the debut album from Virginia-based modern rock band, HalfBrother Sid. Let me tell you, this is the way rock and roll is meant to be played; gritty and unpretentious! Crazier Than Thou is a really good record top to bottom and each of the riff-driven songs contains catchy hooks and tons of swagger.

There's even a fairly decent cover of the Led Zeppelin song, "Ramble On." The band is at its absolute best though on the harder, edgier tunes such as the opener "Send Me," and "Give It Away," both are hard, heavy and showcase some really cool guitar work. I don't feel it will take long for HalfBrother Sid to be to be noticed and when they are, expect to hear them flooding the airwaves.

Track Listing:

01. Crazy
02. Hate You
03. Letters
04. Ramble On
05. Send Me
06. Where's My Life
07. Ramble On

by: Bruce Moore at PureGrainAudio.com

Lullwater in Hybrid Music Magazine

Southern rockers Lullwater have re-surfaced with their 2011 release Silhouette from Spectra Records. The rock quartet from Athens, Georgia is a crossbreed of Saving Abel's searing guitar shreds and Zac Brown's husky voicing. Fronted by guitarist John Strickland, Lullwater's music is swaddled in steaming guitar flusters by lead guitarist Brett Strickland with an undertow of rumbling beats orchestrated by drummer Nick Thomas and bass guitarist Roy Beatty.

Though the music is testosterone-fuelled, the lyrics show a consciousness that has a feminine touch like in "Broken Wings" when John reflects, "With bloodshot eyes I begin to see/rise above the fray, rise above the fire". Sometimes the words even have a poetic bent, like in "Low" with perceptive observations that muse, "Quicksand of words swallow me whole". The bowing of the guitar chords in "Whatever Happened" vents the frustration expressed in the lyrics, "Sometimes I think this country is going straight to Hell with a casket made of Botox and prescription pills". Other times the lyrics are more ubiquitous and easy to relate to like in "Amsterdam" as John recites, "Don't know where I'm going but I sure as hell know where I've been."

The seething growls of Brett's guitar burns infuse a compulsive spiking along "Worse By Better" and flare up into chucky shards through "Let Me Out". The intervals along "Low" alternate from balladry simmers to fiery thrusts complimenting the country rock chassis of "Faithful Sinners" which adds an element of balmy Southern comforts. The quartet keeps the tracks mobile and crafts each song individually while maintaining a brute strength in the guitar shreds and the rhythmic thrusts.

Lullwater speak their minds verbally and musically on their album Silhouette. They play their songs the way they like and people can take it or leave it, but no one can deny that there is a genuineness about this band that inspires the same quality in their audience.

ShanyTown Is Making Noise

ShanyTown's debut release hit online retailers Tuesday June 7, 2011. ShanyTown is a blend of classic rock and southern rock capturing the mixture of their family tree consisting of Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special. ShanyTown is ranked number 5 of the most downloaded albums of the week in the genre of Southern Rock on Amazon.

Visit the Spectra store to pick up the album today. It is also available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody, eMusic and more.

For more information, please contact: info@spectrarecords.com

Emerging Past DVD Soars To Number 39

Emerging Past DVD and soundtrack hit stores Tuesday June 9, 2011. The DVD has landed one of the top spots securing itself as number #39 in the "Top 100 Most Sold" DVD's of the week. Emerging Past spent time prior to its release scoring numerous awards such as winning the New York Film Festival for "Best Horror Movie."

Soundtrack available now by visiting the Spectra Records shop page.





Pick up the Award Winning DVD now at:
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8459729&style=movie

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Toxic Lab Rats at Europe's Biggest Festival

Sweden's BIGGEST music festival "Peace and Love" will take place on June 28 thru July 2. Toxic Lab Rats will take the stage with other great acts such as Bob Dylan, The Strokes, Kings Of Leon, Journey, Social Distortion, Ziggy Marley, 30 Seconds To Mars, Bad Reigion and over 2 dozen more acts. Toxic Lab Rats are curently on tour supporting their new album "Intoxicated."

For more information, please contact: info@spectrarecords.com

A Thousand Shades Of Cold land new video game Supremacy MMA

A Thousand Shades Of Cold has landed one of their new songs off their upcoming album on the video game for XBox 360, Playstation 2 and Playstation 3. Supremacy MMA raises the bar in the MMA space by bringing an unprecedented level of fluid combat, intuitive controls and true-to-the-sport brutality under the guidance of the talent behind titles like the original UFC (Dreamcast), The Warriors, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon and Scarface.

For more information, please contact: info@spectrarecords.com

Down Theory At "Welcome to Rockville" Concert

Down Theory will play "Welcome To Rockville" Sunday May 8, 2011. Down Theory will share the stage with such national acts as Godsmack, Puddle of Mudd, Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman, Seether and more. Down Theory will hit the Budweiser stage at 12 noon on Sunday. Down Theory will be debuting their new album "Invisible Empire" live at the event. You can also pick up the new CD at the show or at fine retail outlets everywhere.

Visit Down Theory's website at http://www.downtheory.com

Visit "Welcome to Rockville" at http://www.welcometorockvillefestival.com/

For more information about Down Theory, please contact: info@spectrarecords.com

All Star Rock Tour 2011

The All Star Rock Tour 2011 is about to hit the road with a truck load of dates in store for fans everywhere. The line-up will consist of different founding members and lead vocalists from bands that put a mark on the music industry spanning across decades of countless rock and roll. Some singers will include Larry Hoppen (Orleans), Robbie Dupree, John Cafferty, Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow and Deep Purple), David Pack (Ambrosia), John Ford Coley (England Dan), Joe Bouchard (Blue Oyster Cult) and many others.


Stay tuned for a full tour schedule coming soon. For more information, please contact: info@spectrarecords.com

Hogni gets picked up on The Jersey Shore

Spectra Records recording artist Hogni was recently featured on the hit television show "The Jersey Shore" on MTV. Hogni's hit single "Bow Down (To Know Man)" has received great reviews after being picked up on the new video game for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, NBA 2K11. The Jersey Shore featured the song during their episode and the response has been overwhelming. Pick up the new album by Hogni “Hare! Hare!” in the Spectra Records merchandise shop today.

http://www.mtv.com/shows/jersey_shore/season_2/episode_music.jhtml?episodeID=175132

For more information, please contact: info@spectrarecords.com

Hephystus at Rockapalooza 4

Spectra Records recording artist Hephystus has recently been added to the lineup to play this year’s Rockapalooza 4. The event will be held June 25th in Michigan and will kick off the first leg of their tour in support of the upcoming new release "Burn The Page." Other artists set to play this year’s event are Drowning Pool, Framing Hanley, NONPOINT, Chiodos, Mushroomhead, Pop Evil, Sleeping with Sirens, and more TBA.

For more information, please contact: info@spectrarecords.com

Getting to The Top: Suzerain

SUZERAIN are a 5 piece London based band who been playing together for about 5 years. The band formed because “no one was playing the music we wanted to hear, intense electro-rock-punk-pop by a band that gives a damn. Or something like that…”

The music is about love, pain, dreams, politics, individuality and bad faith. They’ve earned themselves a great reputation as a fearsome live band playing to massive crowds (Hyde Park & Trafalgar Square).

Recently they have been playing to crowds in Europe in Italy, Sicily and Germany. They played the NRJ festival in Munich alongside Franz Ferdinand and Mando Diao. They also played the Reeperbahn Festival at the old Beatles Haunt – The Kaiser Keller, where the power blew mid set. “I tried to keep singing in the dark and the audience all held up their lighters – it was so cool”.

SUZERAIN are a band that if you get them – you really get them! They say “it’s like we’ve started a gang.”

The band have worked incredibly hard on the first record producing and filming their own videos, enlisting the help of talented friends for the artwork, and acquiring the talents of Steve Lyon (The Cure, Siouxsie Sioux and Depeche Mode) on production.

They’ve recently signed a deal to release their debut album Midnight in the Drawn City in North America and are planning to release in the UK later this year with tours to support the record and inevitably recruit more members to the gang.

What’s the first thing you would say to someone when they ask you to describe yourself as an artist?
An antagonistic, futuristic, alternative-rock act, with a keen sense of the absurd

How long have you been in the industry?
5 years give or take – not long enough

Do you have any projects out now?
Our debut album ‘Midnight in the Drawn City’ will be released in the US and Canada soon and we’ll be supporting that with a tour as well.

What inspires your music?
Most things about the human condition really – but mainly what it is like to be alive at the beginning of the 21st century with all the craziness and insanity that it brings.

Where are you from?
London and the surrounding ‘burbs

What artists in the industry inspire you the most today?
That’s a toughie, it’s rare to find bands that really make us light up – I guess anyone from NIN, Rufus Wainwright, My Chemical Romance, Daft Punk all have things about them we really like.

Why is that?
We like and admire people who take risks with their music and art and who embrace a wider sense of what it can be – regardless of whether it is “our” type of music. A musical and artistic generosity of spirit.

What makes you different from other artist today?
There’s a terrible cynicism in a lot of music you’ll never find in ours – we believe in what we do and we refuse to let people down. We also love what we do and I don’t think we moan about stuff.

What do you want your future fans to know about you?
This is the start of a beautiful friendship.

This article was written by alwayztherro.com

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Vince Martell to appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Vince Martell who is best known as the lead guitarist for the American rock band Vanilla Fudge will appear on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" March 28, 2011. The band's original lineup - vocalist/organist Mark Stein, bassist/vocalist Tim Bogert, lead guitarist/vocalist Vince Martell, and drummer/vocalist Carmine Appice - recorded five albums during the years 1966-69, before disbanding in 1970. The band has reunited in various configurations over the years, and is currently operating with its four original members.

The band has been cited as "One of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal."

Ray Manzerek of The Doors was quoted as saying "A more soulful shredder may not exist in all of Classic Rock than Vince Martell."

Spectra Records released Vince Martell's latest CD in 2010 entitled "Endless High." The album is available now at iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody and more.

For more information, please contact: info@spectrarecords.com

The Hitchers new release "Tees Valley Deadbeats"

What an interesting and unique style of music the all talented UK punk/Psychobilly band The Hitchers play. Amazingly enough is not a genre I was too familiar with I must say. But these Middlesbrough natives are something of a find for fans of punk rock in general. The band quotes “We’ve been playing our own style of punk rock’n'roll, with the ambition to capture the infectious buzz of punk rock with the fun and style of the 1950s rock ‘n’ roll years.” Under normal circumstances I would pass on title like this, but the music here is took me totally by surprise.

What’s interesting is that I haven’t heard much about this particular genre, honestly I couldn’t possibly understand why. You got a style of music that is a kaleidoscope of musical influences from your typical Americana, Punk and 50′s syle rock. Sounds like a nice formula to me. Anyways the band did receive some critical acclaim from Kerrang magazine and through various international tour invites they end up on the Vans Warped Tour the last 3 years.

The band releases their 2nd studio album in “Tees Valley Deadbeats” and the formula seems to come together even more on this release. If you love some classic 50′s style rock infused into what is alternative punk you’ll loves tracks like “Bop Till U Drop!” and “Shake Ruby UB”. The pragmatic alt-ballad of “I Might Never” is a good listen with it’s urban rhythm. The dead beat flowing message of “Rotten Baby” is a superb flux of energy and punkish flavor. Ohh I loved the doo-wop entrance to “”Me And London” what a cool sound mix, sounds a bit like if Green Day had gone rockabilly on us it works somehow.

What a fresh sound I was totally impressed with these guys. Is not everyday when you run into something as creative as the melting pot of influences that reverberate around these Brits. If you’re a fan of Punk you probably need to check this CD out and any buyers who enjoy their music melodic will find something captivating about this release also. Being that the band has toured with some of the most popular rockabilly groups in the scene I expect them to have a following already, but the point is to extend their horizons and I hope that people reading this will give them a shot because they’ll be just as surprised as I was. Recommended!!!

myglobalmind.com
Written by Denys

Ratings Denys 8/10

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Spectra Artist on NBA 2K11

Spectra Records national recording artist Hogni is now featured on the new video game NBA 2K11 for Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Playstation Portable, Wii, PC, OnLive. The video game features the upcoming radio hit "Bow Down (to No Man)." Hogni joins the likes of Snoop Dogg, Alan Parsons Project and over 2 dozen others picked to have their music spotlighted in this critically acclaimed game.

Game review websites (like IGN) have praised NBA 2K11 for its developed controls, online multiplayer, and Michael Jordan features. IGN Editor-In-Chief Hilary Goldstein proclaimed, "This isn't just the best basketball game ever; it's the best sports game of this generation." Mike D'Alonzo of G4tv.com echoed these sentiments in his review and stated that 2K11 "is not only the best basketball game I've ever played, it's one of the best sports games I've ever played, and a serious contender for Game of the Year."

Visit http://www.2ksports.com/games/nba2k11/

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Emerging Past Soundtrack Deal with Spectra

Spectra Records has inked a deal with Church Hill Productions and Chocolate Bunny Productions to release the soundtrack to their triple award winning film “Emerging Past.” The 17 song soundtrack, primarily an alternative rock album with a mixture of pop and instrumental movie themes, is available now for download via MP3 or to order as a CD through the film’s website. It will be available on iTunes in the upcoming weeks and in stores such as Best Buy, Borders and FYE in April. This partnership with Spectra marks quite an achievement for an independent film and puts “Emerging Past” into the ranks of major studio releases. ”One of the best soundtracks I’ve heard all year! Great from start to finish.” – Bobby Collins, Spectra Records.

The musical score and several songs were written for the film by Gerard McMann, better known as G Tom Mac, most famous for his cult favorite “Cry Little Sister” from the movie “The Lost Boys.” G Tom Mac has already had an internet hit with his single from the film “Soul I Bare” and its accompanying music video shot by “Emerging Past” filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill. G Tom Mac’s song with late actor Cory Haim, “Mend Me,” is also featured. Singer Katie DiCicco lends two songs to the CD: her award winning “Mud,” which took home Best Song from the New York City International Film Festival and “Beautiful Tragedy.” Churchill also directed the music video to “Mud” which can be seen on YouTube. Other Spectra artists such as Kizzy Star and gold selling artist Magni round out the playlist. Churchill is extremely proud of the finished product and feels it has “earned its position in stores next to soundtracks from the top grossing films.”

This soundtrack partnership is just the beginning for projects between Spectra Records and Church Hill Productions. Look for more music, film and events from this team in the near future.

Churchill has garnered much attention lately in the horror film world with “Emerging Past,” which he wrote, directed and produced. After creating a buzz at the New York City Independent Film Festivalwhen a second screening had to be booked because of the overwhelming interest (a first in festival history), the film took home the award for Best Horror Feature and Best Song for “Mud.” This impressive accomplishment was followed by a Best Actor win at the Spooky Empire Freakshow Horror Film Festival in Orlando, FL in October. The Best Actor win made three wins in as many screenings, setting an enviable record for any feature film. Churchill premiered “Emerging Past” in Pennsylvania at the Mr. Hush Weekend of Fear, which also premiered “Mr. Hush” – a film in which he has a supporting role as Sheriff Churchill as well as being a producer. “Emerging Past” went on to the Salty Horror Film Festival in Salt Lake City and will continue to be shown to eager horror fans at festivals and conventions around the country in 2011.

“Emerging Past” is a horror twisted psycho-thriller rollercoaster ride of terror that follows a tormented woman on her journey to discover where her past is leading her. The film features an impressive cast of genre stars including: Brooke McCarter (“The Lost Boys”), Steve Dash (“Friday the 13th Part 2), Tony Moran (“Halloween 1 & 2”) and Stephen Geoffreys (“Fright Night”). Churchill says that his vision for the film came from a road trip to Washington DC, the setting for one of his favorite films, “The Exorcist” and says “somewhere between “The Exorcist” and “The Omen” “Emerging Past” shall sit.”

Features on a variety of internet radio programs – such as The Jimmy Star Show, Random Talk Radio and Mothpod – have helped to create anticipation and buzz on this film in the horror film community. It has also been mentioned on popular horror sites such as Dread Central, From Dusk Till Con, GeekTyrant and Encyclopedia Psychotica.

-We Are Movie Geeks (4th Most Read Article on Google January 4, 2011)