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April’s Lineup for BMI Sessions Revealed
Showcase to feature The Research, Birdman Ray, Kick Superb & Little Fish Called “the most famous talent scouting event” by The London Paper, the April edition of BMI Sessions will continue to showcase the best of the UK’s buzz bands. Slated for April 3 at 229 (Great Portland Street, Venue 2) at 8 p.m., this month’s musical movers and shakers will be The Research, Birdman Ray, Kick Superb and Little…
‘New Music Nights’ Showcase Rocks New York
BMI New York presented a New Music Nights showcase that featured performances by Phil Benson, A Love Like Pi, Stab the Matador and Throne. The free concert was held Jan. 31 at Arlene’s Grocery on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Phil Bensen New Jersey native Phil Bensen mixes originals with classics from Marvin Gaye and The Temptations, creating quite a stir…
The Bangkok Five

When was the last time some indie phenom didn’t leave you feeling cheated? When a band’s sense of urgency paled in comparison to the impact and vibe of their infectious songs? When the swagger and delivery of a frontman was actually a by-product of inspiration and charisma instead of a substitute for it? On their upcoming Execution Style/Universal release, Who’s Gonna Take Us Alive?, the Bangkok Five prove that…
Conor Oberst
Conor Oberst, the 24-year-old wunderkind and brainchild behind Bright Eyes, already has seven Bright Eyes albums under his belt at his still-tender age. Blessed with an ability to get deep under the skin of post-adolescent angst within mature musical compositions, he has become a darling of the young set while catching the ears of older listeners and fellow artists. In short, he…
Neptunes, Evanescence Top List of BMI Grammy Nominees
BMI songwriter/artists are once again at the top of the nominees list for the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, announced December 4 at a press conference held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Pharrell Williams of red hot production duo, The Neptunes, leads the BMI pack with six nods including three individual and three with partner Chad Hugo, who himself earned…
Yeah Yeah Yeahs

It seems like Yeah Yeah Yeahs have been on the brink of stardom forever, even though the band has only been together for about two years. Tipped as one of New York City’s hottest young acts in everything from Rolling Stone to YM, the three-piece group is readying its first full-length album for release later this year. The garage band certainly has its college-rock credits in order:…
