... mostly sex stuff

MUSIC LICENSING

SYNTHPOP NEWS

08-01-2023 15:25 GMT

HONEYMOON FROM HELL

Music industry update | California, USA | Indie artist, Megan Mcduffee

Pick up a piece of paper and draw a smiley face (like this one - 😀). Write above the smiley face “Have a good day”. Put it in your pocket and carry it with you throughout the day. No, you don’t need to look at it ten times a day or every time you take a break, or whenever you go to the restroom to do a line of cocaine -  Oops!! I mean powder your nose (wink, wink). Don’t even think about it, forget it’s there and go about your day. If you happen to see it and look at it while digging for some change or a condom or whatever you keep in your pockets on a regular working day that’s totally fine but don’t look for it. Now do this throughout the whole week, thinking absolutely nothing of it. Continue doing it, it’s just a piece of paper. It certainly won’t weight you down or get in your way in any way, what have you got to lose right? What do you think will happen before long? Now try writing other stuff down and see what happens - but only one thing at any given time. Don't walk around with a pocket full of loose papers, that's chaos. Write down only the most important one on any given day. 

Writing things down makes them easier. Don’t ask why, just believe it. In fact just before writing this article I pulled a piece of paper out of my pocket, crumpled it up and casually tossed it at the trash can nearby – I didn’t miss. I never miss. I can NEVER miss! I’m so amazing. Yes, I AM. And guess what was written on the piece of paper? Yep, you guessed right – “Honeymoon from Hell”. Swish!!

That’s totally got nothing to do with the actual content or context of this music news story I’m about to tell you. I just thought I’d tell you how we both arrived here to share this wonderful moment together – you reading, and me writing. I’ve totally got butterflies right now, do you feel that too? Don't worry I'm not about to try to kiss you. Also, I wanted to share that information with you so you can share it with any really sad people you know, and together, this amazing secret that gets me through the day can make the world a happier and more prosperous place. 

To sum up – think it, write it!

So ….

Today I discovered that “Honeymoon from Hell” recently became available to stream on Amazon Prime. To be honest I was never into Amazon Prime until I discovered Millennials were using the word Netflix as a slang that is used to refer to, well, mostly sex stuff. Darn Millennials! They’re ruining everything. I love sex but when I tell people I’m watching Netflix with my friends I don’t want them to think it’s code for something else. We're not all like Eddie Murphy - friends can't kiss. They shouldn't, it will totally ruin the relationship, especially if they don't stop there, and they do other stuff - sex stuff. #BoomerangFilm

But what’s so special about the movie I sense you ask. And I’ll tell you. The award-winning horror 2016 MarVista Entertainment film starring Lexi Giovagnolia, Cameron Richardson and Catherine Hicks was scored by a really exciting freelance music composer from California who we love so much and follow so closely. Her name is Megan McDuffee and once you’ve heard the badass, sinister score in the banner video at the link provided further down, you’ll love her very much too. But don’t stop there, explore the other links and find out why Megan is one of the most successful and fastest-rising independent music composers in San Francisco; and why she has had the opportunity to work with so many big name in the television, film and video game industries.

Share this with everyone you know who watches TV. 

Music News: Tamara Bubble Stars In Save A Lot Television Commercial | Music Discovery XO

MUSIC LICENSING

HIP HOP NEWS

04-09-2021 22:15 GMT

TAMARA BUBBLE STARS IN SAVE A LOT TELEVISION COMMERCIAL

Music industry update | New York, USA | Indie artist, Tamara Bubble

She’s already had so much of her music featured on Television that many would say this was only inevitable.  New York’s next big female hip hop star, Tamara Bubble recently booked a role to star in a nationally-syndicated commercial for supermarket chain Save A Lot’s latest television advertisement campaign. The independent hip hop sensation made her name owing to a very versatile hip hop vocal performance style that is not only fun but utterly compelling and subsequently refreshing to listen to. She has now proven that she is just as fun and versatile on screen as well. Whether you are into pop, R&B or hip hop, Tamara has a way of blurring the lines between the genres and getting the attention she deserves. Being a singer and rapper at the same time makes it easier for the Brooklyn sensation than many of her peers, and she has flaunted and taken full advantage of her diverse range of performance styles every step of the way of her illustrious independent hip hop career. She has now added actress to her ever-growing list of entertainment industry skills. 

[Watch television commercial below] 

Explicit.

Music News: This Is Cool, Who Produced It? | Music Discovery XO

INTERVIEWS
SYNTHPOP NEWS
27-02-2021 19:35 GMT

THIS IS COOL, WHO PRODUCED IT?

Music industry update | California, USA | Indie artist, Megan Mcduffee

For a musician, those six words could make all the difference between playing music in a bedroom and giving it away free until eventually calling it quits; and having an illustrious career in the music industry. Many artists nowadays tend to focus more on social media likes and shares, going viral, Tik Tok videos, getting on popular Spotify playlists, getting more streams on streaming services, and creating a buzz; which are all very important as well, but they will never be as important as creating amazing music. Music composer Megan McDuffee is a prime example. Throughout her career she has landed projects with some of the biggest television and film production companies in the United States and composed music for everything from small indie games to trailers and soundtracks for big budget films. Her latest job was to compose music for the trailer of a new film titled “Wrong Turn”, which she did, and was spectacular as usual. A reporter for Australia’s popular free music magazine, Mixdown heard it and thought to himself, “this is really cool, I wonder who produced it”. One thing led to another and before long Megan was doing an interview for the next issue of the magazine, which is distributed nationwide. So let this be a lesson for you; if you are a musician reading this, focus on creating amazing music and let everything else fall into place. And if you are not a musician, focus on being amazing at whatever it is you do, and likewise let everything else fall into place. [Watch "Wrong Turn" trailer, find Mixdown magazine article link below] 

Music News: Wayward | Music Discovery XO

NEW MUSIC
R&B NEWS
26-02-2021 18:57 GMT

WAYWARD

Music industry update | New York, USA | Indie artist, Tamara Bubble

Released for pre-order on the 21st of January, 2021, “Wayward” was Brooklyn, New York rapper Tamara Bubble’s first single of the year. Following just over a month after the release of her Christmas single “Holiday Party”, it did well to set the tone for what is already looking like a pretty amazing year ahead for the fast-rising female emcee, who gets exponentially further away for her peers and closer to hip hop superstardom now with every new track. The new single was produced by Pennsylvania, US Emmy award-winning songwriter, music producer and composer Mikey Meiers. It premiered during Season 11, Episode 5 of the popular Showtime US television series “Shameless” on Sunday, the 31st of January; and is available to stream and download on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Deezer, YouTube and all popular digital music services, as well as Soundcloud and selected music promotion platforms for indie musicians and bands. [Watch TV clip and stream song below]

Music News: Frank Palangi On "The Voice" | Music Discovery XO

TALENT SHOWS
ROCK NEWS
04-12-2020 16:07 GMT

FRANK PALANGI ON "THE VOICE"

Music industry update | New York, USA | Indie artist, Frank Palangi

He got his start in the music industry after handing his demo to Grammy nominated singer Josh Brown, who is famous for playing in the rock bands Day Of Fire and Full Devil Jacket. Frank Palangi approached Josh while he was on tour playing at a local nightclub in Upstate New York where Frank is based. Before long he received a phone call from Josh's producer, Rogers Masson, whose credits include Vintage Trouble and Marylin Manson, and was on his way to record his first EP, "Frank Palangi". Frank, who taught himself to play the guitar, bass and drums at the age of 13, has now enjoyed over a decade as one of the East Coast’s most highly revered fully independent rock artists. With his positive, motivational classic rock sound, he has kept real Rock ‘n’ Roll music alive and continues to bring both old school and new school rock music fans together at many of the region’s popular live music venues, concert halls, community events and festivals. With so many notable records under his belt and so many notable venues played already, Frank is on his way to becoming one of the most exciting new rock music stars out of New York in a very long time, but he is keeping all his options open especially in light of the Coronavirus pandemic and the unpredictable future it has brought with it, not just for the music industry but for all sectors of the world's economies. This week he announced that he will be taking part in the next series of American radio and television network, NBC's popular TV talent show, “The Voice”, and everyone is invited to vote and show their support. 

Music News: Inside Facebook's 2020 Super Bowl Commercial | Music Discovery XO

TELEVISION & FILM
POP NEWS
09-09-2020 14:53 GMT

INSIDE FACEBOOK'S 2020 SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL

Music industry update | New York, USA | Indie artist, Saiah

With a plethora of high profile as well as low profile gigs under his belt, emerging New York rapper and actor, Saiah’s showreel gets progressively more impressive and exciting every year. Excelling in thriller, drama, comedy and even theatre, he is as versatile as entertainers come. A few months back, just before lockdown he featured in Facebook’s 2020 Super Bowl Commercial, which featured award-winning actors; Chris Rock, known for films like “The Longest Yard”, “Death At A Funeral” and “Down To Earth”, and stand-up comedy specials like "Bigger & Blacker” and “Never Scared”; and Sylvester Stallone, who is known for iconic films like “Rocky”, “Rambo” and “Judge Dredd”. [Watch Below]