Razor & Tie Media News

"HAIR" DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD BROADWAY CHART, #63 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART

publicity — 2009-07-01T17:50:22-05:00

NEW BROADWAY CAST RECORDING OF "HAIR"
DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD BROADWAY CHART,
#63 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART

HIGHEST CHART DEBUT IN GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS HISTORY

New York, NY (7/1/2009) - The new Broadway Cast Recording of the hit musical HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, featuring never-before-released tracks from the show's iconic score, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Broadway Chart and at #63 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart (unusually high for a cast recording). The Ghostlight Records recording, featuring the production's 37-member cast and all-star band, was released in stores on Tuesday, June 23rd. Following its May 26th digital release, the album quickly became iTunes top selling "soundtrack." The album was recorded on Monday, April 6th at New York City's Legacy Studios and is produced by Kurt Deutsch and Joel Moss with Bill Rosenfield acting as Executive Producer.

One of the most iconic of Broadway scores, HAIR features more modern "hit" songs than any show in history: "Aquarius," "Let The Sun Shine In," "Easy To Be Hard," "Good Morning Starshine," and the title song became chart-topping hits, Grammy winners, Gold or Platinum records, or all of the above. The original Broadway cast recording of HAIR remains one of greatest selling pop albums of all time and among the most beloved in music history.

The story of a group of young Americans searching for love and peace during the Vietnam era, HAIR is a timeless portrait of a movement that changed the world. Its groundbreaking rock score paved the way for some of the greatest musicals of our time. Now, the "Age of Aquarius" dawns again in this jubilant new production, which won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle also recently honored the production with their 2009 award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical. Directed by Diane Paulus and choreographed by Karole Armitage, HAIR features a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot. HAIR began preview performances on March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC) and opened to rave reviews on March 31, 2009.

ROBIN RIFKIN NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, MEDIA BUYING AND SALES FOR RAZOR & TIE MEDIA

publicity — 2009-06-30T11:10:40-05:00

(New York, NY) - Robin Rifkin has been named Vice President, Media Buying & Sales for Razor & Tie Media at the company's headquarters in New York City. With over twenty years in the industry, Rifkin joins the Razor & Tie with an extensive background in media buying and planning for print media, broadcast television, radio, on-line, traditional direct mail, FSI's, and alternative media. Her wealth of expertise includes experience in direct planning and buying with a focus toward optimizing media. At Razor & Tie, Rifkin will oversee the strategic direction and development of accounts as well as all campaigns including planning, negotiating/ investment to optimization and reporting.

The announcement was made by Razor & Tie Entertainment Co-Owners, Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam, to whom Rifkin will report. They comment, "Robin is an experienced and talented executive who we expect to play a significant role in continuing the growth of Razor & Tie Media."

Rifkin was most recently the Vice President Direct Response & Media Director (Vice President Direct Response Media Director) at Zenith Optimedia. From 2004 to 2008, she managed direct media planning and buying for Hewlett Packard's printer and computer lines as well as its subsidiary product Snapfish.com. Her focus was on domestic planning while maintaining a global creative and messaging synergy. Prior to her role at Zenith, Rifkin spent five years at the LLKFB Advertising Agency as the Vice President Media Director working almost exclusively with the pharmaceutical companies Pharmacia, Pfizer, BMS and Abbott Labs for the drugs Celebrex, Bextra, Detrol, Imitrex and Meridia. She also worked on other products such as Ikon office supplies, Lincoln Technical Schools and Viacord cord blood preservation.

Rifkin served in the late nineties as the Vice President Media Director for 1-800-flowers.com where she coordinated between traditional media, interactive and creative and managed all aspects of the branding and direct response campaigns. From 1992 to 1997, she was at Bozell, where she worked on such clients as Bell Atlantic, The New York Times, Mutual of Omaha, FEMA, Merck Manual and Lincoln Technical Schools. As the Vice President Media Director she oversaw a team of 15 in the planning, budgeting and analyzing complex media schedules. She was integral in many successful product launches by executing optimal media buy combinations. Prior to Bozell, Robin was Senior Media Buyer at Wunderman Cato Johnson, where she worked on such clients as AT&T, Time Warner Magazines, American Express, Columbia House Video and Record Club, Prodigy, Nordic Track, Sony Music, Showtime and many others. Rifkin started her Direct Response career at E&M advertising working on traditional DR with clients in categories such as cosmetic, music and exercise equipment. Rifkin is a graduate of Long Island University and teaches Direct Marketing Media course for Women in Marketing.

About Razor & Tie Media
Founded over 10 years ago, R&T Media is a full-service media agency that specializes in media buying, commercial production, consulting services, brand and product promotion, search engine marketing campaigns, and online marketing/email campaigns. R&T Media utilizes a wide variety of broadcast outlets, including cable, network, spot and syndication television as well as online media. The company excels in direct response television with some of the most successful direct response campaigns in recent years. Razor & Tie purchases the media for its own successful projects such as Kidz Bop and is also retained by leading U.S. companies including Universal Music, Hollywood Records, and packaged goods companies such as Elmer's Glue, Sure Deodorant and Airborne and many others. Razor & Tie Media is a division of Razor & Tie Entertainment.

About Razor & Tie Entertainment
New York-based Razor & Tie Entertainment is one of the fastest growing independent entertainment companies in the United States and is the parent company of Kidz Bop, LLC. Razor & Tie successfully sells audio and video products through traditional retail distribution, a wide variety of digital outlets, and direct response television advertising. Founded by co-owners Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam, Razor & Tie is a vertically-integrated company that includes a music company with major label distribution, a music publishing business, a media buying company, a home video company, a direct marketing operation and a growing database of entertainment consumers.

ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK FOR SONY PICTURES CLASSICS WHATEVER WORKS IN STORES TODAY

publicity — 2009-06-23T14:53:29-05:00

(New York, NY) - The original motion picture soundtrack for the Sony Pictures Classics Woody Allen comedy Whatever Works hits stores today. The album features 13 nostalgic songs from the 30's and 40's golden era of swing, jazz and big band music. Songs include the 1930 Groucho Marx ditty, "Hello I Must Be Going," Jackie Gleason's "If I Could Be With You," Charlie Byrd's "Menina Flor," and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performances of "Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125," "Wedding March" and "Symphony No. 5 in C Minor." The Film's star, Larry David, also sings a unique version of "Happy Birthday To You" as featured throughout the movie.

Whatever Works is the latest from the legendary Woody Allen and stars Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Patricia Clarkson, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael McKean, Kristen Johnson and Ed Begley Jr. Larry David stars as Boris, a misanthropic man who trades his upper class life for a much more bohemian existence. In doing so, he strikes up a May-December romance with Melody (played by Evan Rachel Wood). Whatever Works was released in New York and Los Angeles on June 19th and will be released in other cities nationwide by July 3rd. Early reviews include the New York Observer rave, "Whatever Works is Woody Allen exactly as you want your Woody Allen to be. It's witty, dark, poignant, zany and hilarious, and showcases a New York filtered through the Allen lens as we've never seen it before."

This release follows Razor & Tie Entertainment's recent soundtrack success with the platinum motion picture soundtrack to the Fox mega-hit Alvin and the Chipmunks. Other recent releases include the soundtracks to the Dreamworks/Paramount film Hotel for Dogs, the Warner Premiere release The Clique and Another Cinderella Story, and the film score to the FOX smash hit film Taken.

WHATEVER WORKS Soundtrack track list:
1. Hello I Must Be Going - Groucho Marx and Cast
2. Salty Bubble - Tom Sharpsteen and His Orlandos
3. Butterfly By - Heinz Kiessling
4. Honeymoon Swoon- Werner Tautz
5. If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight) - Jackie Gleason
6. Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
7. Wedding March - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
8. Symphony No. 5 in C Minor Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
9. Desafinado - Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd
10. Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year - Red Garland
11. Menina Flor - Charlie Byrd
12. Auld Lang Syne - Dick Hyman & His Orchestra
13. Happy Birthday To You - Larry David

WINNER OF GOSPEL DREAM MELINDA WATTS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM, PEOPLE GET READY SET FOR RELEASE JULY 28TH

publicity — 2009-05-29T13:43:20-05:00

(New York, NY) - Melinda Watts, the season three winner of Gospel Music Channel's popular reality talent search series, Gospel Dream, will fulfill her life long dream as she is set to release her first album this summer. Signed with Razor & Tie Entertainment for a worldwide multi-album deal, Watt's debut album, PEOPLE GET READY, will be released nationwide on July 28th.

Born in New Jersey and hailing from Sacramento, CA, Watts began singing at the age of six. Her powerhouse vocals and warm bravado have captured the hearts of millions of fans, when she won the American Idol-esque show. Influenced by legends CeCe Winans, Natalie Grant and Shirley Caesar, Melinda shares a love of music and her church.

PEOPLE GET READY is a bright and dynamic album that showcases Watts' vibrant vocals along with strong contemporary production. The celebratory first single, "So Good," has already made waves at Gospel radio and is upbeat pop track that absolutely defies you to get up and dance.

Slick grooves, hopeful lyrics, and an exuberant vibe are interwoven throughout PEOPLE GET READY, which recalls other leading ladies of urban gospel like Mary Mary and Kierra Sheard. From the explosive, dance-friendly tracks of "Say Yes," and "Happy" to intimate worship songs like "Available To You," a duet with J. Moss, and wonderful rendition of "Faith," there is no doubt as to why Watts won over judges and audiences alike.

Watts will be set out on a promotional tour this summer in support of the release with stops in New York, Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia. She's already been chosen to tape an upcoming episode BET's "LIFT EVERY VOICE," and will be a part of the Gospel Music Channel's Gospel Dream 2009 season set to start airing in June.

"I've always had a love of music and I have been singing in church my whole life," Watts explains. "God's grace brought me here. A lot of faith in God and remembering that it's okay to dream even when you feel you can't."

Watts, a former high school English teacher and active member of her Sacramento community, started the nonprofit organizations Project Sunday and Heaven's House to address the great need for mentoring and ministering to young women in her community.

Melinda Watts is managed by Mitchell Solarek of Maximum Artist Management.

KIDZ BOP And McDONALD'S Rock Today's Most Popular Music with a New HAPPY MEAL

publicity — 2009-04-24T11:43:25-05:00

SERIES OF EIGHT CDs FEATURES 33 HIT SONGS INCLUDING ORIGINAL "KIDZ BOP WORLD" BONUS TRACK

(New York, NY) - Kids have a new reason to get moving this spring when they enjoy a McDonald's Happy Meal. KIDZ BOP, the most popular and most recognized music product in the U.S. for kids ages five to 12, and McDonald's are joining together for the first time, making the popular music brand available with the purchase of new KIDZ BOP-themed Happy Meal.

With each Happy Meal, kids will receive one of eight CDs featuring four KIDZ BOP hit songs - sung for kids, by kids - plus the bonus original track, "KIDZ BOP World." The Happy Meal will be available from April 24 through May 21, and offer kids the opportunity to embrace their inner star through interactive features on HappyMeal.com and KIDZBOP.com.

KIDZ BOP has sold more than 11 million CDs and earned nine Gold certifications since its debut in 2001. KIDZ BOP is a complete entertainment platform, featuring music, videos, the popular website KIDZBOP.com and the KIDZ BOP LIVE concert tour. KIDZ BOP is also leading the way in the search for tomorrow's stars through the annual national Be a KIDZ BOP STAR talent search and a one-of-a-kind virtual space where kids can upload performance videos and webshows in a safe, secure environment to share with peers. From these groups of talented kids, KIDZ BOP hopes to sign three new artists in 2009. With these unique youth connections, KIDZ BOP will continue to find and develop new artists.

"KIDZ BOP is creating innovative ways for kids and tweens to share and create music and content," said Liz Nealon, General Manager of KIDZ BOP. "As our momentum as a multi-faceted entertainment brand grows, we'll continue to partner with companies like McDonald's that further our mission to celebrate the unique authentic voices of kids and foster creative interaction with the KIDZ BOP brand."

Cool Music, Interactive Content
The Happy Meal CDs feature hit songs from the KIDZ BOP collection including, "All Star," "Complicated," "Funkytown," "SOS," "So Yesterday," "Holiday," "Hey There Delilah" and "Since You Been Gone." Each CD also will include a code that kids can use to unlock a special KIDZ BOP song on a virtual music player at McDonald's virtual world for kids, McWorld available at HappyMeal.com. At McWorld kids' online personas can dance and interact with virtual DJs. Kids can also create original content and upload their own videos on KIDZBOP.com.

"We are always looking to bring relevant and engaging experiences, as well as quality food choices, to our customers through the Happy Meal," said Rebecca Anderson, marketing manager, McDonald's USA. "We are excited to partner with KIDZ BOP on this exciting promotion, which emphasizes kids empowerment and having fun through the latest music hits. Families are sure to enjoy this exclusive KIDZ Bop experience at McDonald's."

INTO THE PRESENCE DEBUT ALBUM TO BE RELEASED APRIL 28TH

publicity — 2009-04-22T13:30:40-05:00

EAST COAST RESIDENCY CONFIRMED FOR APRIL

(New York, NY) - Into The Presence's (ITP) self-titled debut album is set for release on April 28th 2009. The band, made up of drummer Tim Alexander and frontman/guitarist Luis Maldonado, fresh off multiple performances at this years' SXSW, will do a string of east coast dates including residencies in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Boston leading up to the album release.

With their self-titled debut album which was recorded in true analog (tape machines and vintage outboard gear), Into The Presence have created a sweeping musical journey that is stripped down in its instrumentation but grand in its sonic landscape. The end result is an instantly accessible yet deceptively complex, dynamic rock record that gives a nod to rock's past glories while creating a totally new and fresh statement.

Despite their vast musical expertise, Alexander and Maldonado fought to keep the music focused. "This was not going to be a progressive note fest," explains Tim. "We analyzed every note and got rid of anything that didn't improve the song. This was about the basics: the songs and making you feel something."

Alexander and Maldonado took part in various projects before collaborating on the upcoming release. Alexander performed with Primus, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, among other endeavors. Maldonado, a well known studio/session player was a child music prodigy who studied classical guitar in college at the age of 12. He has performed with a bevy of artists.. Cellist, Ana Lenchantin, has played with Trent Reznor, The Eels and Gnarls Barkley.

INTO THE PRESENCE tour dates:
APRIL
17 Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall

INTO THE PRESENCE APRIL residency dates:
Washington D.C. Velvet Lounge Mondays 4/13, 4/20, 4/27
Philadelphia, PA Manhattan Room Tuesdays 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28
New York, NY Piano's Wednesdays 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
Boston, MA Copperfields Thursdays 4/9, 4/23, 4/30

For more information visit Into the Presence

ALYSON SHAPERO NAMED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & MARKETING

publicity — 2009-04-22T13:27:20-05:00

(New York, NY) - Alyson Shapero has been named Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Razor & Tie Entertainment, based at the company's headquarters in New York City. Shapero joins the company with an extensive background in entertainment and music marketing. With over twenty years in the industry, she brings a wealth of expertise in conceptualizing brands, products, multi-channel promotions and programs for the retail, digital and entertainment sectors.

The announcement was made by Razor & Tie Entertainment Co-Owners, Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam, to whom Shapero will report. They comment, "Alyson is a forward thinking executive who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and can accomplish big goals. We are thrilled that she has chosen to join Razor & Tie."
Shapero was most recently Senior Vice President, Marketing & Advertising for Warner Music Group. From 2003 to 2008, she developed strategies to drive sales for physical, digital and mobile products through category expansion, partnerships and promotions. Shapero collaborated with all facets of WMG business including marketing, advertising, sales, digital, mobile, new media, and merchandising. She created custom brands such as Reload and The Collection to reinvigorate WEA/WMG's music catalog.
Prior to her role at WMG, Shapero served as General Manager/ Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Kinetic Records. There she worked with such artists as Paul Oakenfold, Ash, and Sasha & Digweed and was responsible for the overall strategic direction and growth of the Kinetic brand and artists. She spearheaded an international dance/rave movement in the U.S. in the late nineties and helped Kinetic to become one of the most successful dance labels in America. Shapero began her career at SONY Entertainment where she was the National Director of College Marketing, Sony Music Division.

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ALL THAT REMAINS SINGLE "TWO WEEKS" HITS TOP 10 AT ACTIVE ROCK RADIO

publicity — 2009-04-22T13:24:06-05:00

BAND TO PERFORM AT REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS ON MTV2;
DATES WITH SLIPKNOT AND ON THIS SUMMER'S MAYHEM FESTIVAL

(New York, NY) - All That Remains (ATR) continue to knock down walls with their first top 10 single, "Two Weeks," at Active Rock radio and are the only band currently in the top 10 with their first track at this format. The band are confirmed to perform at the hard rock/metal music awards show, the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which will be broadcast on MTV2 as a one-hour special debuting Saturday, May 2nd. All That Remains continues to tour extensively, in April the band will head out for headlining dates, including the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. ATR will join Slipknot in May and will play rock festivals such as Rock on the Range in Columbus, OH. They continue this summer on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival alongside Marilyn Manson, Slayer, and more.

In the words of the immortal Peter Griffin "HOLY FREAKING CRAP!" "Two Weeks" is in the TOP TEN at rock radio. That's something I never would have thought would happen for a band like us," the honest reaction from All That Remains frontman Phil Labonte. "We thank everyone who called their local rock stations and requested our song. It's amazing to be a part of this and have such supportive listeners."
Massachusetts hard rockers All That Remains' latest release OVERCOME debuted at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 chart in September and has already sold over 140,000 copies. First single "Two Weeks" has been a mainstay on the Active Rock radio charts for the past six months (click here request the song at radio) and the music video was just added to Fuse’s Rock Countdown and voted the #2 clip of 2008 by viewers of Headbangers Ball, receiving frequent play on MTV2. All That Remains has a surging online presence and their music has been included on both Rock Band and Guitar Hero 2 video games, resulting in over 100,000 additional individual track downloads. OVERCOME has received great reviews from the cover of Metal Edge magazine to the Alternative Press rave "New England's newest metal golden boys (and girl)...Phil Labonte's vocal prowess is almost unmatched...ATR stand out."
www.allthatremainsonline.com

ALL THAT REMAINS on tour:
APRIL
7 Los Angeles, CA Revolver Golden God Awards at Club Nokia
14 Burlington, VT Higher Ground (w/ August Burns Red)
15 Syracuse, NY Lost Horizon (w/ August Burns Red, Unholy)
17 Worcester, MA Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Festival)
20 Knoxville, TN The Valarium
21 Jacksonville, NC Hooligans
22 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
24 Charlotte, NC Amos Southend
25 Orlando, FL Tinker Field (WJRR Earthday Birthday)
26 Charleston, SC Ladson Fairgrounds (WYBB May Day)
28 Austin, TX Emo's
29 Odessa, TX Dos Amigo's
MAY
1 Farmington, NM Gators
2 Phoenix, AZ The Farm
4 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory Concert House
5 Boise, ID Knitting Factory Concert House
6 Murray, UT Murray Theater
8 Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheatre (KATT KHBZ Discorust)
9 Little Rock, AR North Shore River Walk Park East (KDJE Edjefest)
10 Park City, KS Hartman Arena (w/ Slipknot)
12 Sioux Falls, SD Canaries Stadium (KRRO radio show)
13 Mankato, MN Alltel Center (w/ Slipknot)
14 Cedar Rapids, IA US Cellular Center (w/ Slipknot)
15 Madison, WI The Orpheum
16 Columbus, OH Crew Stadium Rock on the Range

ALL THAT REMAINS / MAYHEM FESTIVAL:
JULY
10 Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
11 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
12 San Bernardino, CA Glen Helen Pavilion
14 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre
17 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Pavilion
18 Albuquerque, NM Journal Pavilion
19 Denver, CO Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
21 Kansas City, KS Sandstone Amphitheatre
22 St Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
24 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
25 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Centre
26 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
28 Toronto, ON Molson Amphitheatre
29 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
31 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
AUGUST
1 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
2 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
4 Boston, MA Comcast Center for the Performing Arts
6 Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach Amphitheatre
7 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
8 Hartford, CT New England Dodge Music Center
9 Washington, DC Nissan Pavilion
11 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre
12 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
14 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center
15 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
16 San Antonio, TX Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

KIDZ BOP ADDS SEASONED BRAND EXECUTIVE; NAMES JOHN FRASER AS VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & MARKETING

publicity — 2009-04-22T13:16:25-05:00

(New York, NY) - John Fraser has been named Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the best-selling children's music brand KIDZ BOP, based at the company's headquarters in New York City. Fraser joins KIDZ BOP with extensive experience in entertainment branding and marketing having played an integral role in a number of children's brands as well as Marvel Entertainment. In this position, Fraser will employ his extensive expertise to develop the KIDZ BOP experience across all media platforms. This is second major executive new hire in recent months for KIDZ BOP following the 2008 announcement of Liz Nealon as the General Manager.

"The range of John's background, from brand management and marketing communications to strategic planning with entertainment and consumer goods will be an enormous asset as we seek to expand the KIDZ BOP brand and build on its original, music roots," said Nealon, General Manager KIDZ BOP.
Prior to joining KIDZ BOP, Fraser was the Vice President of Marketing at Classic Media, where he managed classic kids/family brands such as Lassie, Frosty the Snowman, Rocky & Bullwinkle, George of the Jungle, Gumby, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Fraser oversaw the sales and marketing for the entertainment startup. Prior to Classic Media, John was Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales, Promotions & Brand Management for Marvel Entertainment, where he supervised blockbuster entertainment brands including Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic 4, Iron Man and The Hulk while building key revenue-driven strategic business units.
In his new role for the #1 music brand for kids, Fraser will be responsible for all KIDZ BOP brand platforms including audio and consumer products, website, live events, brand extensions, strategic partnerships, licensees and overall brand strategy. He will work closely with on-air and online teams to create customized, branded content relationships.
ABOUT KIDZ BOP LLC
KIDZ BOP is the most-popular and recognized music series in the U.S. for kids aged 5-12, featuring today's most popular songs, sung by kids for kids. KIDZ BOP celebrates the unique, authentic voice of kids across the entire brand - through music, videos, the popular website KIDZBOP.COM, the KIDZ BOP LIVE concert tour, KIDZ BOP TV and the national Be a KIDZ BOP Star talent competition. KIDZ BOP music titles have sold more than 11 million and earned nine Gold certifications since their debut in 2001. The website, www.KIDZBOP.com, is one of the fastest-growing online social networking destinations, where kids can safely create, share and watch a variety of content. The KIDZ BOP LIVE tour launched in 2007, playing in theaters and small arenas in across the country to more than 100,000 fans. The KIDZ BOP TV channel is available 24/7 on the Comcast video-on-demand channel, featuring webshows, music videos, concert footage and user-generated content. The brand continues to grow with various promotions including toys and greeting cards. KIDZ BOP LLC is a division of New York-based independent entertainment company Razor & Tie Entertainment, a vertically-integrated company that includes a music company with major label distribution, a music publishing business, a media buying company, a home video company, an experienced marketing, promotion and sales team, a direct marketing operation and a growing database of entertainment consumers. For more information, please visit www.kidzbop.com.

To view an image of John Fraser, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, KIDZ BOP,
please click here:

John Fraser Photograph

THE WHIP EMBARK ON U.S. TOUR WITH LATE OF THE PIER AND DEADMAU5

publicity — 2009-04-22T13:04:37-05:00

U.S. TELEVISION DEBUT CONFIRMED ON 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!' IN APRIL

(New York, NY) - UK buzz band, The Whip, kicked off their North American tour in support of their debut album, X MARKS DESTINATION. The electro-rock band played multiple shows at SXSW and will perform at Winter Music Conference this week followed by a tour with Late of the Pier and DeadMau5. The Whip will also make their U.S. television debut on April 22nd on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!

It's been quite a year for the Manchester, UK band, touring non-stop at some of last summer's biggest festivals like Glastonbury, Reading, and Creamfields as well as US stops at SXSW and CMJ Music Marathon. Making a name for themselves, The Whip bring their blend of dance/rock stateside with songs like "Sister Siam," "Blackout," and "Sirens." The press has taken notice with features in Nylon Magazine, SOMA, XLR8R, Pitchfork and more. Spin called the first single "Trash," "a killer single..... can wreck a room." Rolling Stone selected The Whip as five bands to watch calling The Whip "ready-made for dance parties, evoking Daft Punk, LCD Soundsystem." NME raved "Best Thing to happen to dance music. Mutilatingly brilliant" and Wired declared, "If the White Stripes are the new Led Zeppelin, The Whip is the new New Order." The Whip's song "Dubsex" was recently featured on MTV's Hill's spin off, The City.

The Whip are: Bruce Carter (vocals/ guitar), Danny Saville (keyboard/ synthesizers), Nathan Sudders (bass) and Fiona Daniels (drums).

Performances and Videos:
The Whip "Trash" Video
The Whip - Live on BBC Sound
The Whip - The Lilly Allen and Friends Show

THE WHIP on tour:
MARCH
24 New Orleans House of Blues (w/Pendulum)
26 Miami, FL WMC- IDMA Awards- Miami Beach Resort & Spa
27 Miami, FL WMC- Ultra Music Festival- Bicentennial Park Main Stage
28 Miami, FL WMC- The Awarehouse and Gansevoort Hotel Rooftop Party
30 Atlanta, GA The Earl *
APRIL
1 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom*
2 New Haven, Ct Yale Afro-American Cultural Center*
3 Brooklyn, NY Studio B*
4 Philadelphia, PA TLA (w/ Deadmau5)*
7 Washington, DC 930 Club (w/ Deadmau5)*
8 Boston, MA Paradise (w/ Deadmau5)*
9 Montreal, Canada Les Saintes*
10 Toronto, Canada Kool Haus (w/ Deadmau5)*
11 Chicago, IL Congress (w/ Deadmau5)*
14 Seattle, WA Chop Suey*
15 Portland, OR Dantes*
16 San Francisco, CA Pop Scene*
19 Las Vegas, NV Hard Rock (Headline)
20 Los Angeles, CA Spaceland (Headline)
21 Los Angeles, CA Cinespace (Dim Mak Records night)

*with Late of the Pier

U.S. ROCKERS DEAD CONFEDERATE TO PLAY STRING OF UK DATES

publicity — 2009-04-22T12:58:47-05:00

(New York, NY) - U.S. rockers Dead Confederate will head over to the UK for a string of tour dates with A Place to Bury Strangers. Hailing from Athens, Georgia, Dead Confederate's music is best described as intense, lumbering, southern, psychedelic grizzly rock. They burst onto the scene with their self titled EP soon followed by an opening spot for R.E.M. at SXSW in early 2008. Later that year, they released their debut full length album, WRECKING BALL, to innumerable raves from tastemakers and press alike. Rolling Stone selected Dead Confederate as a "Band to Watch" and they made their U.S. television debut on NBC's "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" with their first single "The Rat."
Dead Confederate will tour the U.S. in March with fellow Georgians, The Whigs and in April with legendary rockers Dinosaur Jr. The band will also stop in Austin, TX for a number of SXSW shows. They have spent the last few months touring with various bands such as Drive By Truckers, Manchester Orchestra, Yeasayer, the Black Angels, Deerhunter and Black Lips among others and also played U.S. festivals such as Bonnaroo and Sasquatch. WRECKING BALL, was produced by Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Trail of Dead) and was released on TAO/Razor and Tie Entertainment.
"a raw howling take that recalls the darkest moments of nineties grunge."
Rolling Stone

"...atmospheric...sorrowful, searing and Southern virtually in all the right ways."
Spin Magazine

"the seductive blend of country-fried guitar tones and steel-mimicking wails...Morris lacerates his vocal cords that glues it all together so powerfully."
Pitchfork

"Wrecking Ball sounds like Bleach-era Nirvana covering My Morning Jacket...Dead Confederate's alt-country/grunge hybrid doesn't just feel like a compelling debut, it feels like a compelling new genre."
The Onion

"Dead Confederate's wall of sound feels cinematic and atmospheric, loud and beautiful."
NPR

Video for The Rat: Click Here
Video for "Start Me Laughing": Click Here

Performance on NBC's "Late Night With Conan O'Brien": Click Here

www.myspace.com/deadconfederate

Dead Confederate Dates:
MARCH
31 Dublin, IRE Whelans*
APRIL
1 Glasgow, UK Stereo *
2 Manchester, UK Ruby Lounge*
3 Leeds, UK Cockpit*
5 Birmingham, UK Barfly *
6 London, UK Kings College*
8 London, UK Barfly**

*with A Place to Bury Strangers
** with Manchester Orchestra

DEAD CONFEDERATE ON TOUR WITH THE WHIGS IN MARCH AND DINOSAUR JR. IN APRIL

publicity — 2009-04-22T12:50:53-05:00

PERFORMANCES CONFIRMED AT SXSW;
ADDED BY MAJOR ROCK STATIONS ACROSS THE US

(New York, NY) - Alt-rockers Dead Confederate will tour in March with fellow Georgians, The Whigs and in April with legendary rockers Dinosaur Jr. The band will also stop in Austin, TX for a number of SXSW shows (tour dates below). Dead Confederate has spent the last few months touring in support of their critically-acclaimed full-length debut, WRECKING BALL, released in September 2008. The first single, "The Rat" has been well received by major rock stations across the country including KNDD/Seattle, KBZT/San Diego, KWOD/Sacramento, WARQ/Columbia and KNRK Portland. The band appeared on Late Night With Conan O'Brien, and was one Rolling Stone's "Artists To Watch."

Dead Confederate is the first artist Gary Gersh, A&R legend and founder of The Artist's Organization, signed to his new imprint. The band released a self-titled EP in late 2007. The EP garnered immediate attention and the band found themselves opening for R.E.M. at SXSW, as well as sharing the stage with Yeasayer, the Black Angels, Deerhunter and Black Lips among others. The band has also played festivals such as Bonnaroo, Sasquatch, etc. Their 2008 full length follow-up release, WRECKING BALL, was produced by Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Trail of Dead).

The album continues to receive rave reviews with a recent Pitchfork review, "the seductive blend of country-fried guitar tones and steel-mimicking wails...Morris lacerates his vocal cords that glues it all together so powerfully." Rolling Stone has said Dead Confederate is "a raw howling take on Southern rock..." The Onion adds "Wrecking Ball sounds like Bleach-era Nirvana covering My Morning Jacket...Dead Confederate's alt-country/grunge hybrid doesn't just feel like a compelling debut, it feels like a compelling new genre."

Dead Confederate on tour:
FEBRUARY
27 Denver, CO Larimer Lounge
28 Denver, CO Larimer Lounge
MARCH
4 Washington, DC Black Cat*
5 Philadelphia, PA The Note*
6 Boston, MA Paradise*
7 New York, NY The Bowery*
9 Columbus, OH The Basement*
10 Detroit, MI Magic Stick*
11 Akron, OH Musica
12 Indianapolis, IN Birdys*
13 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge*
14 St. Louis, MO Fubar*
17 Kansas City, MO KC Live
19 Austin, TX SXSW- Official Showcase- Spiro's
SXSW- Obscure Magpie Showcase
20 Austin, TX SXSW- various shows
21 Austin, TX SXSW- various shows
SXSW- various shows
26 Athens, GA 40 Watt Club
27 Atlanta, GA The Earl
APRIL
13 Chattanooga, TN Rhythm & Brews**
14 Memphis, TN Minglewood Hall**
15 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theatre**
17 Fayetteville, AR George's Majestic Lounge**
18 Oxford, MS Proud Larry's**
20 Athens, GA 40 Watt Club**
21 Augusta, GA Sky City**
22 Gainesville, FL Common Grounds**
24 Tampa, FL Crowbar**
25 Orlando, FL The Social**
JUNE
10 Chattanooga, TN Riverbend Festival

*with The Whigs
**with Dinosaur Jr.

www.myspace.com/deadconfederate

ALL THAT REMAINS TO PERFORM AT FIRST ANNUAL EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS ON MTV2

publicity — 2009-04-22T12:43:30-05:00

BAND ON THIS SUMMER'S MAYHEM FESTIVAL;
SINGLE "TWO WEEKS" TOP 20 AT ACTIVE ROCK RADIO

(New York, NY) - All That Remains will perform on America's first-ever hard rock and heavy metal music awards show, the Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards, on Tuesday, April 7th at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, which will be broadcast on MTV2 as a one-hour special debuting Saturday, May 2nd. The band, whose latest single "Two Weeks" is currently a Top 20 Active Rock hit, will soon tour Australia and Japan before returning to the States for a summer on the road with the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival alongside hard rock legends Marilyn Manson and Slayer.

The Revolver Golden Gods Awards will be hosted by actor/comic Brian Posehn (The Sarah Silverman Program) and feature additional performances by Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, Suicide Silence and a special guest to be announced soon, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. The evening will also feature special appearances by Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister, Glenn Danzig, Maynard James Keenan, Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson of Testament, Protest The Hero, Marta from Bleeding Through, Isis, Brendon Small from Dethklok, WWE wrestler CM Punk, and many more. The Revolver Golden Gods Awards are created by America's leading heavy music magazine Revolver and made possible through the support of title sponsor Epiphone Guitar and presenting sponsor Honda, along with a number of other sponsors listed here. As the home of Headbangers Ball, the longest running show on the network, MTV2 will serve as the exclusive broadcast partner for the one-hour Revolver Golden Gods Awards special on May 2nd and on-air/online programming following leading up to the airdate.

Massachusetts hard rockers All That Remains' latest release OVERCOME debuted at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 chart in September and has already sold over 120,000 copies. First single "Two Weeks" has been a mainstay on the Active Rock radio charts for the past four months (and is currently in the Top 20), and the music video was voted the #2 clip of 2008 by viewers of Headbangers Ball, receiving frequent play on MTV2. All That Remains has a surging online presence and their music has been included on both Rock Band and Guitar Hero 2 video games, resulting in over 100,000 additional individual track downloads. OVERCOME has received great reviews from the cover of Metal Edge magazine to the Alternative Press rave "New England's newest metal golden boys (and girl)...Phil Labonte's vocal prowess is almost unmatched...ATR stand out."

www.allthatremainsonline.com

ALL THAT REMAINS on tour:
FEBRUARY
21 Brisbane, Australia RNA Showgrounds (Soundwave Festival)
22 Sydney, Australia Eastern Creek Raceway (Soundwave Festival)
25 Sydney, Australia The Forum
27 Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Showgrounds (Soundwave Festival)
28 Adelaide, Australia Bonython Park Oval (Soundwave Festival)
MARCH
3/2 Perth, Australia Steel Blue Oval (Soundwave Festival)
3/26 Fukuoka, Japan** Zepp Fukuoka
3/27 Osaka, Japan** Zepp Osaka
3/30 Tokyo, Japan** Zepp Tokyo
4/1 Sendai, Japan** Zepp Sendai
4/4 Sapporo, Japan** Zepp Sapporo
4/7 Los Angeles, CA Revolver Golden God Awards at Club Nokia
4/17 Worcester, MA Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Festival)
** w/ Dragonforce

ALL THAT REMAINS / MAYHEM FESTIVAL:
JULY
10 Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
11 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
12 San Bernardino, CA Glen Helen Pavilion
14 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre
17 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Pavilion
18 Albuquerque, NM Journal Pavilion
19 Denver, CO Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
21 Kansas City, KS Sandstone Amphitheatre
22 St Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
24 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
25 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Centre
26 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
28 Toronto, ON Molson Amphitheatre
29 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
31 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
AUGUST
1 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
2 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
4 Boston, MA Tweeter Center
6 Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach Amphitheatre
7 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
8 Hartford, CT New England Dodge Music Center
9 Washington, DC Nissan Pavilion
11 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre
12 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
14 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center
15 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
16 San Antonio, TX Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Mayhem tickets on sale April 24th for information check: www.mayhemfest.com and www.livenation.com

HILL COUNTRY REVUE INKS WITH RAZOR & TIE

publicity — 2009-04-22T12:30:49-05:00

DEBUT ALBUM 'MAKE A MOVE' TO BE RELEASED ON MAY 12TH

(New York, NY) - Southern Rock / Contemporary Blues band, Hill Country Revue has signed with Razor & Tie Entertainment and will release their debut album, MAKE A MOVE, on May 12th. Formed last year by Cody Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars, Hill Country Revue is currently on a national tour (dates below) and will continue to tour North America through 2009.

"This is really back to the roots of blues," says Cody Dickinson of the upcoming record. "It's funky. Really nasty, that's the best way to describe it. Gritty, messy, stripped-down."

Hill Country Revue is a collective of musicians from the fertile soil of North Mississippi who have grown up living the music. The band is Cody Dickinson (Rhythm Guitar), Chris Chew (Bass), Kirk Smithhart (Lead Guitar), Dixie Dan Coburn (Vocals), and Ed "Hot" Cleveland (Drums). Hill Country Revue represents a return to the juke-joint one-chord trance blues of north Mississippi, styles made famous by local blues legends like R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough. The majority of the material on MAKE A MOVE was written with one of Cody's oldest friends, Garry Burnside, the youngest of blues legend R.L. Burnside's fourteen children. By drawing from the traditional songs and modes of the Hill Country, the band stays true to its roots yet pushes the boundary by incorporating new songs and elements for the next generation.

As part of the North Mississippi Allstars, Dickinson and Chew have received three Grammy nominations and have shared the stage with artists as diverse as Kid Rock, Dave Matthews Band and Mavis Staples. Having toured all over the world steadily since 1996, they have earned a legion of fans.

Hill Country Revue is managed by Chris Tetzeli of Red Light Management and booked by Matt Hickey at High Road Touring.

HILL COUNTRY REVUE Tour Dates (performing with North Mississippi Allstars):
FEBRUARY
13 New Orleans, LA Tipitina's
14 Hattiesburg, MS The Bottling Co
20 Memphis, TN New Daisy Theatre
MARCH
20 Ocean Springs, MS The Shed BBQ
21 Mobile, AL Soul Kitchen
26 Gainesville, FL Common Grounds
27 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
28 St. Petersburg, FL State Theatre
29 Tallahassee, FL Engine Room
31 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live
APRIL
1 Greenville, SC Handlebar
2 Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre
3 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
4 Baltimore, MD Ram's Head Live
6 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
7 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
8 Troy, NY Revolution Hall
9 New York, NY Highline Ballroom
10 Falls Church, VA State Theatre
11 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts
14 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
15 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small's Theatre
16 Boone, NC Appalachian State U
17 Athens, GA Georgia Theatre
18 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf
24 New Orleans, LA Backbeat Jazz Fest

KIDZ BOP 15 DEBUTS AT #7; ALBUM IS 9TH CONSECUTIVE KIDZ BOP TITLE TO DEBUT IN BILLBOARD TOP 10

publicity — 2009-02-11T12:26:23-05:00

KIDZBOP.COM FEATURES INTERACTIVE MUSIC PLATFORM

(New York, NY) - The latest volume from the best-selling children's audio series, KIDZ BOP 15, has sold over 38,000 units in its first week and has entered the Billboard Top 200 Album chart at #7. This is 9th consecutive KIDZ BOP title to debut in the Top 10. In addition, it is the top album on the Children's chart, joining two other Razor & Tie Entertainment albums in the Top 10, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS UNDENIABLE and KIDZ BOP 14.

KIDZ BOP 15 is enhanced by a range of interactive music experiences at www.KIDZBOP.com, including a free download of the sing-a-long version of the first single, "Let It Rock," and an opportunity for kids to use the Kidz Bop Video Karaoke Maker to upload their own karaoke versions of four different KIDZ BOP songs. For digital mavens, an exclusive, deluxe edition of KIDZ BOP 15 will follow shortly on iTunes, featuring two bonus tracks, "Realize" and "This Is Me." The brand's success continues to buck the downward trend of sales in the contemporary music business landscape.

ABOUT KIDZ BOP LLC
KIDZ BOP is the most-popular and recognized music product in the U.S. for kids aged 5-12. Featuring today's most popular songs, sung by kids for kids. KIDZ BOP celebrates the unique, authentic voice of kids across the entire brand - through music, videos, the popular website KIDZBOP.com, the KIDZ BOP LIVE concert tour and the national Be a KIDZ BOP Star talent competition. KIDZ BOP CD titles have earned nine Gold certifications since their debut in 2001. KIDZBOP.com is a fast-growing online social networking destination, where kids can safely create, share and watch a variety of content, including the popular webshow "Passing Notes." The KIDZ BOP LIVE tour launched last fall, playing in theaters and small arenas across the country, and will kick off again this summer. KIDZ BOP LLC is a division of New York-based independent entertainment company Razor & Tie Entertainment, a vertically-integrated company that encompasses a music company with major label distribution, a home video company, a media buying company, a music publishing business, a direct marketing operation and a growing database of entertainment consumers. For more information, please visit www.kidzbop.com.